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  • dercio
    Member
    • Mar 2010
    • 78

    #1

    openbox s11 help

    i have openbox s11 was working fine but now just says boot on the front screen can some one tell me what firmware i need and the upgrade tool required to bring box back to working

    thanks
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  • P&D
    DK Veteran
    • May 2010
    • 2686

    #2
    Have a look here Recover Dead Skybox/Openbox Flash Using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable


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    • dercio
      Member
      • Mar 2010
      • 78

      #3
      iv tried with thihs guide when using stb erom upgrade get message saying openbox initialize stb sdram is fail
      It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.

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      • P&D
        DK Veteran
        • May 2010
        • 2686

        #4
        What's the name software are you using ???

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        • dercio
          Member
          • Mar 2010
          • 78

          #5
          Originally posted by P&D
          What's the name software are you using ???
          not quite sure its one i took from a google search : C2DS2_CMT_120620044F.abs

          please let me know if that right or wrong and if you know what i should use please tell me

          thanks
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          • P&D
            DK Veteran
            • May 2010
            • 2686

            #6
            Sorry what upgrade tool are you using.....not firmware
            see below
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            • dercio
              Member
              • Mar 2010
              • 78

              #7
              Originally posted by P&D
              Sorry what upgrade tool are you using.....not firmware
              see below
              yes tried both of them still saying same message
              It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.

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              • P&D
                DK Veteran
                • May 2010
                • 2686

                #8
                are you trying to upgrade by com or usb ???? also is it the correct cable

                must be one of them ???

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                • dercio
                  Member
                  • Mar 2010
                  • 78

                  #9
                  Originally posted by P&D
                  are you trying to upgrade by com or usb ???? also is it the correct cable

                  must be one of them ???
                  upgrade via com box wont turn on just says boot on the front so cant do it via usb the cable seems to be ok cause its saying synchronizing with stb ... done then on bottom says
                  initialized stb sdram is failed
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                  • P&D
                    DK Veteran
                    • May 2010
                    • 2686

                    #10
                    no mate are you using this cable usb USB to RS232 Serial Download Lead | PAT Tester Download Lead

                    or com port cable...https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rs...2F%3B500%3B593

                    are you ticking ticked bootloader
                    Last edited by P&D; 30 December, 2013, 03:11.

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                    • dercio
                      Member
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 78

                      #11
                      Originally posted by P&D
                      im usin 9 pin female to female normal null cable for data transfer at least when bought it online it mention data transfer
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                      • P&D
                        DK Veteran
                        • May 2010
                        • 2686

                        #12
                        Might be the wrong cable there are 2 kinds......

                        where about,s are you ......if in the UK what postcode i'm in the WA9 area i could sort it for you in 20 mins

                        correct cable is....

                        http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Null-Modem...item19e5bef5e7

                        or

                        http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Manhattan-...item45edbedb4d

                        they are the correct one's & are both the same cable
                        Last edited by P&D; 30 December, 2013, 03:18.

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                        • dercio
                          Member
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 78

                          #13
                          Originally posted by P&D
                          Might be the wrong cable there are 2 kinds......

                          where about,s are you ......if in the UK what postcode i'm in the WA9 area i could sort it for you in 20 mins
                          Im in london TW area think i will go maplins later on and see if they have another 1 i can buy ...

                          By the way i also have usb to cable wire but dont no how to use it on windows 8.1 heard i need to get driver before it works
                          It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.

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                          • P&D
                            DK Veteran
                            • May 2010
                            • 2686

                            #14
                            I always use an XP comp & never had a problem doing them

                            sorry mate your 400 mile away ...so no nipping round to fix it & have a beer .....

                            good luck...make sure you get the correct cable

                            the 2 links above are the correct cable....Maplins will charge you ?20 robbing B....... well you know what i mean

                            Regards Phil

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                            • dercio
                              Member
                              • Mar 2010
                              • 78

                              #15
                              Lol yeah i no i checked prices and its expensive but dont think i can go few days without tv so might have 2 go maplins just to save me from Bordem with tv anyways thanks for help

                              Cheers
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