[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash PULSe 4K MINI

To flash the PULSe 4K MINI, you are working with a powerful HiSilicon-based receiver. The process is very modern and typically uses a recovery menu, but the initial USB setup is the most important part.

Preparation

1. USB Drive: Use a USB 2.0 or 3.0 stick formatted to FAT32.

2. Download Image: Ensure you have the firmware specifically for the PULSe 4K MINI (e.g., OpenATV, OpenHDF, or EGAMI).

3. Extract Files: Unzip the archive. You should see a folder named pulse4kmini.

4. Copy to USB: Place the entire pulse4kmini folder in the root of the USB drive.

   • Structure: USB Stick -> pulse4kmini -> (files: imageversion, kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, etc.).

The Flashing Process

1. Power Down: Turn off the receiver using the power switch at the rear or unplug the power adapter.

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

3. Initiate Flash: * Press and hold the Standby/Power button on the front panel (or on some versions, the Reset button on the back).

   • While holding the button, turn the power back ON.

4. Recovery Menu:

   • Keep holding the button until the Multiboot/Recovery Menu appears on your TV screen.

   • Use the remote to select “Flash Recovery Image” or “USB Multiboot Image Upgrade”.

5. Select Image: Select the image file found on your USB and confirm with OK.

6. Wait: The screen will show the flashing progress. Do not touch the power until it reaches 100%.

7. Complete: The box will reboot. Once the setup wizard appears, you can remove the USB stick.

Quick Tips

• Multiboot: The PULSe 4K MINI supports multiple images. From the recovery menu, you can choose which “Slot” to flash the image into without deleting your old one.

• USB Detection: If the recovery menu doesn’t see the USB, try the other USB port. HiSilicon chips can sometimes be picky about which port is used for boot-level flashing.