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

[buozzi]

Hi,
can the erom_upgrade_8Mflash work also with Openbox S16?

Thanks.

[slugworth]

most of the time people turn the receiver on too fast.
You have to start the loader then turn the receiver on at a casual rate.No hurry,it gives you a long time.I have started the loader and forgot to connect the rs232 cable to the receiver.I still had time to do all that and it loaded.

[sailsy]

I have already said thanks but would like to post also hope you dont mind mods!

Followed instructions as per page 1 the way it went for me was started as stated clicked next then turned on nothing seemed to happen for 10 secs then all went smoothly!

so just chill out and be patient forgot to tick bootloader first time but second go dead s10 alive again.

many many thanks!

[mast]

having same issue as as saying stb reset target

Hi

Sometimes its the timing, so you need to try different timing sequence and perseverance/patience to get loader going.

Regards

[mast]

Hi

i have read the other threads but it seems I have the only S11 receiver that wont re-flash/recover,
Does this recover a receiver that appears completely dead ie nothing showing at all, I have voltages inside the box so I presume its corrupt firmware,
Could some one point me in the right direction of a suitable firmware, members have had the same problem but have found firmware that works,tried several off this site but to no avail about to use the s11 as a door stop, trouble is its not summer.
Any help would be nice

Hi

You say you have voltages but are they the correct voltages.

Also if you know what firmware was on it when it died then you should try that as I think thats whats brought some people success with really stubborn boxes.

Regards

[mast]

Hi, How do I bring my box back to life?

Hi

All the info that you need is in this thread if you read post 1 should give you an idea.

Also a bit more info as to what box and whats happening with it, is it stuck on "ON" or dead and if dead have you tested the power supply.

Regards

[balchohan]

Dead S10 BOX

Hi, How do I bring my box back to life?

[starlite7]

Hi

i have read the other threads but it seems I have the only S11 receiver that wont re-flash/recover,
Does this recover a receiver that appears completely dead ie nothing showing at all, I have voltages inside the box so I presume its corrupt firmware,
Could some one point me in the right direction of a suitable firmware, members have had the same problem but have found firmware that works,tried several off this site but to no avail about to use the s11 as a door stop, trouble is its not summer.
Any help would be nice

[nedec]

Hope works fine...use loader below..for dead S16..and this newest S16 f/w v2.4

is it working on openbox s16

[faisalali]

having same issue as as saying stb reset target

[sayeef]

Can anyone help me out here?

I got the your box is a clone message and now when I turn it on there is a very faint '8' on the display

[slugworth]

rs232 cable only needs 3 wires,pins2,3,5
2-3,3-2,5-5

[roger69]

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

[slugworth]

clone the working box
I assume the working setup has it's own coax to the dish.

[m0ttydaz]

Openbox s11 being a w*#nker

Hi,

I've got an openbox s11, it will switch on, boot to the screen with all the channels listed, but is saying no signal. I know the dish is ok, the sat cable is ok as i've tried my other openbox s11 from upstairs on it, but on the problem s11, when i try to rescan for channels it locks up, throws an hissy fit and reboots.

So i've decided to pluck up the courage and have a go at reloading firmware and image. would be grateful if peeps could point me to the right firmware and best stable image.

Got an null modem cable, got a usb thumbdrive, just need the will, hope and luck, .

Regards all

Daz