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box is not starting up ? im getting the blackhole screen pop up on the tv but then the screen goes blank and the box says starting on it and stays like that ?? any help would be great.
 
Need more details like is your solo2 original or a clone (and if clone, which one). Is it even a solo2 SE?

Where did you flash BH image from and what version are you trying to flash?
 
Hi totally new to this .. So bare with me it's the solo2 Chinese edition its on black hole unsure what version as I was on menu and my kid got a hold of the remote and next thing I see is it updating ? Think he's managed to update image on the box itself and bricked it possibly?
 
Somewhere in menus there will be info about what version.

If it's displaying starting then I don't believe you've bricked it as normally brick leaves you with nothing on screen and nothing on display just a led light on

Also, on the top of your box does it state any website address and on the back of the box does it have a mini usb port (marked service or something) and/or sunray hologram?
 
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Hi I can't access the menu it won't budge from a black screen after it switches from the blackhole screen there is a website on the under side vu-had it also says never carry out online image updates of the firmware there's usbs on it but none say service ?

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It came with blackhole 2.1.0 it says on the listing
 
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Hi I can't access the menu it won't budge from a black screen after it switches from the blackhole screen there is a website on the under side www.vu-had.com/en/downs.htm it also says never carry out online image updates of the firmware there's usbs on it but none say service ?

So then pop over to that website download a image of your choice and flash it.

Like this.

1. Unzip image
2. Format a USB FAT32
3. Copy the folder to the root of the USB
4. Connect USB to the Solo2
5. Turn on the VU + Solo2
6. Press power button to start
 
Yeah I've tried this a few times but can't seem to get it to work ? Im I possibly doing it wrong ? Unzip folder to usb (format fat 32) plug in to box power up and press button on front ?

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Sorry but I'm near novice level when it comes to this stuff
 
Yea as Ferret mentioned VU originals & clones can be known to be fussy about usb stick.

I use a kingston 8gb with any issues.

Turn box off at back via power switch
Insert USB into front usb slot
Turn box on and when display on front changes text then keep hold of power button for a few seconds.

If it's flashing then it will display things like reading usb, flashing and something about ubifs as well.

Remember to get image from website mentioned on your sticker.
 
Used 3 different usb drives still nothing ?? Do you know anyone one in the Edinburgh area that will be able to fix this
 
Try following the below guide on WoS and see if that helps (you need to copy/paste this into your browser window):-
 
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thanks I'll try that tomorrow after work and let you know I get on
 
thanks I'll try that tomorrow after work and let you know I get on
You should be aware that you will lose all settings on your solo2 when you flash - things like channel list and any softcam line, etc.
 
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