Vu+ Solo2 causing internet problems.

[coach]

I'm hoping someone can help. Got a problem that has people baffled, and by all accounts you the man!

Either my picture freezes and glitches OR it's perfect and my internet speed slows to a snails pace causing devices to not access the internet. The internet is only restored by turning off the box using the switch at the back. When the box is back on the picture glitches and so the cycle begins again...

I'm at a total loss.

My equipment is a Vu+ Solo2 (bought this week from World of Satellite) Vix, Helios 008. Mgcamd 1.35a. Box is wired to my router and I have fibre broadband.

[ronand]

Your mgcamd config file is the most likely culprit. Make sure logging is disabled {L 0}

[coach]

I'll certainly try it. How would I do that? Bit of a rookie, have FTP set up though.

[coach]

I looked and I have this;
# Log option, summ of:
# 00 off
# 01 network udp log
# 02 log to console
# 04 file, appended ! delete it by yourself, before it eat all your hdd
# + IP udp-port log-file-name
L: { 03 } 172.16.1.1 28007 /tmp/mgcamd.log

[Larry-G]

as already said set the L: value to 00 which disables logging, as your essentially DDOS'ing your self.

[coach]

Ok, sorry, I am new to this and still learning.

so I am to change L: { 03 } 172.16.1.1 28007 /tmp/mgcamd.log to L: { 00 } 172.16.1.1 28007 /tmp/mgcamd.log

[Larry-G]

yes........

[coach]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[boysheff]

did it work??????????

[coach]

The picture was unstable for an hour or, then stabilised. My laptop struggled for internet but not both picture and internet seem to be working.

I have my fingers crossed.

[coach]

just out of interest, as I said I am learning. Why would the log slow my internet down causing my lap top and then other devices to not be able to connect?

[chaser]

If you haven't done so already, you probably need to restart your cam after making these changes to the config file.


just out of interest, as I said I am learning. Why would the log slow my internet down causing my lap top and then other devices to not be able to connect?

Because you're trying to log to a computer that's not on your local network.

[coach]

I've also reserved the address of my Solo2 on my router, hoping that will help. Thought it couldn't hurt.

[coach]

to restart my cam is that just by going setup/ softcam/ restart?

[judge]

to restart my cam is that just by going setup/ softcam/ restart?

Blue button -> Softcam Manager -> yellow button.

[coach]

I've turned off the log,
reserved the solo2 ip address,
reset cam,
reset router,
tried cccam instead of mgcamd,

still the same problems. Either frozen picture or perfect picture and slow to no internet.

The box has crashed a few times too. Once when changing cams, once when looking at transcoding and once when rebooting.

[judge]

Crash = crashlog, found in /home/root/logs/ by default.
Please upload one.

[coach]

Post it on here?

[judge]

Yes please.

[coach]

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<openvix>
<enigma2>
<crashdate>Sat Apr 26 23:20:58 2014</crashdate>
<compiledate>Apr 24 2014</compiledate>
<contactemail>vixlogs@world-of-satellite.com</contactemail>
<!-- Please email this crashlog to above address -->
<skin>Sky/skin.xml</skin>
<sourcedate>2014-04-24</sourcedate>
<version>3.0.0</version>
</enigma2>
<image>
<stbmodel>solo2</stbmodel>
<kernelversion>
<![CDATA[
Linux vusolo2 3.3.8-2.0 #1 SMP Fri Apr 11 20:46:27 BST 2014 mips GNU/Linux
]]>
</kernelversion>
<kernelcmdline>ubiroot rootflags=sync bmem=192M@64M bmem=256M@512M ubi.mtd=rootfs rootfstype=ubifs root=ubi0:rootfs</kernelcmdline>
<nimsockets>NIM Socket 0:</nimsockets>
<imageversion>
<!-- No such file or directory -->
</imageversion>
<imageissue>
<![CDATA[
Welcome to OpenViX for %h
openvix Helios %h

]]>
</imageissue>
</image>
<software>
<enigma2software>
<![CDATA[
Collected errors:
* opkg_conf_load: Could not lock /var/lib/opkg/lock: Resource temporarily unavailable.
]]>
</enigma2software>
<vuplussoftware>
<![CDATA[
Collected errors:
* opkg_conf_load: Could not lock /var/lib/opkg/lock: Resource temporarily unavailable.
]]>
</vuplussoftware>
<gstreamersoftware>
<![CDATA[
Collected errors:
* opkg_conf_load: Could not lock /var/lib/opkg/lock: Resource temporarily unavailable.
]]>
</gstreamersoftware>
</software>
<crashlogs>
<enigma2crashlog>
<![CDATA[
+ (1) Background File Eraser
+ (5) Tuxtxt
+ (8) graphics acceleration manager
+ (9) GFBDC
12150k video mem
- double buffering available!
5670kB available for acceleration surfaces.
resolution: 720 x 576 x 32 (stride: 5760)
+ (9) gLCDDC
found OLED display!
lcd buffer 0x7cf280 8448 bytes, stride 132
LCD resolution: 132 x 64 x 8 (stride: 132)
+ (9) Font Render Class
[FONT] initializing lib...
[FONT] loading fonts...
[FONT] Intializing font cache, using max. 4MB...
+ (10) gRC
RC thread created successfully
+ (15) eWindowStyleManager
+ (20) DVB-CI UI
+ (20) UHF Modulator
couldnt open /dev/rfmod0!!!!
+ (20) RC Input layer
+ (20) misc options
+ (20) AVSwitch Driver
+ (21) input device driver
Input device "dreambox advanced remote control (native)" is a keyboard
Found 1 input devices.
+ (22) Hdmi CEC driver
+ (30) eActionMap
+ (35) CI Slots
scanning for common interfaces..
CI Slot 0 setSource(0)
eDVBCIInterfaces->setInputSource(0, 0)
eDVBCIInterfaces->setInputSource(1, 1)
done, found 1 common interface slots
+ (35) CA handler
+ (36) Stream server
+ (40) eServiceCenter
settings instance.
+ (41) eServiceFactoryDVD
+ (41) eServiceFactoryHDMI
+ (41) eServiceFactoryM2TS
+ (41) eServiceFactoryMP3
+ (41) eServiceFactoryFS
+ (41) eServiceFactoryDVB
reached rl 70
---- opening lame channel db
reading services (version 4)
loaded 80 channels/transponders and 728 services
scanning for frontends..
opening frontend 0
close frontend 0
opening frontend 1
close frontend 1
found 1 adapter, 2 frontends(2 sim) and 9 demux, boxtype 4
Use valid Linux Time :) (RTC?)
[EPGC] Initialized EPGCache (wait for setCacheFile call now)
Loading spinners...
[ePNG] couldn't open /usr/share/enigma2/spinner/wait20.png
found 19 spinner!
setIoPrio best-effort level 3 ok
[Harddisk] enumerating block devices...
new Harddisk sda -> /dev/sda -> /dev/sda
[Harddisk] enumerating network mounts...
Reading satellites.xml
removing internal link on frontend id 0
sec config cleared
setSlotInfo for dvb frontend 0 to slotid 0, descr BCM7356 DVB-S2 NIM (internal), need rotorworkaround No, enabled Yes, DVB-S2 Yes
setSlotInfo for dvb frontend 1 to slotid 1, descr BCM7356 DVB-S2 NIM (internal), need rotorworkaround No, enabled Yes, DVB-S2 Yes
slot: 0 configmode: simple
diseqcmode: single
slot: 1 configmode: simple
diseqcmode: single
sec config completed
main thread is non-idle! display spinner!
[Picon] adding path: /media/hdd/picon/
[Time By]: Transponder
[EPGC] time updated.. but cache file not set yet.. dont start epg!!
[Ipkg] Added to OPKG destinations: /media/hdd
[Ipkg] Added to OPKG destinations: /
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/Roboto-Bold.ttf...OK (Regular)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/Roboto-BoldItalic.ttf...OK (Italic)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/Roboto-Black.ttf...OK (Bold)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/Roboto-BlackItalic.ttf...OK (Boldit)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/nmsbd.ttf...OK (Subtitlefont)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/lcd.ttf...OK (LCD)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/ae_AlMateen.ttf...OK (Replacement)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/tuxtxt.ttf...OK (Console)
- double buffering available!
4050kB available for acceleration surfaces.
resolution: 1280 x 720 x 32 (stride: 5760)
[SKIN] loading include: /usr/share/enigma2/Sky/skin_Sky.xml
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/enigma2/Sky/fonts/skymedium.ttf...OK (skymedium)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/nmsbd.ttf...OK (Subs)
[FONT] adding font /usr/share/fonts/nmsbd.ttf...OK (FdLcD)
[iInputDevices] getInputDevices <ERROR: ioctl(EVIOCGNAME): [Errno 25] Inappropriate ioctl for device >
[iInputDevices] getInputDevices <ERROR: ioctl(EVIOCGNAME): [Errno 25] Inappropriate ioctl for device >
Activating keymap: Default (US)
Activating language English (UK)
[VideoMode] setting aspect: 16:9
[VideoMode] setting wss: auto
[VideoMode] setting policy: bestfit
[VideoMode] setting policy2: scale
cannot open /proc/stb/avs/0/input_choices
[VideoMode] setting scaler_sharpness to: 0000000D
[VideoMode] setMode - port: HDMI, mode: 1080i, rate: 50Hz
[EPGC Loads] Poller enabled.
[EPGC Save] Poller enabled.
[EPGC] setCacheFile read/write epg data from/to '/media/hdd/epg.dat'
[EPGC] time updated.. start EPG Mainloop
couldn't open /proc/stb/misc/12V_output
setLCDBrightness 25
setLCDBrightness 127
Setting OSD position: 0 720 0 576
Setting OSD alpha: 255
Setting 3D mode: auto
Setting 3D depth: 50
[EPGC Save] Poller enabled.
[EPGC Loads] Poller enabled.
FIXME: request for unknown slot
FIXME: request for unknown slot
FIXME: request for unknown slot
[EPGC] 132370 events read from /media/hdd/epg.dat
Plugin Extensions/WebInterface failed to load: No module named plugin
[TranscodingSetup] set /proc/stb/encoder/enable to enable
[TranscodingSetup] set /proc/stb/encoder/0/bitrate to 400000
[TranscodingSetup] set /proc/stb/encoder/0/framerate to 50000
[TranscodingSetup] set port 8002
<RemoteControlCode> Write Remote Control Code : 2
[XMLTVImport] autostart (0) occured at 1398550854.25
[AutoTimer] Auto Poll Enabled
[SoftcamManager] AutoStart Enabled
[CI_Assignment] activating ci configs:
[CI_Activate] FOUND 1 CI Slots
[CI_Activate_Config_CI0] no config file found
[CI_Activate_Config_CI0] error parsing xml...
starting hotplug handler
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Match of the Day, begin=Sat Apr 26 22:27:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:1B1D:802:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[TIMER] activating state 1
[TIMER] Found enough free space to record
[TIMER] Filename calculated as: '/media/hdd/movie/20140426 2227 - BBC One HD - Match of the Day_001'
recording service: <enigma.eServiceReference; proxy of <Swig Object of type 'eServiceReference *' at 0x1b7bd88> >
allocate channel.. 0802:0002
opening frontend 0
(0)tune
RotorCmd ffffffff, lastRotorCmd ffffffff
prepare_sat System 1 Freq 10847000 Pol 1 SR 23000000 INV 2 FEC 2 orbpos 282 system 1 modulation 2 pilot 2, rolloff 1
tuning to 1097 mhz
OURSTATE: tuning
allocate Channel: res 0
[eDVBCIInterfaces] addPMTHandler 1:0:19:1B1D:802:2:11A0000:0:0:0:
allocate demux
query epg event id 62711
found event.. store to disc
[TIMER] prepare ok, waiting for begin
[TIMER] Failed to call Trashcan.instance.cleanIfIdle()
[TIMER] Error: 'module' object has no attribute 'instance'
[TIMER] activating state 2
[TIMER] start recording
AddPopup, id = None
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Restaurant Wars: The Battle for..., begin=Mon Apr 28 19:57:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:1B1C:802:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Planes, begin=Wed Apr 23 13:12:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:F3C:7E8:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Great British Menu, begin=Wed Apr 23 19:27:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:1B1C:802:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=V/H/S/2, begin=Thu Apr 24 02:12:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:EED:7E0:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Great British Menu, begin=Thu Apr 24 19:27:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:1B1C:802:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Great British Menu, begin=Fri Apr 25 18:57:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:1B1C:802:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=Britain's Got Talent, begin=Sat Apr 26 18:57:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:5212:812:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[Timer] Record RecordTimerEntry(name=You've Been Framed!, begin=Sat Apr 26 18:27:00 2014, serviceref=1:0:19:5212:812:2:11A0000:0:0:0:, justplay=0, isAutoTimer=0)
[CrossEPG_Auto] AutoStart Enabled
[CrossEPG_Auto] Schedule Enabled at Sat 26 Apr 2014 23:20:54 IST
[CrossEPG_Auto] Time set to Sun 27 Apr 2014 04:00:00 IST (now=Sat 26 Apr 2014 23:20:54 IST)
[ImageManager] AutoStart Enabled
[ImageManager] Backup Schedule Disabled at (now=Sat 26 Apr 2014 23:20:54 IST)
[BackupManager] AutoStart Enabled
[BackupManager] Backup Schedule Disabled at (now=Sat 26 Apr 2014 23:20:54 IST)
[AutoBouquetsMaker] AutoStart Enabled
[AutoBouquetsMaker] AutoBouquetsMaker Schedule Enabled at Sat 26 Apr 2014 23:20:54 IST
[AutoBouquetsMaker] AutoBouquetsMaker Time set to Sat 03 May 2014 01:00:00 IST (now=Sat 26 Apr 2014 23:20:54 IST)
[XMLTVImport] autostart (0) occured at 1398550854.49
[XMLTVImport] WakeUpTime now set to 1398582000 (now=1398550854)
[Skin] Attribute not implemented: alphatest value: blend
[Skin] Error: {Sky/skin.xml}: color 'background2' must be #aarrggbb or valid named color. Please contact the skin's author!
[Skin] Error: {Sky/skin.xml}: color 'background2' must be #aarrggbb or valid named color. Please contact the skin's author!
[Skin] Attribute not implemented: Valign value: top
[Skin] Error: {Sky/skin.xml}: color 'background2' must be #aarrggbb or valid named color. Please contact the skin's author!
accel alloc failed

ERROR: accelAlloc failed
warning, skin is missing element state in <class 'Screens.PVRState.TimeshiftState'>
accel alloc failed

ERROR: accelAlloc failed
RemovePopup, id = ZapError
warning, skin is missing element key_blue in <class 'Screens.InfoBar.InfoBar'>
warning, skin is missing element key_red in <class 'Screens.InfoBar.InfoBar'>
warning, skin is missing element key_green in <class 'Screens.InfoBar.InfoBar'>
warning, skin is missing element key_yellow in <class 'Screens.InfoBar.InfoBar'>
accel alloc failed

ERROR: accelAlloc failed
accel alloc failed

ERROR: accelAlloc failed
accel alloc failed

ERROR: accelAlloc failed
setValue 70
Setvolume: 100 100 (raw)
Setvolume: 0 0 (-1db)
Setvolume: 70 70 (raw)
Setvolume: 19 19 (-1db)
[LogManager] Trim Poll Started
[LogManager] Trash Poll Started
[LogManager] probing folders
[LogManager] found following log's: ['/media/hdd/logs', '/home/root/logs']
[LogManager] looking in: /media/hdd/logs
[LogManager] /media/hdd/logs: bytesToRemove -9650082
[LogManager] looking in: /home/root/logs
[NTP]: setting E2 time: 1398550855.64
[SEC] set static current limiting
playing 1:0:19:F0D:7F1:2:11A0000:0:0:0:
[Picload] setPara max-X=100 max-Y=60 aspect_ratio=0.000000 cache=1 resize=1 bg=#FF000000
[Picload] setPara max-X=120 max-Y=70 aspect_ratio=0.000000 cache=1 resize=1 bg=#FF000000
[Picload] decode picture... /media/hdd/picon/1_0_19_F0D_7F1_2_11A0000_0_0_0.png
[Picload] decode picture... /media/hdd/picon/1_0_19_F0D_7F1_2_11A0000_0_0_0.png
RemovePopup, id = ZapError
allocate channel.. 07f1:0002
available channel.. 0802:0002
opening frontend 1
(1)tune
RotorCmd ffffffff, lastRotorCmd ffffffff
prepare_sat System 1 Freq 12343500 Pol 0 SR 29500000 INV 2 FEC 3 orbpos 282 system 1 modulation 1 pilot 2, rolloff 0
tuning to 1743 mhz
OURSTATE: tuning
allocate Channel: res 0
[eDVBCIInterfaces] addPMTHandler 1:0:19:F0D:7F1:2:11A0000:0:0:0:
allocate demux
poll: unhandled POLLERR/HUP/NVAL for fd 33(16)
poll: unhandled POLLERR/HUP/NVAL for fd 35(17)
poll: unhandled POLLERR/HUP/NVAL for fd 40(16)
accel alloc failed

ERROR: accelAlloc failed
job Components.Task.Job name=LogManager #tasks=1 completed with [] in None
[SEC] invalidate current switch params
[SEC] set static current limiting
[SEC] invalidate current switch params
[SEC] setVoltage 1
[SEC] sleep 10ms
[SEC] setVoltage 2
[SEC] sleep 10ms
0.0.0.0
192.168
ER plugin not found
[OpenWebif] no plugins to load
[OpenWebif] started on 80
executing opkg --add-dest /media/hdd:/media/hdd --add-dest /:/ update
[OpenWebif] started on 443
poll: unhandled POLLERR/HUP/NVAL for fd 34(16)
job Components.Task.Job name=OnlineVersionCheck #tasks=1 completed with [] in None
set sequence pos 3
[EPGC] Saving EPGCache.
[EPGC] store epg to realpath '/media/hdd/epg.dat'
[EPGC] 132355 events written to /media/hdd/epg.dat
[SEC] update current switch params
[SEC] setTone 1
job Components.Task.Job name=EPG Cache Check #tasks=2 completed with [] in None
[EPGC] Refreshing EPGCache.
[EPGC] 132355 events read from /media/hdd/epg.dat
[SEC] startTuneTimeout 5000
[SEC] sleep 10ms
Timeout!
setIoPrio best-effort level 7 ok
[eBackgroundFileEraser] deleting '/media/hdd/timeshift/pts_livebuffer_1.del'
Start timeshift!
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Components/Timeshift.py", line 476, in autostartPermanentTimeshift
File "/usr/lib/enigma2/python/Components/Timeshift.py", line 518, in activatePermanentTimeshift
File "/usr/lib/enigma2/python/mytest.py", line 328, in open
raise RuntimeError("modal open are allowed only from a screen which is modal!")
RuntimeError: modal open are allowed only from a screen which is modal!
(PyObject_CallObject(<bound method InfoBar.autostartPermanentTimeshift of <class 'Screens.InfoBar.InfoBar'>>,()) failed)
]]>
</enigma2crashlog>
</crashlogs>
</openvix>

[coach]

It did that 27 times. I don't have the log for when it crashed changing cams or looking at transcoding. I restored a back up due to the problems.

[judge]

What build are you currently using? what build did you restore a settings backup from?

[coach]

Build is Helios 008, back up from helios 001, I think. Could have been 006

[coach]

I only got the box on Wednesday from World of Satellite and it came with 001.

[judge]

Try a fresh flash of Helios 010 with no settings backups, currently available on http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php?dir=Vu%2BSolo2/

[coach]

are there any obvious problems from the log?

[coach]

do i just put the file on a usb and plug it in?

[judge]

I only got the box on Wednesday from World of Satellite and it came with 001.
Sounds like you've added some flakey plugins/config files & your restore is re-adding these issues.
Better off just setting up from scratch on 010 for now.

[coach]

should I factory reset and then flash?

[judge]

No need to factory reset as flashing wipes the flash.
Just extract the build to a USB stick or download & flash using the inbuilt image manager.
Flashing tutorials are also available on http://openvix.co.uk

[coach]

cheers, will give it a go and let you know how I get on.

[boysheff]

i've noticed that its my internet and once a week i have to switch off for a few minutes and put it back on and everything fine, getting about 10meg. tried installing Mgcamd 1.35a and setup but same issue.

[coach]

When the internet slows with mine I turn the Vu SOlo2 box off via the remote the internet then works perfectly. I turn it back on from stand by and the internet stops. This suggests the problem is with the Solo.

I've reset the router and still this problem persists.

I'm going to try a flash of the newest Helios and see if that works.

[coach]

It's also so inconsistent. Right now everything, internet and picture are fine and have been all morning. However what happens next is one will give, usually the internet.

[boysheff]

try flashing with helios 010, 006 or 004

[DaMacFunkin]

Just has an addition to this I updated both my solo2 and duo2 to Helios 006 from Zeus on Wednesday night, both use mgcamd 1.35a, on completion of both upgrades my email, Internet etc came to an annoying crawl, virtually every command would time out, my router webif became unresponsive, even power cycling my my router and modem didnt fix it after tearing the last bit if my hair out I unplugged both the duo2 and solo2 network cables and the network just pinged back to life again, I then easily did a reboot of the router from web if, plugged both the cables back in and it all seems to have been fine, so I would have to agree something somewhere seems to go a bit wobbly.

[coach]

Hello,

I appear (hope I haven't spoken too soon) to have had some success.

My picture has stabilised and my internet has been working as normal

I'm not entirely sure how I managed it, but this is what I did;

Turned off the mgcamd log. Gave my Solo2 a reserved ip address on my router.

I then tried to flash it to Helios 010. However I realised I didn't know how to do this. Although whilst trying I turned my Solo2 off and back on at the back of the box.

Since then, it's worked like a dream!

[ronand]

When turning your box off at the back make sure you shut it down first from the menu (deep standby)

[coach]

I didn't know that! Hopefully not caused any damage.

[Rob van der Does]

You are risking physical damage as well as loosing settings/EPG.

[coach]

You are risking physical damage as well as loosing settings/EPG.

I've checked and all settings preserved, epg still present and I have a pulse. Although won't try it again!

[Rob van der Does]

You don't know what you've got until you've lost it :thumbsup:

[coach]

So, randomly at around 7pm the problems started again.

Picture freezing every 10 to 15 minutes.

Does anyone know what the issue could be?

Could it be the hardware? As I mentioned, I've only had it 6 days and never encountered problems like this with any other satellite boxes I've had. It's not a clone, I bought it from our esteemed sponsor.

[judge]

What channels is it freezing on?

[coach]

all non FTA

[judge]

Do you have a local card with subscription in the box?

[coach]

It's done a few other unusual things. It's crashed a few times, once when I looked at the trascoding plug in another when I checked cams. I just tried to flash it and it said it had on the front of the box but that hadnt when I check the box.

[coach]

Yes, I even was using the supplied Sky+ HD box until last Wednesday with no issues.

[coach]

Taking some of the earlier advice, I just decided to restore Helios 001 from image manager via the remote, to go back from scratch.

And now the whole box has crashed. The channel I was watching and 'please wait while restore prepares (48)' is frozen on screen and has been now for close to 10 minutes.

[judge]

In that case id start with a fresh flash of build 010, not 001, available on http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php?dir=Vu%2BSolo2/ or through the image manager.

[coach]

In that case id start with a fresh flash of build 010, not 001, available on http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php?dir=Vu%2BSolo2/ or through the image manager.

That's what I've done and it's crashed. Totally frozen with message on screen ('please wait while restore prepares (48)'). What should I do?

[judge]

Flash it again & don't restore?

[coach]

Tonight, I have tried to flash it, didn't work. Restore, didn't work and crashed.

Going to turn it off and probably ring World of Satellite tomorrow. It's crashed and hasn't run smoothly since I got it.

[judge]

It sounds like the backup you're restoring has issues.
Fresh flash build 010 & set-up from scratch.

[coach]

Should I factory restore?
Then flash image?

[judge]

No need, just fresh flash 010 of Helios.

[coach]

So plug my usb in with the files on, turn box on and it will take care of it?

I have tried tonight and it wouldn't do it.

The first file I put on via ftp was mgcamd 138c file. I can't seem to either locate it or delete it via the remote. Could this be the root of the problem?

[judge]

Yes, if you're restoring a settings back-up that has an issue with your mgcamd config file, you're also restoring that issue.
Either use blue button -> ViX -> Image Manager -> yellow button, download Helious 010.
Or get it from http://openvix.co.uk & extract it on a USB stick, then flash it that way.

[coach]

SHould the box then restart? I just followed those instructions and nothing happened.

[judge]

Which did you do?

[coach]

Tried again and on screen it says

ofgwrite Flashing tool
written by betacentauri

a couple of boxes and then reads, in red letters, error remounting root.

[coach]

I downloaded the image, 010, via the remote. Nothing happened, so I tried again and the above happened
And now it's crashed again.

[judge]

ofgwrite Flashing tool
written by betacentauri

Don't think I've ever seen that using a default ViX image?

[judge]

blue button -> ViX -> Image Manager -> yellow button, download Helious 010.

blue button -> ViX -> Image Manager -> blue button, flash the image you just downloaded.

[coach]

34304 Here's a screen shot.

[coach]

I did what you just posted and the above is what appeared on my screen.

[judge]

I did what you just posted and the above is what appeared on my screen.

Another flakey plugin? no wonder you're having issues.

[coach]

I haven't added any plugins, only the ones that were preinstalled on my Vix built World of Sat box.

So as you can see, I can't flash the box or really do anything without it crashing.

I'm at a loss and thinking I've just bought a very expensive door stop/ paper weight.

[judge]

That picture you uploaded isn't any part of a default ViX image as far as I'm aware.
I could be corrected here, so wait till someone else can confirm.

[coach]

Ok, thank you for your help.

Hope I can get to the bottom of it.

[Larry-G]

Dont worry about the ofgwrite screen, it is exactly what you should see if live flashing the receiver via the Image manager and certainly nothing to worry about.

I do however think you are trying to run before you walk and making things way too complicated for your self.

1. Download a fresh clean copy of Helios Build 010 from www.openvix.co.uk
2. Download the Solo2 flashing tutorial from www.openvix.co.uk
3. Prepare your USB stick as described in the tutorial (use the HP format tool to format the flash drive, link in the tutorial).
4. flash the image and setup from scratch, do not use any settings backups.

If the above still fails try a different Flash drive / USB stick.

[DaMacFunkin]

Since moving to Zeus the process of flashing from within the box has been handled by this ofgwrite flashing tool by betacentauri, well it certainly has on my solo2 and duo2 it isn't a dodgy plugin it is now part of the kernel... Also on flashing my solo2 from Helios 006 to 008 the other night I too had the red unable to mount rootfs error, I had to download and flash from USB, but then updating from within the box with ofgwrite from 008 to 010 worked fine .

[coach]

Ok, thanks. I will try all these. Hopefully it will work.

Maybe I am trying to run, but ideally I just want to sit and watch telly. Telly that doesn't freeze every ten minutes invoking an annoyed look from my wife followed by 'And how much did we pay for this satellite box again?'

I'm under pressure guys!!!

[ronand]

You mentioned that you had a few glitching F5 boxes as well - the only way to eliminate glitching is to get a legal subscription

[coach]

You mentioned that you had a few glitching F5 boxes as well - the only way to eliminate glitching is to get a legal subscription

I've been a paying Sky customer for over 20 years.

Had a skybox in my place in Spain. Easier to take a card in your luggage than a sky + HD box.

[ronand]

Have you reflashed the receiver from a usb stick without restoring settings yet? Also why are you using mgcamd if you have a local card - its a client only emu.

[coach]

No, not had chance. Going to try that tomorrow. Been really busy at work since that advice. Want to make sure I have time to read all the instructions and do it properly.