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Tmc007

11-11-16, 09:55

Hi bought a new vu+ solo 2 just want to know how can i tell its genuine there is a sticker of a website on the front of the box will this tell if it genuine?

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Ashley69

11-11-16, 09:58

Upload some photos of the box front and rear. Someone will tell you.

Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 10:13

Hi bought a new vu+ solo 2 just want to know how can i tell its genuine there is a sticker of a website on the front of the box will this tell if it genuine?

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What sticker? Genuine receivers don't have stickers so pointing towards a clone at the mo.

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 10:36

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161111/fa4568089729bb74f260eeb0a9844d6f.jpg

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 10:43

Thats a forum link, but any genuine receiver doesn't have anything like this on. Any stickers to the rear? Also where did you buy n how much? If you tried flashing with the latest ViX image found here >> http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/downloads/vu-plus-images/vu-solo-2/ would be a good indication.

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 10:49

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161111/ba76f3c28522590846aa30e4b387b764.jpg

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 10:49

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161111/055bd4fdd461f15310d7f00b19d260e6.jpg

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 11:12

It looks genuine to me. The sticker is a link to the BH forum. In all the times I've purchased Vu+ Solo2's for family n friends never had any stickers on them, but I do now purchase my receivers from WoS for comfort and knowing it is a genuine product and the aftercare is second to none.

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wullboy

11-11-16, 11:20

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161111/055bd4fdd461f15310d7f00b19d260e6.jpg

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I believe a photo of the motherboard would answer you question m8...

Tmc007

11-11-16, 11:21

Ok that is a good start,now next problem its stuck with this light on the front note it the top box

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 11:21

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judge

11-11-16, 11:23

It's a clone.

Tmc007

11-11-16, 11:25

It's a clone.
Why do you say that?

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Willmoore

11-11-16, 11:27

It's a clone.
The one underneath certainly is.

Tmc007

11-11-16, 11:28

The one underneath certainly is.
Lol ino that its the top one i want to try sort

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 11:36

I tryed to flash it but nothing comes up in the front lcd im thinking its an internal problem any have the same problem or know of a fix?

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judge

11-11-16, 11:49

I tryed to flash it but nothing comes up in the front lcd im thinking its an internal problem any have the same problem or know of a fix?

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Use a genuine box.

Tmc007

11-11-16, 11:51

Use a genuine box.
It is genuine box ino the gemma is not genuine

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 12:01

If the latest ViX will not flash or recognise it does point to a clone. Have you tried flashing with BH? You have formatted a usb flash drive to fat32 and extracted the zipped file to the root of the usb? Try a different usb also.

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 12:02

Reason I say try flashing with BH is because that image works on Clone receivers.

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DaMacFunkin

11-11-16, 13:17

You didn't actually say where you bought it from, no like like just spell it out.
If it is New, then send it back.

Tmc007

11-11-16, 14:12

Im actually try to repair it for someone he told me it was genuine but i wanted to make sure i tryed using openvix but notting comes up in the lcd absolutely notting all that happens is the blue light comes on do you still think im using the wrong Image iv done a low level format and formated to fat32 and extracted the file from the zip..
Reading on google there seems to be alot of problems it the flash chip (if that is the right name)
Or is that just clones?

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 14:17

I've never come across any issues with a genuine receiver.

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 14:30

Ill have to try BH but would the box not show something on the lcd when you turn it on? Boot,booting etc

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reeves1985

11-11-16, 14:35

Eh???????
Your first post said you just purchased it.
Your last post says your trying to repair it for a friend.
So which one is it.

Stinks of a clone to me.

Tmc007

11-11-16, 15:43

Eh???????
Your first post said you just purchased it.
Your last post says your trying to repair it for a friend.
So which one is it.

Stinks of a clone to me.
Repair for a mate

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 18:21

Anyone got a solution please?

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joysleep1

11-11-16, 18:55

Can you not check by using the serial number?

Tmc007

11-11-16, 19:01

How would i do that?

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john doe

11-11-16, 19:28

email vu+ and ask to confirm the serial number, that's on back of box. good luck

imish

11-11-16, 19:53

email vu+ and ask to confirm the serial number, that's on back of box. good luck

That's a good suggestion.

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reeves1985

11-11-16, 19:54

I've just had a look on a few sites and tbf from looking at your supplied pictures it looks like a genuine back panel.

I'm not sure I'm allowed to link to an external site with the info

imish

11-11-16, 20:43

I have a VU solo2 and don't recall it having a scart.....was that introduced recently?

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 20:52

Yeah has a scart socket, always had one as far as I'm aware n I've bought loads for family n friends.

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Tmc007

11-11-16, 21:18

Would there be any internal that could be changed to sort this

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 21:24

Tmc007

11-11-16, 21:30

Try different usb flash drives, unplug the internal hdd, use a rear usb slot to flash if the front one doesn't work. Also make sure no other usb flash drive is inserted. Did you try BH?

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Will try all that but would there not be something show up on the lcd like there is absolutely nothing showing up just that blue/purple light on the left of the lcd

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Andy_Hazza

11-11-16, 21:38

Maybe the lead has come out from the motherboard? Insert the flash drive to the front, power off, power back on n then press the blue power button on the front. Then leave for a couple of minutes n see if the receiver boots up?

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wullboy

11-11-16, 21:39

Try this then >>>>>>>>>
http://www.sl-forums.com/forum/satellite-discussion-english/52138-caution-vu-solo2-clones.html