Older versions had a glitch where scheduled recordings would stop if the signal dropped for even half a second. Version 2.1+ (MEGA edition) introduces a "Gap-less recording" feature that resumes recording automatically after signal recovery.

The latest firmware version (build number iStar_A7500MEGA_V2.1.4_2025) has been rolling out over-the-air (OTA) since late last month. Here is a detailed breakdown of what’s included:

Previous builds struggled with 10-bit color depth HEVC streams. The new update stabilizes the decoder, allowing for seamless 4K downscaling to 1080p on older TVs.