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GeoffT
17-09-20, 17:00
I got a used HD51 which currently has OpenATV installed and is working fine. But want to move it to OpenViX. I've tried several different USB sticks, formatted to FAT32 on both a Mac and a PC, but no joy. When I power up and hold in the button I very briefly see 'flash...' appear then it reports 'no partitions' and goes no further. There is a formatted HD fitted and I've tried with it connected and disconnected. Should I perhaps try reflashing with the recovery version, or is there something I am missing or doing wrong?
TIA - GeoffT.
twol
17-09-20, 17:24
Usb flashing is a pig. Download the current ViX image and transfer to the HD51 HDD. In ATV, I think long press blue button and select Flash online - find the image, select a slot to flash and flash it - simples.
Sicilian
18-09-20, 06:38
Use something like 'Minitool partition wizard' to format the USB stick FAT32. Use a genuine kingston USB 2.0 stick, MAX8GB normally resolves flashing issues.
GeoffT
18-09-20, 06:57
Thank you both for your suggestions. I am using 8Gb USB sticks but not sure they're genuine Kingston. I will try everything you suggest. Half the point in getting the Mutant box was to learn, so one tick already in that box. I hope ultimately to finish up with an equivalent Freesat box, but more tweakable and faster than my current Humax. Thanks again both.
GeoffT.
abu baniaz
18-09-20, 07:26
Provided you have a device mounted as HDD, you can flash the receiver by command line using putty. Link to putty guide which also includes the command in my signature.
jazzyman
06-10-20, 20:48
I have the same problem, when flashing the HD51 displays No Partition. What is causing this error which now seems to be a common problem with the HD51. Is there a solution so that normal flashing with a USB stick can be achieved?
Willo3092
06-10-20, 21:22
I have the same problem, when flashing the HD51 displays No Partition. What is causing this error which now seems to be a common problem with the HD51. Is there a solution so that normal flashing with a USB stick can be achieved?

I think you need to flash the recovery version by USB:

https://www.openvix.co.uk/openvix-builds/mutant51/openvix-5.3.039.release-mutant51_recovery_emmc.zip
cactikid
30-04-23, 15:45
I know this is an old post but trying to help out a friend with same advice and now no recovery file listed as was not updated for newer images.

His box does not work connect to lan as bootscreen shows then red light.
abu baniaz
30-04-23, 15:49
https://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/downloads/mutant-images/hd51/




http://images.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/index.php?open=mutant51



There are two versions of each image. Reading between the lines:
When flashing an image by USB flash drive, use the file ending in "_recovery_emmc"
cactikid
30-04-23, 16:36
https://www.openvix.co.uk/index.php/downloads/mutant-images/hd51/




http://images.mynonpublic.com/openatv/current/index.php?open=mutant51



There are two versions of each image. Reading between the lines:
When flashing an image by USB flash drive, use the file ending in "_recovery_emmc"

Will any recovery file do with unknown Openvix image ?
abu baniaz
30-04-23, 16:53
It isn't just a recovery file. It is image and recovery file as far as I can guess. You flash it by USB and box should start again.
cactikid
30-04-23, 17:54
Box now working again for the moment Thank You