Lads,

excuse my ignorance but I succesfully flashed my eurovox and I am trying to get the software to reflash my other receiever which is the box, would anybody be able to upload the software and maybe a guide on how to do this.

thanx in advance,

UnitedFan

To update your box you will need to put ver 4.54 on it.

You will need a null modem cable DB9F to DB9F.

Null modem info

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=L71BT&DOY=2m6

If your pc does not have a serial port you will need a USB to serial port adapter to use in conjunction with the null modem cable.

All firmware/loader can be found here http://eko.4shared.com/

You will need the GTromloader, (Starview Software Uploader), found in the Starview software folder of the link.

Now select the firmware 4.54 for 'the box' which can be found in the 'firmware' folder.

Updating Firmware

Connect your box and PC with a Null modem cable and switch on the cable box and put it on STANDBY.
(The Starview does not need to be connected to TV to update it with GTROM)

Open GTROM Loader software make sure that you set the correct COM PORT
that matches the one that is being used

Make sure App file only is selected, then click Bin File & browse to the firmware where you downloaded it to on your PC.

Run the GTROM loader by pressing Download and you will see the % progress increase
then Download completed message on your PC.
Wait until you see the DOWNLOAD COMPLETE pop up on your PC before
removing the NULL MODEM CABLE. The Starvi*w will then reboot

Turn off and turn back on , then plug your tv cable and scart back in


* You should download the Starview PDF guide this will give you step by step instructions on how to do everything.This can be found in the Starview Documentation folder in the link.

Cheers,
done everything but when scanning for channels nothing comes up

Make sure your incoming cable is connected to the "Cable Input" at the back of the b0x

It's definately in the right one, any other suggestions.

Thanks for the help lads much appreciated

Press menu and system info and make sure you flashed it correctly. System info should state the firmware version you flashed. If it is correct, turn off the box from the back switch, turn it back on again.

Do a factory reset and scan again.

Thats the problem I think, I am flashing it with the cryptview that I saw in another thread. It says it is version 4.54eE and when I check System Info it's telling me 4.00 I have a starview 2 the box, 7 * 25 vents on the top, I have done all the factory settings and scans, I am nthell dublin, is this the right software or could you point me to the correct latest software out there,

Much appreciated.

UnitedFan

That is your problem alright. Cryptview is only for the Starview 1, reflash it with 4.54 for The Box, you will find it in Eamos FTA Library at the bottom of my post.

Do a factory reset before flashing.

Originally posted by sc0user:

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That is your problem alright. Cryptview is only for the Starview 1, reflash it with 4.54 for The Box, you will find it in Eamos FTA Library at the bottom of my post.

Do a factory reset before flashing.

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Is it the h20071015_454eE_api.bin file, I might have tried this already but I will give it a go.

Thanx Lads,

UnitedFan

Originally posted by unitedfan:

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Originally posted by sc0user:

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That is your problem alright. Cryptview is only for the Starview 1, reflash it with 4.54 for The Box, you will find it in Eamos FTA Library at the bottom of my post.

Do a factory reset before flashing.

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Is it the h20071015_454eE_api.bin file, I might have tried this already but I will give it a go.

Thanx Lads,


Thats it as per CO19's post.
UnitedFan

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In work now So I will try this when I get home,

Lads, Thanx a lot, much appreciated.

bless you all

Hi all,

When I flashed with the above file it got to 100% and then got stuck, the screen is blank and the panel on the front of the box says ON permanantly. None of the buttons on the remote work except standby, so I cant even get into the menu.

I reflashed with version 4.50 and got back to the point I have been at for the past 3 weeks which is only having channels 1-5. I then tried flashing with 4.54 again but the same as above happened. Does anyone know how to rectify it? I want my channels back!!!

I'm in South West of England with TW if that is any help to anyone.

Thanks

I'd say you are missing the logo file

Try update with version 4.51 firmware for THE B0X UK found in "THE B0X" firmware folder as it is said to more stable and reliable :)

Thanks very much. I def tried the v4.51 file last week cos still had it on my desktop. But anyway, I'm all up and running again now! Thanks so much.

I'd say the 4.51 file done the trick , glad you got it sorted :)

Originally posted by Celtic71:

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I'd say the 4.51 file done the trick , glad you got it sorted :)

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Hi Celtic,

I have my dads The Box and im trying to get it workin but no joy....i have tried all the methods i could find on afterdawn but still no joy....i havnt flashed yet but the system info says API ver 4.54e_E Boot ver 7.0......having tried everything including manually inputting todays codes i cant get out of the language page to watch the goddamn telly.....have you any ideas...any help would be super.....thanks in advance.
Jamesy

I presume you selected English and do installtion and auto scanned for channels on your provider ?

It might be the same problem as united with 4.54 firmw@re

Are you in the UK or Ireland ?

You might need to update the b0x and you will need a NULL MODEM CABLE

Originally posted by Celtic71:

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I presume you selected English and do installtion and auto scanned for channels on your provider ?

It might be the same problem as united with 4.54 firmw@re

Are you in the UK or Ireland ?

You might need to update the b0x and you will need a NULL MODEM CABLE

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Thanks for the help man....i have a null modem cable from maplins no. L71BTt to flash my euro max v but havnt had any luck with that either.....im very nervous cos i dont wanna wreck either box.....can nyou tell me how long the process takes....thanks again
Jamesy

If you have the files you need downloaded it will only take less than 3 mins to do :)

Did you select English , then Installation and do an Automatic Scan on your provider and find any ch@nnels yet ?

Lads, (Celtic),

Reflashed the box with the version 4.50Ee and it seemed to have worked I haven't had to input codes since,I hope that it has worked Got all my channels back and the menu page seems to be a little different but I cannot see it...

Anyway the help was much appreciated, and I hope it helps others too.

Gary

Lads can anybody help i have just updated the starview 2 the box with _H20071015_454eE_api.bin it went through the download process fine but when i tried to plug it into the mains i get 4 lines and then nothing is this the right software im here in dublin HELP PLS

Try H20070705-450 eE-api.bin.This firmware is for Ireland

Seen a few posts with people having problems when flashing Starview 2 The Box with firmware versions over 4.50 Ireland and 4.51 UK, below is the correct procedure and you must load 2 bin files in the correct order if you want to upgrade :-

As regards the 4.52,53,54, using GTRom 4.00 is no good, that's where people are going wrong - this is the procedure :- From v4.50/51 you must - Use the New Improved GTrom Loader Ver 4.03 for example >>>>>>>

First flash thebox_H20070814_452eE_api.bin to your box with the new GTRom.4.3
(select as App file only)

Then flash thebox_logobg.bin to your box using the new GTRom.4.3
(select Background Data File)

Version 4.53 For UK

If you are upgrading from 4.51 or earlier you must flash 4.53 first. then flash the logo file. If you already have the 4.52 on just flash the 4.53 straight on no need for the logo file, you must use the 4.3 loader.

Version 4.54 for UK & Ireland

If you are upgrading from 4.51 or earlier then flash 4.54 first then afterwards flash the logo file. If you already have 4.52 on or later then just flash the 4.54 straight on without it. You must use the new Loader Software v4.3

Personally I find the 4.52/53 and 54, to be more trouble than they are worth, I find the 4.51 in UK much more stable, but it's an individual choice, but that is the procedure above.

i have the box starview 2 ireland genuine. i have ver 4.00 currently. now, do i update to ver 4.50 as per http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/663923, or ver 4.54 as above ? whats the logo file ? millions of tks

Just put the V4.50 on your box ad you will be fine you will find all the info you need in the eko site on the end of some posters signature