[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash Xsarius PURE HD

The Xsarius PURE HD (the original version) is a reliable Enigma2 workhorse. While it looks similar to the “SE” version, the hardware requires a specific folder name to recognize the update files during boot.

Preparation

1. USB Drive: Use a FAT32 formatted USB stick. These older HD models are notoriously picky—if possible, use an old 2GB or 4GB USB 2.0 stick.

    

2. The Files: Extract your image zip file. You are looking for a folder named xsarius containing a subfolder named purehd.

3. Root Path: Copy the xsarius folder to the root of your USB stick.

   • Structure: USB Drive -> xsarius -> purehd -> (files: kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, etc.)

Flashing Steps

1. Power Down: Turn off the receiver using the rocker switch at the back.

2. Insert USB: Plug the stick into the rear USB port.

3. Power On: Turn the back switch to ON.

4. The Trigger: * Watch the front panel LED. When it changes color or starts to blink, press the Power Button on the front of the receiver once.

   • If your TV is on, you may see a splash screen saying “Upgrade.”

5. Flashing Process: The LED will blink steadily (usually red/green or purple depending on the image). This takes about 3–5 minutes.

6. Completion: The receiver will automatically reboot once the flash is successful.

7. Post-Flash: Remove the USB stick as soon as you see the boot logo (e.g., OpenATV logo) to prevent it from asking to flash again on the next boot.

Troubleshooting

• Folder Name Check: Ensure the folder is named exactly purehd. If the receiver ignores the USB, double-check that you don’t have a “double folder” (e.g., xsarius/xsarius/purehd).

• The “Force” Trick: If the front button is unresponsive, go into the purehd folder on your USB, find the file named noforce, and rename it to force. Re-insert and power on; it will flash automatically without a button press.