about softSCA
The new feature is called SoftCSA, and it’s a significant and important addition for Enigma2 devices.
First: What was the problem?
Some channels started using a type of encryption called CSA-ALT, which:
❌ Cannot be decrypted by hardware (internal CAM).
❌ Causes a black screen / sound only / stuttering.
❌ Cannot be recorded, used with Timeshift, or streamed.
In short, the device was unable to handle this type of encryption.
The new solution: SoftCSA 🔥
SoftCSA means:
Decryption is done via software (softcam + processor) instead of hardware.
This allows Enigma2 to:
✅ Play channels using CSA-ALT.
✅ Record them.
✅ Use Timeshift.
✅ Stream them.
✅ Transcode them.
✅ All without any noticeable difference in usage.
**How does it work briefly?**
- OSCam retrieves the CW (Control Words) as usual.
- Enigma2 receives the CWs using the DVBAPI protocol 3.
- SoftCSA decrypts the signal via software.
- The output is a clean image on the device as if it were not encrypted.
🧠 The intelligence here is that the system:
- Automatically detects if the channel uses CSA-ALT or not.
- If it’s not CSA-ALT → it reverts to hardware automatically.
- All this happens without needing to reopen the channel.
**Key updates in this version:**
1️⃣ **Support for OSCam Protocol 3**
- Improved communication with OSCam.
- Higher stability.
- Better ECM logging.
**Requirement:**
- OSCam must support protocol 3.
- `dvbapi pmt_mode = 6`.
2️⃣ **Instant Channel Playback (Speculative Descrambling)**
- No delay.
- No black screen.
- If CSA-ALT is detected → software decryption starts instantly.
- If not → hardware takes over.
3️⃣ **Fix for Stuttering and Timeshift Issues❗**
There was a problem:
- Live TV and Timeshift used the same decryption session.
- This caused conflicts → stuttering / startcode errors.
✅ Fixed:
- Independent session for Timeshift.
- Independent session for live viewing.
- Full stability even with Auto-Timeshift.
4️⃣ **Streaming and StreamRelay**
- If you use VLC or a browser → the channel is decrypted normally.
- If using StreamRelay (OSCam handles decryption) → SoftCSA automatically disables itself.
This was solved with a clever trick:
- Adding `?srsid=` in the stream URL.
5️⃣ **New Menu Settings**
You’ll find:
`CAM Menu → SoftCSA Settings`.
You can control:
- Hardware fallback method.
- Sync / Async mode.
- Data wait time.
6️⃣ **Skin Support**
- New flag: `IsSoftCSA`.
- The encryption icon disappears when SoftCSA is active.
- Cleaner and clearer interface.
**Supported Devices:**
✔ Broadcom
✔ HiSilicon
✔ AMLogic
✔ MIPS
In short, most modern devices.
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could explain from the team how to use 
i go to Egami Cam Center and can't find the SoftCSA menu !
