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

[P&D]

hi mate
im trying to bring my box back to life and im following your instructions but when i get to number 3
im unable to run eromupgrade.exe
my computer asks for the com port details which ive identified and filled in correctly and when i run it it keeps telling me its the wrong file
please advise me on were im going wrong
thanks

Are you getting file mismatch ??
also what box ??

[xtrabbia1974]

hi
im following the steps in the instructions and when i click run for the eromupgrade.exe it just keeps telling me wrong file
its for a skybox f3
many thanks

[Hadron]

hi
im following the steps in the instructions and when i click run for the eromupgrade.exe it just keeps telling me wrong file
its for a skybox f3
many thanks

This can happen if it doesn't recognise the file you select in the browse window.

Are you selecting a .abs file for your model of box?

[Cud1872]

Hi all, I have read through this thread thoroughly (yep all 39 pages) to look for answer to resolving dead F5s. The problem im having is box is showing figure '8' with faint red light, have tried to go through all the different links to Erom upgrade for F3/F5/F5s which all have the same Erom Upgrade tool - STB EROM Upgrade 2.0.0c. After I go onto browse file put in a .abs file (I have tried many different ones) and press next it comes up with 'Synchronizing STBs.. Please reset target!' . At this point I have tried many methods of powering up box, putting plug in/putting power cable in and connecting at different times i.e. 2 secs, 4 secs, 7 secs but unfortunately it just wont connect. I have just reflashed a openbox S11 and have previously done a few before with no problems. So why cant I get this Skybox F5s to sync with Erom? Any advice giving greatly appreciated.

Hi folks, anyone help with this post above from earlier in the week??

[Hadron]

Hi folks, anyone help with this post above from earlier in the week??

I have experienced a couple of boxes like yours, where the box isn't even recognised at switch on & have come to the conclusion that there is more wrong with the box than just a simple reflash.

Like any kind of electronic equipment, failures do happen. The fact that you have flashed other boxes rules out any "finger trouble".

[xtrabbia1974]

hi
it doesnt give me an option or a choice to pick a box

[P&D]

hi
it doesnt give me an option or a choice to pick a box

Read Hadron post again not a box a file
do you have a backup of the box on USB??

if you do use that as the file to load...if not the download the file from skybox.cc

[tommyjug]

wrong software or programme try this programme erom_upgrade_8Mflash.rar it worked for me thepvr800 was the wrong one it took me a hour to think oh maybe it the erom_upgrade_8Mflash.rar .let us know

[edrojo]

Dude thanks, you save my box, after two days going crazy

[edrojo]

Ok I was having the same problem and just fixed it finally after a lot of trial and error heres what I did -

downloaded http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...de_8mflash.rar

then downloaded some older firmware -
SKYBOX_3601hd_CMT_120820071a.abs
(if you search google you will find it)

Then I plugged the box in and attached the null modem cable,
opened up the erom upgrade folder and ran CONFIG.BAT
then ran EROMUPGRADE

Selected the firmware I downloded
Ticked Include Bootloader
Clicked next
when it says-
synchonizing stb
Reset target

I unplug and replug the power cable out of the back of the box quite fast it will then let you carry on and recover the box

once recovered you can update to a later firware via usb or the X3 Lan tool.

hope this works for you as I was pulling my Hair out yesterday

Dude thanks you save my box, after two days going crazy wit the damm Set stb memory error. Regards

[antomac]

sitting at home watching tv when my s10 just went blank
tied the usual power fuse etc all ok but when I took out the
cable from my dish at the back of box it was red hot and on
checking cable t was wet so water getting in to my cable as
it runs down front of house as the cables upstairs thru the
attic are ok so just wondering anyone ever have this happen
if yes was box fixable

[Mario.D]

Will this work on a Skybox A3
The box are supposed to be a legit one.
The box just reboots after it counted to 100.
Not sure why this happend but i had just sent back TPROG.dbs file to the box.

Edit problem resolved

found a program with correct bootloader.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/just-recovered-dead-skybox-f3-software-282932/

[brainben]

Thanks bros, please in my case when i browse to use the upgrade and after that when i click on next, it says wrong file please can you help?

[slugworth]

many loaders have no firmware bundled,you have to find that yourself.
It sounds like you are trying to load the .abs file that is part of the loader itself or you are trying to load firmware from another model receiver.

[Marko81]

When i try and sync stb after a few seconds it says stb memory error. What does this mean? How do i flash my box. Always says load on display. This is foung my head in. 5 days now.arghhhhhh