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  • Speedya
    Newbie
    • Mar 2013
    • 5

    #1

    Skybox F3 constantly rebooting

    1. Hi, F3 box keeps rebooting itself, I've searched around and I'm led to believe it's a software issue. There is an update which apparently fixes the rebooting glitch but I'm reluctant to flash firmware as I don't want to lose channel list and gift. Is there a way to backup channel list including favorites and gift so I can restore after the update? TThanks



  • tony2803
    Senior Member
    • Jun 2008
    • 266

    #2
    Originally posted by Speedya
    1. Hi, F3 box keeps rebooting itself, I've searched around and I'm led to believe it's a software issue. There is an update which apparently fixes the rebooting glitch but I'm reluctant to flash firmware as I don't want to lose channel list and gift. Is there a way to backup channel list including favorites and gift so I can restore after the update? TThanks



    it could also be a power issue,your internal power supply inside the box could have a fault by slight drop in power,indicating a faulty power supply,if the box was bought recently get in touch with supplier for an exchange,as reflashing box may not solve problem,but may void any return..
    Last edited by tony2803; 20 March, 2013, 03:12.

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    • googleboogle
      Newbie
      • Jul 2012
      • 4

      #3
      Mine done this, I just sent it back.

      It was going from L000 to L100 then rebooting again.

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      • super jumbe
        V.I.P. Member
        • Dec 2008
        • 11610

        #4



        Overriding software on box will cause the box rebooting now and then even if you default the box you will still have the problem.

        Just flash the box using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable with the latest software.
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        • googleboogle
          Newbie
          • Jul 2012
          • 4

          #5
          Mine was caused due to the power tripping in my flat, thanks to my lasses hair dryer

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          • michsof
            Newbie
            • Apr 2012
            • 1

            #6
            I had same problem but after downgrade to firmware prior youtube app ( 120920 ) everything works fine. And during downgrade you can tick to keep all settings.

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            • Speedya
              Newbie
              • Mar 2013
              • 5

              #7
              Thanks guys

              Originally posted by tony2803
              it could also be a power issue,your internal power supply inside the box could have a fault by slight drop in power,indicating a faulty power supply,if the box was bought recently get in touch with supplier for an exchange,as reflashing box may not solve problem,but may void any return..

              There is an official update to fix reboot glitch so I highly doubt it's a hardware issue. I can send it back but I'd rather update to see if it solves the problem before considering returning.

              A guide on how to back up gift and channel list/favourites so I can restore after update would be appreciated.

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              • DW190
                DK Veteran
                • May 2012
                • 1263

                #8
                Originally posted by Speedya
                Thanks guys




                There is an official update to fix reboot glitch so I highly doubt it's a hardware issue. I can send it back but I'd rather update to see if it solves the problem before considering returning.

                A guide on how to back up gift and channel list/favourites so I can restore after update would be appreciated.
                Stick a mem stickt in and dump everything to the stick. Check on your computer you have it all then upload the new software to the box.

                To check you line file on computer right click on it and open with notepad or wordpad.

                The attached file is stable with everything including channel list. Just needs a patsy.
                Attached Files

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                • elson10
                  Newbie
                  • Mar 2013
                  • 2

                  #9
                  Skybox F3 reiniciar constantemente

                  Ol? bom dia, a atualiza??o do firmware mas, nada resolveu gostaria de saber se tem alguma outra op??o que eu possa tentar??? pois j? tentei colocar todas as firmware dispon?veis no site xxxxxxxxxxx mas, nada resolveu meu problema.
                  Last edited by gmb45; 29 March, 2013, 20:09. Reason: removed suspect link

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                  • DW190
                    DK Veteran
                    • May 2012
                    • 1263

                    #10
                    Originally posted by elson10
                    Ol? bom dia, a atualiza??o do firmware mas, nada resolveu gostaria de saber se tem alguma outra op??o que eu possa tentar??? pois j? tentei colocar todas as firmware dispon?veis no site mas, nada resolveu meu problema.
                    If we only knew what you said. Here you go:

                    Translated.
                    Hello good day, updating the firmware but nothing decided I would like to know if you have any other options I can try?? because I've tried to put all the firmware available on site SkyBox | SkyBox but nothing solved my problem
                    Last edited by gmb45; 29 March, 2013, 20:09.

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                    • Speedya
                      Newbie
                      • Mar 2013
                      • 5

                      #11
                      I haven't updated yet but im going to give it a go tonight.

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                      • elson10
                        Newbie
                        • Mar 2013
                        • 2

                        #12
                        Originally posted by DW190
                        If we only knew what you said. Here you go:

                        Translated.
                        Hello good day, updating the firmware but nothing decided I would like to know if you have any other options I can try?? because I've tried to put all the firmware available on site SkyBox | SkyBox but nothing solved my problem
                        Excuse me is that I am Brazilian

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                        • irishguy79
                          Junior Member
                          • Aug 2011
                          • 27

                          #13
                          I have had a few like this, updating the software will work sometimes but if this doesnt fix it the motherboard is faulty and you need to return it to seller

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                          • sb18180
                            DK Veteran
                            • Sep 2012
                            • 355

                            #14
                            i had one too 97% bootloop even rs232 wouldnt cure it

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                            • rayhanraditys
                              Newbie
                              • May 2013
                              • 1

                              #15
                              Originally posted by super jumbe



                              Overriding software on box will cause the box rebooting now and then even if you default the box you will still have the problem.

                              Just flash the box using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable with the latest software.



                              i have a same problem to.. and try to flash with usb to rs232 cable...

                              1. my skybox f3 in off mode
                              2. plug rs232 cable from skybox to pc (my skybox posision on off mode)
                              3. open tools for upgrade with rs232 cable from SkyBox | SkyBox
                              4. select port and browse file .abs and choise last upgrade firmware from SkyBox | SkyBox to..
                              5. stick the include bootloader file and next..
                              6. after that "please resset target" and i turn on my skybox f3 with back switch power..
                              7. aaaaannnndddd.... stuck... try again... stuck... (my skybox f3 still continous restart and the upgrade software not change )

                              any one can help me ?

                              *sorry if my english not good

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