Humax periodically pushes Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. The custom firmware usually works on a specific base version (e.g., 1.03.xx). If you let the box auto-update, the CFW will break. You have to disable OTA updates manually.
Unlike the older Foxsat HDR, the HDR-1100S is a closed source Broadcom chipset. The "custom firmware" is not a full replacement OS. It is a modified bootloader hack that injects code. If you flash the wrong file or lose power during the update, you will own a very expensive doorstop. humax hdr-1100s custom firmware
Enter the scene. Developed by the dedicated community at Hummy.TV (building on the legacy of Raydon’s Foxsat work), the CFW for the HDR-1100S transforms the box from a simple set-top box into a fully-fledged network media hub. Humax periodically pushes Over-The-Air (OTA) updates
Essential for nerds; avoid for everyone else. You have to disable OTA updates manually
For years, the Humax HDR-1100S has been a staple in UK living rooms, offering a rock-solid Freesat experience. It records, it pauses, it streams iPlayer—it works. But for power users, the standard interface has always felt like a walled garden.