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aldouk · 24-07-08, 11:17 PM

They are coming thick and fast at the moment,

New patch on the FS website for the Passion HD

Firmware HD Passion ( July 24, 2008)
Latest Firmware for Passion HD satellite receiver.
You can Upgrade your STB using USB.
DiSEqC1.2 modification

Firmware fixes the "nudge" issue that some users were having but there seems to be an issue with C4HD as it reboots the receiver if you select this channel.

http://www.fortecstar.com/downloads/...oducts=101%2C1

aldouk · 25-07-08, 11:37 AM

Just found out that another patch will be coming out over the next 24 hours, this one to fix the C4HD reboot issue.

clicketyclik · 18-08-08, 09:47 PM

Well I perfomed (standing on my head..) the update.

all is well, the pic has improved a bit, but I am a sucker for placebo effect...

Anyone know when C4HD likely to be FTA?

mac1611 · 12-12-08, 07:12 PM

sorry to ask a stupid question ,bit new to all this ,can i update the firmware via the usb port or has it got to be done via a null modem cable?
any help on this one would be greatly appreciated

FlyerUK · 13-12-08, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac1611

sorry to ask a stupid question ,bit new to all this ,can i update the firmware via the usb port or has it got to be done via a null modem cable?
any help on this one would be greatly appreciated

Just copy it to a flash stick, and either load via the menu system, or on switch on, use the centre button on the box to select file1 when boots. Do bear in mind though, Fortec state on their website that if you do update the firmware,it invalidates the warranty on the box.

Miklos · 16-02-09, 11:59 AM

Can someone advise me on this too?

Here's my query:-

I have a PASSION HD receiver (NOT a Passion+) and after much resistance I decided to update the firmware (mainly so that I can receive the ITV HD channel).
I downloaded the latest file (and the one before it) from Fortec's website, unzipped it and loaded it onto my pen-drive.
When I try to transfer the data it get's to about 90% then fails.
ANY IDEA'S?
I have tried it umpteen times, even the 2008 firmware, and it fails at the same point - or thereabouts - every single time.
Can't see as I am doing something wrong, but you never know.
Anyone care to help???

Thanks in advance.

Mike

Matt34 · 16-02-09, 10:49 PM

Try a different USB pen drive. For some reason the Passion doesn't work well with some pen drives.

nmalik · 17-02-09, 03:31 PM

Have you flashed the receiver using the front panel as per Help with passion+!!

spottydog25 · 25-03-09, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miklos

Can someone advise me on this too?

Here's my query:-

I have a PASSION HD receiver (NOT a Passion+) and after much resistance I decided to update the firmware (mainly so that I can receive the ITV HD channel).
I downloaded the latest file (and the one before it) from Fortec's website, unzipped it and loaded it onto my pen-drive.
When I try to transfer the data it get's to about 90% then fails.
ANY IDEA'S?
I have tried it umpteen times, even the 2008 firmware, and it fails at the same point - or thereabouts - every single time.
Can't see as I am doing something wrong, but you never know.
Anyone care to help???

Thanks in advance.

Mike

This happened to me, I found out that the 1.5 loader file on their website is corrupt!

I installed loader 1.4 and the firmware updated ok, and had no trouble locating ITVHD afterwards. Can't remember where I got 1.4 from - try googling for it, that may work?

kingy29 · 26-03-09, 02:16 PM

Try using the controls on the receiver not the remote.The software will not upgrade if you use the remote.

24-07-08, 11:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
aldouk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denny, Falkirk, Latitude: 56.020° Longitude: -3.903° Posts: 77 Thanks: 20 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Passion HD Firmware update They are coming thick and fast at the moment, New patch on the FS website for the Passion HD Firmware HD Passion ( July 24, 2008) Latest Firmware for Passion HD satellite receiver. You can Upgrade your STB using USB. DiSEqC1.2 modification Firmware fixes the "nudge" issue that some users were having but there seems to be an issue with C4HD as it reboots the receiver if you select this channel. http://www.fortecstar.com/downloads/...oducts=101%2C1

25-07-08, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
aldouk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denny, Falkirk, Latitude: 56.020° Longitude: -3.903° Posts: 77 Thanks: 20 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Passion HD Firmware update Just found out that another patch will be coming out over the next 24 hours, this one to fix the C4HD reboot issue.

18-08-08, 09:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
clicketyclik Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Passion HD Firmware update Well I perfomed (standing on my head..) the update. all is well, the pic has improved a bit, but I am a sucker for placebo effect... Anyone know when C4HD likely to be FTA?

12-12-08, 07:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
mac1611 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Passion HD Firmware update sorry to ask a stupid question ,bit new to all this ,can i update the firmware via the usb port or has it got to be done via a null modem cable? any help on this one would be greatly appreciated

16-02-09, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Miklos Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kingston Upon Hull Posts: 204 Thanks: 26 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Passion HD Firmware update Can someone advise me on this too? Here's my query:- I have a PASSION HD receiver (NOT a Passion+) and after much resistance I decided to update the firmware (mainly so that I can receive the ITV HD channel). I downloaded the latest file (and the one before it) from Fortec's website, unzipped it and loaded it onto my pen-drive. When I try to transfer the data it get's to about 90% then fails. ANY IDEA'S? I have tried it umpteen times, even the 2008 firmware, and it fails at the same point - or thereabouts - every single time. Can't see as I am doing something wrong, but you never know. Anyone care to help??? Thanks in advance. Mike

16-02-09, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matt34 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 47 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Passion HD Firmware update Try a different USB pen drive. For some reason the Passion doesn't work well with some pen drives.

17-02-09, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
nmalik Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Passion HD Firmware update Have you flashed the receiver using the front panel as per Help with passion+!!

26-03-09, 02:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
kingy29 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Warrington Posts: 9 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Passion HD Firmware update Try using the controls on the receiver not the remote.The software will not upgrade if you use the remote.

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