The update does not eliminate all artifacts (that’s physically impossible), but it reduces perceptible mosaics by over 90%, making 4K content look as clean as a Blu-ray remux. If you own a device with the SSIS698 chip (e.g., ProMax decoders, HDHomeRun Scribe 4K, or custom NVR systems), follow these steps:
Essential upgrade. 9.5/10. Have you installed the SSIS698 update? Share your before/after screenshots in the comments below. For technical support on flashing the firmware, visit the official SSIS developer wiki. ssis698 4k reducing mosaic updated
| Metric | Pre-Update (Legacy) | Post-Update (ssis698 4k reducing mosaic) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 37% of frames showed artifacts | 0.4% of frames | | Edge Preservation | 68% structural similarity (SSIM) | 96% SSIM | | Latency | 14ms | 19ms (negligible increase) | | Bitrate Savings | N/A | 22% lower bandwidth for same clarity | The update does not eliminate all artifacts (that’s