Hacking your Series 2 DTivo just got a WHOLE lot easier...

[Gunnyman]

1) you need the HACKED kernel from the 5 dollar boot CD (this is IN the directions)

[kimsan]

Just a comment relevant to HR10-250 owners.

If your choose to do Those verY special other things, don't expect amazing xfer times. ftp "get" functions seems to do 2-3 MB/s, but "put" is more like .5 MB/s.

HD streams (even D*'s HD-Lite) are huge. SD streams take less than actual time to xfer.

Oh yeah, I have yet to successfully FXP directly (SmartFTP) and am hesitant to post on the other forum. Also, SmartFTP declares every "get" xfer a failure, but Filezilla just trucks along with fine results. WTF?

[saltydog4791]

hello all,

Well after reading thru all of this I have decided to take the plunge with my HR10-250. But I am unable to purchase/download the $5 cd from ptvupgrade. Their store seems to be down. Is there any other place to purchase/download the CD. My trigger finger is itchy. Would love to do this on my night off.

mike

[rbautch]

Just a comment relevant to HR10-250 owners.

If your choose to do Those verY special other things, don't expect amazing xfer times. ftp "get" functions seems to do 2-3 MB/s, but "put" is more like .5 MB/s.

HD streams (even D*'s HD-Lite) are huge. SD streams take less than actual time to xfer.

Oh yeah, I have yet to successfully FXP directly (SmartFTP) and am hesitant to post on the other forum. Also, SmartFTP declares every "get" xfer a failure, but Filezilla just trucks along with fine results. WTF? I think your subtlety is wearing thin, and you're crossing a line that could get this thread closed. Just a friendly suggestion to start your own thread if you want to push the rules here.

[rbautch]

Hi,

I have a HR10-250. I put two WD 250GB drives in it and had it hacked fine for years with FTP access. I had some brown outs at my house and somehow something got corrupted and I am reinstalling the OS.

While doing this, I read about ZIPPER and decided to just by Instantcake CD for the HR10-250 with the f kernel. I orignally had the baseline version when I hacekd it years ago.

I verified that the HR10-250 boots up and has the f kernel now and has still sees both drives (though it seems that I will lose all the recordings that I never moved off the HR10-250 to my HTPC HD's.)

I then created the "Tools CD" and used the kernel from the Intantcake CD.

When I run Zipper, I get the following:

/CDROM/SUPERPATCH-67all-nutkase-1.1.tcl = binary operatoor expected
Hacked kernel is not on the tools disk. Exiting...

I do have the 000001 file from the Instantcake CD on the CD.

Any insights as to what is going on?

thx

- kevin
You're getting the kernel and the software image mixed up. The software is f, and is named 000001. The kernel that is supposed to be on the CD is not there.

[kimsan]

I think your subtlety is wearing thin, and you're crossing a line that could get this thread closed. Just a friendly suggestion to start your own thread if you want to push the rules here.

No push and no crossing intended. I listen.

[bengalfreak]

I'm having a problem before ever getting to the zipper. When I install my 160GB Seagate in my PC and boot with the PTV boot disk, the size is erroneously reported as 137GB. If I get out my handy, dandy Seagate HD tools disk and reformat the drive, it correctly gets reported as 160GB. I reboot with the PTV boot disk, the drive is still correctly reported as 160GB. I run the zipper and restore the image. Reboot and the drive is still correctly identified. I rerun the zipper, it completes succesfully. I can mount the root partition fine. And an ls shows everything you think it would. But when I shut down the PC, load it into my Tivo, and plug it in, it stays on "Welcome powering up forever". If I take the drive out of the Tivo and put it back in the PC, it once again boots (with the PTV boot CD) showing only 137GB of space.

I know my PC is LBA48 aware because I have a 160GB Western Digital drive that the zipper works fine on. It boots perfectly in the same Tivo and shows 174 hours available. I am just stumped to no end. Anyone have any ideas?

[kevincol]

You're getting the kernel and the software image mixed up. The software is f, and is named 000001. The kernel that is supposed to be on the CD is not there.

Thanks, that was the problem. I should have looked at the screen shot closer in the directions and I would have caught that.

[zardoz007]

I can ping my Tivo's address and it works, my router shows it in the client list, JavaHMO info is showing on the TV, but Telnet says "Could not open connction, on port 23" and typing the Tivo's address does not get me to TWP. Also ftp does not connect.

A couple of days ago this was all working. I set a password in TWP and I gave Hackman its own password too. Is there some setting I might have changed that is not allowing me to access via address?

I am using the address that my router says is connected, (the one that pings).

[Gunnyman]

hmm
I was going to ask if ftp works but you say it doesn't.
Has the tivo rebooted recently?
I bet that your author file got messed up.
Safety tip when working with hackman:
always always always ftp your author file to your PC in case it gets modified in ways that make you unhappy. After hackman does it's thing, examine your author file BEFORE your tivo reboots.

[drewkr]

did you put tivotools.tar on your tools disk, or is it still a .rar file?

fixed thanks
bad tar file

[Gunnyman]

fixed thanks
bad tar file
Good!
I had to dig back in my troubleshooting brain for that one :)

[zardoz007]

I rebooted a couple of times trying to get my router to see it.

I have the stuff to make a serial cable. Can I move a "stock" author file from Zipper via serial? If so, what commands/path do I need?

[Gunnyman]

it would be a zmodem transfer
the file needs to be placed in /etc/rc.d/
If you want, you can edit the author file yourself in Joe or Vi (shudder)

[GR00316]

Hey thanks for all the info I've recieved off this site. About to hack my first tivo today or tomorrow, quick question though. For the Hughes HDVR2 is there anyway to get a 6.2 image without going through instantcake? Was just curious. Sorry if this is against the rules to ask here. I didn't see it as a problem but if it is just ignore this. (I do have a 4.0.1 image that a friend had, what features will I be missing, plus a 3.1.1)

I have everything else I need except for the 6.2 image to use with the zipper.

[zardoz007]

Heard of but unfamiliar with this type off transfer. We are still talking serial, correct?

I'm a "clicker". Could you give me the command line sequence? Also, have not done serial connection before, assume there are some com port settings on my XP machine?

[Gunnyman]

I am not familiar with the process
would pulling the drive be easier for you?

[zardoz007]

Pulling the drive might be the only way. I'm hunting down zmodem and hyperterminal stuff right now. If I find a good solution I will post.

Anyone else out there with a good iIdea I'd like to hear.
Thanks Gunny

[Gunnyman]

Hey thanks for all the info I've recieved off this site. About to hack my first tivo today or tomorrow, quick question though. For the Hughes HDVR2 is there anyway to get a 6.2 image without going through instantcake? Was just curious. Sorry if this is against the rules to ask here. I didn't see it as a problem but if it is just ignore this. (I do have a 4.0.1 image that a friend had, what features will I be missing, plus a 3.1.1)

I have everything else I need except for the 6.2 image to use with the zipper.
if you activate it and let it dial in, it will update to 6.2 by itself.

[rbautch]

Hey thanks for all the info I've recieved off this site. About to hack my first tivo today or tomorrow, quick question though. For the Hughes HDVR2 is there anyway to get a 6.2 image without going through instantcake? Was just curious. Sorry if this is against the rules to ask here. I didn't see it as a problem but if it is just ignore this. (I do have a 4.0.1 image that a friend had, what features will I be missing, plus a 3.1.1)

I have everything else I need except for the 6.2 image to use with the zipper.
You definitately want 6.2, not 4.01 or 3.11. There are other ways to get one, and varying opinions on whether or not it's a good idea. Seach this thread for more information.

[rbautch]

I'm having a problem before ever getting to the zipper. When I install my 160GB Seagate in my PC and boot with the PTV boot disk, the size is erroneously reported as 137GB. If I get out my handy, dandy Seagate HD tools disk and reformat the drive, it correctly gets reported as 160GB. I reboot with the PTV boot disk, the drive is still correctly reported as 160GB. I run the zipper and restore the image. Reboot and the drive is still correctly identified. I rerun the zipper, it completes succesfully. I can mount the root partition fine. And an ls shows everything you think it would. But when I shut down the PC, load it into my Tivo, and plug it in, it stays on "Welcome powering up forever". If I take the drive out of the Tivo and put it back in the PC, it once again boots (with the PTV boot CD) showing only 137GB of space.

I know my PC is LBA48 aware because I have a 160GB Western Digital drive that the zipper works fine on. It boots perfectly in the same Tivo and shows 174 hours available. I am just stumped to no end. Anyone have any ideas?
Try restoring your image manually with mfstools, and then see how much space it reports when you boot it up. You might also try a different image.

[drewkr]

did you put tivotools.tar on your tools disk, or is it still a .rar file?

Thanks, this fixed it. Had a bad tar file.

Another issue - after the 6.2 upgrade with instantcake on a brand new disk and the zipper I cannot get any Directv channels lower than 100 on my HDVR2. Looking at the tivoweb logo assignment page it looks like I they are all associated with some channels in Chicago. That may not be part of the problem but could the upgrade have come from a Chicago based image which is inabling my use of local area channels? I also noted that the area code on the set was not local and changed it to mine. Will this self correct after some time or is there something I need to do?

[Gunnyman]

have you run thru guided setup and rebooted?

[rpdre1]

Thanks, this fixed it. Had a bad tar file.

Another issue - after the 6.2 upgrade with instantcake on a brand new disk and the zipper I cannot get any Directv channels lower than 100 on my HDVR2. Looking at the tivoweb logo assignment page it looks like I they are all associated with some channels in Chicago. That may not be part of the problem but could the upgrade have come from a Chicago based image which is inabling my use of local area channels? I also noted that the area code on the set was not local and changed it to mine. Will this self correct after some time or is there something I need to do?


call 1800directv dial extension 721

[djustice_tsy]

i have a dtivo running version 7 software. are there any easy ways to get usb ports and wireless network working or will i have to do the whole 6.2 upgrade with instantcake deal.

[The Flush]

There is no such thing as a DTivo running version 7 software.

[tmanly]

Hello Gunnyman from Fantastic Greenwood, SC
I read a lot of your post and decided to speak to you from down south...

[Gunnyman]

Howwwwwww-deeeee!

[mcornell]

Hey all, I got my new 120 GB drive zippered, put back in the Dtivo, ran all the scripts and everything went pretty darn smooth. I had an issue with an SATA drive initially, but Gunny et al got me through the issue.

Had a couple of questions about setting up wireless bridging that were answered in language easy enough for even me to understand. ;)

JavaHMO was a little confusing at first, but I've got that running as well.

Just wanted to say thanks to to all, especially the 'regulars'. Great tool and, what's more impressive, great support.....who says you get what you pay for? Not me.

Thanks again.
-Mike

[Whitefokes]

So, first post, but I've been lurking around for a while. Upgraded a Tivo to a bigger hard drive before, but now trying to use zipper to upgrade everything.

I'm working off a fresh drive with an RCA DVR40. I am using InstantCake and the LBA48 boot disk. I followed the zipper instructions and everything went as expected. All messages reported success.

I reinstalled the drive and powered on. The first pass through went as expected. Got past "Welcome, powering up." and into "Almost there" and then it reset as mentioned in the instructions.

Then, it went through those same screens again, but then went to a green "Warning, Severe error. Leave your TIVO powered on for at least 3 hours (or until it resets) -- paraphrasing" After about 5 seconds it would restart, and then gets stuck in that same restart loop...

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your help

EDIT: So, I opened it back up, checked all the cables, and everything seemed to be in securely. I put back in the original HD and it booted fine, so hardware seems to be OK. I'll try starting from scratch, but any thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated...

[hpfanatic]

I have my HR10-250 zippered fine, but it is too far away from my router to use a cable. I have a Linksys USB200 v1 for it and just got a Linksys WRT54G router to use as a wireless bridge for it like has been suggested.

I am totally lost in trying to get it to work as a wireless bridge. There does not seem to be a simple setting for WET. Do I need one of the third party firmwares? Mine is a v4, so none of those I have found will work with this one.

Can someone who has one of these exact routers, using it as a wireless bridge to another router, help me with the settings?

[Gunnyman]

you need 3rd party firmware.

[mskreis]

I have my HR10-250 zippered fine, but it is too far away from my router to use a cable. I have a Linksys USB200 v1 for it and just got a Linksys WRT54G router to use as a wireless bridge for it like has been suggested.

I am totally lost in trying to get it to work as a wireless bridge. There does not seem to be a simple setting for WET. Do I need one of the third party firmwares? Mine is a v4, so none of those I have found will work with this one.

Can someone who has one of these exact routers, using it as a wireless bridge to another router, help me with the settings?

Go here and start reading:

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=34

I'm using dd-wrt on both a WRT54G and WRT54GS and have them bridged and using WPA. I have an hr10-250 and a DSR7000 connected to the brided router via FA-120s and everything works great.

[TechniKal]

Just to verify: If I want to run a wireless connection, I'll first need to connect to the unit via a wired connection to kick off the rest of the Zipper script?

I've been able to successfully create the drive image and run the zipper script on it. I load it into the tivo and power up with my Dlink DWL-122 wireless adaptor plugged in. SSID is correct. No security is enable on the router. The tivo will boot, then reboot. However, the adaptor never attaches to the network. I can't telnet in.

Should I just get a serial cable or hardwire ethernet adaptor, or should the wireless link work, indicating I'm doing something wrong?

Thanks!

[rbautch]

Just to verify: If I want to run a wireless connection, I'll first need to connect to the unit via a wired connection to kick off the rest of the Zipper script?

I've been able to successfully create the drive image and run the zipper script on it. I load it into the tivo and power up with my Dlink DWL-122 wireless adaptor plugged in. SSID is correct. No security is enable on the router. The tivo will boot, then reboot. However, the adaptor never attaches to the network. I can't telnet in.

Should I just get a serial cable or hardwire ethernet adaptor, or should the wireless link work, indicating I'm doing something wrong?

Thanks! Wireless should work. Do you get a link light on the adapter? Try a different IP address or the other USB port.

[TechniKal]

The power led on the adaptor lights, but the link light does not. I was able to use the adaptor on a PC and it connected, so it seems to be working - just not with the Directivo.

I'll try a different IP and USB port. What's the best way to change IP's - just rerun the zipper script on the drive again?

[blueshoo]

Many thanks to Gunnyman, rbautch, and everyone else who's contributed to this project and the support of it. Was able to do a very clean install of everything, including setting my previous WEP on the wireless configuration (would think this would be fairly popular; may want to call more attention to how to do so).

Thanks!!

[hpfanatic]

Go here and start reading:

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=34

I'm using dd-wrt on both a WRT54G and WRT54GS and have them bridged and using WPA. I have an hr10-250 and a DSR7000 connected to the brided router via FA-120s and everything works great.

Thanks for pointing me to the info!

I got the DD-WRT firmware, flashed the router no problem and am almost there. I have the router connected in Client mode wirelessly using wep, and I can access the router web interface using the ip my belkin router gave it. When I connect a computer to it, I get connected to the network through the belkin fine, but when I then connect it to the Tivo I can't telnet, or ftp to it. I'm close, but not quite there.

[drewkr]

I have been able to do a successful upgrade using a new disk and now have my old disk which is a 180 Gb one that I previously hacked using Hinsdale (a yr ago). It has version 3.1 on it. I'd like to run 6.2 just like my new drive and put in in my second Tivo but I'd like to retain the programs that are on there. Can I run the Zipper with a 6.2 image on the CD and save the existing streams? If not, how can I do it?

[Gunnyman]

no
you have to let it dial in and get 6.2 on its own.

[drewkr]

no
you have to let it dial in and get 6.2 on its own.

does directv upgrade to 6.2 on a HDVR2? it has dialed in recently w/o an update to 6.2. should I call them?

[ttodd1]

yes it will but it will not happen on its first dialin. It may take a week or more....

[drewkr]

yes it will but it will not happen on its first dialin. It may take a week or more....

wierd thing is that this box has been running this way for months w/o an upgrade to 6.2.

[Markman07]

Amazing! Gunnyman & Rbautch thanks so much!

I ran the zipper and within 30 minutes (if that) I had to drive back in the Tivo working. Since then I have been doing some serious reading and have been able to do things (HMO, etc) that I never could have dreamed of! Now I want to upgrade/replace my two /series 1 and my R10 with hacked Tivos! Unfortunately my wife thinks we need to pay bills and feed the kids ! COME ON !!! :D

Just amazing.

If nothing else this makes me a little upset at Directv! This SHOULD have been possible years ago...Thank goodness for studs like the G man and Mr. Rbautch and the many others people like me can enjoy some sweet features ! Now I really dislike the R15.

Mark :)

[Gunnyman]

wierd thing is that this box has been running this way for months w/o an upgrade to 6.2.
definitely call DTV then. The roll out has certainly been completed by now.

[Tivogre]

It seems that there are several posts lately about DirecTV boxes "automatically" upgrading to 6.2.

I though that DirecTV refused to do this; the only way to get network / MRV features was hacking.

What is the story with DTV WRT 6.2?

[Gunnyman]

6.2 is sanctioned software from DTV. It CONTAINS all the code to do what the zipper does.
The zipper simply turns it all on.

[Tivogre]

I guess I didn't realize this, since prior to a couple of weeks ago, the only S2 box I owned was the HR10-250.

Then I discovered the ZIPPER. I now have 7 S2 boxes counting the 10-250.... 5 Zippered so far. Every active DTV receiver I own has now been replaced with a zippered Tivo; it's AWESOME!

Hard to believe that DTV will ROLL-OUT the software CRIPPLED!!!

Hopefully someone in the community will figure out 6.2 for the 10-250. Doesn't seem like DTV is (or will be) with the program.

Thanks for lifting me out of the fog (again).

[zardoz007]

Gunny,
No attempt to serial worked. Hyperterminal is mystery.
Can you give me copy syntax to get my author file on my Tivo drive

Used boot cd to get to prompt, put the tools cd in and mounted it, changed directory to cd.

Tivo drive is Secondary Slave. Do I need Mount command for it as well?

[Gunnyman]

sending a PM to unclutter this thread...
PM sent

[GR00316]

after completing the hinsdale guide and backing up my hard drive on my computer is there a reason to still not use the Original Hard drive with the Tivo. It's the only hard drive I have to use right now. If something does happen with the drive can I just reinstall the backup file? Plus is the Instantcake CD the same thing as what I just backed up?

This is a refurbished backup tivo I purchased for $15 so worse comes to worse I just reactivate my other tivo and I got a 40 gig drive for $15 lol or at this point I spend the $20.

[qwertypo]

Not sure. Check your author file and see if the PATH is set correctly.

Sorry, but where would I find the author file? Can I locate the Author file in FTP? or do I need to use Telnet?

[Tivogre]

Sorry, but where would I find the author file? Can I locate the Author file in FTP? or do I need to use Telnet?

The file is /etc/rc.d/rc.sysinit.author

Be careful editing it.... if you mess it up, or set the permissions incorrectly, your Tivo may not boot.

You should telnet to your box and edit the file using the joe editor.

[Gunnyman]

with no author file tivo will boot fine. You willl just lose network access.

[GR00316]

Then type ONE of the following commands to actually perform the single drive backup:
(This is assuming you have connected your drives as described above: If you have used different IDE drive connections then make sure to adjust the following commands accordingly)

mfsbackup -6so /mnt/dos/tivo.bak /dev/hdc (Boot Cd and Floppy users command for Series 1 Standalones and DirecTiVos)
or
mfsbackup -f 9999 -6so /mnt/dos/tivo.bak /dev/hdc (Boot Cd and Floppy users command for Series 2 Standalones and DirecTiVos) This is the method I used
or
mfsbackup -l 32 -6so /mnt/dos/tivo.bak /dev/hdc (UK TiVo with v2.5.5 command)

Trying to backup my Tivo image to another hard drive.
hda = my Windows installed NTFS C: Drive
hdb = My FAT32 Formatted drive
hdc = My CD Rom with MFStools boot disk
hdd = My Tivo 40GB drive

When attempting to backup the drive I get the error (/mnt/dos/tivo.bak: Read-only file system.)

What am I doing wrong.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
might have fixed my own problem or made it worse. I changed #mount /dev/hda1 /mtn/dos to mount /dev/hdb1 /mnt/dos seems to be backing up a 1.4 gig file now....10% done....hope I realized my own error.

[dshinnick]

I've hacked some regular Tivo's in the past and I'm interested in zippering a Hughes S2 DTivo I have now, but what I haven't found is a simple list of everything the zipper actually does; the features it "adds" to the box. Where could I find that?

And, add my thanks to the pile, Gunny. Great job. But, I would like to know exactly what's going to be added to the box before I go to the trouble.

dave

[Finnstang]

Trying to backup my Tivo image to another hard drive.
hda = my Windows installed NTFS C: Drive
hdb = My FAT32 Formatted drive
hdc = My CD Rom with MFStools boot disk
hdd = My Tivo 40GB drive

When attempting to backup the drive I get the error (/mnt/dos/tivo.bak: Read-only file system.)

What am I doing wrong.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
might have fixed my own problem or made it worse. I changed #mount /dev/hda1 /mtn/dos to mount /dev/hdb1 /mnt/dos seems to be backing up a 1.4 gig file now....10% done....hope I realized my own error.
yeah, you should have done mount /dev/hdb1 /mnt/dos . The first time, you mounted the NTFS drive and MFStools can't write to NTFS.

[Gunnyman]

I've hacked some regular Tivo's in the past and I'm interested in zippering a Hughes S2 DTivo I have now, but what I haven't found is a simple list of everything the zipper actually does; the features it "adds" to the box. Where could I find that?

And, add my thanks to the pile, Gunny. Great job. But, I would like to know exactly what's going to be added to the box before I go to the trouble.

dave
Ok here we go :)
The zipper essentially automates my "unguide" and installs rbautch's enhancements.
1) installs a killhdinitrd kernel
2) turns on telnet and ftp
3) installs USB 2.0 drivers for better network performance
4) installs superpatch which turns on HMO/MRV on a SD Tivo
5) installs Tivoweb Plus
6) installs CRON to automate housekeeping of the system (delete log files etc)
7) installs joe text editor which is easier to use than vi.
8) installs several aliases to make commands easier (rw to mount tivo filesystem as writable for example)

Probably some other things but you get the idea. The rbautch enhancemant script thread gives full details since that's where the bulk of the hacks are actually done.

[dshinnick]

Very good! Thanks.

dave

[rpdre1]

Thanks for pointing me to the info!

I got the DD-WRT firmware, flashed the router no problem and am almost there. I have the router connected in Client mode wirelessly using wep, and I can access the router web interface using the ip my belkin router gave it. When I connect a computer to it, I get connected to the network through the belkin fine, but when I then connect it to the Tivo I can't telnet, or ftp to it. I'm close, but not quite there.


you have to set in the wireless options Client-Bridge as the Wireless Mode.

the mode you are using is creating a seprate subnet on your network (NOT what you want)

Client-Bridge will fix it.

[dbackswc2001]

Ok here we go :)
The zipper essentially automates my "unguide" and installs rbautch's enhancements.
1) installs a killhdinitrd kernel
2) turns on telnet and ftp
3) installs USB 2.0 drivers for better network performance
4) installs superpatch which turns on HMO/MRV on a SD Tivo
5) installs Tivoweb Plus
6) installs CRON to automate housekeeping of the system (delete log files etc)
7) installs joe text editor which is easier to use than vi.
8) installs several aliases to make commands easier (rw to mount tivo filesystem as writable for example)

Probably some other things but you get the idea. The rbautch enhancemant script thread gives full details since that's where the bulk of the hacks are actually done.

I have a 10-250 as well as the earlier SD DirecTivo. From #4 above do I take it that I can not "zipper" my 10-250? I thought I had read earlier posts that this was now possible?

I want to do both units and then be bale to connect them both together and also us a PC server

I am doing a lot of reading before I start so want to get my fact straight

[Gunnyman]

zipper skips that on a HD Tivo

[dbackswc2001]

zipper skips that on a HD Tivo

Does that mean just a native HD Tivo or the HR10-250 also? Does this mean there is no way to use hmo/mrv on a HR10-250?

What about Tivo Desktop or Tivo2Go? I want to make the 10-250 my primary unit with the idea of using the older unit and a PC server I am building as offloaded storgae and backup.

Has anybody else done something similar already?

[Finnstang]

Does that mean just a native HD Tivo or the HR10-250 also? Does this mean there is no way to use hmo/mrv on a HR10-250?

What about Tivo Desktop or Tivo2Go? I want to make the 10-250 my primary unit with the idea of using the older unit and a PC server I am building as offloaded storgae and backup.

Has anybody else done something similar already?
You can zipper the HR10-250, but HMO/MRV is not supported and probably will never be. This includes TiVo Desktop and TiVo2Go. The onlY way to get shows off the HR10-250 is using a tool that cannot be discussed here.

[dbackswc2001]

Where should I look or am I not alowed to ask?

[Finnstang]

Google "hack dtivo" with the quotes. The top result is the website, although it probably won't be a thread you care about. Search for your answers there. They aren't very friendly to questions about things that are easily found when searching.

[dbackswc2001]

You can zipper the HR10-250, but HMO/MRV is not supported and probably will never be. This includes TiVo Desktop and TiVo2Go. The onlY way to get shows off the HR10-250 is using a tool that cannot be discussed here.

Finnstang -

Thank You, I am off to do more reading - any other advice or suggestions always appreciated.

[neosolace]

hi folks, bit of a newb here.... I loaded up a fresh drive with a virgin 6.2 image, and ran the zipper cd on it. After I get through the setup, everything appears to show up fine, guidewise and all....except for my local channels. They only show "to be announced" in the guide, and when I try to tune to them, they show up as "Channel not Available". Did I do something wrong?

[Gunnyman]

nope
you can call 1800directv and enter extension 711 and your locals will re-appear in like 5 minutes
or just wait and they return on their own in ~24

[Markman07]

from what I have read is if you wait 24-48 hours they show up or you can call Directv and use the automated system and put in 711 so they hit your box again with the activation.

[The Flush]

Another noob question.

hda = target tivo drive primary master
hdb = not used primary slave
hdc = not used secondary master
hdd = cd rom secondary slave

I had no problem burning the boot cd and can boot into linux fine. I think I may not have done the tools cd correctly. I know burning of the tools cd using Nero and CSBurnerXP Pro3 have been discussed, but I want to verify this is my problem before I go back to re-read again. I've tried Nero Ultra 7 and CD BurnerXP Pro 3 to burn the tools cd in joliet mode, but when i get to step 5f, I get stuck.

mount /dev/hdd /cdrom
/dev/hdd: success
mount: block device /dev/hdd is write protected, mounting read only
/dev/hdd: read only file system
mount: you must specify file system file system type
cd /cdrom
sh zipper.sh
zipper.sh: no such file or directory
cd /
umount /cdrom
/cdrom: not mounted


So, is this me screwing up the tools cd? How can I verify whether I've done it correctly while still in Windows XP? or do I have to go all the way thru the process before I find out if I did it right. My CD directory before burning has the same files as in the Zipper instructions.

Thanks for the help.

[Finnstang]

If you view the CD in XP, do you see all the files that you put on the Tools CD? Once you do the cd /cdrom command, can you do an ls and see the same files?

[TechniKal]

Wireless should work. Do you get a link light on the adapter? Try a different IP address or the other USB port.


Ok - I tried another IP address and both USB ports - still no go. The power light on the DWL-122 will light, but the Link light never does. Checking the router shows no attached devices for the IP I set up.

I'm going to try and get a serial cable and see if I can kick off the scripts that way.

A couple of additional questions - I have a 2 drive system that I'd like to retain the recordings on. Can I just run the Zipper script on the main drive?

Thanks!

[bnm81002]

Another noob question.

hda = target tivo drive primary master
hdb = not used primary slave
hdc = not used secondary master
hdd = cd rom secondary slave

I had no problem burning the boot cd and can boot into linux fine. I think I may not have done the tools cd correctly. I know burning of the tools cd using Nero and CSBurnerXP Pro3 have been discussed, but I want to verify this is my problem before I go back to re-read again. I've tried Nero Ultra 7 and CD BurnerXP Pro 3 to burn the tools cd in joliet mode, but when i get to step 5f, I get stuck.

mount /dev/hdd /cdrom
/dev/hdd: success
mount: block device /dev/hdd is write protected, mounting read only
/dev/hdd: read only file system
mount: you must specify file system file system type
cd /cdrom
sh zipper.sh
zipper.sh: no such file or directory
cd /
umount /cdrom
/cdrom: not mounted


So, is this me screwing up the tools cd? How can I verify whether I've done it correctly while still in Windows XP? or do I have to go all the way thru the process before I find out if I did it right. My CD directory before burning has the same files as in the Zipper instructions.

Thanks for the help.



I saw someone mentioned about it in here, the tools cd has to be burned as a data disc not as a boot disc, which one did you burn it as? but do as Finnstang suggested, check the contents of the CD that you burned the tools cd in, to see what contents that you have

[Whitefokes]

So I got everything up and running... I have telnet access to my Tivo, but when I try to run tweak.sh it looks like this:

bash-2.02# sh tweak.sh
mv: /hacks/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
chmod: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory

Running rbautch Hacked Tivo Enhancements...
tar: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
Do you want to run the "express" version (for advanced users)? [y/n]: n
tweak.sh: /enhancements/start.sh: No such file or directory


My zipper cd looks just identical to the image on the zipper instructions... any suggestions?

Thanks...

[Vito the TiVo]

So I got everything up and running... I have telnet access to my Tivo, but when I try to run tweak.sh it looks like this:

bash-2.02# sh tweak.sh
mv: /hacks/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
chmod: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory

Running rbautch Hacked Tivo Enhancements...
tar: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
Do you want to run the "express" version (for advanced users)? [y/n]: n
tweak.sh: /enhancements/start.sh: No such file or directory

My zipper cd looks just identical to the image on the zipper instructions... any suggestions?

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3610568&&#post3610568

[bengalfreak]

If you are using WinXP, the easiest way to burn the tools disc is to just use the XP burning wizard. Just drag the files to your CD drive window and then select 'Write these files to CD'. It takes like 5 min. and works just fine. You don't need Nero for the tools disc unless you are using some other version of Windows.

[The Flush]

If you view the CD in XP, do you see all the files that you put on the Tools CD? Once you do the cd /cdrom command, can you do an ls and see the same files?

In Windows Explorer, I can see all the files on the CD. Windows lists the file system as CDFS if that helps. 283 MB

In linux, we I cd /cdrom and then ls , I see nothing.

Does it matter whether I use CD-R vs CR-RW media?

[Finnstang]

I used a CD-R to do mine. You can try what bengalfreak suggested and use the integrated burning within XP if you are using XP. I used CDBurnerXP Pro 3 to do mine, but Nero should work equally well. Make sure, as bnm81002 said, you are doing a data cd and not trying to burn an image for the tools cd.

Edit: The contents of my tools CD is only like 10 MB, do you have an image on there as well? Also, I removed some comments about CDFS, mine is the same.

Another edit: Make sure if you use Nero or CDBurnerXP, you finalize the CD.

[Tonedeaf]

The Flush,

I had the exact same issue and figured out it wasn't the disc that was the issue, it was the drive letter that I was using while typing in the commands. Be sure you have those correct. Hopefully something as simple as my issue. :)

[GR00316]

HDVR2 is what I have and a Linksys USB200M Version 2. From what I've read that doesn't work. Is this correct or has was that information outdated...which I'm hoping but sure that it's not.

[rbautch]

You can use it, but not until after you've run the enhancement script. Of course, you can't run the enhancement script without connecting to the tivo first. So, either run the script with a serial cable, or borrow another adapter.

[GR00316]

You can use it, but not until after you've run the enhancement script. Of course, you can't run the enhancement script without connecting to the tivo first. So, either run the script with a serial cable, or borrow another adapter.


hmmmm don't think I have a serial cable as far as I know....and no other adaptor....hmmm might have to order the Netgear FA120
oh well.

[Tonedeaf]

OK, so now I have all of these great hacks on my DirecTivo. Is there a how to that I can read to use TivoWeb and all of the other added features?

How about the Music and PIctures menu item I now have, how do I get my main pc with music and pictures on it hooked up to the Tivo now?

Thanks all.

[mikehome]

I need to zipper another DVR (Philips 704)......I already have Instant Cake for both Samsungs and a Philips DSR7000, Can I use either of these images for the 704?

[MidnightRider]

HDVR2 is what I have and a Linksys USB200M Version 2. From what I've read that doesn't work. Is this correct or has was that information outdated...which I'm hoping but sure that it's not.

Actually, the version 2 USB200M does not work without some additional hacking. You can find updated drivers on the DDB forum that you'll need to ftp onto your unit; they'll replace the existing drivers and then you're good.

[MidnightRider]

Ok - I tried another IP address and both USB ports - still no go. The power light on the DWL-122 will light, but the Link light never does. Checking the router shows no attached devices for the IP I set up.

I'm going to try and get a serial cable and see if I can kick off the scripts that way.

A couple of additional questions - I have a 2 drive system that I'd like to retain the recordings on. Can I just run the Zipper script on the main drive?

Thanks!

I had the same issue with a DWL-122 I had lying about when I couldn't get the USB200M v.2 to work. I finally got frustrated enough to figure out how to load the new drivers that enable the 200Mv2 to work (see prior post).

[MidnightRider]

OK, so now I have all of these great hacks on my DirecTivo. Is there a how to that I can read to use TivoWeb and all of the other added features?

How about the Music and PIctures menu item I now have, how do I get my main pc with music and pictures on it hooked up to the Tivo now?

Thanks all.

Search for JavaHMO ... and TivoServer. I found most of the info I needed here, but got the apps from the sourceforge project sites for each.

[Gunnyman]

Actually, the version 2 USB200M does not work without some additional hacking. You can find updated drivers on the DDB forum that you'll need to ftp onto your unit; they'll replace the existing drivers and then you're good.

they also get installed by the zipper, but only after you connect to bash...

[The Flush]

The Flush,

I had the exact same issue and figured out it wasn't the disc that was the issue, it was the drive letter that I was using while typing in the commands. Be sure you have those correct. Hopefully something as simple as my issue. :)


My cdrom is definitely hdd. It is listed as such by the PTV boot disc.

Is is normal to get these messages when mounting the cdrom?

/dev/hdd: success
mount: block device /dev/hdd is write protected, mounting read only
/dev/hdd: read only file system
mount: you must specify file system file system type

[Gunnyman]

what is your mount command?
if cdrom is on hdd then mount /dev/hdd /cdrom
is that your command?

[The Flush]

I saw someone mentioned about it in here, the tools cd has to be burned as a data disc not as a boot disc, which one did you burn it as? but do as Finnstang suggested, check the contents of the CD that you burned the tools cd in, to see what contents that you have


Definitely burned as a data disc, not a boot cd. I have the following contents on my CD when viewed in Windows Explorer:

000001 280,398 KB
bootpage 8 KB
network.tcl 4 KB
rbautch_files.tgz 2,494 KB
rc.sysinit.author 1KB
set_mrv_names_67.tcl 14 KB
superpatch-67all-Nutkase-1.1.tcl 14 KB
tivotools.tar 5,960 KB
tweak.sh 3 KB
tweak_uninstall.sh 3 KB
VMLINUX_.GZ 1,177 KB
zipper.sh 10 KB

When I view the Disc Info in CDBurnerXP Pro3, it says
Media Type: CD-R
Disc Status: Closed
Multi-Session Allowed: Unchecked
Import Allowed: Checked
Number of 1
Last Session Status: Closed Session
Disc Type (CD CD-DA/CD-ROM
Detected File Systems
ISO9660: Checked
Joliet: Checked
UDF : Unchecked
Other Unchecked
Total Capacity: 284 MB
Free Space: 0 MB
Used Space: 284 MB

[The Flush]

what is your mount command?
if cdrom is on hdd then mount /dev/hdd /cdrom
is that your command?


That is what I am typing. The spacing is mount_/dev/hdd_/cdrom correct? Sometimes the spacing is hard to tell in the instructions. Is the write protected and read only file system report supposed to be there?

[Gunnyman]

yes
because a cdrom is read only and thus write protected.

[The Flush]

Any other thoughts on what I should try? When at the cdrom/# prompt, and try ls , there are no files listed. The only other thing I've done out of the ordinary is edit zipper.sh in textpad to add a larger swap for my 300GB drive and the tpip line. I did a file save as and made sure file type was unix. Could something like this screw things up? It still seems like I should at least see a list when doing the ls command, even if I did not edit the zipper.sh correctly.

[BRIOLS6]

I ran the zipper last night and I get the same error when the disk trys to mount my harddrive while it's running it's script. It says - mount: you must specify the system type. Unable to mount your tivo drive. Please confirm there is a valid image on your drive and that it is properly connected to your pc. I've tried switching my drive to a different cable. I've tried a blank 250 gb drive thats been formatted fat32, and also a drive that has a backup of my hr10-250 on it from mfsrestore. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Help please.

[bnm81002]

Any other thoughts on what I should try? When at the cdrom/# prompt, and try ls , there are no files listed. The only other thing I've done out of the ordinary is edit zipper.sh in textpad to add a larger swap for my 300GB drive and the tpip line. I did a file save as and made sure file type was unix. Could something like this screw things up? It still seems like I should at least see a list when doing the ls command, even if I did not edit the zipper.sh correctly.




I would try to burn another tools cd, if you have a CD-RW disc use it, that way you can always erase the contents if something goes wrong and burn again, it wouldn't hurt to burn another one anyway

[rbautch]

I ran the zipper last night and I get the same error when the disk trys to mount my harddrive while it's running it's script. It says - mount: you must specify the system type. Unable to mount your tivo drive. Please confirm there is a valid image on your drive and that it is properly connected to your pc. I've tried switching my drive to a different cable. I've tried a blank 250 gb drive thats been formatted fat32, and also a drive that has a backup of my hr10-250 on it from mfsrestore. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Help please. This is a symptom of not having an image on your hard drive. Either let the Zipper install an image on the drive, or install one yourself. Or specify the correct drive letter.

[The Flush]

If you are using WinXP, the easiest way to burn the tools disc is to just use the XP burning wizard. Just drag the files to your CD drive window and then select 'Write these files to CD'. It takes like 5 min. and works just fine. You don't need Nero for the tools disc unless you are using some other version of Windows.

I just tried this method of burning the tools CD and it still did not work; got the same results:

mount /dev/hdd /cdrom
/dev/hdd: success
mount: block device /dev/hdd is write protected, mounting read only
/dev/hdd: read only file system
mount: you must specify file system file system type
cd /cdrom
sh zipper.sh
zipper.sh: no such file or directory

Should it always echo Mount: you must specify file system type?
Is there some action required at this step.

The CD-RWs I am using are old and were cheap to begin with; could that be a problem?
The burner I use is an HP DVD/CD combo in an external USB enclosure. However, the CD-ROM used to boot into linux and to attempt to run the zipper is an internal Samsung CD-ROM. Is there an issue with using the external burner for burning the CD?
My employer blocks access to this site (which is wierd because I can access DDB and other forums), so I can only read it at night. Is there a mirror that might not be blocked?

I appreciate everyones help. This is frustrating having problems with what should be a simple step.

[BRIOLS6]

Thanks for the quick reply rbautch. I tried with and without an image. I tried putting the instacake cd image on the disk and using it, but I still get the same mount error. I never get far enough for the disk to install the image. I've done some research on some linux sites that have stated that this can happen on some pc's and to swap the cable drive configurations. I have been trying everything but nothing seems to work. I'm not totally brain dead, I have hacked tivos before the old fashion way and I figured this would be a great way to save time on my hr10-250. If I cant figure it out I'm goona have to go back to the long and hard road to a full service tivo. Thanks for the help though.

[bobofoosh]

I just want to post a thank you for making this. I bought a DSR7000 from Weaknees and the InstantCake from PTV and the whole process couldn't have been easier.

Thanks for the great work, I'll probably end up replacing my two Series 1s with DSR7000s now.

[Luv2DrvFst]

I am curious what people think. If you were choosing between buying an HDVR2 or an SD-DVR40 which would you choose? I currently have a hacked SD-DVR120 and I want to be able to use MRV, etc. between the two of them, so I will need to hack the new box. Any substantial differences between them? Or is there a better DTiVo unit I should be thinking about?

Jim

[Tonedeaf]

I am curious what people think. If you were choosing between buying an HDVR2 or an SD-DVR40 which would you choose? I currently have a hacked SD-DVR120 and I want to be able to use MRV, etc. between the two of them, so I will need to hack the new box. Any substantial differences between them? Or is there a better DTiVo unit I should be thinking about?

Jim
I have both and HDVR2 and an SD40 box. THe HDVR2 is louder than the SD40 one. The fan is what is louder, not sure if this is an issue important to you. They look identical cosmetically.

[GR00316]

when zippering my drive for my HDVR2 I told it I would use wireless connection. However since that didn't work cause I had the wrong adaptor I want to use wired connection. I have the FA120. Do I need to rezipper? If that is even possible or do I need to start from the beginning and format the drive etc etc....


because right now when I try to connect I get connecting to 192.168.1.103...Could not open connection to the host on port 23: connect failed.

[MidnightRider]

they {usb200Mv.2 drivers} also get installed by the zipper, but only after you connect to bash...

Didn't work for me; I had to update the drivers post-zipper (after borrowing the FA120 from another connected Tivo) to get a connection via the v2 device.

[garyswaggerty]

I've read through a lot of this thread but I'm still uncertain.

I have an R10 with a 300GB drive in it. I didn't do anything special, just upgraded using Hinsdale to the new drive. I now want to use that drive in my HDVR40. Can I use the 300 GB drive and zipper it (I understand that I will lose my recordings), or should I just get a 250GB drive to zipper. I read that with 300GB you need to increase the swap file, but I have not found how to do that.

Suggestions?

thanks,
walnuts

[MidnightRider]

when zippering my drive for my HDVR2 I told it I would use wireless connection. However since that didn't work cause I had the wrong adaptor I want to use wired connection. I have the FA120. Do I need to rezipper? If that is even possible or do I need to start from the beginning and format the drive etc etc....


because right now when I try to connect I get connecting to 192.168.1.103...Could not open connection to the host on port 23: connect failed.

You'll need to re-zipper to get rid of the SSID setting, methinks.

[GR00316]

You'll need to re-zipper to get rid of the SSID setting, methinks.


can I just pop it back in my computer and run the zipper program again? Or do I need to start from scratch.

[Gunnyman]

if there is no wireless present tivo ignores SSID
no need to rezipper

[Gunnyman]

I've read through a lot of this thread but I'm still uncertain.

I have an R10 with a 300GB drive in it. I didn't do anything special, just upgraded using Hinsdale to the new drive. I now want to use that drive in my HDVR40. Can I use the 300 GB drive and zipper it (I understand that I will lose my recordings), or should I just get a 250GB drive to zipper. I read that with 300GB you need to increase the swap file, but I have not found how to do that.

Suggestions?

thanks,
walnuts
zipper will NOT work with an R10.
Instruction page even says so.

[garyswaggerty]

zipper will NOT work with an R10.
Instruction page even says so.

I understand that.....my question is.......Can I zipper the 300GB drive to use in the HDVR40. I want to take it out of the R10 and use it in the HDVR40. I'm just not sure about the swap file part.

Sorry if I didn't make that clear in my original question.

walnuts

[GR00316]

if there is no wireless present tivo ignores SSID
no need to rezipper


any idea what my problem is then? Router settings need to be changed?

[Gunnyman]

I understand that.....my question is.......Can I zipper the 300GB drive to use in the HDVR40. I want to take it out of the R10 and use it in the HDVR40. I'm just not sure about the swap file part.

Sorry if I didn't make that clear in my original question.

walnuts
sorry, I saw R10 and quit reading.
the zipper takes care of everything with the drive size no extra prep needed.

[ttodd1]

when zippering my drive for my HDVR2 I told it I would use wireless connection. However since that didn't work cause I had the wrong adaptor I want to use wired connection. I have the FA120. Do I need to rezipper? If that is even possible or do I need to start from the beginning and format the drive etc etc....


because right now when I try to connect I get connecting to 192.168.1.103...Could not open connection to the host on port 23: connect failed.

Are you sure that is the right IP address for the box?

[GR00316]

it's what I put in when it asked.....I just wiped the drive clean and and starting from scratch...hopefulyl this works...will tell you in 30 minutes lol....my router is a linksys so the ip is 192.168.1.1

so when it asks for my tivo IP addy can I put in the 192.168.1.103

[rbautch]

when zippering my drive for my HDVR2 I told it I would use wireless connection. However since that didn't work cause I had the wrong adaptor I want to use wired connection. I have the FA120. Do I need to rezipper? If that is even possible or do I need to start from the beginning and format the drive etc etc....


because right now when I try to connect I get connecting to 192.168.1.103...Could not open connection to the host on port 23: connect failed.There is an MFS object called NetworkMedium that tells your tivo whether to use a wireless or wired connection. I believe it's set to wired by default, unless you change it to wireless, which you did with the Zipper. Even if you re-run the Zipper, it won't change that setting back to wired, unless you re-image, so I modified the network script to do just that (attached). Put this on your tools disk when you run the Zipper again.

[blueshoo]

There is an MFS object called NetworkMedium that tells your tivo whether to use a wireless or wired connection. I believe it's set to wired by default, unless you change it to wireless, which you did with the Zipper. Even if you re-run the Zipper, it won't change that setting back to wired, unless you re-image, so I modified the network script to do just that (attached). Put this on your tools disk when you run the Zipper again.

I don't think it applies to this situation, but if one is able to access TWP and the Network Config module, I believe that will correctly switch from wireless to wired as well. At least I was able to do so.

[Gunnyman]

I still seem to have my ssid listed in mfs but am on wired and mine works just fine.

[GR00316]

AHHHHHHH I keep getting closer.!!!! I can see my Tivo now with the telnet command and I try to install the enhancement script but I get:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Checking your telnet settings. Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y

Your telnet client is adding extra line feeds, causing this script to fail. No problem. Just re-run the script again using the "Additional Directions for Windows XP users", or use a different telnet client with the proper CR/LF settings. Eciting now...

bash-2.02# y
bach: y: command not found
bash-2.02#
bash-2.02#
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

any quick help :-/ THANKS AGAIN GUYS

[Gunnyman]

telnet <enter>
unset crlf <enter>
open (tivoipaddress) enter

[rbautch]

I still seem to have my ssid listed in mfs but am on wired and mine works just fine.
Me too. But I'm not sure the NetworkMedium object is also overriden when a wired adapter is attached.

[GR00316]

SUCCESS! New Splash screen and everything else. THANKS GUYS. I'll hopefully stop asking questions now for a little while.

time to learn about transferring from tivo to pc......hmmm search time I guess :)

[Gunnyman]

telnet <enter>
unset crlf <enter>
open (tivoipaddress) enter

rbautch please add this to the zipper instructions page :)

[tbeckner]

rbautch please add this to the zipper instructions page :)How about using telnet -t vt100 (tivoipaddress) enter, which eliminates the CRLF. I posted this to the forum early last year. And I noticed that it replaced the previous instructions.

[SteelersFan]

How about using telnet -t vt100 (tivoipaddress) enter, which eliminates the CRLF. I posted this to the forum early last year. And I noticed that it replaced the previous instructions.
I tried using the -t vt100 instructions on my XP machine and seemed to get extra line feeds so I just went with the unset crlf method instead.

[bengalfreak]

sorry, I saw R10 and quit reading.
the zipper takes care of everything with the drive size no extra prep needed.

So you can now use a larger than 300GB drive and the zipper takes care of whatever has to be done to the swap size?

[GR00316]

any information around on how to use TivoWebPlus? I really haven't been able to find much. Maybe I'm stupid lol. Thanks guys.

[bengalfreak]

I am curious what people think. If you were choosing between buying an HDVR2 or an SD-DVR40 which would you choose? I currently have a hacked SD-DVR120 and I want to be able to use MRV, etc. between the two of them, so I will need to hack the new box. Any substantial differences between them? Or is there a better DTiVo unit I should be thinking about?

Jim

I'll tell you what I think, but it really only matters in a very small way. I'd go for the HDVR2 because it is a Non-RID unit. And here's why. I have a couple of extra DTivo's (one's I'm not currently using) because I expect they are going to get harder and harder to come by because DirecTV has stopped producing them. When one of my four DTivo's dies (something other than a hard drive failure) I will replace it with one of the standby units. When I do so, I can simply take the access card out of the dead DTivo, install it in the standby box, call 1-800-directv, and enter a 3 digit extension. Standby box is activated and I have no extended commitment added to my account. You can only do this on a non-RID Dtivo.

But for most people, there's no reason whatsoever to pick one box over the other.

[Gunnyman]

any information around on how to use TivoWebPlus? I really haven't been able to find much. Maybe I'm stupid lol. Thanks guys.
tivowebplus.sourceforge.net

[Gunnyman]

I've done the hip, cool, and totally in thing of starting a Wiki about the Zipper.
There's a FAQ I've started but been to busy to put much into it.
I'd like some PM's from people interested in helping me with the project. rdpre1 has signed on.
I'll reveal the wiki URL once the faq is more filled out.
Stay tuned folks.

[pendragn]

I tried using the -t vt100 instructions on my XP machine and seemed to get extra line feeds so I just went with the unset crlf method instead.
This was my experience exactly. -t vt100 did not work, unset crlf did.

tk

[rbautch]

So you can now use a larger than 300GB drive and the zipper takes care of whatever has to be done to the swap size?The Zipper uses standard swap size, but now uses the -r 4 block size which supports the initialization of extra large partitions. The necessity of a larger swap size is debatable (and has been in this thread somewhere I think). Large drives will work fine with default swap, and the only question is whether it can make it through a gsod MFS check/repair. JamieP is more knowledgeable about this than most, so put more credence in his posts over other knuckleheads (like me).

[rbautch]

This was my experience exactly. -t vt100 did not work, unset crlf did.

tk TeraTerm seems to work right out of the box, and is much better than a standard windows shell. I may just post a link to TT in the instructions.

[Dan Collins]

BTW, you can put "unset crlf" (or any other telnet configuration command) in a text file called telnet.ini and save it to your Windows/System32 directory (or in the current directory). Then, telnet will startup with crlf unset everytime.

[SBI]

What if I already have 6.2 on the original HDD, do I still need to get a software image and apply it to the new drive? Will it not be taken from the original drive during the process?

[pendragn]

What if I already have 6.2 on the original HDD, do I still need to get a software image and apply it to the new drive? Will it not be taken from the original drive during the process?
You do not need the software image. You can zipper your existing 6.2 drive.

tk

[SBI]

You do not need the software image. You can zipper your existing 6.2 drive.

tk

Thanks!!

[pendragn]

BTW, you can put "unset crlf" (or any other telnet configuration command) in a text file called telnet.ini and save it to your Windows/System32 directory (or in the current directory). Then, telnet will startup with crlf unset everytime.
Awesome tip, thanks Dans.

tk

[The Flush]

I just tried this method of burning the tools CD and it still did not work; got the same results:

mount /dev/hdd /cdrom
/dev/hdd: success
mount: block device /dev/hdd is write protected, mounting read only
/dev/hdd: read only file system
mount: you must specify file system file system type
cd /cdrom
sh zipper.sh
zipper.sh: no such file or directory

Should it always echo Mount: you must specify file system type?
Is there some action required at this step.

The CD-RWs I am using are old and were cheap to begin with; could that be a problem?
The burner I use is an HP DVD/CD combo in an external USB enclosure. However, the CD-ROM used to boot into linux and to attempt to run the zipper is an internal Samsung CD-ROM. Is there an issue with using the external burner for burning the CD?
My employer blocks access to this site (which is wierd because I can access DDB and other forums), so I can only read it at night. Is there a mirror that might not be blocked?

I appreciate everyones help. This is frustrating having problems with what should be a simple step.


Finally some success running the Zipper. I think my problem was with my CD-ROM rather than my burning of the tools CD. I ended up putting my external drive in my PC as a internal drive and the Zipper ran smoothly. Except for I think I made a mistake entering the static IP. I can not telnet as I keep getting could not open connecttion to host on port 23 errors: connect failed. When I look at what I had written down for my static IP, 192.xxx.1.102, it is not in the range of my router, 192.xxx.0.1. I was wrting notes late night while getting frustrated with my tools cd and just wrote down the wrong thing. Whne I run Look@LAN, the only connections are my main PC, a second PC connected wirelessly to the router, and the router itself.

How do I correct this?

Thanks for your patience with my noob questions.

[SBI]

You do not need the software image. You can zipper your existing 6.2 drive.

tk

One more question - in this case, do I need the instantcake or just the LBA48 from PTV? :confused:

[Finnstang]

One more question - in this case, do I need the instantcake or just the LBA48 from PTV? :confused:
If you already are running a drive with 6.2, you just need the $5 LBA48 Boot disk.

[SBI]

If you already are running a drive with 6.2, you just need the $5 LBA48 Boot disk.

Thanks!!

[Finnstang]

Finally some success running the Zipper. I think my problem was with my CD-ROM rather than my burning of the tools CD. I ended up putting my external drive in my PC as a internal drive and the Zipper ran smoothly. Except for I think I made a mistake entering the static IP. I can not telnet as I keep getting could not open connecttion to host on port 23 errors: connect failed. When I look at what I had written down for my static IP, 192.xxx.1.102, it is not in the range of my router, 192.xxx.0.1. I was wrting notes late night while getting frustrated with my tools cd and just wrote down the wrong thing. Whne I run Look@LAN, the only connections are my main PC, a second PC connected wirelessly to the router, and the router itself.

How do I correct this?

Thanks for your patience with my noob questions.
You will have to rerun the Zipper. Or, if you have a serial cable, you can get to the bash prompt with that.

[The Flush]

Thanks Finnstang. It'll be easier and quicker to re-run the Zipper than buy what I need to make a serial cable to buy one from 9th Tee.

[Tonedeaf]

trying to telnet to my Tivo and I am getting refused connections. I can see the Tivo in my DHCP settings on my router. I can get to it via an FTP program(WSFTP7.0). Was wanting to re-run the zipper on it to reset the IP address I assigned to it.

What would I get a message that says "could not open connection to the host, on port 23"?

[dongrocker]

I'm in the same boat with a couple of recent posters who need to reset the router IP address for the tivo.

I just switched from a D-Link router to a Linksys so now the 3rd digit of my DHCP addresses is a 1 instead of a 0.

i.e. 192.168.0.103
to 192.168.1.103

The tivo won't even join the network with a new address because of this setting.

My question:
Is it possible to re-run the zipper without removing the hard drive?
Does the zipper script reside somewhere on the tivo drive? (I originally ran it from a CD-Rom.)

Thanks, Kato

[Gunnyman]

if you have bash access via serial you can re-run network-en.tcl in the enhancements directory otherwise you're pulling the drive.

[ttodd1]

Why not change the new router to match the old range? As long as the old router is gone should work as before.

[dongrocker]

Thanks, both of you!

TTodd1 - I don't think I can change the router IP because it's the 3rd digit that's changed (from a 0 to a 1) and not the last digit - but I'll see if that's possible.
I switched to Linksys because I understand they're higher quality and will drop connections less often - but man, I was surprised to see fewer options available in the config than with the D-Link. The linksys has no way to set static IPs inside your local network. I thought that would be a standard router feature. (Their help pages say to have your hosts request the particular DHCP address.)

Gunnyman - I should be able to telnet and find enhancements/network-en.tcl.
I'm going to re-connect the d-link router and camp out behind the tivo with a laptop just to quickly perform this operation - then I'm going to reconnect to the new router and hopefully, use tivotool again!

Thanks, Kato

[rbautch]

Can't just run network-en, since it will be expecting arguments that the Zipper provides. Instead, run net-launch.sh.

[Gunnyman]

ahh net-launch.sh is the one I meant. I dind't seem to see that in my enhance directory.

[ttodd1]

Thanks, both of you!

TTodd1 - I don't think I can change the router IP because it's the 3rd digit that's changed (from a 0 to a 1) and not the last digit - but I'll see if that's possible.
I switched to Linksys because I understand they're higher quality and will drop connections less often - but man, I was surprised to see fewer options available in the config than with the D-Link. The linksys has no way to set static IPs inside your local network. I thought that would be a standard router feature. (Their help pages say to have your hosts request the particular DHCP address.)

Gunnyman - I should be able to telnet and find enhancements/network-en.tcl.
I'm going to re-connect the d-link router and camp out behind the tivo with a laptop just to quickly perform this operation - then I'm going to reconnect to the new router and hopefully, use tivotool again!

Thanks, Kato


I've been using Linksys routers and yes you should be able to change its IP address from the setup page. As for static IPs i set them on the devices not from the router.

[The Flush]

Finally some success running the Zipper. I think my problem was with my CD-ROM rather than my burning of the tools CD. I ended up putting my external drive in my PC as a internal drive and the Zipper ran smoothly. Except for I think I made a mistake entering the static IP. I can not telnet as I keep getting could not open connecttion to host on port 23 errors: connect failed. When I look at what I had written down for my static IP, 192.xxx.1.102, it is not in the range of my router, 192.xxx.0.1. I was wrting notes late night while getting frustrated with my tools cd and just wrote down the wrong thing. Whne I run Look@LAN, the only connections are my main PC, a second PC connected wirelessly to the router, and the router itself.

How do I correct this?

Thanks for your patience with my noob questions.

Well I finally corrected my IP and am now fully zippered. In retrospect, it is a very easy process. My next zipper will probably only take 15 minutes. Now I need to go learn more about how to use all the cool tools I just installed.

More well deserved thanks to Russ and Gunny!!!

[dongrocker]

I tried ttodd1's suggestion first - it had to be easier to change the linksys router address to 192.168.0.1 and requested a static IP. I did that but then I had no network connection to the outside world. Restarted desktop - still no net.

So I freaked out and changed it back to 192.168.1.1.

Then I tried option 2. Creating a mini-network with just the tivo and the laptop and D-Link. Of course, network-en.tcl threw a bunch of errors so I came back to the desktop machine - changed back to DHCP just to have net access to visit this thread. (Got 2 networks going at once!) :) - and found my answer.

Ran net-launch.sh, and chose (bizarrely) 192.168.1.110.
I figured that would be nicely "out of the way" of my normal DHCP assigned machines so there'd be no natural conflict. Whether it will work or not, I have no idea - I just figured I'd stop by here to say THANK YOU!!

[Finnstang]

I tried ttodd1's suggestion first - it had to be easier to change the linksys router address to 192.168.0.1 and requested a static IP. I did that but then I had no network connection to the outside world. Restarted desktop - still no net.

So I freaked out and changed it back to 192.168.1.1.

Just for future reference, you should have been able to reset the broadband router to get back your connection to your ISP.

[Finnstang]

trying to telnet to my Tivo and I am getting refused connections. I can see the Tivo in my DHCP settings on my router. I can get to it via an FTP program(WSFTP7.0). Was wanting to re-run the zipper on it to reset the IP address I assigned to it.

What would I get a message that says "could not open connection to the host, on port 23"?
Can you get to TivoWebPlus? If so, you can change your network settings using the netconfig module.

[ttodd1]

Just for future reference, you should have been able to reset the broadband router to get back your connection to your ISP.

Yes that should have been the case. I kinda figured that one would know if you changed the routers IP then you may have to do a few resets along the way to get ALL equipment inline with the new range again. Not to mention that if you had a device(s) with a 192.168.1.xx and you changed the router to 192.168.0.xx that you would have to change its IP as well...... :eek: :D

[Scott in CO]

I'm zippering my first DTivo (RCA DVR40) today, and things went great up to a point. While running tweak.sh I was asked if tivowebplus was already installed, and I replied no. Messages started flying by very quickly, then I got the bash prompt and it acted like the return key was stuck, displaying the bash prompt a few zillion times. My keyboard has been posessed lately, so I think it was acting up and was stuck on enter. I eventually had to close the command window.

At this point I'm not sure if everything is installed correctly or not. I rebooted the DTivo and ran guided setup and it is working fine: new splash screen and I can see and use Tivo Desktop. While I don't know yet how to use all of the hacks, I do want them enabled so I can learn about them and use them. Is there a way to tell if tweak.sh finished completely? If not, can I re-run it, or is it not that simple? I've searched for an answer to my questions in this thread but didn't find a definitive answer; likely just using the wrong keywords. Any advice is much appreciated!

Cheers,
Scott

[Whitefokes]

URL removed because I can't post it yet :)


This did the trick. Thanks for the help, and to everyone who's spent the time making it easier for the rest of us... All said and done it went really well...

[stingerxxx]

I need help again, I was gone for last 2 weeks. Didnt get to finish my 2nd tivo. Now I'm back. So here's the prob again. I zippered my drive, got the bash prompt, ran enhancements, when a asked if i wanted to use DHCP or static. Choose static, ip address at 192.168.1.103. Thought it might have been the dhcp setting. Decided to re-run zipper changed ip address out of DHCP range to 160. still no bash prompt. lights on router and fa120 are up,, tried look@lan do nmot see ip address or tivo. Only computer and router.

[bmathess]

OK, it's my turn to ask for help. I figured if anyone would have an issue it would be me.

The symptom: In short, NO WORKY. I'm stuck at the Welcome screen.

The history:
I am attempting to "zipper" an RCA DVR40. I am using the PTV LBA48 $5 CD and have copied the kernel from the 3_1.5 folder to my tools CD. The whole process "zips" right along happily. The only thing that doesn't seem right is during the "detect" process. Zipper detects my drive as being from an HD10-250.

Please help. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks, Brian.

[rbautch]

OK, it's my turn to ask for help. I figured if anyone would have an issue it would be me.

The symptom: In short, NO WORKY. I'm stuck at the Welcome screen.

The history:
I am attempting to "zipper" an RCA DVR40. I am using the PTV LBA48 $5 CD and have copied the kernel from the 3_1.5 folder to my tools CD. The whole process "zips" right along happily. The only thing that doesn't seem right is during the "detect" process. Zipper detects my drive as being from an HD10-250.

Please help. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks, Brian.Probably because you're using old software. Get a 6.2 image and install it.

[rbautch]

I'm zippering my first DTivo (RCA DVR40) today, and things went great up to a point. While running tweak.sh I was asked if tivowebplus was already installed, and I replied no. Messages started flying by very quickly, then I got the bash prompt and it acted like the return key was stuck, displaying the bash prompt a few zillion times. My keyboard has been posessed lately, so I think it was acting up and was stuck on enter. I eventually had to close the command window.

At this point I'm not sure if everything is installed correctly or not. I rebooted the DTivo and ran guided setup and it is working fine: new splash screen and I can see and use Tivo Desktop. While I don't know yet how to use all of the hacks, I do want them enabled so I can learn about them and use them. Is there a way to tell if tweak.sh finished completely? If not, can I re-run it, or is it not that simple? I've searched for an answer to my questions in this thread but didn't find a definitive answer; likely just using the wrong keywords. Any advice is much appreciated!

Cheers,
ScottRun the uninstall script first, then run tweak.sh.

[stingerxxx]

Cannot get bash prompt. Had it now cant tenet to tivo.


Never mind finally worked.

[bmathess]

Probably because you're using old software. Get a 6.2 image and install it.

That was it! I'm working on a new (refurbished, actually) DTiVo unit. I was so anxious to "zipper" it, I didn't even bother to check the s/w version. I've been running 6.2 for so long now. I must've blocked 3.x from my mind.

Thanks rbautch!

[stingerxxx]

Hey anybody here?
Having trouble ftp'ing to tivo drive.
My hacks dir is missing the rbautch files. So tried to ftp them when i try to upload them says failed file-system is read-only,then quits.

[Markman07]

If you can telnet to the box then run the"RW" command at the bash prompt.

If that doesn't work then run the full command "mount –o remount,rw"

[SteelersFan]

Hey anybody here?
Having trouble ftp'ing to tivo drive.
My hacks dir is missing the rbautch files. So tried to ftp them when i try to upload them says failed file is read-only,then quits.
Hi. Telnet in and type rw (read-write) then do the ftp. When you're all done with the Zipper, telnet in again and type ro (read only).

[stingerxxx]

Thanks guys. That did the trick.

[pip55]

Hello,

I am trying to upgrade with the Zipper.
I have a sddvr40 Hughes.
Bought the ptvlba48-4[1].01DD.iso b.iso,
instantcake-sddvr40-6[1].2-01-2-351.iso.

After boot up and linux prompt I enter the Zipper:

6.2 image detected on yout tools disk. Do you want to restore it now?
[y/n]: y
Restoring image. This will take several minutes...
Restore failed.
Unknown backup format.

zipper.sh: does
0x90-1:
syntax error in expression (error token is "0x90-1")

I'm not well versed with msdos or linux. Been doing a thorough search on the forum but can't seem to connect with needed info.
I'm thinking that I created the tools cd improperly. I'm not sure on how to--extracting/adding image to cd.

Tried all combos on cdrom/hard drive connections.
Bios detects cdrom/s and single or multiple hard drives.

Tried following Instantcake's directions as well but after boot and mounting cdrom, PTVbake-special can't seem to locate Tivo.bak iimages as well (maybe unrelated to Zipper quandary, uncertain).

Thanks,
pip55


I'm still at it.
I've got the Zipper running but having troubles with error#51 and sh tweak.sh.

bash-2.02# cd /hacks
bash-2.02#
bash-2.02# sh tweaks.sh
tweaks.sh: tweaks.sh: No such file or directory
bash-2.02#
bash-2.02# sh tweak.sh
"mv: /hacks/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory"
chmod: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory

Running rbautch Hacked Tivo Enhancements...
"tar: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory"
Do you want to run the "express" version (for advanced users)? [y/n]: n



Your telnet client is adding extra line feeds, causing this script to fail.
No problem. Just re-run the script again using the "Additional
Directions for Windows XP users", or use a different telnet client with
the proper CR/LF settings. Exiting now...



LS :
bash-2.02# ls
ApgManager SiHost
Correlation.temp.0 SystemServices
Genre.temp.0 Tms.temp.22
KnownHostComponent dbgc-mcp
NetworkVideoService hppm
PassKeyComponent huxley
Program.temp.32 mcp
ProgramToSeries.temp.16 mfsd
RendezvousClient myworld
S_EventSwitcherSocket83 myworld.lck
ShowcaseHasClipIndex.temp.0 rating_debug.txt
ShowcaseHasProgramIndex.temp.0 shmemd
ShowcaseIdTmsIdToIdentIndex.temp.0 tcphonehome
ShowcaseIdentToIdIndex.temp.0 tcphonehome.lck
ShowcaseIdentToProgramIndex.temp.0 tmkpidmap
Showing.temp.30 tmkpidmap.lock
bash-2.02#
bash-2.02# cd /hacks
bash-2.02#
bash-2.02# ls
mfs_network superpatch-67all-NutKase-1.1.tcl
network.tcl tweak.sh
set_mrv_name_67.tcl tweak_uninstall.sh
bash-2.02#
bash-2.02# C

Tried ---- tivosh /busybox/51killere.tcl
51 Still comes up after reboot.

Guidance for a noob?
Thanks

[stingerxxx]

Trying to use a linksys USB100m, thought they were compatible? If i use my fa120 it telnets just fine, all lights are lit on 100m, But can not be found on network.
Have 2 DTivos only 1 fa120, would like to get it to work.

[mikehome]

I need to zipper another DVR (Philips 704)......I already have Instant Cake for both Samsungs and a Philips DSR7000, Can I use either of these images for the 704? Thanks

Mike

[rbautch]

I need to zipper another DVR (Philips 704)......I already have Instant Cake for both Samsungs and a Philips DSR7000, Can I use either of these images for the 704? Thanks

Mike Either one should work fine.

[rbautch]

I'm still at it.
I've got the Zipper running but having troubles with error#51 and sh tweak.sh.
Tried ---- tivosh /busybox/51killere.tcl
51 Still comes up after reboot.

Guidance for a noob?
Thanks First, download Teraterm and use that to telnet to your tivo. Run the uninstall script with sh tweak_uninstall.sh, then try running sh tweak.sh again. Make sure you have the latest version of tweak.sh from the Zipper tools disk.

[rbautch]

Trying to use a linksys USB100m, thought they were compatible? If i use my fa120 it telnets just fine, all lights are lit on 100m, But can not be found on network.
Have 2 DTivos only 1 fa120, would like to get it to work.Since it's a static IP, it wont appear in your DHCP clients table.

[stingerxxx]

OK finally got the USB100m to work,pretty touchy, so I decided to order the FA120 again. However now I got both tivo's up on the network. How do I watch each other shows on the other tivo.

[bengalfreak]

Hey anybody here?
Having trouble ftp'ing to tivo drive.
My hacks dir is missing the rbautch files. So tried to ftp them when i try to upload them says failed file-system is read-only,then quits.


Wow, how many times has that been answered in this thread.

[stingerxxx]

Wow, how many times has that been answered in this thread.


Didnt realize it was talking about the tivo drive. Thought it was the file i was ftp'ing. Got it answered tho'. Everything is working now. except MRV. Look thru all post but can't find anything yet. Still Looking though.


EDIT: Finally found the answer. I'm still learning. Sorry for the repeat post.

[Markman07]

Hey no problem I asked the same question! I think like a Windows user most of the time...(yes go ahead take your shots! :-) ) I never figured out why I should learn more about linux because I just can use Windows. FINALLY I have a need to know it! TIVO HACKING. I have been to the top of the mountain and it is good.

Btw, I wonder what the equivalent feature /security thingy is for making the whole partition READ ONLY in Windows!.?

[mikehome]

Thanks for the fast reply on my last message. I moved my Hard drive from my DSR7000 to my DSR704 and did a clear and delete. Everything worked fine but when I try to access another DVR on my network, It says the F19A is not enabled for transfers... and to call tivo. The HMO worked fine when it was in my DSR 7000. Any thoughts?

Should I download the specific instantcake image for the DSR 704 or redo the whole thing?

Thanks!

[Gunnyman]

setmrvname
just run that

[stingerxxx]

Anybody have problems with the Now Showing list disappearing for a while. If I leave it on NSL after a min or so it comes back. Kind of a pain if you want to watch something right then.

[mikehome]

setmrvname
just run that


Got to remember that one. It worked Great! Thanks Gunnyman!

[Gunnyman]

Anybody have problems with the Now Showing list disappearing for a while. If I leave it on NSL after a min or so it comes back. Kind of a pain if you want to watch something right then.

search here for empty npl for likely problem and a solution.

[classic079]

I must be a moron... Im so confused... I have two 120gig hdds in a Hughes HDVR2.

I thought I might be able to use the tivo.bak file from when I upgraded the drives? Am I wrong? Do I really need instant cake ? I am using MFStools to boot to mount the zipper cd.

I'm sure I am just dumb, I'm new I expect it, but I have read it over about 10x and I have to be missing something, please fill me in.

[rbautch]

I must be a moron... Im so confused... I have two 120gig hdds in a Hughes HDVR2.

I thought I might be able to use the tivo.bak file from when I upgraded the drives? Am I wrong? Do I really need instant cake ? I am using MFStools to boot to mount the zipper cd.

I'm sure I am just dumb, I'm new I expect it, but I have read it over about 10x and I have to be missing something, please fill me in. Depends when you upgraded them. If it was more than a year ago, it's probably not a 6.2 image and won't work (with the Zipper).

[classic079]

It was today, its a 6.2 image. From when I did the backup using the Hinsdale guide.

I dont know what packaging it uses to make that .bak can I just convert it to gzip ? named 000001 ?

[Gunnyman]

the easiest thing to do honestly is put that backup away then do a "piped" mfsbackup|mfsrestore
from the old drive to a new one.

[classic079]

Well...I already have the new drive with the old image.. but I was trying to use zipper and I ran it the first time thinking I could just use my image but it wouldnt run, so I renamed tivo.bak to 0000001(sp?) and tried it and it also didnt work. Thats why I was wondering if I really do need to buy that cd? is there a way to make my tivo.bak the right file/format to use on the cd?

[Gunnyman]

how did you rename it? in windows? the bak extension might still be there and note the number of zeros.
Should be 5 of them and then a 1

[classic079]

yes.. windows.. now.. should I put the name back to tivo.bak and then gunzip it to 000001 ? Then I wouldnt need that cd? I thought the hacked kernal was 20$ not 5$ if it is 5$ what is the differenec between that and the tivo one?

[Gunnyman]

the hacked kernel is 5 bucks
I am unsure of the file format of the 000001 file I dunno if it's a .bak or a straight mfs file.
I don't have a way to examine it.
does the .bak file you have gunzip to somethiing larger?
as for what the difference is between the 5 dollar kernel and the tivo one is the hacked one bypasses the chain of trust and allows the hacks to remain on the drive.

[classic079]

Is it: PTVupgrade LBA48 4.02 with Enhancements

that is the only thing I see that is only 5$ or am I looking in the wrong place? Sorry if I am being really noobie about this.

[Gunnyman]

that's the one and it's directly linked on the zipper instruction page

[classic079]

It has a 6.2 hacked image on it?

[rpdre1]

Is it: PTVupgrade LBA48 4.02 with Enhancements

that is the only thing I see that is only 5$ or am I looking in the wrong place? Sorry if I am being really noobie about this.


PTVupgrade LBA48 4.02 with Enhancements
Code: LBA48DD
Price:$5.00

that boot CD^ has the hacked kernel (/s2_kernels/3.1.5/VMLINUX_.GZ) on the CD

[Gunnyman]

I'm starting to wonder if classic79 read the zipper page at all :p

[classic079]

I actualy did.. about 5 times, and I'm very good with computers just this whole tivo thing is not clicking AT ALL. I run linux server so you know.. it should be alright to me.. WRONG. I just dont get it for some reason. I really appricate your guys help.

[Gunnyman]

Sorry
didn't mean to offend. This really is pretty basic stuff.
The Kernel is separate from the software, just like in Linux, the Kernel is separate from the rest of the packages making up the OS.
We are REPLACING the stock tivo kernel (found in the 6.2 software) with a hacked one that turns off (kills) hdinitrd (the RAM Disk that searches the tivo for un wanted software and nukes it)

[classic079]

You didnt offend me at all.. I completely understand when something is cut and clear to be and someone else doesnt get it. Plus.. how could I get offended.. your avitar looks to happy to offend someone.

[pip55]

First, download Teraterm and use that to telnet to your tivo. Run the uninstall script with sh tweak_uninstall.sh, then try running sh tweak.sh again. Make sure you have the latest version of tweak.sh from the Zipper tools disk.

Downloaded Teraterm
Connected with tivo
Ran uninstall script with sh tweak_uninstall.sh
Sent tweak.sh
Ran tweak.sh

Enhancements directory detected. Run the uninstall script first. Exiting...
bash-2.02#

What would be the next step? Already did the uninstall and re-install.
Thanks

[The Flush]

Just finished Zippering my second DTivo and now have MRV working!

Now I need to learn more about TivoWebPlus and some other useful tools that are available.

Thanks again Gunny and Rbautch!

[TechniKal]

Just wanted to say 'Thanks' for everyone who put this together and posted tips. Everything is up and running now and working great!

[rbautch]

Downloaded Teraterm
Connected with tivo
Ran uninstall script with sh tweak_uninstall.sh
Sent tweak.sh
Ran tweak.sh

Enhancements directory detected. Run the uninstall script first. Exiting...
bash-2.02#

What would be the next step? Already did the uninstall and re-install.
Thanks If you re-installed, they you're done.

[classic079]

I got everything working last night... thanks a bunch guys.. you were really helpfull!

[pip55]

If you re-installed, they you're done.

I apologize if I'm standing on top of the obvious, but after running....

bash-2.02# sh tweak.sh
Enhancements directory detected. Run the uninstall script first. Exiting...

script never asked me what I wanted to install for hacks.
tivosh /busybox/51killer.tcl finally turned off error #51.
My 250gb hard drive gives me 220 hours but I'm unsure how to access hacks?
A continuing thank you

[rbautch]

I apologize if I'm standing on top of the obvious, but after running....

bash-2.02# sh tweak.sh
Enhancements directory detected. Run the uninstall script first. Exiting...

script never asked me what I wanted to install for hacks.
tivosh /busybox/51killer.tcl finally turned off error #51.
My 250gb hard drive gives me 220 hours but I'm unsure how to access hacks?
A continuing thank you You have to run the uninstall script first, which I thought you already did.

[pip55]

You have to run the uninstall script first, which I thought you already did.

Yes, I did run uninstall scripts and then ran sh tweak.sh

Enhancements directory detected. Run the uninstall script first. Exiting...
bash-2.02#

Is it asking me run uninstall script again?

[AutoDestruct]

Has anyone had any luck with the Microsoft MN-510 USB wireless adapter? I just upgraded with InstantCake and Zipper. I connected the USB adapter, but I get nothing.. no power LED, no transmit LED, etc..

[charlestwaters]

Hey all.. Have had both HR10-250's working flawlessly since Zippering them last month! The only question I have is this...

Is there a way, at all, to copy programs from one TiVo to the other for somewhat of a MRV type of thing!? I know that with the software on there, even Zippered I can't do MRV (correct?), but just didn't know if there was a way to copy something from one to the other.

--- Goobz!

[dylanursula]

All,

I think I am going to brave the Zipper process and zip my new DTV DVR40.

Three questions....

1) Is there a step to step guide (I am an idiotic noob, new to Linux)... i.e. put CD in tray, lol

2) I dont have the FA120... but can I go ahead and zip the DVR40 and add the FA120 later? Or do I need it first to give the Tivo a chance to find an IP?

3) Where do I learn how to FTP to the Tivo... again step by step :)

Thanks all

I have been reading this thread (all 700 pages when downloaded for days) :eek:

[MikeF]

All I can say is WOW! and Thanks for Zipper! I just did two of my three Series 2's tonight (I'll do the 3rd tomorrow). MRV is working, and I've played a little bit with TiVowebplus. The hardest part in doing this was fighting with an old computer that refused to recognize my TiVo drive. Finally ripped the hard drive out of my newer computer and did the install there and it went flawlessly twice. I'm now kicking myself for waiting this long to move to Series 2 DTiVos and doing the upgrades.

Now to sit down and figure out what all I can do with these boxes now :-)

Plus being the geek I am, I love the fact I can get a bash prompt from my TiVos... That is just so cool :-)

[Cnagel3]

I zippered my Hughes dvr sd40 and everything went great. The issue I have now thought is that I can not get the error #51 to go away even after running 51killer.tcl. When I run it it says its not changing anything. I am unable to record anything as well because of the error. Can anyone offer some help?

[rbautch]

I zippered my Hughes dvr sd40 and everything went great. The issue I have now thought is that I can not get the error #51 to go away even after running 51killer.tcl. When I run it it says its not changing anything. I am unable to record anything as well because of the error. Can anyone offer some help? Have you run the enhancement script? If not, run it and reboot. I suspect your telnet client is adding extra carriage returns. Search this or the enhancement script thread for CR or CRLF.

[Cnagel3]

I ran the enhancement script and it went fine. I did have the CRLF issue at first but used the unset crlf command and everything went fine. Do I also have to do this before running the 51killer?

If I do a cd&e will I effect anything the zipper or enhancement has done?

[rbautch]

I ran the enhancement script and it went fine. I did have the CRLF issue at first but used the unset crlf command and everything went fine. Do I also have to do this before running the 51killer?

If I do a cd&e will I effect anything the zipper or enhancement has done? Do it before running 51killer. Don't do a C and D.

[Cnagel3]

So I had a zipper tools disk pre 1/31. Would that be effecting things at all? I think I will do the following:

1. Re-run zipper with new tools disk and 6.2 image
2. Run enhancements...by the way...if I run sh tweak.sh at the bash prompt it doesn't work, but If I run just tweak.sh, it works fine.
3. Run 51killer.tcl if I get the error.

rbautch, thanks for your replies. I appreciate your help.

C

[pip55]

Yes, I did run uninstall scripts and then ran sh tweak.sh

Enhancements directory detected. Run the uninstall script first. Exiting...
bash-2.02#

Is it asking me run uninstall script again?

I seem to stuck in a loop
When I run sh tweak.sh...........

Running rbautch Hacked Tivo Enhancements...
tar: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
Do you want to run the "express" version (for advanced users)? [y/n]: n
tweak.sh: /enhancements/start.sh: No such file or directory
Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y

bash-2.02#

bash-2.02# cd /hacks
bash-2.02# sh tweak_uninstall.sh
Removing directories and files...
skipping TWP uninstall...
Skipping cron uninstall...
Skipping CallerID uninstall...
Skipping fakecall restore...
Skipping USB 2.0 driver restore...
No bakup profile found, skipping profile restore...
Restoring original rc.sysinit.author file
mv: rc.sysinit.author.bak: No such file or directory
No backup splash screen found, skipping splash restore...
Done!

bash-2.02# cd /hacks
bash-2.02# sh tweak.sh
mv: /hacks/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
chmod: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory

Running rbautch Hacked Tivo Enhancements...
tar: /enhancements/rbautch_files.tgz: No such file or directory
Do you want to run the "express" version (for advanced users)? [y/n]: n
tweak.sh: /enhancements/start.sh: No such file or directory
Do you want to continue? [y/n]: y

bash-2.02#


What am I missing?
Am I meant to be able to choose from the enhancement script?

[rbautch]

You are missing the rbautch_files.tgz archive, which is causing the script to fail. If you use the latest tweak.sh script from the Zipper or this thread, it should download the archive for you. Otherwise, get the archive from the tools disk and put it in the same directory with tweak.sh.

[dylanursula]

All,

I think I am going to brave the Zipper process and zip my new DTV DVR40.

Three questions....

1) Is there a step to step guide (I am an idiotic noob, new to Linux)... i.e. put CD in tray, lol

2) I dont have the FA120... but can I go ahead and zip the DVR40 and add the FA120 later? Or do I need it first to give the Tivo a chance to find an IP?

3) Where do I learn how to FTP to the Tivo... again step by step :)

Thanks all

I have been reading this thread (all 700 pages when downloaded for days) :eek:

Anyone who can help the newbie???

[Dan Collins]

All,

I think I am going to brave the Zipper process and zip my new DTV DVR40.

Three questions....

1) Is there a step to step guide (I am an idiotic noob, new to Linux)... i.e. put CD in tray, lol

2) I dont have the FA120... but can I go ahead and zip the DVR40 and add the FA120 later? Or do I need it first to give the Tivo a chance to find an IP?

3) Where do I learn how to FTP to the Tivo... again step by step :)

Thanks all

I have been reading this thread (all 700 pages when downloaded for days) :eek:You won't like the answers (out of order)....

2) Yes, you can Zipper first and add the adapter later. You may need to reboot after attaching the adapter.

1 & 3) If you need that level of instruction, you shouldn't try to do it. No step-by-step can account for every single variable you may encounter. If you really know nothing about Linux or IDE hardware configuration, or even command line level utilities, you will just run into trouble and end up with a non-booting TiVo.

[Cnagel3]

Have you run the enhancement script? If not, run it and reboot. I suspect your telnet client is adding extra carriage returns. Search this or the enhancement script thread for CR or CRLF.
Back up and running. Just waiting for my locals to come back. Thanks Rbautch! I uninstalled the enhancements and then reinstalled them and everything seems to be working just fine. I appreciate your help.

C

[Cnagel3]

dylanursula,

You need some basic computer knowledge to attempt this.

No guide in the world is going to tell you how to step-by-step d/l files, organize them in a folder, as told exactly how to do in zipper instructions, burn that folder as well as the LBA48 Boot Cd data using something like nero, and then explain how to use both cds. I didn't even get into the process of moving the hd from the Tivo and connecting it to your pc.

I came here knowing nothing and left with a perfectly working zippered Hughes DVR sd40. So, to summarize READ. I promise you you can find a LINK out there somewhere with the step-by-step information you are looking for, but it will still look greek. I think everyone here will back me up when I say that this forum, a 2-liter of Mountian Dew and about 72 hours and you should be getting close.

[dylanursula]

Hey all

Thanks for the replies.... I know enough about IDE config and PC architecture.... just nothing about Linux - was always a DOS guy. Now, back to the reading and lets see how it goes - thanks all

[pip55]

You are missing the rbautch_files.tgz archive, which is causing the script to fail. If you use the latest tweak.sh script from the Zipper or this thread, it should download the archive for you. Otherwise, get the archive from the tools disk and put it in the same directory with tweak.sh.

Thanks for advice rbautch
Still having problems
Got latest tweak.sh script a few days back
Got the archive from it
FTP'd it to /hacks
Still going thru the same loop
I think I will re-Zipper and try anew
My tools disk must've been more faulty than I knew
tweak.sh won't download archive

[rbautch]

Thanks for advice rbautch
Still having problems
Got latest tweak.sh script a few days back
Got the archive from it
FTP'd it to /hacks
Still going thru the same loop
I think I will re-Zipper and try anew
My tools disk must've been more faulty than I knew
tweak.sh won't download archive
Download the tweak.sh from the first post of the enhancement script thread. It does not contain a files archive. Delete any existing rbautch_files.tgz archives on your tivo, and also delete the /enhancements directory. Then run it.

[bnm81002]

I've done the hip, cool, and totally in thing of starting a Wiki about the Zipper.
There's a FAQ I've started but been to busy to put much into it.
I'd like some PM's from people interested in helping me with the project. rdpre1 has signed on.
I'll reveal the wiki URL once the faq is more filled out.
Stay tuned folks.




hey Gunny,
any update about this yet, seems like a GREAT IDEA :up:
once again between you and rbautch, this just keeps getting better and better :D

[klgood1]

Gunnyman & rbautch,

Thanks for creating the Zipper, guys. I just hacked two of my series 2 units and am enjoying the fruits of your labor. You've made it incredibly quick & easy to enable the features I've missed having on my DTivo.

I do have a couple of questions, however. After installing the Zipper, and everything's up and running, do I need to change permissions to get the SP backup to work through TivoWebPlus? Mine just tells me:

Cannot open /tivowebplus/backups/settings

I'm assuming this is permissions-related, but everything looks OK to me when I check the directory permissions (my linux is VERY rusty, however). I'm also having permissions issues when trying to edit my tivoweb.cfg file.

If there's an existing thread that answers post-Zipper questions that I've missed, please direct me. I've spent hours & hours reading through the forum, and still haven't figured this out.

[rbautch]

Gunnyman & rbautch,

Thanks for creating the Zipper, guys. I just hacked two of my series 2 units and am enjoying the fruits of your labor. You've made it incredibly quick & easy to enable the features I've missed having on my DTivo.

I do have a couple of questions, however. After installing the Zipper, and everything's up and running, do I need to change permissions to get the SP backup to work through TivoWebPlus? Mine just tells me:

Cannot open /tivowebplus/backups/settings

I'm assuming this is permissions-related, but everything looks OK to me when I check the directory permissions (my linux is VERY rusty, however). I'm also having permissions issues when trying to edit my tivoweb.cfg file.

If there's an existing thread that answers post-Zipper questions that I've missed, please direct me. I've spent hours & hours reading through the forum, and still haven't figured this out.
It's not permissions related, but rather a function of having the root filesystem mounted read-write. This will be fixed in the next release, but if you want it to work before then, you can keep your root filesystem mounted read-write, or else modify the script called /enhancements/backup_run.sh to mount read write before it launches the tcl script, and then change it to read-only when it's done.

[Gunnyman]

hey Gunny,
any update about this yet, seems like a GREAT IDEA :up:
once again between you and rbautch, this just keeps getting better and better :D

I've had 2 volunteers to help but no new content yet.
I might as well open it up to the public.
The Zipper Wiki is available at http://www.zipperwiki.thewallens.net
Feel free to add to the little bit of info that's there already.

[cjs226]

I used the zipper to upgrade one of my Tivo's last night and man, that was nice! Great job guys! Having said that, I'm having an intermittent problem of the "Now Playing List" coming up with blank entries. You can scroll up and down, but there's no text, logos, etc. and you can't choose anything. If I get out of that screen, wait 5 minutes or so and go back, the entries are there. Any ideas?

[pendragn]

search here for empty npl for likely problem and a solution.
Out of curiosity I searched for "empty npl" and all the hits were "oh yeah, we know how to fix that, search for empty npl." Can you give us any more clues? :) I don't have this problem myself, but I've seen slow npls on one machine I hacked and I'm curious to learn more about it.

tk

[rbautch]

Out of curiosity I searched for "empty npl" and all the hits were "oh yeah, we know how to fix that, search for empty npl." Can you give us any more clues? :) I don't have this problem myself, but I've seen slow npls on one machine I hacked and I'm curious to learn more about it.

tkUse an advanced search for titles only. Using these terms (with the plusses) should pull it up: +empty +looking +npl

[rbautch]

Out of curiosity I searched for "empty npl" and all the hits were "oh yeah, we know how to fix that, search for empty npl." Can you give us any more clues? :) I don't have this problem myself, but I've seen slow npls on one machine I hacked and I'm curious to learn more about it.

tk Personally, I prefer this (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3628750&&#post3628750) explanation. ;)

[Gunnyman]

thread is here :)
http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=248850

[dkchandler]

I have run the zipper, and the enhanced script.
Everything ran fine, I can connect via a serial cable.
But, my wireless is not working. Where can I check to make sure my USB / Networking is enabled / running.

Linksys router and usb adapter WUSB11.
DTivo sir-s4040r.
Does anyone have an example of the IPs I should use or should I use DHCP??

Thanks...

[bnm81002]

I would like to upgrade and replace the original drives in both my Philips units with a 250GB drive and a 200GB drive respectively, is it possible to upgrade the drives and install "The Zipper" and "Enhancement Script" hacks to both of the drives at the same time, so that I can save time rather than doing it separately which would require more time to do? thanks

[rbautch]

I have run the zipper, and the enhanced script.
Everything ran fine, I can connect via a serial cable.
But, my wireless is not working. Where can I check to make sure my USB / Networking is enabled / running.

Linksys router and usb adapter WUSB11.
DTivo sir-s4040r.
Does anyone have an example of the IPs I should use or should I use DHCP??

Thanks... What version of the WUSB11 are you using? Did you disable WEP on your router? Do you have a link light? Try 192.168.1.115

[dkchandler]

rbautch,

WUSB11 is ver 4.0
WEP is off.
Link light is off.... just a power light.

Should I just get a USB to Ethernet (FA120) and just "wire" the tivo to the router??
That would be one less "wireless" piece.
DC

[ricosuave]

I zippered two SD-DVR40's about a month ago. Everything was going great until about three days ago when one of them started rebooting randomly. It has rebooted in the middle of the night while not in use, while recording something and also while being used to watch live tv. The only things currently running on it are telnet, ftp, bash, cron and endpadplus. Can anyone give me any pointers as to find out why it is rebooting?

[bnm81002]

I would like to upgrade and replace the original drives in both my Philips units with a 250GB drive and a 200GB drive respectively, is it possible to upgrade the drives and install "The Zipper" and "Enhancement Script" hacks to both of the drives at the same time, so that I can save time rather than doing it separately which would require more time to do? thanks



Gunny or Russ, can either one of you please answer this for me? :p

[rbautch]

rbautch,

WUSB11 is ver 4.0
WEP is off.
Link light is off.... just a power light.

Should I just get a USB to Ethernet (FA120) and just "wire" the tivo to the router??
That would be one less "wireless" piece.
DC
That adapter is not compatible with tivo.

[rbautch]

I zippered two SD-DVR40's about a month ago. Everything was going great until about three days ago when one of them started rebooting randomly. It has rebooted in the middle of the night while not in use, while recording something and also while being used to watch live tv. The only things currently running on it are telnet, ftp, bash, cron and endpadplus. Can anyone give me any pointers as to find out why it is rebooting? It reboots twice a week with cron. Any more than that could be a symptom of a failing hard drive...or many other things.

[rbautch]

Gunny or Russ, can either one of you please answer this for me? :p I didn't understand the question. Please clarify.

[pendragn]

Gunny or Russ, can either one of you please answer this for me? :p
I'm not sure of the question either, but I'm guessing in the 24 hours that you've been waiting for an answer you could have done each of them 12 times. :)

tk

[chubb]

Hi, sorry if this is a newbie question, but I just finished zippering my HR10-250 with the latest and greatest Zipper, and now I am trying to edit /tivowebplus/tivoweb.cfg and it is saying the File System is Read Only. What should I do to make it read/write or is there some other procedure for editing the tivoweb.cfg file?

The other 2 SD Tivos I Zippered have tivoweb.cfg in /var/hacks/tivowebplus, and I had no issues with Read Only file system... I guess there have been a few changes since I last zippered.

Thanks for any help...

chubb

[Gunnyman]

bash prompt
set filesystem read write with the command "rw"
when done set it back to read only with "ro"

[ttodd1]

Gunny or Russ, can either one of you please answer this for me? :p

Why not (if I understand the question) just use mfsbackup/mfsrestore to copy it from the original drive to the new drive???

[bnm81002]

I would like to upgrade and replace the original drives in both my Philips units with a 250GB drive and a 200GB drive respectively, is it possible to upgrade the drives and install "The Zipper" and "Enhancement Script" hacks to both of the drives at the same time, so that I can save time rather than doing it separately which would require more time to do? thanks



ok basically I would like to hack 2 drives (1-250GB and 1-200GB) that I will install each drive to each of my Philips DSR704 unit (1 704 unit with the 250GB drive and the other with the 200GB drive), can I install "The Zipper" and "Enhancement Script" hacks to both drives at the same time, instead of hacking each drive separately, in other words,
hda-Tivo Drive(DSR704 with 6.2 image)
hdb-250GB drive(new)
hdc-200GB drive(new)
hdd-CD-RW drive(tools CD)
is that possible? thanks

[chubb]

bash prompt
set filesystem read write with the command "rw"
when done set it back to read only with "ro"

Thanks! You guys make it tooooo easy.