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Starview 3 The Box Super - Flash Update fail...
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sammylee
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6. December 2008 @ 17:15 |
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Hi, I've checked back a few pages to make sure I'm not repeating anything, but I haven't seen anything on here that is the same as my problem.
I have Starview 3 The Box Super and have downloaded the latest fix from 4shared. I have connected my laptop to the box and tried flicking through the ports etc (COM 1 COM 2 etc) but whenever I click download there is an error.
I've seen old guide for the last firmware and it says 'Use App File only' or similar, and click the BIN file, but I can't with this one.
If anybody could help me, or direct me to some help, I would be very grateful.
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malci
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6. December 2008 @ 17:33 |
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Originally posted by sammylee:
Hi, I've checked back a few pages to make sure I'm not repeating anything, but I haven't seen anything on here that is the same as my problem.
I have Starview 3 The Box Super and have downloaded the latest fix from 4shared. I have connected my laptop to the box and tried flicking through the ports etc (COM 1 COM 2 etc) but whenever I click download there is an error.
I've seen old guide for the last firmware and it says 'Use App File only' or similar, and click the BIN file, but I can't with this one.
If anybody could help me, or direct me to some help, I would be very grateful.
The Starview 3 The Box Super is a UFL (Unified Firmware and Loader) all in one in other words, and you just press download, where did you get the firmware from, was it from Eamo's FTA Library? and are you UK? and are you using a USB Adaptor? and have you definately got a NULL MODEM lead? - lot of questions but need to know before I can attempt to point you in the right direction.
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sammylee
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6. December 2008 @ 17:39 |
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I have pressed download and an error message comes up, maybe i have to set the port to something else?
I got the firmware from the thread stating that all the other threads have been closed, which listed all the fixes. I'm using an RS232 cable, connected via a USB converter and I am in the UK.
I hope you can help from that :)
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6. December 2008 @ 17:46 |
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Originally posted by sammylee:
Hi, I've checked back a few pages to make sure I'm not repeating anything, but I haven't seen anything on here that is the same as my problem.
I have Starview 3 The Box Super and have downloaded the latest fix from 4shared. I have connected my laptop to the box and tried flicking through the ports etc (COM 1 COM 2 etc) but whenever I click download there is an error.
I've seen old guide for the last firmware and it says 'Use App File only' or similar, and click the BIN file, but I can't with this one.
If anybody could help me, or direct me to some help, I would be very grateful.
While you're waiting for the senior members to advise you, who know more than I, may I suggest that you look in device manager on your PC (Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager). When in device manager, open up 'Ports (COM & LPT)', and have a look what COM Port numbers have been assigned to the port you're using. Sometimes they're a greater number than 1-4, which means the ROM loader won't even see your box. My serial ports were COM6 and COM7...I went in and changed them to COM1 and COM2. Bingo! You change the COM number by right clicking on the COM port in question in device manager, select properties - advanced - then use the drop down box to change it to a number between 1 and 4 (if they're free), and click OK. One more thing, if it's a USB-Serial adaptor you're using, I think they have USB in the name in device manager, I'm just referring to a PC with the proper serial ports....but same thing applies, they all have COM port numbers assigned and they still have to be between 1 and 4 for the loader to communicate with your box.
Best of luck, chief.
Slitheen
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sammylee
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6. December 2008 @ 17:54 |
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Hi, thanks for the help, I've opened up Device Manager but there is no Port option there. There are things like Monitor and Keyboards/Mice etc but no Ports. Any ideas?
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malci
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6. December 2008 @ 17:55 |
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Originally posted by sammylee:
I have pressed download and an error message comes up, maybe i have to set the port to something else?
I got the firmware from the thread stating that all the other threads have been closed, which listed all the fixes. I'm using an RS232 cable, connected via a USB converter and I am in the UK.
I hope you can help from that :)
Right, then the most likely cause is that you have not got the Adaptor correctly assigned to a COMM port, also you should have been supplied with drivers for the Adaptor, and make sure also that you have not got a RS232 straight through serial lead, they are practically identical but wired differently, and I hope that you are not using Vista, because the drivers are different again. First go to the link marked Eurovox at the bottom of my post, and check out the similarity of the leads etc. it is for a different box - but it is exactly the same method and procedure in flashing the box's, have a look at the instructions to assign the Adaptor whilst there. Then go to the link marked Starview and look through and follow the guide for flashing the Starview.
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sammylee
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6. December 2008 @ 17:59 |
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I am on Vista, yeah. Just been told there is a CD for the drivers, after being previously told there wasn't. I hope the two cables are the same. I'll wait and see if the drivers make any odds, then check back and ask away, if you don't mind
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sammylee
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6. December 2008 @ 18:03 |
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Just checked the other thread, and we've got the wrong cable. Nightmare, will have to check tomorrow
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malci
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6. December 2008 @ 18:04 |
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Originally posted by sammylee:
I am on Vista, yeah. Just been told there is a CD for the drivers, after being previously told there wasn't. I hope the two cables are the same. I'll wait and see if the drivers make any odds, then check back and ask away, if you don't mind
Don't mind at all, so presumably you have found the disc - but as I said the drivers for Vista are completely different, so make sure that you have the correct drivers.
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malci
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6. December 2008 @ 18:08 |
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Originally posted by sammylee:
Just checked the other thread, and we've got the wrong cable. Nightmare, will have to check tomorrow
Yep, thought so, but your best bet is to get a loan of a PC Standalone from a friend, with the 9pin port on the back, and you will find that it is really very simple. But come back anyway when you have the correct gear, there will be someone here to help.
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bryandir
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6. December 2008 @ 18:46 |
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Originally posted by slitheen:
Originally posted by malci:
Originally posted by bryandir:
what should the modulator be set at?
pal-g
pal-k
pal-1
ntsc
anyone?
cheers!
Don't think that is your problem but PAL 1 is the UK setting, there are a few people been having that problem since that box came out, it seems to be a firmware problem, some report that different firmwares solved the problem, but obviously I know that you need the A/U - but that is the correct UK setting.
My SV3 has always had the reboot 'quirk'. It came with API v8.00e, I tried earlier versions a while ago and it still did it. I was hoping it got sorted with v8.02e, but alas it never. However, maybe it is just my imagination or a coincidence, but it has done it a lot less since this recent flash....just once this week, in fact.
mines reboots every 3 minutes....i have tried everything..anyone got any ideas what i could try?with some links and helpguides etc?
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6. December 2008 @ 19:29 |
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Hi everyone...
Quick question, I flashed my mates S/V 2 the box with the new FW and it works great. Its autoupdating when I press Set Key Default good good. But lost the channel sort into lists. in liverpool telepest Its not a big problem but wanted to know if i could get it back
Thanks
ps keep up the good work!
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johncarlt
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7. December 2008 @ 08:06 |
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Everything has went quiet.................what is the latest on "a fix" for SV 1, 2 etc.
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AfterDawn Addict
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7. December 2008 @ 08:15 |
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Originally posted by johncarlt:
Everything has went quiet.................what is the latest on "a fix" for SV 1, 2 etc.
there is NO fix available for the SV 1 however there is one for the SV 2 "the box" but dont try putting thenm on the wrong one otherwise it will blow!!
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bryandir
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7. December 2008 @ 08:20 |
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the fixes are available for all boxes except starview one...some people are trying to fix this by trying their hand at progrmming,the starview one box fix will depend on these people coming up with one.
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johnny600
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7. December 2008 @ 08:55 |
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hi there is no firmware for the sv pvr either yet unless im blind
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7. December 2008 @ 08:57 |
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Originally posted by johnny600:
hi there is no firmware for the sv pvr either yet unless im blind
Thats right Johnny theres no fix either for the SV PVR
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johncarlt
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7. December 2008 @ 09:17 |
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Thanks all for the feedback concerning the sv1. I know there are people working hard behind the scenes as updated software just doesn't happen. I would just like to say thanks for 2 years of updates for the SV1 but I think it may have come time to upgrade to the sv4.
For the people in the know. Is that the best box out at the moment?
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7. December 2008 @ 12:04 |
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Originally posted by malci:
Originally posted by sammylee:
I am on Vista, yeah. Just been told there is a CD for the drivers, after being previously told there wasn't. I hope the two cables are the same. I'll wait and see if the drivers make any odds, then check back and ask away, if you don't mind
Don't mind at all, so presumably you have found the disc - but as I said the drivers for Vista are completely different, so make sure that you have the correct drivers.
Afternoon Malic, I had the same problem with my son lap top could not down load from the usb hub using the USB-Serial adaptor through a serial 9 pin to 9pin cable. Found no ?com ports? in manager etc, down load drivers needed from the net.
By the way a small point, flashing with the short Fix for the sv2 then using the 5.54 ? 802 fix you loss the text services on bbc 1 + itv.
Regards vic
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malci
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7. December 2008 @ 12:16 |
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Originally posted by vichead:
Originally posted by malci:
Originally posted by sammylee:
I am on Vista, yeah. Just been told there is a CD for the drivers, after being previously told there wasn't. I hope the two cables are the same. I'll wait and see if the drivers make any odds, then check back and ask away, if you don't mind
Don't mind at all, so presumably you have found the disc - but as I said the drivers for Vista are completely different, so make sure that you have the correct drivers.
Afternoon Malic, I had the same problem with my son lap top could not down load from the usb hub using the USB-Serial adaptor through a serial 9 pin to 9pin cable. Found no ?com ports? in manager etc, down load drivers needed from the net.
By the way a small point, flashing with the short Fix for the sv2 then using the 5.54 ? 802 fix you loss the text services on bbc 1 + itv.
Regards vic
Good Afternoon vickhead, there is another out now and it is in Eamo's FTA Library at the bottom of my post, it is 4.55, just flash that straight on over what you have on now, I have played about with it both ways/versions and the 4.55 is much simpler and the text is working on the 4.55. just checked both stations. You will find it in The Box Folder, then Firmware Folder and there it is at the top click in there and download, the Loader is included and Instructions. ;) And in System Information it is APIver 4.55e_E 4th DEC 2008.
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7. December 2008 @ 12:39 |
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Originally posted by sewsunker:
Hi everyone...
Quick question, I flashed my mates S/V 2 the box with the new FW and it works great. Its autoupdating when I press Set Key Default good good. But lost the channel sort into lists. in liverpool telepest Its not a big problem but wanted to know if i could get it back
Thanks
ps keep up the good work!
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johncarlt
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7. December 2008 @ 13:33 |
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Good news for sv1 users. I know there is no autoroll software out yet but I have managed to get mine working with manual code imput. However I had to put the 01 numbers in 1st then save, then 00 numbers. Its working for the moment.
Got codes from another reliable forum site.
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7. December 2008 @ 15:41 |
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Originally posted by johncarlt:
Good news for sv1 users. I know there is no autoroll software out yet but I have managed to get mine working with manual code imput. However I had to put the 01 numbers in 1st then save, then 00 numbers. Its working for the moment.
Got codes from another reliable forum site.
I have been putting codes in manually for a long time, the sv1 as never been updated, I obtain the codes by phone from my bother who as the sv2. I put them in normal 00 then 01
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malci
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7. December 2008 @ 16:51 |
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I think the majority of members on AD who have a Starview 1, has been doing what vickhead's been doing john to be honest, since they went down.
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robbleipe
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7. December 2008 @ 20:41 |
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Hi,
Wondering if anyone can help..
Have flashed a couple of The Box 3 Supers without problem.
But have another one that i'm having trouble with...
The flash update seems to keep to random points 28%, 57%, 39% etc but never manages to complete.. any idea??
Cheers in advance!
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