unlocking box with rs232 lead and when selcting the file its saaying wrong file

[hairyscotsman]

I am trying to unlock my f3 with rs232 lead connected to usb on laptop . I have downloaded the software from here as advised in previous post.

http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f184/recover-dead-skybox-openbox-flash-using-serial-rs232-null-modem-cable-233298/

When I get to the com selecting page and browse its brings up file eromclient and when i select file this is the file that appears
C:\Users\User\Downloads\Upgrade_PVR800_HD_Tool (3)\eromclient.abs

I am trying to choose eromupgrade.exe and this is what is happening.

Can someone advise is first am i using the correct download and if so what an i doing wrong.

My box was locked as i tried to put channel update on before flashing with software upgrade.

Cheers

[P&D]

Hi which box ????

if the F series use this firmware SkyBox | SkyBox

don't select eromclient.abs select the firmware you have downloaded from the link above

You may want to have a look here at one of my old post's this will show you how & explain any problems you may have
skyboxf3 cant get it to work with recover firmware etc

[hairyscotsman]

I tried that and kept getting synchronizing stbs please re set target and underneath opening seriel port is failed. I tried the other ones one your post and get the same..help !!! l

[P&D]

If you mean the 2 programs Upgrade_PVR800_HD_Tool.rar ...............erom_upgrade_8Mflash.rar

sounds like the wrong cable

[cactikid]

is it null modem cable only or does the usb adapter work,reading others it states null modem with full handshaking?

[hairyscotsman]

USB 2.0 TO RS232 SERIAL DB9 9 PIN ADAPTER CABLE GPS PDA FREE POSTAGE IN UK | eBay

USB 2.0 TO RS232 SERIAL DB9 9 PIN ADAPTER CABLE GPS PDA FREE POSTAGE IN UK | eBay

These are what i am using.

[P&D]

Say no more mate (thats the problem)

plz see 1.5 M DB9 Female 9 Pin to Serial RS232 Modem Cable Lead | eBay

This is the type of cable you need not sure if it should be a straight one or the twisted one
there are 2 kinds

Also you need one of these on the back of your computer or laptop photo of a com port - Google Search

[digicon]

USB 2.0 TO RS232 SERIAL DB9 9 PIN ADAPTER CABLE GPS PDA FREE POSTAGE IN UK | eBay

USB 2.0 TO RS232 SERIAL DB9 9 PIN ADAPTER CABLE GPS PDA FREE POSTAGE IN UK | eBay

These are what i am using.

You cant use that cable I'm afraid you need the correct Null modem cable which P&D has kindly linked to, Also a Proper hardware comport on your PC/Laptop would be ideal as some of the usb-serial adaptors are flaky at best

[cactikid]

which now would now mean no serial port on pc/lappy?

[slugworth]

get an old pc with real serial port

[DW190]

USB to Serial RS-232 RS232 DB9 Adaptor Converter Cable Lead Wire 9 Pin 0.6m 60cm | eBay

Starview Kryptview Serial Null Modem Cable DB9F RS232 | eBay

Both are required.

The USB to Serial adaptor is not the cheapest but it comes with a driver CD and has the Prolific 2303 chipset. I have used these for years on many laptops and as long as you select the correct port it works fine.

[Hadron]

Say no more mate (thats the problem)

plz see 1.5 M DB9 Female 9 Pin to Serial RS232 Modem Cable Lead | eBay

This is the type of cable you need not sure if it should be a straight one or the twisted one
there are 2 kinds...

...you need the correct Null modem cable which P&D has kindly linked to...

The cable in that link is the kind that you don't want. That one is a straight through serial modem cable & not a null modem cable.

The cable in DW190's post is the right one.

[hairyscotsman]

I meant to post the 2 leads i bought and the second one is the 2m null modem cable 2m Null Modem Cable - Lead RS232, DB9 9 pin Serial Comm | eBay
I had to buy the usb to rs232 adapter cable for using it on my laptop.

[hairyscotsman]

After looking at the leads suggested by DW190 they appear to be exactly the same as the ones i bought but just different makes. one is a null modem cable rs232 and the other is a usb adaptor. Does it need to be these exact leads suggested or is my ADAPTER not suitable ???
Thanks guys and sorry for the confusion earlier as i posted a link to the adapter twice and never linked the null modem cable i already have.
Hope you can help again!!

[hairyscotsman]

HAHA...I was using the wrong com port!!...Its downloading now.....fingers crossed