Hi,

I found an ancient ibox-cloud 1, Vu+ SOLO clone. With the help of Johnny B. From http://jb8a8f8.com forum, device started to work. I installed blackhole 2.0.5 ferrari V3 firmware from flash and it's acting normally.
There are two more issues which I have:
1. Which firmware version (blackhole, openPli) is safe to install on the device, newer than 2.0.5 blackhole?
2. I don't have remote controller. On the AliExpress there are plenty cheap clones of remotes for Vu solo. On some they even state openbox S6000 compatibility (sister clone, totally same with cloud-ibox 1). Can somebody confirm that this will work?
Thanks.

Only Ferrari v3 images (and v2 backward compatible) will be ok, newer (original) will definitely be highly risky (erasing/killing your flash chip).

Concerning the remote control, take one for VU+ Solo/Duo, and it should be ok.

TS

If I'm understanding correctly, any Ferrari version V3 or V2 will work.
Its not limited to Blackhole 2.0.5 or OpenPLi 4.0 Ferrari.
So a could use newest blackhole 2.1.1 or ViX 6.0.8.
Please confirm.
Thanks

Only labelled v2 and v3 images will work (older kernel and drivers),

Newer images have drivers that will kill your box.

See here : https://www.ebay.fr/itm/284383502868

TS

P.S. : There is only a different remote code, for Solo type (as yours), and for Solo2/Duo2/Zero.

Thanks.
Actually the device, have strange issues.
Network adapter is not working and tuner shows Unconfigured, and after same time it will not boot with any blackhole version (from 2.0.5 till 2.1.1) Ferrari V3. After flashing, even with the same version it will boot again, as nothing happened.
So I will try today some different firmware blackhole Ferrari V2 ( 2.0.5 till 2.1.1).
Should I try some different firmware?
Can you advise?

Yes, try other firmwares, you can try the v2 that could be more stable for your box.

You can also check the external PSU, that should be 12 Volts, and 2-3 Amps, perhaps that one is failing... often this is the main cause.

Admin

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Yes its 3 Amps. I have two of them, could test them.
Didn`t came to me, that tis cold be the issue.

I checked two external PSUs. Both have 12,30 V DC, whit out load, so I presume they work correctly. The unit don't have issues when is up.
But....I tried dozen of firmwares ( Ferrari V2 and V3) from BH, openPli, vix...whit all and any of them the story is always same. The unit is working completely ( HDMI, network, tuner) but after some hours after shutdown, video is not starting. Network is up, blue light is solid, but I can't get video with out flashing the unit again ( same or different firmware doesn't matter).it's like losing the flash ( firmware) after some time. Can you advise on this?

I think you need to get in touch with Johnny about it jb8a8f8.com,

Probably some capacitor/condensateur, that is weak, or the Flash chip that is at EOL... or some capacitor that brings power to it... but your study and description as well as all tests, will for sure help Johnny, poiting to the particular part that is the cause on the motherboard.

TS

Thanks.