LNB , how to know is dead?

[Loquacious]

Which image version did you download?

https://images.openbh.net/?b=5.3%2Foctagon%2Fsf8008

The first one should be the one to flash the image onto your receivers flash memory, and has the octagon folder, and the sf8008 sub folder. The second is for recovery.

First try loading the octagon folder, on your freshly FAT 32 formatted USB stick, and try USB update option.
Please post back with updates.

I tried to format my usb stick to fat32 as suggested but it seems that doesn't work. I would like to ask if I can purchase a Amazon usb stick 3.0 with a Fat32 already in its format or a usb 2.0 ? Many thanks

 

[Manikm909]

can you not hook it up to wired network, (with DHCP) - you can then do a NETWORK IMAGE UPGRADE

 

[Loquacious]

can you not hook it up to wired network, (with DHCP) - you can then do a NETWORK IMAGE UPGRADE

I cannot even open my internet connection on it as I accidentally did a factory reset and there is all in German and I don't have a clue to set up it. When I turned on the first time is was on English but now somehow I don't know if is connected at all. So ,.why we cannot find any forum regarding to factory reset and all the rest of it? I probably expect that if do manage to flash an image with all the requirements and the help of you , I will succeed in this hard task ( for me as new in this field) thanks a lot...

 

[Manikm909]

if you plug a network cable into the back (cable from your router to the satellite recevier), and then goto the (recovery) menu you're in, you will be able to flash an image of your choice (there are plenty to choose from, i use VIX) via your network, using network image option. (assuming your router issues devices a DHCP address)

 

[Loquacious]

if you plug a network cable into the back (cable from your router to the satellite recevier), and then goto the (recovery) menu you're in, you will be able to flash an image of your choice (there are plenty to choose from, i use VIX) via your network, using network image option. (assuming your router issues devices a DHCP address)

I will check if I have DHCP address. Bit it all in German

 

[ozumo]

Bit it all in German

Use Google Translate or similar to translate the German into English.

 

[Mickha]

Do you have a PC, or Mac computer?
I generally find the early, cheaper USB sticks work best, but my receiver is an early VU+ Duo2.
If you put your USB stick, into a PC, or laptop, running Windows, go into the file menu, by opening This PC, Documents, etc, you should see your USB stick displayed, right click on this select Format, and the FAT32 option.
Then load the octagon folder onto this.

To find your receivers IP Address you could use DCC, Dreambox Control Centre, and use the search option, this is also in German, but has the option to select English, but Suchen, Suche, and Search are close enough.

 

[Manikm909]

your screen shots look english to me!

 

[Mickha]

Those screen shots have nothing to do with the image, they are from trying to install an image, from the USB stick, if you look at post #16 you'll see this image:

 

[Manikm909]

Those screen shots have nothing to do with the image, they are from trying to install an image, from the USB stick, if you look at post #16 you'll see this image:
View attachment 152063

I know that. Image is one thing. Recovery bootloader js outside the image . All in English . Don't know why I bother trying to help at times. I know what I'm talking about

 

[Loquacious]

your screen shots look english to me!

Ok. Let's hope I can re do it again. I got a new usb stick here . It's a brand new already with Fat32 so this afternoon will download and will follow the instructions given from you all. Thanks a lot and have a nice day. I will update you.cheers

 

[Loquacious]

Everything was done according to your instructions. Something is missing probably this bin file but the receiver not recognised usb. ( New one Fat32, unzipped flies etc...

 

[Manikm909]

Use the network method I have suggested a lot easier than faffing about with USB stick

 

[Mickha]

Can you try the original USB stick, and delete what is currently onit, and load the octagon folder onto it?

 

[Yawwilson]

Hello everyone! warmest regards to you all...over the years this "addictive" satellite hobby has taught us some few things...
One needs to have at least 2STBs ,a satellite tracker, additional Lnbs (some for testing)
Additional lnb to check for faults,
Additional stb to reduce the stress on you if there is a fault.. the additional box could be a cheap chinabox also for testing purposes..

 

[Yawwilson]

@Laquacios! my dear friend could you try a USB stick of not more than 4gig.. format it with a different medium than the current one..it will work..

 

[Loquacious]

Good morning! An update on my saga...
Yesterday I managed Octagon to come back in English, I followed the guidance given a fewnweekes ago.
I don't know if I still need to download the images that you guys said. I tried Updating through the software update menu but the system is nothing to update.
On flash online, there 3 choices :
+7.3 current, +7.2 EOL and + 6.4 EOL
So, when, I go to distribution appears several places where I can choose. Obviously, I sow the one that was suggested by you. Do I need to try it as it in web say it is a newest version?
Thanks

 

[Loquacious]

 

[Loquacious]

 

[Mickha]

You might as well stick with OpenATV, for now, as they are all similar.
You could choose OpenVix, or OpenBH, which are similar, and appear to be the most popular.

Now that you're back to an English menu, you can go into setup, tuners and set up your Tuner motor and enter your latitude, and longitude.

Can you please post the make/model of your satellite meter?
Personally I just use a cheap, standard, meter:

The one advantage, with these cheap meters, is that it lights up, if everything is working, if not then there are only a few things, that can be wrong, Cable Connections, broken cable, dead LNB or dead motor.


If you have easy access, to your dish, you could try a new cable connection, direct from your receiver to LNB, bypassing the motor, or try a replacement LNB.
Once you post details, of your satellite meter, then other owners, of that meter, should be able to provide advice.