[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash HITUBE 4K Combo Plus

To flash the HiTube 4K Combo Plus, you will use the HiSilicon recovery method. This model is very similar to the “Pro” version but is a combo receiver (DVB-S2X + DVB-T2/C). It requires a specific folder name on a FAT32-formatted USB stick to be recognized by the bootloader.

1. Preparation

• USB Stick: Use a high-quality USB 2.0 or 3.0 stick. Format it to FAT32.

• Firmware: Download the “Recovery” or “MMC” image specifically for the HiTube 4K Combo Plus.

2. Folder Structure

The bootloader looks for the hitube directory on the root of the drive.

1. Extract the firmware .zip file on your computer.

2. Ensure you have a folder named hitube.

3. Inside that folder, there should be a subfolder named 4kcomboplus.

4. Copy the hitube folder to the root of your USB stick.

   • Path: USB:\hitube\4kcomboplus\

   • Contents: You should see files like appcfg.bin, bootargs.bin, fastboot.bin, and image.flash.

3. The Flashing Process

1. Power Off: Turn off the receiver using the power switch at the back.

2. Insert USB: Plug the USB stick into the side USB 3.0 port.

3. Initiate Flash:

   • Press and hold the Standby/Power button on the front panel.

   • While holding the button, turn the back power switch to ON.

4. Recovery Menu:

   • Continue holding the button until the Recovery Menu appears on your TV screen.

   • Select “Flash Recovery Image” or “USB Multiboot Image Upgrade” using your remote.

5. Wait: The process will take a few minutes. Do not interrupt the power.

6. Completion: The receiver will reboot automatically into the newly flashed image.

The flashing process should take approximately two to four minutes to complete, while the receiver
is being flashed it is vitally important that you DO NOT power the receiver down for any reason as
this can cause serious and or permanent damage.