Gt media v8 doesn't boot

[shilev]

I got new box and it doesn't boot at all, only green light appears after power on and that is it. No sign "booting" or anything. Its like its dead.

[cpr43]

I got new box and it doesn't boot at all, only green light appears after power on and that is it. No sign "booting" or anything. Its like its dead.

Do a return as a defective unit and get a replacement

[shilev]

i was thinking maybe there is some solution, but i guess it isn't.

i will ask for refund i guess

[Feralkiwi]

Try the forced upgrade.

Owen

[shilev]

tried that already, nothing happens

[Feralkiwi]

Try different USB sticks, as some may not work.

Here are my notes on flash.bin recovery

The GT Media instructions on forced recovery are here.

flash.bin recovery is done like this.

Place a copy of the unpacked software (the .bin file) on a USB stick and rename it "flash.bin"
With the USB in the unit, power on while repeat pressing "Menu" on the remote.
The unit should reload the software.

Also other users say that you must use a USB stick, not a card holder etc and that stick must be 32Gb or under.
Use the rear USB port on units that have two ports.

I have had units that will not recover.
Try using the same software as was in the unit when it crashed, not the new update software.
You must use the correct software, ie that for the V7HD for the V7HD etc, not software for any other freesat units.

Try even older software as the file for flash.bin.

Look at the LED in the USB stick. When the TV shows the message "USB Upgrade, do not turn off" you should see the LED on the USB flash as the file is loaded.
The USB LED should also flash a few times as the unit first powers on and looks at it.
Also users have said to use the rear USB port for this on V8 units.

New information: Users are reporting that naming the file "Flash.bin" with a capital has worked where "flash.bin" has not. This is with the Nova units mostly.

Edited 24 Aug 2021
I found that a USB stick with a lot (more than 30+) .bin files on it, my UHD unit would not show the new software file in the menus.
This suggests that having too many .bin files on the USB stick can also be a problem.
I moved most of the file into a folder and it then showed the file.
Keep only one or two files in the main directory.

Edited 21 Sept 2021

From the PDF file for the V7 V8.
6. V7 V8 USB forced upgrade：：：
6.1. Connect the power, and press “MENU” continuously with the remote control.
Note: Press the button continuously.
This should read repeatedly"

6.2.Digital tube shows UP9，，，After releasing the MENU button, enter the upgrade mode

Good luck

There have been user that recover their unit after removing the wifi board, or just cut the 5v power to the wifi board.

Owen

[shilev]

nothing helped

there is some info that with null cable it can be unbricked but you have to open box and i see only 2 screws so dont know how to open it

[dostoy]

What a nightmare.

I would be deeply frustrated if that was me.

It would be best to return it for a replacement but you should not have to pay to return it.

They are good boxes if you find one that works.

Godd luck to you.

[maurofragola]

ciao ti posso dire la mia quando resta con la luce verde ha un problema sulla scheda madre su youtube c'e' un video che spiega per il modello v7hd guarda qui https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yjUlklsNKY
creando un ponticello saldato su due componenti della scheda madre fa' ritornare in vita il decoder,io l'ho fatto fare da un tecnico specializzato,era un decoder preso in usato parlo di un v7 pro, dopo il ponticello il led cambiava da verde ad arancione come doveva fare sicuramente durante il funzionamento normale,non andava ancora ho collegato un alimentatore da 12 volt da 2ma cosi' e' ritonato a vivere,salvo poi scoprire che chi me lo aveva venduto aveva omesso di dirmi che aveva anche la porta hdmi non funzionante,puoi provare a cambiare alimentatore,oppure visto che se e' ancora in garanzia te lo fai cambiare o magari se non vuoi aspettare il viaggio di andata e' ritorno del decoder dalla cina puoi provare presso un radiotecnico bravo.buona fortuna

[shilev]

i found this tutorial

viewtopic.php?f=51&t=20721

but i dont understand few things

1. does box needs to be in power while doing this?
2. "file" select the software to be burned, and then select "lcboot ". what is lcboot and file need to be official newest firmware or i could put mars firmware?
3."After the flashing is completed, the machine will automatically restart". so, regarding first question, if machine will autorestart it is connected to the power supply all the time or power goes from computer through serial cables?

[CAJE]

The box should start off, Icboot = Include Bootloader, the firmware you can use the one you want that belongs to the device

[shilev]

thanks for info

so i must use original firmware last version, not mars firmware

so box doesn't need to be connected to power,lnb,lan,hdmi etc during the process?

[CAJE]

You can put the version you want, the normal or Mars firmwares
It is not necessary to disconnect anything, it does not affect the EEPROM

[shilev]

yes, but i will try this at friends house, he doesnt have satellite dish etc.
so i can do this without power, lnb, lan etc?

and also this sentence from tutorial:

"It only for box don't bootup.You can try to force upgrade mode if the box can show Boot load."

my box doesn't show boot load at all. doesn't boot and doesn't show boot sign, only little green light

[CAJE]

Have you tried changing the power supply to that of a router to check if it has enough amperes

[shilev]

Yes, i tried 2 amp power supply form xxxxxxx box. Still no booting.