[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash Opticum AX ODIN Plus

To flash the Opticum AX ODIN Plus, you are using a slightly updated version of the original AX-Odin. While the hardware has more memory and a faster processor, the flashing logic remains tied to the specific “odin” folder structure.

Preparation

1. USB Drive: Use a high-quality USB 2.0 stick (8GB or less is best), formatted to FAT32.

2. Download Image: Ensure the image is specifically for the AX ODIN Plus (e.g., OpenATV, OpenHDF).

3. Extract Files: Unzip the folder on your PC. You will see a folder named odin.

4. Copy to USB: Transfer the entire odin folder to the root of the USB drive.

   • Structure: USB Stick -> odin -> plus -> (image files: kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, etc.).

The Flashing Process

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

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

3. Power On: Flip the rear power switch to ON.

4. Initiate Flash:

   • Watch the front panel LED display carefully.

   • When the display shows “UPDT”, press the Power button on the front panel immediately.

5. Wait: The display will show the flashing progress. Do not turn off the power during this time.

6. Complete: The box will reboot automatically. When you see the Enigma2 setup wizard on your TV, the flash is finished.

Important Notes for the “Plus” Model

• Folder Name: This is the most critical part. Unlike the standard AX-Odin (which uses /odin/ax/), the Plus model often looks for /odin/plus/. Check your extracted files; if the folder is named ax, try renaming it to plus if the box doesn’t recognize it.

• Force Update: To skip the button press, find the file noforce in the plus folder on your USB and rename it to force.

• USB Format: If the box boots to its old image, try re-formatting your USB using a specialized tool like “Rufus” to ensure it is a clean FAT32 MBR partition.