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V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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HI ..please V8 Finder 2 When turned on, it stays in this position as in the picture [imghttps://www11.0zz0.com/2022/02/28/21/892680199.jpg][/img] .... I want how to enter recovery mode and flash the this device . . Because I tried all the buttons and I could not enter the flashing mode


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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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You have a USB stick plugged in.
The forced upgrade option is usually triggered my pressing "Menu" at power on.

Try powering on with the USB disconnected.

Forced recovery instructions are here.
I suggest using the V8 Finder-meter instruction.

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:00 am
You have a USB stick plugged in.
The forced upgrade option is usually triggered my pressing "Menu" at power on.

Try powering on with the USB disconnected.

Forced recovery instructions are here.
I suggest using the V8 Finder-meter instruction.

Owen

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All steps have been applied but the problem persists :cry:

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Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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If you have a USB that has a light LED do you see that flashing as the software is read / loaded?

Does the unit show that same message when you power on with no USB plugged in?

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Also you should use the software for the finder2 for this forced recovery.

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
The problem has been resolved ..I disassembled the device and remove the Flash Memory Ic .The software was passed by programming .

thank you.


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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Good news.

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Good news.
So you think the USB flash memory chip was faulty and causing this error?
Had you had something other than a USB memory stick or wifi adaptor plugged in?

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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halim tech wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
The problem has been resolved ..I disassembled the device and remove the Flash Memory Ic .The software was passed by programming .

thank you.


Edioted: Feralkiwi added pics from upload site.
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Hello,
1. What did you do to cause it to enter the forced upgrade interface?
2. How does your USB forced upgrade work?
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25044
USB forced upgrade method:
U disk format FTA32
1. Download the ZIP package and extract the bin file
2. Copy the U disk and directory and insert it into the machine
3. Press the MENU button continuously to enter the forced upgrade mode
4, the upgrade is completed, automatically restart
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Lining wrote:
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:30 am
Hello,
1. What did you do to cause it to enter the forced upgrade interface?
2. How does your USB forced upgrade work?
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25044
USB forced upgrade method:
U disk format FTA32
1. Download the ZIP package and extract the bin file
2. Copy the U disk and directory and insert it into the machine
3. Press the MENU button continuously to enter the forced upgrade mode
4, the upgrade is completed, automatically restart
Hi Lining

The only forced USB upgrade instruction is for the Finder-Meter and is says this:
6.Connect the power, and press “BACK” continuously with the remote control.
Note: Press the button continuously.
7.After releasing the “BACK” button, enter the upgrade mode.
Please is there another forced upgrade instruction that I can direct users to?

Owen
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Feralkiwi wrote:
Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:50 am
Lining wrote:
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:30 am
Hello,
1. What did you do to cause it to enter the forced upgrade interface?
2. How does your USB forced upgrade work?
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25044
USB forced upgrade method:
U disk format FTA32
1. Download the ZIP package and extract the bin file
2. Copy the U disk and directory and insert it into the machine
3. Press the MENU button continuously to enter the forced upgrade mode
4, the upgrade is completed, automatically restart
Hi Lining

The only forced USB upgrade instruction is for the Finder-Meter and is says this:
6.Connect the power, and press “BACK” continuously with the remote control.
Note: Press the button continuously.
7.After releasing the “BACK” button, enter the upgrade mode.
Please is there another forced upgrade instruction that I can direct users to?

Owen
After the forced upgrade operation, all press the MENU button,
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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halim tech wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
The problem has been resolved ..I disassembled the device and remove the Flash Memory Ic .The software was passed by programming .

thank you.


Edioted: Feralkiwi added pics from upload site.
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put the link of this programmer, mine does not recognize the specific chip and ends up giving an error when recording.Thank yoy

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Lining wrote:
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:30 am
halim tech wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
The problem has been resolved ..I disassembled the device and remove the Flash Memory Ic .The software was passed by programming .

thank you.


Edioted: Feralkiwi added pics from upload site.
964551888.jpg
892680199.jpg
822144236.jpg
501460005.png
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Hello,
1. What did you do to cause it to enter the forced upgrade interface?
2. How does your USB forced upgrade work?
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25044
USB forced upgrade method:
U disk format FTA32
1. Download the ZIP package and extract the bin file
2. Copy the U disk and directory and insert it into the machine
3. Press the MENU button continuously to enter the forced upgrade mode
4, the upgrade is completed, automatically restart
My flash memory is different, it doesn't appear in the programs for this model, when I use the others it doesn't always copy completely. Any tips to help?
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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physicajr wrote:
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:18 pm
Lining wrote:
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:30 am
halim tech wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
The problem has been resolved ..I disassembled the device and remove the Flash Memory Ic .The software was passed by programming .

thank you.


Edioted: Feralkiwi added pics from upload site.
64551888.jpg
92680199.jpg
22144236.jpg
01460005.png
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Hello,
1. What did you do to cause it to enter the forced upgrade interface?
2. How does your USB forced upgrade work?
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25044
USB forced upgrade method:
U disk format FTA32
1. Download the ZIP package and extract the bin file
2. Copy the U disk and directory and insert it into the machine
3. Press the MENU button continuously to enter the forced upgrade mode
4, the upgrade is completed, automatically restart
My flash memory is different, it doesn't appear in the programs for this model, when I use the others it doesn't always copy completely. Any tips to help?
Could you upload photos of the bord inside freesat v8 finder 2?

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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memov77 wrote:
Sun May 01, 2022 9:44 am
physicajr wrote:
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:18 pm
Lining wrote:
Wed Mar 02, 2022 4:30 am
halim tech wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Feralkiwi wrote:
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:24 pm
Did you use the unpacked .bin file, not the .zip folder for the software as renamed flash.bin?

Owen
The problem has been resolved ..I disassembled the device and remove the Flash Memory Ic .The software was passed by programming .

thank you.


Edioted: Feralkiwi added pics from upload site.
64551888.jpg
92680199.jpg
22144236.jpg
01460005.png
[img]ttps://www9.0zz0.com/2022/03/01/20/501460005.png[/img]



[img]ttps://www9.0zz0.com/2022/03/01/20/964551888.jpg[/img]
Hello,
1. What did you do to cause it to enter the forced upgrade interface?
2. How does your USB forced upgrade work?
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=25044
USB forced upgrade method:
U disk format FTA32
1. Download the ZIP package and extract the bin file
2. Copy the U disk and directory and insert it into the machine
3. Press the MENU button continuously to enter the forced upgrade mode
4, the upgrade is completed, automatically restart
My flash memory is different, it doesn't appear in the programs for this model, when I use the others it doesn't always copy completely. Any tips to help?
Could you upload photos of the bord inside freesat v8 finder 2?
follow pics of the board.
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Thanks, could you send better photos of all ic`s?
You see a pinout sda, scl gnd. maybe you can use it to make a programmer to upload a firmware? But first you must find eeprom on pcb.
Next i see a pinout of rx tx near the tuner, please check voltage but probalbly this is a rs TTL singals. Do not connect it to normal rs232 before you check the signals from this pinout. TTL operate 3.3v ant normal RS 12v you can burn it when use normal rs232! Be carreful.

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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memov77 wrote:
Sun May 01, 2022 11:07 am
Thanks, could you send better photos of all ic`s?
You see a pinout sda, scl gnd. maybe you can use it to make a programmer to upload a firmware? But first you must find eeprom on pcb.
Next i see a pinout of rx tx near the tuner, please check voltage but probalbly this is a rs TTL singals. Do not connect it to normal rs232 before you check the signals from this pinout. TTL operate 3.3v ant normal RS 12v you can burn it when use normal rs232! Be carreful.
I'm going to take it to an electronic friend so he can see what you said, if you can send the photo circling the ic's you want to see I'd appreciate it. It's too hot, even the HDMI port gets too hot to burn your hand.

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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If you are that technically able, you could try recovering the unit with an added power supply to support the small 3.7v battery.
I have had many reboot loops / crashes if there is too much load on the battery.
This excess load for the small battery drops the circuit voltage and likely stops the memory write.
Maybe even back feed the 5 volt supply through the USB port.

See also this topic.

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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memov77 wrote:
Sun May 01, 2022 12:11 pm
I need photo of this marked ics in best resolution.
This component gets very hot to the point of burning your finger.
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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Second S158c11 (UP5) is hot too? Check voltage of all, is this same?

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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memov77 wrote:
Mon May 02, 2022 9:41 am
Second S158c11 (UP5) is hot too? Check voltage of all, is this same?
it doesn't heat up, I even exchanged one for the other and when, and it only heats up in position u14

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Re: V8 Finder 2 freezing on update

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Before the update, how much time did it last on the battery? Or was it warming up? After the purchase, what software did you have and to what level did you update?

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