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Following the successful upgrade of modified software it is possible to Manually load extra features onto the Humax by placing them on a USB pen drive, The steps are as follows :-
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{{Note|This page has been updated to detail the instructions for the Customised Firmware version 1.14 and above - that firmware will be released in the next few days.}}
  
* Download new feature from [http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html hummypkg.org.uk]
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If it is not practical to connect your Humax box to the Internet via a cable or wireless, then software packages can be loaded onto the Humax by placing them onto a USB Disk. The packages themselves can be downloaded from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html. Each package is available for download as an individual file or as a bundle. A bundle contains the package itself and all of its dependencies.
* Rename *.opk file to end in *.opk.auto (to allow automatic loading)
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* Place renamed file into the root of a USB disk (Flash or externally powered)
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* With the Humax on and running normally, plug the USB disk into a USB port.
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[[File:HummyPkg_Download_Example.png]]
::The disk light will flash while the software is installed.
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::The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media on the disk which can safely be ignored.
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==== Installation Steps ====
::The software will be installed and a log file created on the USB disk.
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* Download the package(s)/bundle(s) you wish to add from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html;
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* Place the files in the root directory (top-level folder) of your USB disk;
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* Make sure the Humax is on and running normally;
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* Plug the USB disk into a USB port.
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::The disk light will flash while the software is being installed;
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::The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media ont he disk which can be safely ignored (press <tt>Exit</tt> to dismiss);
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* A log relating to the software installation will be created on the disk, named <tt>opkg_install.log</tt>.

Revision as of 12:32, 18 November 2011

Note Note: This page has been updated to detail the instructions for the Customised Firmware version 1.14 and above - that firmware will be released in the next few days.

If it is not practical to connect your Humax box to the Internet via a cable or wireless, then software packages can be loaded onto the Humax by placing them onto a USB Disk. The packages themselves can be downloaded from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html. Each package is available for download as an individual file or as a bundle. A bundle contains the package itself and all of its dependencies.


HummyPkg Download Example.png

Installation Steps

  • Download the package(s)/bundle(s) you wish to add from http://hummypkg.org.uk/packages.html;
  • Place the files in the root directory (top-level folder) of your USB disk;
  • Make sure the Humax is on and running normally;
  • Plug the USB disk into a USB port.
The disk light will flash while the software is being installed;
The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media ont he disk which can be safely ignored (press Exit to dismiss);
  • A log relating to the software installation will be created on the disk, named opkg_install.log.