first thing hi everyone it nice to be here im new here and just learning so if this has been posted before then i apologise i just dont know what too look for as its a big place. anyways al get to the point i have a starview box but not sure what firmware to use to update my box i have been looking around but im confused in which one to use as i dont know which one is for what. i checked what box i have and the one i have is the very first starview box it has already bean flashed with the firmware api ver 2.57e_E boot ver 7.0 when i got it but want to update so i dont need to look for codes all the time.i would appreciate if someone could tell me the correct firmware to use and if i need software updates aswell. thanks for your time
You will need to know if you have a clone or genuine Count the vents on top 18x7 = Clone 25x7 = Genuine 13x7 = 1st Generation Also looking from the front Scart to the left = Clone Scart to the right = Genuine Also you can go here to see some pics http://www.freewebs.com/dooby2oon
thanks for the quick reply i looked on the site http://www.freewebs.com/dooby2oon and did what u asked this is what i got 18x7 vents scart to the right my remote control is the new one on http://www.freewebs.com/dooby2oon not the clone one i looked inside on board and i dont say any resemblanse to the clone at all inside the board looks like the first generation once again thanks for your quick reply
All firmware/loader can be found in the link at the end of my post marked Eamos Library. I would say its safe to put the FIXED firmware onto it , as I've seen one like this and it did autoroll the codes You will need the GTromloader, (Starvi*w Software Uploader), found in the Starvi*w software folder of the link. You will need version 2.57_FIXED firmware for CLONES found in "Starvi*w" firmware folder.
my remote is the one in the middle on http://www.freewebs.com/dooby2oon i have compared the boards with my one and my one looks nothing like the cloned ones its more in line with the real one as it looks almost the same it doesnt have any red plastic blobs like the clone one either what do you think is real or clone as i have no idea thanks for the help
i am getting my null cable tomorrow i have downloaded GTRom loader thanks for your time and help its well appreciated
No problem at all As said above I would try the 2.57_FIXED first and test to see if it autorolls the codes for you , it be safe to put this on any b0x and it wont blow it up When you update it with 2.57_FIXED Go to Menu , Press 1570 , Press OK on Nagravision , change the key data in 00 to (e.g. 12 34 56 78 90 12 23 45) Press OK to store Exit back to viewing and tune into S*Y Sports and see if it auto updates for you Let me know how you get on
i will find out if it works tomorrow and will report back and let you know what happens once again thank you very much your a star have a nice day
I used the 2.57_FIXED on a b0x described like yours and it autorolled the codes no problem , just make sure you get the NULL MODEM CABLE and not the RS232 Here's a guide if you need to know how to update it Updating Firmware 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
i will try it tomorrow when i get the cable. my friend tried to do his box and loaded the rong firmware hes giving me his cable to update my box thats why i wanted to make sure i get the right firmware.he has same box as me.he used the rong firmware for his box and all that comes up on his screen is the box nothing else thats why im making sure i dont make the same mistake. just wondering would that have destroyed his box will he be able to sort that or should he buy another box.i will update mine tomorrow and let you know how i get on thanks for all your help and the quick replies.
If he/she has the same b0x as you and gets the logo "THE B0X" on the screen , yes they flashed it with the wrong firmware They can recover the b0x by flashing it again with the 2.57_FIXED firmware
i will let him know he can salvage his box he will be happy about that if i manage mine ok i will do his one for him aswell and its all thanks to you. once again thanks very much for your time and patience
