While many users update via a web browser or the Hik-Connect app, FTP remains a preferred choice for several reasons:
If your device is stuck in a boot loop, you use a server. Download the Hikvision TFTP Update Tool . Place the digicap.dav in the same folder as the tool. hikvision ftp firmware
Updating Your Hikvision Devices: A Deep Dive into FTP Firmware Procedures While many users update via a web browser
Installing the wrong firmware version (e.g., trying to put Chinese region firmware on a European/US model) can lead to a "soft-brick" state where the device becomes unusable. hikvision ftp firmware
Always use a hardwired Ethernet connection. A momentary drop in signal during a firmware write can permanently damage the device.
Always use official Hikvision repositories.
The primary source for international models.