Tiviar Alpha Plus Combo STB

Johnboy1951

I quite like some of these

www.picons.eu


https://github.com/picons/picons/releases/tag/83

NewClareman

PacMan wrote: »

Thanks to the HHB and NCM, I have this great piece of kit. One question though. How do I update the picons when new channels arrive ? For example, BBC Scotland and the recent changes to the Sony movie channels.
Do I remove the USB stick and download new picons , but from where ?
Thanks in advance for the help.

I use a plugin called “Dsayers Picon updater”. It has picons for all the Irish terrestrial channels, and the picon library is kept up to date. You just run it if you notice a missing icon and it updates the picon list. You do need an internet connection to the stb.

(Unfortunately, I haven’t found a way of running it automatically, as all other changes are automated.)

Trapapony

Hi All,
I have a Tiviar Alpha+ with the original (Fortis) image. In order to upgrade to Enigma 2 I tried flashing it with an OpenAtv image as per World of Satellite/Vix team instructions. For all the effect it had I might as well have stuck a biscuit into the USB port. There was no special prompt from the box just the usual blue Tiviar welcome screen after which it started up as normal using its native image. I double-checked that I was following all the instructions. After the box coming on I made certain, through the remote, that the box was able to see the USB stick OK.

At this stage I have tried many variations including:
- pressing the front power button while the welcome screen is on but this only switches off the box.
- reformatting the USB stick.
- trying another USB stick.
- trying the different USB ports.
- trying an OpenVix image.
- using the switch at the rear to power up.
- pressing the channel up switch at the front while switching it on at the rear - this gives "ERR 39".

Any ideas welcome.
Thanks
Trap.

physioman

Trapapony wrote: »

Hi All,
I have a Tiviar Alpha+ with the original (Fortis) image. In order to upgrade to Enigma 2 I tried flashing it with an OpenAtv image as per World of Satellite/Vix team instructions. For all the effect it had I might as well have stuck a biscuit into the USB port. There was no special prompt from the box just the usual blue Tiviar welcome screen after which it started up as normal using its native image. I double-checked that I was following all the instructions. After the box coming on I made certain, through the remote, that the box was able to see the USB stick OK.

At this stage I have tried many variations including:
- pressing the front power button while the welcome screen is on but this only switches off the box.
- reformatting the USB stick.
- trying another USB stick.
- trying the different USB ports.
- trying an OpenVix image.
- using the switch at the rear to power up.
- pressing the channel up switch at the front while switching it on at the rear - this gives "ERR 39".

Any ideas welcome.
Thanks
Trap.

Do you not have to flash/ clear the box first? Then upload image?

NewClareman

physioman wrote: »

Do you not have to flash/ clear the box first? Then upload image?

These are the instructions I use.

Look in the directory “ Converting from Fortis OS”.

Is it possible to get these boxes already flashed?
I think it could be difficult enough to do it yourself...

The high horse brigade

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Is it possible to get these boxes already flashed?
I think it could be difficult enough to do it yourself...

No, if you get them flashed with Enigma by the supplier there is still lots of scanning and configuring you need to do. Flashing makes it easier, most of this configuring is already done.

Surely you know someone in the family that's tech savvy to follow the guide would take them an hour at most.

swoofer

@physioman, oops for Trapapony

When box has original fortis imaage you cant update with a open atv image or any enigma2 image until you change the bootloader in the box. Get file go here but you may have to join.
https://www.opena.tv/tiviar-alpha-plus/37192-tiviar-alpha-plus-switch-fortis-os-enigma2.html?highlight=tiviar

come back if stuck

Trapapony

Thanks for responses re going from native Fortis to Enigma2. NewClareman's procedure worked for me and it looks identical to swoofer's.

I was then able to install a pre-configured openAtv image ("openatv-6.3-tiviaraplus-20190925_usb.zip", possibly made by THHB). I thought the satellite channels might appear by magic but so far nothing. I then did an "Automatic Scan" but it found nothing. The channels were all present this morning before I made the switch from the Fortis image so the hardware and connections are probably fine. The satellite I use is Astra 19.2E.

Any ideas welcome.

Thanks
Trap

The high horse brigade

Trapapony wrote: »

Thanks for responses re going from native Fortis to Enigma2. NewClareman's procedure worked for me and it looks identical to swoofer's.

I was then able to install a pre-configured openAtv image ("openatv-6.3-tiviaraplus-20190925_usb.zip", possibly made by THHB). I thought the satellite channels might appear by magic but so far nothing. I then did an "Automatic Scan" but it found nothing. The channels were all present this morning before I made the switch from the Fortis image so the hardware and connections are probably fine. The satellite I use is Astra 19.2E.

Any ideas welcome.

Thanks
Trap

Everything in my image is configured for UK Freesat on Astra 28.2e. I wouldn't know what to advise you about 19.2e. You may even need to update the satellites.xml file on the box of you're not finding any 19.2 channels. I'll investigate tomorrow for you, I'm nowhere near the box now

swoofer

Well done, if you have the network set up then press green, then green again, settings, ok, the 2nd one is for 19east.

Trapapony

< Well done, if you have the network set up then press green, then green again, settings, ok, the 2nd one is for 19east. >

Ah, the network...which leads us nicely to my next problem. I have Wifi in my house and a dongle on the box. I hunted around the OpenAtv menus but saw no evidence that the dongle has been found e.g. it is not under "Devices" (whereas my memory stick is) or "Networks". I had no joy with the network wizard either. No dongle came with the box so I bought one separately - a TP-Link Archer T2U (Linux compatible). Maybe it's the wrong one. If so what one should I buy?

greasepalm

Dongle may need a driver download from feeds to be seen and activated.

Shefwedfan

Have Sky and we don't watch anymore so going to cancel....use Netflix etc and going to buy the Disney app for kids.....

Was going to buy this but worried the box will be s**t, wife wants to be able to record shows on RTE etc.....
https://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Changing-from-Sky-Diy-kit.html#SID=5

I found the Tiviar and it looks good.....https://www.satworld.ie/tiviar-alpha-plus-triple-tuner-combo.html

Is it best price via Satworld and should I get enigma installed?

Anything else I need? have Sky Q in so I think I need to change LNB

greasepalm

Satworld may only use blackhole as i asked for another image for a vu box so you might have to ask.
Sky q uses a different lnb and yes you will need a hybrid one.

NewClareman

Trapapony wrote: »

Thanks for responses re going from native Fortis to Enigma2. NewClareman's procedure worked for me and it looks identical to swoofer's.

I was then able to install a pre-configured openAtv image ("openatv-6.3-tiviaraplus-20190925_usb.zip", possibly made by THHB). I thought the satellite channels might appear by magic but so far nothing. I then did an "Automatic Scan" but it found nothing. The channels were all present this morning before I made the switch from the Fortis image so the hardware and connections are probably fine. The satellite I use is Astra 19.2E.

Any ideas welcome.

Thanks
Trap

My image, the one you installed, is optimised for 28.2E. The default configuration uses ABM to Set up the various channel lists. There’s no reason why it wouldn’t work on 19.2, but ABM would probably need to be disabled. Settings download, as suggested by swoofer, has also been disabled. You could however download a plugin by DXAndy, which I believe covers 19.2.

The default OpenATV image, is probably a better bet for you. You can flash it online, just select a clean install. You will then be able to download the settings suggested by swoofer.

NewClareman

Trapapony wrote: »

Ah, the network...which leads us nicely to my next problem. I have Wifi in my house and a dongle on the box... If so what one should I buy?

Dongles do not work well with this box. If they work at all, the hang regularly. If you can’t manage a wired connection, homeplugs are your best option. A quick fix is to buy a WiFi extender, with an inbuilt LAN port. LIDL still have some stock, at about €30.

Trapapony

[QUOTE=The satellite I use is Astra 19.2E. [/QUOTE]


Actually I think I'm 28.2E like the rest of you. Sorry for any confusion.

greasepalm

If you were on 19.2 loads of channels in german and epg you cant read.

NewClareman

Trapapony wrote: »

Actually I think I'm 28.2E like the rest of you. Sorry for any confusion.

Then my image, the one you installed, is ideal. Once the initial setup is complete it updates automatically and includes far more channels than Freesat.

This post shows you how to configure your local transmitter. Once this is done updates should be automatic.

A couple of changes, since I wrote that post:

Under ABM, Sky UK should already be set to yes, with the region set to London Thames Valley. Swap channels should be set to yes. This means that the ‘Entertainment’ Bouquet/Channel Group gives BBC London Hd and BBC 2 Hd. (The Main Channels Group gives the NI Versions, with BBC2 in Sd.) You also get CH4 HD and CNN HD.

After you have selected your local Terrestrial Transmitter, and before you scan, select update provider files in ABM. This should pick up the latest Saorview frequency changes (If they have been updated by the ABM guys.)

greasepalm

No idea if people are still buying this box and seen it posted here.

https://www.kuul.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=tiviar&cat=

swoofer

its out of stock there

vimes

Hi all,

Recently the RTE channels in my area (Cork - Spur Hill) changed from channels 45/49 to 39/45, as part of the 700 MHZ clearance. Since then, RTE One, One+1, Two+1 and Virgin 3 are completely shot to ****.

I have ABM on the box (THHB's image) but this also fails to work properly giving the error: autobouquetsreader not found.

I'm not sure how to fix this - and it is causing *ahem* issues in the peace and loving stakes in the homeplace.

Any ideas?

greasepalm

Sometimes abm needs updating ,what version are you on.

NewClareman

vimes wrote: »

Hi all,

Recently the RTE channels in my area (Cork - Spur Hill) changed from channels 45/49 to 39/45, as part of the 700 MHZ clearance. Since then, RTE One, One+1, Two+1 and Virgin 3 are completely shot to ****.

I have ABM on the box (THHB's image) but this also fails to work properly giving the error: autobouquetsreader not found.

I'm not sure how to fix this - and it is causing *ahem* issues in the peace and loving stakes in the homeplace.

Any ideas?

I suppose the first step is to make sure you have your box tuned to the correct frequencies. (I am not sure how THHB's image is set up, so its difficult to give advice, on this.)

If you're using ABM to create bouquets, then select update provider files in ABM, after you have selected your local Terrestrial Transmitter. This should pick up the latest Saorview frequency changes (If they have been updated by the ABM guys.) Then do a scan and you should be good to go.

Once you are sure you are on the correct frequencies you can check the signal strength and quality, for each mux. If the quality is low, you might have an issue with local interference, or your existing aerial may not be suitable for the new frequencies.

sligojoek

Menu >> Set up >> Service Searching.

You can do automatic or manual searching after that.

vimes

NewClareman wrote: »

If you're using ABM to create bouquets, then select update provider files in ABM, after you have selected your local Terrestrial Transmitter.

How/where is that setting located?

This should pick up the latest Saorview frequency changes (If they have been updated by the ABM guys.) Then do a scan and you should be good to go.

... but every time I do an abs scan - every time the box does it itself for instance - it fails with the auto bouquets reader error...

Thanks for the help, newclareman, I just wish I had the time to get to know this system better.

NewClareman

vimes wrote: »

How/where is that setting located?



... but every time I do an abs scan - every time the box does it itself for instance - it fails with the auto bouquets reader error...

Thanks for the help, newclareman, I just wish I had the time to get to know this system better.

I get that error if I haven’t set up the correct Terrestrial transmitter on ABM. Search on the forum for Saorview and you should find my posts which explain what to do.

NewClareman

sligojoek wrote: »

Menu >> Set up >> Service Searching.

You can do automatic or manual searching after that.

If using the current version of ABM, the transmitter needs to be set up in ABM.

sligojoek

Cheers. I didn't know that.