Nokia Dbox2

bigdunc · Dec 13, 2007

Tardis was a fave of mine
But updates come and go
Try restarting the cam on it mate
Net ids mean nothing to me without Location And SP .........Paul

bryandir · Dec 14, 2007

cheers bigdunc.

i just flashed it with the same sportster image as i have (sportster v1.7 uko5) that image has been perfect for about a year and a half for me now.no probs at all.

i got the box up n running for my friends 70 year old auntie..thats my good deed done for this side of 2007!!

just one more question,how do i get an xml file with chanel bouquetsonto the dbox....is its just the same as flashing?do i use the flashing assisitant?

cheers mate!

bryan

derek36 · Dec 14, 2007

hi all,what is the best image to use that is going about just now?

scubar · Dec 14, 2007

hi mate which box you using??

derek36 · Dec 14, 2007

nokia dbox2 with sportster 1.7 uk5.

bigdunc · Dec 14, 2007

bryandir said:

cheers bigdunc.

i just flashed it with the same sportster image as i have (sportster v1.7 uko5) that image has been perfect for about a year and a half for me now.no probs at all.

i got the box up n running for my friends 70 year old auntie..thats my good deed done for this side of 2007!!

just one more question,how do i get an xml file with chanel bouquetsonto the dbox....is its just the same as flashing?do i use the flashing assisitant?

cheers mate!

bryan
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I would use Easy D Box 123,Forall image services and bow ks ................Paul

joepodge · Dec 16, 2007

Please could tell me where I can D/L East dbox 123

kolet123 · Dec 16, 2007

chris0612 said:

emjxc12 said:

hi i am new to the dbox 2 game but i have heard lots of good things! please can anybody help me on how to flash the box also what is best to connect to pc and can you use dbox through a wireless router?
thank you.
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please read the thread!

Timoweb said:

THE BEGINNERS GUIDE - HOW TO FTP AN IMAGE v1.0 (Sept 2005)

What’s required - HARDWARE:

1. DBox2 in DEBUG MODE with Linux Neutrino already installed
2. RJ45 Network Crossover cable.
3. PC (this was done using windows XP) with a network card.

What’s Required – SOFTWARE:

FTP program eg. “Flash FXP” (30-day trial version works fine).
’Image’ file (eg. boxcracker, sportster, zorge, etc) (make sure to use the correct 1x or 2x Image) (see notes 2)
’Bouquets’ and ‘Services’ files for your area

Let’s Get Started:

To make this easier, place your tv/box close to your PC
(so that you have easy access to the back of both, to change cables around.)

1. PC Setup: Now would be a good time to create a ‘System Restore Point’ on your PC,
(as you will have probably have to change the IP settings, to something different from your internet settings).

Unplug your internet connection NOW to avoid any conflicts.

Switch OFF all firewalls and antivirus on your PC
(and make sure windows XP built in firewall is OFF)

2. Power on the TV and DBox, but don’t hook it up to your PC yet.

Using the remote control, press DBOX > SETTINGS > NETWORK
Take a note of the DBox network settings
(this is an example only)

IP-Address 192.168.0.3
Net Mask 255.255.255.0
Broadcast 192.168.0.255
Def Gateway 192.168.0.2
Name Server 192.168.0.2

3. On the PC go to START BUTTON > SETTINGS > CONTROL PANEL and open the NETWORK CONNECTIONS

Right-click the network card (it may say Local Area Connection),
and select PROPERTIES > CONFIGURE > ADVANCED tab

Highlight the ‘Connection Type’ (in the left window),
and in the right ‘Value window there is a drop down menu (it will probably currently say automode)
Change the Value to 10 full mode then OK

Again, right-click the same connection, and go back into the PROPERTIES of the network card
There is a List of items in the first window (you may need to scroll down further)
Left-click on internet protocol, when it is highlighted, click the PROPERTIES button.

Select the ‘Use the following IP address’
Enter the settings, as you seen it on your DBox, except the IP address will be one digit less of the last number
(eg. 192.168.0.3 on DBox, so use 192.168.0.2 on your PC)

OK these settings.

4. Connect the RJ45 cable between PC and DBox (linking them together)

Run the Flash FXP program
On one side should be the files on the PC
On the other side make sure you select ‘ftp browser’ (the tab is a monitor and folder picture)
(It may already be selected)

Click CONNECT (the icon which looks like a lightening bolt)

Select QUICK CONNECT the three boxes require some information
SERVER OR URL = (enter the IP address of the DBox)
USERNAME = root
PASSWORD = dbox2

Then click CONNECT

You should now see the DBox files in the window (if not, check the IP settings).

5. In the PC file window, browse to the folder containing the Image file you are going to use (eg. “2x-cryo-sportster.img”)

In the DBox window browse to the TMP folder (NOTE: you may already be in this folder).

Transfer the image file across into the TMP folder

When done close down the Flash FXP program.

(Now go over to the DBox)

6. Using the DBox remote control, press (in this order)

DBOX > SERVICE > SOFTWARE UPDATE > EXPERT FUNCTIONS > WRITE ONE PARTITION >
FLASH WITHOUT BOOTLOADER

Select the Image available (the one you just transferred over from PC) and select YES to flash

The DBox will start to erase existing flash, and write the new one (this will only take a few minutes)
The DBox will reset itself when done, and start up the new image

*** CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY FLASHED YOUR DBOX ***

IF YOUR DBOX DOESN’T START BACK UP CORRECTLY …
Use the ‘System Restore’ program on your PC
Select ‘Restore To An Earlier Time’ and choose the correct point
Turn back ON your firewall, and virus checker
Connect back onto the internet, and online to the forum
Search for the answer to your problem, or post for some help !!!

7. Now To Add Some Channels:

Go back to stage 2, and check, as your DBox IP Address may have changed

Take a note of the settings (if different) (if so, change the settings on your PC as shown in stage 3)

8. Go back to the PC, and run the Flash FXP program

Reconnect the PC to DBox (remember the IP Address of the DBox may have changed)

In the PC file window, browse to the folder containing the “service” and “bouquets” files

In the DBox window browse to /VAR/TUXBOX/CONFIG/ZAPIT/

Transfer the “service” and “bouquet” files across into there

When done close down the Flash FXP program.

9. Pull out the power cable to the DBox, wait a few seconds, and then power back on
(this is the best way to prevent any channel problems)

10. You may want to use the ‘System Restore’ program now, on your PC,

Select ‘Restore To An Earlier Time’ and choose the correct point
Turn back ON your firewall, and virus checker
Connect back onto the internet, and online to the forum
Let us know how you got on.

NOTES 1:

Try and find the “service” and “bouquets” files for your particular area (most areas are different from each other)

Some Image files (which you may download from the net) may already contain pre-installed “service” files etc.
but, you may find it difficult to transfer (overwrite) with other newer “service” files (which you may want to try)

jbhoy1 recommends a clean Image (eg a clean version using Cryo-Sportster-17 2X uk02 (or newer)
“NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS”.

Big thanks to everybody at www.world-of-digital.com This tut is all their work.
I only tried to make it a bit easier for newbies like myself to understand … jbhoy1

NOTES 2:

Everyone should pay particular attention to the reference 1x or 2x Image file

Nokia DBox is always a 2 chips box, so the correct Image to flash will only ever be the 2x Image file

A Sagem DBox is different …

You have to physically open up a Sagem DBox to see how many Intel (or AMD) chips
(which are located on the main board close to the tuner section) it will either be 1 or 2

You must flash the matching Image to this corresponding number of chips

There are pictures of the Sagem motherboards, found on the forum
Just do a search to find them, or ask if you’re really stuck
NEVER flash any old Image, if you’re not sure if 1x or 2x (IF YOU DO, THEN THE DBOX MAY NOT RESTART).

Finale

… And a big thanks to jbhoy1 from the Woolif, for allowing me to upload this revised version of the guide 

This guide is based on the dbox2 guide for dummies like myself (NOKIA) by jbhoy1 (which is based on other previous guides by members)
Your original guide, as it was presented on the forum, is great.
Now I’ve made it available as an easily readable download file. I hope this version, of the guide, meets your approval

Although originally written for a Nokia DBox, almost exactly the same applies for Sagem DBox (except notes 2)

THIS GUIDE IS FREE AND ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE FORUM MENTIONED ABOVE.

IF YOU FOUND THIS INFORMATION USEFUL THEN PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION
TO THE FORUM (we all want the place to be around for a good while) 
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pjam10 · Dec 17, 2007

Hi Fellas

Can anybody point me to the Dbox2 command tools and recent images
as I've been away for 7 weeks and returned to find my Nokia Dbox2 has only about 10 channels that can be viewed...Dohh!!
Thanks Guys

Happydaze · Dec 17, 2007

OK, the story so far… This summer I got myself a Nokia DB2 (cable type) pre flashed with Nutrino & Commander v6 incl. all the bells & whistles for UK cable. I then took it to sunny Spain where there is available freeview channels (plus a few extras) pumped into the apartment by Telmicro Es. I was hoping to create a new cable.xml with Bruteforce, but got absolutely nothing, not a sausage!
mgb17 kindly provided me with instructions to modify/replace the existing cable.xml which I did but still nothing.
My understanding of Telmicro is they ‘capture’ the freeview BBC / ITV channels from Sky Satellite via a massive dish on their office roof (I’ve seen it, it’s HUGE !) which they then transmit to a community aerial near to my apartment, then the signal is pumped into the apartments via cable.
If this makes sense to anyone…. I’m now thinking perhaps I should have bought a Sat.type DB2 ? can anyone help. Cheers

mvaz · Dec 17, 2007

Hello guys, I recently bought a dbox2 from and it worked well for a few minutes, and then, as I was changing the channels, the tv screen went blank, the dbox lcd display went blank and all I can see on the dbox is a little green light; when pressed the home button on the remote the dbox lcd displays loading kernel message and then the same happens...like it goes blank on tv, and the green light on the dbox. Would someone out there know what is wrong with the dbox? Guys, any help would be of GREAT help and much appreciated. - Thanks a lot in advance.

BigKnack · Dec 17, 2007

I flashed my dbox sucesfully with a new image, but still had no channels after a scan, so I deceided to flash it again with a different image (bad move) The dbox now won't load properly, it just has some screen on it with a load of version numbers and details and it says at the bottom no image. How can I load the previous image?....or any image???? is it ruined? I have all the necessary equipment, cross-over cables, null modem (RS232) etc.

bubbass · Dec 17, 2007

just had the same problem flash it with IFA THIS SHOULD PUT IT RIGHT.........JIMMY

Fekker · Dec 17, 2007

Happydaze said:

OK, the story so far… This summer I got myself a Nokia DB2 (cable type) pre flashed with Nutrino & Commander v6 incl. all the bells & whistles for UK cable. I then took it to sunny Spain where there is available freeview channels (plus a few extras) pumped into the apartment by Telmicro Es. I was hoping to create a new cable.xml with Bruteforce, but got absolutely nothing, not a sausage!
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Sounds like redistributed RF signal rather than a true cable signal so the dbox is no use.

BigKnack · Dec 18, 2007

pjam10 said:

Hi Fellas

Can anybody point me to the Dbox2 command tools and recent images
as I've been away for 7 weeks and returned to find my Nokia Dbox2 has only about 10 channels that can be viewed...Dohh!!
Thanks Guys
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Hey, PJam, are you on NTL MMDS? just wondering because my brother sesm to have the exact same problem, were you able to solve it?

AB007 · Dec 18, 2007

Hi, Sorry to but in. Anyone know how to get to the 'scan for channels' option in the menu. I cant find it anywhere. I've only just got this dbox and seems really complicated. It running sportster whatever that is. Cheers

lockettb · Dec 18, 2007

hi there is any one having the same probem where the movie channels have got audio describsion on them it so annoying.
what is a better image i have allways had sportster but everyone seems to talk about commando.
cheers in advance.
ben

pjam10 · Dec 18, 2007

Hi BigKnack

No I,m still hoping someone will help me out with a new image for my box .I'll let you know if I get it sorted.

bigdunc · Dec 18, 2007

AB007 said:

Hi, Sorry to but in. Anyone know how to get to the 'scan for channels' option in the menu. I cant find it anywhere. I've only just got this dbox and seems really complicated. It running sportster whatever that is. Cheers
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D box
Service menu
service scan

grim6666 · Dec 19, 2007

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP ive just bought a d box and hardly getting any channels please can anyone help me

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