Basic update package for E4 2.0L WiFi fw v3.9.0DISCLAIMER: YOU PERFORM UPDATE AT YOUR OWN RISK
It is an endless endeavor to dig into and navigate the E4 gold mine of undocumented features , so I split the update to parts. If all you need is enhanced resolution , new palettes and measurement presets, this Basic package is for you. You can always upgrade later to the next level. It may even be possible that the Advanced package will have too much for you and you will want to roll back to this Basic package. There is so much stuff in Advanced one that not many people will be able to use it and it will only complicate the menu and settings. By starting with Basic one you also learn the procedure and navigating the user interface, so stepping the level up will be easier to digest the overwhelming amount of liberated stuff that comes in Advanced bucket.
Always make a backup copy of your stock camera before applying the mods. You will need it to roll the change back in case of problems or if you decide to sell the camera.
With the mods in place you should NOT apply firmware updates published by the camera manufacturer. Such updates may overwrite critical files and the camera may stop working. If you want to apply such update you first have to remove the mod and return to stock configuration. However you cannot re-apply the mod that was made for the earlier firmware versions. There is high risk of bricking the camera in such scenario.
The mods are provided for your personal use. In case you need to sell the camera, please roll the change back to stock firmware. There will be a quick splash screen at startup reminding you of that. If someone, who is not aware of the said condition in the previous paragraph, buys a mod-ed camera from you and applies a manufacturer firmware update, the person will end up with a bricked camera. Please be considerate and do not do that.
This update was made for and using E4 2.0L 3.9.0 WiFi version device. It has not been tested on a non-WiFi device, though my thoughts are it should work there too. You will have to use USB and RNDIS mode though to apply the update.
PS: the archive has two files because of limitation on attachment file size.
Edit: please take note of errata/typos Markofq posted 3 post below
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Recovery procedureUse the following procedure to revert the change if update was not successful and your camera stuck in boot logo screen or blank screen.
- Power down the camera and disconnect from USB if connected
- Reconnect USB. Do NOT power on the camera.
- Run FlirInstallNet and upload the temporary RNDIS fif file
- Wait for the camera to get IP address assigned as usual, ping 192.168.0.2 and make sure the camera responds to ping.
- Run FTP and connect to the camera using the following credentials:
user: anonymous
pass: NcFTP@
- You should now have access to files on the camera and restore your original files from backup.
- Power down the camera, remove the battery for 10 sec and put it back.
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Update Dec 23, 2017:
Advanced update package:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir-e4-wifi-resolution-and-menu-hack-thread/msg1382599/#msg1382599'==========
Update: Additional enhancement for the GUI here:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir-e4-wifi-resolution-and-menu-hack-thread/msg1401621/#msg1401621'********************************************************
Update Dec 25, 2019:
2019 Christmas Pack:The 2019 Christmas Pack adds another powerful feature - custom User Presets. For details follow the link:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/flir-e4-wifi-resolution-and-menu-hack-thread/msg2844298/#msg2844298'********************************************************
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Update March 7, 2019: So far the following FW versions confirmed working: 3.9.0, 3.11.0, 3.12.0, 3.13.0, 3.16.0. They may use different packages, you need to scan this thread for information and attachments for a particular fw version.
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