Guide: Flashing a Dreambox with Dreamup

[piopat]

what version of dreamup are you using ,i think the most recent is 1.3.3.5 .

[abualferas]

well maybe i found the solution I'll tried it and comeback

[mcfc]

dm500c

hi i got a dm550c but havnt got the files, how n where can i download them thx

[mcfc]

hi i got a dm500c but havnt got the files, how n where can i download them thx

first time on forum

[jackyhood46]

where can i get the null modem cable in singapore?

[piopat]

mcfc try clicking on link number 2 in my signature area and see what images/files are there for the dm500c ,that said they may not do you any good if you live in an area that has changed over to n3. nagra 3 is a new encryption system being brought in to use by the cable companies ,in essence it means all boxes will be useless sooner or later and no fix is available .the only possible exceptions are boxes with a lan port such as dreambox , for cable tv i would take a look at the kryptview a750 and the i connector if your in the uk and starview 6 if your in ireland . im sure you will find threads about these boxes on here .

[Redfoot]

Thanks, really helpfull. Would not have know any better.

[pcurtis]

I hope this gets me out of trouble!

[piopat]

some images have bootloader 7.2 (bl72 ) and your box may need bootloader 7.5(bl75) if you flash the wrong image it may say (no ca or file to big) its not the image at fault its just the bootloader. so if your box is bl75 get an image that also has bl75 and all should be ok.

[gogokt]

Dev Null

i think i got it. i got a serial lead not a null modem. what a f'ing plonker i really am.

I have problem...My DREAMBOX is bricked and if i using serial cable wired as Null modem cable not flash.

[junaidts]

guys! i am trying to buy null model cable of ebay but dont know which one to choose. Help!!

[piopat]

a 9 pin female to 9 pin female null modem cable.

[junaidts]

thanks for the links mate! they were all really helpful.

[special123]

Hi guys ,Ijust bought a DB 500 ,look like is a clone,aswell a 1 USB to RS232 (USB converter cable) and a 1 DB9 female DB9 F 9 pin RS232 Serial null Modem Cable 1.8m .if anybody please let me know if it's the right cables to flash the DB
thanks

[piopat]

the cables you need depend on the type of computer you have ,if you have an older desktop computer with an rs232 socket (this is the same as on the rear of the box ) then all you need is a null modem cable .but if you have a new type desktop or laptop that has no rs232 socket you will need a combination of the null modem cable and the usb to serial cable adaptor that you have .another consideration is if your computer runs on windows xp or windows vista ,xp is best as vista has severe compatability issues . the compatability issue will arise when you try to use your combination of usb to serial and null modem cables on a vista computer ,the adaptor needs a driver (a bit of software that will come on a disk or that you download ) you should have no problem on an xp computer. you may be lucky enough to find a driver that works ,in over 2 years i have not found one that works ,so i use a combination of an acer laptop for downloading ,and editing and an older dell desktop that runs on xp for flashing all boxes ,the dell pc cost just €60 and is excellent .