Openbox/Spybox s11 confusion

cdy

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Helo all,
Is there such a thing as an "authentic", non-clone Openbox s11?
A couple of sellers on ebay are selling boxes which, they claim, are not clones. I suppose my question is: are the skybox s11 and openbox s11 the same basically thing?
thanks
 
If I recall the S11 also circumvents the clone killer firmware (but dont hold me to that)
Thanks for the speedy answer.
Would you be able to elaborate on the above sentence? I'm not sure what it means TBH!
 
The part I didn't understand is "clone killer firmware". What is it?!!
 
The part I didn't understand is "clone killer firmware". What is it?!!

basically, whoever produces these boxes originally and whoever writes the firmware for them programmed newer firmware updates to kill any clone boxes so if you tried to flash your clone with one of the newer firmwares it would be rendered useless.

im wondering whether using a serial cable you'd be able to reflash with an earlier firmware though?
 
OK, I see. many thanks for clearing that up for me, chaps. Is the s11 likely to be affected by clone killer sofware?
A couple of sellers on ebay are selling boxes which, they claim, are not clones. Is that just BS, ie are all s11 clones??
 
Maybe better getting an s9 for my first box then, guys?
 
Maybe better getting an s9 for my first box then, guys?
s9 is being phased out.
The genuine openbox has a security chip with the the hex id.A clone doesn't have the chip so when the firmware checks it comes up with an id FFFF.I think you can boot 10x and then the receiver is dead,you have to recover via rs232 loader.The receiver really isn't "killed".
 
So s10 is the most viable option, I guess. Shame it doesn't have a SCART.
 
What do you need a scart socket for? Just bite the bullet and go for it :)
 
I vote we close every thread where cdy asks the question...which box lol....

;)
 
Lol exos

Cdy, do you just want to make sure you can plug a box in to a sat feed scan and get the channels you want on the box and make sure you can get a cline working without spending much money incase it doesn't work the way you were expecting? Because that's how I was and that's why I ordered an openbox so if your the same as me just go for it you can always sell it on a few months down the line aswell :)
 
That sums it up, james!
Think I'll just oredr an s10 today.
Exos - I vote in favour! lol
 
Before you all rejoice, one final thing! What would be the most suitable HDD for an s10? (external 2.5 vis USB)
Thanks, as always!
 
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