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

[inaminute23]

Hi, does anyone know what cable can be used on a windows 10 laptop (ie usb to rs232)? If not windows 10, then which operating software? I know windows 7 works on my desktop

[sanchezjones]

ive tested on win7 and also on win10

[inaminute23]

Is that with a laptop?

[inaminute23]

Got f5s with the dim 8 problem. Anyone got any ideas? Tried several loaders, but with no luck. Not tried a different psu, but it does work on my own f5s box. Is it still worth trying another?

[benijofar]

Normally when the dim red light is on and a figure 8 shows it means the EPROM chip has failed.
No fix so a bin job.

[inaminute23]

Cheers mate, thought that would be the case

[inaminute23]

Please help. I have a v6 box stuck on load, but when i try to flash, to the point where i turn the power on i get the dim 8. When i cancel the upgrade it thenreverts back to be stuck on load. Any ideas???

[BJTT]

hi darvash thanks for the useful info but I've noticed that when said box's go down particularly clones
like F5's for example & I know they are clones because after opening them up they don't have a
separate power section inside anyway it tends to be the front display gadget/device the one which
displays the channel numbers/on-off display column is the part which is not working @ all which
makes said box FUBAR & door wedge material however thanks for the useful info my Man & a
happy new year to you all

[radebla]

Hello. First, sorry for my English.
I have a openbox s9 HD pvr.

My problem was that my S9 don't boot and always show in the panel a red led.

I read all post and tried a lot of ways to revival receiver but always shows error STB...

My solution was that my power supply was bad. C11 is 10V and 1000microF. I change him for a new condensator and... all works fine!!!

My problem was only the power supply don't firmware.!!!

I hope that my experience helps someone.

Cheers.

[inaminute23]

Hi, anyone got a link to cloned firmware for an f3? It's stuck on 97, it seem to re-flash fine, but depending which firmware i use, it either stays on 97, loads to 97 and then loops or sticks at 97 for a short while and then goes to E001. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[patq19671]

cheers for this will give it a go

[lmprintz]

can someone send a link as to where i can buy the correct rs232 to usb cable to flash openbox v8s thanks using laptop and windows 8 to do it with

[cwaite]

can someone send a link as to where i can buy the correct rs232 to usb cable to flash openbox v8s thanks using laptop and windows 8 to do it with

You can get the Null Modem Cables from eBay, I have tested these below and they worked for me!
Serial RS232 Null Modem Cable - DB9F to F - 2m

http://r.ebay.com/Ir8QSz

and if you dont have a serial port on your computer/laptop you will need a USB to Serial Converter (below).

PLEASE NOTE MOST COMPUTERS SOLD IN THE LAST 15 YEARS OR MORE PROBABLY WONT HAVE A SERIAL PORT, SO THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE YOU WILL NEED ONE OF THESE.

Prolific PL-2303HXD USB to RS-232 Serial Adaptor Compatible Windows 10 8 7 Vista

http://r.ebay.com/16F0Nv

Hope this helps.

[maca]

Ok please answer me this ?? WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU WANT TO BRING ONE BACK TO LIFE ???? it's a blessing in disguise

[P&D]

Ok please answer me this ?? WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU WANT TO BRING ONE BACK TO LIFE ???? it's a blessing in disguise

So it can Die again & you can buy some more paracetamol.....