U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
U4 firmware cannot be updated from USB. I have tried a number of times. At the moment I get zero response. Previously I got BOLT V1.31.1. I downloaded the latest available firmware, which seems to be November 2019. To the best of my knowledge this is what was already on the U4 but the machine had begun to start rebooting and acting erratically indicating for a firmware upgrade. The best I could do was to see that it was booting after I had pressed the on button the screen said "IDREF" or something similar. After repeating BOOTING a number of times it seemed to get stuck on "Loading 9%" and then nothing else happened.
If I could reset it to factory default I should have a chance of upgrading the firmware because I think it does not recognise the necessity to upgrade from the same version.
If I could reset it to factory default I should have a chance of upgrading the firmware because I think it does not recognise the necessity to upgrade from the same version.
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- Wizard God
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Re: U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
It sounds like a hardware problem, possibly one of the on-board voltage regulators.
Resetting to factory defaults doesn't affect how the firmware is upgraded. But you can't do a factory reset without booting into normal operation, anyway.
Resetting to factory defaults doesn't affect how the firmware is upgraded. But you can't do a factory reset without booting into normal operation, anyway.
Peter
T4 HDMI
U4, T4, T3, T2, V2 test/development machines
Sony BDV-9200W HT system
LG OLED55C9PTA 55" OLED TV
T4 HDMI
U4, T4, T3, T2, V2 test/development machines
Sony BDV-9200W HT system
LG OLED55C9PTA 55" OLED TV
Re: U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
If it's hardware, where do I go to get it fixed in Sydney?
Re: U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
Thanks Peter for your earlier reply. I have found Nasa Electronics at Abbotsbury. I have sent them an enquiry form noting my original message and your educated assessment. Thanks again, Michael.
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- Wizard God
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Re: U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
Nasa Electronics is the only place that I know of that does Beyonwiz repairs. I've never used them, but reports on the forum have about them have been positive.
Peter
T4 HDMI
U4, T4, T3, T2, V2 test/development machines
Sony BDV-9200W HT system
LG OLED55C9PTA 55" OLED TV
T4 HDMI
U4, T4, T3, T2, V2 test/development machines
Sony BDV-9200W HT system
LG OLED55C9PTA 55" OLED TV
Re: U4 not doing a firmware update from USB
I have used Nasa Electronics to repair my U4 - they offered a fixed price including Australia Post eParcel for the return. In addition to the problem I had (damaged power connection) he replaced the CPU fan and the power supply.
Also purchased spare parts - power supply for a Topfield 2400 and power brick for a T2. In the former case he ensured that I got a power board that fitted my particular 2400 layout.
Ian
Also purchased spare parts - power supply for a Topfield 2400 and power brick for a T2. In the former case he ensured that I got a power board that fitted my particular 2400 layout.
Ian
Enjoying an active retirement "playing" with my Toppys and now Beyonwiz.
T2, U4 and V2 controlled by IceTV
Various Toppys including TRF-2400, TRF-5300 and TF7100HDPVRt Plus
For help with your Toppy checkout the oztoppy forum and the oztoppy wiki.
T2, U4 and V2 controlled by IceTV
Various Toppys including TRF-2400, TRF-5300 and TF7100HDPVRt Plus
For help with your Toppy checkout the oztoppy forum and the oztoppy wiki.