How to flash a VU+ Duo using a USB stick

[matt 07]

On the the usb stick, you should have:

USBSTICK -> vuplus -> duo -> then all 5 files.

This is what I am doing, I put two new folders in my usb stick 1st vuplus and 2nd duo which is in the vuplus folder, I then extracted the update to the duo folder and ended up with 5 files, which are, imageversion, kernel_cfe_auto.bin, reboot.update, root_cfe_auto.jffs2, splash_cfe_auto.bin. which isn't the three that should be in there

 

[matt 07]

On the the usb stick, you should have:

USBSTICK -> vuplus -> duo -> then all 5 files.

This is what I am doing, I put two new folders in my usb stick 1st vuplus and 2nd duo which is in the vuplus folder, I then extracted the update to the duo folder and ended up with 5 files, which are, imageversion, kernel_cfe_auto.bin, reboot.update, root_cfe_auto.jffs2, splash_cfe_auto.bin. which isn't the three that should be in there

 

[judge]

There is no need to create any new folders, format the USB stick & extract the image onto it as it is.

 

[mickyblueys]

Have you tried a different USB stick.it may be incompatible.....or try placing it in a different USB slot on box.

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[ronsmythe]

Any chance of an experienced member putting up a complete setup for Vu+Duo ready to put onto USB for first time initialising the box. Would be a great help to the less technical minded of us!!!

 

[mickyblueys]

Any chance of an experienced member putting up a complete setup for Vu+Duo ready to put onto USB for first time initialising the box. Would be a great help to the less technical minded of us!!!

Haven't you read post 1 by Sicilian?

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[Larry-G]

as pointed out the very first post of this thread details exactly the process of flashing a Duo via a USB stick. Thats as detailed as is needed.

 

[stevesom]

as pointed out the very first post of this thread details exactly the process of flashing a Duo via a USB stick. Thats as detailed as is needed.

i think its number 2 and 3 can be a little confusing as it states to make directories and there is no need, last time i flashed the duo i was creating the directories and the box wouldnt update, when i just extracted the files to the usb without the directories, the directories stated in 2 and 3 were automatically generated when the file were extracted, hope this makes sense.

 

[tomhick02]

I'm trying to clear this in my own head so i can update my VU+ duo with out turning it into a brick!!

The instructions at the start of this thread is the way i flashed my VU 2 years ago but have read somewhere since that i need to update the 'Bootloader' before i install the latest image from here!!

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20199-New-ViX-Team-VU-Duo-OE3-0-Release

My current image is vix2.2 so i have never updated the bootloader,

the above image link has 4 files in it but no reference to bootloader, can someone help me please on where to find bootloader update file and how to do it please,,
was a big days work for me to update the last time which explains why im a bit aprehensive about it again!!
The above image link has

 

[mickyblueys]

The bootloader is in www.openvix.co.uk
The images are there too.

You flash the bootloader first and in the same way you would the image.

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[Larry-G]

You can get the latest bootloader for your receiver from www.openvix.co.uk and flash it exactly the same way as you would a regular image.

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[tomhick02]

Thanks Mickyblueys,

I now see 5 files in the folder, can i just put on usb and vu will automatically update bootloader,, forgive my ignorance on the subject!!
Thanks

Downloaded this one openvix-3.0.632-vuduo_usb.zip

 

[Larry-G]

Thanks Mickyblueys,

I now see 5 files in the folder, can i just put on usb and vu will automatically update bootloader,, forgive my ignorance on the subject!!
Thanks

Downloaded this one openvix-3.0.632-vuduo_usb.zip

Go to the openvix site and go to the bootloader section, for the duo you need the cfe.3.0 file. Flash this first and separate to the image.

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[tomhick02]

Thanks for your help, ill have a root around for it now!

Cheers again.

 

[Larry-G]

New .pdf tutorial added to the first post.

 

[Davy4475]

just about to update my box and bootloader, will i lose my channels when i do?

 

[smokey_jnr]

guys,

is it possible to go from a blackhole image to a vix, if so how?

 

[Larry-G]

Go to www.openvix.co.uk into tjet tutorials sectio for a flashing tutorial and use that to flash a new image

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[Sparky81]

Hi - newbie here...

Bought a new Vu Duo two weeks ago, flashed with (what I presume is) the latest Vix image, however after setting it up and finding things weren't working so well, numb nuts here tried to do a software update and things went wrong. I no longer have connection to my laptop via ftp and error messages keep appearing, therefore I assume I need to do a factory reset and re-flash.

Is this the correct way to do it, or would I be able to fix it without re-flashing? Any help would be appreciated - I'm still very wet behind the ears when it comes to using this technology (all completely new to me!)...

 

[Sparky81]

Further to this, which Image should I be downloading to my USB for this? Should I go for the last file posted in this thread (posted 30/09/12)?

http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?20199-New-ViX-Team-VU-Duo-OE3-0-Release