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dog-man

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I wonder what the reason is for stopping the ability to downgrade the software?
I can't help feeling very suspicious.
I have not done the upgrade yet, and not sure if I will.
 

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I wonder what the reason is for stopping the ability to downgrade the software?
I can't help feeling very suspicious.
I have not done the upgrade yet, and not sure if I will.
Its not Technomate your dealing with here mate :p:ROFLMAO:
 

cokeaddict

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I wonder what the reason is for stopping the ability to downgrade the software?
I can't help feeling very suspicious.
I have not done the upgrade yet, and not sure if I will.
They did it before with a previous update (1.11 comes to mind but might not have been that version).

I guess they just change some settings on the box and flashing an older version via usb, would then make the box function incorrectly.

I believe you can still flash an older version via rs232, so you could go back to the stock firmware, then update to PT 1.14 again via usb that way.
 

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They did it before with a previous update (1.11 comes to mind but might not have been that version).

I guess they just change some settings on the box and flashing an older version via usb, would then make the box function incorrectly.

I believe you can still flash an older version via rs232, so you could go back to the stock firmware, then update to PT 1.14 again via usb that way.
Hello everyone, I will explain how to return to a lower FW PT, we have to have a USB properly formatted in FAT32, then we put the FW PT that we want, it is also valid to install the original v.7.00, I have not tried with lower ones.

1. Format a USB to FAT32.
2. Rename the software to "update.bin" and copy to the USB. (in my case I have put UPDATE.BIN in uppercase).
3. With the Viark completely disconnected from the power supply, we insert the front USB.
4. Connect the power supply and press (hold down) the POWER button on the front of the receiver.
5. The letters USB will appear and without stopping pressing the POWER button, we wait until the letters "-ES-" appear (it takes a while) on the display, at that moment we release it and the recovery will begin, we must wait for it to do all the sequence and leave it until the deco restarts
Note: if the recovery fails, try several more times, as it sometimes fails.
 

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They did it before with a previous update (1.11 comes to mind but might not have been that version).

I guess they just change some settings on the box and flashing an older version via usb, would then make the box function incorrectly.

I believe you can still flash an older version via rs232, so you could go back to the stock firmware, then update to PT 1.14 again via usb that way.
I have done some research, and it is being claimed that doing the recovery procedure will revert the box to an original s/w, then you can install whatever PT firmware you like.
I have not seen any reports that confirm this, and it might just be speculation.
 

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it takes a long time to back up channel list to USB about 6mins in my case
but i would heavily advise doing so as i spent days making my list scanning and blind scanning
and moving channels its all far too awkward.... just to loose in secs doing a firmware update
a channel editor is badly missing for Viark Sat 4K ...

i have loaded PT 1.15 update and very depressingly i can sadly confirm that BISS AU has still not yet been fixed 🤬
is not a lot that can be done since it not recommended to go back to any older versions PT firmware pretty certain it wouldnt make a blind bit of difference anyhow.

Also CH Max Logo's are ON by Default again which makes box even slower than it needs to be ,
i advise to disable CH Max in Settings it was first thing i done after doing the update .

check Server settings
Server 39 Forever / ForeverPro
Server 14 ForeverSe
Server 09 Funcam
i see only Server 39 = PTPro.IM.141

Server 14 AND Server 09 do not even exist on my box :mad:

i am really annoyed that they could not even fix BISS AU pretty much the reason i bought my Viark Sat 4K
Yet another EPIC Failure PT update IMHO !!
 

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Exact same issue with my GT Media V8X [ non UHD ]
BISS AU is also a fail .

i am trying to get my old Starsat2000HD hyper Gshare extended as at least it Does AU Biss very well without these unnecessary issues !!
How long has Biss auto not been working on your Viark Sat 4K?
I have not used my box for two days, but it was working then for me.
 

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its been issue for me with PT 1.14 still could not get it to work and with PT1.15 still sits updating Biss Key please wait...... msg
i have tried changing Network Auto Update on/off in Menu>system Config
tried DNLA background service on/off , Tried DVB to IPTV ON/OFF makes no difference .
 

dog-man

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its been issue for me with PT 1.14 still could not get it to work and with PT1.15 still sits updating Biss Key please wait...... msg
i have tried changing Network Auto Update on/off in Menu>system Config
tried DNLA background service on/off , Tried DVB to IPTV ON/OFF makes no difference .
Is this new firmware for the Viark forced upon us, or do we have the option to reject it?
I have not turned on my Viark Sat since 1.15 was released.
 

cokeaddict

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Is this new firmware for the Viark forced upon us, or do we have the option to reject it?
I have not turned on my Viark Sat since 1.15 was released.
I had the option to ignore it.

Suspect in the near future though, that you won't be able to connect to IM 140 anymore though as it's been replaced with IM 141 so will have to update at that point.
 

barney115

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dont have to at all just click cancel when you switch it on ,
update if wanted can be done via USB or via Menu> Net & Games > Update S/W
 

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I'm just testing my sat 4k now after the update to 1.15. I've turned chmax off and reinstalled my channel list. Funny I had to re enter the lon and lat and it gave a weird location out.

People with families if playing with the IPTV be careful of going into apollo5 night as this seems to be were the porn lives.
 

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skella99

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it takes a long time to back up channel list to USB about 6mins in my case
but i would heavily advise doing so as i spent days making my list scanning and blind scanning
and moving channels its all far too awkward.... just to loose in secs doing a firmware update
a channel editor is badly missing for Viark Sat 4K ...

i have loaded PT 1.15 update and very depressingly i can sadly confirm that BISS AU has still not yet been fixed 🤬
is not a lot that can be done since it not recommended to go back to any older versions PT firmware pretty certain it wouldnt make a blind bit of difference anyhow.

Also CH Max Logo's are ON by Default again which makes box even slower than it needs to be ,
i advise to disable CH Max in Settings it was first thing i done after doing the update .


i see only Server 39 = PTPro.IM.141

Server 14 AND Server 09 do not even exist on my box :mad:

i am really annoyed that they could not even fix BISS AU pretty much the reason i bought my Viark Sat 4K
Yet another EPIC Failure PT update IMHO !!
biss au is working fine for me ive just checked the concert feed on 16east and updated in about 10 seconds barney
 

kegnkiwi

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For anyone updating check the usals location because the update seems to add a weird address. I believe you will need to enter yours again even after backing up the channel list
 

darkm

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I noticed the hdmi cec seems to break TV ability to switch to the erac output to my JBL 9.1 soundbar. Couldn't get sound from my nvidia shield to the soundbar. Worked if I switched the viark off Tv stuck with using built in speaker.

Switch hdmi CEC off and everything works better..



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I Renewed my Starsat2000HD Hyper
got BISS AU Working fine again along with everything else.

It seems to be a real struggle for Viark Sat 4K and GT Media V8X
have had little to no success with Viark Sat 4K and GT Media V8X when trying BISS AU channels
it a real shame but my old Starsat works just fine every time ,
other than Channel list being removed with new PT 1.15 everything else seems okay
so glad i backed up my list to USB before loading PT 1.15
its quite right whoever said Viark boxes only get updates every 6 months
is good to see support ongoing still ...hopefully GT Media team get the BISS AU working since this box is a huge fail for UK/IT
might invest in the new GT Media V8X UHD eventually but it likely will be a huge fail with BISS AU also : )
 
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