DREAMBOX dm500s problem flash

[vasilism13]

hello my friends i had a dm500s with pli.
the box stopeed boot and i tried to flash it with null cable and dream up.THe problem is that when i upload an image (yes i tried the official) dream up has the opinion to select an erase flash or not.
if i press yes dream up gives me this :
ERROR, flash-erase failed, box will be unusable now!!
if i press no upload and flashing is ok but box cant boot,
stacks when i select the time, and makes a reboot.
i have watched-but cant see because it appears for a very litle time-an error message to my screen with a X symbol when tries to boot after time selection.
i have tried a diferent machine, a different ccable and the images: rl (oficial) , gemini , pli , nemesis.
erase.img gaves me this :Found no valid jffs2 in image, flash-erase not supported

any suggestion plz?:afraid:
edit- sorry for my english!

[thaiguy]

I'm having similar problems as vasilism13.
tried erase.img and it gives me same message:
No valid jffs2, Flash-erase not supported.

Tried erase with DreamUp, but get lock-bit error.
Upload img without erase gives upload error.

All very frustrating. Have tried 3 versions of DreamUp and even tried a version of DreamUp for Linux.

All similar results. Anyone run into a problem like this?
TIA for any help

[wasaaye]

same here Im still waiting someone who can help us out...
tried evrything nothing FAIL FAIL FAIL:laugh:

[Curious123]

Try the oldest version of Dreamup you can find and flash this to your box. After flashing the erase image you then need to flash your image of choice.

[vasilism13]

nothing, seems to be no fix for our boxes :(

[bubbles69]

This patched version of dreamup witch has fix for dm500 lock bits error, and dm800 no ca...

DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON

[vasilism13]

This patched version of dreamup witch has fix for dm500 lock bits error, and dm800 no ca...

DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON

nothink for me, thanks a lot!
any new idea?

[bubbles69]

so tell me what happens,

you push connect in dreamup up.
power box
do you get acknowledgement from box dm500?

do you get as far as flash erase ?

do you the flash full image 7.936mb?

[bigkev1012]

i can only get fta channels caan any n1 help me please

[vasilism13]

so tell me what happens,

you push connect in dreamup up.
power box
do you get acknowledgement from box dm500?

do you get as far as flash erase ?

do you the flash full image 7.936mb?

yes i am trying full image.
the box stucks every time near the end of the flash erasing status bar giving me the following error:ERROR, flash-erase failed, box will be unusable now!!

[Curious123]

nothink for me, thanks a lot!
any new idea?

What type of null modem cable are you using i.e does it have a USB connector? Try d/l and installing the original from DMM and then your preferred image.

http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/en/downloads

[bubbles69]

yes i am trying full image.
the box stucks every time near the end of the flash erasing status bar giving me the following error:ERROR, flash-erase failed, box will be unusable now!!

This normally happens if you don't manually flash erase before flash?

Are you flash erasing first?

[vasilism13]

What type of null modem cable are you using i.e does it have a USB connector? Try d/l and installing the original from DMM and then your preferred image.

Downloads | dream-multimedia-tv.de (http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/en/downloads)
i have tryed it!But i have the following problem
(see my next post)

[vasilism13]

This normally happens if you don't manually flash erase before flash?

Are you flash erasing first?

i have null cable modem of course.
if i dont flashing first when i upload an image dream up aske me if i want to perfome a flash erase or not.
if yes i got the problem flash erase failed.
if no flashed ok but box cant boot.
staucks to the language selection.
the dreambox is not a clone!

i have just watched the led became red when perfoming the flash erase.
and auto swiched on-of

[Curious123]

Has there been an image that has worked on the box and if so which was that? What was the last image you flashed on the box? Are you using a null modem cable with an USb connector at one end? What version of Windows are you using and is your firewall tured off? Have you tried the latest DreamUP and the oldest DreamUP?

[vasilism13]

Has there been an image that has worked on the box and if so which was that? What was the last image you flashed on the box? Are you using a null modem cable with an USb connector at one end? What version of Windows are you using and is your firewall tured off? Have you tried the latest DreamUP and the oldest DreamUP?

every image worked but stucks to language selection.
i have tried to windows xp,7 with usb adapter and without.
last image worked correctly was pli.

[Curious123]

every image worked but stucks to language selection.
i have tried to windows xp,7 with usb adapter and without.
last image worked correctly was pli.

People who have used the null modem cables with an USB connector at one end have had issues with the drivers. I would definitely use one without a USB connector. The latest Open Pli images do not work on clones so best to stick with Pli Jade 3 image if you have a clone.

[vasilism13]

People who have used the null modem cables with an USB connector at one end have had issues with the drivers. I would definitely use one without a USB connector. The latest Open Pli images do not work on clones so best to stick with Pli Jade 3 image if you have a clone.

i have an origianl box.
you think is damaged?

[Edisher]

This patched version of dreamup witch has fix for dm500 lock bits error, and dm800 no ca...

DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON
does the OLD version really help ? where to get it ???
THANKS

[Edisher]

does the old version of DreamUp help? where to get it ?

THANKS

[vasilism13]

nothing for me.

[danish2005]

What type of null modem cable are you using i.e does it have a USB connector? Try d/l and installing the original from DMM and then your preferred image.

Downloads | dream-multimedia-tv.de (http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de/en/downloads)


I have the same problem

[tosi]

ERROR resetting lock-bits!! can eny body halp me

[bubbles69]

use patched version of dreamup this is what i used to fix lock bits error

[dondark]

hola a todos voy a provar esta version de dreamup a ver que pasa mi dreambox ya me tiene loco

[mixnaja]

i can't erase flash for DM500S

[blava]

Can't upload flash image, gemini 4.3...
Erased old one with NULL MODEM cable, but got errors while uploading... any sugesstions?

[ftouhms]

Hi,
Plz i need a erase.bin of DM500
Thanks

[machkover]

Hi,
Plz i need a erase.bin of DM500
Thanks
here you are dear forume !! i hope it will help you solve your problem.:bebored:

[maxfromoz]

Hi.
I had the same error but used Dreamup V1.3.2.1 and it worked. My only problem is that the box freezes up on loading with all the images I tried. The remote does not respond nor does the power button on the front of the box. I am using DM528s. Can anyone help with the freezing problem.

[arbeni820]

Hi. I need some help please. I have a dm 500s last time I used was 4 years ago, some one help how to se it up for 16 east diigitalb or tring please.

[smoggie]

Hi. I need some help please. I have a dm 500s last time I used was 4 years ago, some one help how to se it up for 16 east diigitalb or tring please.

start you won thread, dont be hijacking someone elses. You will get more help that way

[raklif]

Thank you for the image file, it was needed very much

[kostaskon]

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS

[shpeendi]

hi to all


I tried to flash plijade3 with flash wizard but it stuck to 84% and now the dm has a black scrren nothing at all can you help me please .. i dont know how to flash again because the dm is not starting and i cant connect to it


regards
shpendi

[Shady]

try with dreamup mate. it may rescue it..of course you should have used dreamup first..still 20-20 hindsight eh?

[sanjaysharma007]

am going to down load this and try as i have the same problem unable to flash. i borrowed my box to a ammatuer and he flashed it but it failed. Now i just get the flash message on boot up and then sticks on blue GP screen !!!!! AAAAAAAagggghhhhhh

[mtv1]

Dreamup has many versions the latest version is designed for the dm 800 .for the 500 please use older version. 3.1.4 ,that will fix your problems

[nar_di]

my dm500 can't boot

[csabitus]

hi
I can't make a flash update it wont leave acknowledgement
Pls help

[biomecanoid]

My dreambox hangs on boot will the erase.img help ?

[andy91]

If you all started your own threads instead of asking different questions in this one you might have more luck.

Also introducing yourself in the relevant section might help and having a read of the rules.

Forum Rules (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f5/)


Introduce Yourself (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f2/)


Welcome to the forum:)

Andy

[frabato]

same problem, i used darkness 2 flash then got same message error

[clarkyj]

Same problem here not connecting at all via dreamup v 3.1.3

[Bulld0g]

Same problem here not connecting at all via dreamup v 3.1.3

Try a different version

[heatonbk]

People who have used the null modem cables with an USB connector at one end have had issues with the drivers. I would definitely use one without a USB connector. The latest Open Pli images do not work on clones so best to stick with Pli Jade 3 image if you have a clone.

Curious123, i have the same problem (as below) repeatedly,.. do you have the OLD "Pli Jade 3 image" for Singapore, i am on clone box DM500C from China Anandasy,... please help, thanks:bawling:

12:47:58 PM Found no valid jffs2 in image, flash-erase not supported

[anouaros]

i have the same problem
error resetting lockbits
any help please

[eurosatwiz]

i had similar problem with gen box
i connected box to network switched off
connected usb to pc and installed drivers
installed dream up
com4 on my system
started dream up powered dreambox on
dream up connected to dreambox
check dhpc server for dhcp address of dream box
logged in via web interface and uploaded new image
worked 1st time after many failed attempts using just dreamup

[meharich]

hi friend i like help i was flashing my dreambox and electricity go off help

[maca]

hi friend i like help i was flashing my dreambox and electricity go off help
Welcome to dk m8
have a read of this http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f39/guide-flashing-dreambox-dreamup-42950/

[allykz]

Hi
I got the same problem and also my other box light stays red and just steady. plaese help

[ifodon]

This patched version of dreamup witch has fix for dm500 lock bits error, and dm800 no ca...

DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON

try many version, will try this also, will come back to tell results

thank s inf advance

:wink:

[jay5880]

while where on the subject of flashing can someone tell me which is the best image for a 500s im using pli jade at the moment witch im told is the safest thanks

[nrawert]

I've used flashwizard to flash a pli image (through lan cause my current computer does't have serial port)) and the process stuck forever at 83%. After shutdown and restart the dreambox won't start - just shows the green led. Can I fix it by using dreamup? Any help appreciated

[mtv1]

I've used flashwizard to flash a pli image (through lan cause my current computer does't have serial port)) and the process stuck forever at 83%. After shutdown and restart the dreambox won't start - just shows the green led. Can I fix it by using dreamup? Any help appreciated

yes dreamup will fix it on my siggy below :)


Thank a lot.

peeps like you make our job worth doing your welcome tw@t :mad:

[khaled281273]

my dm500 can't boot

[mtv1]

and...............have you tried dreamup ????

[bristolbaz]

anyone been able to flash a dead dreambox using windows 7 and usb to serial adapter?

[zeynel]

have the same fu....in problem :/

[topekabill]

anyone been able to flash a dead dreambox using windows 7 and usb to serial adapter?


I use Keyspan Driver for USA-19HS, It has never failed me. I have worked with other adapters and most are hit and miss.
Yes it works great with Win 7.

[freakje72]

i will try it all to get my dm 500 back to work

[hamlanon]

Good evening, I have a dreambox 500 clone and I have tried with image dreamup 1.3.3.4 but there are cops failed flash error RC 1572 992 Box Will Be unusable now thank you for your help

[petkovski]

after turning off dreambox500hd, has error message after loading enigma with crash log. How can I fix and with which program to upload which version of image of enigma?

[LAMBADA]

Try the oldest version of Dreamup you can find and flash this to your box. After flashing the erase image you then need to flash your image of choice.
Doesen't work to me.

[bo anas]

I'm having the same problem. any help please

[barsaat786]

y i cnt download any file frm here?

[andy91]

Time limit before you can download after making a post and if i had my way it would have to be a meaningful post after you you have made an introduction.

Introduce Yourself (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f2/)

Andy,

[phat1]

having the same issue,i flash erased with dreamup.then i flashed with erase file image given a few pages back,but when i try then to flash with a image of my choice i get the same error as everybody else,I want to put commamdo 14.6 on my box,but i get error message,so i cant install it.why is this? Any way around it?

[baycisse]

i have prob with DM500 it does not respond to the remote control and no image

[Bulld0g]

i have prob with DM500 it does not respond to the remote control and no image

Not much of an explanation of your problem m8, be more specific. Try another remote or reflashing a new image.

[PaphosAL]

If you see a DreamUp message like "found no valid JFFS2 in image" then it means you're flashing an image like Commando 14.6 that has had the /var_init folder in the root SquashFS partition surgically removed to save space in /var

Don't press the <Flash erase> button, just press <Flash>

Cheers- AL :)

[bishbash100]

Have the same problem with dreamup not "seeing" my old d500s,runnign out of patience with it now :(

[chic.]

Have the same problem with dreamup not "seeing" my old d500s,runnign out of patience with it now :(
hi m8 welcome to dk
have you put the correct box ip in dreamup and selected the com port

[limebg]

My DM500s says:
Unable to read configuration data

--- Device Con Power-On Test DevProgram exception
SRR0=8x SRR1=8x
Die ... :-(

After flash with DreamUp
Any ideas?

[securityforce999]

Try the oldest version of Dreamup you can find and flash this to your box. After flashing the erase image you then need to flash your image of choice.
After running this exe program, it tries to connect to the internet - only my firewall stopped it?
If its a proper patch (with nothing hidden), it should have no reason to connect to the internet - sameway dreamup works without needing an internet connection?

I might be a newbie here, but I'm sure as hell not 'wet behind the ears' and have to ask the question WHY it wants to connect?!
Such programs make me damn suspicious.

[securityforce999]

Anyone having a 'Lock-bit error' on a DM500S, try this:
(worked for me);

In Dreamup, after your box has been connected, powered up & acknowledged, click FLASH (not flash erase).

Select your image file.

A pop-up window will ask if you 'wish to carry out a flash-erase also' - Click 'NO'.

Your box will (should) now flash the image - you will notice it will automatically carry out a 'flash-erase' in the process anyway, then boot up the image you just flashed.

Hope that helps ;-)

[miguelgr00]

As a newbi I had a similar issue, what I did I checked the communication between my pc and dreambox, and then I deleted my dreamup and installed again and it worked for me. I did the flash erease yes and then reload the image with flash erease not. That is all.

[pipunet]

dm500 lock bits error??????
solution.... Reball PROC.....!!!!!

[kiila]

Try the oldest version of Dreamup you can find and flash this to your box. After flashing the erase image you then need to flash your image of choice.
i have the same problem
error resetting lockbits
any help please:cobblers:

[kiila]

i have the same problem
error resetting lockbits
any help please

[prashn80]

Most likely these errors are caused by using a USB to Serial converter. Try using a PCI to Serial card in a desktop PC instead. Should be no further issue using dreamup.

[galletti]

17.25.38 box type: DM500
17.26.18 Ping result: OK, box is alive and speaking to us ;-)
17.26.39 Ping result: OK, box is alive and speaking to us ;-)
17.26.44 erasing complete flash (without bmon stage of course)...
17.27.21 OK, flash erased


but if i try to upload some image faile always

i'm using serial cable with no converters

if i try to upload erase.img..

17.27.44 Found no valid jffs2 in image, flash-erase not supported
17.27.44 Uploading file to box...
17.40.15 calculating CRC32 on STB...
17.40.15 erasing flash...
17.40.50 box is flashing from its memory...
17.41.24 calculating CRC32 on STB's flash...
17.41.34 OK, flash-copy succeeded

[galletti]

17.41.24 calculating CRC32 on STB's flash...
17.41.34 OK, flash-copy succeeded
17.42.17 Uploading file to box...
17.49.56 calculating CRC32 on STB...
17.49.56 erasing flash...
17.50.18 box is flashing from its memory...
17.50.35 calculating CRC32 on STB's flash...
17.50.41 OK, flash-copy succeeded