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Ateeb my friend---read back from this post and you will find a post telling you exactly what you wish to know in a better way than I can explain as I don't use the USB method.
Regards.
Reaper.
 
Hi reaper
ive been reading this post and it looks like the people have a port on their pc
so may you please assist me,I'm pretty sure I will understand
 
Apologies but am new to this site and the SkyBox but I am having issues with error E001 when i turn on my Box. Anyway easy way I can fix this please
 
the reaper said:
Your box is genuine but file is very old and you may have problems upgrading firmware but if it's working then don't try to fix it;)
Reaper.
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But the YouTube app does not work :/ Do you think it helps to upgrade to an older fw before and then the new one?

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Ateeb1234 said:
Hi reaper
ive been reading this post and it looks like the people have a port on their pc
so may you please assist me,I'm pretty sure I will understand
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The port you are looking for is a rs232. But new computers does not have this one any more. I ordered an usb to rs232 converter and it worked very well.

I did it with the method on page 4
 
The port you are looking for is a rs232. But new computers does not have this one any more. I ordered an usb to rs232 converter and it worked very well.

I did it with the method on page 4[/QUOTE]

hi world,I'm using the USB to rs232 converter and installed its drivers ,it's still not working,can I have some help please

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So I've finally gone past the opening serial port error by changing the port from COM1 to COM3

but now I'm getting a new error saying set stb memory error or close to that

can I have some help PLEASE!
 
Ateeb---the procedure is hit and miss using usb serial adaptor but if as you say you have got so far then try again--patience needed.
Use attached erom file [known to work with laptop]power off box View attachment 11850 View attachment 11851 Open,baud rate set to 11500, parity even, set to upgrade, browse for downloaded file [do not use those in erom file] check com port matching then press next---reset target by connecting power to box---wait, new screen appears then follow instructions.
Good Luck.
Reaper.
 
What satellite are you looking for?
Reaper.

You can't find channels 'cos you plugged antenna cable into loop---admit it:no no:
 
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ive tried downloading the soft ware and only one file is there I have WinRAR but its not working please can you give me a dummies guide on how to please ive been on it for 2 nights now
 
hi there peeps,

Ive done exactly as i was told as below, i repeated the process so many times. its just stuck on synchnorizing STBs..Please reset target. my box still says LOAD.

Ateeb---the procedure is hit and miss using usb serial adaptor but if as you say you have got so far then try again--patience needed.
Use attached erom file [known to work with laptop]power off box Erom_Upgrade_256_8M.rar SKYBOX_F3S_F5S_3601HD_CMT_14012205A6.rar Open,baud rate set to 11500, parity even, set to upgrade, browse for downloaded file [do not use those in erom file] check com port matching then press next---reset target by connecting power to box---wait, new screen appears then follow instructions.
Good Luck.
Reaper.

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Im using the serial 232 lead female to female, one end on my pc and the other one on back of f5s

Im going bonkers now

am i doing something wrong, i have followed all instructions

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im using windows 7
 
Windows 7 on what? PC or Laptop? If using laptop you need a USB serial adaptor---if on desktop then you just need the RS232 cable.[null modem cable not serial cable]
Also the upgrade tool is best used on a windows XP desktop.
Check whether your box is original or clone and download firmware for such.
All the files you need are within this thread and procedure--just read back thru the posts.
Good luck.
Reaper.
 
f5 skybox

Where can I get the right firmware for f5 skybox to use to fix this problem as it's not loading up no power to it wen I use the cable and fix software it says done the comes up with an error message

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How do I know if box is a clone or not
 
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