Got drunk last week, messed up my Dreambox!!! (Please help!!!)

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  • squizz
    Newbie
    • Apr 2009
    • 7

    #1

    DM500 Got drunk last week, messed up my Dreambox!!! (Please help!!!)

    Hi...

    This is my first post, fairly new to the cable scene, I am quite computer literate, but I'm stuck with this problem.

    I've searched all these forums, downloaded and done all sorts of things to no avail. If somebody could help it would be very much appreciated!!!

    I've got a dreambox 500c, it was working great with all the channels, no problem.

    Then I drunk a bottle of red wine, and started exploring the menus a bit. One of the menus I remember was "Panic Button". I remember thinking "Wonder what that does?" then I remember thinking "Don't like the look of that..." then I remember my finger pressing it. (After which, I don't remember anything...)

    Anyway, end result, I've got all the FTA channels, but none of the good stuff. The premium channels are listed but just show black screen.

    I've tried reflashing the box... I've tried messing with the key codes but wasn't sure what was the correct key for my area... I've tried various other stuff but can't get it back the way it was.

    If anybody can please help me I'd really appreciate it, and I promise never to touch another drop ever again!!!
  • loncell
    DK Veteran
    • Jun 2008
    • 625

    #2
    you will nedd to add the keys and scan again.panic button will erase the boxes keys so to make it look like a FTA .

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    • reep
      Newbie
      • Mar 2009
      • 1

      #3
      I've got a dreambox 500c, the firmware came with is pretty old. I am looking for an updated firmware to use in it.. I hope to get a link from someone in this forum.
      thankyou..

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      • MetalKettle
        V.I.P.P.T. Member
        • Sep 2008
        • 797

        #4
        Originally posted by squizz
        Hi...

        This is my first post, fairly new to the cable scene, I am quite computer literate, but I'm stuck with this problem.

        I've searched all these forums, downloaded and done all sorts of things to no avail. If somebody could help it would be very much appreciated!!!

        I've got a dreambox 500c, it was working great with all the channels, no problem.

        Then I drunk a bottle of red wine, and started exploring the menus a bit. One of the menus I remember was "Panic Button". I remember thinking "Wonder what that does?" then I remember thinking "Don't like the look of that..." then I remember my finger pressing it. (After which, I don't remember anything...)

        Anyway, end result, I've got all the FTA channels, but none of the good stuff. The premium channels are listed but just show black screen.

        I've tried reflashing the box... I've tried messing with the key codes but wasn't sure what was the correct key for my area... I've tried various other stuff but can't get it back the way it was.

        If anybody can please help me I'd really appreciate it, and I promise never to touch another drop ever again!!!
        Been there done that.... I even tryed flashing my dreambox with a wii game once whilst pi$$ed. . Happy days !
        XBMC/KODI Developer

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        • MetalKettle
          V.I.P.P.T. Member
          • Sep 2008
          • 797

          #5
          Originally posted by reep
          I've got a dreambox 500c, the firmware came with is pretty old. I am looking for an updated firmware to use in it.. I hope to get a link from someone in this forum.
          thankyou..
          Do some constructive posts mate and you'll have the pick of the downloads section. Have a look at DK 1.1
          XBMC/KODI Developer

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          • DJSimo
            DK Veteran
            • Nov 2008
            • 453

            #6
            Originally posted by squizz
            Hi...

            This is my first post, fairly new to the cable scene, I am quite computer literate, but I'm stuck with this problem.

            I've searched all these forums, downloaded and done all sorts of things to no avail. If somebody could help it would be very much appreciated!!!

            I've got a dreambox 500c, it was working great with all the channels, no problem.

            Then I drunk a bottle of red wine, and started exploring the menus a bit. One of the menus I remember was "Panic Button". I remember thinking "Wonder what that does?" then I remember thinking "Don't like the look of that..." then I remember my finger pressing it. (After which, I don't remember anything...)

            Anyway, end result, I've got all the FTA channels, but none of the good stuff. The premium channels are listed but just show black screen.

            I've tried reflashing the box... I've tried messing with the key codes but wasn't sure what was the correct key for my area... I've tried various other stuff but can't get it back the way it was.

            If anybody can please help me I'd really appreciate it, and I promise never to touch another drop ever again!!!
            Loving this thread, thought it was only me that done things like that whilst under the influence!!!!

            I also found out that flashing dm8000 images into your dm500 doesnt make it a HD box

            It seemed a goood idea after about seven Vodka & Red Bulls

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            • squizz
              Newbie
              • Apr 2009
              • 7

              #7
              Problem sorted...

              Hi Everyone...

              Got the problem sorted. Used a key updater plug in which sorted it out in seconds!!!

              Thanks for your help!

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              • gmb45

                #8
                Originally posted by squizz
                Hi...

                This is my first post, fairly new to the cable scene, I am quite computer literate, but I'm stuck with this problem.

                I've searched all these forums, downloaded and done all sorts of things to no avail. If somebody could help it would be very much appreciated!!!

                I've got a dreambox 500c, it was working great with all the channels, no problem.

                Then I drunk a bottle of red wine, and started exploring the menus a bit. One of the menus I remember was "Panic Button". I remember thinking "Wonder what that does?" then I remember thinking "Don't like the look of that..." then I remember my finger pressing it. (After which, I don't remember anything...)

                Anyway, end result, I've got all the FTA channels, but none of the good stuff. The premium channels are listed but just show black screen.

                I've tried reflashing the box... I've tried messing with the key codes but wasn't sure what was the correct key for my area... I've tried various other stuff but can't get it back the way it was.

                If anybody can please help me I'd really appreciate it, and I promise never to touch another drop ever again!!!
                you not related to zap r u ?

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                • vikramsahai08
                  Newbie
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 1

                  #9
                  i'm really pissed off with this...i've pressed the panic button and now i dont have any channels

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                  • Curious123
                    V.I.P. Member
                    • Apr 2008
                    • 2591

                    #10
                    Originally posted by vikramsahai08
                    i'm really pissed off with this...i've pressed the panic button and now i dont have any channels
                    Ah yes the button for when VM are knocking on your door!. You need to start again from scratch i.e flash a new image , download and install keys and cam.

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                    • CHRISTOF
                      Top Poster
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 182

                      #11
                      a bart simpson moment eh?see a button and feel the urge to press it

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                      • liam4ver
                        Newbie
                        • May 2010
                        • 4

                        #12
                        key updater plug?

                        Originally posted by squizz
                        Hi Everyone...

                        Got the problem sorted. Used a key updater plug in which sorted it out in seconds!!!

                        Thanks for your help!
                        hi mate where can i get the key updater plug? cos i also mess up my box by pressing pb could you please help this poor feller out many thanks!

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