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GEOSATpro Avoiding the boot loop
If I follow the instructions in the "How to avoid the MicroHD "Boot Loop" by properly updating your firmware (and still keeping your old channel and satellite lists)" sticky above, will I then be immune from boot loops?
I've had to rescue the MicroHD several times after going into boot loops following edits of the channel database in a PC.
As a result, I haven't touched any of the update functions since the Jan 31 firmware.
Now I have a C-band dish and more programming, I want to start renaming channels, sorting them and putting them into favorites lists .... but I'm scared to do that because of the boot loop hassle.
Would that sticky solve it? Or do I need to update the firmware and store everything again from scratch?
Cheers,
I've had to rescue the MicroHD several times after going into boot loops following edits of the channel database in a PC.
As a result, I haven't touched any of the update functions since the Jan 31 firmware.
Now I have a C-band dish and more programming, I want to start renaming channels, sorting them and putting them into favorites lists .... but I'm scared to do that because of the boot loop hassle.
Would that sticky solve it? Or do I need to update the firmware and store everything again from scratch?
Cheers,
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I thought I remembered reading that there was an update in the firmware that stopped boot loops - as long as a new database was in use?
I'm sure Geosat advertised that in an update at one point as a new feature.
Ah well, here goes nothing ...
Thanks!
I'm sure Geosat advertised that in an update at one point as a new feature.
Ah well, here goes nothing ...
Thanks!
I thought I remembered reading that there was an update in the firmware that stopped boot loops - as long as a new database was in use?
I'm sure Geosat advertised that in an update at one point as a new feature.
Ah well, here goes nothing ...
Thanks!
There was in fact some firmware changes that were supposed to permanently stop boot-loops. Then more boot-loops happened. I'm sure some were due to old firmware, but doesn't seem like that caused all of them. So who knows for sure?
PrimeStar,
You are correct, the loop happens when people do not follow available instructions. I have had the receiver since early 2011, the very first samples and I have yet to boot loop it. I update to every new firmware.
Also, we have sold thousands of these receivers, yet only a certain number of them experienced boot-loop. There is a software flaw that has been documented and is being studied, but it doesn't brick the receiver, and there is nothing wrong with hardware. So, hopefully we will learn how to drive this box and use it to full capacity
You are correct, the loop happens when people do not follow available instructions. I have had the receiver since early 2011, the very first samples and I have yet to boot loop it. I update to every new firmware.
Also, we have sold thousands of these receivers, yet only a certain number of them experienced boot-loop. There is a software flaw that has been documented and is being studied, but it doesn't brick the receiver, and there is nothing wrong with hardware. So, hopefully we will learn how to drive this box and use it to full capacity
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What I did yesterday was add satellite and a channel. I then "unselect" the satellite since these was only 1 channel I could get from the sat. (in the satellite list removing the "heart" - btw this is AMC 116 which is directly south of me so I used it to line up on.) (And I see no where in the small black user manual that says not to do this, nor delete a satellite for that matter.)
When I scrolled through that particular satellite on the channel menus (skipping through AMC 116, as it was not on the list), the unit rebooted.
O.K., so then I figured I could live with it by leaving AMC 116 "selected" and did so, even though all I get is a pattern. Everything was finally working fine, satellites lined up etc..., I got one good evening of performance after 2 months of screwing with it and I was finally happy.
So today I get up and the motor (SG 6100) won't go east beyond 1.9 degrees west (I have done nothing to the units since I used it last night) - another problem I have to work on now. I am no stranger to technology, and I understand everything has a learning curve. But this is incredibly frustrating.
ps. I got the motor problem resolved, but not exactly sure how I did it (reset the motor, unplugging receiver, etc..., ) or why it was not functioning.
PrimeStar,
You are correct, the loop happens when people do not follow available instructions. I have had the receiver since early 2011, the very first samples and I have yet to boot loop it. I update to every new firmware.
What I did yesterday was add satellite and a channel. I then "unselect" the satellite since these was only 1 channel I could get from the sat. (in the satellite list removing the "heart" - btw this is AMC 116 which is directly south of me so I used it to line up on.) (And I see no where in the small black user manual that says not to do this, nor delete a satellite for that matter.)
When I scrolled through that particular satellite on the channel menus (skipping through AMC 116, as it was not on the list), the unit rebooted.
O.K., so then I figured I could live with it by leaving AMC 116 "selected" and did so, even though all I get is a pattern. Everything was finally working fine, satellites lined up etc..., I got one good evening of performance after 2 months of screwing with it and I was finally happy.
So today I get up and the motor (SG 6100) won't go east beyond 1.9 degrees west (I have done nothing to the units since I used it last night) - another problem I have to work on now. I am no stranger to technology, and I understand everything has a learning curve. But this is incredibly frustrating.
ps. I got the motor problem resolved, but not exactly sure how I did it (reset the motor, unplugging receiver, etc..., ) or why it was not functioning.
Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
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To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit )
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.