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Thread: How to update your Vu+ Duo2 bootloader.

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    it won't do any harm if I install the V2 bootloader over what already exists, If I do a full backup before installing V2 can I reinstall the VIX image without using a usb drive?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tomos View Post
    it won't do any harm if I install the V2 bootloader over what already exists, If I do a full backup before installing V2 can I reinstall the VIX image without using a usb drive?
    No it wont do any harm and yes you can backup your existing image first then restore that after the bootloader has been flashed.
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    last question what extra functionality does the latest bootloader give me

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    Not sure to be honest but the bootloader controls every thing from the kernel and size of images the box can accept down to the amount of flash available to the end user, these are released by the manufacturer and a recommended upgrade for all users regardless of the image you use.
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    Hi,
    bootloader gives you WOL and I think RC control is a bit better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pheonix View Post
    Not sure to be honest but the bootloader controls every thing from the kernel and size of images the box can accept down to the amount of flash available to the end user, these are released by the manufacturer and a recommended upgrade for all users regardless of the image you use.
    Does the solo2 have a bootloader?

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    Hi,
    it sure has but there was no update since release.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trial View Post
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    it sure has but there was no update since release.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pheonix View Post
    The following tutorial aims to show in a easy to follow tutorial how to flash your Vu+ Duo2 with the v2 bootloader.

    you will need a .pdf reader to read this tutorial for which i highly recommend the free foxit pdf reader.
    Can I add (after a frustrating thirty minutes) you probably need to remove any USB devices on the rear of your Duo2 otherwise it will just reboot as normal.

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    Hello guys,

    Can someone please help?

    I have a Vu+ Duo2 "genuine box", which was working on Vix.

    I tried to install the new black hole image and now nothing happens on the box apart from a blue light on the front. Nothing else, even on the TV either.

    I've tried to flash it using different usb and different images but nothing shows apart from the tiny little blue light on the box.

    Please help

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    A blue light? That's completely new to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Info4jaay View Post
    Hello guys,

    Can someone please help?

    I have a Vu+ Duo2 "genuine box", which was working on Vix.

    I tried to install the new black hole image and now nothing happens on the box apart from a blue light on the front. Nothing else, even on the TV either.

    I've tried to flash it using different usb and different images but nothing shows apart from the tiny little blue light on the box.

    Please help
    How do you know it's genuine? Did you buy from WOS? Just curious

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    Yes... did like 3 2 years ago

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    I've attached pictures

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    Quote Originally Posted by thisntaht View Post
    How do you know it's genuine? Did you buy from WOS? Just curious
    it was bought from world-of-satellite like 2-3 years ago
    please see the picture attached

    I got told by someone to do a null cable flashFullSizeRender.jpg

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