Recover Dead Skybox/Openbox Flash Using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable

[mbou]

skybox f3 kept dropping abs file and losing all settings
reloaded backup files a few times and bought it back to life......
recently crashed again and it just says 'load' on the front and you can't access interface via remote.

downloaded all tools and tried all of them, i get as far as synchronising STBs....Please reset target! but nothing happens.

i have com3 and com4 active on my pc
i have a serial connector from pc to box
settings i have are 'com3/com4', bit rate 9600, parity none, operation mode upgrade, selected abs file, include bootloader ticked....
tried on all of the programs and so far, zip.

any pointers much appreciated.

[pri1230]

I can also confirm that this startech cable works had exactly the same problem as theei and with the instructions on the first page I sorted it.

[chad123]

ih will this worke on a cloud ibox thanks

[cltk]

my openbox s10 can't boot! it's dead.
I'm going to follow your instructions

Thanks!!

[deano16]

Hi,

I've got 2 skybox f3 that packe up 1 last saturday and 1 last sunday i've got rs232 cable and i've downloaded the software to recover box but all i get when trying to fix both boxes is stb memory error!!!

even if i try to dump i get the same as when i try the update!!!

When try update what update file should i be trying to update with? as when i try the files that are in the zip folder i get wrong file message but when i try other firmware files i have on my laptop i just get the stb memory error!!

Can anyone please help??

Thnaks

[nobara]

IF it comes with set STB memory error please run config.bat file ([ATTACH=CONFIG]260190[/ATTACH] ) before running loader


Have fun

I hope this will work because anything else fails.

[leong]

Hi,

I run into problem on recovering skybox f3s. It stuck on load. I try to upgrade steps and it stucks on the below:

it comes with set STB memory error <<<<< i try the config.bat but it still prompting the same error message.

[nick2003]

ive got an f5 box which is dead ive been tryin for 2 weeks now with upgrade tools but just keep getting stb memory error I no its not my lead or laptop as I have done a few f3 with no problem ny help would be appreciated thanks

[theei]

Phew; was getting beginning to get disheartened but finally got the F5S back!
Thanks!


Just FYI:
I updated AJs channel list (25-5-14) on my F5S and it got stuck showing 'LOAD' on boot.
Got this USB->R232 cable from amazon: Startech 1-Port USB to Null Modem RS232 DB9 Serial DCE Adapter Cable with FTDI (I have a win7 64bit laptop without a serial port).
Tried following the instructions from the 1st post but kept getting the 'stb memory error'.
Hunted down this version of the tool (erom_upgrade_8Mflash) from here:

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/f5s-flashing-388148/#post2175617

and it worked 1st time. (Took about 4 mins and that was with the latest firmware from skybox.cc too).


Other than the COM Port # being correct I don't think its other settings matter; COM port settings on my laptop are still on their defaults:
Bps: 9600
Parity: None


Whereas I left the flash-tool's settings alone (as per the ReadMe.txt):
Bps: 115200
Parity: Even
etc.

[lynne05]

when trying to fix my skybox f3 through rs232 cable with upgrade tool it says synchronising stb s please reset target but can here laptop connect when I turn box on can anyone help please

[madman46]

Anyone fixed a skybox M5 not booting with dim display only 8 digit showing. Will these programs work on M5?

Just a update for anyone with problems with the skybox m5. Got the box working no problem used the recovery tool for F3 from skybox website the tool from first post wouldn't work for what ever reason.

[mikeywithanr]

Does anyone have a link to a USB to null cable that will definitely work?

they range from ?2-25

literally just used this today for F5S which was stuck on load after TP update - all worked fine .
Startech 1-Port USB to Null Modem RS232 DB9 Serial DCE Adapter Cable with FTDI: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

[lestasmsc]

Tried to no end trying to fix HDTV 500 V8 but nothing will get it out on "On". When it first took flash the "On" would disappear and come back but now stays constantly. Any ideas how to overcome total brick?

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[madman46]

Anyone fixed a skybox M5 not booting with dim display only 8 digit showing. Will these programs work on M5?

[Hadron]

Does anyone have a link to a USB to null cable that will definitely work?

they range from ?2-25

Haven't tried it myself, but another member used an adapter that used the prolific PL2303HX rev D chipset that worked for him.

Prolific PL-2303 HXD USB to RS-232 Serial Adaptor Compatible with Windows 8 7 UK | eBay