The document below states at the moment the V8S cannot use the Xtream app.
A few of my mate still have them.
As my IPTV server doesn't supply M3U files it seems like a MAG256 is a decent solution to their problem unless
anyone knows different.
This is from eopenbox Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eOPENBOX-LIMITED-757331340983070/Has the firmware been released yet? Can't find it anywhere seeing as it's the 30th.
This is from eopenbox Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eOPENBOX-LIMITED-757331340983070/
Dear Customers
Unfortunately manufacturer has still not managed to release new Plus firmware for OPENBOX V8S which can be upgraded by USB or Network.
Currently only option is to send the boxes to us to get them upgraded to the new Plus firmware with Xtreamcode app.
As you are aware that there is a fee of US$6 charged by the manufacturer to activate the new firmware on OPENBOX V8S.
There are two options now either wait for USB firmware and can buy that firmware for $6 or send the box to us to upgrade it for you.
We have decided not to charge any profit or extra fee for ourselves from the customers but only to charge the return postage cost. We will charge £5 each box plus £5 return postage.
Please also note that £5 return postage will cover up to 10 boxes. For example if you send us 10 boxes you will only pay £50 for the activation and £5 only for the return postage (total £55).
Payment Method:
As we are not charging any profit and also the firmware is an intangible item therefore we will not be accepting any PayPal payments. Only cash or bank transfers.
As previously explained that new firmware can't be installed by anyone regardless how expert they are in IT or technical. As each box will be activated by the manufacturer via their server remotely. And only our computer is authorised to connect to activating server. I am going to post a video which show how the box is activated to explain that it is nothing to do with flashing or RS232 cable.
To obtain address details to send the box please contact us via our website Contact Us page.
http://eopenbox.co.uk/contact-us/
Thanks for posting this about your buddy's box.I have a copy of the upgraded firmware file, It can neither be applied by USB or RS232 using the commonly available firmware upgrade software tool. It would seem that the firmware is reading a checksum or number from the embedded ROM in the V8S and can therefore only be restored to that box should the need arise.
Seems we will have to hand over our £££'s lads !!
I have a buddy in Manchester who took his V8S to the shop this evening and paid a fiver to get it upgraded and he says it works absolutely fine.
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