[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash VisionNet Marvel1

The VisionNet Marvel1 is a specialized Enigma2 receiver that relies on a specific folder structure to trigger its update mode. It’s known for being a bit sensitive to USB types, so following the preparation steps closely is key.

Preparation

1. USB Drive: Use a FAT32 formatted USB stick. It is strongly recommended to use a USB 2.0 drive with a capacity of 8GB or less. High-speed USB 3.0 drives often fail to be recognized by the Marvel1 bootloader.

2. The Files: Extract your image zip file. You are looking for a folder named visionnet and a subfolder inside it named marvel1.

3. Path: Copy the visionnet folder to the root of your USB drive.

   • Structure: USB Stick -> visionnet -> marvel1 -> (image files: kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, etc.)

Flashing Steps

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

2. Insert USB: Plug the USB stick into the rear USB port for the most stable connection.

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

4. The Trigger: * Watch the front panel LED or the TV screen.

   • When the front panel display shows “UPDT” or a prompt appears, immediately press the Power Button on the front of the receiver.

5. Flashing Process: The display will show “prog” or a progress indicator. This usually takes 3 to 5 minutes. Do not cut the power during this phase.

6. Completion: The receiver will show “DONE” or “SUCCESS” and reboot automatically.

7. Finalize: Remove the USB stick as soon as the box starts to reboot to prevent it from detecting the flash files again.

Quick Troubleshooting

• Not Starting: If the box boots to your old image, ensure the folder name is exactly marvel1. If it still fails, try a different brand of USB stick; older “no-name” sticks often work best for flashing.

• Automatic Flash: If you have trouble with the front button, find the noforce file inside the marvel1 folder on your USB and rename it to force. The receiver will then flash automatically upon power-up.