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ianh1066
22-02-12, 13:46
hi guys,

just got a vu ultimo.

downloaded firmware from here, the vix 2.3 latest build and the other on the same thread too.

flashed it and it wont boot any further than the first screen.

does anyone know if i need to load a bootloader or something??

ive scored the net but nowhere says anything except flash the image from usb stick which is what ive done

any help appreciated

cheers

Ian:beer_toast:
Sicilian
22-02-12, 13:53
What screen is it on? Are you allowing enough time for it to fully boot?
BadBoy
22-02-12, 13:54
Did you try changing channels?

When this happens to me I leave my USB plugged in with the image on it and it will boot as normal

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ianh1066
22-02-12, 13:58
its just on the screen that comes up when you switch it on. it doesnt hav any kind of busy icon revolving or do anything other than sit on the same screen

ive got a duo and reflashed different images so have knowledge on bootup times etc.

remote doesnt have any activity with the box and the remote is ok as it lights up and new batteries etc.

thanks guys

Ian
Sicilian
22-02-12, 14:00
Have you tried re-downloading and re-flashing?

Also try disconnecting all cables apart from HDMI.
ianh1066
22-02-12, 14:02
Have you tried re-downloading and re-flashing?

Also try disconnecting all cables apart from HDMI.

have redownloaded, reflashed used different usb ports etc.

ill try booting with nothing else connected now

thanks

Ian
Sicilian
22-02-12, 14:07
Also might be worth trying another image like Blackhole.
ianh1066
22-02-12, 14:09
i was going to try that next but really want the vix image to be honest. cant even work out why it wont boot. it sits on the screen then reboots after a few mins then just sits on the screen

just flashing again then going to try blackhole for now

thanks

Ian
ianh1066
22-02-12, 15:19
to update,

ive flashed the vix again with no joy,

ive flashed the blackhole and it sticks on the starting gui screen which basically has a timer in top left corner spinning and 3h in there. been watching it for 15mins!

ive just about had enough. spent 5hrs now trying to just flash the thing!

thanks again for any help given.

Ian
Sicilian
22-02-12, 15:20
Have you tried a different USB stick?
Donnie
22-02-12, 15:25
Have you fitted a HDD already ? if yes remove it and flash the last original image version 7.0


http://www2.vuplus.com/image-release/107-new-image-v70-released
ianh1066
22-02-12, 15:25
just trying now.

only just used the one ive been using for a duo and worked no probs. i know what youre saying though.

will let you know

cheers

Ian
ianh1066
22-02-12, 15:58
turns out it was the hd i had in there.

took it out and there it was, vix all up and running.

thanks again for your help and input guys

we all need a reminder sometimes of fault finding dont we.

cheers

Ian
bassethound
22-02-12, 16:12
glad you got sorted ianh1066 :D
Donnie
22-02-12, 16:37
Good to see it was a simple fix. :D
Larry-G
22-02-12, 17:16
Glad your sorted. These things can be a bit of a head scratcher at times.
BeastRabban
22-02-12, 18:51
First post on here guys :) - just felt compelled to ask the below as it was the first thing that jumped into my head :confused:

Which HD are you using, and did you reconnect it again afterwards with no issues?
Just wondered in case it needs to be "black listed" or similar so others are aware it could be a source of teething problems.

Mike