new to dbox

[skinterz]

alright

ive got a 1x dbox2 with andromeda image,ive never flashed and image on it before and wanted to try the blade image .

ive downloaded the dbox2 guide and understand i have to save the image i already have just incase i balls it up .

im unsure about what it means by the FTP method ,ive dowloaded smartFTP and im up to Connect via your FTP Program to your box and copy the image to the main /tmp folder . do i put the image i want on the FTP program ?

also do i connect the dbox using ethernet ?

cheers .

[plasterer]

When you connect Via ftp
You will see your Image on the left hand side of you PC
Were ever you saved it to

On the Right is all the D Box Files
Open the Temp folder on the Right
Then on your pc side Right click the image and select Transfer the image
is now in the Temp folder of the D Box
Dont switch off the box till its flashed or you will lose the image
Now do the Following on the remote

FTP .img file to the /tmp folder on the box.

Using remote...

DBOX
SERVICE MENU
SOFTWARE UPDATE
EXPERT FUNCTIONS
WRITE ONE PARTITION
FLASH WITHOUT BOOTLOADER

Select the image from the list and select yes........Lets Know how it goes ..Paul

[skinterz]

cheers m8

ill have a go of it and let you know how it goes .

one more thing how do i convert the blade image to 1x?

[plasterer]

Just Download the 1 x Mate .......Paul

[gizmo.1484]

cheers m8

ill have a go of it and let you know how it goes .

one more thing how do i convert the blade image to 1x?

You can convert a 2x image to 1x image by using the image converter in downloads.........................
So download the blade image 2x and use the image converter to make it 1x then flash it to your box. You can do this with any 2x image

[plasterer]

You Cant convert SquashFS images mate
Only JFFS2 images can be converted this way
Blade can be done this way .....Paul

[skinterz]

i give you my email for the 1x image you said you would send so cheers for that and just for my own curiosity i downloaded the convertor and changed the image to 1x .

cheers

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can u use the ethernet connection or do i need null cable?..what the diff?

cheers

[plasterer]

Enthernet Connection is fine
With this you need a rj45 enthernet crossover cable
A straight cable will not work this way .....Paul

[skinterz]

cheers m8 just gonna order one of them now

[johnlogie]

Get one from maplins for a fiver mate

[skinterz]

yeah picked one up on ebay cheap as chips

[pete2vinal]

can the v plus box be hacked? im getting tired of the dbox2 as it keeps failing

[BRIN_1307]

nokia dbox2 has never failed on me why does yours what goes wrong and yes u can i think you have to do something with the card

[skinterz]

paul you there mate?....i got the rj45 enthernet crossover cable, saved my image back up one partition ,flash without bootloader .

i read the FAQ and it says You can then connect via your FTP Program and save it to your PC. but when i connect to the pc and open up the prog im lost from there .do i have to put my isp login and password into the FTP program?

cheers .

[scubar]

username = root
password = dbox2
depending on image