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[difficult]

Thanks, I have followed the above instructions with my best ability. I hope someone will help me here.

I am stuck with my dreambox dm800 pvr. Its genuine piece of equipment but I am trying to flash it in a stop (ip) mode via net browser. When I select the file and press flash icon, nothing happens.....

strange....

[southpaw]

Thanks, I have followed the above instructions with my best ability. I hope someone will help me here.

I am stuck with my dreambox dm800 pvr. Its genuine piece of equipment but I am trying to flash it in a stop (ip) mode via net browser. When I select the file and press flash icon, nothing happens.....

strange.... try a different web browser, and make sure its Ethernet hard-wired to your home network

[difficult]

try a different web browser, and make sure its Ethernet hard-wired to your home network

I have tried with google chrome, mozilla firefox and opera browser and I am using virgin broadband router/network with Ethernet cable connect to dm800 pv and wifi connection to my laptop which run on windows 7 home edition.

any other suggestion? please

[southpaw]

the file you are attempting to flash needs to be a .NFI file type. (it must end in dot nfi). also before you flash it, the image must be compatible with the box, genuine images for genuine box and clone team images for each clone teams box

[difficult]

Thanks for your reply. I have tried all sort of files, including the website called dreamboxupdate but I am still unable to update the box.....

strange....

[southpaw]

You gotta be doing something wrong mate, it's a very straight forward procedure provided you have the correct NFI file for your box, see youtube for "how to flash dm800"

[difficult]

Thats what I thought but its driving me nuts. I did everything possible but .... uff ... any help please

[andy91]

I'm guessing you have Ethernet cable connected when you power up the box and it says stop. You should see an ip address. Make sure you put the address in web address bar and not search engine. Like others have said its very simple to do will send you a youtube guide if that helps, Andy.

[difficult]

Hi andy, thanks for your reply. I have tried everything possible but nothing works. i have checked and get verification that dreambox is original... I am a beginner and I will appreciate help from someone who knows more than me.... please

[difficult]

I manage to flash my dreambox dm800 pvr but It was a disaster, as my dreambox shows ,sim201 team rami maher#76c error no ca found,now I can't reflash or even communicate with the dreambox.

Now I have got usb flash drive, usb to usb connecting cable. Can someone help me in this terrible situation, please

[piggy12]

I manage to flash my dreambox dm800 pvr but It was a disaster, as my dreambox shows ,sim201 team rami maher#76c error no ca found,now I can't reflash or even communicate with the dreambox.

Now I have got usb flash drive, usb to usb connecting cable. Can someone help me in this terrible situation, please

Well I'm no expert, but I have been up and running for the last two year's with a genuine box. This is a great forum but there are others, google is our best friend so do a bit of searching for your error.
Like I said I'm no expert, but are you sure it's genuine ? Sim 201 ain't for a genuine box. Google no ca found fix.
I use Dreamup and network plus RS232 null modem cable for flashing and works every time.
Hope I've been of help...... don't give up these things are sent to try us.

They do yer f****** head in !!!!! Been there.:eek::eek::eek::eek::smile:

Have a look at 4 posts down.......................

[difficult]

Thanks for you reply.

I have verified its authenticity from dream multimedia website. It is undoubtedly a genuine box, as it codes, mac serial number matches with the information. As I know, all these boxes has builtin sim 201 to to make sure they will not get cloned but there are brainy guys who can copied these boxes too.


I have googled it and I found the information about null/serial cable, which I have ordered it with usb adapter etc.... I am still not an expert and its my first dreambox. It is far too complicated than i thought but there are good people who are helping me here. I should appreciate your help

[southpaw]

Anything with a reference to sim2 or 201 or 210 is clone mate, like i pointed out before you bricked it, you need a genuine image for genuine unit and sim2 image for sim2 clone unit, that "rami-mahah 76c" image you flashed is a sim2 clone image that's about 3 years old , go to dream multimedia website for genuine image, if it is a genuine box that is

[blueflash234]

there's loads of threads on the forum for your problem and there is a no ca tool in the downloads section,have a look and as everybody says you have to watch what image you flash if it says stop and sim 2 you have a clone

[andy91]

How much did you pay for the box and where did you obtain it from? That's a good indicator if its original or a clone mate. Better to use null modem cable and dreamup on a desktop pc with XP windows if you can, its a lot easier. Andy.

[difficult]

Thanks for you repply. I have done authenticity test at dream multimedia website. all serial numbers etc match and I have no doubt left in my mind about that its an original box.


I have a bought a null cable with Usb adapter, can I use windows 7 from my laptop to flash the box?

[southpaw]

Yes but results differ, for best results a straight null modem connection is recommended, however give the USB adapter a try, you need dreamup program and read the numerous guides and posts for " no CA error " fix, you also need a suitable image for your genuine box

[difficult]

Thanks for you repply. I have done authenticity test at dream multimedia website. all serial numbers etc match and I have no doubt left in my mind about that its an original box.


I have a bought a null cable with Usb adapter, can I use windows 7 from my laptop to flash the box?

[southpaw]

Yes but results differ, for best results a straight null modem connection is recommended, however give the USB adapter a try, you need dreamup program and read the numerous guides and posts for " no CA error " fix, you also need a suitable image for your genuine box

[difficult]

I have finally got help from someone. He manage to flash my box and I got TS panel image. It look fantastic but I still want to know if its the best image for HD channels available which can provide a smooth picture quality using between different line, please

[southpaw]

is this the image you got 231507

[difficult]

oh yes you are right. I love the image and graphics but I dont know the inside story..... please do let me about this image ... and how comes he manage to install this image on my genuine dm800?

[southpaw]

oh yes you are right. I love the image and graphics but I dont know the inside story..... please do let me about this image ... and how comes he manage to install this image on my genuine dm800?
I think your genuine box is a clone mate, not sure which version you have but the latest sim2 images are 84D and contain latest dmm drivers for best performance, when the box boots up check the lcd screen for any reference of "sim2" , is the guy who fixed the box the same guy who sold you the box ?

[difficult]

I have checked the authenticity of on dream multimedia website and now i have little or no doubt that its an original box, unless if you can provide me with good information.....

I have tried to flash the box myself but i ended up with a big disaster. Here you can see the message for the sim number etc...

231632

No, its a different guys who set up the box. I bought the box from an auction website .....E**y.....

[andy91]

You never answered my question. How much did you pay for the box? If it was over ?400 it might be an original. If it was ?125 or similar its definitely a clone, Andy.

[southpaw]

the fact you are running tsimage on it tells me its a clone, afaik this image is only used on sim2 clone box

[andy91]

Its a clone so don't be fooled. I don't know anyone with an original so your not on your own. Have you still got the fleebay listing? Andy.

[southpaw]

the fact you are running tsimage on it tells me its a clone, afaik this image is only used on sim2 clone box. When booting the box what does the lcd screen display now without the error ?

[difficult]

You never answered my question. How much did you pay for the box? If it was over ?400 it might be an original. If it was ?125 or similar its definitely a clone, Andy.


I got it as a second hand/used I paid around ?145.00 plus postage and packaging. My brother has got dreambox dm800 se cloned version. I can see the difference in quality. This dream dm800 pvr is much better with built-in quality which I can see with my eyes. I did authenticity test on the website. Serial number and mac number, both match with the sticker on the box.....

[andy91]

Whose to say the details you have are also cloned:) Andy.

[difficult]

You never answered my question. How much did you pay for the box? If it was over ?400 it might be an original. If it was ?125 or similar its definitely a clone, Andy.


I got it as a second hand/used I paid around ?145.00 plus postage and packaging. My brother has got dreambox dm800 se cloned version. I can see the difference in quality. This dream dm800 pvr is much better with built-in quality which I can see with my eyes. I did authenticity test on the website. Serial number and mac number, both match with the sticker on the box.....

[southpaw]

I got it as a second hand/used I paid around ?145.00 plus postage and packaging. My brother has got dreambox dm800 se cloned version. I can see the difference in quality. This dream dm800 pvr is much better with built-in quality which I can see with my eyes. I did authenticity test on the website. Serial number and mac number, both match with the sticker on the box.....
were do you think the clone makers get there 1st unit for cloning, they buy a genuine product, I am not bothered what you have , genuine, clone , imaginary, it don't matter to me, I am trying to help you as next time you come to upgrade it you gonna be stuck with a "no ca error fault" again , its running a clone image and the screen states sim2 , comparing the packaging from the box is plain stupid, the genuine authenticity test does not involve the packaging, you need to run the plugin on the box and enter the verification code on dmm website.
you aint the 1st to be fooled and you wont be the last, there is nothing wrong with a clone dm provided you know what you got

[digicon]

The information i gather from the screenshot the OP has posted its a 100% CLONE Sim201 800, the big give away is of course the Sim201 message but also the extremely old and outdated www. address for images.

if it was genuine it would say Dream Multimedia and nothing else

Regards

[difficult]

Whose to say the details you have are also cloned:) Andy.


what exactly you want to say mate?

[difficult]

were do you think the clone makers get there 1st unit for cloning, they buy a genuine product, I am not bothered what you have , genuine, clone , imaginary, it don't matter to me, I am trying to help you as next time you come to upgrade it you gonna be stuck with a "no ca error fault" again , its running a clone image and the screen states sim2 , comparing the packaging from the box is plain stupid, the genuine authenticity test does not involve the packaging, you need to run the plugin on the box and enter the verification code on dmm website.
you aint the 1st to be fooled and you wont be the last, there is nothing wrong with a clone dm provided you know what you got

I really appreciate your help and thats why I am seeking your help. I have been told that it is 100% genuine box. if I found it that it not genuine box, I can still return it and I can buy dm800 se at a cheaper price direct from china.

tbh, I have run the plugin on the box, I copied the code at the dream multimedia website. Than I verified the information with the box. Every thing seems to be....


I really want to know, if it is original or cloned box.... as I mentioned before, if it is a cloned box, i will return it back I got only couple of days before I decide ...

[difficult]

The information i gather from the screenshot the OP has posted its a 100% CLONE Sim201 800, the big give away is of course the Sim201 message but also the extremely old and outdated www. address for images.

if it was genuine it would say Dream Multimedia and nothing else

Regards


I just have been to the website where the tsimage has been downloaded. it confirms that it is an original image for an original box .... help to get identify if its an original box or cloned one.... please


here is the link
http://www.dreamoem.com/showthread.php?5088-TSimage-OE2.0_3.0_04022013

[digicon]

That website my friend is for CLONE Dream multimedia products only it is not DM's official site.

The box you have is a 100% CLONE Sim201 receiver if you flash it with an original image from the Dream Multimedia website you will brick it completely.

you have been informed countless times by 2 well respected members Southpaw & Andy91 that this is a clone receiver well i concur so thats a 3rd

[andy91]

As Southpaw and Digicon have both said its a clone mate. We aren't here to gloat but to help. I'm a novice compared to them but even I know your box points to a clone. Ive 2 myself there's nothing wrong with them only the price you paid. You can get the same new from China for 100 quid delivered. Andy.

[difficult]

http://youtu.be/ZPLmq852y8c
That website my friend is for CLONE Dream multimedia products only it is not DM's official site.

The box you have is a 100% CLONE Sim201 receiver if you flash it with an original image from the Dream Multimedia website you will brick it completely.

you have been informed countless times by 2 well respected members Southpaw & Andy91 that this is a clone receiver well i concur so thats a 3rd


I understand and respect the valued opinion of senior members but I have been refereed to do certain test to check the authenticity of my dreambox. I have done similar tlest to my box and results seem to be positive. Now I need your opinion for very last time before I contact with my seller for refund...

here is the video and i did the similar test on my box My Dreambox is 100% Original - YouTube (http://youtu.be/ZPLmq852y8c)

[digicon]

difficult by username and by nature it seems, Only Joking.

The picture you posted of the front of the LCD screen clearly states Sim201 Team and the www. address i referred to is also on that screen which is the old address for dreamoem who are CLONE image makers

the box is a Clone

[difficult]

difficult by username and by nature it seems, Only Joking.

The picture you posted of the front of the LCD screen clearly states Sim201 Team and the www. address i referred to is also on that screen which is the old address for dreamoem who are CLONE image makers

the box is a Clone



I just got the confirmation from the guy who update my box. He told me that he used an original image and he told me that it is an original box.

But I still want to know for sure if its an original box. If its not a original box, i will return it back to the seller. BUT I dont want to return it if its an original box....

Can you guys give me a tip to find out if its an original box?

[digicon]

I just got the confirmation from the guy who update my box. He told me that he used an original image and he told me that it is an original box.

But I still want to know for sure if its an original box. If its not a original box, i will return it back to the seller. BUT I dont want to return it if its an original box....

Can you guys give me a tip to find out if its an original box?


Tell you what contact dream multimedia direct by email and enclose the screenshot from page 2 that you uploaded that has the Sim201 on screen i am sure they will put you straight, As it appears that our word is still not good enough

Regards

[southpaw]

I just got the confirmation from the guy who update my box. He told me that he used an original image and he told me that it is an original box.

But I still want to know for sure if its an original box. If its not a original box, i will return it back to the seller. BUT I dont want to return it if its an original box....

Can you guys give me a tip to find out if its an original box?

He is either lying or don't know his ass from his elbow, the box is 100% clone, the display tells you that, the image is made only for clones, anything sim2 is clone, dmm do not do sim2 boxes, I
Suggest this thread gets closed as we just going over the same ground as page 2 with you trying to convince yourself you have not been conned!

[piggy12]

We live and learn, we all live but we don't all learn,:joyous:
I'm in agreement with southpaw............close the thread as it's going nowhere.

[difficult]

He is either lying or don't know his ass from his elbow, the box is 100% clone, the display tells you that, the image is made only for clones, anything sim2 is clone, dmm do not do sim2 boxes, I
Suggest this thread gets closed as we just going over the same ground as page 2 with you trying to convince yourself you have not been conned!


Thanks for your confident posts. I have reported back it seller and my seller is agreed to refund me ?50.00 back into my account. I think, this box is worth it. Now I can enjoy it, until 4k dreambox will available in market.

I really appreciate your help.


One very strange thing is happening with this box. Whenever I try to update with a clone box, it shows an error and I have to dreamup and flash it original image, it works fine... its very strangely cloned box ... lol


What is the best and the most beautiful image (graphically and techincally) available in the market? You guys are geek you can recommend me with good solution please..

Regards guys

[andy91]

It seems to me that you know more than the rest of us so google original dreambox images and stick that on. Digicon is right Difficult by name Difficult by nature. Your on your own now mate you know best. Andy.

[neilaj8]

Hi people,
Trying to get some help... I have a Dreambox 800 clone, my remote works fine one minute and then does not respond a all the next. I cannot change channels at all when this is happening, obvious changes have been the batteries and I Gen bought another remote. Same problem occurs?? Anyone else had this problem?please help.

[andy91]

Two buttons at top, one says Tv the other says Dreambox make sure you aint pressed Tv by mistake cos it wont work, Andy.

[southpaw]

Check it's working with a camera phone, it should light up on phone screen when button pressed, if it is it sounds like the i-r receiver, intermittent problem may suggest it's loose, take off cover and check, it's situated by on-off button, good luck

[piggy12]

Thanks for your confident posts. I have reported back it seller and my seller is agreed to refund me ?50.00 back into my account. I think, this box is worth it. Now I can enjoy it, until 4k dreambox will available in market.

I really appreciate your help.


One very strange thing is happening with this box. Whenever I try to update with a clone box, it shows an error and I have to dreamup and flash it original image, it works fine... its very strangely cloned box ... lol


What is the best and the most beautiful image (graphically and techincally) available in the market? You guys are geek you can recommend me with good solution please..

Regards guys

Done well there ?50 quid back......the best and most beautiful image is the one you like.......so try a few............................................... ........................and a few more.:joyous:

[difficult]

Done well there ?50 quid back......the best and most beautiful image is the one you like.......so try a few............................................... ........................and a few more.:joyous:

I have tried few images .... I liked tsimage the most but guys who installed this image, he could not get tspanel installed with this image... He installed backup image. which didnt work. He had to install one more image, which I didnt like it and now recently, he installed openpli image, which is NOT as beautiful as tspanel is but I can live with it.


But I am still in search for the best, beautiful and stable image, especially for .cfg files.... please


any suggestions please?

I also need bouquet list for 13.0E and 28.2E togather with HD, Movies, Sports channels togather.... please



I also manage to download picons but still there are lot of channels which are missing picons ... I will appreciate your help

[difficult]

I have one main problem that information bar doesnt appear full in my tv screen but it does show full information web screen shot .... I need your serious help guys

[southpaw]

I have one main problem that information bar doesnt appear full in my tv screen but it does show full information web screen shot .... I need your serious help guys
there is a menu on most images with settings for info bars, menu- setup- customize, should be an option for "show 2nd info bar" , on my Pli box it displays when you press "ok" twice. Your picons issue you need to update the picons folder , if you are viewing sly-uk 28.8 use this http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/attachments/f216/224259d1381572980-medlock-sky-uk-28-2e-enigma2-bouquets-picons-updated-regularly-medlock.skyuk.picon.pack.12.10.13.rar kindly uploaded by Medlock

[difficult]

there is a menu on most images with settings for info bars, menu- setup- customize, should be an option for "show 2nd info bar" , on my Pli box it displays when you press "ok" twice. Your picons issue you need to update the picons folder , if you are viewing sly-uk 28.8 use this http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/attachments/f216/224259d1381572980-medlock-sky-uk-28-2e-enigma2-bouquets-picons-updated-regularly-medlock.skyuk.picon.pack.12.10.13.rar kindly uploaded by Medlock

Thanks I am using medlock picons but my dreambox doesnt load up all picons in open pli....

I tried to trun off, change time for second info bar etc but it doesnt effect to my main information bar at bottom. It still doesnt fit right into screen. i changed skin but problem is still there

I need help....

secondly sometime.... my net connect in my receiver just goes off.... I cant access receriver from 161001 and none of channels work except fta......

I need a serious help guys

[digicon]

I am afraid you will not receive any help for any problem which relates to obtaining payTV services illegally

[mtv1]

pm sent :roflmao: i'll bet :)

[difficult]

I simply need help regarding connection and software to my receiver

[andy91]

Shouldn't have antagonised half the senior members on the forum and you might have got some inside information lol Seriously though what you want we cant talk about openly as we will all be wearing grey coats.
Google is your best bet mate.

Andy.

[difficult]

we will all be wearing grey coats.
Google is your best bet mate.

Andy.

I sincerely respect you all guys with my naivety but i still hope that I will get some help from your experience and valueable knowledge. I am unable to get the right help from dr google.

[southpaw]

pm sent :roflmao: i'll bet :)

he tried that one last week and got blanked ,
Mr difficult, try checking your aspect ratio on box, as I have never come across a menu that gets cropped in openpli I can only suggest its settings related between box and tv , for your other problem , when the issue happens check if the box can download from addon server (menu plugins download plugins) if it can then the box is speaking to the outside world, so the problem must be at the other end of were your box speaks to for the stuff we cant talk about,
lighten up on him lads, we were all new at one point and to be fair he was being told one thing from us and another from elsewhere

[difficult]

Mr difficult, try checking your aspect ratio on box, as I have never come across a menu that gets cropped in openpli I can only suggest its settings related between box and tv , for your other problem , when the issue happens check if the box can download from addon server (menu plugins download plugins) if it can then the box is speaking to the outside world, so the problem must be at the other end of were your box speaks to for the stuff we cant talk about,
lighten up on him lads, we were all new at one point and to be fair he was being told one thing from us and another from elsewhere

I tried all setting in my tele but still doesnt work.... I cant see the full info panel at the right bottom.

Secondly, I get error message of Oops! Google Chrome could not connect to 161001............

I think there is a problem either with superhub (virgin) or dreambox ....... the guy who set up. he told me to buy vu, as he think that vu is much better quality box and it has less errors and he further mentioned that dream multimedia doesn't have a team which can release better software as other receiver does..


anyway.. I still need a dream box doctor ... here

[andy91]

Same for all boxes. Go into your network and enable Dhcp and reboot the box you should have connection. As a rule gateway ip and nameserver should match but on Virgin you sometimes have to use 194.168.4.100 as primary nameserver and 194.168.8.100 as secondary try that and do a network test and see if you have connection. Personally I use a static ip address and have Dhcp switched off.
Whether you have a dreambox or vu you will still have the same network problem. Both are good enigma 2 boxes.
Andy.

[southpaw]

try the settings in the box menu, menu-setup-system-av settings .
google chrome or any browser for that matter will not connect to an address that reads 161001 , try this format , replace the x with your box`s I-p numbers. http://192.168.xx.xxx:16001/

[difficult]

try the settings in the box menu, menu-setup-system-av settings .
google chrome or any browser for that matter will not connect to an address that reads 161001 , try this format , replace the x with your box`s I-p numbers. http://192.168.xx.xxx:16001/



oh sorry I have been using 192.168.x.x.16001


It does sometimes show the server and all relevant info but sometime it just disappears and I am unable to connect with my dream and my dream also loose communication.

I know, most likely problem is with my superhub but I dont know what to do...

[difficult]

Same for all boxes. Personally I use a static ip address and have Dhcp switched off.
Whether you have a dreambox or vu you will still have the same network problem. Both are good enigma 2 boxes.
Andy.

Thanks for your reply....

I am already using static ip but I think dhcp is still on at my dreambox.....

I can always control my dream via web browser but 16001 info and dream's communication with other has a problem..... Can i borrow your brain please

[andy91]

If your network is working I cant see what your problem is and what your trying to do.
I cant say to much without breaking forum rules.

Andy.

[difficult]

I am not fully aware of forum rule but is it not possible if we can go bit of private!!

[southpaw]

I am not fully aware of forum rule but is it not possible if we can go bit of private!!

I would say its a superhub issue rather than a dreambox issue, the superhub has a history of dropouts and flakey connections

[andy91]

Ive a supahub and it doesn't like fixed ip so Ive had to use a dynamic ip. Try it with Dhcp enabled,

Andy.

[difficult]

Now I have another question,

Can I increase memory/ram of my dreambox to increase its speed and install more plugins?

[southpaw]

Physically no, few software tweaks you can do but best to install as few plugins as possible to keep box running smooth and crash free

[difficult]

Physically no, few software tweaks you can do but best to install as few plugins as possible to keep box running smooth and crash free

thanks for your helpful information......

Since I have some issue with open pli, can you recommend me any other latest, stable and stylish image for dm800 pvr please?

[southpaw]

pli is all I use now so cant recommend any others mate, its about as stable and stylish as your gonna get for a clone dm800, just chill and watch some tv, as per manufacturers intended purpose:joyous:

[difficult]

pli is all I use now so cant recommend any others mate, its about as stable and stylish as your gonna get for a clone dm800, just chill and watch some tv, as per manufacturers intended purpose:joyous:

I found that tsimage more stylish and stable than pli but I ended up having pli in my system.....

My question is, do you think if there is any better image for original dream (anything better than open pli) ..... I will try in my box .... if there is any better image than pli and tsimage?

[southpaw]

Pli is a fine image but it's all down to personal taste, they are pretty much all stable and perform as well as each other ,just a matter of personal preference, you just gonna have to experiment and see what you like

[difficult]

Pli is a fine image but it's all down to personal taste, they are pretty much all stable and perform as well as each other ,just a matter of personal preference, you just gonna have to experiment and see what you like




Since I installed openpli, I had some issue and my box keep crashing it.... Now, my box stopped working all together and I also found notoriously difficult to install some important panels on it. i am therefore back to tsimage but it also crashed for fifth time since I installed it.....

[southpaw]

Your installing too many plugins, keep it lean and only install what you really need

[piggy12]

You still here ?:eviltongue:
Ok then, still here, not sure, but are the plugins for genuine box's or clones that you've installed ?
Green screen of death usually points to something don't agree with the image.

Last reply to this thread...................................but then again we all need some help at sometime or another.

[difficult]

I am in process of learning and my box is back with openpli latest version and I have installed picons in usb now I need help....


1) Still lot of picons are missing on the dreambox.... even they show on dreamEdit

2) I want to know how to update channels list time to time

3) Is there any plugin that I can use to view latest movies (HD and 3D) movies

4) is iptv anybetter for dreambox?


I will appreciate your help ..