fix for dead viewsats (please read before flashing)

[tomcat01]

try this i cannot take credit for it but it is good...
thanks fraytv


I have had three incidents, when a receiver failed.
In my case, two were different user errors, and one was a file that got currupted.
Here is how I fixed all three.

First, just in case you got a file corrupted, download and extract all of these to a new folder.
Loader 2;
Virgin Plat files;
Factory File;
060923 pgm ;
Satinfo;

Now, transfer the virgin file pack to your receiver, selecting all 3 and transfering all three at the same time. (it should also be OK to use the new .satinfo file here in place of the original. I just never have.)
Allow the receiver to reboot.
Turn it back off.
Then transfer the Factory and allow it to reboot.
Now transfer the new .pgm file.
Remember, the new pgm files have an extra step involved.
When finished it will say END, then 0000, then boot, then END, then back to last channel or 0000. You must wait till this process finishes before turning it off and unplugging.

Now transfer the .satinfo file and allow it to reboot. (unless you loaded it with the Virgin pack.)
(It will probably just go though the old reboot cycle after this file.)

Now you are ready to hook it back up to your TV, check your Options to see Auto TP and Auto Roll are on, etc, put your time adjustment back in and re-do your LNB/switch settings in Antenna Set-up.
Just set up and F1 scan the LNBs one at a time as you go.

[CarolinaPoorboy]

There is no power on the dead units...Tried to load from good units and also from loader2 pgm. It will not make the dead units power come on in order to run any programs or install any software...Any ideas?

[carpenter1]

Originally Posted by CarolinaPoorboy

There is no power on the dead units...Tried to load from good units and also from loader2 pgm. It will not make the dead units power come on in order to run any programs or install any software...Any ideas?

Is this a clone?
Look at the vent holes are they slotted or round is the ON-OFF switch up and down or sideways?

[CarolinaPoorboy]

Originally Posted by carpenter1

Is this a clone?
Look at the vent holes are they slotted or round is the ON-OFF switch up and down or sideways?

Vent holes slotted on all 3 and toggles are up and down

[CarolinaPoorboy]

Originally Posted by CarolinaPoorboy

Vent holes slotted on all 3 and toggles are up and down

As well, all 3 were from the same Dealer as other 32 that were flashed with no problem.

[muha001]

I have a clone VS2000 and there is power on unit.I am able to load any file it is not dead but after load is completed there is only 0000 and unit won't do anything else.

[tomcat01]

i think there is a kill code for vs clone in the bin so i think it is jtag time

[tomcat01]

i don't know if this works maybe you can try it if it does please post back it is supposed to open up clone so you can use new files from viewsat

carp let me know if i can put this on here if i can't delete and let me know ..
or move to what ever section for me
thanks tomcat

[huasteco]

someone help i have a vs2000platinum and is a clone but i try clone another box and now my box on the screen says ------- no on or off thans

[carpenter1]

Load a factory file for the Viewsat.

[1989]

Where do i find Loader 2; Virgin Plat files; Factory File; 060923 pgm ; Satinfo; ?