Another Ultra Resurrected, i.e., how to jtag

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Another Ultra Resurrected, i.e., how to jtag



Reviving an Ultra

The following method has revived many an Ultra.
Following these steps should eliminate the DCU Fail error messages. Hopefully, I remembered what I did better this time. Since then, many Ultras revived.
All the files that I used can be found in the Revive Ultra Loader and bin zip files that are attached to avoid hunting for them. Download them both to a folder and unzip them.
First thing is to hook up the jtag cable ( or a printer extension cable between the Ultra and the computer). The approach below should be followed to the letter to avoid DCU Fail error messages.
Turn the Ultra ON in the back.
Run the SKYMAX_up1.3.exe program (see picture below).
Click on START.
Click on Erase. Wait till it competes.
Turn the Ultra OFF in the back. Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the Ultra back ON in the back.
Click on START.
Click on Erase. Wait till it completes.
Turn the Ultra OFF in the back. Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the Ultra back ON in the back.
Click on START.
Click on Erase. Wait till it completes.
Turn the Ultra OFF in the back. Wait 10 seconds.
Turn the Ultra back ON in the back.
Click on START.
Click on Write this time.
You will be asked for a bin. Use the fta.bin file that is in the Revive Ultra bin.zip file. Presumably, you unzipped the Revive Ultra Loaders and bin.zip files to a new folder you created.
You should see the 00000000 window changing. I think the all zero window counts up to 7FFFF000 when it is finished. Wait several minutes till this completes, and turn the unit OFF and disconnect the jtag cable.
If an error message occurs, Exit, turn OFF the unit, and repeat the sequence till no error message occurs.
Upon turning power back ON, you ought to see the clock/channel lights. At this point you are ready to load a functioning bin.
Attach the serial cable now, and load the file X-85CS_060301_272T2_Lightning_au_api(N).zip by Chancysand as it contains autoroll and doesn't require any resistor mods using Blacklist STB UPDATER 1.3.exe, all of which are included in the Revive Ultra Loaders and bin zip files attached, and then scan the satellite of interest.
If you use FortecLoader, select Flash, then pull down the menu to get LifeTime Ultra, browse to enter the bin and Download. Should the FortecLoader not work, I’ve also substituted Blacklist STB UPDATER 1.3.exe.

Additional info

Erase is the first Skymax operation

Once you execute Skymax, click erase. If you get an error, exit Skymax, turn the box Off for a few seconds and then repeat till you have a successful Erase. Then Exit, turn the unit Off, and then back ON, execute Skymax and click Start. If successful, click Wite and put in the fta.bin. I know this sounds like hocus pocus, but it does work.