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

[shawy1970]

I go away..... Leave the son to do his own thing..... And BOOM...... Can't flash an open box wi out me ....... And uses my account here for help..... Lmfao...... At least figured it all out himself

[digital dan]

i been trying for 2 days now, using a recommended cable trying all different timings. I give up.

[lestasmsc]

i been trying for 2 days now, using a recommended cable trying all different timings. I give up.

Don't feel too bad... I gave up too

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[bbonar]

Does this work with Skybox A3

Does this work with Skybox A3

A how to guide on how to fix a corrupt firmware image in OpenBox S9/S10/S11/S12 and Skybox S10 F3 F4 F5 F5S Even if it seems bricked.


Box does not respond or displays On or rebooting constantly ?
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 [ATTACH=CONFIG]264281[/ATTACH], 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 [ATTACH=CONFIG]264284[/ATTACH] or [ATTACH=CONFIG]264289[/ATTACH] if have older Openbox/Skybox
Unzip this file

1. Connect up your PC to the Openbox
using a null modem serial cable.
2. Switch the box OFF
3. Run EromUpgrade.exe (Located in folder you have downloaded and unzipped) then check the
com port setting is correct
4. Select the latest firmware .abs file. (Download her if you don't have any)
5. Select "next" then switch ON the box
and follow the instructions to load
and flash burn the firmware.
6. If the process does not start, try
various time combinations of switching
the box ON after selecting "next"
(IF it comes with set STB memory error please run config.bat file (Located in folder you have downloaded and unzipped) ) before running loader
7. Don't switch the power off or disconnect
while the download & flash is taking place.

If you cannot contact to your box check your null modem cable. Connections are like showen below

pin 2 ...to... pin 3
pin 3 ...to... pin 2
pin 4 ...to... pin 6
pin 5 ...to... pin 5
pin 6 ...to... pin 4
pin 7 ...to... pin 8
pin 8 ...to... pin 7

Important: Go into device manager
<right click MyComputer--->manage--->on the left side u find device manager

and check that you are choosing the right com port. If possible use computer with serial R232 com port built on mainbord.

Have fun

[darvash]

Yes It works also for Skybox A3
Try to get a with builtin r232 port or buy a good quality usb to seriel adapter. Cheap adapters "do not" work at all

[riadh2010]

hi all
I have skybox f5s which when powered up just 8 then stuck on load
Tried using EromUpgrade tool with latest firmware .abs file but it never goes any further than "Synchronising Stb please reset target".
Any help would be apprciated

[BrunoJ]

Hi everyone I have a problem a haha, I flash a few boxes and i have one witch is stuck on L0AD , load to L100 and stops... Well i connect the RS232 Cable and the power cable and do not connect to the computer and the display shows the load, the goes again till L100 and stops with the rs232 cable plug in ?? Any ideas ??

[riadh2010]

to get your box fixed , you need pc or laptop with WINDOWS XP on it (want work with other WINDOWS) and PCI RS232 card and
1.8M Metre 9 Pin Null Modem Cable Lead Plug RS232 DB9 Serial Comm Female
wan you get them your box will be fixed
if you us other windows want work only works with WINDOWS XP

[BrunoJ]

Hi, works fine on any windows so far i have windows 7 and works fine, only this one won't work and i been try and i can't fix it. I fix a few a then over the last few years and never had a problem just with this one. Looks like a faulty RS232 connection on the box.

[Hadron]

to get your box fixed , you need pc or laptop with WINDOWS XP on it (want work with other WINDOWS) and PCI RS232 card and
1.8M Metre 9 Pin Null Modem Cable Lead Plug RS232 DB9 Serial Comm Female
wan you get them your box will be fixed
if you us other windows want work only works with WINDOWS XP

Never had any problems using Vista Home Premium.

[riadh2010]

try WINDOWS XP he will work fine
i had the same problem with WINDOWS 7

[BrunoJ]

Whats the difference ? I never had a problem with windows 7 and before i had vista and never ever had a problem. Is nothing to do with the windows.

[cheap89]

'Synchronising Stb please reset target'

i kept getting that error wondering what was going on... i didnt turn power on the box. power on when it says reset then starts doing what it does best. hope it helps

[Gaj]

Hi Guys, I bought this box through a mate so don't really know how they are set-up etc. I updated the channels earlier today and the box has gone dead before I go any further I just had a couple of questions:

1. I have an openbox V5s, does it matter which openbox f/w I use most people seem to say no but some people are suggesting it does. All these S10, S11 etc....
2. If I flash the box will it remember the config? If not how do I access it and back that up? I assume these boxes are set-up to look at some IP somewhere how do I get back that up?

[darvash]

1. You can use openbox V5S or skybox F5S firmware for your box
2. It will not remember the config and after flashing you have to put it again.