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Think i have bought a clone Starview box.....
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14. October 2007 @ 04:30 |
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Hi all,
Newbie here :D
Ok problem i have is i just bought a Starview box from ebay last week and came across this by accident..http://www.irelandeurovox.com/starview.htm
Now i am concerned as the Starview box in the pic that says 'copy' is the one i have :S
Oddly enough though the remote i have is a real one as is the box it all came in is the real one as well. The manual i have looks fake as well though.
Basically my question is, should i be bothered because the one i have works very well and have had no problems so far or should i email the seller and demand a refund and get something else?
Thanks in advance,
John.
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14. October 2007 @ 04:43 |
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Its up to you what you would like to do reagrding emailing the seller
If you have the correct firmware on it it wont cause you any problems
I know people with clones and they have them about 9 months and still going strong
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14. October 2007 @ 04:50 |
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Hi there,
Just checked pictures i found of the motherboard and yes its a clone lol damnit!
What i really want to know is what happens VM update the keys. Will this box autoupdate of will i have to do it manually.
Thanks again :)
John.
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14. October 2007 @ 04:53 |
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Just checked the firmware and i have this:-
Starview
API Ver: 4.00e_E
Boot Ver: 7.0
7 June 2007
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14. October 2007 @ 09:18 |
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If you are sure its a clone well take 4.00 off it immedially as it will die with the firmware on it
You need the 2.57_FIXED firmware on it and this auto rolls the codes for you
You will need a NULL MODEM CABLE to update the b0x
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14. October 2007 @ 09:21 |
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Thanks for the reply.
I ordered a cable from ebay the other day so should get it next few days.
Where would i get this new firmware from and would it maybe just easier to email this seller on ebay and send it back and get the new starview or maybe something else?
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14. October 2007 @ 09:30 |
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2.57_FIXED for clones is the latest firmware
You will also need to download the software GT ROM LOADER
Both of these can be found in the link at the bottom of my post (Eamo's Library)
If your PC or Laptop does not have a 9 pin port you will need a USB Adapter
USB Adapter info here
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Modu...erial%20Adaptor
It is very easy to do
Updating Firmware
Connect your box and PC with a Null modem cable and switch on the cable box and put it on STANDBY.
(The Starview does not need to be connected to TV to update it with GTROM)
Open GTROM Loader software make sure that you set the correct COM PORT
that matches the one that is being used
Make sure App file only is selected, then click Bin File & browse to the firmware where you downloaded
it to on your PC.
Run the GTROM loader by pressing Download and you will see the % progress increase
then Download completed message on your PC.
Wait until you see the DOWNLOAD COMPLETE pop up on your PC before
removing the NULL MODEM CABLE. The Starview will then reboot
Turn off and turn back on , then plug your tv cable and scart back in
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14. October 2007 @ 09:37 |
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14. October 2007 @ 09:41 |
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14. October 2007 @ 09:48 |
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oh right lol
Ok i shall buy that one from maplins then.
Thanks.
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14. October 2007 @ 19:47 |
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Hi there,
Is this the right file name i need to download?
STAR_VIEW_H20060816_257eE_api_FIXED.bin
thanks :)
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15. October 2007 @ 08:55 |
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That is correct :)
You will also need to downlaod the GT ROM Loader
Both of these can be found in Eamo's Library , the link is a the bottom of my post and you find these in the Starvi*w Folder
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15. October 2007 @ 09:41 |
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Hi,
Cheers for that.
I emailed the seller of my box anyway and he claims is isnt a clone yet when i showed him pics of it he then said he will replace it as a gesture of good will lol
Wonder if i will get a real one now hehe
If i get another clone then i cant be bothered to muck about anymore and will just do as you advised.
Thanks.
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15. October 2007 @ 10:11 |
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No problem, would you care to let me know the seller please :)
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Fekker
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15. October 2007 @ 14:20 |
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Tell us who the seller was so we can add him to the name & shame list.
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15. October 2007 @ 18:04 |
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Before i do that i have taken a pic of the motherboard of the suspected clone box and wondered if someone can tell me if i am correct.
[url=http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/neo6776/DSC00276.jpg][/url]
To me this looks identical to this from Celtic71 links in his/her sig.
Cheers.
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15. October 2007 @ 18:29 |
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Yes , looks like a clone to me
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 15. October 2007 @ 18:30
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18. October 2007 @ 07:00 |
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Well i got the Null modem cable today and have just flashed the box with the proper firmware and all is good. Im still unsure as to whether i should send the box back or not.
guy has said he will replace it but i think i will just get another clone.
While im here, does anyone know where i can get the latest channel dump for Ex TW Dundee?
Cheers.
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18. October 2007 @ 12:54 |
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If all is well and you are happy then the codes will autoroll for you and you should be ok
Sorry I dont know about the channel dump for your area , but leave it with me and I see can Scouser help you when he gets online :)
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8. November 2007 @ 14:10 |
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Sorry bit late here lol
but heres the sellers name from ebay.. charlie786
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8. November 2007 @ 19:43 |
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Thanks for the info Stig :)
Hope you get the channel dump sorted and sorry I missed this thread in getting it for you lol
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