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

[slugworth]

hi can anyone help me what it is my openbox s11 is dead I have do everything what it say's on page one when I go to next and then switch my box on it sayin set stb memory error click back to try again can anyone help plzzz

like previously mentioned,it could be many things; wrong version loader,wrong usb to serial adapter(if that is what you are using)wrong type serial cable,or the receiver has a bad power supply.

[sammym321]

thanks for your reply im using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable

[canford]

There definitely something going on, 4 lads who I know, there boxes are dead 4 within the space of 2 weeks, working fine one minute, then no power at all.

[seangraves]

if your box is running ,,,dont keep uploading different software /firmware updates on it ,,,,,they mite be puttin bombs in um ta make ya buy new recievers scan the channels ya sen better safe than sorry payin new boxes conspiracy started

[mahrkpat]

There definitely something going on, 4 lads who I know, there boxes are dead 4 within the space of 2 weeks, working fine one minute, then no power at all.

The reason these chinese boxes are so cheap is because they use cheap components therefore the failure rate is greater, no conspiracy like they say you get what you paid, on a brighter note remember 1 expensive box = 4/5 cheaper box so you afford to get new one every year.

[mastercare]

well i at least have had success with my openbox s10..like many others on here my s10 died completely, after a few checks i confirmed the psu was ok.I tried emugrade and got similer messages as other users ranging from sy mem error to no serial port detected..so i ordered some new flash chips U39 on s10 and a spi programmer.I carefully removed the flash chip and read it fine on my spi programmer ..but the fun bit was when i tried to write a new bootloader and file back to it..no luck it refused to write. so i grabbed one of the flash chips i just purchased and programmed one with my nds file containing bootloader etc..resoldered it back to motherboard..switched on the s10 and voila on it came scanned in asta2 all is well a s10 reserrected from the grave..im well pleased. one point i have found here as mentioned earlier is they use cheap components and in my case the flash chip had died..so for any of u that cant get the serial port to communicate this could be your answer..but NB you do need the right tools to carry this out..cheers

[kev8279]

well i at least have had success with my openbox s10..like many others on here my s10 died completely, after a few checks i confirmed the psu was ok.I tried emugrade and got similer messages as other users ranging from sy mem error to no serial port detected..so i ordered some new flash chips U39 on s10 and a spi programmer.I carefully removed the flash chip and read it fine on my spi programmer ..but the fun bit was when i tried to write a new bootloader and file back to it..no luck it refused to write. so i grabbed one of the flash chips i just purchased and programmed one with my nds file containing bootloader etc..resoldered it back to motherboard..switched on the s10 and voila on it came scanned in asta2 all is well a s10 reserrected from the grave..im well pleased. one point i have found here as mentioned earlier is they use cheap components and in my case the flash chip had died..so for any of u that cant get the serial port to communicate this could be your answer..but NB you do need the right tools to carry this out..cheers

I'm having same problem now, just keeps loading up then reloading, not happy

[seangraves]

try factoryy reset mate see how it goes ////then if still acting up factory reset then different firmware ,,usb or r332 way

[Xajibx]

I'm sorry.. Does this method working for F3.. Same tools ?

[mahrkpat]

I'm sorry.. Does this method working for F3.. Same tools ?

Same method for the recovery tool and firmware go to this site SkyBox | SkyBox

[damienc]

hi my openbox s10 died it but it still makes a noise and if left the display shows on ive followed the instructions from page 1 and after a week of trying ive finaly got it to work but the box still wont boot up and still shows on in display after the firmware has been done can any1 help please and tell me why this would be please ive ticked the bootloader when doing it silly question but is the bootloader in the firmware or do I need to download it somewhere to

[mahrkpat]

The boot loader in firmware, have you tried using different firmwares official as well as the clone (by Anonymous?) If you have and it makes no difference then could be a hardware problem.

[Hadron]

hi my openbox s10 died it but it still makes a noise and if left the display shows on ive followed the instructions from page 1 and after a week of trying ive finaly got it to work but the box still wont boot up and still shows on in display after the firmware has been done can any1 help please and tell me why this would be please ive ticked the bootloader when doing it silly question but is the bootloader in the firmware or do I need to download it somewhere to

These boxes are known for having PSU problems.

Take the lid off (while it's unplugged from the mains) and have a look at capacitors C11 (1000uF 10v) on the PSU board, and possibly C15 (470uF 10v). The top of the components should be perfectly flat. If they are bulging at all, then they need changing. Inspect the others at the same time, but it's usually one or both of the capacitors mentioned.

ps...the bootloader is included. There's no need for a seperate download.

[damienc]

thanks for the replys ive tried 2 different firmwares so far and when u say clone do u mean clone box? if so ill look for the firmware and try it and ive looked at the capacitors a few days ago but will look again see if I missed anything hopefully ill be up and running again soon thanks

[damienc]

ok ive look at the 2 capacitors that u said and they look slightly raised compared to all the others so that might be the problem but if is was would the box still show on in the display?