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STARVIEW UPDATE FIX - easy
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jimsplace
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27. January 2007 @ 05:10 |
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NEW Update for the Starview Box
Download the links and follow the instructions below - real easy
http://www.skywonder.co.uk/GTRom%20v41.00.zip
http://www.skywonder.co.uk/STAR%20VIEW_26012007_257eE_api.bin
http://www.zen29306.zen.co.uk/winrar300.exe
Instructions
1) Plug in the RS232 cable into the serial port on the pc and the
other end into the back of the box.
2) Open the software "GT Rom" and click "BIN FILE", select the new
file given called "STAR VIEW_H20070126_257eE_api". This will show up
in the space.
3) Switch on the box.
4) Once you see "on" on the box or a channel number, press Download on
the program?this will load the image on to the box and will take
approximately 2mins. Once this is compete it will show you on the PC
screen.
Wait til you get "ON" on the box, and that means you can switch off and unplug.
That's it your done.
Run the scan as normal,
Follow instructions for scanning if you are unsure.
This time in the EMU screen choose SET DEFAULT KEY...then turn EMU on and EXIT.
If when updating there Is a long delay, you can exit and start over the again.
Thanks
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LEEKOP
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27. January 2007 @ 05:20 |
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why choose the set default key , i didn do that on my dads and it worked ok
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glasgae
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27. January 2007 @ 05:37 |
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yeah me too. Now up and running nd after update channels are back as soon as I plug in signal cabling.
But good staright forward instructions on the fix though
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jimsplace
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27. January 2007 @ 05:46 |
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Gave the instructions as received, but agree didnt need to use the set default key.
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dhill
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31. January 2007 @ 09:26 |
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hi there just did the software update proceedure as above using GTRom loader and STARVIEW%20VIEW_26012007_257eE_api.bin it starts to download on 0% but then says flash update fail
can any one help
got usb to serial lead
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Fekker
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31. January 2007 @ 09:29 |
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Originally posted by dhill:
hi there just did the software update proceedure as above using GTRom loader and STARVIEW%20VIEW_26012007_257eE_api.bin it starts to download on 0% but then says flash update fail
can any one help
got usb to serial lead
Have you also got a NULL MODEM lead?
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sadfart
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31. January 2007 @ 12:28 |
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THANKS. i have followed your very simple instructions and everything seems 2b falling in2 place. but as i have disconnected the tv for 2 days will have 2 wait until her in doors goes 2bed to see if it works ok. must say ace instructions. since you appear 2b a bit of a geniuos let me test u yet again.
My ntl stb has got an rf splitter connected to the back of it which enables me to send a tv signal throughout the house. it appears the starview does not have this facility so i propose to split the main ntl feed with 1 lead to NTL stb as is and another lead to a tv dedicated to the starview stb, does this make sense to you?
Your humble servant
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dhill
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1. February 2007 @ 10:29 |
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Quote:
Originally posted by dhill:
hi there just did the software update proceedure as above using GTRom loader and STARVIEW%20VIEW_26012007_257eE_api.bin it starts to download on 0% but then says flash update fail
can any one help
got usb to serial lead
Have you also got a NULL MODEM lead?
yes got serial to seiral lead going in to usb and in to back of box
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Fekker
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1. February 2007 @ 11:04 |
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Quote:
[quote]Originally posted by dhill:
hi there just did the software update proceedure as above using GTRom loader and STARVIEW%20VIEW_26012007_257eE_api.bin it starts to download on 0% but then says flash update fail
can any one help
got usb to serial lead
Have you also got a NULL MODEM lead?
yes got serial to seiral lead going in to usb and in to back of box[/quote]A pure serial lead is no good, it has to be a NULL MODEM lead.
Just as a point of interest, today for the first time I flashed 2 Starview receivers for friends using the correct lead and no matter what I tried, I could not get the flash to fail, it succeeded every time.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 1. February 2007 @ 11:07
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dhill
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1. February 2007 @ 11:21 |
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ye its a null modem lead i got it off the sky wonder web site but i get to the downloading stage of things and comes up flash update fail
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Fekker
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1. February 2007 @ 11:28 |
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Originally posted by dhill:
ye its a null modem lead i got it off the sky wonder web site but i get to the downloading stage of things and comes up flash update fail
Do you have USB - SERIAL & Null Modem cable? have you installed the CD that came with the USB adapter, have you checked which COM PORT it is using?
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dhill
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1. February 2007 @ 11:40 |
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Quote:
Originally posted by dhill:
ye its a null modem lead i got it off the sky wonder web site but i get to the downloading stage of things and comes up flash update fail
Do you have USB - SERIAL & Null Modem cable? have you installed the CD that came with the USB adapter, have you checked which COM PORT it is using?
i installed the cd yes how do i check COM PORT could this be why it is saying flash up date fail i am new to this please bear with me thanks
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Fekker
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1. February 2007 @ 11:42 |
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Quote:
[quote]Originally posted by dhill:
ye its a null modem lead i got it off the sky wonder web site but i get to the downloading stage of things and comes up flash update fail
Do you have USB - SERIAL & Null Modem cable? have you installed the CD that came with the USB adapter, have you checked which COM PORT it is using?
i installed the cd yes how do i check COM PORT could this be why it is saying flash up date fail i am new to this please bear with me thanks[/quote]You need to look in DEVICE MANAGER or try selecting a diffetent port on the GTROM loader.
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dhill
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1. February 2007 @ 11:48 |
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ok thanks i will try tomora i will let you know so keep an eye out thanks again will speak to you to mora or saturday
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johnbam
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2. February 2007 @ 00:02 |
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crashd
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2. February 2007 @ 08:23 |
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Can someone please send me a private message so I can give them my email address and get the original files from them. I need to do a fresh install for my friends box from factory settings but cannot do so until I get the files. I will be checking all night so if you can help I would be very grateful
come on you hammers
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dazzlet
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2. February 2007 @ 08:25 |
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hi i have seen on another forum that there is an official release of 259 software has anybody got this or do they know where i can get it
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mickeygee
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2. February 2007 @ 08:39 |
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Hi jimsplace, ive done everything you have instructed and everything went great.
I re-connected re-scanned but channels still scrambled!!!
checked the version on the box and it still says 16 aug 2006 after updating!! Twice!!
What am i doin wrong?
In the GTRom Loader do i have to select it as channel data file? boot file only? or leave it as app file only?
If left as app file only why isnt it working??
Mike
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Fekker
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2. February 2007 @ 09:25 |
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Originally posted by mickeygee:
Hi jimsplace, ive done everything you have instructed and everything went great.
I re-connected re-scanned but channels still scrambled!!!
checked the version on the box and it still says 16 aug 2006 after updating!! Twice!!
What am i doin wrong?
In the GTRom Loader do i have to select it as channel data file? boot file only? or leave it as app file only?
If left as app file only why isnt it working??
Mike
Try putting the emu on as if you were first setting the box up.
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eurovox
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9. February 2007 @ 23:59 |
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Hi, I found the wholesaller selling Starview, Eurovox, Dreambox and with new software at very good price. http://www.i'manidiot.com edited by ddp
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dq1
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13. February 2007 @ 11:58 |
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Anyone know where i can download original starview installation software. I have been trying to update my fathers box but keep getting "flash update failed" message. I have taken his box home to work on it here but have not taken installation disk with me. please advise on where i can download software. help much appreciated. thanx.
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thomasboy
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15. February 2007 @ 08:54 |
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When I try to update the starview box, im getting the same message about the flash update failing?
WHat am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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iaing999
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24. February 2007 @ 00:08 |
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**Here is the solution to the probelm with using a USB to COM cable**
You need the following :-
1. USB to COM cable with appropriate software to emulate a COM port
2. NULL MODEM CABLE, with female connections at both ends
3. All the relevant software as descibed in the first thread
You need to emulate a COM port on your PC or Laptop, that does not already have a COM port, this is done by installing the software that should have come with the cable.
Once you do this, all you have is a COM port, NOTHING else. You need the NULL MODEM CABLE to connect to the box.
Follow the instructions, as per the first thread on this page.
This has worked for me many times and I encountered the same problems that you guys seem to be having.
Cheers, Iain
P.S I assume the USB to COM is a male connection? If not gender changers would be needed, but you should not need these.
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crashd
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25. February 2007 @ 08:17 |
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Can you explain further please. The people on this thread seem to be saying that they do have a com port but can't flash the box. So please explain what you mean by emulating a com port on a PC or laptop that does not have a com port.
come on you hammers
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Fekker
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25. February 2007 @ 08:23 |
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Originally posted by crashd:
Can you explain further please. The people on this thread seem to be saying that they do have a com port but can't flash the box. So please explain what you mean by emulating a com port on a PC or laptop that does not have a com port.
He has explained it. The software emulates a COM PORT that is accessed with the USB-SERIAL adapter, all that is nneded now is to connect a NULL MODEM cable to it to allow you to flash your Starview.
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