Can't open MTD-Device

[mrcrowley]

Hi my box is a Sagem x1 Neutrino with Sportster (1.7 i think)

I am very new to this so if you need any more info i need to know how to find it.

Despite my newness i have managed to get some channels on this. I can't seem to get any channels using the scan function it takes ages and comes up with nothing not even FTA.

I searched google and other sources and managed to get a services.xml for my area that works but many channels display "Channel not available" But they are in the services.xml and Bouquet files. I think its because they are outdated but without them i would have no channels. I am in the Wigan area. I currently have basic FTA but not the newer ones (BBC3 ITV2 etc).

I figure that the image on this box might be outdated so i tried to flash a new image. From what I've read newer images will auto update the keys??? Anyway i tried to flash Commando_10 x1.img but it comes up withg this error: Can't open MTD-Device

As i am new i have no idea what this means or what to do next. Hope someone can help.
Thanks!

[plasterer]

Are you useing ifa to Flash Mate
Isf so try droppin it in to the temp folder useing Flash FXP
Then upload on remote ....................Paul

[PaphosAL]

and if the image is compressed in rar or zip format- you'll need to uncompress it first, so it has a .img extension, and is exactly 8,257,356 bytes in size.

You then choose Flash w/o Bootloader as the Partition Type (same when you back it up).

Cheers- AL

[mrcrowley]

I did something very dumb and now the box won't boot. Worse still i can't access it on the network (as it won't boot).

How did it end this way?: None of the flashing tools would work for me I don't know why. The only thing that would work is FTP. I found a tool here in the download section that can extract the files and folders from the image. I extracted all the files from the commando image then uploaded them all via FTP (overwriting the existing files), expecting this would update the image. How wrong was i now it won't boot.

I have a backup of all the original files but don't know how i can get in or if I even can get in. Is it possible to do anything with the serial port???

I feel very stupid and have noone to blame but myself.

[MetMan]

I did something very dumb and now the box won't boot. Worse still i can't access it on the network (as it won't boot).

None of the flashing tools would work for me I don't know why. The only thing that would work is FTP. I found a tool here in the download section that can extract the files and folders from the image. I extracted all the files from the commando image then uploaded them all via FTP (overwriting the existing files), expecting this would update the image. How wrong was i now it won't boot.

I have a backup of all the original files but don't know how i can get in or if I even can get in. Is it possible to do anything with the serial port???

I feel very stupid and have noone to blame but myself.

use image flash assistant with ethernet and null modem thru serial (no essential) or null modem and hyperterminal.....cheers

[mrcrowley]

use image flash assistant with ethernet and null modem thru serial (no essential) or null modem and hyperterminal.....cheers

What exactly do i need to do this? "ethernet and null modem thru serial" This sounds very confusing as if i need to connect by ethernet and serial port???

Can you describe the process and what I need to connect?

My pc doesn't have a serial port nore do i have a cable but i will be willing to get one if i can save this box.
Appreciate thanks!

PS: Forgot to say i connect the box via router not crossover cable.

[MetMan]

What exactly do i need to do this? "ethernet and null modem thru serial" This sounds very confusing as if i need to connect by ethernet and serial port???

Can you describe the process and what I need to connect?

My pc doesn't have a serial port nore do i have a cable but i will be willing to get one if i can save this box.
Appreciate thanks!

PS: Forgot to say i connect the box via router not crossover cable.

ok when i use ifa thru router i normally use the straight ethernet only - u can attach the serial for a bootlog but this cable is not essential for this method

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/dlcat-others-7/

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/dlcat-guides-5/

[mrcrowley]

I can't connect straight thru the router because the box is not booting its not making the connection to the router. If i login to my router and go to list of attached devices i can see the box is not present (where previously it was).

Does this also mean i will not be able to make a serial port connection??? and the box really is dead...

[MetMan]

I can't connect straight thru the router because the box is not booting its not making the connection to the router. If i login to my router and go to list of attached devices i can see the box is not present (where previously it was).

Does this also mean i will not be able to make a serial port connection??? and the box really is dead...

ifa is not like ftp it assigns its own ip address, read the tutorial, its the thing to flash an img when ur box will not boot....when u've ~~~~ed it as u have...thru router is ok

[mrcrowley]

The box seems to be stuck at the Loading kernel stage... I tried using IFA to flash the commando image i got on here but it says its not the correct size so i tried lakys instead.

After i click start IFA just gives me a blank window and stays there. Nothing changes on my boxes display stays stuck there Loading kernel...

I read the IFA guide BTW

Only thing is i'm on XP64 dunno if that would make a difference (Theres not errors). I will try rebooting into XP 32 bit to see.

[MetMan]

The box seems to be stuck at the Loading kernel stage... I tried using IFA to flash the commando image i got on here but it says its not the correct size so i tried lakys instead.

After i click start IFA just gives me a blank window and stays there. Nothing changes on my boxes display stays stuck there Loading kernel...

I read the IFA guide BTW

Only thing is i'm on XP64 dunno if that would make a difference (Theres not errors). I will try rebooting into XP 32 bit to see.

i use router xp 32bit with this version of ifa, never fails, just make sure av and firewalls off........image has to be 8.257.536 Bytes and obviously 1x in ur case.....if u used imageworks to chnge remember the setting must be NO BOOTLOADER the default will be WITH BOOTLOADER....this will give u an img of incorrect size and give u problems siimilar to wot u got

setup_dboxifa_en.rar

IFA Image Flashing Assistant TuT.rar

[mrcrowley]

OK it refused to flash on my XP 32bit. When i tried to flash it said something about windows connection sharing was using the ports its needed to operate (even though i don't have internet sharing enabled). Anyway i tried IFA on my Vista laptop and it seems to be working so far yippeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[mrcrowley]

Thanks for all your help and perseverance if it was not for your help i would have given up by now.

There does not seem to be any channels working on the new image and it is very sluggish i assume its updating or something. Anyhow at least I have something i can work with now.

Thanks again!!

[MetMan]

Thanks for all your help and perseverance if it was not for your help i would have given up by now.

There does not seem to be any channels working on the new image and it is very sluggish i assume its updating or something. Anyhow at least I have something i can work with now.

Thanks again!!

should be able to ftp....remember once sorted save ur img and important files to pc......always save golden rule

cheers