Amiko Alien2 / SAB / GM / ST7162 ** SPARK** Discussion Thread

championc

This thread is for discussion of the SPARK operating system on ST7162 Based Satellite & Terrestrial Combo Receivers

The boxes covered would be the
Amiko Alien2
SAB Unix Tripple
GM Triplex

Spark is the default, out of the box, operating system on these boxes. Spark is a basic, stable, operating system for those who possibly just want a simple box, which you can watch both Satellite and Terrestrial channels.

same ol sh1te

When the other threads get created can you edit the first post with the links to the other threads and do same in other threads

Edit, edit the title to say Amiko Alien 2

Nowso

a Few Spark Amiko Alien 2 downloads

Spark image
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2q30fn884px13m/app_201407100216.zip

Plugins
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7bm6ornbqarvmk/plugin.zip

Latest Spark 28.2 Channel List - Terrestrial frequency's vary so auto install them for your area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xneximi5c1o42q/db_201407100232.zip

Spark Channel Editor - Tool for offline channel Arrangement
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3gyovonuqkj63j3/Spark%20Channel%20Editor.rar

Rucking_Fetard

Nowso wrote: »

a Few Spark Amiko Alien 2 downloads

Spark image
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2q30fn884px13m/app_201407100216.zip

Plugins
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7bm6ornbqarvmk/plugin.zip

Latest Spark 28.2 Channel List - Terrestrial frequency's vary so auto install them for your area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xneximi5c1o42q/db_201407100232.zip

what image is that? And what plugins?

same ol sh1te

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

what image is that? And what plugins?

It's spark, this is the spark thread

Rucking_Fetard

same ol sh1te wrote: »

It's spark, this is the spark thread

Yea, but theirs different ones.

Is it just the latest one off the offical site?

Nowso

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Yea, but theirs different ones.

Is it just the latest one off the offical site?

they are the ones that are on my box now the Amiko Alien 2 box

the image is set up well for anyone with problems or new to use

The plugins has on all the plugins you need on spark

the channel list is a Spark 28.2 list with all the latest channels in and will save anybody a lot of time setting a lot of channels

same ol sh1te

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Yea, but theirs different ones.

Is it just the latest one off the offical site?

Why would anyone flash an unofficial spark? People use spark as it's simple, from the manufacturer and gets updates

Nowso

Nowso wrote: »

a Few Spark Amiko Alien 2 downloads

Spark image
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2q30fn884px13m/app_201407100216.zip

Plugins
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7bm6ornbqarvmk/plugin.zip

Latest Spark 28.2 Channel List - Terrestrial frequency's vary so auto install them for your area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xneximi5c1o42q/db_201407100232.zip

Spark Channel Editor - Tool for offline channel Arrangement
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3gyovonuqkj63j3/Spark%20Channel%20Editor.rar

spark channel editor added

willyb007

Nowso wrote: »

spark channel editor added

Hi Nowso,

Have you got the downgrade spark to v1.2.51 I think it is. It no longer on Amiko website. Im stuck on a bootloop for enigma and from what i read it is needed to correct it. I stupidly upgraded spark.

Nowso

what way did u upgrade ? not one ive heard off before ill have a look

id Just do a full reset and reload the plugins and db

Nowso

if you upgraded from a download from the website try using the Spark portal in the menu i use the latest version and its fine . be sure to use the European version not the us one

Rucking_Fetard

willyb007 wrote: »

Hi Nowso,

Have you got the downgrade spark to v1.2.51 I think it is. It no longer on Amiko website. Im stuck on a bootloop for enigma and from what i read it is needed to correct it. I stupidly upgraded spark.

The instructional PDF that comes down with every download off the official site has a rescue image link in it.

willyb007

Thanks Lads for the replies,

I did an upgrade yesterday via spark portal and it upgraded to latest version but when today i said Id chance Zardoz's HDMU image it was stuck in bootloop. Reading through threads I found out only the 1.2.51 firmware version is reliable for booting images.

Anyways just there now, I have successfully downgraded to this version and Im going try re-flash enigma image now.

For anyone who might have a similar situation in the future this is where I got the 1.2.51 firmware from:

http://linuxsat-support.com/showthread.php?t=15943

Nowso

willyb007 wrote: »

Thanks Lads for the replies,

I did an upgrade yesterday via spark portal and it upgraded to latest version but when today i said Id chance Zardoz's HDMU image it was stuck in bootloop. Reading through threads I found out only the 1.2.51 firmware version is reliable for booting images.

Anyways just there now, I have successfully downgraded to this version and Im going try re-flash enigma image now.

For anyone who might have a similar situation in the future this is where I got the 1.2.51 firmware from:

http://linuxsat-support.com/showthread.php?t=15943

suprising enough . there seperate boots so im not sure why the latest version of spark would effect an enigma 2 image

willyb007

Nowso wrote: »

suprising enough . there seperate boots so im not sure why the latest version of spark would effect an enigma 2 image

I don't have this box long though.

Is it possible put fresh E2 Images on with the latest spark firmware for you? This is only my second image to flash and it didn't go on with the newest firmware but did to the one I just installed? However i don't like the spark one i just installed much rather the newest one that i did have.

So say with the newest spark firmware with the E2 upgrade plugin, can you switch between say Hyperion to HDMU / Open Pli / ARP etc??

Thats what wouldn't happen earlier today when i tried from Hyperion to HDMU.

Nowso

It more Likely a problem with the Hdmu Image its old and i remember it crashed on updating when i used it

install the Latest Spark and flash whatever enigma image from there.

you can then use spark as a back up if u get any problems with enigma 2

i use spark all the time as for watching tv and recording its the most stable and versatile ie switching hard drives etc

willyb007

Nowso wrote: »

It more Likely a problem with the Hdmu Image its old and i remember it crashed on updating when i used it

install the Latest Spark and flash whatever image enigma image from there.

you can then use spark as a back up if u get any problems with enigma 2

i use spark all the time as for watching tv and recording its the most stable and versatile ie switching hard drives etc

Yes I was thinking it may be the image. I was using givecredit's hyperion 4 image with little problem for a while.

I will install to latest spark and try to upgrade a different image from there and I will report back later to tell of my findings!

same ol sh1te

1.2.51 was an upgrade to the bootloader, if you haven't flashed it you need to, you can flash the newer version after, stores may still have older boxes in stock that never got the bootloader update. It fixes issues when booting Enigma

Nowso

same ol sh1te wrote: »

1.2.51 was an upgrade to the bootloader, if you haven't flashed it you need to, you can flash the newer version after, stores may still have older boxes in stock that never got the bootloader update. It fixes issues when booting Enigma

what is the latest bootloder version ?

same ol sh1te

Nowso wrote: »

what is the latest bootloder version ?

No idea, when using Enigma it doesn't matter as long as you have installed Spark 1.2.51, my box is still on that

Nowso

my u boot version is 1.1.002-4

same ol sh1te

Nowso wrote: »

my u boot version is 1.1.002-4

Just booted to Spark to check, mine is the same, my firmware is from Jan 2013 so obviously if you're on the latest there's been no bootloader update since

Nowso

Have reuploaded the spark plugins due to format error / havnt been able to edit 2nd post in the topic

a Few Spark Amiko Alien 2 downloads

Spark image
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2q30fn884...1407100216.zip

Plugins
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7bm6ornbqarvmk/plugin.zip

Latest Spark 28.2 Channel List - Terrestrial frequency's vary so auto install them for your area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xneximi5c...1407100232.zip

Spark Channel Editor - Tool for offline channel Arrangement
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3gyovonuqk...l%20Editor.rar

willyb007

Thanks for the advise Nowso,

I upgraded spark and successfully flashed another Hyperion Image.
The HDMU Image must have had some kind of flaw in it, It was bizzare.
Now just to configure enigma and spark!

The Bootloader I have is of the same version that you have, It can be found in the link I provided earlier. You can make back-ups with this bootloader version too, I have read you cant with certain versions of it.

As mentioned by same ol sh1te, you have downgrade to install it then upgade again.

Thanks Lads
Willy B

Nowso

the spark db and plugins are in the post above so that part should be easy enough

willyb007

Nowso wrote: »

the spark db and plugins are in the post above so that part should be easy enough

Cool, I will have to use it as a base though as I have a 13E, 19E & 28.2E Diseqc setting. Unless you have a list for Multi-Sat? It's ok if you don't I can add to your 28.2E channel list.

Nowso

well it will save you doing 28.2 lol . i dont use this box for my 13 east so dont have it added

willyb007

Nowso wrote: »

well it will save you doing 28.2 lol . i dont use this box for my 13 east so dont have it added

That it will! Il use the editor u provided to save a bit of time on it!
Thanks Again pal :D:D

elvis23

Nowso wrote: »

Have reuploaded the spark plugins due to format error / havnt been able to edit 2nd post in the topic

a Few Spark Amiko Alien 2 downloads
.........

Only the PlugIns link seems to work for me?

Zardoz

willyb007 wrote: »

Hi Nowso,

Have you got the downgrade spark to v1.2.51 I think it is. It no longer on Amiko website. Im stuck on a bootloop for enigma and from what i read it is needed to correct it. I stupidly upgraded spark.

I never used Spark 1.2.51 and can flash enigma images no bother .
Always used newer versions of Spark,there is no need to downgrade.

I did find that the best way to flash the enigma image is when it is on the root of the usb drive ,if I flashed it from a folder it often stayed at BOOT .

willyb007

Zardoz wrote: »

I never used Spark 1.2.51 and can flash enigma images no bother .
Always used newer versions of Spark,there is no need to downgrade.

I did find that the best way to flash the enigma image is when it is on the root of the usb drive ,if I flashed it from a folder it often stayed at BOOT .

Hey Zardoz,

You are right, I realized in the early hours of this morning, it was my fault all along - I never put the image in the root of the USB.

It was my own ignorance as I am only new to the enigma2 scene.

I have earned a lot of experience from trial and error and my mistakes on Alien 2. Its worth it in the long run.

Nowso

elvis23 wrote: »

Only the PlugIns link seems to work for me?

am putting all utilities into one folder that should work better

Nowso

I have added all the Spark Utilities into 1 folder to make them easy to keep upto date

Spark Utilities

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdcgbqqnhywxao8/AAAUP3hhyz1smLPNuSr_an2Ma

willyb007

Has anyone a solution for me?

For some reason the VFD/LED on the front of the box has gone really dim, so dim its difficult to see even when your inches away from it.

I have tried re-flashing spark to no avail and also in enigma I tried to use the front panel display feature to no avail.

Can anyone advise me how to fix it?

Gerry Wicklow

If it's happening in Spark and Enigma, it sounds more like a hardware failure.:(

willyb007

Gerry Wicklow wrote: »

If it's happening in Spark and Enigma, it sounds more like a hardware failure.:(

Could be. I even did a factory reset to no avail.

It went dim yesterday and when I went into a menu it worked properly, but today it just stays dim no matter what I do.

Nowso

Nowso wrote: »

a Few Spark Amiko Alien 2 downloads

Spark image
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g2q30fn884px13m/app_201407100216.zip

Plugins
https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7bm6ornbqarvmk/plugin.zip

Latest Spark 28.2 Channel List - Terrestrial frequency's vary so auto install them for your area
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xneximi5c1o42q/db_201407100232.zip

Spark Channel Editor - Tool for offline channel Arrangement
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3gyovonuqkj63j3/Spark%20Channel%20Editor.rar

i sent a pm to get this 3rd post on the topic replaced

with

spark utilities
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdcgbqqnhywxao8/AAAUP3hhyz1smLPNuSr_an2Ma

mjmc4004

Hi ..would anyone be able to me how to put a new line in the amiko alien 2 or a link on how do it .....New to this box ... PLEASE

same ol sh1te

mjmc4004 wrote: »

Hi ..would anyone be able to me how to put a new line in the amiko alien 2 or a link on how do it .....New to this box ... PLEASE

No, we cannot discuss this as it's against the charter, you'll have to Google it.

denisfarran

I have a quick question folks.

I've just gotten a SAB Triple unit today, & I'm trying to upgrade Spark to the current version (1.2.73) available on the SAB site.

I unrar'd the files to a folder named 'spark' on a recognised USB stick. Went through the interface & found my files & pressed blue to flash & red to restart.

Does anyone know how long it should take to flash? The box has the (unchanging) time & the word LOAD on the VFD for the last 14 minutes.

Thanks.

denisfarran

After 35 minutes with nothing happening & that 'LOAD' thing on the VFD, I decided to reflash the box with the rescue image from the SAB site.

Might have a corrupted version of 1.2.73.

Took about 8 minutes to get it downgraded.

Nowso

can u upgrade via the spark portal on the box on the Sab

the amiko might get a a new update soon aswell maybe

Big Wex fan

What's Spark like these days, tried with briefly when I got my triplex 2 years ago but when switched to E2 never thought anymore about it. I know the picture was better but epg wasn't great, any improvements?

denisfarran

I didn't try that Nowso.
I think I'll leave it alone for now & concentrate on the Enigma side of things.
Just got Champion's Openatv up & running there now.
:-)

Nowso

denisfarran wrote: »

I didn't try that Nowso.
I think I'll leave it alone for now & concentrate on the Enigma side of things.
Just got Champion's Openatv up & running there now.
:-)

easier way to do it

try it when u can

Nowso

Big Wex fan wrote: »

What's Spark like these days, tried with briefly when I got my triplex 2 years ago but when switched to E2 never thought anymore about it. I know the picture was better but epg wasn't great, any improvements?

epg is 7 days . less crashing and more stable for recording etc than enigma 2 which is what i use it for

all the latest stuff in in my utilities dropbox i posted earlier

i will load a new database on Sunday

denisfarran

Or when herself gets fed-up with watching the telly in the other room ;-)

Nowso

Newly Updated Database

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdcgbqqnhywxao8/AAAUP3hhyz1smLPNuSr_an2Ma

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Nowso

New Spark Firmware 1.273 now available

Release Notes for v1.2.73:
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue causing the Android client to fail to play channels

Improvements:
- Improved YouTube video playback
- Improved SHOUTcast exit time
- Improved KartinaTV EPG load time
- It is now possible to watch Satellite channels while recording from Terrestrial or Cable
improvements in software and in Recording capabilitys

just loading it now