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

[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

[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

[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

[MAX2504]

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]

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

[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.........

[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

[BeanLuvsBeans]

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

[margadas]

gracias

[Quote = darvash; 1293030]. A la manera de orientar sobre c?mo arreglar una imagen del firmware corrupto en OpenBox S9 / S10 / S11 / S12 y S10 Skybox F3 F4 F5 F5S A3 etc Incluso si parece ladrillo caja no responde o muestra En o reiniciar constantemente? Si su cuadro no responde, o no aparece ninguna luz hay una buena probabilidad de que el firmware actual en el cuadro es de alguna manera corrupta. Usted tendr? que utilizar , conecte un cable de m?dem nulo de serie RS232 a la caja y seguir el instrucciones. Esperemos que traer?n su caja de nuevo a la vida. instrucciones Descargar o si tenga mayor Openbox / Skybox Descomprimir este archivo 1. Conecte su PC al Openbox mediante un cable serie de m?dem nulo. (Trate de obtener un PC con puerto r232 incorporado o comprar un usb de buena calidad a seriel adaptador. baratos adaptadores de flebay "no" trabajo en absoluto) 2. Cambie el cuadro OFF 3. Ejecutar EromUpgrade.exe (Ubicado en la carpeta que ha descargado y descomprimido) a continuaci?n, comprobar la configuraci?n del puerto com es correcta 4. Seleccione el ?ltimo archivo .abs firmware. ( Descarga ella si usted no tiene ninguna ) 5. Seleccione "Siguiente" y luego encender el cuadro y siga las instrucciones para cargar y flash grabar el firmware. 6. Si el proceso no se inicia, intente varias combinaciones de tiempo de conmutaci?n de la caja despu?s de seleccionar "Siguiente" ( si viene con juego de error de memoria STB por favor, ejecute el archivo config.bat (ubicado en la carpeta que ha descargado y descomprimido)) antes de ejecutar loader 7. No encienda la alimentaci?n o desconecte mientras que la descarga y flash est? teniendo lugar. Si no puede contactar a su casilla de verificaci?n el cable de m?dem nulo. Las conexiones son como showen debajo pin 2 ... a ... 3 pin pin 3 ... a ... pin 2 pin 4 ... a ... pin 6 pin 5 ... a ... pin 5 pin 6 ... a ... pin 4 pin 7 ... a ... pin 8 pin 8 ... a ... pin 7 Importante: Entra en el administrador de dispositivos <haga clic derecho Mi PC ---> Administrar --- > en el lado izquierdo u encontrar el administrador de dispositivos y compruebe que est? eligiendo el puerto com derecha. Si es posible su uso con equipo de serie puerto com R232 construido sobre mainbord. Divi?rtete [/ quote]





Skybox_openbox _flash_tool.zip




SKYBOX _All_ Upgrade TOOL.zipopenbox_s9_s10_s11_s12_Flash_RS232_tool.zip





si funciona

[lestasmsc]

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

Yes that would be good... and some details as to the details of how to write the flash files. Thanks

[mastercare]

Hi
the chip is marked U39 on the board its an 8 pin flash chip which can be programmed with a sp flash programmer these can be found very cheaply on ebay..the chip itsself is u39,mw25L3206e once again search on ebay they are very cheap..
cheers

[markko1]

Hi
Skybox F5s bricked tried RS232 cable old PC running XP Pro to install firmware no luck I have tried this on and off for three weeks, Friend had the same trouble fixed his on the fourth attempt.
Does anybody know which chip on F5s board could be the cause of this?

[lestasmsc]

Hi
the chip is marked U39 on the board its an 8 pin flash chip which can be programmed with a sp flash programmer these can be found very cheaply on ebay..the chip itsself is u39,mw25L3206e once again search on ebay they are very cheap..
cheers

Thank you... but what did you write on? Directly wrote .bin files?

[boondocksaint]

So mine is stuck on load after updating my channel list will this cable work Startech 1-Port USB to Null Modem RS232? I dont have a connection for the regular cable