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

[BeanLuvsBeans]

I am trying to recover a S9 HD. Will this tool help?

[mastercare]

bump , same here . anyone know how to fix it ?, I have tried it on my pc and laptop both have comport sockets

I have had luck with 3 open box s10 now but in all cases the com port and eromupgrade fix does NOT work...you have to physically remove the flash chip and fit a new one these are available on ebay for next to nothing..but you will need a sp 1 programmer or access to someone who has...
its been along time since i played with these boxes hence i cant remember the chip number but i can find it if req..
cheers paul

[MAX2504]

make sure usb adapter is com1
good luck,not many people have good results with adapters.

No., It's not at COM1 but I'd be used USB - RS232C adaptor PL -2303HXA it was set
it on COM8 EROM Upgrader not work, only show that "Synchronizing STBs... Please reset target!".
Please someone help me. I cann't to do anything.........

[MAX2504]

Anyone, Please help me some sample create config.bat for Openbox S10 completely dead........
I'd used USB - RS232C adaptor not sucess may be someone was wrong.
My openbox s10 cant boot!........ only show the ON on the display

[zohaad]

Does this work with the Openbox Z5? because I have been trying but the Erom program does not accept my .bin file

[MAX2504]

my openbox s10 cant boot! only show the ON on the display

[loncell]

Hello everyone,

I have one Openbox S10 clone killed by official firmware... when i try recovery Eromupgrade say "COM TEST ERROR"

why is this?

bump , same here . anyone know how to fix it ?, I have tried it on my pc and laptop both have comport sockets

[Hadron]

Hi all, ive got a skybox f3 that's stuck on load,have hooked it up to a desktop with built in r232 port, tried quite a few firmwares,but no joy!! the erom downloads and burns the firmware but still keep getting load on box screen,am I missing something ,or does anyone know of any other firmware that I could possibly try,have read through this thread a couple of times trying different ways,but still no joy,,any info much appreciated

There are quite a few cloned F3 boxes out there (I have one myself).

Have you tried firmware from the HDDVBSW.com website?

I use 3601HD_01_05_2013_0951

[jimo1959]

Hi all, ive got a skybox f3 that's stuck on load,have hooked it up to a desktop with built in r232 port, tried quite a few firmwares,but no joy!! the erom downloads and burns the firmware but still keep getting load on box screen,am I missing something ,or does anyone know of any other firmware that I could possibly try,have read through this thread a couple of times trying different ways,but still no joy,,any info much appreciated

[darvash]

1. You can use openbox V5S or skybox F5S firmware for your box
2. It will not remember the config and after flashing you have to put it again.

[Gaj]

Hi Guys, I bought this box through a mate so don't really know how they are set-up etc. I updated the channels earlier today and the box has gone dead before I go any further I just had a couple of questions:

1. I have an openbox V5s, does it matter which openbox f/w I use most people seem to say no but some people are suggesting it does. All these S10, S11 etc....
2. If I flash the box will it remember the config? If not how do I access it and back that up? I assume these boxes are set-up to look at some IP somewhere how do I get back that up?

[cheap89]

'Synchronising Stb please reset target'

i kept getting that error wondering what was going on... i didnt turn power on the box. power on when it says reset then starts doing what it does best. hope it helps

[BrunoJ]

Whats the difference ? I never had a problem with windows 7 and before i had vista and never ever had a problem. Is nothing to do with the windows.

[riadh2010]

try WINDOWS XP he will work fine
i had the same problem with WINDOWS 7

[Hadron]

to get your box fixed , you need pc or laptop with WINDOWS XP on it (want work with other WINDOWS) and PCI RS232 card and
1.8M Metre 9 Pin Null Modem Cable Lead Plug RS232 DB9 Serial Comm Female
wan you get them your box will be fixed
if you us other windows want work only works with WINDOWS XP

Never had any problems using Vista Home Premium.