seems like too much work to do! i thought there would be a quick fix. im not fussed anyway, my supplier replaces dead boxes anywya.

hi as the 260 firmware seems to be killing all the clones the best option for people with clones is not to update to 260 (and anyway why fix what isnt broken)
but one thing i am not sure of the answer for is when the cable companies change the methods and the 257 258 or 259 firmware needs to be changed what do the people with copy boes do will it just be the 260 firmware that has problems with copy boxes or will it be every firmware after that.
and also what is it that is in the firmware that causes some boxes to die.
i my self have an original genuine box that i purchased from wizzard and i am even too scared to update to the 260 firmware as i have read so many boxes died when they ran this firmware and some people say it kills at random and some say its just copy boxes so i dont know what to think
does anybody else have any views on anything i have touched on thay may be able to shed some light on the matter

there is a new clonesaf version of version 260 released by wizard.

dead starviews can also be revived.

see this link

http://www.satdownloads.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=6287.0

where is the new clone version of the firmware where can i download it from

http://www.satdownloads.co.uk/smf/index....g30898#msg30898

Try here

wizzard is so full of s**t reckons hes stopped making the current starview & made a new 1. Theres 3 manufacturers in china making the boxes. this wizzard character just knocks out modded firmware to kill boxes so he can sell his old ones off. oh and another thing - this new starview named "the box" is a joke!! its £120 but no different to the current starview which is £55

have you got a new box or are you just speculating.

lol, i wouldnt dare buy one! ive got one of the so called "fakes" that isnt really a fake, just some people want people to think it is for their own crazy reasons! its served me well since day 1. the whole starview scene has got out of hand, too many people wanting to make a quick buck - too many people falling for it!!

Interesting opinions you have!

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seems like too much work to do! i thought there would be a quick fix. im not fussed anyway, my supplier replaces dead boxes anywya.

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Who is your supplier, if you don't mind naming him?

i dont think its such a good ideanaming people on here. hes one of the main suppliers in the teeside area if that helps.

Not really. Just sounds like a good dealer unlike some around. Does he sell on ebay?

no, doesnt use internet for selling, relies on word of mouth. Hes sold 1000's considering the lack of "advertising" got a lot of trust worthy friends though

I just found out from wizard that there will be no more updates available for the old starview box. He's really shown his true colours now. i would not buy anything from him again.

But he did say support, which means if new firmware is needed to receive channels it will be provided, just no updates with little fixes like aspect ratio etc...

are the manifactures of the copied starview releasing any firmware that is suitable for their boxes or is it the end of the road for them boxes.

the starview is probably going to get firmware upgrades from other places and beings

Hi asad

I used the 257 at the start of the thread for my bx as it had no software on it when bought!
Thing is, now the bx has a small line running across the front of the screen , and it doesnt seem to operate??
Im sure i downloaded it ok>>>

Any ideas as to what has happened?
And can you help with what to do matey??
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cheers ps anyone else has an idea im lost!!!

when you say the box doesn't operate are you saying the box doesn't show anything at all. And what do you mean by line? Does the box front panel indicator show any lights, can you reflash it?

When i first got the bx it scanned but would not unscramble chans, even after emu key set.
Spoke to seller who told me it had no software on it, and i had to do this!
i took the 257 above and loaded it with the gt via the 9 pin lead.
My laptop was showing it as downloading , but as soon as it finished all i had was this short line running across the front of the bx screen from left to right???
It seems the bx has froze up!!
ive tried to re flash it , and it does not correct it.
I have a blue screen on the tv and on the bx screen just this moving green line were the channel number would be..
I cannot seem to get the bx to function!!

i have 257 on another bx and its sweet/
The software seems to download ok .
I just put it into the gt and connected it up and pressed download.
Im lost bro

When you said you used a 9 pin lead with your laptop was it a USB or serial. And are you sure it was an RS-323 lead. The USB lead does not work from what I have heard

The seller sent this lead witht the bx It looks like a serial lead.
It fits into the laptop and the serial port on the starview
Its female to female and has small screws either side like a serial lead..
When i did the download i noticed the screen on the front of the bx changed!
It cleared then this green line started running across.
Now i cannot get into the menus or anything!!

Before you flashed your box: did you make sure your box said OK?
When you flashed your box: was your box following the same number as on the laptop as in the percentage?
After you flashed your box: did you wait approximately 20 secs after your computer said 100 %

Did not set the bx in any way.
Just switched it on and started the load up!
I just did the download on it as i thought it was blank!!
Also there was nothing on the bx to indicate the status of the down load
Could this be a big ooopsss!!
And if so can i correct the bx??