Guidelines to detect Solo2 clone box

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By Checking the Color Difference

Original
Blue based Violet
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Clone
pink based Light Violet
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By Checking Quality Difference in the Printing
Original
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Clone
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By Checking FAN Drawing in Rear
Original
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Clone
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By Checking Symbol on Sides
Original
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Clone
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Is there anything else we can tell with? I believe I may have a clone (unintentionally as purchased from a reputable source) - based on the images above. What about the power supply unit.

Mine has markings in red 'Lonrisun' and 'Swithing mode power supply' = note Swithing, not Switching....I'd expect to see this on a fake. Presently I cannot download the circuit board images at top (to see close up) as only just joined as a member,
 
Is there anything else we can tell with? I believe I may have a clone (unintentionally as purchased from a reputable source) - based on the images above. What about the power supply unit.

Mine has markings in red 'Lonrisun' and 'Swithing mode power supply' = note Swithing, not Switching....I'd expect to see this on a fake. Presently I cannot download the circuit board images at top (to see close up) as only just joined as a member,


if your is Lonrisun its a clone
 
I did pay just over €300 for it without HDD and was genuinely led to believe it was an original. I did not want a clone! Looks like according to the power supply (thanks Bobby) that is definitely a fake. I only just found out as went to do an online software update - have BH image, and box now coming up HW failure, which apparently happens with the latest firmware when you try to update your clone.

I've spotted on the forum about getting clones back working again, so will try to download this when I get a chance in the hope I do not have €300 worth of brick. In the meantime going to do some serious complaining about the rip off merchant who sold me an original box.

Unfortunately our company does not deal with VU or local wholesaler of this equipment - this particular box I bought myself in order to learn Enigma 2 etc, so not something we sell in our location.
 
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Yes, thanks - trying to figure out how to do now. Paypal do not make it very simple for older transactions.
 
Update. Contacted seller on ebay - after box sale 9 months ago. Told him I paid for an original, not a fake. Advised I would kick up a fuss with ebay. They told me to send it back, which I did, registered. Today 309 euros refunded. Great now I can buy a new real one. Unless anyone knows of a box any better thsn can house and HDD.

want to thank everyone above that helped, as armed with your advice on fakes, I got my money back rather than look at a 300 euro brick.
 
NBox 5800sx is a good box for viewing and recording but not tried any plugins.
As for features its impossible to beat the vu series or the DM series imo
 
how can u found out what type of clone u have??
 
Defo clone mate, but all is not lost, have a good look in the clone section bud...

Suttsy.[

QUOTE=grahamg123;2466778]Is there anything else we can tell with? I believe I may have a clone (unintentionally as purchased from a reputable source) - based on the images above. What about the power supply unit.

Mine has markings in red 'Lonrisun' and 'Swithing mode power supply' = note Swithing, not Switching....I'd expect to see this on a fake. Presently I cannot download the circuit board images at top (to see close up) as only just joined as a member,[/QUOTE]
 
i have a lorisun clone i think (VU+ and X Website --- Home sticker on top of case).
it has white round sticker on back with ver 2 on it, does this mean it has version 2 firmware in it ?
 
Make of or version of ?

To learn the version flash a v4 image and work back to v3 v2 till the image boots that will be your version

Hi,

I have solo2 but not working. Only "starting " how can i check this box clone or original?
I check some details like first post but not understand.

Thanks.
 
Hi,

I have solo2 but not working. Only "starting " how can i check this box clone or original?
I check some details like first post but not understand.

Thanks.

How much you payed for it is a good indication.

But to be sure take a photo of the box and mother board upload it and we will take a look.
 
How much you payed for it is a good indication.

But to be sure take a photo of the box and mother board upload it and we will take a look.

Hi,
Firstly Thank you for your interesting.
My friends give me with error. Not pay any money.

soloo2.png

Thanks.
 
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