Zgemme H2H Stuck on boot

[Keninho83]

Im not sure how you mean? Im unzipping the packed files to the usb root.

Zgemma
H3
All 4 or 5 of the files

[happy_highlander]

Can I have a guess that you are placing the h3 folder on the root of the usb if this is the case you need to put the zgemma folder on the root which will contain the h3 folder which in turn contains the boot files. try unzipping first then making sure the it is zgemma>h3>files then copying zgemma folder to root of usb

[Keninho83]

No, zgemma goes straight to the root mate

[happy_highlander]

I still prefer to extract to pc then copy over. the old vu+ clones didn't like it when you extracted direct to usb and often wouldn't flash and the zgemma are derivatives from the vu clones although are now a brand in there own right and not clone's of anything else

[Keninho83]

Right, tried flashing it there by extracting to PC and dragging over. Same outcome

[happy_highlander]

You are using the rear usb port with no other usb in there I presume

[Keninho83]

You are using the rear usb port with no other usb in there I presume

Yeah although i knew that would be a question that id be asked! Up until i had problems flashing it before, i didnt even realise there was one at the front behind the flap!

[happy_highlander]

haha ok m8, at this point I'd say it's faulty and get rid

[Keninho83]

Looks like it. To be fair, ive been quite lucky with my boxes over the years. Through all the numerous Starviews, Kryptviews, Proteks etc, this is probably the first time i can recall a faulty set.

Dont know whether to ask for a replacement or a refund and buy from another supplier

[martin035]

haha ok m8, at this point I'd say it's faulty and get rid

Aye, back to the seller and get another don't be put off by one bad box

[Keninho83]

So would a faulty bootloader just wipe the box even after id flashed it and had it up and running? Also, how long do you guys leave it after flashing it for it to boot and load up?

[happy_highlander]

So would a faulty bootloader just wipe the box even after id flashed it and had it up and running? Also, how long do you guys leave it after flashing it for it to boot and load up?

Not usually but a fault at low level on the boot loader could indicate a corrupt section on the flash which would do what your describing hence the get a replacement. No point messing any more with a sub 100 quid box that doesn't have an rs232 port. It can take while for first boot

[Keninho83]

Not usually but a fault at low level on the boot loader could indicate a corrupt section on the flash which would do what your describing hence the get a replacement. No point messing any more with a sub 100 quid box that doesn't have an rs232 port. It can take while for first boot

The first time i flashed it, it went on to the boot screen and stayed there so i just turned off the tv. Good couple of hours later i had 5 a sides so went out and when i got home from that, it had booted up and was functional. Mustve taken at least 3 hours!

[martin035]

Dont know whether to ask for a replacement or a refund and buy from another supplier

Either/or as long as you get a work H2.H , it would be less hassle if the original seller just sent you a replacement.

So would a faulty bootloader just wipe the box even after id flashed it and had it up and running? Also, how long do you guys leave it after flashing it for it to boot and load up?

TBH sound like your Zgemma was f@cked. With the H series of Zgemma after flashing, you switch on 'Boot' shows on the front panel for a couple of seconds then a count up from 0 to 100 is displayed, stopping a few times around 49 and 79 to load the EPG and other things. Once you get to 100 your default channel is displayed unless you've flashed an unmodified original firmware then a blank screen is displayed until you scan for channels.

[Keninho83]

I messaged the supplier after a couple of days saying i had this problem but with me getting it up and running, i refrained from sending it back. This time however, it seems there is no other option. Tv from my android box for the next week or so