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So I tried 3 different versions of firmware from the skybox website (F3S_F5S_141204058D.abs, SKYBOX_F3S_3601HD_CMT_1307040584.abs, SKYBOX_F3S_F5S_3601HD_CMT_14041006DA.abs) and the following EROM tool (Upgrade 2.0.0c 2009-05-22) and still getting the same error. Any other revisions of F/W or of the EROM tool I can use? cheers.
 
Folks, any help greatly appreciated on this. I tried 3 different versions of firmware from the sky box website (F3S_F5S_141204058D.abs, SKYBOX_F3S_3601HD_CMT_1307040584.abs, SKYBOX_F3S_F5S_3601HD_CMT_14041006DA.abs) and the following EROM tool (Upgrade 2.0.0c 2009-05-22) and still getting the same error. Any other revisions of F/W or of the EROM tool I can use? cheers.
 
Thanks, going to give this thread a try on F5s Box

I dont seem to be able to get past Sychronising STBS... please reset target

Tried several diff upgrade tools and loads of diff abs files

Any advice welcomed, Sky F5S, when switched on just displays LOAD, using Windows 10 with prolific USB

Cheers
 
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Have exactly the same problem as cravune above. Tried lots of tools and COM settings, tried on Windows 10 and Windows XP but still no joy, can't get past 'Synchronising STBs... Please reset target!'

Using USB->RS232 and RS232 null modem cable on OpenBox F5s.

Any help appreciated.

Stan
 
cravune said:
Thanks, going to give this thread a try on F5s Box

I dont seem to be able to get past Sychronising STBS... please reset target

Tried several diff upgrade tools and loads of diff abs files

Any advice welcomed, Sky F5S, when switched on just displays LOAD, using Windows 10 with prolific USB

Cheers
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Try a different psu[power supply] for box prior to going further.
Reaper.
 
Stan69 said:
Have exactly the same problem as cravune above. Tried lots of tools and COM settings, tried on Windows 10 and Windows XP but still no joy, can't get past 'Synchronising STBs... Please reset target!'

Using USB->RS232 and RS232 null modem cable on OpenBox F5s.

Any help appreciated.

Stan
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Ensure you are using the prolific usb adapter plus a RS232 null modem cable.
Firmware for the F5s and V5s can both be used----firmware and correct erom tool can be obtained at SkyBox | SkyBox and Downloads
Reaper.
 
Still no joy. Found a very old laptop with an RS232 port so have removed the USB->RS232 cable from the equation.

Still stuck at 'Synchronising STBs... Please reset target'

Will look for different ROMs but have tried loads already without success.
 
My hdmi jack seemed to have gone on my f5s. Is it more likely that its dead and just needs re-flashing?

It powers on and loads to 100 still just doesn't display a picture from hdmi or sound. Don't have a scart cable lying around so can't test that just to eliminate.
 
You need to try a new hdmi cable first (if you haven't already) and in a different hdmi port on the tv.
If still no go then try the scart lead to see if it comes back.
Just had a similar situation where both hdmi's on the tv went at same time and no scart fittings on the box I was using !
 
Yeah tried two different HDMI cables. all 4 ports on the TV and two in the bedroom. Just figured if it was an easy fix with a cable and a re-flash it'll be about £25 back
 
Buckham_uk said:
Yeah tried two different HDMI cables. all 4 ports on the TV and two in the bedroom. Just figured if it was an easy fix with a cable and a re-flash it'll be about £25 back
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Nothing to lose in reflashing the firmware to see if it cures it.
Just make sure you reflash with the same version on the box or later if it's a genuine box.
Downloads are on the forum or at YOJIATECH website.
 
dicko1984 said:
Cloned skybox Fix/Stuck on Loop 0-97 SKYBOX F5S
***Hi have had a few issues with people asking me to sort boxes out as they stuck in loop 0-97 all have been SKYBOX F5s and have been cloned boxes, I did have a problem with finding the cloned firmware but have located AT skybox.cc/downinfo.asp?id=92


Please... if your box says file mismatch when trying to update firmware via usb it is a cloned box, and if you update via a null moden cable and it it get stuck on loop 0-97 it is probably a cloned box try re-installing the cloned firmware on the link above... If your box says file mismatch don't try anything else just leave it as it is or buy another one
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The post above is totally incorrect---there is no clone firmware at skybox site. The original clone site no longer exists but there is clone f/w available on forum or net.
If you get a mismatch when reflashing then yes you may own a clone box---the loop effect is normally caused by a dodgy psu or corrupt firmware previously installed but most can be revived.
Please refrain from posting misinformation----I work on these boxes daily and in fact today, repaired the box belonging to stan69 [above post] in 10 minutes and it's on its way back to him 1hour after receiving it. So, please don't post misinformation.
Reaper.
 
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Hi Reaper thanks for info I have successfully reflashed many and all cloned SKYBOX F5S boxes with this firmware and I would challenge you to try it on any SKYBOX F5S cloned box, i can send you the RAR file if you would like,

Cheers,

Grant.
 
Send it by all means---my e-mail is not hidden or private, in fact here it is:-
I possess most if not all f/w for skybox/libertview/openbox/winsat and many others as members on this site will testify so please send and perhaps amaze me. I'm always open to learning something new so perhaps I can impress my chinese bosses with something the engineers don't know.
Reaper.
 
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I have to say, I side with Reaper on one thing - the skybox site never, to my recollection, had anyone other than there own software/firmware on their site, in fact I would reckon that they would be pleased if all the clone owners bricked their boxes as they would then have to replace them.

Dicscussion closed please gentlemen!!
 
Just wanna say thanks to reaper for sorting out my V5S... Spent hours on it over the weekend trying to reflash after getting the dreaded 'Load' prompt, without any joy.

Sent to reaper on Tuesday, arrived back this morning and it's now working a treat.

Fantastic service, much appreciated!
 
I re-flashed my v8s last night, after bricking it. I tried installing a new channel list and it went back into a load loop.
Do i need to install anything else, before the channel list, to stop it bricking again?
 
My Skybox f5 bricked today and now in the process of fixing it myself. Just a quick question about the adapters with the Prolific chipset that you mentioned. I've read that they only work with Windows XP and not Windows 7. Can someone confirm? I'm going to assume since the screenshots look like they were taken on a Windows 7 machine but I'll withold from ordering anything for now.
I would also like to ask that after I've completed the steps mentioned above, are there any additional steps I need to follow? My father bought one of these things and I'm not 100% sure what to do afterward :S
 
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