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zcar
17-06-2017, 04:19 PM
At and end with my receiver. Everything was working fine till one day last week. I've tried to install original BH img but no joy. Don't even get a prompt for setup. Tried numerous USB sticks all that happens the receiver get's to "Starting GUI" and that is it.

Is there any other way to install a fresh image besides USB. Can I use software and a null modem cable to install BH img?
Mickha
17-06-2017, 04:54 PM
If it's getting that far you should be able to install the image using a USB stick, an old one, preferably, freshly formatted to FAT 32.
When it's stuck on the User Interface screen have you tried pressing the menu button?
Have you tried accessing it using Filezilla, DCC, Dreambox Control Centre, VUCC, etc?
Is it a genuine VU+ Solo2, or a clone?
Re-read LeeGW's guide, and keep the power button pressed in, after switching on, to try and boot it up, also try a different image:
https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?159958-Dummies-guide-to-setting-up-Vu-Solo2
https://www.satpimps.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?716-Vu-Solo2-Images
DCG
17-06-2017, 07:32 PM
also remove any usb if installed and hdd if installed and remove the dish connection and try reflashing
zcar
17-06-2017, 09:03 PM
Thanks yes done all the above before I posted lol, this was a post to see if anymore could be done via null modem cable. I bought this Receiver off Lee a few year ago now so hoping it's not a clone.
seagate1
17-06-2017, 09:16 PM
Thanks yes done all the above before I posted lol, this was a post to see if anymore could be done via null modem cable. I bought this Receiver off Lee a few year ago now so hoping it's not a clone.

thats a bit insulting to goldwafers, lee does not sell clones, plus this is not a forum for clones, and to add to your post my solo2 as gone wrong purchased from goldwafers 3 X vu+ stb. i have put it down to the heat, i remember it used to happen to the dreamboxes years ago. i have flashed 3 images on my box only when its cold, then the blue light start to blink, and it hot to touch. i will try the above mickha. but i think its over heated. and just to add from GW about 3 years ago.

so fellas looks like im buying a new box but which 1 its going to be VU+.
Mickha
17-06-2017, 09:28 PM
I found a utility, posted on vuplus, to flash it by null modem cable:

http://www.vuplus-community.net/board/threads/vu-uno-wont-boot.11721/#post-85171
zcar
17-06-2017, 10:17 PM
I've bought all my rx's off Lee, you read my post wrong. So nobody insulting anybody. It is meant to read I bought from Lee so it is genuine. Been in the hobby since 16 channel amstrads came out at Dixons. So you no help to a customer of Lees, your attitude will lose him future custom.
zcar
17-06-2017, 10:19 PM
Thank you very much Micha.
seagate1
17-06-2017, 10:23 PM
I found a utility, posted on vuplus, to flash it by null modem cable:

http://www.vuplus-community.net/board/threads/vu-uno-wont-boot.11721/#post-85171

thanks mate but im lost now, might just get a Zero, got to look on GW.
Mickha
17-06-2017, 10:35 PM
@seagate1,
the utility is more for zcar, as his receiver is booting up.
There is another thread, on the vuplus forum, regarding failed capacitors, in older VU+ models, whichyou can usually spot, by removing the top cover, and looking for bulging.
New capacitors cost very little, and are quite easy to fit, by snipping the legs, of the failed capacitor, close to the capacitor, and soldering a new capacitor, on the old legs.
zcar
17-06-2017, 10:53 PM
@seagate1,
the utility is more for zcar, as his receiver is booting up.
There is another thread, on the vuplus forum, regarding failed capacitors, in older VU+ models, whichyou can usually spot, by removing the top cover, and looking for bulging.
New capacitors cost very little, and are quite easy to fit, by snipping the legs, of the failed capacitor, close to the capacitor, and soldering a new capacitor, on the old legs.

Cheers Mickha will have a look tomorrow, think the other fella been on winegums this evening.
seagate1
18-06-2017, 03:16 PM
Cheers Mickha will have a look tomorrow, think the other fella been on winegums this evening.

lol wine-gums dont drink my friend. and sorry for jumping the gun i just thought you was having a pop at the sponsor GW im in the same rut as you i can flash mine but then it gets hot im unable to do anything with it. and as for soldering ive got no chance and yes i have second fan working on it. like i said i remember back in the day with dreamboxes thay use to overheat so i and many others i should think used little fans to keep them cool.
@zcar no hard feelings i hope.
zcar
18-06-2017, 04:07 PM
No problem Seagate1 :)
Mickha
18-06-2017, 04:10 PM
Dreamboxes had a special fan, designed to cool them down, which can work for most electronic devices:
zcar
18-06-2017, 05:17 PM
Dreamboxes had a special fan, designed to cool them down, which can work for most electronic devices:

Cheers mate, come to think of it my RX has been perfect all the time yet with all this hot weather she just decided to hang at GUI. Think tomorrow when I get the NFI img upped via null modem cable I will invest in this sort of cooling system.
zcar
19-06-2017, 03:45 PM
Well I cannot work out what is wrong, maybe needing a new Receiver.

Took the cover off and nothing untoward. Dragged a old PC down and tried with null modem cable not a thing. Linked the Receiver back to my router nothing. No Ip address anymore. Tried to go into menu via remote to see the IP of the receiver is showing there nothing happening.

So I have exhausted all avenues and think I will have to purchase another Receiver from Lee. Just can't understand why she gone like this. Was working perfect last week with the IMG Lee put on for me when I bought it. Not even the fan comes on now I noticed yet there is power going into the Receiver.

At the moment I am sat here thinking do I stick with Satellite Receiver or do I go for a IPTV now. I have more chance of catching Football matches with motorised satellite than IPTV?
Mickha
19-06-2017, 04:56 PM
You can have both, as the VU+ models can run Kodi, IPTV, and satellite.
Have you tried loading a new image, using an old USB stick?
I have heard tales of people getting it working after numerous attempts.
https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?176079-Black-Hole-3-0-3-H-Kodi-Vu-Solo2

I would also look around for a local television/DVD electronics repair shop, and see how much they charge, for fault finding, my local Telecentre does it for free, and then provides a quote and asks if you want them to proceed.
zcar
19-06-2017, 05:57 PM
You can have both, as the VU+ models can run Kodi, IPTV, and satellite.


I would also look around for a local television/DVD electronics repair shop, and see how much they charge, for fault finding, my local Telecentre does it for free, and then provides a quote and asks if you want them to proceed.

Yeah now that is a good idea about a eltronics shop, will take a look now. Tried many usb sticks mate and still the same, just hangs don't even get a prompt to install new img. The only good thing about all of this is that it went after the Footy season so it's giving me time to sort things.
DCG
19-06-2017, 06:43 PM
there is no prompt to ilstall mew image

turn off at back insert usb

turn on at back while holding the blue circle on the front of box keep pressed till you see

reading usb
Mickha
19-06-2017, 07:13 PM
Have you also tried all the USB ports?
zcar
19-06-2017, 08:10 PM
https://www.satpimps.co.uk/showthread.php?176079-Black-Hole-3-0-3-H-Kodi-Vu-Solo2



You Mickha lad your a star. Left the Receiver off and unplugged this afternoon as I had to shift some stone. Loaded this img you pointed me to, put that on my faithful usb stick plugged the Receiver back in and hey bingo, got the message on the front update :) just setting everything up again now. Well done pal, it's all about persevering and you have saved me money for the help given. Thanks.