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IrlMonk
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_ 		18. December 2008 @ 18:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi,
Location: Dublin, Ireland
PVR Device: The Box (Starview 2)
API Version: 4.51e_E
Boot Version: 7.0 9.Jul 2007
Provider: N*L

Issue: Channels have disappeared. Went to Sky Sports 2 and updating went to 150% then back to 0%. Done a factory reset and still the same issue. Channels are found but only one or two will display.
Does the Firmware need to be updated? Also same Box in area with similar problems
I have downloaded The_Box_4.55.rar and v4.03_051005.exe but am hesitant to update just in case i have the wrong files.
Please advise.
Thanks in advance.
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Robbiel
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_ 		18. December 2008 @ 18:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ive just updated mine with 4.55 and works fine, all channels back, install the firmware, do a rescan, look for S*y2 and let it update it might loop back to zero while updating but should sort it's self out at around 60%
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IrlMonk
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_ 		18. December 2008 @ 18:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Cheers mate for the prompt reply ;)
have i downloaded the right firmware and loader?
is this for the Dublin area?
Gotta root around now for the Null cable:(
Ta
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Robbiel
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_ 		18. December 2008 @ 18:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yes dublin 24
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IrlMonk
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_ 		18. December 2008 @ 18:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks a mil. will give it a shot.
Much appreciated.
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Robbiel
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_ 		18. December 2008 @ 18:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you might want to check out here to see how other ppl got on http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2/729834#4436345
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IrlMonk
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_ 		19. December 2008 @ 10:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Can anyone help please.
Just purchased the Hub cables and a USB converter so i can update the firmware on The Box.

I have extracted The Box_h20081204_455eE_api bin file to my desktop. I have double clicked on the v4.03_051005 downloader and a dialogue box appears.
COM Settings=
Serial Port: COM1
Baud Rate: 115200
STB Settings=
STB Model: GCR3510
Bin File: h20081204_455eE
File Type: App File Only (Checked)

Then when i select the Download button i get an error message which reads: Can't Open Serial Port
Last Error: The system cannot find the file specified.

Is the firmware update etc, the correct one for the Dublin area.

Any help is much appreciated.

EDIT: I can see that my USB to Serial Comm Port is connected to Com7 in device manager. And the 4.03 downloader only goes to Com4. Went into advanced settings in device manager and changed to Com1, Files updating :)
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Robbiel
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_ 		19. December 2008 @ 11:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Have a look here it might help you just read carefully http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/663923
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IrlMonk
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_ 		19. December 2008 @ 11:59 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Flashed Box successfully with latest firmware.
I had to try several channels before it updated.
Happy days, all is back to normal.
Great stuff.
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/674371
Thanks for all the info and help folks ;) *Closed*
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Robbiel
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_ 		19. December 2008 @ 14:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
glad your back up and running, a little time is all thats needed
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IrlMonk
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_ 		19. December 2008 @ 14:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yea cheers dude ;)
Whats the story with them going down like that?
I read somewhere that they have been scrambled at this time of year for the last 4 years.
Whats the difference between the Firmware update and inputing the codes?
Does the Firmware update the box automatically whereas the codes have to be updated manually.
Again thanks to everyone.
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Evastar
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_ 		20. December 2008 @ 08:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes, the firmware auto updates.
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