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

[benjidog]

first of all can i thank the members for support during 2013 I have downloaded this software and followed the instructions after the box reboots it is now going to 97% and keeps rebooting.
My box is a SKYBOX F5 any advise would be very much aprecciated.

[avruk71]

first of all can i thank the members for support during 2013 I have downloaded this software and followed the instructions after the box reboots it is now going to 97% and keeps rebooting.
My box is a SKYBOX F5 any advise would be very much aprecciated.

this backUp help me. (my problem 93% ->E0001on SkyBOx, i have F5. on boot logo "AzSkybox" , i think this clone. Playback recording file no work on F5, on PS good working)

[SAWAS]

Hi,

im a newbie here so apologies for asking dumb questions:
My Openbox S11HD PVR lost all power and does not want to switch on...i have checked fuse etc and all appears fine. Reading this thread it appears i can revive my box with a firmware update. Can someone please provide me with the latest guide and firmware to use - there is a guide on Page 1 but thats from a few years ago and im not sure if its been updated since...

[cornorth]

How can I get my USB to RS232 cable to work - my laptop (Windows 7) recognises the USB device but can't seem to get the box to flash no matter what COM port I select. Is there a file I can download for a generic USB to RS232 cable to actually operate as one for the Skybox F5s to successfully flash?

[P&D]

Try here for the drivers USB-RS232 Serial Converter Driver Download

[cornorth]

Try here for the drivers USB-RS232 Serial Converter Driver Download

Will give it a go and see if I can get past the "synchronising stb

please reset target" Palava

[maundyboy]

how do you run config bat pleeeeaaaaaassseeeee help

[maundyboy]

synchonizining STBs
please reset target!!

HELP!!!!!! WHY CANT I GET PAST THIS?

[P&D]

synchonizining STBs
please reset target!!

HELP!!!!!! WHY CANT I GET PAST THIS?

Which software are you using ??? see this thread http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...4/#post2187141

What are you using com to com or Usb to com ???

[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.

[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?

[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

[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.

[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

[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