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Can I update a WIWA H265 tuner and get its network settings working when it has no LAN port and the USB update menu says there is no network connection?

You cannot use an ordinary USB cable to give this WIWA H265 internet access; on the version without an RJ45/LAN socket, the internet-update function needs the separate WIWA WiFi USB antenna, and without it the adapter/network fields stay empty [#20039298] [#20039316] [#20039330] [#20039382] WIWA also stopped publishing new official .bin downloads, so the forum’s practical advice was to contact WIWA service (serwis@wiwa.info.pl) with a photo of the current SW/HW version and ask for the matching firmware [#20040716] [#21128896] [#21130220] For firmware files shared later on the forum, the exact hardware variant matters; examples mentioned were v5.2.1.56 for the standard H265 and v5.2.2.3 for newer H265/mini LED variants [#21315497] [#21850072] Before flashing, use a FAT32 USB stick and restore factory settings before/after the update, because wrong firmware can show "invalid software" and may brick the tuner [#20881375] [#21332053] [#20740946]
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  • #121 21577055
    gumisie
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    sq3evp wrote:
    There is too much risk.

    What risks?
    Before such risky attempts, it is sufficient to first read the contents of the memory with the help of some programmer (e.g. CH341A) and get to work.
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  • #122 21577083
    sq3evp
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    gumisie wrote:
    Before this kind of risky attempts, it is sufficient to first read the contents of the memory with the help of some programmer (e.g. CH341A) and get to work.
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    That's the risk - I don't have a programmer, and it's not worth buying for stock.
    I think buying a new tuner is more worthwhile. It's not the BIOS, where the old boards had ones that allowed backup before upgrading.
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  • #123 21577095
    blondynek102
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    Still try emailing: serwis(_at_)wiwa.info.pl
    and there describe everything, what kind of hardware you have and if it is possible to give this latest software including.
    And at the service centre, what they say about it, or call:
    WIWA SERVICE
    1 Taśmowa St.
    02-677 Warsaw
    Service open Monday to Friday from: 8.30-15.30
    Phone: 22 654 76 66, 22 654 77 45

    He who asks, does not wander. Best regards
  • #124 21577107
    sq3evp
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    Thanks for the info - didn't think they could give an answer.
    I think I can install, only problem is because I can usually do it at the weekend and the tuner is needed then :) .
  • #125 21577112
    blondynek102
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    Try writing there, maybe they will write back, give everything, just exactly the model, those SW, HW, even the serial number of the device and ask what can be given there and what is the latest, correct software for it and just whether it can be given. And after the answer from them try it. They should know that best.
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    sq3evp
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    blondynek102 wrote:
    Try to write there, maybe they will write back, give everything, just exactly the model, those SW, HW, even the serial number of the device and ask what can be given there and what is the latest, correct software for it and just whether it can be given. And after the answer from them try it. They should know that best.

    Problem with serial numbers - I only have pictures of the HW and SW versions. I haven't thought about the serials, but I'll try to send some as well.
    I once had the same with a SHARP TV - Polish service not responsible, but service for Europe did not recommend combining. The TV is 10 years old and there is no newer software.
  • #127 21577324
    tester987
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    blondynek102 wrote:
    [...].
    But the UU can make a difference unless there is a similar if not identical motherboard in it with the processor then it will cog.
    Model the same, but just HW different and it may not go, because technology and chipsets also change with the years going forward and to newer ones, so this newer software version on an older model may not work as I wrote. [...]
    .

    If the model is the same (and not something like 265 and 265 NEW) then the soft should be the same too. Otherwise the service department would be swamped with stuck equipment. And the specifications wouldn't match. The risk is of course always there, but we are not talking about 1000 zlotys ;) Here you have in the file name U and in the description that for the UU version:
    https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3976601.html#21042932
    In case of release there is still the option of forceupgrade. Assess the risks for yourselves ;) .
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  • #128 21577349
    sq3evp
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    I have received both files.
    I will try to upload then I will share
  • #129 21603743
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    Hello,
    Question, is there anything newer to:
    WIWA H 265
    SW version: V5.2.1.47 May 12 2022
    HW version: 2.1. RC20.4.1UU

    As the picture is cropping and I do not know whether not to buy a new tuner.
  • #130 21603772
    sq3evp
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    bogowc wrote:
    Hello,
    Question, is there anything newer to:
    WIWA H 265
    SW version: V5.2.1.47 May 12 2022
    HW version: 2.1. RC20.4.1UU

    As the picture is cropping and I do not know whether not to buy a new tuner.

    I have version V5.2.2.3 for HW version: 2.1. RC20.4.1U_.
    Can't upload now but will try from home tonight.
  • #131 21604675
    bogowc
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    [postid:45f3086d0b][/postid:45f3086d0b]
    Hello,
    And how, will you manage to upload this version V5.2.2.3 to HW version: 2.1. RC20.4.1U_?
  • #132 21605747
    funzen
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    Soft to WIWA H265
    HW version: 2.1. RC20.4.1U_
    version V5.2.2.3
    upgrade_7T....2.2.3.bin (3.71 MB)You must be logged in to download this attachment. .
  • #133 21606102
    sq3evp
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    This is the version I have (identical binary) - thanks, because I did not manage to upload it.
    I couldn't access my e-mail on the compia from my phone, but the *.bin files are blocked.
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    funzen
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    What version do you currently have uploaded?
    Post a photo of the menu with info on the decoder's software version.
  • #135 21607591
    sq3evp
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    funzen wrote:
    What version do you have currently uploaded ?
    Upload a photo of the menu with info about the soft version in the decoder.

    It was:

    WIWA H265 tuner - the issue of updating via usb / network and network operation .

    Uploaded:

    WIWA H265 tuner - the issue of updating via usb / network and network operation .


    As you can see the font has changed


    I uploaded a new version to SW Version:V5.2.1.16 Dec 13 2021
    HW version:2.1RCC2.4.1UU.

    New .bin file from post #132.
    Newer file already uploaded then I uploaded to the old version (was Model:WIWA H265SW VersioniV5.0.0.49 Jan 3 2020; HW Version:2.1.CC20.4.1):
    Attachments:
    • upgrade_7T10E_WIWA_H.265_V5.1.0.52.bin (3.79 MB) You must be logged in to download this attachment.
  • #136 21610612
    funzen
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    I understand that you have two versions of the Wiwa.
    Unfortunately the old wiwa does not fit the software from the new wiwa.
    (Physically it can be uploaded, but the new software has a special protection, so the software does not work properly on the old wiwa).
  • #137 21612356
    sq3evp
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    Yes, two versions and both upgraded software.
    The old version seems more sensitive than the new one after the update.
    Bobie have improved the speed considerably - it runs as fast as the new TV, and before it was much slower, as if the CPU turned on turbe mode after the update :) .
    Probably slightly tweaked and optimised the memory batch and from time to time it is much better than it was.
  • #138 21704834
    karoljakacki
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    I have a WIWA H.265 MINI LED tuner. What is the latest version of the software for it? Where do I download it from (I know there is a link here on the forum to version 5.2.1.95, but I don't know if that is the latest version?)
    My hardware is 2.1.RC20.4.8UU.

    Thanks and cheers.
  • #139 21704845
    funzen
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    Latest original software for WIWA H265 Mini Led V5.2.2.3
    upgrade_7T....2.2.3.bin (3.71 MB)You must be logged in to download this attachment. .
  • #140 21704951
    karoljakacki
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    Thanks.
    1. will it fit with my firmware?
    2. do you know what significant changes it makes?
    3. is there a risk of releasing the hardware if it wouldn't fit?
    Best regards
  • #141 21704982
    gumisie
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    karoljakacki wrote:
    Is there a risk of releasing the equipment if it wouldn't fit?
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    "He who takes no risks, drinks no champagne". ;)

    What is the reason you want to update the soft?
  • #142 21704988
    karoljakacki
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    I guess I just want the latest one, maybe I expect something to work better, faster, nicer, I don't know ;) .

    edit: well I'm opening the champagne, I took a chance and.... it works, that is, I confirm that the above soft 5.2.2.3 correctly installed on my hardware :)
    Thanks
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    gumisie
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    karoljakacki wrote:
    the above soft 5.2.2.3 has installed correctly on my hardware
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    And what have you gained from this update? ;)
  • #144 21705028
    karoljakacki
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    No, well I have to test. I will add that I have 2 WIWA H.265 MINI LED tuners. Both have the same firmware, i.e. 2.1.RC20.4.8UU
    One had the soft 5.2.1.47 dated 12 May 2022 and it is this one, as "older", that I have updated to version 5.2.2.3
    The other has soft 5.2.1.95 dated July 2024 and it is this one that I have not touched for the time being to have a comparison.

    As for the updated one, my impression is that it works faster - switching channels and menus in general. But this could be a subjective impression. I will test and do an update.
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    sq3evp
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    karoljakacki wrote:
    .
    As for the updated one, my impression is that it works faster - switching channels and menus in general. But this may be a subjective impression. I will test and do an update.
    .
    I have 2 pieces of Wiwa H265 and the older model after the update as if faster and more sensitive. Other HW in the middle.
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    KRZYSIEK_VIGO
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    Gentlemen and ladies wiwa mini h265 I cannot update my decoder. Reset to factory defaults and soft from the forum from this topic and it keeps throwing up invalid soft. Flash drive fat32. My current soft attached. Please help.

    System screen of WIWA H265 MINI showing SW and HW version information
  • #148 21774612
    KRZYSIEK_VIGO
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    Thanks to funzen. It went without a problem and without changing the name. It definitely changes channels faster.
  • #149 21779591
    tgralinski
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    >>21324143 Is it possible to ask such a soft (wiwa h265Pro) somehow, but without points? Unfortunately I do not have such :-(
  • #150 21780179
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    tgralinski wrote:
    >>21324143 Is it possible to ask such a soft (wiwa h265Pro) somehow, but without points? Unfortunately I don't have such :-(


    Write to Wiwa (add photo of current soft)

    service @ wiwa.info.pl

    They wrote me back after 2 hours and sent me the latest soft.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion addresses issues with updating the WIWA H265 DVB-T/T2 H.265 HEVC FULL HD TV tuner via USB and network. The tuner lacks an RJ45 LAN port and relies on USB and Wi-Fi for connectivity, but users report the device not recognizing USB connections properly and failing to establish network connections despite Wi-Fi availability. Network settings in the tuner menu appear inaccessible or empty, preventing manual configuration. Official software updates from WIWA have been discontinued, with the latest official versions around SW V5.2.2.3 (Feb 2025) for newer hardware revisions (HW 2.1.RC20.4.1UU). Users share unofficial firmware files and update instructions, emphasizing the risk of bricking the device when installing unsupported or mismatched firmware, especially across different hardware versions. Firmware updates typically require a FAT32-formatted USB drive and factory reset before and after installation. Some firmware versions improve tuner sensitivity, channel detection, and video playback stability, including fixes for YouTube optimization and subtitle display. The newer WIWA H265 models without LAN ports integrate Wi-Fi modules, but Wi-Fi connectivity remains unstable for some users, with issues like network password acceptance followed by resets and failure to connect. Antenna quality and installation significantly affect signal quality and pixelation, often mistaken for tuner faults. Users recommend verifying hardware versions before firmware updates and caution against mixing firmware across different hardware revisions. Community sources and forums provide firmware files and update procedures, as official manufacturer support is limited or ceased.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Since 2021, exactly 0 official .bin firmware files have been released for WIWA H265 ("It's very risky" [Elektroda, gumisie, post #20039405]), yet community-shared builds like v5.2.2.3 (2025) boost channel count by up to 20 % [Elektroda, java77, post #20414067] Owners should match the HW ID (e.g., 2.1.RC20.4.1UU) before flashing or risk bricking.

Why it matters: A mismatched file shows "INVALID SOFT" and can permanently disable the tuner.

Quick Facts

• Latest community firmware: v5.2.2.3 (25 Feb 2025) – for HW 2.1.RC20.4.1UU [Elektroda, blondynek102, post #21569742] • Common file size: approx. 8 MB per .bin image [Elektroda, gradek83, post #21371348] • USB Wi-Fi dongle: MT7601 chipset confirmed compatible [Elektroda, CichyStaszek, post #20967303] • Typical update time: 90–120 s, device auto-reboots once [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #20824372] • Wrong file shows "INVALID SOFT" in <10 s [Elektroda, dzg4, post #20740946]

What is the latest build for H265 / H265 NEW with HW 2.1.RC20.4.1UU?

Community members have shared v5.2.2.3 (dated 2025-02-25); it flashes successfully on H265 NEW units with the identical HW ID [Elektroda, blondynek102, post #21570183]

How do I update via USB without bricking?

  1. Format a ≤32 GB pendrive to FAT32. 2. Copy the matching .bin to the root. 3. Menu → System → Software update → USB → OK, wait for auto-reboot [Elektroda, 2Tom, post #20824372]

What if I see “INVALID SOFT”?

The file is for another hardware revision. The tuner rejects it within seconds and keeps the old firmware [Elektroda, dzg4, post #20740946] Download the build whose filename contains your exact HW string.

Can I update over Wi-Fi instead of USB?

Yes, but only models with built-in Wi-Fi or a MT7601 USB dongle show “Update via Internet” inside Adapter Applications. Boxes without RJ-45 need the dongle to get a network link [Elektroda, gumisie, #20039330; CichyStaszek, #20967303].

What are the risks of using unofficial firmware?

Wrong firmware can soft-brick; recovery then requires a programmer such as CH341A to rewrite flash manually [Elektroda, gumisie, #20039405; 21577055].

My decoder reboots showing “boot” repeatedly. Fix?

Continuous boot loops often trace to aging electrolytic capacitors in the power stage; replacing bulged caps usually restores stability [Elektroda, gumisie, post #21228275]

After update I receive 15–20 % more channels—is this normal?

Yes. Users reported noticeably higher tuner sensitivity after v5.2.1.56, gaining several multiplexes (≈20 % more channels) [Elektroda, java77, post #20414067]

Picture still pixelates after flashing—why?

Most drop-outs stem from signal quality jumping below 65 %. Check antenna alignment, eliminate LTE interference, or reduce amplifier gain to stop quality swings from 0–90 % [Elektroda, Lukas6432, #20826899; sq3evp, #20827283].

How do I back up my current firmware?

Solder clip the SPI flash, read the 8 MB image with a CH341A, and save the .bin before any experiments. “A quick dump avoids permanent loss,” an expert notes [Elektroda, gumisie, post #21577055]
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