Silvercrest / comag sl65 software patch?

[markyd23]

Hi, have been given advice and a link for software patches for the silvercrest sl65 the RAR file being cmg_SL65_sw_090805 and pdf instructions: SWUpdate_SL65_090805, Upload_PC2R_SL65_090805 and Upload_R2PC_SL65_090805. I presume the SWupdate (software update) is the patch? anyone know how successful this is and roughly how many channels might it unlock? Is it worth doing? what can go wrong if it doesn't?

Thanks,

markyd23

 

[misterminibus]

I am also interested in this information has anyone done this ?
I am use to using a cam but have now bought this little box and would also like some step by step instructions on doing this as I have never done it before, I presume this is done via a pc? and if so what lead would I need?
any help would be appreciated...

 

[markyd23]

I am also interested in this information has anyone done this ?
I am use to using a cam but have now bought this little box and would also like to some step by step instructions on doing this as I have never done it before, I presume this is done via a pc? and if so what lead would I need?
any help would be appreciated...

Hi, you need a rs232 or null modem cable (both female connectors) - cost me £3 from a pc shop. Look in my previous 'help can't find hotbird' posts as there are links for the software patch, but I still don't know if these work.

 

[misterminibus]

Hi mark,
will you take a look at the link below is this the one ?



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5808250588&fromMakeTrack=true

 

[markyd23]

Hi mark,
will you take a look at the link below is this the one ?



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5808250588&fromMakeTrack=true

No that's not the one. It is the same connection both ends, female 9 pin connectors - no USB connector.

 

[misterminibus]

i need usb im on a toshiba lap top with usb and no serial port but its the right plug to the receiver ????

 

[markyd23]

i need usb im on a toshiba lap top with usb and no serial port but its the right plug to the receiver ????

Yeah looks it, as long as its a 9 pin female rs232. Believe it will work from USB (though don't rely on me) though serial to serial normally preferred.

Haven't tried this myself yet - waiting for a known to be working patch.

 

[misterminibus]

shall i be gineapig !

 

[gameboy]

shall i be gineapig !

If it doesn't work all you do is reset the receiver - no harm done - I think!

And it's Mamsters here not guineapigs!

 

[markyd23]

If it doesn't work all you do is reset the receiver - no harm done - I think!

And it's Mamsters here not guineapigs!

What's a mamster gameboy?
Do you think the SWUpdate_SL65_090805 is the correct patch? cos no forums anywhere seem to think a patch has been done yet. Or is this file just a bog standard update (as from astra1) with no nice freebies? Couldn't resist........

 

[gameboy]

What's a mamster gameboy?

Looks like you're over run by them.

The patches are a bit thin on the ground and it's difficult to find anyone who will admit to loading one.

I have seen people claiming to have opened encrypted channels using the patches on some Comag models.

You can always download the original firmware if it doesn't work.

If it does......

 

[markyd23]

shall i be gineapig !

If you really want to....... I'm more chicken in this department until I really know it works....

 

[markyd23]

Looks like you're over run by them.

The patches are a bit thin on the ground and it's difficult to find anyone who will admit to loading one.

I have seen people claiming to have opened encrypted channels using the patches on some Comag models.

You can always download the original firmware if it doesn't work.

If it does......

Think I'll wait until one is confirmed (just a cautious view rather than a quote from her Maj) A bit like watching a boiling kettle at present but sure a patch will surface in the near future well, possibly!

 

[mick2me]

No chance this will fry the box then?

 

[gandalfthegrey]

Hi markyd..
link to
http://forums.exthus.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=70
read up on any posts by maiden30403..he seems to be the mod with all the info comag related....he has done some good work on comag sl55 patches and I know he is working on the 65....have a sl55 myself and wouldn't swap it, it's so easy to update and gives all the stuff the high end boxes give.
regards
gandalf

 

[misterminibus]

The link doesn't work though can we have the one that does please

 

[Analoguesat]

The entire site seems to be down at the moment.

 

[nissan]

I downloaded the patch 09082005 thinking its going to unlock some channels.
Well.... friends this patch doesnt open anything(its an official s/w) so dont bother.
The download itself was successfull w/o any problems.

 

[markyd23]

Hi markyd..
link to
http://forums.exthus.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=70
read up on any posts by maiden30403..he seems to be the mod with all the info comag related....he has done some good work on comag sl55 patches and I know he is working on the 65....have a sl55 myself and wouldn't swap it, it's so easy to update and gives all the stuff the high end boxes give.
regards
gandalf

Thanks Gandalf, doesn't seem promising at present but if he's produced patches for the sl55, then hopefully one for sl65 with appear in due course.

 

[misterminibus]

think I will be wise and wait a while...