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RevivalDBM · 07-01-10, 02:03 PM

Hello,

I recently purchased a Fortec Star Passion+HD from Maplin. I upgraded to the latest firmware via the front USB port, but I have apparently upgraded to Passion firmware, not Passion+.

As a result, I can't record now. I tried to upgrade back to the Passion+ firmware via the front and back USB ports, but both merely display "USB Error" on the VFD display and the system update prompt says "Fail".

Have I made my box useless as a PVR, or is there a way round this?

Analoguesat · 07-01-10, 03:06 PM

Ah now Ive seen this asked before - ISTR it needs to go back to the factory to be reflashed.

RevivalDBM · 07-01-10, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Analoguesat

Ah now Ive seen this asked before - ISTR it needs to go back to the factory to be reflashed.

I actually thought I may be able to do something with an RS232 upgrade - I can still see the option for that and I don't think that the serial port has been disabled yet. Do you know where I'd find instructions to upgrade by RS232?

SAT-WORLD · 08-01-10, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RevivalDBM

I actually thought I may be able to do something with an RS232 upgrade - I can still see the option for that and I don't think that the serial port has been disabled yet. Do you know where I'd find instructions to upgrade by RS232?

This is the link from the official Fortec Star website.

RevivalDBM · 08-01-10, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SAT-WORLD

This is therom the official Fortec Star website.

There doesn't appear to be any instructions for my model, the Passion+ - would it be safe to use another model's uploader?

jewels · 14-01-10, 12:14 PM

personally, i would get in touch with them... there is a UK number if you are in the UK and also a tech support email address which you can find on their site under 'contact'

RevivalDBM · 26-01-10, 09:56 PM

Hello,

Well I received the Passion+ RS232 loader from Fortec and tried it out...unfortunately, the box crashes at 60% received and instantly restarts,

I know that upgrade failures are common with these models. I'm still waiting for Fortec to get back on this.

stevd · 23-04-10, 09:55 AM

Hi RevivalDBM,
I have done the same error and been trying to find a loader that can be used with the RS232, I have tried emailing them and even called a few times but to say they are not at all bothered about after sales. Please could you guide me as to where can I get the uploader from.

Thanks will be grateful

peteboyd · 24-09-10, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stevd

Hi RevivalDBM,
I have done the same error and been trying to find a loader that can be used with the RS232, I have tried emailing them and even called a few times but to say they are not at all bothered about after sales. Please could you guide me as to where can I get the uploader from.

Thanks will be grateful

Try posting your problem on sataid forum as there are many Passion + users involved there.

07-01-10, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
RevivalDBM Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Passion+ - updated wrong firmware Hello, I recently purchased a Fortec Star Passion+HD from Maplin. I upgraded to the latest firmware via the front USB port, but I have apparently upgraded to Passion firmware, not Passion+. As a result, I can't record now. I tried to upgrade back to the Passion+ firmware via the front and back USB ports, but both merely display "USB Error" on the VFD display and the system update prompt says "Fail". Have I made my box useless as a PVR, or is there a way round this?

07-01-10, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: Passion+ - updated wrong firmware Ah now Ive seen this asked before - ISTR it needs to go back to the factory to be reflashed. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

14-01-10, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
jewels Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Passion+ - updated wrong firmware personally, i would get in touch with them... there is a UK number if you are in the UK and also a tech support email address which you can find on their site under 'contact'

26-01-10, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
RevivalDBM Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Passion+ - updated wrong firmware Hello, Well I received the Passion+ RS232 loader from Fortec and tried it out...unfortunately, the box crashes at 60% received and instantly restarts, I know that upgrade failures are common with these models. I'm still waiting for Fortec to get back on this.

23-04-10, 09:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
stevd Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Passion+ - updated wrong firmware Hi RevivalDBM, I have done the same error and been trying to find a loader that can be used with the RS232, I have tried emailing them and even called a few times but to say they are not at all bothered about after sales. Please could you guide me as to where can I get the uploader from. Thanks will be grateful

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