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

[ant75]

hi all
My Skybox m3 is in bootloop.

I've just downloaded the "fix", but it seems it is the same version what i have already tried. i always get stb memory error..

What should i do to recover my 1 month old skybox m3 unit ?
I really dont want throw it away, but from my country the shipping fee to back to the seller is higher than a price of a new product.

[alanmccon]

hi when i connect my null modem cable it isnt finding my skybox any ideas

[alanmccon]

I've got a skybox m3 , mine is stuck booting up (red light on) just a couple of queries , mine doesn't have a switch at the back so do I power it on and off at the plug?? And how do you know if your box is connected.
Appreciate any help thanks

[moff77]

i'm having same issue as above. just geting reset target error

[vacikas]

how to recover golden media stb

[slugworth]

never heard of it

[shahid1246]

skybox f3

hi everyone,
can i use this method for skybox f3.
thanks.

[sharikkhan]

i have the same problem my skybox f3 is switched off and doesnt turn on and i only have a usb what should i do to start it

[jaybou]

f3 bootloop

Has any recovered their f3 using firmware when its stuck in bootloop?Ive tried loads of different ones with various outcomes from not powering on at all to looping to lo97 again.Im losing patience with it now.Any working firmwares will be appreciated thanks

[fasgen]

hi
i have read all 15 pages here but didn't get clear answer...
i have an openbox s11 which shows "boot" all the time when powered on. I've tried few different upgrade tools via rs232 (im using the "real" com-port) but all i got is the message - "com test error" or "set stb memory error"
have tried different timing powering on the box still no luck..
Is any good working tool for s11 because with one tool i got com error with another stb memory error, with one i even had "raw file error".
need your help guys!!

[slugworth]

for dead receivers you must use loader v2.0.0c,the version where you select the file to upload on the 1st screen.
This will fix receivers that even have a blank flash.
If that doesn't work you are using the wrong cable or have a hardware problem.The receiver will have a blank display and never say boot all the time after multiple power cycles.

[jaybou]

still doin me head in

Im using that and an rs232 to flash but every file ive flasged to it wont work,keeps either rebooting or wont power on.
I can lend a box bought from same shop- is there a way i can copy the firmware from that box onto faulty box??

[robertsy]

Hi i recovered my F3 with software (erom_upgrade_8Mflash) flash with latest firmware it all about timing when you select next and power box on.

[slugworth]

the loader gives you minutes to turn the receiver on.
some people turn it on too fast

[jaybou]

FIXED

Finally sorted.Had to data dump from box bought from same shop and flash faulty box with it.No other image would work and believe me I tried about 60 different images from various sources.Now a happy bunny.