Starview 1 Help

[saspo]

hello all hope some one can help. I am trying to flash starview 1 and 2. i know how to do it i have done it before on my old desk top but now i am using my laptop but i do not have a rs232 connector on my laptop is there another way to do it, please could someone point me in the right direction for a guide etc, many thanks.

[sausages1]

re-starview 1 help

my laptop only has no rs232 port,so l bought a usb to rs232 serial converter, which came with an installation disc.

[saspo]

thanks for reply, but does this lead work for flashing, where did you get it from, and how do you set it up, again thanks for your help.

[sausages1]

re-usb to rs232 serial converter

l bought it from maplins,but maybe amazon or ebuyer might be cheaper,make sure it comes with installation disc,l think the one l bought was maplins order no.ZP43W ,the brand was Nikkai.l flashed my sv2 with it, also my sv4 to cure the dreaded 8882 error. to set it up l switched on laptop, when it had booted, plugged in converter,got 'found new hardware' message.went to control panel'add hardware'loaded installation disc.

[saspo]

i have got a lead off ebay with a supposed vista driver put a female adaptor on it cos it has a male end, so it fits back of starview box and tried to flash but when i click start it just freezes and the green bar and percent just stays still i think there is no connection how do i connect and check it is set correctly, what com port, baud rate etc thanks again

[notnormal]

hi i'm new also need help with my starview it will not boot one green dash on screen , is it time for a new one ,and which one is better. thanks.

[satsmo]

i have got a lead off ebay with a supposed vista driver put a female adaptor on it cos it has a male end, so it fits back of starview box and tried to flash but when i click start it just freezes and the green bar and percent just stays still i think there is no connection how do i connect and check it is set correctly, what com port, baud rate etc thanks again

Doesn't sound like the correct adapter if you had to use a gender changer.

Look at this guide http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...-eurovox-9786/ its for the Eurovox but the instruction for Comm ports settings and cable info are the same for the Starview.

[satsmo]

hi i'm new also need help with my starview it will not boot one green dash on screen , is it time for a new one ,and which one is better. thanks.

Which model of Starview is it and have you tried a reflash?

[notnormal]

it says starview top left , i have tried to flash it says failed .

[satsmo]

Its a starview 1 do you know if its a clone or genuine box? And if so what firmware are you trying to flash with?

Turn the box off from the back switch, hit download on Gtromloader, wait a few seconds and power up the box.

It may take a few attempts but should work.

[notnormal]

i will try thanks satsmo very quick and helpful .thanks again

[notnormal]

it took about 4 attempts but it worked ,my dad has been trying for weeks ,he will be gutted , i am a genius well you are satsmo thanks again .

[satsmo]

Well done

[notnormal]

all was going so well flashed it , went to scan and it hadn't my operator ,provider so my dad came on the scene and he knew freq and tp's so we manually scanned for channels all working now but there must be an easier way thanks guy's for help

[satsmo]

It should have your provider, who was it?