Guide: Flashing a Dreambox with Dreamup

[bash]

initally when you load dream up, do you choose com1 or two from the drop down or do you leave them do you tick the box marked " used network"?

[bash]

do you have to put the ip addresses in?

[millerlfc]

initally when you load dream up, do you choose com1 or two from the drop down or do you leave them do you tick the box marked " used network"?

i load com1 m8 i just need help

[Devilfish]

You use which ever suits your needs. Most PCs only have one com port so select com1.

If you are only using a null modem cable then don't check the 'use network' box.

[vinod]

dreambox

hi ive got a dreambox but i do not know how to fix it as it has gone it keeps on saying service could not be found this hppend after the keys rolled can u show me how to fix it or is there an easy way of doing it . also do u have to connect the dreambox to ur computer and ur TV simultaneously to flash it. and can u use a trial version of smartFTP of do u have to get a full license for it to work.THNX

[vinod]

Dreambox

Sorry. but i also heard about autoupdating keys and stuff like tat does tat mean tat the box will not go out ever again.

[lorrebreaker]

Follow the instructions in this thread and you should be fine

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1273

Trial version of smartftp will still work for a limited period, or you could use a free client like filezilla.

[alpina79]

ty ... I got a serial cable which does not work. I'll try it with modem cable tomoroow

[animal666]

i have flashed the drive with dw 2.0. but all i get a a boot screen, it asked for time zone and then, back to boot screen and nothing happens.

any help lads would be appreciated.

[animal666]

read booted it and now scanning. thanks lads.

[animal666]

need help. have manual scanned box, and all channels have come up, but only the free to view channels are showing. i have used digital world 2.0.

what have i done wrong. i scanned with bruteforce as i live in england.

any help would be very much appreciated.

[Devilfish]

Go to a premium channel and press Blue then OK.

[andy4]

were can i get null modem cable from for my dm500c so i can flash it

[Jaffa]

were can i get null modem cable from for my dm500c so i can flash it

You will get one on Ebay m8 for next to nothing plus postage.

[vld777]

How Do I Use Dreamup?

If, for any reason, your box won't boot, you will have to use Dreamup to flash an image instead of Flash Wizard Pro or any other method. You won't be able to connect via ethernet so no ip address is required. It may be that the process simply hung up during flashing or you accidentally pulled the plug half way through (yes it did happen to me). This will get you back on track.

Required

• Null Modem Cable
• Image File (.img)
• DreamUp Program
  

Instructions

• Disconnect all cables from your dreambox, including the power
• Connect the null modem cable to the dreambox and to your PC
• Load Dreamup.exe
• Click Connect and you will see a message like this

• Connect the power and the bootloader should be copied to the box
• The message should now say 'Box attached and Ready'
• Click Flash on the right hand side and select the image to be flashed
• Click Yes or Ya (depending on the version)

Note: If you're flashing a backup image, select NO.

• The image should then be uploaded to the box
• There will be a countdown timer at the bottom of the program

• After the image is uploaded, it will be flashed to memory
• The finished process should look like this:

• Click OK and close down Dreamup
• Power off the dreambox for 30 seconds then power up
• If any errors appear, check all cables are connected properly and repeat the process but do not use the PC while it's running

Good Luck!

Thanks kaos!!