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

[cheer]

1. yes.. the main attraction is extraction (that rhymes lol) but we can't discuss how specifically here (check the Wiki)
OK, so what the heck does "Wiki" mean and where can I find it?Check any of his posts -- there's a link in his signature.
So, I will be able to do extractions after zipping, but we are not able to discuss here, right? I'm not allowed to tell you. Even if the answer is yes. Which is very well might be.
4. you don't *need* to have the usb ethernet adapter ready,
but most of the hacks are installed when you run tweak.sh (a.k.a. The Enhancement Script, included in The Zipper) (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=250680) over telnet.
So tweak.sh run automatically during the "Zipper"?Not automatically per se...the instructions have you telnet into your Tivo and run it.[/quote]

[Popvideo]

You can't run tweak.sh on your PC.


Yeah it is a catch 22...

I'll send you a script that will install the USB2.0 drivers on your HR10 when I get home later today.


Did you ever create this script because I'm running into the same issues? any help would be appreciated.

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[rpdre1]

I did, pm me for it.

[Cybert]

First off I want to thank Gunny and Rbautch for developing the Zipper. I am sure my hacking experience was much easier and I want to thank them for the support on this forum.

I hacked my SDDVR40 on July 22nd and after running into a few issues I got is working well but over the past two days it has been VERY UNRESPONSIVE to the remote control. I push a button and might work half the time and sometimes I push the button 3 or 4 times before it does anything. I have tried two different remotes and replaced the batteries in my main one. Nothing seems to help. Is there any possibility it could be an issue with the hacks? I have never had a problem with this machine/remote before.

Thanks again!
Cy

[sjmaye]

Many thanks to all for the help to this point!

I have imaged my new drive with instant cake. I have created the LB48 boot CD for HD Tivo HR10-250. I have tried the CD and it seems to work fine.

I am trying to create the tools CD, but the screenshot for the Tivo_Zipper Instructions confuses me and i just want to make sure I make this disc correctly.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/smaye/ZipperGuideImage.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/smaye/MyDirectory.jpg

You will notice I am missing accept 000001, set_mrv_name, and superpatch-67 are missing.

I think I understand that I do not need the first item 000001 as it is the drive image I already installed with instantcake.

Based on prior replies I did not include superpatch-67all-NutKase-1.1 or set_mrv_name_67 as it was said these were not needed for HD Tivo HR10-250


Lastly- assuming I am still on track with above, I have Nero 6 OEM edition. It makes no reference to burning in "Joliet mode". The help section has a "Check for Joliet names"
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/smaye/Joliet.jpg

Anyone experience with Nero 6 have any tips on how to burn the tools CD correctly?

[Lord Vader]

I didn't even bother with the Joliet mode (I used Nero 6), probably because I forgot about it, and the burn worked just fine anyway. It should work OK for you as well. Give it a shot.

[sjmaye]

I didn't even bother with the Joliet mode (I used Nero 6), probably because I forgot about it, and the burn worked just fine anyway. It should work OK for you as well. Give it a shot.


Hi Lord Vader,

You are right. I did the same thing and worked fine. I am ZIPPED!

I did find during the intial trials installs using the Zipper guide that I needed the Superpatch file on my tools CD. It may not have done anything, but on the first try the file was not there and the install aborted. Once I reburned with all the files on the Zipper guide it worked fine.

I kinda stumbled during the networking portion of the tool_cd install. It asked for a static IP address. I am NOT knowledgeable with networking, but I hunted and pecked thru my Linksys router admin screens and I think I found a static IP to use for the tivo(192.168.1.0) If I was wrong can I change it later?.

I was also surprised when I went to put in the SSID for wireless networking it said there was no wireless support for the HR10-250. I must have missed that in the guide and forum.

FYI- I also hit another potential snag on the imaging of the drive. Everything went smooth as silk, but at the very end I got,

"Restore Done!"

"Not enough space to expand on A drive" What does this mean? Should I be worried?

"CONGRATULATIONS! Software installed..."

I am discussing with someone on another forum, but have you seen this before?

[rbautch]

I hunted and pecked thru my Linksys router admin screens and I think I found a static IP to use for the tivo(192.168.1.0) If I was wrong can I change it later?.This is not a valid host IP address (actually it's your subnet address). You probably want something like 192.168.1.103. The last octet in the IP address doesn't have to be 103, it could be anything as long as it's not 0 or 255, or any IP that's already taken by one of the PC's on your network. In your router software, click on status, then local network, then DHCP clients table. This will show you the IP addresses that are already taken by your PC's. If you can't connect to your Tivo, then you can't change the IP address unless you run the Zipper again, or manually edit the author file with the new IP.

[cheer]

This is not a valid host IP address (actually it's your subnet address).
Assuming a /24 subnet, of course...it's quite possible (though, I must admit, very unlikely in this situation) for .0 (or .255) to be a valid host address.

--chris, just in an annoyingly pedantic mood :)

[aaronwt]

Just let the router only asign a specific IP address to the MAC address for the ethernet adapter on the TiVo. This is much easier than assigning the Tivo a specific address sicne you can change it in the router if you want. I have all 5 of my TiVos set up this way. The router I use is set for 221.214.32.116 through 120 for my TiVos. Each one with a specific IP address tht is only assigned to that specific MAC address for that specific TiVo.

[sjmaye]

This is not a valid host IP address (actually it's your subnet address). You probably want something like 192.168.1.103. The last octet in the IP address doesn't have to be 103, it could be anything as long as it's not 0 or 255, or any IP that's already taken by one of the PC's on your network. In your router software, click on status, then local network, then DHCP clients table. This will show you the IP addresses that are already taken by your PC's. If you can't connect to your Tivo, then you can't change the IP address unless you run the Zipper again, or manually edit the author file with the new IP.

Hi rbautch,

I did look at the router table and saw that as far as DHCP was concerned 192.168.1.103 was free, but I thought the IP had to be static. Wouldn't it be dynamic if it is on the DHCP table? I can just pick this one since it is available?

I may need to run the image again anyway. Did you see the message I got at the end of installing my image? it was

"Restore Done!"
"Not enough space to expand on A drive"
"CONGRATULATIONS! Software installed..."

Does the mesaage about not enough space mean something went wrong? I had to put the CD rom drive on Primary Master instead of slave. That's the only thing that seemed out of the ordinary.

[ttodd1]

Just let the router only asign a specific IP address to the MAC address for the ethernet adapter on the TiVo. This is much easier than assigning the Tivo a specific address sicne you can change it in the router if you want. I have all 5 of my TiVos set up this way. The router I use is set for 221.214.32.116 through 120 for my TiVos. Each one with a specific IP address tht is only assigned to that specific MAC address for that specific TiVo.

Not all routers support this function.

[sjmaye]

Just let the router only asign a specific IP address to the MAC address for the ethernet adapter on the TiVo. This is much easier than assigning the Tivo a specific address sicne you can change it in the router if you want. I have all 5 of my TiVos set up this way. The router I use is set for 221.214.32.116 through 120 for my TiVos. Each one with a specific IP address tht is only assigned to that specific MAC address for that specific TiVo.

Sounds easy. I am a bit confused on the static IP address the tools CD is requesting while I am running it and what you are talking about. It sounds like you are using DHCP. What make and model of router are you using and exactly how are you doing this?

I am using a Linksys WRT54G router. I have a couple places I am looking.

There is a DHCP Active IP Table listing all the devices on my lan along with the IP that was assigned.

There is also a place to disable DHCP Server in the Network setup area. I would assume this is where you can go to assigning static IPs to your devices.

[tall1]

Not all routers support this function.Yup. Nice idea if your router supports it. My POS Dlink did, my Belkin doesn't. But I needed Belkin for it's wireless bridge capability.

[tall1]

Both of these work, so the OSD is fine. I wish I knew why Caller ID won't work. :confused:Do you have more than one Tivo on your LAN? There are modifications that need to be done to your author file and ncid.conf if you do have multiple Tivos that you setup for caller ID.

[pendragn]

Sounds easy. I am a bit confused on the static IP address the tools CD is requesting while I am running it and what you are talking about. It sounds like you are using DHCP. What make and model of router are you using and exactly how are you doing this?

<snip>

I posted something, apparently after sniffing too much glue, and it was incorrect. If you got my post in an alert, print it out and burn it.

thanks,
tk

[Lord Vader]

Do you have more than one Tivo on your LAN? There are modifications that need to be done to your author file and ncid.conf if you do have multiple Tivos that you setup for caller ID.

No. This is my father's HR10-250, his sole DTIVO.

[tall1]

No. This is my father's HR10-250, his sole DTIVO.You can edit ncid.conf and change set Host from 127.0.0.1 to his static IP address, restart the Tivo and see if that works. Good luck. Obviously for others reading this post, you have to have caller ID service enabled from your phone company.

[sjmaye]

This is not a valid host IP address (actually it's your subnet address). You probably want something like 192.168.1.103. The last octet in the IP address doesn't have to be 103, it could be anything as long as it's not 0 or 255, or any IP that's already taken by one of the PC's on your network. In your router software, click on status, then local network, then DHCP clients table. This will show you the IP addresses that are already taken by your PC's. If you can't connect to your Tivo, then you can't change the IP address unless you run the Zipper again, or manually edit the author file with the new IP.

I read up on use of static IPs with my router. Seems remarkably simple (I hope). I tried it by switching my PC to static IP and it worked fine.

Since I had to run the zipper again I thought I would reimage the drive in an effort to take care of the , "Not enough space to expand on A drive" error.

I extracted the 000001 file from the Instantcake with Winrar and placed it on the tools CD as shown in the Zipper Guide. Everything worked fine this time.

When asked for the static IP I entered the one I selected that was not already used in the DHCP clients table and entered the ip address for my router. The Zipper ended fine.

Ready to boot in Tivo once I get my USB ethernet adapter.

Thanks for all the help.

[kewashi]

First, a big thumbs up and thanks to Rbautch and Gunnyman and the dozens of others who posted the "unguides" and advice on this forum and ************. I have been reading them for over a year now waiting for the right moment to take the plunge. Well this last week was it. I undid my tivo screws and went to town... All went perfectly well without a hitch on my Hughes SD-DVR40, which I upgraded to 160Gigs plus zipper. I lucked out when I discovered that my Linksys 200M was a generation 1 unit, so it worked flawlessly.

I am using fixed IP numbers which worked fine. One thing I did slightly different from the zipper directions was I followed the MFS Tools2 instructions to first make an image on my new disk. From there I followed the zipper directions and all went perfectly. All of my extensions installed flawlessly as well, including those described on the zipper wiki.

The one issue I am having is I wanted to add some enahncements but the file system is read only. My question is, can I just remount it as rw and add them and then remount as ro? Or is it safe to add them to /var/hack without worrying about them dissappering later?

Now that I have my tivo on my network I am itching to get my other one on the network too. Unfortunately this one is an R10 which isn't hackable without a prom. And as many have said on this forum, it is much easier to just pick up another system on ebay than it is to fix the R10. Is there anything I can do with this R10 other than use it in the kids room or as a paperweight?

[Gunnyman]

use rw then ro /var WILL be emptied at some point it happens to everyone.

[Lord Vader]

Is there anything I can do with this R10 other than use it in the kids room or as a paperweight?

Throw it out the window and hope it konks some liberal in the head. :D :D :D

[Popvideo]

With much thanks to Gunnyman and especially rpdre1, I am now online with my first hacked HR10-250!!!!

Once i got the USB 2.0 drivers going (thanks, rpde1), the zipper and enhancements scripts worked flawlessly! i look forward to doing my other HR10 in the near future.

Questions for Gunnyman, I used the Terminal program on my Mac to get into the HR10 and it worked great for the scripts but when i log in now, i'm getting double letters. i've tried a fix from rpde1 but it didn't work. i assume this is a Mac Terminal issue. any thoughts on how to fix it? also, how do i start the vserver program on the HR10 so that I can use TivoTool (http://www.tivotool.com/downloads/downloads.html) to view my files?

thanks again to this list and all of the help I received. I can now take apart my HR10 in 4 minutes flat!! when i shave off another minute, i'm going out for the Olympics!!

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[Gunnyman]

Popvideo:
telnet -K ipaddress
you can start vserver by doing vserver & at a bash prompt.
or add that line to your author file.

[sjmaye]

I am at the point to mount the hack drive in to my HR10-250. As I have the brown thumb of networking I am trying to make absolutely sure the usb network adapter I use has the highest chance for success.

Based on the posts this is the Netgear FA120. I think I have almost spent as much time looking for this as it took to get the drive hacked.

The only place I see these available are on ebay. I am not adverse to purchasing there, but would prefer to buy from an online store.

It seems odd that every online dealer shows "out of stock", "back ordered", or "discontinued".

Has the Netgear FA120 been discontinued?

I really want to move ahead with this project. I just need this adapter. Anyone have one to sell?

[ForrestB]

This place has NetGear FA120 advertised for $12 http://justdeals.stores.yahoo.net/fa120r.html

You can usually find them on ebay for about $20 - though not right now.

[sjmaye]

This place has NetGear FA120 advertised for $12 http://justdeals.stores.yahoo.net/fa120r.html


Hey Thx for the link. I have been keeping an eye on them for the last several days, but no cigar. Always out of stock. I will just keep watching.

[vogeldude]

I just completed the installation of Zipper on an 160gb drive with an existing 6.2 image. Everything seem to go well with no errors. I started the unit, it rebooted during start up as it should, and I'm receiving all channels.

I then tried to Telnet to the unit and received the following error: "Could not open connection to host, on port 23: Connect failed"

I am using an AMtek ADM8511 network adapter. all my IP addresses are correct I can ping the tivo. is this because of the network adapter I am using or am I missing something?

[Gunnyman]

if you can ping the tivo
the culprits are ususally hardware/software firewalls

[otamcnet]

First off I want to thank Gunny and Rbautch for developing the Zipper. I am sure my hacking experience was much easier and I want to thank them for the support on this forum.


Cy

Yeah I concur. I had to do a quick and dirty reconfiguration of two tivo boxes Sunday afternoon, and was complete within an hour - Kids didn't even moan. Thanks for all your efforts. T

[Skippy]

I've done the manual hack process a few times in the past and, due to a recent disk failure, have to re-create a drive for my S4120 (a great excuse for the 500GB upgrade, though). This is my first time doing the Zipper, however (thanks guys for saving me hours!).

1. I created the tools disk including an old backup image from my 4120
2. I installed the image and rebooted from the PTV Boot Disk (I hope 4.01 wasn't too old)
3. I've gotten to the IP Address question and am not sure how to proceed seeing as I'd like to use DHCP. My config is as follows:
- Living Room HDVR2 -> Linksys USB2.0 NIC -> WRT54GS (configured as a wireless bridge with WDS to the Home Office WRT54GS)
- Bedroom S4120 -> Linksys USB2.0 NIC -> WRT54GS (configured as a wireless bridge with WDS to the Home Office WRT54GS)
- Home Office: WRT54GS acts as a DHCP server providing virtually-static IP addresses based on MAC Address for the entire network

NOTE: I'm running 3rd-party firmware on my WRT54s that give me the WDS and virtual-static capabilities, so yes, this really is the config even though Linksys can't do this natively.

Can the Zipper configure the disk for DHCP?

Thanks for the help, guys!

-- Skipster10

[rbautch]

I've done the manual hack process a few times in the past and, due to a recent disk failure, have to re-create a drive for my S4120 (a great excuse for the 500GB upgrade, though). This is my first time doing the Zipper, however (thanks guys for saving me hours!).

1. I created the tools disk including an old backup image from my 4120
2. I installed the image and rebooted from the PTV Boot Disk (I hope 4.01 wasn't too old)
3. I've gotten to the IP Address question and am not sure how to proceed seeing as I'd like to use DHCP. My config is as follows:
- Living Room HDVR2 -> Linksys USB2.0 NIC -> WRT54GS (configured as a wireless bridge with WDS to the Home Office WRT54GS)
- Bedroom S4120 -> Linksys USB2.0 NIC -> WRT54GS (configured as a wireless bridge with WDS to the Home Office WRT54GS)
- Home Office: WRT54GS acts as a DHCP server providing virtually-static IP addresses based on MAC Address for the entire network

NOTE: I'm running 3rd-party firmware on my WRT54s that give me the WDS and virtual-static capabilities, so yes, this really is the config even though Linksys can't do this natively.

Can the Zipper configure the disk for DHCP?

Thanks for the help, guys!

-- Skipster10
Sure. Run the /enhancements/net-launch.sh script on your tivo, and follow the prompts.

[vogeldude]

I found out what my problem was. I wish could tell you it was a firewall issue or some else but it was me just being a big dumb A . When I was typing in "telnet -t vt100 tivoipaddress" that is exactly what i was typing in not "telnet -t vt100 192.168.1.101 .
Thanks for all you help but sometimes you just cant fix stupid.

[rbautch]

I found out what my problem was. I wish could tell you it was a firewall issue or some else but it was me just being a big dumb A . When I was typing in "telnet -t vt100 tivoipaddress" that is exactly what i was typing in not "telnet -t vt100 192.168.1.101 .
Thanks for all you help but sometimes you just cant fix stupid.
I can see this edit to the Zipper wiki troubleshooting section:
.....
Is your network adapter compatible?
Do you have a firewall running?
Are you a dumbass?

:D

[starbiker99]

1. compatible with what?
2. whats a firewall?
3. I dont think so!


LMAO

[dishdudes]

With the Netgear FA120 getting more difficult to find, has anyone found an alternate replacement to use that is available? Is Netgear continuing to make this model or is it discontinued?

[nlayton]

A little confusion installing the zipper?

When attached to the pc the script asks for static IP address and router ip address
No problem

when running tweak.sh after it is installed in the tivo the first thing it does is try to download the latest enhancements file. It fails, then asks if you want to adjust DNS. If you say yes, it asks for "Please enter the IP address of your router" which is not the IP address of the DNS and/or nameserver.

Router and nameserver are 2 different things, they may or maynot have the same IP address. the script wants the DNS/nameserver not the router. It shoudl ask for the nameserver or DNS server address not router address.

Also in the file /etc/resolv.conf it says nameserver and it has the ip address of my router, not the address of my name server?
Should I edit that file to correct it?

At no place in any of the scripts did it ask me for the DNS/nameserver, did I miss something??

After I figured out that little IP address issue, it installed fine, but it took some digging to figure what the issue was. I think it could have been easier if the script just had asked the correct question.

Thanks in advance!!

[rbautch]

A little confusion installing the zipper?

When attached to the pc the script asks for static IP address and router ip address
No problem

when running tweak.sh after it is installed in the tivo the first thing it does is try to download the latest enhancements file. It fails, then asks if you want to adjust DNS. If you say yes, it asks for "Please enter the IP address of your router" which is not the IP address of the DNS and/or nameserver.

Router and nameserver are 2 different things, they may or maynot have the same IP address. the script wants the DNS/nameserver not the router. It shoudl ask for the nameserver or DNS server address not router address.

Also in the file /etc/resolv.conf it says nameserver and it has the ip address of my router, not the address of my name server?
Should I edit that file to correct it?

At no place in any of the scripts did it ask me for the DNS/nameserver, did I miss something??

After I figured out that little IP address issue, it installed fine, but it took some digging to figure what the issue was. I think it could have been easier if the script just had asked the correct question.

Thanks in advance!!
The script doesn't ask you for your DNS address because most people don't know what DNS is. While the drive was in your pc, it should have copied the files archive called rbautch_files.tgz from the CD to your drive, obviating the need to download it on the Tivo side when running tweak.sh. Tweak.sh recognizes that the tgz archive is there, and never attempts to download it or use DNS. Sounds like something went awry there for you. FYI, I'm going to change the default DNS on the next version of the Zipper from using your IP to using a universal DNS that should work for most people. Thanks for the feedback.

[nlayton]

Also in the file /etc/resolv.conf it says nameserver and it has the ip address of my router, not the address of my name server?
Should I edit that file to correct it?


Never mind on that... I just used tivowebplus to make the change to my DNS server IP address

[pendragn]

The Zipper was meant (obviously) to make things as easy as possible. Most SOHO routers forward DNS requests, so initially when it's asking for the router address it uses that as the DNS server too. In some cases (including my own) that is not correct. The good news is that in most cases if you have someone that knows what a DNS or nameserver is, they are probably technically proficient enough to make the changes manually.

tk

[gr1zzly]

Have DSR704 with Linksys USB11 v2.8 have power light and flashing link light but no connectivity. WEP is off. The Tivo unit did not reboot after the first startup like the instructions say it will. I've started from scratch three times now to no avial. Any suggestions?

Regards,
Mark H.

[gr1zzly]

Got it. Used serial port to set up wireless and it connects fine now.

Mark H.

[nlayton]

The good news is that in most cases if you have someone that knows what a DNS or nameserver is, they are probably technically proficient enough to make the changes manually.


I guess that was kind of my point, the whole idea of the zipper (I think) was to make it simpler faster and easier to hack the tivo. It's a great idea by the way, something I toyed with for a long time before they beat me to it.
I think for the most part it works great and can still be improved in a lot of ways.

But.......If you are asking for the router IP address and you really want the DNS ip address only some who is technically proficient is going to solve that issue.

Thus, not making it easy for 90% of the people who are going to try it.

BTW rbautch --> the file 'rbautch_file.tgz' is on the cd as it should be but apparently never got copied to the drive.
The cd was made without a tivo image since I just wanted to apply it to a already upgraded drive. So maybe the glitch was in that area?

[slydog75]

I guess that was kind of my point, the whole idea of the zipper (I think) was to make it simpler faster and easier to hack the tivo. It's a great idea by the way, something I toyed with for a long time before they beat me to it.
I think for the most part it works great and can still be improved in a lot of ways.

But.......If you are asking for the router IP address and you really want the DNS ip address only some who is technically proficient is going to solve that issue.

Thus, not making it easy for 90% of the people who are going to try it.

BTW rbautch --> the file 'rbautch_file.tgz' is on the cd as it should be but apparently never got copied to the drive.
The cd was made without a tivo image since I just wanted to apply it to a already upgraded drive. So maybe the glitch was in that area?

Except that for most people who are not technically proficient the router address will work fine as the DNS address. It works fine as MY DNS address and I AM techncially proficient.

[jjoboh]

my tivo harddrive reported success with the zipper but when i reinstal it to tivo it wont reboot what could the problem be all that happens is the tv screen blinks
this is a hr10 250 HD tivo

[Gunnyman]

jumpers
ribbon cable on the HD and make sure you haven't done anything to the little white one that runs to the front of the unit.
power cable

[jjoboh]

if i moved the jumpers is there a correction for this or is it generally over :confused:

[Gunnyman]

put the jumper to either master or cable select.

[jjoboh]

the jumper is on cable select,i even tried master it does not boot

[Lord Vader]

Try redoing the whole thing from scratch, with the jumper on master, and see if that works.

[jjoboh]

started from scratch with jumper on master the hack was succesfull but it wont reboot in tivo
is the reboot supposed to be quick?

[Lord Vader]

Reboot takes about 5 minutes. It should first boot up normally, then when it does, you telnet into it and run the tweak.sh script, then it will reboot again on its own--at least, that's what's SUPPOSED to happen. ;)

[tall1]

started from scratch with jumper on master the hack was succesfull but it wont reboot in tivo
is the reboot supposed to be quick?Is this a single or dual drive installation?

[jjoboh]

single drive instalation

[rbautch]

You could also manually reboot it by unplugging/replugging.

[tec007]

Ok, first let me say I DID search for all the "green screen" references here and none have been any help.

Downloaded (three time) PTV and Instatcake.
Burn several copies.
Placed the NEW 400G HD as hda on three different machines varying in age using three different CD drives on hdc.
Tried the drive as CS and Master.
Everytime I put the unit in I get the Green Screen and then the unit reboots. It's stuck in a loop with the green screen and rebooting.

What else can I try?

[Gunnyman]

what kind of Tivo?
You bought Instantcake. Did You buy the 5 dollar Boot CD as well?

[tec007]

what kind of Tivo?
You bought Instantcake. Did You buy the 5 dollar Boot CD as well?


Hey Gunny,

It's a h10-250 and ya I got the boot cd and the correct cake. Just tried different IDE cables with no luck.

[Gunnyman]

I am hoping you are doing this with a new HD and not the factory one.
Follow the directions at http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com/index.php
for backing up then restoring your old factory drive to a new one.
After that, run the zipper.

[tec007]

I am hoping you are doing this with a new HD and not the factory one.
Follow the directions at http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com/index.php
for backing up then restoring your old factory drive to a new one.
After that, run the zipper.

Yep, it's a brand NEW drive the orignal one is sitting safe in a static bag. :-)

[tec007]

I am hoping you are doing this with a new HD and not the factory one.
Follow the directions at http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com/index.php
for backing up then restoring your old factory drive to a new one.
After that, run the zipper.

So are you telling me that I need to restore an image of the original drive onto the new drive before I can use the "cake" image? Really? I thought that was the point of the image on instantcake.

[Gunnyman]

no instead of cake
cake may be corrupt or something

[tec007]

no instead of cake
cake may be corrupt or something

Which is more likely:

1 a bad image ( I downloaded it three different times )

2 or a bad NEW harddrive.

I hate to do anything with the original hd. Afraid I may screw it up.

[Gunnyman]

backing it up and restoring it to the new drive won't do anything to the old drive especially if you follow the directions.
A bad new drive is possible of course.

[tec007]

backing it up and restoring it to the new drive won't do anything to the old drive especially if you follow the directions.
A bad new drive is possible of course.

Ok Gunny,

Put a copy of the original image onto the new drive.
Put the drive back in the machine to make sure it works before applying the hacks.

Tivo booted, Got the power-up screen, got the alomost there screen, got the DirecTV screen with the receiving data from the sat screen BUT it was distorted going acrossed the middle.

The it finishes that screen the video goes black but I can hear music.

Bad restore or backup?

[Gunnyman]

I am starting to doubt the voracity of the new Hard Drive.

[tec007]

I am starting to doubt the voracity of the new Hard Drive.

ya, at least it took the image this time. Just have no video. At lease on the HDMI out. Maybe I'll check the composit or S-video.

[Gunnyman]

ok this is the back up so do a clear and delete everything and see if you get video back
note you will have to re -run guided setup if you do this.
conversely you can run the zipper on it and 51killer.tcl will run when the unit boots up.

[tec007]

ok this is the back up so do a clear and delete everything and see if you get video back
note you will have to re -run guided setup if you do this.
conversely you can run the zipper on it and 51killer.tcl will run when the unit boots up.

Ran the zipper hacks real quick before I saw your reply. They seemed to take.
Plugged in the component ports and I have video on them. The unit seems to be functioning although I didn't really get to play with it too much. The wife is watching that damn "America's got Talent". :-)

Tried to connect via Telnet but had no luck although I see the USB/NIC light is now on so the USB port must be powered.

[tec007]

So I'm thinking the HDMI port died. After doing some reading it seems to be common. I'll try putting the original drive in today and see if it comes back. If not would think that means it's the harware.

Also I may have a bad USB/Ether. I get the power light but no link light. I swapper the cable and the port on the switch.

Is there anyway to confirm that Zipper worked up to the point of telneting in?

[Gunnyman]

which USB ethernet adapter are you using?

[tec007]

which USB ethernet adapter are you using?

wow, you're fast. An old Netgear FR101.

Edit: sorry meant FA101

[Gunnyman]

not familiar with that model I bet it's not compatible. The HDTivo is very picky.
Try to locate a netgear FA120

[tec007]

not familiar with that model I bet it's not compatible. The HDTivo is very picky.
Try to locate a netgear FA120

The FA120s are getting hard to find now days... :(

[nlayton]

The FA120s are getting hard to find now days... :(

http://search.ebay.com/netgear-fa120_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQmaxrecordsreturnedZ300

[Lord Vader]

Maybe it's just me, but I just don't feel comfortable buying a refurbished FA120, or any other refurbed techno gadget. I'd prefer them new, even if that means spending $10-$15 more for it. Why are so many of these things sold only as refurb units?

[rbautch]

There are 3 or 4 other adapters that use the same chipset as the FA120 and will work fine. I know Hawking and D-link are two of them. Check the adapter list on the tivo website for the specific model numbers.

FYI, I have 3 re-furbed FA120's, and they've been working fine for a year. At $12 each, I'm really not all that concerned about one going bad.

[nlayton]

Maybe it's just me, but I just don't feel comfortable buying a refurbished FA120, or any other refurbed techno gadget. I'd prefer them new, even if that means spending $10-$15 more for it. Why are so many of these things sold only as refurb units?

I totally agree, but refurbed has to be better than none at all.

Until someone figures out a good currently produced alternative, you might be stuck with a refurbished one, and if it works what is the difference??

[SteelersFan]

...FYI, I have 3 re-furbed FA120's, and they've been working fine for a year. At $12 each, I'm really not all that concerned about one going bad.
I have 4 refurb'ed FA120's. All are working great for almost a year now. I don't believe there is much risk in buying a refurbed device like this adaptor (solid state, no moving parts). :)

[tec007]

There are 3 or 4 other adapters that use the same chipset as the FA120 and will work fine. I know Hawking and D-link are two of them. Check the adapter list on the tivo website for the specific model numbers.

FYI, I have 3 re-furbed FA120's, and they've been working fine for a year. At $12 each, I'm really not all that concerned about one going bad.

Got a D-Link DUB-E100 ordered. Should be here Monday.

Is there a way to run the rest of zipper without the network connection?

[dillan]

Hey Guys. I have to say when I ran the zipper 6 months ago it did everything I wanted it to do and it has been working fantastically. So major props to the guys that put it together.

I am running into a couple issues now though that I can't quite figure out.

I have a Hughes DirecTivo SD-DVR 80 that I zippered and put a 300gb hard drive in as well as the linksys 200m usb ethernet adapter.
I followed all the reccomended steps on the zipper website to the letter.

I have 3 main problems:

The first problem is that the tivo is randomly recording show on channels I don't have, and that are not in the season pass manager or to-do list. Also the Tivo suggestions stuff is turned off.

Second the Tivo is no longer able to pickup my local stations (I have the 2 satallite dish setup) while my other standard (non-tivo) reciever works great.

Third I can no longer connect to the tivo via telnet or ftp.

Now you may be thinking my tivo has become a dud consider this: I also have a 160gb hard drive that I used sleepers script with running the 4.1 tivo software (ugh... slow) and when I put that in all my problems magically disapear.

Now yes I have searched the wiki's and threads high and low to no avail so any assistance is greatly appreciated.

[rbautch]

Got a D-Link DUB-E100 ordered. Should be here Monday.

Is there a way to run the rest of zipper without the network connection?
Yes, with a serial connection.

[rbautch]

Hey Guys. I have to say when I ran the zipper 6 months ago it did everything I wanted it to do and it has been working fantastically. So major props to the guys that put it together.

I am running into a couple issues now though that I can't quite figure out.

I have a Hughes DirecTivo SD-DVR 80 that I zippered and put a 300gb hard drive in as well as the linksys 200m usb ethernet adapter.
I followed all the reccomended steps on the zipper website to the letter.

I have 3 main problems:

The first problem is that the tivo is randomly recording show on channels I don't have, and that are not in the season pass manager or to-do list. Also the Tivo suggestions stuff is turned off.

Second the Tivo is no longer able to pickup my local stations (I have the 2 satallite dish setup) while my other standard (non-tivo) reciever works great.

Third I can no longer connect to the tivo via telnet or ftp.

Now you may be thinking my tivo has become a dud consider this: I also have a 160gb hard drive that I used sleepers script with running the 4.1 tivo software (ugh... slow) and when I put that in all my problems magically disapear.

Now yes I have searched the wiki's and threads high and low to no avail so any assistance is greatly appreciated.1. Take a look at the channelprefs module in tivowebplus, and look a the "channels you recieve" to make sure if squares with your actual channels. If not adjust them. 2. Call DirecTv and tell them you're not getting locals - they'll send a refresh signal though the satellite. 3. Not being able to connect could be many things. If it's nothing on the Wiki troubleshooting guide, they either connect a serial cable and check your IP params, or rezipper the drive.

[tec007]

Yes, with a serial connection.

Ok, can ya point me to the directions or is it a secret. :p

[ttodd1]

Ok, can ya point me to the directions or is it a secret. :p


Check out the picture to make one:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4262884&&#post4262884

[rbautch]

Can also be purchased. Search the forum for "serial cable", and you'll get a bazillion hits.

[tec007]

Check out the picture to make one:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4262884&&#post4262884

thanks

[Lord Vader]

Many older model digital cameras have the proper serial cables you'd need. I know the cable with my old Kodak DC works.

[rpdre1]

here's someone selling Tivo serial cables on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-TiVo-to-PC-Null-Serial-Cable-DB9-Mini-Jack_W0QQitemZ250014249843QQihZ015QQcategoryZ11725QQssPageNa meZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

$5.99 buy-it-now + $3.36 shipping

3 left... If he sells out at that link, check his other auctions for more cables.

He's been selling for a while, I bought my cable from him back in January.

[tec007]

Thanks everyone. Got the cable made already. Gonna try to get it set up tonight yet.

Once you've established a serial connection can you then telnet in?

[tec007]

Ok, here's a stupid question. When entering the dialing prefix ,#211 how do you get the comma from the remote?

[SteelersFan]

Ok, here's a stupid question. When entering the dialing prefix ,#211 how do you get the comma from the remote?
Here's a hint: It's big and yellow. :D :D :D

[gamo62]

This is what I get from the log:
TivoWebPlus Project - v1.2.1
The program comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY.
This program is licensed under the GPL.
See the 'copyright' and 'README' files for copyright and credit information.
Loading modules...
backup
channelprefs
favicon
hackman
--hackman Version 4.0.2--
-Root directory mounted read-write
-Friday, August 11, 2006, 10:12 AM, local time
index
-initializing logo index
-initializing channel table
--caching 669 channels for source of type=6 (DirecTV)
-initializing genre table
-initializing now showing cache
-initializing season pass cache
info
lj_utils
logos
logs
mail
mfsbrowser
phone
resources
Loaded 0 resource definitions
sched
screen
search
theme
ui
webremote
whatson
wishlists
xplusz
Accepting Connections

What do I need to check next? the IP is set at a static address at a port of 8080. Any and all help appreciated. Tytools works fine as does Telnet and FTP.

G.W.

[DV8Ways]

I'm new to the Tivo Community, so please be gentle... ;)

I'm looking to hack my RCA DRV40 and judging by the 229 pages in this thread, I'm a few years behind... I've been reading for a few days now and can't really make heads or tails of anything... I would like to upgrade my drive size and add network capabilities...

I would be extremely grateful if someone could point me in the right direct... a step by step tutorial would be great...

Any help is greaty appreciated... :D

[SteelersFan]

I'm new to the Tivo Community, so please be gentle... ;)

I'm looking to hack my RCA DRV40 and judging by the 229 pages in this thread, I'm a few years behind... I've been reading for a few days now and can't really make heads or tails of anything... I would like to upgrade my drive size and add network capabilities...

I would be extremely grateful if someone could point me in the right direct... a step by step tutorial would be great...

Any help is greaty appreciated... :D
You're so close... ;) Look in the first post of this thread. There is a link to the Zipper instructions.

[smolz]

Followed the directions for the zipper disk. I put the disk in the Tivo and booted up. It rebooted like it said it would and i was able to telnet to the tivo. I walked away before I ran the hacks. When I cam back the screen showed that it had lost connection. I tried to telnet and was unable to. I have tried to re-bake the drive and re-zipper the disk. But now whenever i put the newly created drive in the Tivo it never reboots and I can never telnet into the box??

Any help would be appreciated

[rbautch]

What do I need to check next? the IP is set at a static address at a port of 8080. Any and all help appreciated. Tytools works fine as does Telnet and FTP.

G.W.If your using port 8080, they type xx.xx.xx.xx:8080 into your web broweser, instead of just the ip address.

[rbautch]

I'm new to the Tivo Community, so please be gentle... ;)

I'm looking to hack my RCA DRV40 and judging by the 229 pages in this thread, I'm a few years behind... I've been reading for a few days now and can't really make heads or tails of anything... I would like to upgrade my drive size and add network capabilities...

I would be extremely grateful if someone could point me in the right direct... a step by step tutorial would be great...

Any help is greaty appreciated... :DIf you follow the Zipper directions, there's really no reason to read any of this thread.

[rbautch]

Followed the directions for the zipper disk. I put the disk in the Tivo and booted up. It rebooted like it said it would and i was able to telnet to the tivo. I walked away before I ran the hacks. When I cam back the screen showed that it had lost connection. I tried to telnet and was unable to. I have tried to re-bake the drive and re-zipper the disk. But now whenever i put the newly created drive in the Tivo it never reboots and I can never telnet into the box??

Any help would be appreciatedTry rebooting manually by unplugging/replugging your power cord.

[smolz]

I did try rebooting with the unplug/plug method. Is there a specific time that i should unplug the Tivo. It just seems wierd that it worked that first time. Is there a reason that it would the first time i zippered the drive? Then after that even though i have redone the drive it doesn't reboot and set the network options. I am using a linksys wireless adapter

[jjoboh]

once i have the serial cable connected how do i run the enhancement script

[rbautch]

I did try rebooting with the unplug/plug method. Is there a specific time that i should unplug the Tivo. It just seems wierd that it worked that first time. Is there a reason that it would the first time i zippered the drive? Then after that even though i have redone the drive it doesn't reboot and set the network options. I am using a linksys wireless adapterDon't know why it wouldn't reboot the second time around. Next time you try the Zipper, before you unmount your drive, check two things:

1. There should be a file called /tivo/reboot_flag on your drive. This signals the author file to reboot the tivo the first time it encouters it.

2. Check your author file for a line that reads something like: tivosh /hacks/network.tcl $ipaddress $routerip.

If these two things are present, your network parameters should get set, then your tivo should reboot.

[rbautch]

once i have the serial cable connected how do i run the enhancement scriptUse hyperterminal or some other terminal emulator to establish a connection. Hit the return key a few times to get a bash prompt. Then run it the same way you would if you were telnetted in.

[DV8Ways]

Oh wise and great gods of Tivo... I have been doing some more ready (Thanks to you guys I found the right place) and came across a question... I understand what I need to do now but I'm not sure which method would be best to use... I read up on the Zipper and also did some reading on PTVnets Utility CD... What are the Advantage/Disadvantages of these 2 methods...

In the end, I'm hoping to be able to transfer my recordings to my PC for viewing over the internet via Orb (Not sure if anyone is familiar with Orb.) Basically Orb allows you to stream media from your home PC through the internet, good stuff...

Another Question: After I have used the Zipper or PTVnet, which ever method I wind up using, will I have the capability of transfering my recordings or is there somewhere else I should be reading for this info...

Again, thanks for all the help... :D

[rbautch]

There's a thread floating around here somewhere that discusses the differences between the Zipper and PTVnet. Both will not allow you to extract programs from your tivo, but they both provide the necessary first step of disabling the chain of trust and hacking the tivo. Talk of extraction is no allowed on this site. After you run PTVnet or the Zipper, head over to DDB and look at the extraction threads.

BTW, I love watching my extracted programs through orb. In fact, I can remotely connect to my tivo from anywhere in the world, view what's in my now playing list, extract it, and then stream it to my hotel room. Very nice!

[rbautch]

I posted version 1.6 on the website. Changes are as follows:

1. Using latest version of NCID 0.65.

2. Disabling dhclient to prevent potential network problems.

3. Setting DNS to 4.2.2.2, which seems to be a universally available and valid DNS. This should prevent the slow now playing list and still allow wgets. Thanks to rpdre1 for the idea.

All of these changes are in the enhancement script.

[DV8Ways]

BTW, I love watching my extracted programs through orb. In fact, I can remotely connect to my tivo from anywhere in the world, view what's in my now playing list, extract it, and then stream it to my hotel room. Very nice!

That's exactly what I want to do... I have a PPC-6700 with an unlimited data plan... Currently I stream moves and MP3 direct to my phone... It's so sweet... Once I get this working, I'll be able to brag to the guys and gals over at ppc6700users forum that I can now watch tivo on my phone... ;) I can't wait...

Do you think it's a good idea to use the PTVnet for ease of use and then run your enhancements...? I just got back from bestbuy... I have my new drive and wireless USB adapter... I'm so close I can taste it... Now I'm just trying to put together my plan of attack...

Thanks again for all your help...

[Redux]

I posted version 1.6 on the website. Changes are as follows:

1. Using latest version of NCID 0.65.

2. Disabling dhclient to prevent potential network problems.

3. Setting DNS to 4.2.2.2, which seems to be a universally available and valid DNS. This should prevent the slow now playing list and still allow wgets. Thanks to rpdre1 for the idea.

All of these changes are in the enhancement script.I have worked with a lot of software developers over the years. What you're supposed to do is talk about doing something. Think a lot about it. Savor the nuances of the task. Get distracted by other things. Have some meetings. Commission some research. A committee or two. Some testing. Change the specs and start over. Have some more meetings to discuss a revised schedule. Get distracted again.

You say you're going to do something and next day, sometimes sooner, it's done!

I hope you have a real job, because you're never going to amount to anything in this business.

[Willy]

I posted version 1.6 on the website. Changes are as follows:

1. Using latest version of NCID 0.65.

2. Disabling dhclient to prevent potential network problems.

3. Setting DNS to 4.2.2.2, which seems to be a universally available and valid DNS. This should prevent the slow now playing list and still allow wgets. Thanks to rpdre1 for the idea.

All of these changes are in the enhancement script.

Wow! A New Zipper...Thanks. I will now really have to get a Netgear FA120 to zipper my last DVR40. For previously zippered machines, what is the best procedure to update the zipper (if necessary) and still be able to save recordings, season passes, etc? Thanks for all the fabulous work.

[rbautch]

Wow! A New Zipper...Thanks. I will now really have to get a Netgear FA120 to zipper my last DVR40. For previously zippered machines, what is the best procedure to update the zipper (if necessary) and still be able to save recordings, season passes, etc? Thanks for all the fabulous work.If you are already Zippered and not experiencing any problems, there's really no reason to upgrade. If your one of those types that absolutely has to have the latest and greatest, just re-run the tweak.sh script, and it will download all the changes for you.

[DV8Ways]

My apologize for being redundant...

Is it a good idea to use PTVnet Utilities and then run The Enhancement Script...??? This way I can have the best of both worlds...!!! ;)

[c8799p]

The latest TiVo Series2 software update, version 7.3.1-oth-01-2-140 that downloaded on my TiVo two days ago removed the option to add back the Commercial Skip / Clock / Fast Disappearing Play Bar options. Basically, the latest software update won't let you enter "SELECT" which is required to program in these three back-door options.

Does anyone know how to work around this recent update. I like the 30 second commercial skip and clock and don't want to give them up! :(

[rpdre1]

My apologize for being redundant...

Is it a good idea to use PTVnet Utilities and then run The Enhancement Script...??? This way I can have the best of both worlds...!!! ;)

You'd be better off if you went with The Zipper and skipped PTVNet.

[JamieP]

3. Setting DNS to 4.2.2.2, which seems to be a universally available and valid DNS. This should prevent the slow now playing list and still allow wgets. Thanks to rpdre1 for the idea.Did you get the permission of the DNS server owner? If not, are you sure it is a good idea to release software that points masses of people to a server without their permission? I know netgear released routers some years back that hardwired a University of Wisconsin ntp server IP address, and they ended up paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to the University to clean up the mess [ref (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTP_vandalism)].

[kewashi]

I have a question about photos and music. The zipper unlocked this menu option to my pleasant surprise. I installed Tivo Desktop intended for non DTV tivos and it worked fine to serve mp3's and jpg's but not movies. Then one day it magically stopped working for even mp3's and jpg's. Is there some daemon I need to restart somewhere? Is there some other more reliable server I can use to serve up pictures and mp3's to my newly hacked tivo? Any help appreciated. Cheers.

[DV8Ways]

Used PTVnet and InstantCake on a new drive... Installed the drive and unit booted with no problem... I'm having an issue with networking... I'm not getting a link at all... I'm using a D-Link WUA-1340 Wireless USB Adapter... Any advise is greatly appreciated...

Also, I noticed I have lost my local channels... Please help... :|

[RobDot]

I also just replaced my HDVR2 HDD with a caked drive. I'm able to connect to it wireless, but Now my local channels are gone! What needs to be done? I tried searching the forums for answer, but not finding. Any help is appreciated........

[rpdre1]

DV8Ways and RobDot: http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Troubleshooting#Missing_channels_lower_than_ 100_.28your_local_channels.29

DV8Ways, Wireless G USB adapters are not supported at all in 6.2

[ttodd1]

I also just replaced my HDVR2 HDD with a caked drive. I'm able to connect to it wireless, but Now my local channels are gone! What needs to be done? I tried searching the forums for answer, but not finding. Any help is appreciated........


http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4128040&&#post4128040

[ttodd1]

The latest TiVo Series2 software update, version 7.3.1-oth-01-2-140 that downloaded on my TiVo two days ago removed the option to add back the Commercial Skip / Clock / Fast Disappearing Play Bar options. Basically, the latest software update won't let you enter "SELECT" which is required to program in these three back-door options.

Does anyone know how to work around this recent update. I like the 30 second commercial skip and clock and don't want to give them up! :(

You might get a better response by starting your own thread and not posting it in the Zipper thread.

[ttodd1]

I have a question about photos and music. The zipper unlocked this menu option to my pleasant surprise. I installed Tivo Desktop intended for non DTV tivos and it worked fine to serve mp3's and jpg's but not movies. Then one day it magically stopped working for even mp3's and jpg's. Is there some daemon I need to restart somewhere? Is there some other more reliable server I can use to serve up pictures and mp3's to my newly hacked tivo? Any help appreciated. Cheers.

Are you sure the service is running? Did the IP address of the pc it is running on change? And you will not be able to do shows with TivoDesktop (in case you thought it was possible). As for another server to use you could try JavaHMO.

[RobDot]

Worked.. Thanks a lot ttodd1.....

[rbautch]

Did you get the permission of the DNS server owner? If not, are you sure it is a good idea to release software that points masses of people to a server without their permission? I know netgear released routers some years back that hardwired a University of Wisconsin ntp server IP address, and they ended up paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to the University to clean up the mess [ref (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTP_vandalism)].I didn't know this was a private server. I'll see if I can get permission, but I'll remove it until then. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

edit: Googling "4.2.2.2 DNS" brings up some interesting results. Looks like its a Verizon server, and everyone and their brother uses it like a public DNS.

[rpdre1]

I'm pretty sure it's not private.

http://www.google.com/search?q=4.2.2.2+public+dns

[DV8Ways]

Local channels back up... Thanks rpdre1... I guess I'll have to go and get a new USB Adapter tomorrow... :( Hopefully I'll be up and running then... Good thing is the drive upgrade is done, just need to work on the software stuff now...

Thanks again to all... :)

[JamieP]

I'm pretty sure it's not private.

http://www.google.com/search?q=4.2.2.2+public+dnsWhat does it mean for a service to be public? I'd say it is public if they announce that it is public, or at least grant permission to those that ask for it. Others might say it is public if they don't block external access, and many people use it without explicit permission. As far as I can tell, 4.2.2.2 is in the latter category, as was the University of Wisconsin ntp server I mentioned earlier.

Probably at worst, if they don't like all the external sites accessing them as a top level DNS server, they'll simply block external access for anything but for their domains. Still it stricks me as being anti-internet-social to use it in a mass released software package without permission.

[kewashi]

Are you sure the service is running? Did the IP address of the pc it is running on change? And you will not be able to do shows with TivoDesktop (in case you thought it was possible). As for another server to use you could try JavaHMO.


Yea - the service is definitely running. And the PC's IP address is unchanged. I'm stumped. I downloaded JavaHMO and am giving it a try. Will let you know if that works. Thanks for the info... by the way, does Galleon work on DTIVO's? It looks like that is the next generation of JavaHMO. Has anyone tried it?

[kewashi]

I didn't know this was a private server. I'll see if I can get permission, but I'll remove it until then. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

edit: Googling "4.2.2.2 DNS" brings up some interesting results. Looks like its a Verizon server, and everyone and their brother uses it like a public DNS.

Probably a good idea. I did a tracert on 4.2.2.2 and it returned:
vnsc-bak.sys.gtei.net which I assume is tied to GTE which as I'm sure you know merged with Bell Atlantic to create Verizon. Another idea is to just ask the user for a preferred DNS since most people know the DNS of their ISP (and if they don't, finding it is sure easier than hacking your Tivo). I went in and hand edited mine after the zipper ran. Just a thought.

[rmax]

First off I want to thank Gunny and Rbautch for developing the Zipper. I am sure my hacking experience was much easier and I want to thank them for the support on this forum.

I hacked my SDDVR40 on July 22nd and after running into a few issues I got is working well but over the past two days it has been VERY UNRESPONSIVE to the remote control. I push a button and might work half the time and sometimes I push the button 3 or 4 times before it does anything. I have tried two different remotes and replaced the batteries in my main one. Nothing seems to help. Is there any possibility it could be an issue with the hacks? I have never had a problem with this machine/remote before.

Thanks again!
Cy

Cy,
Did you ever figure out what was causing this? I just zippered my uncle's tivo this weekend and he is having this problem. His Tivo is a Phillips DVR40.
Thanks,
Randy

[jjoboh]

im trying to uninstall the tweaks to correct some ip adress but when i try to enter the sh tweak-uninstall.sh command it cant find the file am i missing some step ?

[rmax]

im trying to uninstall the tweaks to correct some ip adress but when i try to enter the sh tweak-uninstall.sh command it cant find the file am i missing some step ?

I ran across the same problem this weekend. I was entering sh tweak-uninstall.sh.
The file name is actually with an underscore. sh tweak_uninstall.sh
I hope that helps,
Randy

[jjoboh]

thank you rmax it worked
jjoboh

[rmax]

no problem..glad that was it.

[jjoboh]

when i now tri to run the enhance ment script it fails after i enter the router ip address

[ttodd1]

Yea - the service is definitely running. And the PC's IP address is unchanged. I'm stumped. I downloaded JavaHMO and am giving it a try. Will let you know if that works. Thanks for the info... by the way, does Galleon work on DTIVO's? It looks like that is the next generation of JavaHMO. Has anyone tried it?

Galleon will not work with DTivos.

[chubb]

HI guys,

I'm zippering a DSR704 for my uncle and he's too cheap to buy a new hard drive... can anyone hook me up with 62small.mfs or tell me where I can find it?

Thanks!

[rbautch]

HI guys,

I'm zippering a DSR704 for my uncle and he's too cheap to buy a new hard drive... can anyone hook me up with 62small.mfs or tell me where I can find it?

Thanks!Buying a hard drive has nothing to do with buying a clean software image. For a known good $20 image, follow the instantcake link on the Zipper website. For the 62small image (credit to Alphawolf who prepared it), try emule.

[agzela]

Ive got a USB200m V2 I ran the tweaks.sh via serial after reboot the usb200m lights are on i just cant get connected. I ran the net-config.sh from the enhancements directory and set my appropriate IP and router IP

this is my config:

HR10-250
usb200m is connected directly into one of my LAN ports on my router via RJ45

Is this supposed to work

Im only 16 and dont have that much experience with ip

[chubb]

Buying a hard drive has nothing to do with buying a clean software image. For a known good $20 image, follow the instantcake link on the Zipper website. For the 62small image (credit to Alphawolf who prepared it), try emule.

Thanks for the quick response. Actually, I did buy the InstantCake $20 image (and used it to Zipper four dtivos already) and it doesn't work in this scenario because my uncle's DSR704 has only a 40GB harddrive, and when trying the restore image portion of the Zipper process, it says the target drive is not large enough.

I've tried emule, but search returned 0 results... maybe I'm connecting to the wrong servers...?

[robr]

Thanks for the quick response. Actually, I did buy the InstantCake $20 image (and used it to Zipper four dtivos already) and it doesn't work in this scenario because my uncle's DSR704 has only a 40GB harddrive, and when trying the restore image portion of the Zipper process, it says the target drive is not large enough.

I've tried emule, but search returned 0 results... maybe I'm connecting to the wrong servers...?

interesting, i too bought my image from instant cake and have used my CD to zipper several tivos. today i tried to do another one but got the target drive too small error. it's a stock 40 gig drive. how large of a drive do you need for the instantcake image to work? i'll be doing a coworkers hdvr2 as well who also has a 40 gig. sounds like there's a small image floating around, but i dont mind buying larger drives. i'd just like to know the minimum size requirement since this is not mentioned in the zipper install docs. thanks!

edit: actually i realize that this wouldnt be mentioned in the zipper dox since its dependent on the source of the 6.2 image.... so the real question is what's the minimum size disk requirement for a 6.2 instantcake image.

[goony]

I have a Zipper'd S2 DTivo running on a 160GB drive... I want to clone it to a 300GB drive.

Assuming I have an LBA48 aware MFStools boot cd and the proper syntax for the copy, should I be able to migrate to the 300GB drive with all of the shows intact?

Thanks!

[Gunnyman]

nope
a 160 GB drive has already been expanded.
Best bet would be to do that thing we can't talk about then insert the shows on a newly expanded 300 GB drive that has been made from a virgin image (like your back up perhaps)

[goony]

Ugh. OK, I'm prepared to do that... I have an extra DTivo that I will press into service and retire the old box.

[rbautch]

interesting, i too bought my image from instant cake and have used my CD to zipper several tivos. today i tried to do another one but got the target drive too small error. it's a stock 40 gig drive. how large of a drive do you need for the instantcake image to work? i'll be doing a coworkers hdvr2 as well who also has a 40 gig. sounds like there's a small image floating around, but i dont mind buying larger drives. i'd just like to know the minimum size requirement since this is not mentioned in the zipper install docs. thanks!

edit: actually i realize that this wouldnt be mentioned in the zipper dox since its dependent on the source of the 6.2 image.... so the real question is what's the minimum size disk requirement for a 6.2 instantcake image.I'm pretty sure the image works on some 40GB drives, but not others, meaning the space you need is right at 40GB. A 60GB drive would work for sure. This is covered extensively on PTVupgrades support forum at *************.com

[rbautch]

Ive got a USB200m V2 I ran the tweaks.sh via serial after reboot the usb200m lights are on i just cant get connected. I ran the net-config.sh from the enhancements directory and set my appropriate IP and router IP

this is my config:

HR10-250
usb200m is connected directly into one of my LAN ports on my router via RJ45

Is this supposed to work

Im only 16 and dont have that much experience with ipIs your usb200m a version 2 adapter?

[agzela]

Is your usb200m a version 2 adapter?

Yes it is

[rbautch]

Did you answer "yes" to installing the USB 2.0 drivers?

[agzela]

Did you answer "yes" to installing the USB 2.0 drivers?

Yes the usb 2.0 drivers are installed because right after the lights came on the usb200m

[agzela]

Yes the usb 2.0 drivers are installed because right after the lights came on the usb200m

bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:14:BF:FD:DE:8E
inet addr:192.168.168.155 Bcast:192.168.168.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:616 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

[rbautch]

If the lights are on, the you're connected. First see if you can ping, then telnet. If you can't look for a firewall that's blocking access.

[agzela]

If the lights are on, the you're connected. First see if you can ping, then telnet. If you can't look for a firewall that's blocking access.

I can ping my router from the tivo

What ports should be enabled? Are you talking about the firewall on the Tivo?

[agzela]

I can ping my router from the tivo

What ports should be enabled? Are you talking about the firewall on the Tivo?


OK I can telnet into the tivo now after setting a rule on my firewall to allow any from the tivo... how can isetup DNS on the tivo so it can go out from my LAN?

[agzela]

Looiks like you posted a new zipper over the weekend that does my DNS for me how do install the new one after zipping with the old do i have to start all over again

[rbautch]

If you have a connection to your tivo, you can change DNS using Tivowebplus.

[agzela]

If you have a connection to your tivo, you can change DNS using Tivowebplus.

i dont see that for the HR10-250?

[agzela]

i dont see that for the HR10-250?

Nevermind I found it, Thank you so much for your help!!! I think I am going to make this process into a class project when school starts...Ive learned so much from everyone here!!

One last question: How do I check if my Tivo is using the net for its downloads?

[agzela]

I can ping yahoo.com from bash and get a reply but i noticed that the TX packets are having problems (look at the errors)

Is this normal?

bash-2.02# net-status.tcl
Didn't find network with Default = 1, exiting...

bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:14 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:1176 dropped:14 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:14:BF:FD:DE:8E
inet addr:192.168.168.155 Bcast:192.168.168.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:1892 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:710284 dropped:1837 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

[kewashi]

Galleon will not work with DTivos.

Thanks ... I got JavaHMO installed after figuring out that you have to first install JRE 1.3 and then JAI and then JRE 1.4 or later and then JavaHMO ... whew! Maybe there was an easier way, but this worked and nothing else I tried did. Anyway, I'm good as gold and serving up images, etc. Looking forward to trying the other features too. Thanks all a bunch :)

[SteelersFan]

Thanks ... I got JavaHMO installed after figuring out that you have to first install JRE 1.3 and then JAI and then JRE 1.4 or later and then JavaHMO ... whew! Maybe there was an easier way, but this worked and nothing else I tried did. Anyway, I'm good as gold and serving up images, etc. Looking forward to trying the other features too. Thanks all a bunch :)
Thanks for this post. I have tried a couple of times to get JHMO woking but nothing.... until now! This worked with no changes to the install and now my wife and kids really think I'm a Tivo geek! :D

[tec007]

Ok, last week started to Zipper my 10-250. I got to the point of connecting the USB NIC and discovered the FR101 wouldn't work. Ordered a DUB-E100 and got it today.

Plugged in the netcable in the E100 and it into the USB port and restarted the DTIVO.

No Link light. :-( I know the E100 and cable are good. Tried them on a PC and they worked.

Do I have to start the Zipper process over?

[dlmcmurr]

I feel like a total idiot. I believe that I corrupted my rc.sysinit.author yesterday evening. TWP, telnet, serial bash and all not running, but I can still ping it.

But here's where the idiot part starts -- I pulled the drive, put it in my PC and booted from the LBA48 boot CD, figuring I could mount the drive and copy rc.sysinit.author from a backup that hackman was supposed to have made.

Alas, I can't figure out how to mount the tivo disk.

mount /dev/hdc ..... (what's the rest of the mount command for a tivo disk?)

Or can I even do it from that boot CD??

Thanks for any advice,
Dave

[Gunnyman]

if your tivo's active partition is hda7
from bash after booting from lba48
mkdir /tivo
mount /dev/hda7 /tivo
if it's 4 use 4
of course use a b c or d depending on where the drive is on the IDE chain.

[dlmcmurr]

if your tivo's active partition is hda7
from bash after booting from lba48
mkdir /tivo
mount /dev/hda7 /tivo
if it's 4 use 4
of course use a b c or d depending on where the drive is on the IDE chain.
Thanks, gunny. Two questions come to mind:
1. How do I tell which is my active partition? Can I just mount one and if things don't look right, umount and mount the second one? BTW, this is an S2 dtivo built from instantcake and zipper just a few months ago if that tells you which it is.
2. Would "mkdir /tivo" actually try to create a directory on my boot CD?

Thanks again,
Dave

[tec007]

Ok, last week started to Zipper my 10-250. I got to the point of connecting the USB NIC and discovered the FA101 wouldn't work. Ordered a DUB-E100 and got it today.

Plugged in the netcable in the E100 and it into the USB port and restarted the DTIVO.

No Link light. :-( I know the E100 and cable are good. Tried them on a PC and they worked.

Do I have to start the Zipper process over?


Is it true that the version number makes a difference in the DUB-E100?

[Gunnyman]

Thanks, gunny. Two questions come to mind:
1. How do I tell which is my active partition? Can I just mount one and if things don't look right, umount and mount the second one? BTW, this is an S2 dtivo built from instantcake and zipper just a few months ago if that tells you which it is.
2. Would "mkdir /tivo" actually try to create a directory on my boot CD?

Thanks again,
Dave
Dave
look at http://thewallens.net/tivo/Tivo_unguide.html a quickie howto on mounting drives.
Once the boot cd is done you are actually running Linux on a ramdisk. The mountpoint is stored in RAM.

[tec007]

Check out the picture to make one:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=4262884&&#post4262884

Question, in the pic mentioned above the red line shows the tip is pin two but it also show TD (pin 3) is the tip. Is pin 2 the tip?

[muzzymate]

Is it true that the version number makes a difference in the DUB-E100?

If I remember correctly, if you get a version A it will work. Version B will not, even with the updated USB2 drivers that the Enhancment Script installs. There are multiple versions of A. I have 2 A2s and 1 A1. Both A versions worked on getting my DirecTivos zippered. Bought all three refurbished from an online retailer for less than $10 each.

[slydog75]

Question, in the pic mentioned above the red line shows the tip is pin two but it also show TD (pin 3) is the tip. Is pin 2 the tip?

Follow the colored lines.. TD and RD are reversed intentionally. That's why you don't need a null modem adapter with this cable.

[tec007]

If I remember correctly, if you get a version A it will work. Version B will not, even with the updated USB2 drivers that the Enhancment Script installs. There are multiple versions of A. I have 2 A2s and 1 A1. Both A versions worked on getting my DirecTivos zippered. Bought all three refurbished from an online retailer for less than $10 each.

Man, that blows. The one I just got is B1. Next purchase, a gun, to shoot myself in the head. Two weeks now and still working on the hack.

Follow the colored lines.. TD and RD are reversed intentionally. That's why you don't need a null modem adapter with this cable.

Makes sense... thanks.

[driph]

Originally Posted by Cybert
First off I want to thank Gunny and Rbautch for developing the Zipper. I am sure my hacking experience was much easier and I want to thank them for the support on this forum.

I hacked my SDDVR40 on July 22nd and after running into a few issues I got is working well but over the past two days it has been VERY UNRESPONSIVE to the remote control. I push a button and might work half the time and sometimes I push the button 3 or 4 times before it does anything. I have tried two different remotes and replaced the batteries in my main one. Nothing seems to help. Is there any possibility it could be an issue with the hacks? I have never had a problem with this machine/remote before.

Thanks again!
Cy


Cy,
Did you ever figure out what was causing this? I just zippered my uncle's tivo this weekend and he is having this problem. His Tivo is a Phillips DVR40.
Thanks,
Randy

That's interesting, as one of my tivos just started doing the same thing as well. I just assumed it was the Harmony remote starting to flake out, although it's been fine with the rest of the hardware.

[sjmaye]

You should be able to add a second drive at any time. You have two options:
1. Take a blank drive and run "bless tivo" on it. then add it to your tivo.
2. Remove your existing drive, put it in your pc with the new drive, and then run an mfsadd command to marry them.

I have my first drive zippered, but I have not received my FA120 yet so I have not installed it in the HR10-250 yet. While waiting I bought a 400GB drive (good deal).

As the first drive is not in the Tivo yet, I can do either of the options you mention.

Which of these options would have the best chance for success for a noob?

I know I should know how to do both of them, but I don't. Are there more complete instructions somewhere for both "bless tivo" and using "mfsadd" command?


Thanks for all the help!

[jjoboh]

by default what file does tivo store the recordings in

[cheer]

by default what file does tivo store the recordings in
No file that you can find via telnet/normal ftp. Tivo has dedicated MFS partitions that hold all the recordings.

[vogeldude]

Muzzymate, Where did you find these for less than $10.00?

[rbautch]

I can ping yahoo.com from bash and get a reply but i noticed that the TX packets are having problems (look at the errors)

Is this normal?

bash-2.02# net-status.tcl
Didn't find network with Default = 1, exiting...

bash-2.02# ifconfig
lo Link encap:Local Loopback
inet addr:127.0.0.1 Bcast:0.0.0.0 Mask:255.0.0.0
UP LOOPBACK RUNNING MTU:16436 Metric:1
RX packets:14 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:1176 dropped:14 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0

eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:14:BF:FD:DE:8E
inet addr:192.168.168.155 Bcast:192.168.168.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
UP BROADCAST RUNNING MULTICAST MTU:1500 Metric:1
RX packets:1892 errors:0 dropped:0 overruns:0 frame:0
TX packets:0 errors:710284 dropped:1837 overruns:0 carrier:0 coll:0
This doesn't look right. The net-status.tcl output means that no network settings were found in MFS, but the ifconfig output indicates that you do have an IP address assigned to the Tivo. Are you setting up networking outside of MFS, like with ifconfig in your author file? Are all your IP parameters visible in Tivowebplus?

[rbautch]

I have my first drive zippered, but I have not received my FA120 yet so I have not installed it in the HR10-250 yet. While waiting I bought a 400GB drive (good deal).

As the first drive is not in the Tivo yet, I can do either of the options you mention.

Which of these options would have the best chance for success for a noob?

I know I should know how to do both of them, but I don't. Are there more complete instructions somewhere for both "bless tivo" and using "mfsadd" command?


Thanks for all the help!
Yes, you can do either one. Both are described in many places in the upgrade forum. As long as you have both drives out of the tivo, I'd use mfsadd.

[agzela]

This doesn't look right. The net-status.tcl output means that no network settings were found in MFS, but the ifconfig output indicates that you do have an IP address assigned to the Tivo. Are you setting up networking outside of MFS, like with ifconfig in your author file? Are all your IP parameters visible in Tivowebplus?

I can get to TivoWebplus, but I dont see where I can change th IP settings? I have the HR10-250 I have started zipper from scratch and cant seem to get the net config in TWP?

What am I doing wrong? Please help! Is there something wrong with the latest script?


this is what I have:

TivoWebPlus Project - v1.2.1

Main Menu Backup Channel Prefs Info Logos Logs Mail Manual Record Merge MFS Screen Search Theme User Interface Web Remote What's On Restart
TivoWebPlus Project v1.2.1
Backup Backup and Restore Season Passes etc.
Channel Prefs Set Channel Preferences
Info Various Info about your Tivo
Logos Remap your channel logos.
Logs View TiVo log files
Mail Create/view/delete TiVo mail messages
Manual Record Setup a Manual Recording
Merge Merge Recordings for Batch Save to VCR
MFS Browse through the MFS FileSystem
Screen View and control your TiVo's screen
Search Search for TV shows
Theme Change the look of this site
User Interface A Web-based Clone of the TiVo UI, with Filtering
Web Remote A Web-based Remote Control for your TiVo
What's On Hourly What's On listing

THIS IS MY BOOT FILE:
#!/bin/bash
export PATH=./:.:/utils:/bin:/sbin:/tvbin:/tivobin:/busybox:/enhancements
export TIVO_ROOT=
export MFS_DEVICE=/dev/hda10
tnlited 23 /bin/bash -login &
tivoftpd
/bin/bash </dev/ttyS2&> /dev/ttyS2&
fakecall.tcl
route add -host 204.176.49.2 gw 127.0.0.1
route add -net 204.176.49.0 gw 127.0.0.1 netmask 255.255.255.0

insmod /lib/modules/usbcore.o
insmod /lib/modules/ehci-hcd.o
insmod /lib/modules/ax8817x.o
sleep 60
ifconfig eth0 192.168.168.155 netmask 255.255.255.0
route add default gw 192.168.168.1
echo
if [ -e /reboot_flag ]; then
mount -o remount,rw /
if rm -rf /reboot_flag; then
reboot
fi
fi

######################################
mount -o remount,rw / &>/dev/null
rm /zipper_flag &>/dev/null
mount -o remount,ro / &>/dev/null

#############################################
# starting netserver to receive netperf requests
/busybox/netserver

#############################################
# starting Tivowebplus
/enhancements/TWPrun.sh

#############################################
# start crond after waiting 30 seconds
sleep 30
/busybox/crond

[dlmcmurr]

Dave
look at http://thewallens.net/tivo/Tivo_unguide.html a quickie howto on mounting drives.
Once the boot cd is done you are actually running Linux on a ramdisk. The mountpoint is stored in RAM.
Thanks, gunnyman. Everything worked great. I'm back to normal and just a little bit smarter, I hope!

Dave

[cheer]

I can get to TivoWebplus, but I dont see where I can change th IP settings? I have the HR10-250 I have started zipper from scratch and cant seem to get the net config in TWP?
Netconfig.tcl doesn't work on the HR10-250.

If you want to change the IP settings you need to edit your rc.sysinit.author file.

[agzela]

Netconfig.tcl doesn't work on the HR10-250.

If you want to change the IP settings you need to edit your rc.sysinit.author file.

IS THIS WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE...HOW DO YOU SET IT IN MFS?

THIS IS MY BOOT FILE:
#!/bin/bash
export PATH=./:.:/utils:/bin:/sbin:/tvbin:/tivobin:/busybox:/enhancements
export TIVO_ROOT=
export MFS_DEVICE=/dev/hda10
tnlited 23 /bin/bash -login &
tivoftpd
/bin/bash </dev/ttyS2&> /dev/ttyS2&
fakecall.tcl
route add -host 204.176.49.2 gw 127.0.0.1
route add -net 204.176.49.0 gw 127.0.0.1 netmask 255.255.255.0

insmod /lib/modules/usbcore.o
insmod /lib/modules/ehci-hcd.o
insmod /lib/modules/ax8817x.o
sleep 60
ifconfig eth0 192.168.168.155 netmask 255.255.255.0
route add default gw 192.168.168.1
echo
if [ -e /reboot_flag ]; then
mount -o remount,rw /
if rm -rf /reboot_flag; then
reboot
fi
fi

######################################
mount -o remount,rw / &>/dev/null
rm /zipper_flag &>/dev/null
mount -o remount,ro / &>/dev/null

#############################################
# starting netserver to receive netperf requests
/busybox/netserver

#############################################
# starting Tivowebplus
/enhancements/TWPrun.sh

#############################################
# start crond after waiting 30 seconds
sleep 30
/busybox/crond

[cheer]

IS THIS WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE...HOW DO YOU SET IT IN MFS?You can't -- 3.x Tivo software doesn't support IP configuration in MFS. But there's no reason to.

You might check /etc/resolv.conf and make sure you're pointing to valid name servers. Other than that it ought to work.

[rbautch]

Oh. Didn't realize it was an HR10-250. Networking SHOULD be set up with ifconfig in the author file.

[muzzymate]

Muzzymate, Where did you find these for less than $10.00?

From http://ubuyitdirect.com but they're no longer listed on the site. I must have bought the last few units... Sorry!

Ok, I've successfully Zippered two DSR704s and am waiting for the rumored HR10 6.3 update before doing my HD-DVR. Two questions though:

1) Should Showcases still be showing up on my DirecTV Central menu? I can't seem to get rid o itf, despite choosing to remove it when the Enhancements script ran and manually running sc62remove.tcl. Rebooting doesn't help. I want it gone!

2) Anyone have any idea why my Tivo's can't see the Tivo Desktop HMO servers on my two Mac OS X machines? They work perfectly for a stand alone that is on the same network but my DirecTivo's don't see them. I installed JavaHMO on one of the computers and that shows up on both Tivo menus. I don't understand it. I'm running Tivo Desktop 1.9.3 on both systems.

Thanks to everyone involved!!! You are making my transition from three standalones Tivos to DirecTivos pretty painless and not losing much functionality. Now if only 6.3 would come out for the HR10!!! :o

[tec007]

Sounds like you might be trying to gain bash access through a serial connection, not trying to get your Tivo to make a call to the mothership over a serial connection. The former is what this thread's all about. For the later, just connect the cable and connect with hyperterminal. I can't remember the hyperterminal settings off hand, but they're posted several times in the forums here. If you have trouble, your next post should be in one of those threads. Don't give up!

Holy S**t rbautch. I've been fighting with this for days. Got the bash prompt and am installing the rest of Zipper. Now if I could just find a compatible NIC.

Thanks

[Brillian1080p]

Ok guys, my first post in this thread. I finally decided to take the plunge.

I'm trying to use the zipper on my Directv HR10-250. Actually I backed up the original 250gb drive using mfstools.

I get to the part during the Zipper where I'm trying to take the instantcake-hr10-250-1.1-3.1.5f.iso image and apply it to the new drive.

It stops and says, "Unknown Backup Format".

I changed the iso image filename to 000001 and added it to the tools cd.

I used Nero and Plextools Pro but neither give the option to burn the tools cd as Joliet only per the Zipper instructions.

1. Is this why it says unknown backup format?
2. The new drive is 200gb. Should I format it as one fat 32 partition?
3. According to the screenshot in the directions the 000001 filename has no extension. I assume this is correct.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

[rpdre1]

1. the image is ***inside*** the .iso.

you need to extract 000001 **from** the .iso.

you can open the iso with this freeware: http://www.7-zip.org/
winrar can do it too.

2. dont format the drive.

put 000001 on the zipper CD and when you run zipper.sh, it will ask you if you want to restore the image. say yes and it will do it for you.

3. correct.


I'm not sure if the instantcake HR10 image needs a 250GB+ drive.



You only need a FAT32 partition if you want to make your own backup image (an image like the instantcake image.... you dont need to make a backup image if you are keeping the original drive as a backup),

you don't need a FAT32 partition on the drive you want to restore on.

[Brillian1080p]

rpdre1,

Thanks for your help. I have read the Zipper Wiki and Zipper instructions quite a few times.

I think you might be right about the new drive needing to be 250gb.

I made the tools cd correctly but It just wouldn't take on the 200gb drive. It's was the only ATA drive I had around, all the rest are SATA or I would have used a 250gb.

I made a backup of the original drive and decided to try the Zipper on it. It worked fine, saving all of my recordings and so on.

It said it was a sucess but had one error message that read, "Unable to rename /tivo/sbin/dhclient. No such file directory."

I put the Zippered drive back in the tivo and it's up and running.

I hooked up the usb/ethernet adapter and tried to connect to the Tivo with my computer.

The command prompt says, "Could not open connection to the host on port #23."

I remember reading something about Windows XP needing a different protocol, but it's late and I'm tired and can't remember.

I'm still jazzed about this though!

The light on the usb/ethernet adapter is not lit. That worries me. I've disconnected and re-connected it a few times to be sure.

I wonder if the Zipper didn't activate the usb ports.

I'm running XP SP2.

I bought it from weaknees and looking at the order it says it's for stand alone tivo units. The one I have may not be compatable.

[agzela]

You can't -- 3.x Tivo software doesn't support IP configuration in MFS. But there's no reason to.

You might check /etc/resolv.conf and make sure you're pointing to valid name servers. Other than that it ought to work.

Oh. Didn't realize it was an HR10-250. Networking SHOULD be set up with ifconfig in the author file

OK! Great so I am all good now! WEW!!!

You are truly scholars and gentlemen! THANK YOU........

Do you know what is the ip address or .com of the tivo service?

[sjmaye]

Quote:
Originally Posted by sjmaye
I have my first drive zippered, but I have not received my FA120 yet so I have not installed it in the HR10-250 yet. While waiting I bought a 400GB drive (good deal).

As the first drive is not in the Tivo yet, I can do either of the options you mention.


Which of these options would have the best chance for success for a noob?
I know I should know how to do both of them, but I don't. Are there more complete instructions somewhere for both "bless tivo" and using "mfsadd" command?


Thanks for all the help!


Yes, you can do either one. Both are described in many places in the upgrade forum. As long as you have both drives out of the tivo, I'd use mfsadd.

Thanks! I found the "Hinsdale How-To" instructions on use. Since I don't have a mount for the additional drive yet it will require pulling the lid back off the unit later anyway, so I think I will go ahead with the single drive install to make sure all is working well, then do the "mfsadd" when I have the mount in-hand.

I have seen the mount by PTVnet and Weaknees. The Weaknees looks well thought out, but not sure I want the noise from the added cooling fan. Anyone have experience with this one? Is the fan necessary?

[cheer]

OK! Great so I am all good now! WEW!!!

You are truly scholars and gentlemen! THANK YOU........

Do you know what is the ip address or .com of the tivo service?
No reason you need it -- the HR10-250 doesn't/shouldn't contact Tivo.

[tec007]

Finally got the enhancements script ran on my HR10-250. In the options I choose NOT to have showcase and yellow stars and DID install Channel Logos. Script seemed to run fine. Even got the "Almost There" splash screen changed. :-) Choose the CallerID option too but haven't plugged the phone line back in yet to see if it works.

However, Showcases and Yellow stars are still there and no Channel Logos showed up. Did I miss something

[kemac]

However, Showcases and Yellow stars are still there and no Channel Logos showed up. Did I miss something

Interesting...I selected to keep showcases and stars them on both my 10-250's and dont have them. I do have logos however.

Kelly

[Brillian1080p]

Good day Gentlemen, I am now awake and the proud owner of a hacked HR10-250, with the factory 250gb and an added 200gb drive.

Many thanks to Gunny, rbautch and others who take the time to post!

I had never even seen Linux.

I tried to simplify things and ordered what I thought was a compatable usb/ethernet adapter from Weaknees along with the boot cd and iso image.

It doesn't work and I've mended my mistake and ordered a new Netgear FA120. It will be here in a few days, but I want to enable the most exiting part of the hacks sooner.

My wife is heading to Wal-Mart 30 miles away and I'm impatient!

1. Does anyone have a D-link wired usb/ethernet adapter working with a series 2 Directv HR10-250?

2. If so what model number?

3. Is the speed of 801.11g fast enough to stream high def video/dd5.1 audio? I see a lot of people using wireless, but haven't read complaints of slow speed.

I have a Belkin Wireless Pre-n and might try it after I get things going.

[Gunnyman]

you can't use any wireless at all with an HDTivo.
Well you can, but you will be using wireless bridges to wired adapters.

[Brillian1080p]

I remember reading that and thought I might try the bridge.

What about the speeds though, is wireless up to the task of transporting high def?

I'm always going for the most power/speed/bandwidth.

Can't help it, A type personality, obsessive compulsive all those descriptions apply at one time or another.

My speedstream modem has usb capability, I'm going to try that just to run the rest of the scripts.

Thank you.

[tec007]

It doesn't work and I've mended my mistake and ordered a new Netgear FA120. It will be here in a few days, but I want to enable the most exiting part of the hacks sooner.

My wife is heading to Wal-Mart 30 miles away and I'm impatient!

1. Does anyone have a D-link wired usb/ethernet adapter working with a series 2 Directv HR10-250?

2. If so what model number?

3. Is the speed of 801.11g fast enough to stream high def video/dd5.1 audio? I see a lot of people using wireless, but haven't read complaints of slow speed.

I have a Belkin Wireless Pre-n and might try it after I get things going.

The HR1-250 is REALLY picky about which USB/ethernet you use. I ordered a D-Link E100 only to find out it was a version B that doesn't work on the recievers.

Where did you order a NEW FA120 from?

If you're in a hurry, make a serial cable and complete the script via hyperterminal.

Just did it last night. Now that I know the process it would take about ten minutes to do. (including making the cable)

[Brillian1080p]

I read where you did that. My problem started with the fact that my service numbers, 357, don't show up on any list for compatability.

I was thinking of going the serial cable route temporarily, one more thing to learn about. I think I used hyperterminal more than ten years ago.

[Brillian1080p]

You are not going to believe this. I bought the adapter at payhalf.com. Since these are hard to find I was going to wait until mine was pulled from the shelf and on it's way before mentioning where I got it. I was paranoid somebody elses order might get filled before mine.

I thought I'd be nice and call for you, 866-517-9503, to see how many they had in stock.

They had one left and it's on it's way.

I'm sorry.

I don't understand why the HR10-250 is so picky about which USB adapter it uses. You would think the pins and wires all terminate the same.

[cheer]

I don't understand why the HR10-250 is so picky about which USB adapter it uses. You would think the pins and wires all terminate the same.
It's not specifically the HR10-250, and it's got nothing to do with pins and wires.

It's all about chipsets and drivers. Adapter manufacturers frequently change the chipset used (e.g. the Linksys USB200m v1/v2). That means different driver.

The Tivos were shipped with a fixed set of drivers. As manufacturers start using new chipsets, it stands to reason that more and more won't work with Tivo out-of-the-box unless you're running a very new software version (7.2.2 or later) that has updated drivers.

[rbautch]

Finally got the enhancements script ran on my HR10-250. In the options I choose NOT to have showcase and yellow stars and DID install Channel Logos. Script seemed to run fine. Even got the "Almost There" splash screen changed. :-) Choose the CallerID option too but haven't plugged the phone line back in yet to see if it works.

However, Showcases and Yellow stars are still there and no Channel Logos showed up. Did I miss something
The showcases and yellow stars option does not immediately remove or add them to your Tivo, but rather populates your MFS database with tokens that signal Tivo download showcases to your machine. Removing the tokens will gradually cause showcases to stop showing up after a period of time, and adding the tokens should cause showcases to start showing up in a day or two. One wrinkle in this is that the tokens may change over time, or may have already changed, which would make this not work right. I looked hard at this last year, and will again if I run completely out of other things to do.

[rbautch]

I remember reading that and thought I might try the bridge.

What about the speeds though, is wireless up to the task of transporting high def?

I'm always going for the most power/speed/bandwidth.

Can't help it, A type personality, obsessive compulsive all those descriptions apply at one time or another.

My speedstream modem has usb capability, I'm going to try that just to run the rest of the scripts.

Thank you.A wireless bridge would work fine. Since the HR10 lacks MRV, the only place you'd be transporting high def streams is to a PC. The wireless bridge would not be the bottleneck here.

[Brillian1080p]

Cheer,

Thanks for the info. From what I understand, my Directv HR10-250 didn't come with USB activated, therefore no drivers.

Which makes me wonder how many different drivers are in the Zipper. Another understanding of mine is that drivers can be loaded after mounting the drive in Linux.

I hope I don't have to do that, but I will if I have to.

[kemac]

The showcases and yellow stars option does not immediately remove or add them to your Tivo, but rather populates your MFS database with tokens that signal Tivo download showcases to your machine. Removing the tokens will gradually cause showcases to stop showing up after a period of time, and adding the tokens should cause showcases to start showing up in a day or two. One wrinkle in this is that the tokens may change over time, or may have already changed, which would make this not work right. I looked hard at this last year, and will again if I run completely out of other things to do.


Stars and showcases did work on one of my units prior to running the enhancement script so I would assume the token must have changed. No biggie, don't miss either that much, just wondered why they had stopped working. Thanks for the feedback and all your efforts!

[jjoboh]

trying to edit a file in tivoweb plus, cant get it done , gives me error no default programme specified,how do i get round this

[tec007]

Cheer,

Thanks for the info. From what I understand, my Directv HR10-250 didn't come with USB activated, therefore no drivers.

Which makes me wonder how many different drivers are in the Zipper. Another understanding of mine is that drivers can be loaded after mounting the drive in Linux.

I hope I don't have to do that, but I will if I have to.

I could be wrong but... I believe the drivers are on the receivers just not being loaded. I don't think its a matter of drivers being in zipper.

I'm not sure why we can "install" Linux drivers for the other devices. Not a big Linux person.

[tec007]

The showcases and yellow stars option does not immediately remove or add them to your Tivo, but rather populates your MFS database with tokens that signal Tivo download showcases to your machine. Removing the tokens will gradually cause showcases to stop showing up after a period of time, and adding the tokens should cause showcases to start showing up in a day or two. One wrinkle in this is that the tokens may change over time, or may have already changed, which would make this not work right. I looked hard at this last year, and will again if I run completely out of other things to do.

That explains the showcase problem but what about the Logos? Should I rerun a script or something?

[tec007]

You are not going to believe this. I bought the adapter at payhalf.com. Since these are hard to find I was going to wait until mine was pulled from the shelf and on it's way before mentioning where I got it. I was paranoid somebody elses order might get filled before mine.

I thought I'd be nice and call for you, 866-517-9503, to see how many they had in stock.

They had one left and it's on it's way.

I'm sorry.

I don't understand why the HR10-250 is so picky about which USB adapter it uses. You would think the pins and wires all terminate the same.

"Fleebay" auction #140019964194 FA120s for $20. Has 10 left.

[cheer]

Cheer,

Thanks for the info. From what I understand, my Directv HR10-250 didn't come with USB activated, therefore no drivers.

Which makes me wonder how many different drivers are in the Zipper. Another understanding of mine is that drivers can be loaded after mounting the drive in Linux.

I hope I don't have to do that, but I will if I have to.
All Tivos come with drivers -- they just don't load by default on the HR10-250. (Other DirecTivos will load them if an adapter is connected, but the firewall prevents anything from using it.)

The Zipper, by itself, doesn't include drivers per se. It simply allows activation of the existing ones -- or, when you run tweak.sh, additional ones can be installed.

JamieP has done some awesome work in backporting newer Linux drivers to the older Linux kernel that Tivos run (and compiling them for MIPS). These are the drivers that (A) allow use of adapters not supported by the stock drivers (like the Linksys USB200m v2) and (B) provide significantly better performance. tweak.sh can install those drivers, but since tweak.sh is designed to be run from a telnet connection, there's a bit of a chicken-and-egg thing going on.

[cheer]

I could be wrong but... I believe the drivers are on the receivers just not being loaded. I don't think its a matter of drivers being in zipper.Correct.I'm not sure why we can "install" Linux drivers for the other devices. Not a big Linux person.
As I mentioned above, JamieP has backported newer Linux drivers to the 2.4.xx kernel version (and MIPS architecture) used by S2 Tivos. Not only do they support a larger number of devices; they also provide for much better thruput.

[tec007]

since tweak.sh is designed to be run from a telnet connection, there's a bit of a chicken-and-egg thing going on.

At least we can serial port in if need be to run the script.






Still don't have any Channel Logos...

[tec007]

Somewhere further back in this thread I remember reading someting about a filter that blocks all but the Caller ID data from the phone line. Does anyone have info (link) on such a filter?

[Brillian1080p]

You are precisely the reason I enjoy forums. Interesting stuff.

I struggled yesterday with trying to connect by serial cable. Turns out the cable for my Pronto fits the bill, but the computer closest to the Tivo refused to start "Routing and Remote Access"

Still couldn't get it going by the time I had to leave last night.

It drives me crazy though when manufacturers do things halfway and don't finish.

What was the purpose of installing USB ports? I've had mine for almost three years and without people like Gunny and rbautch they would still be inactive.

I'm not spending $199.00 for a working HDMI card either!

Thanks for taking the time to explain the drivers, now if I could get routing and remote access working.

Apparently, it's a common problem and I've tried a couple Microsoft patches, but they wouldn't install.

[Bobbis2000]

yeah re-run the tweak.sh and change your answer to the reboots question to only reboot if nothing is being recorded, or change the crontab to a more appropriate reboot time whichever you feel more comfortable with.


Gunny,

In order to not have the tivo reboot if something is being recorded, I uninstalled and reinstalled the enhancement script. But now, even though my DNS is set to 0.0.0.0 there is a delay (Blank entries) in the Now Showing screen.
Any ideas of how to fix this - my wife is ready to kill me. :eek:
Thanks,
Rob

[tec007]

You are precisely the reason I enjoy forums. Interesting stuff.

I struggled yesterday with trying to connect by serial cable. Turns out the cable for my Pronto fits the bill, but the computer closest to the Tivo refused to start "Routing and Remote Access"


I never had to mess with "Routing and Remote Access".

Just plugged the serial cable in. (reboot to be safe)
Set correct port speed to 115200, no flow control.
Start Hyperterminal and select correct port. Confirm settings above for the port.
Press Enter a few time and got a bash prompt.
ran the script


That was it.



To test the cable and port. With Hyperterminal running. Pull the 1/8th inch plug from the TIVO and short the first two connectors on the plug (the tip and the second band). I used a paperclip. While they are shorted together type on the keyboard. You should see return data on the Hyperterminal screen. If you do, the cable should be ok and you have the right port.

[hdvr22]

Okay, I got 2 hdvr2's setup with the zipper and ran the tweak. Maybe I just don't know how to use it, but I can't figure out how from one of my units to watch shows I recorded on the other unit? Maybe I need to install something else, or maybe I just can't figure out the menus?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Lord Vader]

Assuming both are working in terms of the Internet connections, go to your Now Playing List. Scroll down to the very bottom. You SHOULD see an icon that is your other TIVO, again, assuming your connection is working (if you've named it its name will show there alongside the icon). Then click select when highlighting this icon. That TIVO's recorded shows will now appear on your screen. Highlight and select the show you wish to transfer, then choose "play on this TV." It will take time to initiate then begin the recording. You'll have the option of watching it right then, or later. It does take time to transfer, so you'd choose later.

[tec007]

Okay, I got 2 hdvr2's setup with the zipper and ran the tweak. Maybe I just don't know how to use it, but I can't figure out how from one of my units to watch shows I recorded on the other unit? Maybe I need to install something else, or maybe I just can't figure out the menus?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Never used that feature before but it's my understanding that the other Tivo should show up in the Now Playing Menu. It's a matter of setting the IP and Name correct for the other TIVO when running the Zipper script.

[Brillian1080p]

I was trying to set up a modem connection and it stalls at one point with an error that rcp won't start.

I'll try the hyperterminal.

[Brillian1080p]

I have a bash prompt one minute start to finish!

You wouldn't beleive how much time I spent yesterday following directions from another thread here.

Thanks.

[hdvr22]

Lord Vader, Thank you so much. I think I tried every menu besides that :P. I guess I had so much on the machine I never thought to scroll to the bottom!
You're the best!

[Brillian1080p]

Ok a silly question, but I don't know the answer and the script is right in the middle.

It asked for a short name for the Tivo, I typed Tivo 1 but it came up with added characters.

When I pressed backspace to delete some characters it kept adding characters.

What keystrokes will delete some of this long name I now have?

[Brillian1080p]

I found this,

"You cannot delete characters from the terminal screen.

Cause: The remote computer that you are connected to has control of the characters displayed on your terminal screen. The remote computer is expecting the cursor to be at particular positions on the screen based on the data that it has already sent to the screen. If you alter that screen locally, you potentially disrupt the interaction between you and the remote computer in ways that the host can not predict or control. Therefore, HyperTerminal does not allow you to delete characters from the screen."

Does this apply to the Tivo?

Should I care that I now have a gibberish name 15 characters long?

[Brillian1080p]

I left the long name and went on. I figure I can change it later.

When finished running the script and still at the bash prompt, it asks to reboot.

Is this a reboot by unplugging the Tivo or do you reboot from the bash prompt?

Just curious, I already unplugged the Tivo.

I have read most of this thread and many posts multiple times, my brain doesn't remember stuff until I start using what I've read.

Thanks for the help.

[Gunnyman]

reboot command from bash is a cleaner way to do it, but the Tivo was designed to operate with sudden power interruptions, so unplugging is fine too.

[tec007]

I have a bash prompt one minute start to finish!

You wouldn't beleive how much time I spent yesterday following directions from another thread here.

Thanks.

yea, I spent two days on it.

Unplug is the way I rebooted.

At somepoint you could uninstall and reinstall the script to change the name.

[Brillian1080p]

I called to check on the netgear and they told me they were 24 to 48 hours behind on updating stock.

They already sold the last one.

There are a couple on E-bay with 2 and 3 day ending times.

AGGHHH!

[SteelersFan]

yea, I spent two days on it.

Unplug is the way I rebooted.

At somepoint you could uninstall and reinstall the script to change the name.
There's a TWP module for changing the name of your Tivo. I think it's called Set MRV Name or something like that.

[Brillian1080p]

I don't know anything yet about TWP or some of the other nifty things.

I've got more reading to do.

[quickag]

I throw myself upon the mercy of the DTivo demi-gods and ask for help.

I have a DTivo Hughes SD-DVR40. Followed The Zipper instructions with great success; up until I was supposed to access the box. I'm using a Linksys USB200M v2. So, I bought a serial cable to finish the configuration. When I power cycle the DTivo, I press the 'Return' key in Hyperterm repeatedly. All I get is about 1 line of garbage. DTivo keeps booting like I'm not even there. Terminal is set to 9600/8/N/1/X-on X-off.

Thoughts and help are greatly appreciated.

[tec007]

I throw myself upon the mercy of the DTivo demi-gods and ask for help.

I have a DTivo Hughes SD-DVR40. Followed The Zipper instructions with great success; up until I was supposed to access the box. I'm using a Linksys USB200M v2. So, I bought a serial cable to finish the configuration. When I power cycle the DTivo, I press the 'Return' key in Hyperterm repeatedly. All I get is about 1 line of garbage. DTivo keeps booting like I'm not even there. Terminal is set to 9600/8/N/1/X-on X-off.

Thoughts and help are greatly appreciated.


Let the TIVO boot up first.

Plug the serial cable in. (reboot the PC to be safe)
Set correct port speed to 115200, no flow control.
Start Hyperterminal and select correct port. Confirm settings above for the port.
Press Enter a few time and got a bash prompt.
run the script


That's it.



To test the cable and port. With Hyperterminal running. Pull the 1/8th inch plug from the TIVO and short the first two connectors on the plug (the tip and the second band). I used a paperclip. While they are shorted together type on the keyboard. You should see return data on the Hyperterminal screen. If you do, the cable should be ok and you have the right port.

[Divilish]

I just tried the zipper and have a problem.

I finally did a disk backup/restore but every time I use the zipper all I get is a white screen.

I am using the correct kernel from a ptv CD I purchased, the newest one that is supposed to be hacked already.

Any idea's or suggestions? I have tried this multiple times. The copy works great but each hack just gets me a white screen after the initial tivo "booting" screen for about a minute...

[LoOoD]

new question.

I installed zipper on a DSR704 using the ptvlba48 4.01 boot cd. Install seems to have went fine.
I setup Galleon and Tivoserver on a windows and linux box. When I goto "Music & Photos" link under tivo central, the two IP address show up. But when I select either of the IPs, tivo says the server isn't there/answering. Any ideas?

I can telnet , use tivowebplus , ftp to and from the tivo and between the linux/windows boxes. Firewall is disabled on all three. I'm using a Startech USB1100S wired network card.
Linux box is also wired to the same switch. Windows box is doing wireless.

Also, is this a decent speed/netperf results using a wired connection for the tivo?

TCP STREAM TEST to 1.2.3.4
Recv Send Send Utilization Service Demand
Socket Socket Message Elapsed Send Recv Send Recv
Size Size Size Time Throughput local remote local remote
bytes bytes bytes secs. 10^6bits/s % S % S us/KB us/KB

131072 131070 131070 10.14 4.29 47.81 1.32 913.422 25.206

[cheer]

Galleon doesn't work with 6.x Tivo software. Try JavaHMO instead.

[Divilish]

I just tried the zipper and have a problem.

I finally did a disk backup/restore but every time I use the zipper all I get is a white screen.

I am using the correct kernel from a ptv CD I purchased, the newest one that is supposed to be hacked already.

Any idea's or suggestions? I have tried this multiple times. The copy works great but each hack just gets me a white screen after the initial tivo "booting" screen for about a minute...

Anyone??

[Gunnyman]

I just tried the zipper and have a problem.

I finally did a disk backup/restore but every time I use the zipper all I get is a white screen.

I am using the correct kernel from a ptv CD I purchased, the newest one that is supposed to be hacked already.

Any idea's or suggestions? I have tried this multiple times. The copy works great but each hack just gets me a white screen after the initial tivo "booting" screen for about a minute...

What model Tivo
what kernel are you using?

[Divilish]

What model Tivo
what kernel are you using?

Glad you asked that, seems I have been bouncing around and missed the "D"...

My bad on this one!!

[Brillian1080p]

Is there a specific place/thread to learn how to use the features installed by the Zipper?

I have read quite a bit of this and other threads, but it looks like I'll have to go back and read from page one and copy and paste instructions whenever I find them.

There's no way I could read 233 pages and remember all of the various commands.

[Gunnyman]

try the zipper wiki
http://www.thewallens.net/Zipperwiki/index.php?title=Main_Page

[Brillian1080p]

Thanks, I poked around there for awhile a few days ago, but I'll go back.

I'm so focused on this I want to actually use it.

I've got what probably was the hardest part behind me thanks to you and rbautch.

[rbautch]

Is there a specific place/thread to learn how to use the features installed by the Zipper?

I have read quite a bit of this and other threads, but it looks like I'll have to go back and read from page one and copy and paste instructions whenever I find them.

There's no way I could read 233 pages and remember all of the various commands.Here (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=250680) is a list of all that gets installed. Instead of reading this thread, I'd search for each of the features individually here or on DDB. For example, there's a dedicated support thread on DDB for Tivowebplus. As Gunny said, the wiki also has some good info to get you started.

[SteelersFan]

There is also a read me file in the Zipper tools CD (inside the rbautch_files.tgz file) that has a little more info.

[BBQ-AllStar]

Question...

It appears my USB ports on my HR10-250 are no longer working...it is not my adapter (FA120) because I pugged it into another TiVo and it lit up and worked...

Anyone have any ideas why these would stop working all of a sudden?

PS All my TiVos have been zippered...

Thanks,

[sjmaye]

the tivoapp on the HDTiVo is patched manually. Essentially does what super patch does, but since super patch won't run on 3.xx software, we just patch Tivoapp instead.

Do you mean something in addition to the Zipper must be done for the HR10-250?

[sjmaye]

Oh My! It booted up first time with out a hitch! The FA120 worked flawlessly. Just telnet'd as in the Zipper guide and everything worked just as it said.

Many THANKS to rbautch and Gunnyman!


The only thing that does not look right is caller id.
Originally Posted by rpdre1
try this:
Code:
echo "i am testing osd" | /enhancements/varhacks/hack/bin/out2osd

that should work.

then try:

Code:
echo "i am testing osd" | /var/hack/bin/out2osd

if that fails, you need to recreate the var symlinks (talked about a few days ago in this thread).

Both of these work, so the OSD is fine. I wish I knew why Caller ID won't work. :confused:


Same for my HR10-250. Everything Zippered fine, just no caller ID. I am using Sunrocket VOIP telephone service. My on screen display checks good, but no Caller ID pops up when a call comes in.

On-Screen Display checks OK
All house phones on same circuit display CID info fine
Phone line is plugged in to HD DTivo
I answered YES to question on caller ID when running zipper.

Have you had any luck getting yours to work yet?

[rbautch]

Do you mean something in addition to the Zipper must be done for the HR10-250?No.

[rbautch]

Question...

It appears my USB ports on my HR10-250 are no longer working...it is not my adapter (FA120) because I pugged it into another TiVo and it lit up and worked...

Anyone have any ideas why these would stop working all of a sudden?

PS All my TiVos have been zippered...

Thanks,Try rebooting, different IP address, disabling dhclinet, other stuff in the troublshooting wiki.

[LoOoD]

Galleon doesn't work with 6.x Tivo software. Try JavaHMO instead.

JavaHMO does the job right..

Now what do i do to watch divx on the directv tivo?

[cheer]

JavaHMO does the job right..

Now what do i do to watch divx on the directv tivo?
Use Tivoserver.

[BBQ-AllStar]

Try rebooting, different IP address, disabling dhclinet, other stuff in the troublshooting wiki.

Thanks...I did all that...I think the USB slots are shot...or some how the drivers got axed.

The only thing I did recently was change some of the preferences in TivoWebPlus and it had to re-write the rc.sysinit.author. I also added "/busybox/vserver &" at the end of the rc.sysinit.author so that vserver would be running all the time.

Not sure if messing with rc.sysinit.author could've done it or not...

[mr.unnatural]

I think your mindset is still entrenched in the way we used to hack things on the series 1 units with 2.5Xtreme at DDB. We generally don't do anything with rc.sysinit anymore. It's all handled in rc.sysinit.author. Try uninstalling the Zipper script and then reinstalling it to get the USB ports working again. I believe there's a readme file for the Zipper that explains how this is done.

Never mind. You edited your post and corrected it by the time I got this posted.