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

[P&D]

No the only way is like Hadron says above

Thanks for your response. Newbie at this but information use full
Is there another way of rectifying this problem

thank you

[Hadron]

I have a9pin rs232 on sky f5s box and 15pin on my laptop bought a cable with this configuration but cannot make a connection to flash box(stuck on load).
any suggestions or anybody out there will do flash

The 15 pin connector on your laptop is a monitor connector, not an RS232 serial connector.

Do you, or any of your mates have an older pc/laptop with a dedicated serial (9 pin) connector?

I have a9pin rs232 on sky f5s box and 15pin on my laptop bought a cable with this configuration but cannot make a connection to flash box(stuck on load).
any suggestions or anybody out there will do flash

[makster1978]

hi I have the number 8 on my f5s display iv tried various loaders and genuine firmwares with no joy my f5s is genuine to,after getting reseting target done I then get the message stb mermory error please click back and try again,any help guys?

[benjidog]

F5 recovery

After trying many times to recover a dead F5 and spending hours on this excellent Forum I read somewhere from a member of Digital Kaos who I will always be in his debt and I'm very sorry I don't who that member was but many thanks.
I was directed to this site and at my first attempt with their software problem sorted.

www.hddvbsw.com

Hi thanks for info
what is the file required for repairing skybox f5s
please thank you

[wolfe]

My box died if i flash it will i have to reinstall ccam

[digicon]

Try the other Clone firmware sites which have all been mentioned numerous times in this section: http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...ml#post2131058

[cornorth]

Try different clone firmwares until it works, all the ones posted on this site may not work you will have to find one that does yourself

My Skybox F5s following the update c.18/12/13 has been stuck on "load". I've tried the firmware options from the skybox website and used different versions of the EromUpgrade but STILL cannot get past the Synchronizing STBs... Please reset target! when I switch the box on, I get the dim red light and the "8". What options do I have from here? and should my box be genuine or a clone how would I know and what alternatives does this give me? Thanks

[digicon]

Try different clone firmwares until it works, all the ones posted on this site may not work you will have to find one that does yourself

[benjidog]

I have tried every download from this forum without success the Erom upgrade will allow the box to boot up to 97% and starts all over again. Other downloads just take the box back to a dead box.
The box I have I now know to be an F5s clone, any help would be very much appreciated.

[mickyd123]

is the software to recover a f5s all the same apart from using f5s firmware ?
thanks
ok found a tool on here that someone had success with what bits rate should I set it to or leave at 115200 ?
and the parity drop down selection should I leave it at even or select none,odd,mark or spacve

the flashing tool is f3 eprom upgrade kosat tool

[cornorth]

A how to guide on how to fix a corrupt firmware image in the OpenBox S9/S10 and Skybox S)/S10 Even if it seems bricked.

This guide is taken from another forum so big thanks to auther.

Box does not respond or displays On?
If your box does not respond, or no displays light there is a good chance the current firmware on the box is somehow corrupt.

You will need to use this tool, connect a Serial RS232 Null Modem Cable to the box and follow the instructions.
Hopefully it will bring your box back to life.

instructions

Download the file:- "Upgrade_PVR800_HD_Tool.rar"
Unzip this file & you have a folder with 5 files:-
eromclient.abs, flashburn.ini, sdram.ini,
LZMA.exe & eromUpgrade.exe & helpfile.txt.

1. Connect up your PC to the Openbox
using a null modem serial cable.
2. Switch the box OFF
3. Run EromUpgrade.exe then check the
com port setting is correct
4. Select the latest firmware .abs file. (Download her if you don't have any)
...

in step 4 is there a particular firmware version that has more success than others, whether clone or not for F5s?

[adain murphy]

hello brand new 2 this site,so not sure who 2 ask what but here goes,for last few days all channels on my skybox f3 seem 2 b in slow motion,espeicaly noticable watchen football,i didnt change aneything for it 2 happen and was fine since i got it 6 months ago, ane1 aney ideas how i cud fix this,or how it happened all of a sudden?thank u in advance.