Ferguson Ariva 150

Just loaded this firmware onto box and it said "bins do not match do you want to proceed" I selected yes and the upgrade went ahead like normal.But now box won't load and looks as if it's bricked...
Any ideas be greatly appreciated!!

Do you have another box of the same model by any chance , if so you can load the non working box with the working one . If not the only way to re load is to use the null modem procedure which you will find earlier in the thread.

Thanks for getting back Tony!
I do have another 2 boxes here running the last firmware posted here on the forum I think it was from Patchz...
Whats the procedure for loading the bricked box from a running one??

Is it showing "ash" or what is it doing?

If it's showing "ash" the only way to unbrick it, as far as I am aware, is the null modem method.

No no "ASH" but the OSD is showing a load of mumbo jumbo

Can you make out any of the menus?

Thanks for getting back!
No OSD on box itself makes no sense and nothing appears on tv screen after ARIVA logo

Tony might have an easier solution and I have know doubt he know far more about these boxes than I do, but I think it looks like you'll need the null modem reflash.

PatchZ

Tony wrote: »

Here's a channel list/firmware 1.23 for the 150 combo including new BBC Hd channels http://www.mediafire.com/download/mtaln1t3v99ne9v/A150Combo_06Dec13_V1.23B2.abs

Here's the How To guide, follow instructions to the letter and upgrade at your own risk http://www.mediafire.com/view/69yp35sijci8dly/How%20to%20upgrade%20ariva%20150%20firmware%20edited.pdf

Edit: If you see a bin file mis match warning then do not proceed

Tony,

I think your link earlier had the incorrect firmware. I'm not sure but I think it was 1.25b4 for a different box. That would certainly brick the box wouldn't it?

Thanks,
Patch

There seemed to be an issue with the link from mediafire, this happened once before if memory serves so best to check the actual file name matches the model before using it. I've re posted the link but still best to double check and above all do not proceed if the Binary file mis match message appears. I might look at other file sharing sites if this is going to be a problem.

PatchZ wrote: »

Tony,

I think your link earlier had the incorrect firmware. I'm not sure but I think it was 1.25b4 for a different box. That would certainly brick the box wouldn't it?

Thanks,
Patch

Ok if the boxes are the same model then what you do is power up the working box with the non working box in mains off (switch at the back) position . The working box must remain on at all times during the procedure . Connect a null modem cable between the boxes and then power up the non working box, you should see the display showing the upload and takes quite a few minutes to complete, disconnect the null modem cable once complete and it should be back working.

joe6pack wrote: »

Thanks for getting back Tony!
I do have another 2 boxes here running the last firmware posted here on the forum I think it was from Patchz...
Whats the procedure for loading the bricked box from a running one??

learnerplates

learnerplates wrote: »

What the user interface like to use on this Ariva 150?

I've used others and the EPG is flakey, also it requires setup every few months (not ideal).

I got the Ferguson Ariva 250 installed yesterday and it looks very good. Menu is very easy to use.
I must recommend Freesat.ie they had the channel list preinstalled (and also gave me the channel list over email). Delivery was next day too.

learnerplates wrote: »

I got the Ferguson Ariva 250 installed yesterday and it looks very good. Menu is very easy to use.
I must recommend Freesat.ie they had the channel list preinstalled (and also gave me the channel list over email). Delivery was next day too.

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup

I got an Ariva 150 off satellite.ie

Loaded up an external hard drive with loads of 5gb 1080p MKV movies all with DTS sound. But they don't play on my stereo TV. The picture is perfect but no sound. The .avi files with stereo sound play fine.

I assumed the software would automatically demux the 5.1 DTS to stereo, but obviously not. Is there any way to get this working?

Also can't believe wifi is not included. How much do wifi adapters cost manufacturers these days, a few euro? Is there any box like the ariva which might include wifi and demux 5.1?

iba

georgiecasey wrote: »

I got an Ariva 150 off satellite.ie

Loaded up an external hard drive with loads of 5gb 1080p MKV movies all with DTS sound. But they don't play on my stereo TV. The picture is perfect but no sound. The .avi files with stereo sound play fine.

I assumed the software would automatically demux the 5.1 DTS to stereo, but obviously not. Is there any way to get this working?

Also can't believe wifi is not included. How much do wifi adapters cost manufacturers these days, a few euro? Is there any box like the ariva which might include wifi and demux 5.1?

You could buy a USB wifi antenna on ebay from Hong Kong for a few euro eg:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/150Mbps-Mini-USB-Wireless-WiFi-Network-Card-802-11n-g-b-w-Antenna-LAN-Adapter-/181280114723?pt=US_USB_Wi_Fi_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item2a35230823

MyPeopleDrankTheSoup

Cheers iba but still shagged with the DST not downmixing to stereo. And also no MHEG5. I might be laughed off with this question but any hope of writing custom firmware to fix these things?! Surely it's possible if people can write firmware to load CCCam and stuff like that.

learnerplates

iba wrote: »

You could buy a USB wifi antenna on ebay from Hong Kong for a few euro eg:

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/150Mbps-Mini-USB-Wireless-WiFi-Network-Card-802-11n-g-b-w-Antenna-LAN-Adapter-/181280114723?pt=US_USB_Wi_Fi_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item2a35230823

Will any wifi usb dongle work with the Ariva?
this tp-link one is in DID for 12.99 http://www.did.ie/tp-link-300mbps-wireless-n-usb-adapter-tl-wn821n-prd
Will it work?

Don't think it will as the arivas use a Ralink 5370 dongle

learnerplates wrote: »

Will any wifi usb dongle work with the Ariva?
this tp-link one is in DID for 12.99 http://www.did.ie/tp-link-300mbps-wireless-n-usb-adapter-tl-wn821n-prd
Will it work?

For a USB wifi dongle to work with any ariva box, it must be on a Ralink 5370 chipset. I doubt the one you have linked to is. (But I could be wrong!)

Hi guys this is as massive thread and hard to read all the posts. I'm not as techie as some of ye guys on here I wish I was the way technology is changing but I'm not useless either lol.
Anyways I bought a ariva 150 last week and it seems grand, but I'm wondering is there something I should be downloading to get me more from the box. Thanks in advance.

Also just one last questions.the guy who sold me the box says it does not work off wifi that I wanted I would have to attach a LAN connector line to it. But if I'm reading it right here some posters are saying to buy a wifi connector. Am I misunderstanding this or not

thatsmyboy wrote: »

Hi guys this is as massive thread and hard to read all the posts. I'm not as techie as some of ye guys on here I wish I was the way technology is changing but I'm not useless either lol.
Anyways I bought a ariva 150 last week and it seems grand, but I'm wondering is there something I should be downloading to get me more from the box. Thanks in advance.

They're a good box.

Anything regarding getting "more from the box" cannot be discussed here for legal reasons.

thatsmyboy wrote: »

Also just one last questions.the guy who sold me the box says it does not work off wifi that I wanted I would have to attach a LAN connector line to it. But if I'm reading it right here some posters are saying to buy a wifi connector. Am I misunderstanding this or not

It will work off wifi but my advice (based on experience) would be to use a LAN connector if you can at all.

If you must use a wifi dongle use one of these as opposed to one of these for much better signal quality and heat dissipation leading to a longer life for the dongle.

I'm afraid this seller is badly misinformed.

thatsmyboy wrote: »

Also just one last questions.the guy who sold me the box says it does not work off wifi

willwe

We have not had an upgrade in a while. Any reason for this?

PatchZ

willwe wrote: »

We have not had an upgrade in a while. Any reason for this?

I had expected one before xmas like last year but not to be. However, just a quick look back at the last few releases and they come out every 2 to 3 months on average so maybe we're looking at one shortly; maybe next week or two. I am surprised we didn't get a quick release as the last one reintroduced an older bug but there you go.

Hi guys what do ye mean upgrade. Upgrade to what. I'm using the ariva 150 combo by the way. Having great fun with it actually ahmmm

iba

thatsmyboy wrote: »

Hi guys what do ye mean upgrade. Upgrade to what. I'm using the ariva 150 combo by the way. Having great fun with it actually ahmmm

They are talking about updating to latest firmware releases.