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Discussion in 'Digital TV - UK & Europe' started by unitedfan, Apr 24, 2008.

  1. unitedfan

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    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
     
  2. CO19

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    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.
     
  3. unitedfan

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    Cheers,
    done everything but when scanning for channels nothing comes up
     
  4. Celtic71

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

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

    Thanks for the help lads much appreciated
     
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    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.
     
  7. unitedfan

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    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
     
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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.
     
  9. unitedfan

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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
     
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  11. 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
     
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    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
     
  13. Celtic71

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    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 :)
     
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    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.
     
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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
     
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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
     
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    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 ?
     
  20. unitedfan

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    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
     

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