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

[lemofloyd]

Still Stuck on "please reset Target"

Just wanted to add, may be helpful....

My Skybox F3 got stuck in a loop on boot up whilst I was trying to update the channels from AJ's post so tried t update the firmware using the first post of this but kept getting the 'stb memory error' when using the eeprom in the package for download in the OP so had a look around the forum and found this post:

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/just-recovered-dead-skybox-f3-software-282932/

and that software worked a treat!

One point though, I found that if I tried to install newer firmware the box just stayed dead so went back to my original firmware and it was golden.

Thanks to the original posters for saving my box.

Hi All
I have read all the posts on here and tried everything as suggest but I still get this error " Please reset Target)

I have tried everything but what am I missing.

I only have the power lead and RS232 connected direct no USB,
I have waited 5,10,15,20,30,40,50,60 seconds before turning on at the back still just on this reset Target message.

The only thing is someone on here suggested for the F3 you require "config.bat 128M_SF_M3606" where can I get this and do I replace this with the
ddr_128M_M3606 file in the erom folder. if not what do I do with it and do you think this will hel

My First post so any help I would be really grateful
Chhers

[weiming85]

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

[djhowie]

My Skybox F3 crashed when uploading a channel list, now it just counts up to 100 and then goes back to load and counts up again. Ive tried the RS232 lead but cannot get the image file to upload to the box. There's no progress bar or anything.
I load the .abs file into EromUpgrade.exe and then press next. I then turn the Skybox on at the rear and wait. Am I getting this right?

I've ordered a new one anyway as things aren't looking good but it would be handy if I could sort it out.

[Lfcexiled]

Just wanted to add, may be helpful....

My Skybox F3 got stuck in a loop on boot up whilst I was trying to update the channels from AJ's post so tried t update the firmware using the first post of this but kept getting the 'stb memory error' when using the eeprom in the package for download in the OP so had a look around the forum and found this post:

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/just-recovered-dead-skybox-f3-software-282932/

and that software worked a treat!

One point though, I found that if I tried to install newer firmware the box just stayed dead so went back to my original firmware and it was golden.

Thanks to the original posters for saving my box.

[ms8]

hello

i fix my s9 receiver after many week of try.

i have execute all step ,,,only the last i have change.

i turn switch the power off at 60 pr cent.

when i turn switch power on 40 sec after is boot completly,,is good today.

ms8

[slugworth]

you are stuck using clone safe firmware

[retread]

juist says on the 2 dots

yup mine is one of those whjo go on > boot > dot dot and sets there need to reload it i hope that fixes the problems

[slugworth]

ands

Can I please ask, if this method can be applied to any box such as AMiko Alien HD to flash it?
thanks

if it uses the ali 3602 processor and has an rs232 port and you have the proper firmware to load.

[desin]

really hope this software helps to recover my bricked'box.. :\

[izzy1234]

problems with s12

hi need help rebooting my s12

[yeshu26]

Can I please ask, if this method can be applied to any box such as AMiko Alien HD to flash it?
thanks

[Franco1216]

Hello people, I too am a victim of a dead box from freaking china...It turns on and displays On then booting but then nada. No output from hdmi or avi so I will revert to checking if the mobo/mainboard is dead or if i just need to flash a new firmware.

Wish me Luck, Thanks for this guide!

[slugworth]

turning it on too fast

[joewing]

I have error synchronizing, please restart target.Already google but still same result. So sad

[quaku]

my open box S10 hd pvr does not boot after a firmware upgrade