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7. January 2009 @ 21:29 |
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Originally posted by malci:
matty33 - Give us a clue. is it a problem/question/or simply a practice at post padding. Which?
Can I have a clue as well?
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peterdou
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8. January 2009 @ 07:31 |
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ive got a sv1 with bad flash i can get it to go to flash burning but it still says flash update failed i have done this over 30 times
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8. January 2009 @ 08:15 |
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Originally posted by peterdou:
ive got a sv1 with bad flash i can get it to go to flash burning but it still says flash update failed i have done this over 30 times
orite mate i had same prob you need to do a full re scan, i think i done this after the update. then go to sly sports and it will update let me know if works.
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8. January 2009 @ 08:19 |
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Originally posted by peterdou:
ive got a sv1 with bad flash i can get it to go to flash burning but it still says flash update failed i have done this over 30 times
Once again minimal info!
Is your SV1 a genuine one or a clone?
What firmware are you trying to flash it with?
Are you using a USB to serial adapter?
Why did it take over 30 attempts before you realised you had a problem?
Give us the information we need and we may be able to help you.
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scousekid
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8. January 2009 @ 08:19 |
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lads thinking of getting a starview 4 and feed back would be great
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8. January 2009 @ 08:22 |
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Originally posted by scousekid:
lads thinking of getting a starview 4 and feed back would be great[/quote)
I've got one
Works 100%! I use a 16Gb pen drive for recording as it's easy to transfer onto PC for disc burning.
However you could just as easily use an external HDD
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8. January 2009 @ 08:31 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by scousekid:
lads thinking of getting a starview 4 and feed back would be great[/quote)
I've got one
Works 100%! I use a 16Gb pen drive for recording as it's easy to transfer onto PC for disc burning.
However you could just as easily use an external HDD
nice one mate will defo think bout getting one!
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8. January 2009 @ 08:38 |
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Originally posted by scousekid:
Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by scousekid:
lads thinking of getting a starview 4 and feed back would be great[/quote)
I've got one
Works 100%! I use a 16Gb pen drive for recording as it's easy to transfer onto PC for disc burning.
However you could just as easily use an external HDD
nice one mate will defo think bout getting one!
Best price I've seen is £100 from Bowlers PC Fair in Manchester.
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matty33
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8. January 2009 @ 09:03 |
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Sorry malci and pip , was flustered yes eve.
My problem is that i downloaded wrong firmware on my starview 1 genuine before xmas. When I hooked up box to tv just got white background and " The Box" written on screen.
This week, I checked back in forum and loaded bin file 400 into Gtrom version 4 as per bad flash tips. Starview powered off at this stage. I then hit download and 3 seconds later flicked on power switch on starview.It said flash failed. I repeated this between 40 to 50 times but no luck apart from time got longer until flash failure window appeared.
Is my starview finished. Any help appreciated..
Again, sorry about messing about in forum yes eve but I m new to it and am learning as I go.
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8. January 2009 @ 09:11 |
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Originally posted by matty33:
Sorry malci and pip , was flustered yes eve.
My problem is that i downloaded wrong firmware on my starview 1 genuine before xmas. When I hooked up box to tv just got white background and " The Box" written on screen.
This week, I checked back in forum and loaded bin file 400 into Gtrom version 4 as per bad flash tips. Starview powered off at this stage. I then hit download and 3 seconds later flicked on power switch on starview.It said flash failed. I repeated this between 40 to 50 times but no luck apart from time got longer until flash failure window appeared.
Is my starview finished. Any help appreciated..
Again, sorry about messing about in forum yes eve but I m new to it and am learning as I go.
Cheers
There's nothing wrong with learning, just remember information goes a long way in sorting your problem.
Have you tried a factory re-set and re-flash afterwards? If not do so now and let us know the result.
Are you sure it is a Genuine box and not a clone? (clone firmware will work on a Gen box not visa versa)
I take it that you can bring up the menu if not you may need to jtag it.
Pip
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elfinko
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8. January 2009 @ 09:33 |
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Hi, new user so please bear with me.
I have "the box" and want to update the firmware or whatever it's called.
Not sure if it's a clone, so how do i find out?
It only has "the box" written on it so which make is it?
Where do i find the most recent and correct file to update?
Connecting "the box" to the pc via the comms/serial port.
Oh also in the dublin ntl area.
Any help and suggestions mucho appreciated.
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8. January 2009 @ 09:37 |
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Originally posted by elfinko:
Hi, new user so please bear with me.
I have "the box" and want to update the firmware or whatever it's called.
Not sure if it's a clone, so how do i find out?
It only has "the box" written on it so which make is it?
Where do i find the most recent and correct file to update?
Connecting "the box" to the pc via the comms/serial port.
Oh also in the dublin ntl area.
Any help and suggestions mucho appreciated.
Scroll up this thread and look for malci. You will find a link in his sig for eamo's library. All the firmware is there and tutorials on how to do it.
I've put the link below in my sig
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elfinko
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8. January 2009 @ 09:52 |
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sweet thanks alot. :)
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malci
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8. January 2009 @ 10:11 |
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matty33, what exactly is the state of your box, i.e. what is showing on the front, is it a Still - or Moving --. Or is it completely dead, nothing showing?
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8. January 2009 @ 10:16 |
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Originally posted by malci:
matty33, what exactly is the state of your box, i.e. what is showing on the front, is it a Still - or Moving --. Or is it completely dead, nothing showing?
Hi Mal
One word information, information, information
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matty33
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8. January 2009 @ 11:01 |
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thanks for reply malci
Its a moving - when I turn on box. It goes across front and then stops
Originally posted by malci:
matty33, what exactly is the state of your box, i.e. what is showing on the front, is it a Still - or Moving --. Or is it completely dead, nothing showing?
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matty33
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8. January 2009 @ 11:06 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
Originally posted by matty33:
Sorry malci and pip , was flustered yes eve.
My problem is that i downloaded wrong firmware on my starview 1 genuine before xmas. When I hooked up box to tv just got white background and " The Box" written on screen.
This week, I checked back in forum and loaded bin file 400 into Gtrom version 4 as per bad flash tips. Starview powered off at this stage. I then hit download and 3 seconds later flicked on power switch on starview.It said flash failed. I repeated this between 40 to 50 times but no luck apart from time got longer until flash failure window appeared.
Is my starview finished. Any help appreciated..
Again, sorry about messing about in forum yes eve but I m new to it and am learning as I go.
Cheers
There's nothing wrong with learning, just remember information goes a long way in sorting your problem.
Have you tried a factory re-set and re-flash afterwards? If not do so now and let us know the result.
Are you sure it is a Genuine box and not a clone? (clone firmware will work on a Gen box not visa versa)
I take it that you can bring up the menu if not you may need to jtag it.
Thanks for rply pip
Excuse my lack of knowledge but how do i do factory reset?
I cant use remote or any buttons on box when it hooked up to tv
Its a starview 1 genuine based on what i ve seen in forum, i.e. positions of cable sockets and i ve 25x7 vents on top
Cant bring up menu on tv, cant do anything when hooked up to tv.
What does Jtag mean?
Thank you
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8. January 2009 @ 11:17 |
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One final question. Are you using a USB to SERIAL converter?
If so make sure it is using one of the comm ports 1-3.
With the box powered down (switch on back) load the firmware into GTROM loader click download and then switch on the power.
Which firmware did you try which was wrong? I've a spare SV1 and will try to replicate your problem.
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matty33
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8. January 2009 @ 11:29 |
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Originally posted by pippincp:
One final question. Are you using a USB to SERIAL converter?
If so make sure it is using one of the comm ports 1-3.
With the box powered down (switch on back) load the firmware into GTROM loader click download and then switch on the power.
Which firmware did you try which was wrong? I've a spare SV1 and will try to replicate your problem.
Pip, I ll check all that in next hour or so when i get home from work. Thanks again
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8. January 2009 @ 11:35 |
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No problem I'll be here until about 7ish but others will be on to help later malci is on now so you have plenty of backup here.
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matty33
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8. January 2009 @ 12:40 |
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Originally posted by matty33:
Originally posted by pippincp:
One final question. Are you using a USB to SERIAL converter?
If so make sure it is using one of the comm ports 1-3.
With the box powered down (switch on back) load the firmware into GTROM loader click download and then switch on the power.
Which firmware did you try which was wrong? I've a spare SV1 and will try to replicate your problem.
Pip, I ll check all that in next hour or so when i get home from work. Thanks again
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yes, its a usb to serial convertor and I am using port 1. It was either "The box" or " the box super" firmware I put on it originally
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8. January 2009 @ 12:52 |
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Either or doesn't help to reproduce the problem. Surely you still have the firmware you used on your PC?'
GTROM loader will go to com port 1 by default. What does your PC say which port it is using for the USB-Serial?
If you are using XP (and I think the same for Vista) Right click on my computer click properties then click the hardware tab. Click the + sign on Ports(COM & LPT) You will then see something like this USB to Serial Comm . Port(COM3) if the com number is not within the 1-3 range you need to change it.
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matty33
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8. January 2009 @ 13:10 |
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it was my mate's pc. He flashed it for me originally.he not totally sure whether it the box or box super, sorry. Since then I ve got a cable that allows me to use usb to serial cable on my laptop as I only have laptop in house.
Its on COM 1 now, I have gtrm 4 open with the 400 bin file in window
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peterdou
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8. January 2009 @ 13:11 |
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sorry pip i have agenuine sv1 i have tryed all the old firmware and the reason i tryed over 30 times is reading theese threads and being told to keep trying
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peterdou
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8. January 2009 @ 13:14 |
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ps i am using a null modem cable on a pc
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