How To Upgrade Firmware on a S5/H5 Model DVR

How To Upgrade Firmware on a S5/H5 Model DVR

Method 1: DVR Interface

The safest way to upgrade the DVR is by doing it directly on the device. 

First download the most recent firmware from http://www.amcrest.com/firmware.

Now copy the firmware onto a flash drive.

Note: The flash drive must be formatted to FAT32 or exFAT. Most flash drives are formatted to this by default.

Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the DVR and a window will pop up.

Select the System Upgrade option. You may be required to login. Be sure to use an administrator account. 

The System Upgrade window will now be shown. Click Start.

Select the firmware file that you downloaded and click Start. A progress bar will be shown at the bottom of the window. Once the upgrade has finished the DVR might restart on its own.

Note: Do not turn off the DVR during the upgrade process or it can damage the DVR and make it inoperable. 

Method 2: Web Interface

First download the most recent firmware from http://www.amcrest.com/firmware.

Next login to the DVR's web interface. Click the setup gear icon in the top right. Then click System on the left panel, then Upgrade below it.

Click the Browse button and select the firmware file you downloaded. 

Click the Upgrade button and the upgrade process will begin. A progress bar will appear showing you the progress of the upgrade. Once the upgrade has finished the DVR might Restart on its own.

Note: Do not turn off the DVR during the upgrade process or it can damage the DVR and make it inoperable.

 

After upgrading the firmware, it is a good idea to reinstall the plugins. If this is not done automatically, or if you have issues with the web interface, check out this article: Removing Old Plugins

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