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

[Xajibx]

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

[seangraves]

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

[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

[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

[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.

[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

[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.

[sammym321]

thanks for your reply im 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]

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

[canford]

It could just be that a lot of the openboxes are now coming to the end of there lifespan, although there does seem to be a lot more people reporting this problem and cannot get them back using the guides on this thread.

[mahrkpat]

the message please reset target means switch box on. you will get done when you do that and then you wait for part one of process

Just to add you will also get this message if cable is incorrect or specified port is incorrect when include boot loader option has not been ticked

[walkaton]

the message please reset target means switch box on. you will get done when you do that and then you wait for part one of process

[batsbats]

why i cannot...
the massage as below
synchonizining STBs
please reset target!!

pls help me

having same problem meself i have tried the old firmware and the latest still no joy any ideas was working fine i turned off at the wall for 4 days and now wont load up

[Barry Doherty]

Thanks I had a look earlier but double checked and all the capacitors looked fine, nothing obvious on the pcb.
The unit worked fine when I bought it albeit in another sat list, amazonas, until I tried to add a chanel list, but rather than adding the channel list where it was supposed to go, I tried to use the channel list to upgrade the firmware by usb and it bricked. So I'm thinking it's more a software/firmware issue rather than hardware.