Starview converting your clone into original using a chip

I have posted this at the end of another thread without any answers. Basically i ran into someone who was able to modify clone starview boxes for them to behave like originals and accept geniune firmware (2.6, 3 and 4). I have been searching endlessly trying to find any information on it as i have now had my box jtagged twice because of loading a dodgy "clone safe" v3 firmware on it.

I have kept an eye on ebay and noticed jtagging services crop up more and more but there is this one item which is supposed to convert your clone into a geniune box

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200124460115

has anyone used anything like this? does it work?

 

there is a chance it could work but not sure.

 

do you know if an original can be converted?

 

i don't know but why don't you put v2.57 fixed on your clone it autorolls like v4

 

257 doesnt have certain enhancements like time, epg fix etc. 4 is supposed to be better. plus i dont want the hassle of finding or waiting for fixed firmware when autoroll stops working.

had to wait a month for the fixed 257 and i was still in two minds whether it would kill my box. and its just a headache when the box dies. if i can get it converted to an original id rather do that to avoid future headaches.

 

well if you do get the chip please let us know how you get on.

 

ive emailed the guy to ask him if he can fit it for me aswell. im not comfortable soldering

 

hope it works for you

 

i've done it. it works. its the eeprom chip that is changed, Use a hot air gun to release and stick back the chips from the solder.

 

works. contacted the guy and he installed the chip for me. whoo wee. now i have a box with geniune version 4 working on it!

 

great thanks for letting us know.

 

good news guys, how much did he charge all togerhter to fit the chip for ya's ?

 

he said, £10 for jtag, £10 for chip, £5 for chip install. But my box didnt need jtag so he charged me £15 for the chip and installing it

 

and you had to cover postage both ways yea?

 

Even if this works there are many other ways the firmware can detect if its a clone.

 

does anyone have info on the chip & instructions? surely the chip can e bought from maplins or other electronics shops. we just need the fitting instructions