VU+ Solo Secret Chip clone assistance advice please?

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Hello,
finally found somewhere to talk about my issue

I have a Solo about 2 years old and it appears to be working okayish few glitches etc.
it uses Openpli 4
Unfortunately my support man appears to have disappeared, which is a shame as he was usually quite helpful.

this has made me look around for a new contact.

now I'm aware of clones etc!
as I was sure I had a REAL item I wasn't too concerned......however I thought I would investigate further.

I took pics of mainboard and compared to Vu+ site. site pics couldn't be enlarged so it was inconclusive.
managed to learn how to load a Vu version 7 programme and used Return the Love plugin and I was told mine was real.
however someone told me that the plugin had been defeated by the badguys and I shouldn't rely on the info.
so I found more info re a Secret Chip on Ferari boards . I have this module/chip so now I' m convinced I have a clone.
im told that the chip holds/controls V2 firmware, and should I need to upgrade it or keep it running I should change the chip with an unlocked version which holds V3.2

it looks a simple enough job and im willing to take it on. However will this give me any benefits going forward?
will I still be able to use it as I currently do?

Im sure someone has faced and overcome this issue.

sorry for going on a bit, but I would like to know what to do and what happens if I do nothing.

cheers all
 
Hello,
finally found somewhere to talk about my issue

I have a Solo about 2 years old and it appears to be working okayish few glitches etc.
it uses Openpli 4
Unfortunately my support man appears to have disappeared, which is a shame as he was usually quite helpful.

this has made me look around for a new contact.

now I'm aware of clones etc!
as I was sure I had a REAL item I wasn't too concerned......however I thought I would investigate further.

I took pics of mainboard and compared to Vu+ site. site pics couldn't be enlarged so it was inconclusive.
managed to learn how to load a Vu version 7 programme and used Return the Love plugin and I was told mine was real.
however someone told me that the plugin had been defeated by the badguys and I shouldn't rely on the info.
so I found more info re a Secret Chip on Ferari boards . I have this module/chip so now I' m convinced I have a clone.
im told that the chip holds/controls V2 firmware, and should I need to upgrade it or keep it running I should change the chip with an unlocked version which holds V3.2

it looks a simple enough job and im willing to take it on. However will this give me any benefits going forward?
will I still be able to use it as I currently do?

Im sure someone has faced and overcome this issue.

sorry for going on a bit, but I would like to know what to do and what happens if I do nothing.

cheers all

You can still find images for the V2 Ferrari Solo

https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/index.php?resources/2000/

https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/index.php?resources/1408/

https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/index.php?resources/1271/

https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/index.php?resources/1263/

Obviously having the V3 chip gives you even better support image wise.
 
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hi and thanks for the info.

I think I will update the firmware.
hopefully it will be easier for me to get it supported in the future.

totally new to this sort of stuff. loads of experience in electronics etc.
I need a decent hobby! LOLOL

cheers
 
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