Continuing.. on front display, vix image flashing

[punisher]

Hi

I have a question in regards to flashing vix 1.2 and 1.3 nfi files via the utility. The utility goes through all the setup says flashing all completed and then on the front of the box it says "continuing.." and nothing happens. Am i meant to restart the box or am i supposed to be waiting for something to happen and if so how long

Thanks Guys for any help

[silverfox0786]

as far as im aware the nfi flash process is the same on 1.3 as it is on 1.2

can you not try a usb flash its better and easier

[punisher]

I have but the usb device i use, for some reason the box doesnt recognise it. I follow the folder tree and create the directories and add the files correctly, but the box just boots up as normal without even loading the usb so i have to do it this way. I did it with vix 1.2 using the nfi flash and when it said continuing i give it 5 mins or so and then reboot it, but was just wondering if there was something i was missing because i didnt get any errors or anything after the flash was done and rebooted but just wanted to make sure thats all

[marty]

Is your USB formatted in FAT32? if it's NTFS it won't work :)

[silverfox0786]

the usb flash must be done with all other usb devices removed from back 2 usb slots

i think thats y you cant flash and format the usb in fat32 fresh

it shouldn't wait like that

[punisher]

formatted in fat32 and no other usb devices connected but nothing. however i still managed to flash 1.3 using nfi file and its booted up ok just now, so i will test it and mess about with it. was just curios thats all. not sure what is causing it. more than likely something i am doing but it seems ok at the moment. Another question, does this box support a tuner for cable network? if so which tuner is best for it? usb/ plug and play not too sure

[marty]

the usb flash must be done with all other usb devices removed from back 2 usb slots

i think thats y you cant flash

Are you sure about that? I always leave my USB WiFi plugged in and it flashes OK.
If the USB has to be in the front slot to flash then surly the box doesn't look to the two rear slots?

[silverfox0786]

Are you sure about that? I always leave my USB WiFi plugged in and it flashes OK.
If the USB has to be in the front slot to flash then surly the box doesn't look to the two rear slots?

just to be sure its best to unplug everything but some devices allow a reflash with it still plugged in

my sandisk USB requires being pulled out, its been mentioned here before in another thread

[punisher]

ill try againg the next time i re flash for a screw up of mine lol any ideas about the cable tuners for the box?

[silverfox0786]

yes the only one is the sundtel dvbt/c

[punisher]

kool will check it out. sorry to keep asking questions (newbie lol) but wats the significance of creating a swapfile?

[silverfox0786]

dont appologise

swap file stops any possible memory crashed amongst other things a very omportand and recommended feature to use

[punisher]

whats the recommended size for the swapfile? the bigger the better?

[silverfox0786]

whats the recommended size for the swapfile? the bigger the better?

yes mate in vix 1.3 it 96mb

recommended on usb stick

[Sicilian]

Heres a good explanation about linux swapfile.


http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/8208-all-about-linux-swap-space

[punisher]

Thanks guys for the help (awsomely prompt as well) :D one last thing lol in the cross epg section what is XMLTV, OpenTV and XEPGDB providers and im guessing i just chose the uk options being in uk lol

[Sicilian]

Thanks guys for the help (awsomely prompt as well) :D one last thing lol in the cross epg section what is XMLTV, OpenTV and XEPGDB providers and im guessing i just chose the uk options being in uk lol

Just choose one of the options, either XMLTV, Opentv or XEPGDB, I personally use XEPGDB.

[bobonthejob]

Opentv gets the epg info from the satellites direct. Xepgdb and xmltv are created files that are downloaded. I think that's right.

I'm currently using opentv for 28.2 and xepgdb for a few of the other sources.

[punisher]

so far loving 1.3 and the new zap function to scroll across channels, i was waiting for that so props. and the program up and down buttons change the channels now too :D

[silverfox0786]

so far loving 1.3 and the new zap function to scroll across channels, i was waiting for that so props. and the program up and down buttons change the channels now too :D

see andy told you it will be better than ch -/+ :lol3:

[Hamram]

Creating a swap file on USB, how long time is it supposed to take..? Last time I did it, I just started the process, and went out for a while. When I got back home, it was all done. This time I'm sitting and waiting, and so far I've been sitting here for at least 40 minutes, just waiting.... "Wait please while creating swapfile..."

Anybody..? Should I be patient, or start all over again?

[silverfox0786]

where are you creating the swap hdd or usb ideally no more that 30 seconds or so

[Hamram]

USB. Starting all over again...

[punisher]

dam im having issues... everytime i try to change from cool tv guide to vix and restart the gui the box crashes at loading enigma 2 screen with the vix timer coming and going. ive reflashed and booted again and reinstalled the backup file and it does the same thing. ive uninstalled cool tv guide and then tried it and the box crashed.. not sure whats going on but anyone got any ideas

[andyblac]

dam im having issues... everytime i try to change from cool tv guide to vix and restart the gui the box crashes at loading enigma 2 screen with the vix timer coming and going. ive reflashed and booted again and reinstalled the backup file and it does the same thing. ive uninstalled cool tv guide and then tried it and the box crashed.. not sure whats going on but anyone got any ideas


we can't help if you dont post crash logs

[andyblac]

Creating a swap file on USB, how long time is it supposed to take..? Last time I did it, I just started the process, and went out for a while. When I got back home, it was all done. This time I'm sitting and waiting, and so far I've been sitting here for at least 40 minutes, just waiting.... "Wait please while creating swapfile..."

Anybody..? Should I be patient, or start all over again?

what size swapfile where you trying to create ?, if 96mb try creating a 64mb, some USB sticks dont like a 96mb swapfiles, we don't know why

[Hamram]

Thanx! I'll try this tomorrow. I was trying on the 96 option. ;)

[punisher]

i just reflashed again and again and again until it installed properly from scratch then did all updates and then reflashed from my backup and things seem to be a ok at the moment (touch wood) lol

[canthackit]

Heres a good explanation about linux swapfile.


http://www.linux.com/news/software/applications/8208-all-about-linux-swap-space


Boss i read all the info and "good explanation" it may be, but i made my head hurt :rolleyes:

regards: canthackit