Guide: Flashing a Dreambox with Dreamup

[ACEL]

I am using Dreamup V1.3.30 on my DM500c Clone. It could detect box but hangs at uploading flash-loader. I am using USB rs232 converter with null cable. Both my laptop win& and XP faced e same problem. Anyone know how to resolve

[Logger]

Try plugging into lan cable and flash via using network too.

[ACEL]

That was what i did. Connected both the null cable and also lan cable to router & the 500c

[ch33siang]

Any kind soul can PM me the key/rom files?

[KaosX]

Lan

Is it suggested to use Lan instead of null modem for flashing? I'm using a laptop that hasn't a serial port.

[Rain3797]

can anyone tell me why i cannot download the file, even after i tried posting and waited for more than 15min?

[**OVERRIDE**]

can anyone tell me why i cannot download the file, even after i tried posting and waited for more than 15min?

Think you'll need more than one post too start getting files from here...

[Rain3797]

what do i do if i get the message
[Unable to open COM-PORT-aborting]

[keanu87]

erm... i have dream up v1321 and 1339 to flash my clone... but it doesn't acknowledge the type of box or rather no response after i hit the connect button... please advise. many thanks.

oh btw, the original software is like 2010 super box with NE N1.08 crap... and the box doesn't have an ethernet port... only have rs232.

[adamfaloona]

What is the best way to get ccam onto DM500?

[piopat]

you can usually install it using the remote control , that means if you have a suitable image (an image is the name for the tv software) and your box is connected to your router then you can install cccam that way .

however again with a suitable image you can use dream control center to FTP (ftp means to send a file ) cccam into your box .

[livingfool]

Hi, I am new here. My blackbox 888 had hang. No image and the LED is on. Anyway to fix it. I try to connect my ethernet to the box set but cant get any connection...pls advice...

[piopat]

that box is the same as a dreambox dm500 ,if you cant connect via ethernet that leaves one alternative which is you need to use a null modem cable and dreamup to flash the box .

a null modem cable connects to the 9 pin connection on the rear of the box ,your computer needs to have the same 9 pin connection so you can connect the null modem cable to it . if your computer has no 9 pin connection you will need a usb to serial adaptor ,in effect this connects to your null modem cable giving a null modem end for your box and a usb end for your computer .

when using a usb to serial adaptor you need whats called a driver ,simply put this is software (which you download) that helps your computer see and speak with your box ,if you have no driver the usb to serial adaptor wont work .

in my experience its very difficult if not impossible to find a driver that will work on newer computers especially those running on windows vista . i personally gave up searching for a driver and bought a second hand desktop computer ,most desktops have the same 9 pin connection that you have on the rear of your box so then all you need is the null modem cable and no adaptor or driver is required . so if you have access to a desktop computer thats better ,or maybe you know someone familly or friend that has one .

[benjaminling]

My Dreambox has light but no image.. i am new here. can anyone help me?

[piopat]

hi mate you dont say what box you have but id say you will have to get a suitable image and reflash the box .