Recover Dead Skybox/Openbox Flash Using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable

[slugworth]

they say the loader doesn't work very well with usb adapters.It is often cheaper just to pick up a cheap old pc instead.

[joosuck]

my s10 died after the tv made some hissing sound and blew up (apparently). and there's no serial port on any pc in the house. help

[slugworth]

probably roasted the receiver also.serial port won't help you there.

[BadBob]

Hi Everyone,

I have an openbox s10 clone. I upgraded the firmware on it using a USB key and now it is dead as dead can be.

I have an RS232 cable and I was wondering if anyone can direct me as to how I can down load firmware loader software and also the latest working firmware for the openbox S10 clone.

I have tried to save items from the links, but on this forum but I've been advised I have insufficient privillages.

Thanks in advace for any assistance you can offer.

Bob

[f0rdi]

Hi,

I have the same issue. First I have to try to fix it using the tools in this thread. I only have a USB to RS232.
Keep you updated if it worked using that.

[i dont know]

this guide works!. i just used it to repair my s10 after a bad firmware! only want to add that i had to put the serialport in even mode (on the computor) and do a second uppdate and add the #include bootloader" option.now it,s running again.thanks mate!

[slugworth]

the loader program will override any default comport settings,so you shouldn't have to mess with that.The channel editor as an example uses mark as the parity and overrides the comport settings also.

[spankygti]

Can I also use NDS frimware with this recovery method?

[pjohn]

I have the constant reboot issues too on an s11 box.

Have tried removing the dish cable, but each time I go into the menu and try to getting to system setting, the box reboots.

Am now trying to flash using a null model cable, but it's stuck at 99%.

Any advice anyone?

Thanks in advance.

disconnect lnb wire reconnect again hopefully it should be ok . switch off befour disconnecting lnb wire

[satolitaire]

I've been trying for a while but doesn't want to guess. Actually I am not sure if my serial cable is null mode.

[spaceman3]

Does this upgrade software works for an Openbox S16?

[bengak]

Does this upgrade software works for an Openbox S16?

Hope works fine...use loader below..for dead S16..and this newest S16 f/w v2.4

[slugworth]

the loader is actually the s10 loader but they say it works with the s16.

[lincsat]

Don't think it's been mentioned: For a Skybox F3, use the config.bat 128M_SF_M3606 and check the include Bootloader box

[hadidvb]

after sync. it sayes: set stb memory error