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

[pjohn]

I have the constant reboot issues too on an s11 box.

Have tried removing the dish cable, but each time I go into the menu and try to getting to system setting, the box reboots.

Am now trying to flash using a null model cable, but it's stuck at 99%.

Any advice anyone?

Thanks in advance.

disconnect lnb wire reconnect again hopefully it should be ok . switch off befour disconnecting lnb wire

[spankygti]

Can I also use NDS frimware with this recovery method?

[slugworth]

the loader program will override any default comport settings,so you shouldn't have to mess with that.The channel editor as an example uses mark as the parity and overrides the comport settings also.

[i dont know]

this guide works!. i just used it to repair my s10 after a bad firmware! only want to add that i had to put the serialport in even mode (on the computor) and do a second uppdate and add the #include bootloader" option.now it,s running again.thanks mate!

[f0rdi]

Dead S10

Hi,

I have the same issue. First I have to try to fix it using the tools in this thread. I only have a USB to RS232.
Keep you updated if it worked using that.

[BadBob]

openbox s10 - clone bricked - can you help??

Hi Everyone,

I have an openbox s10 clone. I upgraded the firmware on it using a USB key and now it is dead as dead can be.

I have an RS232 cable and I was wondering if anyone can direct me as to how I can down load firmware loader software and also the latest working firmware for the openbox S10 clone.

I have tried to save items from the links, but on this forum but I've been advised I have insufficient privillages.

Thanks in advace for any assistance you can offer.

Bob

[slugworth]

probably roasted the receiver also.serial port won't help you there.

[joosuck]

my s10 died after the tv made some hissing sound and blew up (apparently). and there's no serial port on any pc in the house. help

[slugworth]

they say the loader doesn't work very well with usb adapters.It is often cheaper just to pick up a cheap old pc instead.

[mast]

hi is there anyway i can use the null cable on a laptop? as i do not have a pc

Hi

You can with a usb to serial adapter, for some people works fine for others it doesnt. What os system do you have on your lappie.

Usually better to have a dedicated serial port.

Regards

[mast]

hi there does anyone know where i can get good c lines from?

Hi

You have to read the rules m8 cant discuss that here. Google is your friend here.

Regards

[santino]

hi is there anyway i can use the null cable on a laptop? as i do not have a pc

[padraig defaoitig]

Darvash
I dont know if you will read this post but I thank you as you saved an s10 for me which would not boot.I followed your instructions and it saved my s10
Thank you.

[sewershark]

ok i got a null modem cable,was not working ,then i plugged it in com1 and gave the stb erom com2 instead and finally got it ALIVE again . . .

[slugworth]

make friends with somebody with an old pc