[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash Medialink ixussone

Flashing the Ixuss One (a Medialink Enigma2 receiver) follows the standard procedure for most Broadcom-based Linux receivers.

Preparation

1. USB Stick: Use a high-quality USB stick (preferably 8GB or smaller) formatted to FAT32.

2. Image: Download your preferred Enigma2 image (e.g., OpenATV, OpenViX, or Egami).

3. Folder Structure: Extract the zip file. You should see a folder named ixussone (or sometimes a nested structure like medialink/ixussone). Ensure the ixussone folder containing the flash files is at the root of the USB drive.

Flashing Steps

1. Power Down: Turn off the receiver completely using the physical power switch at the back.

2. Insert USB: Plug the USB stick into the rear USB port (this is usually more reliable for flashing than the front port).

3. Power On: Switch the receiver back on while watching the front panel display.

4. Initiate Flash: * When the display shows a message like “CONF” or “USB”, or asks if you want to upgrade, press the CH+ (Up) button on the front panel of the receiver.

   • If it doesn’t prompt you, some versions require holding the Power button on the front panel while switching on the rear power until the flashing message appears.

5. Wait: The display should change to “PROG” or “UPGRADING”. Do not turn off the power during this time.

6. Finish: Once the process is complete, the display will usually show “DONE” or “REBOOT”. Remove the USB stick and the receiver will automatically restart into the new image setup wizard.

Troubleshooting

• Not Detecting USB: If the box boots normally to the old image, try a different USB stick. These older receivers can be very picky about USB brands and sizes.

• File Path: Ensure the files are not double-foldered. The structure should be: USB Drive -> ixussone -> (bin/image files).

The flashing process should take approximately two to four minutes to complete, while the receiver
is being flashed it is vitally important that you DO NOT power the receiver down for any reason as
this can cause serious and or permanent damage.