backup my dbox

[LeytherDave]

Hi to all.
What is the best way to COMPLETELY back up all info on my Phillips sat dbox.
I have just bought STB and would like to backup everything , With option to reflash if i screw anything up trying new images / files.

I have tried using FlashFXP to drag and drop root dir from dbox to backup file on pc but get loads of `files failed to transfer` errors ?

Respect and thanks in advance
Dave

[PT-1]

Press the D-Box Key
Choose Service
Choose Software Update
Choose Expert Mode
Choose Read Single Partition without Bootloader

A copy of your image gets written into the /tmp folder on the DBox2.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCONNECT POWER AS CONTENTS OF /TMP GET LOST !!!
You can then connect via your FTP Program and save it to your PC.


How can I flash an Image without using the IFA or Dbox Boot Manager?

Once you have a working Image installed on your DBox you will not need Ifa or Dbox Boot Manager to install or update your Image. You can either use a FTP Client to transfer the Image or in newer Images transfer an Update via the YWebinterface or even use the Expert Feature on the Dbox to Update from the Dbox trough a Server on the Internet.

Very Important is that after each flashing of a new Image you will need to change your Network Settings again to suit your Network and also upload your services and bouquets (ucodes and Avia) and in case of a satellite Image also your scan.conf and restart the Box after that to reload this settings.

I will only describe the FTP Method:

Connect via your FTP Program to your box and copy the image to the main /tmp folder.

Then on DBox2:

Press the D-Box Key
Choose Service
Choose Software Update
Choose Expert Mode
Choose Write Single Partition without Bootloader.

The copy of your Image can be selected via the remote and then just press OK and after that the red Button to confirm.

[LeytherDave]

Thankyou for ,easy to understand help , to first time poster

REspect in advance
Dave