Upgrading vu+solo2 clone to accept genuine untouched images

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Here is a simple step by step tutorial of how things are done.

***FIRST CHECK IF YOUR BOX NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED BY FLASHING ANY UPTO DATE GENUINE SOLO 2 IMAGE AND SEE IF IT TAKES OR IF YOU GET H.W ERROR IF YOU GET THE ERROR PROCEED WITH UPGRADE.***

I have found this works best with VIX 808 clone safe image by AJT installed before you upgrade.
USE SERIAL CABLE THAT CAME WITH THE BOX TO COMPLETE STEP 2...

STEP 1:Upgrading the FPGA

The easiest way to upgrade is using a usb.make sure the usb is formated to Fat32 and.
1)download the solo2 upgrade and unrar-

[DOWNLOAD] VU+ Solo2 Clone FPGA Update

Copy the folder USB_FPGA_UPDATE to usb drive.
insert usb into box do the FPGA upgrade as per the instructions in file by going to plugins and selecting firmware upgrade.It is then just a case of navigating to "solo2_fpga_usb_update.dat"and pressing okay on remote to start upgrade.. It will take ablout 2 mins to compleate and MUST not be interupted.once upgrade is complete press okay and a menu will pop up it will ask "do you want to remove binary data"select "NO".
and allow box to reboot.

STEP 2:Upgrading hardware.
Now carry out the box upgrade via RS232 cable as per instructions included in download (i used cable that came with my box)I suggest you do also ..When update exe is open make sure it is ran through COM PORT 1 this is vital or it wont work.

So when you have everything set up and you open the update exe with it still open go to your device manager on computer scroll down to where you see your com port click to extend it and you will see that the update exe is most likely running through default Com port 5.
click on it to open the com port settings and then click advanced then change the COM PORT from what ever number it is to COM PORT "1" click on okay it and close everything

Now double click update exe again and it will be open in COM PORT 1 and you can do the update. .just follow the instructions in any one of the pages Basically connect box while powered off run update.exe and power on box and update will take about 2 seconds then after completion power off box disconnect everything and use box as genuine

This guild is for early V1 boxes only and not the new solo2 clones
 
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Here is a simple step by step tutorial of how things are done.

FIRST CHECK IF YOUR BOX NEEDS TO BE UPGRADED BY FLASHING ANY UPTO DATE GENUINE SOLO 2 IMAGE AND SEE IF IT TAKES OR IF YOU GET H.W ERROR IF YOU GET THE ERROR PROCEED WITH UPGRADE.

I have found this works best with VIX 808 clone safe image by AJT installed before you upgrade.
USE SERIAL CABLE THAT CAME WITH THE BOX TO COMPLETE STEP 2...

STEP 1:Upgrading the FPGA

The easiest way to upgrade is using a usb.make sure the usb is formated to Fat32 and.
1)download the solo2 upgrade and unrar-

[DOWNLOAD] VU+ Solo2 Clone FPGA Update

Copy the folder USB_FPGA_UPDATE to usb drive.
insert usb into box do the FPGA upgrade as per the instructions in file by going to plugins and selecting firmware upgrade.It is then just a case of navigating to "solo2_fpga_usb_update.dat"and pressing okay on remote to start upgrade.. It will take ablout 2 mins to compleate and MUST not be interupted.once upgrade is complete press okay and a menu will pop up it will ask "do you want to remove binary data"select "NO".
and allow box to reboot.

STEP 2:Upgrading hardware.
Now carry out the box upgrade via RS232 cable as per instructions included in download (i used cable that came with my box)I suggest you do also ..When update exe is open make sure it is ran through COM PORT 1 this is vital or it wont work.

So when you have everything set up and you open the update exe with it still open go to your device manager on computer scroll down to where you see your com port click to extend it and you will see that the update exe is most likely running through default Com port 5.
click on it to open the com port settings and then click advanced then change the COM PORT from what ever number it is to COM PORT "1" click on okay it and close everything

Now double click update exe again and it will be open in COM PORT 1 and you can do the update. .just follow the instructions in any one of the pages Basically connect box while powered off run update.exe and power on box and update will take about 2 seconds then after completion power off box disconnect everything and use box as genuine
 
Thank you for this Guide @AJT, I edited the post as the link was not working :)
 
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What image loaded into flash?
I can not do update the FPGA with usb.
I'm doing everything as in tutorials.
 
Here is a simple step by step tutorial of how things are done.
So when you have everything set up and you open the update exe with it still open go to your device manager on computer scroll down to where you see your com port click to extend it and you will see that the update exe is most likely running through default Com port 5.
click on it to open the com port settings and then click advanced then change the COM PORT from what ever number it is to COM PORT "1" click on okay it and close everything

Now double click update exe again and it will be open in COM PORT 1 and you can do the update. .just follow the instructions in any one of the pages Basically connect box while powered off run update.exe and power on box and update will take about 2 seconds then after completion power off box disconnect everything and use box as genuine

My com port was already set to 1 but nothing happens when i turn on the box
 
My com port was already set to 1 but nothing happens when i turn on the box

if you using rs232 to usb converter when you have installed the drives connect your usb converter go to device manager and see what com port it is set to
 
There is no image specific it is for all.

I have uploaded the official Black Hole 2.0.7 and then proceeded to update the FPGA.
Now everything works ok, I can upload the latest images to flash.
 
I've just ordered a USB to RS232 adapter off eBay hopefully it will be ok to do this long awaited update.
 
Hi guys
I have a problem with the second step :
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The file does not load.I'm doing everything according to toutorial.

Why?

regards
 
The update.exe software is triggered by the box booting, so if it never starts then the software has not detected the box, so check that you are using COM port 1 and that the cable is correct and properly seated at either end.
 
Original cable from the box : 1- PC, 2- reciver.

Only one COM port on the PC.
 
What is the 808.bin file for and do I need to do anything with it?
Also is it possible to use rs232 to usb cable does anyone know?
 
What is the 808.bin file for and do I need to do anything with it?
Also is it possible to use rs232 to usb cable does anyone know?

Follow the instructions that's all you need to do..simples.
use cable that came with clone box.
 
Try in this way: (as suggested IamATeaf):
cmd
right click as amministrator
cd
put path of file "update.exe"
updete.exe
 
Hi
I changed the cable to a different fit null modem and I have like this :
http://sv002.sendspace.pl/cache/img/2014/03/03/22/086e1aee1863bea8c539409.450x450.jpg

It is possible that I have a faulty batch file?


regards

how many times did you press the update exe.When you open the update exe right click and run as administrator it will be blank then when you turn on box if everything is connected correctly etc it says start download as in your picture and thats it done.Nothing else happens it takes about a second to complete.....
 
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