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

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  • mast
    DK Veteran
    • Nov 2010
    • 1027

    #91
    Originally posted by mushyunlock
    hello..my s16 openbox keeps rebooting every 10 secs..i have followed instructions but every time the eromupgrade tool says synchronizing ....done
    then at the bottom gives me an error ....says....Set Stb Meory error..

    can anyone help or know a solution?????????????
    Hi

    If thats the case then its most likely a timing issue. Try different timing delays when switching on the box.

    Regards

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    • slugworth
      DK Veteran
      • Nov 2011
      • 1064

      #92
      Originally posted by mushyunlock
      hello..my s16 openbox keeps rebooting every 10 secs..i have followed instructions but every time the eromupgrade tool says synchronizing ....done
      then at the bottom gives me an error ....says....Set Stb Meory error..

      can anyone help or know a solution?????????????
      probably wrong version of loader.
      s16 had it's own version,but some say the s10 version 2.0.0f works on that model.

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      • drasalem
        Newbie
        • Sep 2012
        • 2

        #93
        Has anyone used a USB to USB connection with PC to recover a Skybox that does not bootup?
        Will this connection be possible at all as we do with phone?

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        • benad2000
          Newbie
          • Sep 2012
          • 1

          #94
          openbox s10 dead?

          Just purchased openbox s10 HD, upgraded the firmware and now can't get it to boot. I only see a dim "8" on the panel. Will try the procedure using rs232. Is there another way?

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          • drasalem
            Newbie
            • Sep 2012
            • 2

            #95
            Will this work for skybox f3 as well mate?
            Will I need to the .abs file with one from skybox website?
            Thanks

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            • zetorto
              Newbie
              • Sep 2012
              • 1

              #96
              my openbox s16 restarting after this upgrade with the wrong version.

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              • slugworth
                DK Veteran
                • Nov 2011
                • 1064

                #97
                dim

                Originally posted by benad2000
                Just purchased openbox s10 HD, upgraded the firmware and now can't get it to boot. I only see a dim "8" on the panel. Will try the procedure using rs232. Is there another way?
                if it was the flash the display would be entirely black,not dim.
                if it is the flash,rs232 is the only way.

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                • maxi143
                  Newbie
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 3

                  #98
                  hi mate help me

                  my box skybox s10 i load software new my box not on
                  message show disply boot then - - two line show
                  i try upgrade_pvr800 rs232

                  disply on show after 30 mint same iusse ...

                  please help me

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                  • dezzie1
                    Newbie
                    • Sep 2012
                    • 4

                    #99
                    open box

                    i did a firmware upgrade on an openbox s11 it worked till i rebooted and now i cant get anything it wont switch on can anyone help please

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                    • slugworth
                      DK Veteran
                      • Nov 2011
                      • 1064

                      #100
                      the past 103 posts just did

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                      • eziorec
                        Newbie
                        • Sep 2012
                        • 3

                        #101
                        I've a new skybox m3 died (only red light when powered and no remote controls' effects...)

                        Tryng to refresh firmware by rs232 null and erom upgrade 2.0.0c 2009-05-22...
                        FW: SKYBOX_F3_M3_wifi_3601HD_CMT_1209040733.abs

                        Set stb memory error

                        I think COM1 settings are ok... I've tried several possibilities...

                        Can I try something else or sendig back the box to the seller is better ?

                        Thanks, byes,
                        Ezio

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                        • db001g6598
                          Junior Member
                          • Dec 2008
                          • 33

                          #102
                          i bought sky boxf3 put all the channels ,but still scrambled chanels,put firmwere in still the same,can anybody help

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                          • dkeeper
                            Newbie
                            • Jun 2012
                            • 4

                            #103
                            Hi all,i have the same problem like eziorec..my S9 also show only red light when powered,no remote controls effects and did't show " ON " at the display..is this method work for me?thanks

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                            • rigsby71
                              DK Veteran
                              • Mar 2009
                              • 676

                              #104
                              What have you got to lose.

                              The info is here to help you recover such dead boxes.

                              No point in asking about it, just do it.

                              You have nothing to lose really.

                              I have one to do myself.

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                              • slugworth
                                DK Veteran
                                • Nov 2011
                                • 1064

                                #105
                                red light is a hardware problem

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