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Sicilian

28-01-18, 09:38

All users please note that release 5.1.012 has a software update bug. Users on 5.1 012 are unable to perform a software update using the remote control. If you are on an older or newer images, this bug will not affect you.

This will not work.
Menu > Setup > System > Software update

To update/upgrade the image, users must use one of the following methods:

Method 1
Recommend way, open a telnet session to your receiver and enter this command:

init 4 && opkg update && opkg upgrade && init 6

Method 2
FTP the attached update.pyo to /usr/lib/enigma2/python
Restart the GUI, Software update will work as normal. Answer yes to the warning question.

Menu > Setup > System > Software update

Method 3
Flash the new image using Image Manager. This is also called "Couch flashing". You will need to have a storage device connected to your receiver, USB or HDD.

To download image:
Blue button > ViX > Image Manager > Press Yellow to download the most recent image > Once downloaded, press the red button to close image selection download screen

To flash image:
Highlight the image you've just downloaded > Press Blue button to flash. Backup of settings is automatically done before the flash commences ready for restore after the flash.

After flashing the image, receiver will reboot. You will be asked to restore settings and plugins. Say yes to both.

Method 4
Flash newer image using a USB flash drive.
Firstly create a settings backup so you can restore it after flashing the new image.
Download latest image from openvix.co.uk. Flash newest image using USB flash drive as normal. Receiver USB flashing guides can be found HERE (http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/guides-and-tutorials/receiver-usb-flashing-guides/).

bellejt

28-01-18, 10:46

Sicilian

28-01-18, 11:07

after init 4 && opkg update && opkg upgrade && init 6 :

2) FTP the attached update.pyo to /usr/lib/enigma2/python > Restart GUI :: box does not reply to commands any more so how will you reboot except by hard switching on or off

Must have been your box, I've tested that update.pyo on a number of boxes with no issue.

You only have to use ONE of the methods I posted.

bellejt

28-01-18, 11:11

oke clear now

bandit148

28-01-18, 11:27

done Method 2 on solo 4k and worked perfect :) do i keep the upgrade.pyo file in mate??

thanks again

Sicilian

28-01-18, 11:55

done Method 2 on solo 4k and worked perfect :) do i keep the upgrade.pyo file in mate??

thanks again

Yes that’s fine.

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ccs

28-01-18, 12:57

Link to this thread not working......

http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/2018/01/28/openvix-5-1-013-released-please-read/

Sicilian

28-01-18, 13:01

Link to this thread not working......

http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/2018/01/28/openvix-5-1-013-released-please-read/

Corrected, thanks :thumbsup:

Ashley69

28-01-18, 13:14

Method 3 worked perfectly on Mutant HD51.

duoduo

28-01-18, 13:54

Couch flashed and my plugins haven't been restored. Please advise?

ccs

28-01-18, 13:58

Couch flashed and my plugins haven't been restored. Please advise?Try restoring your settings again, (and remember it asks if you want to restore plugins as well).

Andy_Hazza

28-01-18, 13:59

You must have flashed while the feeds were being updated. If you usb or couch flash now they should work. Alternatively you can restore setting and plugins from your backup at any time from the Backup Manager section.

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duoduo

28-01-18, 14:04

Error: timeout elapsed, sorry is the message I am getting when trying to restore backup?

duoduo

28-01-18, 14:07

Same for the backup before last one too

Sicilian

28-01-18, 14:18

Reboot the receiver and try again. Make sure got network connection.

duoduo

28-01-18, 14:20

Same error Sicilian

ccs

28-01-18, 14:20

Error: timeout elapsed, sorry is the message I am getting when trying to restore backup?
Sound more like a disc error, but could be way of the mark.

Are there and nas mounts unavailable? Is your hdd working ok?

Willmoore

28-01-18, 14:26

Can i couch flash (method 3) from 5.0.032 to latest image ?

Sicilian

28-01-18, 14:28

Can i couch flash (method 3) from 5.0.032 to latest image ?

Should be fine, take backups first. Take image backup and also settings backup.

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duoduo

28-01-18, 14:29

No issue with hdd, never used Nas

duoduo

28-01-18, 14:49

I'll start from scratch don't worry about it.

bellejt

28-01-18, 14:57

couch flashed one box from 5.0.xx and working fine with restore on duo2

Willmoore

28-01-18, 15:21

Should be fine, take backups first. Take image backup and also settings backup.

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I have downloaded 5.1.013 but when i select the image (or any of the images i have stored) there is no option next to the blue button to Flash. if i press the blue button or the OK button i get the not available symbol

ccs

28-01-18, 15:26

.... couch flashing 4k boxes has only recently been enabled, there is a plugin you can use, but need to find the link.

abu baniaz

28-01-18, 15:54

.... couch flashing 4k boxes has only recently been enabled, there is a plugin you can use, but need to find the link.
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?56800-Automatic-full-backup-by-Dimtrij

Or replace the image manager.pyo file

avi68

28-01-18, 16:34

Hi guys, I followed the first guide and now my box keeps crashing. Its not booting up correctly, any advice? Vu duo2

EDIT: Had to reflash via USB and now Im restoring settings and plugins (lucky I took a backup of everything beforehand)

lnoton

28-01-18, 20:12

Does this .13 have the fix to the abm?

Out of interest can I upgrade on the gigablue ue in future?

I'll like do a flash this time round.

kennyboy

28-01-18, 20:53

thanks vix team all went well with my ultimo4k and duo2,
fisrt i installed the pyo file rebooted stb, then used the telnet command on 2 boxes and watched them update, so thanks it works.

Bangord30

28-01-18, 21:13

Couch flash went fine on my duo2 thanks

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deltec

29-01-18, 05:43

If I flash the box as normal usb is the bug still there I never do on line updatesbecouse of bugs

lnoton

29-01-18, 10:23

did a full flash, as I've not done it before on my gigablue 4k. super picky on USB sticks...random and kingston didnt work, integral did however.

jbeer

29-01-18, 11:07

used Method 1 as advised on a ET8000 box and no issues worked perfectly.

Dark Cloud

29-01-18, 12:31

me too on my Solo2,.....first time doing Telnet,.....:thumbsup:

john doe

29-01-18, 12:48

option 1 is the easy and works fine. worked on sf4008

mrxbox360

30-01-18, 04:51

method 3 worked on my sf4008 in 4k mode from 5.1.012 to 5.1.013 :thumbsup:

Andy_Hazza

30-01-18, 06:49

Can i couch flash (method 3) from 5.0.032 to latest image ?

Which receiver?

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PBlackmore

30-01-18, 15:36

ccs

30-01-18, 15:38

OpenViX has never updated automatically, it's up to you to keep it up to date (if you wish).

See post #1 for starters.

Sicilian

30-01-18, 15:56

Sorry for probably asking a very basic question, but I thought OpenVix updated automatically? I put OpenVix on my Technomate a Twin and it has been running much better, but I thought it was set to do updates, which I believe it was, but when I look at the about, it shows the Image as 5.0.032. Am I missing something? Are they different things like Firmware, OS and Patches?
Thanks for your help, and sorry, but New to this since ditching the Paid for service.

To update to latest you'll now have to USB flash latest image.

How to flash: http://www.openvix.co.uk/openvix-builds/Guides%20and%20Tutorials/Flashing%20Guides/Technomate%20USB%20Flashing%20Guides/How%20to%20flash%20a%20TM-Twin%204K.pdf

Latest images: http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/downloads/technomate-images/tm-twin-4k/

Settings backup info in first post of this thread.

PBlackmore

30-01-18, 19:26

OpenViX has never updated automatically, it's up to you to keep it up to date (if you wish).

See post #1 for starters.

So, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but in the menu, you can navigate to Setup > Software Update. What is this part for?

Thank you.....

Andy_Hazza

30-01-18, 19:37

So, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but in the menu, you can navigate to Setup > Software Update. What is this part for?

Thank you.....

That is your option to manually update the ViX image. But if you are updating from e.g. 5.0.032 to 5.1.013, this isn’t allowed. Regards.

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PBlackmore

30-01-18, 20:51

Is that more for automatic patch updates, rather than step or stage updates?

Andy_Hazza

30-01-18, 20:57

Its just Software Updates. Can include new drivers, bug fixes etc. Just like an iPhone Software Updates.

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abu baniaz

30-01-18, 22:52

@PBlackmore,
Your questions are not really specific to this thread. Please start your own thread.

edevs

31-01-18, 20:40

used method 1 via Telnet on vu solo2 all perfect thank you:thumbsup:

Yellow Ostrich

31-01-18, 22:20

All users please note that due to a small bug in release 5.1.012 users must upgrade using one of the following methods:

Method 1) Recommend way, open a telnet session to your receiver and enter this command:

init 4 && opkg update && opkg upgrade && init 6

Method 2) FTP the attached update.pyo to /usr/lib/enigma2/python > Restart GUI > Online update as normal via the GUI, answer yes to the warning question.

Method 3) Couch flash your receiver via GUI. You will need to have a storage device connected to your receiver, USB or HDD. Blue button > ViX > Image Manager > Press Yellow to download release 5.1.013 or above > Once download press red button to close image selection download screen > Highlight the image you've just downloaded > Press Blue button to flash. Backup of settings is automatically done before the flash commences ready for restore after the flash.

Method 4) USB flash as normal. Backup your settings first to a storage device. Blue button > ViX > Backup Manager. You'll then be able to restore your settings after the USB flash. Receiver USB flashing guides can be found HERE (http://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/guides-and-tutorials/receiver-usb-flashing-guides/).

Method 1 worked a treat for me on my boxes.

goRt

01-02-18, 08:51

Method 1 solo4k no issues.

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kianiadnan

02-02-18, 16:14

Thanks sorted with Sicilian small command help via telnet unit 4 && etc.

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gerinemo

03-02-18, 09:42

Method 1 Worked fine on my Duo2
Thanks

Aust-VAST

03-02-18, 10:37

Method #2 worked seamlessly DUO2 (experimental unit) way over here in remote inland Australia.

Main Home Theatre DUO2 next.

Impressive engineering. :)

dude1

03-02-18, 11:53

Thanks for the detailed instructions. On my Vu+ Solo2 method 1 was still on 5.1.012 after the telent command had run & the box restarted. Went onto method 2 & all seems good. Now showing 5.1.013 in information.

:thumbsup:

edevs

03-02-18, 16:44

method one xtrend 7500 no problems thank you

ccs

12-02-18, 16:28

Do these instructions still apply when updating from 5.1.012 to 5.1.014 ?

abu baniaz

12-02-18, 16:33

Do these instructions still apply when updating from 5.1.012 to 5.1.014 ?

Yes. The bug is in 5.1 012.

If not in 5.1 012, lower or higher, you are not affected.

adz786

15-02-18, 01:55

How do i know if my miraclebox premium micro hd that i got last year can be flashed without a usb and done from the box??

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abu baniaz

15-02-18, 02:38

How do i know if my miraclebox premium micro hd that i got last year can be flashed without a usb and done from the box??

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You can flash using Image Manager. Method 3 in first post

Detailed thread here
http://www.world-of-satellite.com/showthread.php?47588-Flashing-Settings-backup-and-Restores/

nirmies

22-02-18, 01:12

Can I use image manager to couch flash my mutant hd1500 from 5.0.023 to 5.1.002?

I understand that 5.1.002 is not the latest version.

abu baniaz

22-02-18, 01:15

Can I use image manager to couch flash my mutant hd1500 from 5.0.023 to 5.1.002?

I understand that 5.1.002 is not the latest version.

You can flash whichever image you want.

webz1984

12-10-18, 21:41

abu baniaz

12-10-18, 21:48

Image Manager does images
Backup Manager does settings/plugins.

Note:
We don't advertise it too much, but when you flash using image manager, it also starts Backup Manager to create a settings backup. This is default option that can be changed. I can't remember when we added this.

Andy_Hazza

12-10-18, 22:00

hi i want to update vix , so to reflash the box how do i save the settings and plugins so i don't have to keep setting the box ?
when i click on vix - image manager - new backup ...... this is only giving me the option to do a full image back up

iv got gigablue HD quad plus

please can anyone help ??

Depends what version of ViX you are on now? Menu > Info > About? Are you on 5.1.033? Just state what you are on n we’ll try n get you up n running on the latest image which is ViX 5.2.001. [emoji4]

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luca_r91

20-01-19, 12:22

Hi, I have an enigma2 with italysat 7.
Feeds are no longer present for version 7 and opkg update does not work.
I followed method 2 and, after FTP upgrade.pyo, "Menu > Setup > software manager > software update " show:

Your image is too old
after a long time ...
...
an online update is done at your own risk!
do you still want to update?

could you tell me what could happen if it did not work?

luca_r91

20-01-19, 12:29

Sicilian

20-01-19, 12:30

This is OpenViX forum, not Italysat. Your best to post on their forum.