[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash AX 4K HD60

The AX 4K HD60 is a HiSilicon-powered 4K receiver. Unlike its successor (the HD61), the HD60 usually requires a specific folder structure on the USB to trigger the flash, rather than a recovery menu.

Because HiSilicon boxes are very specific about files, ensuring you have all 6 recovery files is the key to success.

Step 1: USB Preparation

• Format: The USB drive must be formatted to FAT32. A high-quality USB 2.0 stick (8GB or smaller) is highly recommended.

• Folder Structure: Unzip your image (e.g., OpenATV). You will see a folder named ax.

• Target Path: Inside the ax folder, there must be a subfolder named hd60.

  • Path check: USB_DRIVE:\ax\hd60\

  • Crucial Files: Ensure it contains appcfg.bin, boot.img, fastboot.bin, kernel.bin, recovery.img, and rootfs.tar.bz2.

Step 2: The Flashing Procedure

1. Power Down: Turn off the AX HD60 using the physical power switch at the back.

2. Insert USB: Plug the drive into the side USB port.

3. Boot & Trigger:

   • Find the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the side or back).

   • While holding the Reset button down with a paperclip or pin, flip the rear power switch to ON.

   • Immediately watch the front panel or the TV screen. When you see “UPDT” or the flashing progress screen, release the Reset button.

4. Wait for Progress: The receiver will begin the flash. This process takes 3–5 minutes. Do not interrupt the power.

5. Reboot: Once finished, the box will automatically reboot. Remove the USB drive during the first reboot logo to avoid a loop.