[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash DINOBOT 4K mini

Flashing the Dinobot 4K mini (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare the USB Drive

• Format: Use a high-quality USB 2.0 stick (FAT32). Hisilicon bootloaders are notoriously sensitive to USB 3.0/3.1 drives; a standard 4GB or 8GB USB 2.0 stick is the most reliable for this process.

• The Folder Path: Extract your Enigma2 image (OpenATV, etc.). The root of your USB drive must contain this exact folder:

  • USB_ROOT/dinobot/

• Verify Files: Inside the dinobot folder, ensure you have:

  • appcfg.bin, boot.img, fastboot.bin, kernel.bin, recovery.img, and rootfs.tar.bz2.

2. The Flashing Procedure

1. Power Down: Turn off the receiver using the physical power switch at the back (or unplug the power cable).

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

3. The Trigger (Remote Method):

   • Turn the power switch to ON (or plug it back in).

   • Immediately start tapping the Green Button on your Remote Control repeatedly.

   • Watch for Feedback: Since there is no VFD display, watch the LED on the front of the unit or the TV screen. When the TV displays an Update/Flash logo or the LED starts flashing rapidly, stop tapping.

4. Wait: The process will take about 3–5 minutes. Do not interrupt the power.

5. Finish: The receiver will reboot automatically into the Enigma2 setup wizard.

Dual-Boot Shortcuts

To switch between operating systems on the 4K mini during the initial boot splash:

• Hold Red Button: Boots into Enigma2.

• Hold Blue Button: Boots into Android TV.