Hi, I just recently got an Ariva 253. I tried to load the Patch v1.28b6 but as reported elsewhere the box just continually reboots. I used RS232 null modem cable method to get back to the original firmware. Looking like the 253 can't be used for "sharing".
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I found a solution to the 253 problem. A working patch.
Do not report the link of other forum
See posts around 1/sept/2015.
Note: one way to stop the box continually rebooting is to disconnect the antenna inputs. This might at least allow a new stable image to be loaded via usb (worth a try).