openbh 4.4 004 octagon sf8008 backup image - 20210125​

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I insert the usb in the side port of the octagon, and then what are the steps?

Press and hold the standby button and power on the box until "Updt" is displayed.

Select "Recovery From USB" from TV screen menu.

Box restarts when update is completed.

usb_update.bin is included in the recovery_emmc version of images.

Place the usb_update.bin file in the root of the usb stick, not inside the octagon folder.

You can install the image in another multiboot slot instead without completely erasing the existing image ~ Guide how to Multi-boot various Enigma 2 images on the Octagon SF8008

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This file is universal?

can I download the recovery image of the blackhole from their site, and create the usb pen where in the main folder have only:

-octagon folder

-Force file

-usb_update.bin

I can`t say for sure. Maybe pippomus can provide you with the file as he built the image.

The force file should be inside the octagon folder then sf8008 folder with the other image files, not in the root of the USB stick.

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(I see, in the recovery_emmc other file, like : apploader.bin, fastboot.bin, imageversion, bootargs.bin) this file is not necessary?

Only necessary if the box isn`t booting properly.

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or should I install the backup later, after installing the "clean" version?

Its recommended you install a recent, clean base image first with the recovery files and compatible image / octagon folder on USB.

Then install the backup into one of the multiboot slots after. You won`t need to use the recovery file this time. Follow the guide i linked in post #10.

Each time you want to add a new image insert it into a multiboot slot. When you want to wipe everything and start again use the usb_update.bin recovery file.

This guide shows how to USB flash the new multi-boot recovery menu and new image flashing procedure for Amiko Viper 4K, Gigablue UHD Trio 4K and Octagon SF8008.

Recovery menu only has to be flashed once or if a new version is released, this DOES NOT have to be flashed every time you want to flash an image. This is a basic overview how to flash the new Recovery multi-boot menu and a new image to slot one only.

If you've already flashed the new recovery multi-boot menu or you've purchased a receiver and the new recovery menu is already installed, you can jump to 'Step 10 below'. Step 10 onwards explains how to flash the image.

If you want to take a settings backup please do so, you can then re-store settings & plugins after you've re-flash. If you need help with this please create a new Forum thread.

You will need a USB stick formatted FAT32. I've personally test a number of sticks from 2GB to 64GB. Some sticks can be problematic and fail to be recognized correctly. If you face an issue with the USB stick not being recognized, try formatting FAT32 with 'Mini Tool Partition Wizard' Free edition. Download via link below:

Code:

https://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html

1) Download recovery_emmc.zip for your model receiver from www.openvix.co.uk.

2) Extract the zip file.

3) In the extracted file you will see the following files:

• apploader.bin
• bootargs.bin
• fastboot.bin
• imageversion
• usb_update.bin

4) Copy the above 5 files directly to root of your USB stick.

5) Ensure your receiver is powered off and connect USB stick to USB port on your receiver.

6) Amiko Viper 4K & Gigablue UHD Trio 4K hold down REAR reset button and power on while hold this down. Octagon SF8008 hold down front dStanby button and power on whilst holding this down. Once UPDT appears on front screen release reset button or power button, whichever applies to your receiver.

Once booted into the new recovery menu you will see the screen below. ENSURE YOUR USB STICK IS FULLY MOUNTED, SEE TOP RIGHT CORNER FOR USB STICK USED IN THIS EXAMPLE. IF YOU DO NOT SEE /mnt/HDD0 XXXX free DO NOT PROCEED, YOUR USB STICK IS NOT FULLY DETECTED. TRY RE-FORTMATTING THE STICK USING 'MINI TOOL PARTITION WIZARD'. NOTE WINDOWS 10 FORMATING CAN HAVE ISSUES:

7) IMPORTANT, YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING THE FIRST TIME TO ENSURE RECOVERY MULTI-BOOT MENU IS FLASHED TO YOUR RECEIVER & CORRECT PARTITIONS INSTALLED. SELECT 'FLASH RECOVERY IMAGE' > PRESS OK AND ANSWER YES WHEN PROMPTED.

8) Once completed your receiver will boot into your previously flash image. If the receiver gets stuck on boot it just means you need to flash a new image. Either way NEW IMAGE HAS TO BE FLASHED.

9) Due to flash partition re-sizing you now need to flash a new image.

10) Power off, BUT ENSURE RECOVERY IMAGE FLASHING IS COMPLETED BEFORE POWERING OFF.

11) Download the image ZIP file for your receiver. Image zip file ends in simply 'mmc.zip'.

12) Copy the complete 'ZIP' file to root of USB stick, DO NOT UNZIP.

13) Amiko Viper 4K & Gigablue UHD Trio 4K hold down REAR reset button and power on while hold this down. Octagon SF8008 hold down front Stanby button and power on whilst holding this down. Once UPDT appears on front screen release reset button or power button, whichever applies to your receiver.

Once booted into the new recovery menu you will see the screen below. ENSURE YOUR USB STICK IS FULLY MOUNTED, SEE TOP RIGHT CORNER FOR USB STICK USED IN THIS EXAMPLE. IF YOU DO NOT SEE /mnt/HDD0 XXXX free DO NOT PROCEED, YOUR USB STICK IS NOT FULLY DETECTED. TRY RE-FORTMATTING THE STICK USING 'MINI TOOL PARTITION WIZARD'. NOTE WINDOWS 10 FORMATING CAN HAVE ISSUES:

14) Select 'USB Multiboot Image Upgrade' > Press OK > You'll then see the following screen. At the top you will see the image zip file. In the field below you can select an eMMC slot to flash the image to. For this guide we are selecting Slot 1 where there is currently an OpenViX image installed. We will re-flash this slot. Select 'Start Upgrade' once ready and press OK.

15) Keep and eye for the Completed notice in screenshot below, appears for couple of seconds only. If miss it, simply press EXIT on your remote for the next step.

16) In the next screen select 'Multiboot Selector' and press OK.

17) Select image in STARTUP_1 and press OK, your receiver will now reboot. Flashing process is completed.