Flash New Image......Maybe.

[lammy1961]

I’m currently running Vix 2.1.4 and I'm thinking about updating to the latest version is it (OpenViX 3.0-808 ) now the thing is, it's been a while and my current set up is running fine so I'm not sure what benefits I will get.
Anyway........I would like to keep my current channel list, network settings, tuner configuration, saved satellites and cccam config......I have a backup of 2.1.4 saved on a pen drive and if OpenViX 3.0-808 encountered any problems would I be able to reflash my old image ?
Or would that not be possible because of flashing the Bootloader.

Just out of interest is there a guide that anyone can recommend or a few "Must Do" points.....And how long should it take ?

Have any members used Vu Control Centre to back up ?

[Larry-G]

you can backup the various files one by one via FTP or in the case of bouquets with DBE for example, but you can not use a settings backup from such a old image, it's just not compatible, not to mention it's a totally different linux kernel.

[Larry-G]

a full fresh flash and basic setup should take 15 minutes at most, try looking on www.openvix.co.uk in the guides and tutorials section for flashing tutorials and some others that may help you.

also you may need to update the bootloader ( do this first ), it's the same procedure as flashing a image by USB stick / flash drive.

[s1m0nw]

I’m currently running Vix 2.1.4 and I'm thinking about updating to the latest version is it (OpenViX 3.0-808 ) now the thing is, it's been a while and my current set up is running fine so I'm not sure what benefits I will get.
Anyway........I would like to keep my current channel list, network settings, tuner configuration, saved satellites and cccam config......I have a backup of 2.1.4 saved on a pen drive and if OpenViX 3.0-808 encountered any problems would I be able to reflash my old image ?
Or would that not be possible because of flashing the Bootloader.

Just out of interest is there a guide that anyone can recommend or a few "Must Do" points.....And how long should it take ?

Have any members used Vu Control Centre to back up ?

Firstly where have you been hiding??
The image has matured greatly since the version your on.

It now has autobouquets built in so no need for ch list dor 28.2e and 19.2 .
Personally mate I would flash to very latest version please note you will have to perform a fresh flash meaning you will be required to flash from usb stick rather than software update.

As for the rest they are relatively easy to put back onto box. Just ftp on box and tranfer a copy of ch list and ccam.cfg file onto desktop

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[lammy1961]

Thanks for that, but what about the network settings and tuner configuration.......Can I back them up ?

[s1m0nw]

Thanks for that, but what about the network settings and tuner configuration.......Can I back them up ?

You will be asked to set this up when youve flashed with new image.

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[Larry-G]

Thanks for that, but what about the network settings and tuner configuration.......Can I back them up ?

Theoretically yes although I dont kniw where there saved to on the receiver. You could extract your backup and see if you can find them in there.

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[hilly]

how about the old pen and paper method write down your settings then just re enter.

[lammy1961]

Managed to upgrade the image.......Sort of.......Next question how do I install a new skin ?

Thanks as always.

[Larry-G]

Managed to upgrade the image.......Sort of.......Next question how do I install a new skin ?

Thanks as always.

Either download them from the image feeds or install them manually, once installed you need to go into the menu to select the skin you installed.

[lammy1961]

Thanks....pheonix......But I'm at a loss, I can't for the life of me get it right from the image feeds...Can you do me a menu path......Sorry for being.....a bit thick.


Thanks.

[Larry-G]

Menu> plugins> skins. I think thats correct. Do you have any particular skin in mind ?.

[lammy1961]

Can't see it there....I'm after ViXBMC skin.

Thanks.

[Larry-G]

It's in the feeds and has been for a long time.

[lammy1961]

But how do I get to the feeds.......I'm really struggling with this....Sorry.