OK, yet another updated firmware has been released for the F5S and F3S boxes dated the 24/12/13. These are the official Skybox downloads. Release notes state that the new software adds a new timer record function and a PICON function. The PICON function adds a channel identity image to the info banner of the channel you are viewing. Rather than start a new thread I've edited this post and posted the official Skybox releases here, the top download is the normal official box software and the middle download is the software to add the PICON function ( extract the file and place the relevant .ics file for your satellite e.g. 0282E directly onto your USB or hard drive ). The bottom download is a newly released official Skybox PICON tool which can be used to edit the icons in the .ics file :
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It makes a massive difference. All download it is well worth it. Tested and works a treat! -
it says when upgrading will restore to factory settings will i lose my sealion etc what do i do help?Comment
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Note:All information given is to be used for educational purposes only and should not be taken seriously.Comment
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and then just put new channel list on?Comment
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any chance of a detailed run through im worried about loseing the old sealionComment
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Might sound a stupid question and i think the answer is yes but just checking.
Do you need to have a usb pen/hard drive connected at all times for the epg to keep udating and working.Last edited by DAVE466; 17 December, 2013, 22:51.Comment
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I'm new to all this, any chance of step by step instructions of how to do this, and what difference does it make to the EPG please?Comment
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As always, first back up your original files before performing a software update. Using a USB stick that has been formatted to FAT32, enter the " Dump By USB " menu of your Skybox and first select the Image file ( which is your software backup ) and dump to the usb. Then change the image setting to miscellaneous files and select TP_PROG.dbs ( your channel list ) and CCcam.cfg ( your gift provider ) and dump these also. Make sure that you place a tick in each file you are dumping to usb by either selecting OK or the yellow button on your remote. Copy these files to a safe place on your PC. To upgrade, download the new software and extract it using the appropriate programme e.g. Winrar etc., then copy it to your usb stick. Once inserted, navigate to the " Upgrade By USB " menu option, select the image file, making sure it is ticked, do not alter any other settings and select upgrade. Wait for the upgrade process to finish and the box should reboot. If it does not reboot do it manually by powering off then on using the remote.Comment
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Hi all , New here, I have recently got into this and am a little unsure about updating the firmware the above post is excellent thank you very straight forward, however I was wondering after the update will the gift still just work ? or do I need to reload it by upgrading the CCcam.cfg file that I have backed up on my pc, have I understood this right. Thanks for any replies to this I just didn't want to go steaming in and then find ive messed it all up, also on this subject am I right in thinking that if it all went wrong I could just upload the original image I have backed up and always get back to where I started ??
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Zodiac1965Comment
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Everything should work ok as long as you don't alter any settings when upgrading and you shouldn't need to reload any files. Yes, as long as you have a copy of the original image, you can restore your box to where you started.Comment
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Sorry as a newbie i can't find the Skybox download page, how do i link to it? ThanksComment
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