IPC-T5442T-ZE IPC-T5442TM-AS latest new firmware 20201019

SkyLake

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As far as i know, you don't have to install a previous update, to install a newer one.

The only problem could occur if the manufacturer changed the hardware version of a device. But in those cases, the firmware will not be accepted by the camera itself.

I didn’t upgrade to the latest one since the general advise seems to be to not touch it if it ain’t broke. Problem with that is we end up on a very old firmware and when the time does come to upgrade (maybe a new feature or improvement fix) then we are left scrambling trying to figure out what intermediate firmware we need prior to upgrading. I wonder if there’s a URL that explains the min requirements for each firmware.
 

generalinq

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I thought I recall seeing a message from Andy suggesting that if you have an older firmware on your device (I believe he was referring to the NVR) then you need to use a specific firmware prior to using the latest. I could be wrong.
 

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I thought I recall seeing a message from Andy suggesting that if you have an older firmware on your device (I believe he was referring to the NVR) then you need to use a specific firmware prior to using the latest. I could be wrong.
Sometimes, but rarely is that a problem, with Dahua.
It's best, if it's not broke, don't fix it.
Now Hikvision does require sequential firmware updates. On some models.
 

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I thought I recall seeing a message from Andy suggesting that if you have an older firmware on your device (I believe he was referring to the NVR) then you need to use a specific firmware prior to using the latest. I could be wrong.
NVR if all at 2.0 version can be updated without problem.
Normally all cams fw gap within 2 years, no problem to upgrade.
 
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