starview box

Yep a Null Modem Cable is the only cable that will work as it has a crossover config. A standard RS232 serial lead will not work.

 

thanks how do i down load film were to pc?

 

so if ive got a nine pin port in back off pc do i still need usb addapter?and how and were do i download software?

 

Update Guide

OK all the firmware/software you need to upgrade the Starview is in the link at the end of my post, marked Eamos FTA Library.

1. Download the Starview PDF Guide, found in Starview Documentation Folder. This will show you how to flash your Starview.
2. Download GTromloader Version 4, found in Starview Software Folder.
3. Download Cryptstar257, (only for clone boxes), found in Starview Firmware folder.


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.

USB Adapter info

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx...uName=USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor class=

These two cable links are only for reference as they can be purchased alot cheaper on fleabay.

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.

 

Rev I put the guide there for that purpose.........to guide you. Sorry but I have to leave for a bit.

 

ok cheers lad catch u later thanks again

 

Thanks for replying to my query on my au pair disaster - sorry about the multi posting but I posted the first query and one thread and then being "blond" couldn't find that thread again!! There are many so decided to repost and subscribe to that thread and hey presto!!! Speaking of hey presto did a factory reset and am half way home.. its all fixed except to up load this magic firmware.

 

Hi
i'm trying to update my starview clone with GTromloader and CryptStar-v1.4-Core257.bin but when i hit download its stays on 0%
and doesn't move.
i have the right null modem cable
the system setting on my starviw are
api:2.57e_E
boot ver:7.0
don't know if thats any help.

i changed the port to com1 and it came up with
flash upgrade failed.

any one can help here????

 

Redfins you have been asking that question on other threads, this is known as multiposting and is frowned upon, stick to the one thread and someone will give you a hand, however I see Karl and Celtic already advised you, you must be doing something wrong, cause if these guys cant sort it then very few will!!!

 

fair enough

just taught someone reading this thread could help

 

Tell me EXACTLY what you have done, step by step, and I will see if you have missed something!!

 

right here it goes

i hook my laptop up to my starview clone
opened GTromloader
uploaded CryptStar-v1.4-Core257.bin
hit the download button
and it just stays on 0%

if you can help that would be great

would it be anything to do with my laptop

 

Did you download the WINrarr also

Forgive me I have to go out for a bit ...will be back at 9.45

 

yes to open GTRomloader.but not to open CryptStar-v1.4-Core257.bin
i just uploaded that on to GTromloader and click on download.

i change my port on GTRomloader serial port to COM1 i was using COM3
when i clicked on download after a couple of seconds it came up with
"flash upgrade failed"

 

Ok here,s an idiot proof way of updating.... (Compliments of Celtic71) Sometimes it takes a few times to do it, if it doesn,t work the first time DELETE the downloads and re download (I know its a pain but it works)

UPDATING FIRMW@RE

Connect your box and PC with a Null modem cable and switch on the cable box and put it on STANDBY.
(The Starvi*w 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

Disconnect from PC and connect back up to the TV

 

Alright Redfins.... times up!!! There is a barstool with my name on it awaiting... sorry!!

 

i went through that and still the same problem
when i hit download it goes to downloading and hangs on 0%
and does not move

 

ok thanks for your help

 

Morning,

Quick question, I updated my box, my mam's box and a friends box and they're all working perfectly updating when the key change. But I updated another genuine st*rview 1 box yesterday, exactly same way I'd done the others and it said download complete on the PC. I set default key and it updated itself BUT only a few channels seem to be working on it, like BBC1, S*y Sports 1 etc, the rest are coming up as scrambled or bad channel. Does anyone know why this is? The EMU is on so I really can't find a reason why it won;t work especially since S*k Sports is one of the channels that does work on it. Any help would be appreciated.

M