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jusandjan - if this firmware updates works mate I would be very interested but like I say I have not read anywhere where this is the fix! I hope I am wrong so I will wait for your reply.

I don't use a laptop to update my firmware so I am a bit lost with some of this (never had to look at it at the min).

I'll continue to help if I can

 

so then what is the new firmware everyone is putting on there boxes. the 8.02 30 nov 20087 then. cause if i read it right, users are putting this firmware on and everything seems fine

 

The V8.02 is the latest fix for the starview super.

 

struggler see Scousers thread a couple of lines down from this one on the thread page..
justin don't know what to say only hang on till one of the main men appear and good luck

 

talk of the devil ....lol

 

jusandjan try a different computer m8

 

hi, Hiteck thanks for claifying that.

but I'm still at the point where i can;t update my box due to flash failing.

while i really do appreciate that users are helping and using their own time between doing there own things to which i am truly grateful, it just feels like i'm going in circles.

the has to be a reason why my flash keep failing. I'vre followed the doobt2oon instructionsm the is something else. Unless the cable i got is crap

 

Where did you get the cable from and is it a Null modem cable, have you installed the driver for the USB adaptor?. What operating system are you using.

 

dont have another computer to try. unless anyone lives close to Wigan, I'll bring my box around otherise think i'm f**k

 

I got the USB converter from a friend who got it from came from maplin, but I'dont know about the RS-232 cable.

I'm using XP home version 2002 service pack 3.

the drivers i'm using are the ones on the mini disc that came with USB converter.

unless there a different cable I can get just in case the 2 i got dont work

 

I think the best thing to do, is go to maplin get myself new cables rather than ones I've been given.

with that in mind, can you please let me know exactly what i'm ask for in maplins

 

just search ebay for starview serial cable ...there about £2 all in

 

If the USB adaptor is from maplins it should be working fine as they are quite good quality and have been used many times by people on here, as for your cable a Null modem cable is wired pins 2-3, 3-2, 4-6, 5-5, 6-4, 7-8, 8-7. You can test yours with a multimeter if you have one,

 

the eletrical side of things is way over my head. sorry.

think i'll just go to maplin and get one looking on there site there a £10.00

 

If buying from maplins make sure you get the L71BT

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97740

 

Thanks for all help HiTeck, I'll go and get that cable in few mins and try agian, and let you know the outcome. If it doesnt work then I really don't know what to do.

 

Well I got a cable, and still the flash failed. what next

 

Reboot your PC then plug your USB adaptor in,

Go to start,
Right click my computer select properties,
Select Device manager,
Click on the + Ports ( COM & LTP )
Is your USB adaptor listed in there? if it is which port is listed under eg (com1) (com2) etc.

 

prolific USB-to-serial Comm Port (COM2)

 

On the firmware loader set it to com 2 then try reflash again.