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; ?

[transponder3]

Originally Posted by 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.

Tomcat01, sounds like some really good advice. Where can I get files? I know how to load them, I just don't know how to get them. Thanks. Transponder3

[carpenter1]

Originally Posted by transponder3

Tomcat01, sounds like some really good advice. Where can I get files? I know how to load them, I just don't know how to get them. Thanks. Transponder3

All files are in the Download Section of the Forum Tab on top of each page.

[chappy62]

have vs2000plat new bins show to be in my stb but nothing will work,checked rec. info bin is in but no channels has anyone had this problem before?

[rdwaggie]

HAVE VS EXTREME, RED LIGHT IN BACK OF RECEIVER ON BUT NO DISPLAY, FUSE GOOD, TRIED VIRGIN FILE, WILL NOT EXCEPT ANY FILES. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED THANKS

[toni33]

I have a Platinum that has had problems for over a year now.

I can get it to work but only for awhile sometimes an hour other times it last a week.
what happens is it will start rebooting itself over and over, so mush that you can't even access the menu.
I've tried the boot repair file with no luck.
I usually will put a factory file on, which allows me to access menu - do a factory default- then load latest fix- But this never has worked for very long.

I just did what this thread suggest and I will report back to let you know if it stay working.
Thanks for the info.

[slowboy]

do you do the factory default 3 TIMES back to back then exit and save than reload than set the ant. setting

[toni33]

Originally Posted by slowboy

do you do the factory default 3 TIMES back to back then exit and save than reload than set the ant. setting

not sure if this advice was meant for me, if so thanks but I ahve done that many times doesn't work.
I have tried what Tomcat's post sugest and so far I'm still up with no rebooting.
Hope it holds

[tem lee]

i have a viewsat platinum lite receiver but i dont have no system?

[mjkfir]

will this also work for a viewsat plat lite that has lost ppv and has freezing as well?