View Full Version : new bootloader 30.11.2011 instalation problem ?
martinakis
10-12-11, 16:39
I have problem with instalation.I download bootloader from here - http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?13649-ViX-Team-ET5x00-Image-v2-3-07-12-2011 .Transfer the file in et5000 in my usb.After that put usb in box port.Turn on the box and load image ,can not installed bootloader.I try to rename folder to et5x00 and switch on the box ,show yellow led indicator but again not install bootloader.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 16:49
if you are installing new bootloder for first time then it will have a folder name of et5000 and will flash
if it does not flash it possible that you already have new bootloder
flash image and see if it works as folder et5x00
martinakis
10-12-11, 17:06
if you are installing new bootloder for first time then it will have a folder name of et5000 and will flash
if it does not flash it possible that you already have new bootloder
flash image and see if it works as folder et5x00
I do not installing bootloader at the moment.I want to install bootloader for first time.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 17:09
ok then download bootloader and make sure folder is et5000 restart box with stick inside and press up arrow to start bootloader flash
thats it
martinakis
10-12-11, 17:10
I forget to tell you ,that in arhive from this site - http://www.world-of-satellite.com/sh...2-3-07-12-2011 have two folder et5000 and _MACOSX and I use et 5000 file only.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 17:13
yes thats right only et5000 the macosx file is auto created by mac machines but not needed
martinakis
10-12-11, 17:17
Now I upload et5000 folder to my usb and when restart the box on front panel not show yellow indicator and not install bootloader.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 17:18
follow here everything to the T
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?8141-How-to-flash-Upgrade-ET5000-via-USB-memory-stick
martinakis
10-12-11, 17:29
follow here everything to the T
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?8141-How-to-flash-Upgrade-ET5000-via-USB-memory-stick
I have already read this instuction and I upload any image in my box,but now yellow led not shine when I restart the box.
This is the problem.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 18:17
where did you buy it from
Am having the same problem
martinakis
10-12-11, 19:01
where did you buy it from
I buy my box from Bulgaria.
When I rename the folder on et5x00 and restart the box,yellow led shine,but when I push up buton ,not install bootloader.Load my vix image.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 19:08
to flash bootloder do not rename the folder to et5x00
it must stay et5000
martinakis
10-12-11, 19:16
to flash bootloder do not rename the folder to et5x00
it must stay et5000
Yes ,I understand but when the name of folder is et5000, yellow led not shine.
I must try to upload other image and after that flash new bootloader,but I do not know whether will bootloader upload again.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 19:27
you sure you not got a dodgy box and can the retailer you got it from confirm its not a clone
you sure you not got a dodgy box and can the retailer you got it from confirm its not a clone
am having the same problem and my box is not a cone I got it from the sponsor a few months ago
I think that when you want to flash the bootloader, as soon as the yellow led shines, you must push the down arrow button, not the upper one. Try this.
You don't need to press the down arrow to flash the BL its the same as the image, make sure just the ET5K file is on the root of the USB and the process takes a matter of seconds.
When I did it on the ET5K, I repeated it twice as I thought it had not done it. Do not expect the same flash time as an image. As long as you get the flashing icons from the link silverfox posted than its very likely BL has flashed.
martinakis
10-12-11, 22:42
you sure you not got a dodgy box and can the retailer you got it from confirm its not a clone
I think that my box is not clone.I buy my reciver from my friend,you have sat shop.
silverfox0786
10-12-11, 23:17
I think that my box is not clone.I buy my reciver from my friend,you have sat shop.
only reason i ask is the BL should flash without issues
in that case i can only say yr not following the procedure properly
Are you guys sure you haven't already flashed the bootloader?
Try flashing ViX 2.3 with the folder named as et5x00
martinakis
11-12-11, 00:08
Are you guys sure you haven't already flashed the bootloader?
Try flashing ViX 2.3 with the folder named as et5x00
Can you have a problem if I do not install new bootloader ?
Should not do, image will just not flash. I did it on the ET9K and ET5K.
martinakis
11-12-11, 00:22
Should not do, image will just not flash. I did it on the ET9K and ET5K.
The image is installed without problem.May be I update new bootloader and I do not undertsnad.
my box came pre-flashed with a bootloader on it 2.6.31
The image is installed without problem.May be I update new bootloader and I do not undertsnad.
If on boot up it says 9x000 you are on the new bootloader, job done:thumbsup::thumbsup:
my box came pre-flashed with a bootloader on it 2.6.31
Who did you buy from, if forum sponsor and it has vix 2.3 than its on the new bootloader
The sponsor but it doesn't have vix 2.3 on it
silverfox0786
11-12-11, 00:35
The sponsor but it doesn't have vix 2.3 on it
did you buy it before or after the release of vix 2.3 if after it will defo have new loader
or if you requested pli image then it will have new bootloader on it
The sponsor but it doesn't have vix 2.3 on it
If you want VIX 2.3, than you need to update the bootloader before hand.
Follow the instructions in Sic post above and afterwards flash with 2.3
I bought it a good few months ago
Than its not on the new bootloader.
I no that its the new loader am trying to install but can't
download and extract this file to your desktop http://www.world-of-satellite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12816&d=1322581354
****Once flashed with this BL you will not be able to use images with folder name ET5000******
Format the USB on the PC and than drag and drop the file in the extracted folder to your USB.
Than follow the instructions here on how to flash. http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?8141-How-to-flash-Upgrade-ET5000-via-USB-memory-stick
If it does not work try it with a another USB
Also remember the bootloader flash takes literally seconds.
martinakis
11-12-11, 01:03
If on boot up it says 9x000 you are on the new bootloader, job done:thumbsup::thumbsup:
When boots says vix E5 ,but when I check information,show that I use new image.
Hardware xtrend et5x00 series
karnel 3.1.0
image version 2.3
build GM
silverfox0786
11-12-11, 01:05
then you have latest bootloader in there
martinakis
11-12-11, 01:08
then you have latest bootloader in there
Yes thats right:)
Didn't work am gunna go out tomorrow and buy a new usb pen just incase its the ones am using
silverfox0786
11-12-11, 01:09
Yes thats right:)
if you knew that then why are you trying to flash the boot loader for?
Didn't work am gunna go out tomorrow and buy a new usb pen just incase its the ones am using
Did you try to flash the new image after the bootloader. Also do you have any other USB sticks in the box, if so pull them out and than flash.
PS - def turning it of by the rocker switch on the back?
Not tried to load the new image as it still says it on the old loader and ye deffo usint the switch at the back
silverfox0786
11-12-11, 01:16
try flash vix 2.3 and see if that flashes
if it does then you already have new bootloader
martinakis
11-12-11, 01:22
if you knew that then why are you trying to flash the boot loader for?
I do not understand ,but all work fine and I have latest vix image.
Thenks
No wouldn't boot the new image the 2 lights on the front stayed on and the screen just stayed black
Thats weird its just loaded the new vix 2.3 but it never updated my bootloader
it still says am on the old bootloader
silverfox0786
11-12-11, 01:44
No wouldn't boot the new image the 2 lights on the front stayed on and the screen just stayed black
is there any image on it
if so can you oot that up and telenet in and type
uname -r
this will tell you the bootloader
if its any where around
2.6.18 or something similar you need to update
if its higher 2.6.3x then yr on new bootloader
retry flashing following flashing instructions
making a lier out of me now as its just sitting on the bootloader screen now
silverfox0786
11-12-11, 01:48
making a lier out of me now as its just sitting on the bootloader screen now
nice one so yr sorted then?
hope so thank you so much
is there any image on it
uname -r
this will tell you the bootloader
Wrong. This tells you the version of the linux kernel, not the version of the bootloader. The two are different and you could be running a 2.6.18 image on a bootloader that would support a 2.6.3x image.
silverfox0786
18-12-11, 19:57
your right its a kernal number but in teh case of ET series images
the kernal 2.6.18/2.6.31 is pre linux 3.1.0
adn a kernal of 3.1.0 is post linux 3.1.0
so if your kernal is on 2.6.18/2.6.31 then your on old bootloder
if your kernal is above 2.6.31 then your on new bootloder
habnefrage
29-12-11, 13:09
Hi Guys,
I also have some trouble with my ET5000.
I got it from Amazon today and installed the latest Bootloader I could find in the inet.
the filename is: 12328-bootloader-20111210-et5x00.zip
When the box starts, the red Xtrend logo is shown in the middle, at the bottom there is "BOOTLOADER LINUX 3.1 UBIFS" mentioned and the word "BOOTING..."
And that's it... nothing else hapens.
I have installed latest OpenPli Nightly from 28.12.
What can be the problem?
thanks guys
habnefrage
29-12-11, 15:30
I have tried diferent other things now, wih no success...
- downgrading to older (July) Bootloader
- flashing different other bootloaders
- flashing VIX Image 2.3 with 29.09. Bootloader
However, no success at all. It always the same.
Just from time to time, the bootprocess comes up to a green screen, but no Startup wizzard or something else.
would be really great to here some ideas from you
I have tried diferent other things now, wih no success...
- downgrading to older (July) Bootloader
- flashing different other bootloaders
- flashing VIX Image 2.3 with 29.09. Bootloader
However, no success at all. It always the same.
Just from time to time, the bootprocess comes up to a green screen, but no Startup wizzard or something else.
would be really great to here some ideas from you
I had trouble loading an image (couldn't get the orange light up when booting) - I was naming the folder on my USB stick et5000 instead of et5x00.
HTH,
Spooof
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