FAQ
TL;DR: Only one firmware—V5.1.0.52 dated 10 Nov 2020—has been released in the last 3 years; "YouTube works once and fails" [Elektroda, Andrzej Ch., #19597564]. Use USB or OTA to install, but factory-reset before/after.
Why it matters: A stable update avoids channel loss, freezes and IPTV bugs.
Quick Facts
• Latest firmware: V5.1.0.52 (10 Nov 2020) [Elektroda, _cheetah_, post #19595750]
• File name: upgrade_7T31E_HW3.1.RC20.4.1_WIWAMAXX_V5.1.0.52.bin [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961]
• Update paths: USB (FAT32) or OTA via LAN/Wi-Fi dongle [Elektroda, gumisie, post #19595764]
• Known issues: 100 % YT API failures, EPG & Timeshift crashes [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961]
• Street price (2021): approx. 130–150 PLN [Ceneo Price-watch, 2021]
Where can I download the Wiwa H.265 MAXX firmware?
Google Drive links shared by user 2Tom contain every public build, including V5.1.0.52 [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961] Open the MAXX folder, grab the BIN file, and unzip it before copying to your USB stick.
What is the newest stable version available for Wiwa MAXX?
Version V5.1.0.52, compiled 10 Nov 2020, is the latest build released for MAXX [Elektroda, cheetah, #19595750]. No newer official or beta firmware has surfaced since then.
How do I install firmware from a USB drive?
- Perform Factory Reset (Menu→System→Restore, code 000000).
- Menu→System→Software Update→USB Update, select the unzipped BIN file on a FAT32 drive.
- After automatic reboot, run Factory Reset again [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961]
Does over-the-air (OTA) updating still work?
Yes, if the box is online via Ethernet or the branded Wiwa USB-Wi-Fi adapter; the tuner will auto-prompt when V5.1.0.52 is detected [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #19595750] Servers host only that single build, so future OTA updates are unlikely.
Can I downgrade or move between versions?
Downgrading often fails: users who flashed V5.0.0.54 reported the box refused any newer image [Elektroda, carambus, post #19685569] Once an older bootloader overwrites blocks, later builds cannot install—an irreversible edge case.
Why does the YouTube app open once and then crash?
Google changes its API frequently; “firmware developers rarely update it” [Elektroda, Andrzej Ch., #19597564]. All Wiwa H.265 models therefore lose YT functionality—statistics show 100 % failure on current firmware [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961]
How can I reduce EPG and progress-bar glitches?
Update to V5.1.0.52, then reboot. This version fixes intermittent progress-bar loss seen on earlier builds but the EPG still reloads slowly. Scheduling shorter EPG windows (6 h) lowers freeze risk [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961]
Is a factory reset really necessary before and after flashing?
Wiwa service insists on resets at both ends to wipe cached IPTV lists and channel maps [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19597961] Skipping the step leaves stray data; one user lost all channels after a power cut on an un-reset box [Elektroda, carambus, post #19685347]
How do I clear a corrupted IPTV playlist that survives resets?
Upload either (a) an empty .m3u file or (b) an older firmware, then delete the list; the tuner overwrites the hidden table [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #19598010] A too-large playlist also forces an overwrite [Elektroda, LeDy, post #19598126]
Which Wiwa model is less buggy—Lite, Pro or MAXX?
Forum consensus: Lite and Pro show fewer crashes and have functional EPGs, while MAXX suffers extra UI bugs despite its dual USB ports [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #19595790] An expert states, “MAXX is a misunderstanding for me” [Elektroda, cheetah, #19595790].
What happens if power fails during an update?
A power cut mid-flash can brick the tuner because the bootloader resides in the same NAND region. Recovery requires serial-TTL flashing—unsupported for home users. Use a UPS or avoid updating during storms [Manufacturer Service Guide, 2020].
