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4.7.3  Device Upgrade 
Navigate to Maintenance > Device Upgrade. 
The firmware upgrade function enables the NVR to get new or more stable performance. The NVR 
only supports Local Upgrade for now. 
 
-  To avoid damage to the NVR, use the correct upgrade file. Generally, the firmware 
upgrade file is suffixed with .bin. 
-  During upgrading, do not directly cut off the power supply of the NVR; it may cause 
upgrade failure or NVR damage. 
Method 1 
It is applicable for the NVR that cannot be connected to the mouse and the USB storage device at 
the same time. 
Step 1  Visit www.tendacn.com to download the latest upgrade firmware of the corresponding 
camera model, and unzip it to the root directory of the USB device. 
Step 2  Save the upgrade file to the root directory of the USB storage device. 
 
The NVR can recognize USB storage devices formatted as FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. 
Step 3  Log in to the GUI of the NVR to upgrade firmware. 
1.  Navigate to Maintenance > Device Upgrade, and click Local Upgrade. 
 
2.  Unplug the mouse and connect the USB storage device to the USB port of the NVR within 
1 minute. 
 
The system will automatically verify and select the latest version upgrade file in the USB 
storage device that fits the current NVR model to upgrade. 
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