Recover Dead Skybox Flash Using Serial RS232 Null modem Cable

[the reaper]

Go to beginning of this thread and read----it's all there and easy to understand.
Files are in downloads and you need a null modem cable [RS232] connected from pc to box.
It works.
Reaper.

 

[ashraful]

I have an f3 I hope this works.

 

[acelectrical]

none of my computers have rs232 sockets, can this be done with the usb port, my box has a dim red light and a faint number 8 on the display, thats why i need to install the firmware.

 

[martin66]

Tried this on F5S box got file mismatch tried the other file worked perfectly thankyou easy to understand guide all working fine now

 

[madsam106]

I have the same problem of bricked F5 during search , will give this method a go and report back

cheers

Sam

 

[madsam106]

1st problem, my laptop has a 15 pin m plug and I'm going dizzy trying to fond an adapter or cable to meet my needs :boo:

 

[Kremmen]

1st problem, my laptop has a 15 pin m plug and I'm going dizzy trying to fond an adapter or cable to meet my needs :boo:

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That 15 pin connector is a VGA connector for an external monitor. If you cannot find a pc with an RS232 serial port, then a USB to serial adapter using the Prolific PL2303HX Rev D chipset should work:-

Prolific PL-2303 HXD USB to RS-232 Serial Adaptor Compatible with Windows 8 7 UK | eBay

 

[madsam106]

Thanks for the clarification Kremmen old boy :)

I've found an old Compaq EN desktop in the loft with RS232 socket and have just ordered a cable

Thanks again and watch this space

 

[blade man]

Hi kremmin
I am new to this site so I hope what I write is the correct thing I am looking for an idiots guide to a new server for my skybox any help would be appreciated

 

[leoc51]

Bricked box

Can I use a RS 232 to USB TO unbrick a F3

 

[sexysat86]

Great posts this should help a great deal. Thankyou

 

[altecg]

were do i get the flash files

I have the same problem with the f5 all it does is loop now.

anyone know were i get the flash files

 

[ahmadravat]

i'll try this today for my skybox f3 which has no power after a firmware upgrade, but the ethernet light is still flashing. hopeful it will worl.

 

[atlantis187]

Hi Guys
Will a Serial usb converter work?

 

[madsam106]

Right, I received my rs232 cable found the right file and am stuck at set stb memory error.

I've searched the forum and found nothing useful to help progress

Skybox F5S
USING THE sKYBOX f5_3601HD_CMT_130327.abs file


I'll keep trying whilst waiting for further ideas

cheers

Sam

 

[the reaper]

Are you using RS232 null with PC or laptop?
To reset Stb just unplug box count to 10 and plug back in, if it says done on r/h side then wait and second screen box will appear and the magic will begin. If incorrect file then repeat sequence with another file and so on.
Reaper.

 

[madsam106]

Are you using RS232 null with PC or laptop?
To reset Stb just unplug box count to 10 and plug back in, if it says done on r/h side then wait and second screen box will appear and the magic will begin. If incorrect file then repeat sequence with another file and so on.
Reaper.

Thanks for the quick response the reaper

am using RS232 null from old Compaq desktop to box
have tried several files this evening and narrowed a couple down that reach Done once powered up which is slight progress from wrong file
I've tried several different time-scales for powering up that always result in the set stb error message

Tomorrow night I will attempt everything from scratch and log all files etc and update on this thread as your help to me could also be invaluable to others

 

[the reaper]

That's what this forum is about madsam---helping each other----thank you for your kind comment.
If you need further help don't be afraid to ask.
Reaper.

 

[acelectrical]

Can I ask how much time have you spent so far trying to sort your box out, has it taken you hours to get to the point you are at now.

 

[the reaper]

I started in satellite at the very beginning pirating the original "Filmnet" and over the years built up a great deal of knowledge on a lot of receivers etc.
I became involved with a Maltese forum purely by chance and ended up as admin and running it with a member base of thousands because they had nothing but the basics there on the island. I joined forces with other forums such as Gemeosat etc ---took some old D2 boxes over there from here in UK and introduced them to S** and later c***s*****g using Dreamboxes.
Then my world collapsed, heart attack thru overwork, diabetes and glaucoma induced blindness all at the end of 2010.
Since then I've been fighting back, lots of time to get back into this hobby and understand the new systems etc.
To answer your original question [and remember I'm partially sighted] it took me about 4 hours to set my original skybox up from scratch but now I just do it in a short time---I revive other peoples boxes they send or bring to me and use my contacts and knowledge to assist. I refuse to act like a vegetable so here I am.
Reaper.