[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash worldvision f1 plus

The Worldvision F1 Plus is a twin-tuner Enigma2 receiver known for its speed, but like many boxes from its generation, it is very specific about its file structure.

Preparation

1. USB Drive: Use a FAT32 formatted USB stick. For Worldvision models, an older USB 2.0 (4GB or 8GB) drive is the most reliable choice.

2. The Files: Extract your image zip (e.g., OpenATV, OpenViX). You must see a folder named worldvision and a subfolder inside it named f1plus.

3. Root Path: Copy the worldvision folder to the root of the USB drive.

   • Structure: USB Root > worldvision > f1plus > (files: kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, etc.)

Flashing Steps

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

2. Insert USB: Plug the USB stick into the front USB port (hidden behind the flap). This port is often prioritized for flashing on the F1 Plus.

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

4. The Trigger: * Watch the front VFD display. When it detects the USB, it will show a message like “Confirm?” or “Update?”.

   • Immediately press the Power Button on the front panel (behind the flap) to start the flash.

5. Monitoring: The display will change to “Flashing” or show a progress percentage. This typically takes 3 to 5 minutes.

6. Completion: Once the process is finished, the display will say “Success” or “Done”, and the box will reboot automatically.

7. Finalize: Remove the USB stick as soon as the box starts to reboot to avoid an endless update loop.

Quick Troubleshooting

• Box Boots Normally: If the receiver ignores the USB, ensure the folder name is exactly f1plus. Also, try using the rear USB port if the front one isn’t responding.

• The “Force” Shortcut: If the front button is hard to trigger, find the file named noforce in the f1plus folder on your USB and rename it to force. The receiver will then flash automatically upon power-up.