DS-2CD2047G1-L latest Firmware ?

Raby

Raby

n3wb
Dec 18, 2021
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Palestine
Hi all I have installed my DS-2CD2047G1-L (4mp ColorVu camera)
I was looking for latest firmware and the only one I can find is IPC_G0_EN_STD_5.5.89_210429 ( got it from hikvision usa website)
I tried to search on other hikvision web pages , yet did not find any other firmware

yet the G2 (DS-2CD2047G1) version of the same camera has a newer firmware

DS-2CD2047G2-L(U)

Hikvision DS-2CD2047G2-L(U) 4 MP ColorVu Fixed Mini Bullet Network Camera
www.hikvision.com www.hikvision.com

Can I use it ? or it will brick my camera ?
 
You really need to be asking yourself why are you updating? If it is just for grins and giggles or OCD behavior to be running the latest firmware, think twice.

A common theme around here is don't fix what ain't broke. If the unit is working and meets your needs, in many instances an update breaks what you had working and provides you with something you didn't need or bricks the camera. In most instances, updates are simply security vulnerability patches (usually years after the breach was found), but since we do not give our cameras internet access, the update is useless to us.

Here are issues I have seen people report here where they were upgrading just for the sake of upgrading:
  • A Dahua Z12E that someone updated and then constantly reboots comes to mind.
  • The Dahua 49225 and 49425 PTZ that loses autotracking with an update come to mind,
  • The Hikvision DS-2DEA425IW-DW PTZ that loses autotracking with an update comes to mind.
  • A Hikvision ANPR camera losing half the FPS and loses the ability to read US plates - those are big deals to have happen.
  • A Hikvision ANPR DS-2CD4A26FWD camera that lost all ability to read plates - kinda makes the camera useless.
  • A Hikvision camera that the user lost ability to control the LED light function at night.
  • A Hikvision wifi camera that loses the ability to use wifi after a firmware update.
  • Countless other instances where the camera or NVR simply bricked and became useless.
  • Countless examples where the camera or NVR went into Chinese.
Don't do it unless it is fixing a problem you are experiencing or adds a feature you really need.

Further, it is best to obtain any firmware updates from the vendor you purchased it from so that you do not run into issues. Any firmware you find here or elsewhere is obviously proceed at your own risk. We have many threads here where someone tried an update with a firmware they found on the internet and bricked their unit.

Many units being sold are Chinese hacked units into English that will either brick or go into Chinese upon updating. Some vendors will be upfront and tell consumers that as part of their website, but many do not or the consumer forgets...here is one such example....

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thanks for the advise , in my case I had the firmware from 2019, and after the upgrade to 2021 version I got extra settings
the thing is that I have another DS-2CD2087G2 camera and I will buy extra hikvision cameras
the idea is to have the same settings option in the UI for all of them.

also for the DS-2CD2047G1 - I can only access it via internet explorer (or chrome with IEtab extension)
I want to access the camera via chrome just like the DS-2CD2087G2.
 
Tolting Colt Acres said:

Is where I always find the latest version of firmware for my cameras.

It is always wise to keep cameras up to date with the latest firmware to patch any security vulnerabilities which may have been uncovered.
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the thing is when I go to download G1 firmware , I download the pdf with supported models list , and at the top it says 2xx7
but my camera (DS-2CD2047G1-l) is not included in the list

anyone with this model can point me to the exact directory under this link
Index of /01. Firmware/01. Hikvision/01. IP Camera/
 
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