technomate firmware/patch question

[NORTHERN MONKEY]

hi all. (newbie)
first off i just purchased a technomate tm-5400 ci+ super, 90cm motorised dish. having it installed tomorrow.
i have a couple of questions regarding firmware/ patch update.
first off i plan to update technomate firmware from technomate website via usb, do i need the loader too? or because i am installing via usb, do i just copy the stb file to the usb stick? and when installing a patch, do i need a loader for that? or just copy to my stick again?
now lets say i've updated the firmware and installed the latest patch, then when i install the latest firmware/patch, do i need to delete the old firmware/patch files? or can i just copy the new files via usb again?
thanks i'm off to read up on softcams... my head hurts. lol

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

You wont need a loader unless you are updating via pc..
You dont have to delete your old patch the receiver will automatically overwrite the old one

[NORTHERN MONKEY]

thanks for the reply, that helps loads.
if i could just ask about softcams/patch.
i've been reading on here and the net, i'm a little confused about the difference between the 2, a patch seems to unlock some channels, softcam seems to unlock a few more, but softcams need regular updating, where as a patch not quite so often?
my plan in the future is to buy a diablo cam, but for now i'm wondering which is best? patch/softcam, or should i do both? or are they they same thing?
as you can tell i'm new to this, so any stupidity on my part.. i bow my head in shame..

[.: JaCkPoT :.]

A patch is third party software based on the official Technomate firmware..
The patch allowor keys to be used to open channels..
Softcams are files with latest keys..it is used in conjunction with the patch

[NORTHERN MONKEY]

thanks for your help with this sadiq999uk.
so, if i understand this right, first off i want to update the technomate official firmware (from there site), so i know the box is up to date and will work to its best.
then i want to add the patch, then the softcams?
then when i update the softcams in future, do i need to update the patch aswell?
obviously i will update the softcams as i need it, but how often should i be looking at updating the technomate official firmware, patch?
thanks in advance

[benny/9]

thanks for your help with this sadiq999uk.
so, if i understand this right, first off i want to update the technomate official firmware (from there site), so i know the box is up to date and will work to its best.
then i want to add the patch, then the softcams?
then when i update the softcams in future, do i need to update the patch aswell?
obviously i will update the softcams as i need it, but how often should i be looking at updating the technomate official firmware, patch?
thanks in advance
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always use the latest patches when they are posted
the latest patches say they autoupdate the keys for you.
the patches are third party software added to the latest technomate official software to open certain channels without the need to use cards or cams, by loading the latest patches your receiver should always be upto date. softcams are key files for all the providers and you will need to load
the softcam for any provider who changes keys that are not covered by the patch autoupdate

[viper811]

Hi, i have tried to understand what i need to be doing by reading this thread but im still a little unsure. I appologise in advance if these questions seem obvious but am new to this so trying to get to grips with it, also i thank anyone in advance for any help.
Firstly, i have a TM 6900 hd super, i have copied the firmware and softcam files to a usb stick, plugged this in and updated the firmware (is this what is known as the patch)? When i try to load softcam file, i dont see it on my usb stick when in tm menu but it is on there when i view it on pc. Do i need to load both the files? Heeeelp :help:

[Manic01]

TM firmware is not patch. You must load the latest patch then softcam for it to open 1 west for example. Without patch only fta channels. You cannot see softcam as it cannot be loaded onto unpatched box.

[RICHARD SNELLER 53]

:marchmellow:
thanks for the reply, that helps loads.
if i could just ask about softcams/patch.
i've been reading on here and the net, i'm a little confused about the difference between the 2, a patch seems to unlock some channels, softcam seems to unlock a few more, but softcams need regular updating, where as a patch not quite so often?
my plan in the future is to buy a diablo cam, but for now i'm wondering which is best? patch/softcam, or should i do both? or are they they same thing?
as you can tell i'm new to this, so any stupidity on my part.. i bow my head in shame.. hi ya m8 you do not have to buy a cam for tm 5400 as you have a card reader built in does the same job

[viper811]

Hi, thanks for info. I think i have loaded patch correctly using usb stick but still not seeing softcam file? Confused!!

[gibbo74]

Hi ive just got my motorised dish and technomate 5400 with usb working with fta channels, now this is where i am stuck ive downloaded the latest patch and unzipped it but my pc wants to know what file created it (help ) or do i just copy the unzipped file to a memory stick any help would be very grateful

[Bulld0g]

Not sure what you mean m8. Just unzip with winrar and put the unzipped file onto a memory stick.

[gibbo74]

Hi ive just got my motorised dish and technomate 5400 with usb working with fta channels, now this is where i am stuck ive downloaded the latest patch and unzipped it but my pc wants to know what file created it (help ) or do i just copy the unzipped file to a memory stick any help would be very grateful

so all i need todo is download the latest patch unzip then copy it to usb and stick it in box and transfer data and thats it, or am i doing something wrong ? do i need any softkeys?

[Bulld0g]

Thats all you need to do m8

[gibbo74]

ive loaded the patch and softkeys ,but still can only watch fta channels ,what channels should i be able to watch?

[benny/9]

ive loaded the patch and softkeys ,but still can only watch fta channels ,what channels should i be able to watch?
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the most is open on thor 1w satellite at this time and
you should have all the digi-tv chns open on thor 1w
there are about 150 chns look for nova sport and if this
is open all the other chns will open these are the chns in
nagravision encryption the patch does'nt open the other
encryptions on thor you will also find some chns on sirus 4.8e
tv-globo and the rai chns on hotbird 13e and a few chns on astra 19e
astra and hotbird dont have much open now

[gillgurgle]

hi there, another newbie. any ideas how i would update, patch a tm 1500ci+ using a mac intel computer ??

[aman23]

Hi there,
I am sure you will find this forum very useful. I don't use a mac, but our more experienced members would be able to advice you.

[gillgurgle]

thanks aman23. are there any mac experienced members out there??

[Georgio_77]

hi there, another newbie. any ideas how i would update, patch a tm 1500ci+ using a mac intel computer ??

You can't, there's no com port on Intel Macs. You need to get a usb to com adaptor first. Or find a PC with a com port and use a null-modem cable to patch your receiver.

[gillgurgle]

thanks georgio_77. if i find a usb to com adaptor, do i then use a null modem cable? and will the patches and update firmware download ok to the mac ?

[Georgio_77]

You'll either need to use a program like Crossover to launch the patcher utility or boot into Windows first using Bootcamp.

[benny/9]

thanks georgio_77. if i find a usb to com adaptor, do i then use a null modem cable? and will the patches and update firmware download ok to the mac ?
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you need both a
[usb to serial convertor] and a [null modem cable]
both these items can be got from maplins
or if your thinking of upgrading your receiver
the new technomate receivers now have usb ports
fitted and can be patch etc: direct from a memory stick
and you wont need these cables or your computer in the
same room as the satellite receiver

[gillgurgle]

ok, i'll give it a go and see what happens. i'll be back to you when i've tried it out. cheers

[ca626]

when paching a technomate 500 and loading the lates sofcam would i be able to watch a sports channels??
someone please help me but i dont know wheter to patch my tm 500 or pay some who says i will receive some sports channels but i will have to connected to the internet
thanks

[ca626]

************************************************** ******
always use the latest patches when they are posted
the latest patches say they autoupdate the keys for you.
the patches are third party software added to the latest technomate official software to open certain channels without the need to use cards or cams, by loading the latest patches your receiver should always be upto date. softcams are key files for all the providers and you will need to load
the softcam for any provider who changes keys that are not covered by the patch autoupdate

i know what i'll ask you does not have nothing to do with the current thread but i'm new to the forum but i need help
on paching a technomate 500 and loading the lates sofcam would i be able to watch a sports channels??
but i dont know wheter to patch my tm 500 or pay some who says i will receive some sports channels but i will have to connect the tm 500 to the internet, i'm comfused thank you in advance

[samsheene]

load patch then softcam and you will have loads of channels for sports after that load via accsess hack and you willhave loads more sports channels do a bit of reading in the stickies section at the top of the page and you,ll be amazed at what channels you can get free then a few selected questions and away you go
samsheene

[Manic01]

TM500 does not have patches.

[vinovia]

Anyone know where I can find out what the changes are on new firmware releases. I have the 6900 super

[Manic01]

Start a new thread and you will get more help.

[quookie]

The latest patch for TM5200D seems to be corrupt for some reason. Anyone else have the same problem? I cant seem to download any of the other patches either. Thanks for your help

[Manic01]

Just tried to download and dl ok. Patches not corrupt.

[ca626]

TM500 does not have patches.

so that means i need an image right?
what about the softcams, do i need to load them after i flash the image??

thank you

[mdt]

you can download the required cam emulators and keys via the add-ons server once you have installed a image and connected to the broadband. regards mdt

[Manic01]

Red button downloads keys or you can do it via the blue button/CP.

[suquito]

hello please help my box TM-500 Super I made a new update UR image I install everything ok.
but when I turn on the UR image looks but the box is turned off and turns on and off and there is nothing more
how I can reinstall it again.
please help thanks God bless you