Manually loading Features from USB

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Note Note: This process only works with customised firmware version 1.14 or above.

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 Flash / Disk drive *. 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 along with all of its dependencies, and is the recommended and easiest way to install software.

Example Download

HummyPkg Download Example.png

Installation Steps

Package files end in .opk and bundle files end in .opb

Alternatively it is possible to view and download all packages and bundles from the WIKI Packages page

  • Place the files in the root directory (top-level folder) of your USB device;
  • Make sure the Humax is on and running normally;
  • Plug the USB device into a port.
The USB light will flash while the software is being installed;
The TV may show a menu relating to accessing media on the 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.


Note Note: Some USB Devices* are reported not to work, The reason for this is not fully understood, However the following Tips are known to help :-

  • Remove any other USB devices and power cycle twice (waiting for HDD spin down each time)
  • Do not use a USB extender cable
  • Removing all other files / re-formatting can prevent file fragmentation
  • Try both USB ports (HDR)
  • Try a different USB Device