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[ck-ok]

iv'e just tried to flash my box super with the new firmware using a 25 pin to 9 pin null modem cable, the download bar came up after pushing the download button but there was no progression even after 20 mins can anyone tell me what im doing wrong please.

[ramjet]

usually on a pc its a 9 pin com port so why have you used the 25 pin plug ?

is it a very old pc with a 25 pin serial port ?

[melloned]

You usually get a timeout "update fail" " retry / Cancel " option after 30 secs or so , did this happen ?
Flash updating can be a bit finnicky at times , a 9pin -9pin null modem cable is what you want , although i use a usb - 9pin converter on mine , as it's a new pc and doesn't have a 9pin output .
When you do it mate , ensure you have the correct coms port selected , i always start my download from the pc first , then swich the box on , it works for me 9/10 times , without a second attempt .
Hope this helps.

[ck-ok]

i used a 25 pin cable because that's what iv'e got on my lap top, i do have usb's perhaps i should get a usb to 9 pin connector

[boomer39]

yep, you "do" need a usb adaptor

[ramjet]

i used a 25 pin cable because that's what iv'e got on my lap top, i do have usb's perhaps i should get a usb to 9 pin connector

your laptop may have a 25 pin connector but it will be for the old printer cables and show up as lpt1 which is a parallel port , not a com port which uses the opposite plug and socket arrangement to stop you doing this incorrectly

so hopefully you havent damaged your laptop by plugging the wrong cable into the wrong socket

and yes you will need a usb to serial adapter that has a plug with 9 pins on it , then use your 9 pin to 9 pin null modem cable to connect from the adapter to the receiver

[ck-ok]

iv'e got my self a new lead adapter ,.flashed the box worked in seconds and everthing is fine,thank you to everybody who helped cheers

[kaydan5]

Hi, im trying to do the same, i have The box super (silver with rectangle black face). I'm rubbish with computers, so i hope you can help..... Do you need to have to box connected to the computer for it to download, as i have downloaded it but can't open it??

[ck-ok]

hi,if you have downloaded the firmware and you cant open it you need to download a program called winrar install that and then you will be able to open the firmware hope this helps.