[ViX_Misc] All User please read! Build 155 will need a fresh flash and setup!

[v8rick]

In my opinion the best bit of this hobby is the installing the image and doing all the settings(I dont save settings. it keeps my hand in or i forget how to do things) when its all done the tv bit is just a bonus that is normally poo
From the days of my Humax's, Topfields and my many other door stops thats what its all about getting the thing working. More of the same thanks for all your hard work

 

[sigpark]

.... is it really that hard to keep a USB stick with the half a dozen or so plugins you use daily just on the off chance you can't get them from the feeds?

Hi @Phoenix. When you get a minute can you please point me to where the plugins are stored - this sounds like a very sensible thing to do.

Thanks

 

[Ureyesonly]

Hi @Phoenix. When you get a minute can you please point me to where the plugins are stored - this sounds like a very sensible thing to do.

Thanks

How about when you have minute search the forum/s & don't be lazy,
sounds like the sensible thing to do?

 

[Larry-G]

Hi @Phoenix. When you get a minute can you please point me to where the plugins are stored - this sounds like a very sensible thing to do.

Thanks

There are loads of places to source various plugins. Cams can be found on www.openvix.co.uk most others can easily be found with a quick google search.

 

[jukkal]

Long n tedious? My arse, problem is ViX has made all you guys lazy by introducing the backup manager, image manager, software updates etc.
it does you good to do a clean fresh install every now n then. I save majority of my settings/config files on my pc n takes me 10 mins max to clean flash n put things back how they were!!

I didn't complain about flashing or ask opinions about my alleged "laziness" and what does good for you, just hints about files to backup to save some effort when settings backup should not be used, which abu baniaz kindly provided.
I'd rather use 10 seconds to copy some files back from the pc than 15 minutes waiting for the service search.

 

[sigpark]

There are loads of places to source various plugins. Cams can be found on www.openvix.co.uk most others can easily be found with a quick google search.

Hi @Phoenix - thank you for the polite reply - help is always appreciated. If somebody does not want to help why post?

From your original post I thought there might be a simple way of getting "plugin" ipk's (CAMS are on openvix as you say for the old way of installing), but others like Rossi's Skins or Samba or boot logo's or any of the many other extensions so that they can be run in and registered if the feeds are down? Something tells me the process would require quite a lot of knowledge. Anyway, thanks for the answer.

 

[abu baniaz]

Feeds being down is not the same as being unstable.

For unstable, you can still install plugins by allowing unstable updates in the software update settings menu

 

[Larry-G]

From your original post I thought there might be a simple way of getting "plugin" ipk's (CAMS are on openvix as you say for the old way of installing), but others like Rossi's Skins or Samba or boot logo's or any of the many other extensions so that they can be run in and registered if the feeds are down? Something tells me the process would require quite a lot of knowledge. Anyway, thanks for the answer.

The feeds are currently set to unstable, they are not down. simply enable the "allow unstable updates" option to regain access until they are again set to stable.

 

[skippie]

Long n tedious? My arse, problem is ViX has made all you guys lazy by introducing the backup manager, image manager, software updates etc.
it does you good to do a clean fresh install every now n then. I save majority of my settings/config files on my pc n takes me 10 mins max to clean flash n put things back how they were!!

+1

Sent from Cube Talk 9x

 

[skippie]

In my opinion the best bit of this hobby is the installing the image and doing all the settings(I dont save settings. it keeps my hand in or i forget how to do things) when its all done the tv bit is just a bonus that is normally poo
From the days of my Humax's, Topfields and my many other door stops thats what its all about getting the thing working. More of the same thanks for all your hard work

+1

Sent from Cube Talk 9x

 

[sigpark]

The feeds are currently set to unstable, they are not down. simply enable the "allow unstable updates" option to regain access until they are again set to stable.

Thanks @phoenix and @abu baniaz - sorry for starting confusion - I am indeed using the feeds, and understand

The point being made was "hypothetically" speaking (for the next time as @phoenix had said he keeps off-line backups of his favourite plugins). The main reason being (and I am not complaining what-so-ever) the feeds can take such a long time to update these days - it was most of yesterday - I guess because of your great work and the popularity of ViX now with so many Linux models supported. Thanks!!

 

[dude1]

I remember when I first set my box up a few years ago I had to ftp virtually all my plugins etc across then install them manually. Things are miles easier now & remember the guys who make all this possible do it for free.

 

[judge]

Have a look at the Backup Manager -> Menu button -> Blue button for a way of installing locally saved plugins too.

 

[Larry-G]

Thanks @phoenix and @abu baniaz - sorry for starting confusion - I am indeed using the feeds, and understand

The point being made was "hypothetically" speaking (for the next time as @phoenix had said he keeps off-line backups of his favourite plugins). The main reason being (and I am not complaining what-so-ever) the feeds can take such a long time to update these days - it was most of yesterday - I guess because of your great work and the popularity of ViX now with so many Linux models supported. Thanks!!

My only real gripe are those forums who knock out the so called "backup" images as these forums are in a endless loop where users cant do a single thing for them selves without making a five page thread for simple things like how to set away a channel scan or how to change a skin etc, but maybe thats their way of keeping their users coming back day after day ?????.

I am not saying every user has to know all the ins and outs of heir receiver, but they should at least learn the basics for their own good if nothing else. And I know you were not complaining so I apologize if my posts were a little harsh (Just venting a little steam after a rough couple of shifts, one of which is still not even half way through even after 9 hrs).

 

[Larry-G]

 

[polosolo]

Just like to Thank you Guy`s who test and improve the images for us mere mortals to enjoy.

THANK YOU

 

[zYx]

Hey, I tried moving AntiLogo settings .xml to 156, but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right, because it doesn't work for me. AntiLogo creates and overwrites the .xml file with an empty one.

How can I get it to work?

 

[Tkr001]

Hey, I tried moving AntiLogo settings .xml to 156, but I'm not sure if I'm doing it right, because it doesn't work for me. AntiLogo creates and overwrites the .xml file with an empty one.

How can I get it to work?

best you set up a new thread for this.

 

[MaccaJ]

Hi Everyone . Newbie here so please go gentle. I have had my technomate nano se for about 6 weeks. It came with the vix image preflashed from wos. Anyway I decided to update to 5he latest 155 release dates 26th March and it wiped my box . I tried to run through the setup but was unable to get access to the plugins. Nothing happens it's just a blank box, even with the menu for unstable feeds selected. So I checked the forum and noticed there might be a problem with this latest image. So I reverted back to an older image. 153, 3rd March. This refladhed and now when I try to access the software update menu to select the unstable feeds the package list update is failing, it's saying that feeds are down for maintenance even though the site is shoeing them as stable. It's been like this all day today . So I'm wondering if they are down or if my image is not working correctly ? Also ever since I received my preflashed box the vix backup manager does not work. It says there is a problem with this device , please reformat. It's been saying this since day one . Can anyone advise why it is saying this ?

 

[judge]

Also ever since I received my preflashed box the vix backup manager does not work. It says there is a problem with this device , please reformat. It's been saying this since day one . Can anyone advise why it is saying this ?

No propper formatted HDD or USB stick used?