Updating

[01342]

Hi,

I have a VU+ Solo2 currently running 3.3.6, I can't run an update as the box tells me it isn't connected to the internet - it is! I can't add any plug ins as the feeds are down for maintenance - they seem to be always down for me :(
Is there something/many things I'm doing wrong?

Cheers,

Keith.

[Andy_Hazza]

You could ftp the latest image into the image manager folder on your hdd. Or you could flash using a usb. When you say 3.3.6 do you mean 3.3-006?


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[Andy_Hazza]

If you press blue button, ViX, Image Manager, press yellow button, do you see the latest available image from ViX? It should be at the top and say ViX 4.0-003? If so you can green button to download, but with you saying no internet connection I'm guessing not.


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[Andy_Hazza]

Always to a an Image Backup before you fresh flash and you can do this by pressing the blue button, ViX, Backup Manager and then green button to do an up-to-date settings/plugins backup.


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[01342]

Hi Andy,



You could ftp the latest image into the image manager folder on your hdd. Or you could flash using a usb. When you say 3.3.6 do you mean 3.3-006?

Maybe 3.0.626? Does that sound better. As you can see I haven't played with ther box for a while. Never needed to.


If you press blue button, ViX, Image Manager, press yellow button, do you see the latest available image from ViX? It should be at the top and say ViX 4.0-003? If so you can green button to download, but with you saying no internet connection I'm guessing not.

This is what I see47507


Always to a an Image Backup before you fresh flash and you can do this by pressing the blue button, ViX, Backup Manager and then green button to do an up-to-date settings/plugins backup.


Back up taken. If I flash using the latest image will all my settings remain?

Seems to me the problem might be about this "not internet connected" message. But It is connected :confused:

Cheers,

Keith.

[Ashley69]

Have you run a network test from the menu. Make sure dhcp is turned on and your cable is ok.

[Andy_Hazza]

Hi Keith,
That is ancient image. The feeds (plugins) won't work as they have been switched off for that image a good while ago. I don't think a settings restore would work as you are on such an old image. If you are familiar with ftp you could always ftp into your receiver (using DCC, filezilla etc) and you could save your cam config files etc to your pc.
Its good to do a clean install every now n then.
Also is the receiver a genuine receiver? I ask cos if not, newer ViX images won't work on clone receivers.

Regards,


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[01342]

Have you run a network test from the menu. Make sure dhcp is turned on and your cable is ok.

Hi Ashley,

Just for you, a screen shot :) I don't understand the connection error message when the box is cleary connected :confused:

It's the same problem on a solo I have in my bedroom. Both really old images, both not connected to the internet - when they are.

47508

[01342]

Hi Keith,
That is ancient image. The feeds (plugins) won't work as they have been switched off for that image a good while ago. I don't think a settings restore would work as you are on such an old image. If you are familiar with ftp you could always ftp into your receiver (using DCC, filezilla etc) and you could save your cam config files etc to your pc.
Its good to do a clean install every now n then.
Also is the receiver a genuine receiver? I ask cos if not, newer ViX images won't work on clone receivers.

Regards,


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Hi Andy,

Gonna lose all my settings? Nooooo! So, start from scratch? Bugger. All I'm trying to do is get kodi on my boxes so I can have a better interface for the films stored on my NAS.
I can ftp (been a while) Both my boxes Solo and Solo2 are genuine so no worries there.

Cheers,

Keith.

[Andy_Hazza]

Yeah Keith, start from scratch! lol. You are on a very very very old image I'm afraid. Also the Vu+ Solo is no longer a supported receiver, the last available image for the Solo is 3.2-037. Solo2 is ok to update to ViX 4.0-003 though.
Its decisions decisions time, like I say you can ftp n save your important files like cam configs etc.
Being on the latest image will give you access to the feeds (plugins) along with any new drivers, kernel updates etc. But your current build won't allow for such things.
Good luck!!

Regards,


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[Andy_Hazza]

Also as a side note Keith, ViX has come on heaps n bounds since 3.0.626. ViX's ABM (AutoBouquetsMaker) is awesome, you have CrossEPG (7 day guide), a wide choice of skins, skins like Confluence which will give you the Kodi feel, or YouViX-Blue which gives you the YouView feel, loads n loads of advantages to be on the latest image Keith.


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[01342]

Yeah Keith, start from scratch! lol. You are on a very very very old image I'm afraid. Also the Vu+ Solo is no longer a supported receiver, the last available image for the Solo is 3.2-037. Solo2 is ok to update to ViX 4.0-003 though.
Its decisions decisions time, like I say you can ftp n save your important files like cam configs etc.
Being on the latest image will give you access to the feeds (plugins) along with any new drivers, kernel updates etc. But your current build won't allow for such things.
Good luck!!

Regards,


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Hi Andy,

A couple of quick questions if I may, before I let you go........

I understand that it is the age of the images that are giving the plugins "feeds are down" messages. Is it also the age of the images that are resposible for the "no internet connection" messages?
Even If I re flash the Solo I won't get the plugins?
Is there a way to install kodi via ftp to the solo? I'm assuming that even 3.2-037 won't get me the plugins?
What are cam configs? Is that my custom bouquets? Timers, Auto Timers etc? Or are they all to be lost :(
If I do update on the Solo2, will Kodi do what I want? Just a nice interface for the films on my NAS.

OK, that was more than a couple of questions :) Thanks for your help.

Cheers,

Keith.

[Andy_Hazza]

Hi Keith,
Yes most likely the age of the image is giving you no connection.
Installing ViX 3.2-037 on your Vu+ Solo will give you access to the feeds yes. Full Kodi isn't available for the Solo though. DreamPlex (Plex) could be an alternative for you, still has nice interface etc.
Vu+ Solo2 does have the full Kodi but this is a very old build also, v13.0 if memory serves me well. Or you could use DreamPlex on both boxes to hook up to your NAS?
ABM gives your your channels, be it 28.2 (Sky), Freesat etc.
Assuming you have sky? Your cam config files is your softcam details, assuming you have a legit sky subscription and using a sky card in your receiver. No card sharing, line talk is permitted on this forum so be mindful and bear this in mind.

Regards,


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[01342]

Hi Andy,

There goes my Easter then :violin:

Thanks for all your help.

Cheers,


Keith.

[Andy_Hazza]

Good luck Keith! Any problems or any help you need just ask. In ABM if using Sky, be sure to use "Custom'Region'" in Providers. Use expert mode and make sure "not indexed channels" is set to YES. So if you are from London for eg. You would have CustomLondon in your providers. Having the Custom will get rid of all the unwanted HD channels that are not viewable. [emoji1360]


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[01342]

Hi Andy,

I've got the new image up and running. And even managed to get XBMC running. BUT. I don't suppose you know how to play the films from my NAS from XBMC do you?
I found this.......


Just thought I'd post a couple of tips before the Forum fills up with same questions over and over.

Do not use this thread for support. Only tips and pointers on how to use the plugin

1) Build 142+ fresh flash and restore is required.
2) To playback local media I found you need to add files via Root. Video > files > add videos > root filesystem > navigate to folder and click ok.
3) Mount network drives via SMB or NFS through XBMC will not work. You will see thumbnails, media details etc, but will not playback. You must add the network mount in Enigma 2, then use method 2 above to add your media folders.



Have mounted from NFS, but as he says the files won't play.

But, to be honest, I haven't got a clue what he means :(

Cheers,

Keith.

[Andy_Hazza]

Hi Keith, have you installed Samba/NFS? Doesn't come preinstalled anymore so you will need to look in the Network part and install. [emoji4]


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[01342]

Hi Keith, have you installed Samba/NFS? Doesn't come preinstalled anymore so you will need to look in the Network part and install. [emoji4]


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Hi Andy,

Wish I'd left it alone now. I've clearly bitten off more than I can chew. This is exactly why I don't update, if it ain't broke................ :)
I saw kodi working on a firestick and was just trying to pretty up the way the films appeared on the Solo2, with a sypnopsis etc.
Also the kodi managed to show photographs the right way round unlike the old Solo2.
I don't recall installing Samba/NFS today so guess I can't of. Then again I have no idea how to :(

Cheers,

Keith.

[Bazzer]

Just go to network and you will see Samba and install . Menu> Setup> System> Network and they are both there NFS and Samba :thumbsup:

[Andy_Hazza]

Press menu, setup, system, network and you will have some options. NFS setup/Samba Setup, you will need to install one or the other, depending on which one. Installing both wouldn't hurt. Then I would restart your receiver n then go back into the network and go into the Mounts setup.

Regards,


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[01342]

Sorry Guys,

I can't even do that!! When I try to I just get this message....
"a background update check is in progress please check back in a few minutes"
I've turned off updates under software update settings and re booted but still no joy.
And this was like this last night and this morning :(

Guess I'll gorge on chocolate :)

Cheers,

Keith.

[01342]

Should I have said, the NAS is mounted already. I am able to play the movies just through the file browser on the Solo2.
I can see the files from the XBMC plug in but they won't actually play. Just like Sicilian said in his post.
What I don't understand is what he is saying in this bit....



2) To playback local media I found you need to add files via Root. Video > files > add videos > root filesystem > navigate to folder and click ok.
3) Mount network drives via SMB or NFS through XBMC will not work. You will see thumbnails, media details etc, but will not playback. You must add the network mount in Enigma 2, then use method 2 above to add your media folders.



Cheers,

Keith.