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scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 12:29 AM
i have a clone vu duo version 3 will not flash through usb nor will flash through vu util will connect to com port in vu util when i click on connect it says fail to open really stuck need some advice thanks:ciao::ciao::ciao::ciao::ciao::ciao:

cactikid
7th January, 2013, 12:37 AM
try another usb,vu can be fussy in what works.

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 12:38 AM
tried 3 different sticks still wont pick them up

digicon
7th January, 2013, 02:43 AM
tried 3 different sticks still wont pick them up

Have you also tried any of the other USB ports on the rear for instance.

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 10:46 AM
Yes none of the usb read the usb

DOUGALMCD
7th January, 2013, 11:38 AM
Was it working when you got it?
What version is the box?
Did you load bootloader and if so which one?
Did you load an image?
Did you unzip file before putting on usb?
Did you reboot box after putting bootloader on?
Did you format stick after bootloader and then put image on?
Did you then reboot after image reflash?

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 03:57 PM
Was it working when you got it? no
What version is the box? v3
Did you load bootloader and if so which one? included with image
Did you load an image? not successfully no
Did you unzip file before putting on usb? yes
Did you reboot box after putting bootloader on?
Did you format stick after bootloader and then put image on? yes still no luck tried 3 other usb and nothing still starting to give up now
Did you then reboot after image reflash

digicon
7th January, 2013, 04:01 PM
If you have the Null modem cable and Security IC board your only option is to flash that way first then try a 3rd party image afterwards again via USB

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 04:12 PM
I have tried with vu util will open up com connection but wont let me connect through ip it says failed to open after this still not getting anywhere?

digicon
7th January, 2013, 06:09 PM
I have tried with vu util will open up com connection but wont let me connect through ip it says failed to open after this still not getting anywhere?

When you say will not let you connect through 'ip' you dont mean trying to flash through Ethernet do you as the VU has to ne flashed through a serial port on a PC/laptop

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 07:12 PM
Yes the only flash program I can see is vu util which ask for ip of duo is there any program for just serial port connection using nfi

digicon
7th January, 2013, 08:08 PM
Yes the only flash program I can see is vu util which ask for ip of duo is there any program for just serial port connection using nfi

Yes from the VU website that is the only way of flashing the clones as i would say cleanly is via RS232


VTI Install ? Vu+ WIKI (http://www.vuplus-support.org/wiki/index.php?title=VTI_Install)

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 08:19 PM
Thanks I have tried this but once I click flash it says fail to open it opens up serial fine then says turn on box which I do then I try connect again and it says failed to open and can't go any further

dell_xps
7th January, 2013, 08:55 PM
If you have a hard drive connected m8, disconnect the power cable and sata cable and then try and flash it.
HTH

digicon
7th January, 2013, 09:01 PM
Also consider that the Clones will not flash via RS232 unless you have a so called hard wired serial port and not the adaptor type as the latter will not work.

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 09:08 PM
i have the serial adapter which was included with the box gonna try again now then will post back thanks for all your help

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 09:15 PM
tried and says serial port opened sucess please turn on your box then power on the VU+ and since DHCP is set but it will not let me set the ip its not highlighted for me to click on set so cant flash any other versions i can try

digicon
7th January, 2013, 10:50 PM
You should not even have any cables plugged in at all apart from the null modem cable and the IC security update chip, try flashing again with just those attached.

As i said previously you must have a dedicated RS232 port on your PC/laptop any type of serial adaptor will not work with the clones.

scottj130208
7th January, 2013, 11:27 PM
I do have dedicated rs232 port on PC still won't flash any more ideas

digicon
7th January, 2013, 11:34 PM
Keep trying mate eventually it should take the flash procedure and work, I know one member on here spent at least 6 hours trying and eventually it worked.

scottj130208
8th January, 2013, 11:33 AM
Have tried still cant flash vu util won't flash keeps asking for duo s ip I only have rs 232 and ic chip fitted no other cables are fitted anyway to blag IP address or should I give up and sell the clone

DOUGALMCD
8th January, 2013, 12:32 PM
Retrieve the ip address from your router.

scottj130208
8th January, 2013, 12:39 PM
check in router but not showing only says UNKNOWN

DOUGALMCD
8th January, 2013, 03:40 PM
Read this may help.
http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f193/vu-duo-clone-problem-keeps-getting-stuck-starting-also-getting-green-screen-283393/index3.html