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V8Super fake from SATXTREM M-Acesl Store bricked

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I really bought that box from that seller some months ago and thought it was original.. After upgrading to V8_Super_20181025.zip if began to show every 5 minutes more or less a message "This is a pirate box", so I though OMG I don't have an original Freesat, now what... Then I switched it off, and never boot again at switch on...

I've tried to put flash.bin in a FAT32 pendrive and MENU button at boot, no luck. I've also tried with TCOM and a RS232 connection, no luck neither....
So I have a bricked box? Do you know any other method to flash it???

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soyyo222 wrote:I really bought that box from that seller some months ago and thought it was original.. After upgrading to V8_Super_20181025.zip if began to show every 5 minutes more or less a message "This is a pirate box", so I though OMG I don't have an original Freesat, now what... Then I switched it off, and never boot again at switch on...

I've tried to put flash.bin in a FAT32 pendrive and MENU button at boot, no luck. I've also tried with TCOM and a RS232 connection, no luck neither....
So I have a bricked box? Do you know any other method to flash it???
The best thing for you to do at this point is buy a true Freesat, can it be fixed, yes, is it worth it no.
Here is how they kill a clone, Freesat team gets there hands on a clone and find the Bios chip number used by the cloned receiver, for the most part all the clones will use the same number, they kill that bios number with software, the only way to fix it is with a new Bios chip and a copy of a true Freesat bios chip software.
I know, I have done it with other brand receiver like the Jynx box, it's just not worth the trouble when you can just replace the receiver for around 40 USD.

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Thank you very much for your answer! The sad part is that I bought It thinking it was an original Freesat... And installing an official firmware I just notice It was a fake, and broke it... Wasn't it enough the message "This is a pirate box" every 3-5 minutes??? I think the manufacturer didn't think it was enough...

I've also noticed ALL the stores that sell copies shows the front photo with a black USB connector, and the box received had a WHITE USB connector. I didn't though It was important until I read the post about V8 super copies...

Now that I don't know If I buy an original or a fake, and after this experience it's sad to say I cannot buy another Freesat with enough confidence, as I cannot know If I'm buying an original or a fake, because the photos shows an original one... Too sad. And If it also happens with Jynx, I can discard them too...

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Thank you, now I know about that sellers.
Could anyone confirm if DesTop Store from Aliexpress sells original boxes actually?

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iq180 wrote:
soyyo222 wrote:I really bought that box from that seller some months ago and thought it was original.. After upgrading to V8_Super_20181025.zip if began to show every 5 minutes more or less a message "This is a pirate box", so I though OMG I don't have an original Freesat, now what... Then I switched it off, and never boot again at switch on...

Bad news... clone kill bins... ok they will kill the clones but will also kill their sales... I for one will not buy another Freesat/GTC box as it may end up bricked. Freesat/GTC should go after the unscrupulous dealers, not after the innocent customers

I've tried to put flash.bin in a FAT32 pendrive and MENU button at boot, no luck. I've also tried with TCOM and a RS232 connection, no luck neither....
So I have a bricked box? Do you know any other method to flash it???
The best thing for you to do at this point is buy a true Freesat, can it be fixed, yes, is it worth it no.
Here is how they kill a clone, Freesat team gets there hands on a clone and find the Bios chip number used by the cloned receiver, for the most part all the clones will use the same number, they kill that bios number with software, the only way to fix it is with a new Bios chip and a copy of a true Freesat bios chip software.
I know, I have done it with other brand receiver like the Jynx box, it's just not worth the trouble when you can just replace the receiver for around 40 USD.
And where do we find one of these ??? The Openbox S9 also brought out a clone kill bin, but they advised how to check if you had a clone and allowed you to wind back the firmware in case you had been duped into buying a clone...sad day, the writing is on the wall... RIP Freesat/GTC
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soyyo222 wrote:I really bought that box from that seller some months ago and thought it was original.. After upgrading to V8_Super_20181025.zip if began to show every 5 minutes more or less a message "This is a pirate box", so I though OMG I don't have an original Freesat, now what... Then I switched it off, and never boot again at switch on...

I've tried to put flash.bin in a FAT32 pendrive and MENU button at boot, no luck. I've also tried with TCOM and a RS232 connection, no luck neither....
So I have a bricked box? Do you know any other method to flash it???
Check image #4...the real boxe have scart and no L,R,V RCA plug. This is a clone one!

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https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SATXTREM-V8-Super-HD-Digital-Satellite-Receiver-DVB-S2-Receptor-with-USB-WIFI-3G-Support-Youtube/3274012_32854759279.html?spm=2114.12010610.8148356.27.2afa430ajV2F9q  
Freesat V8 Super, with 36" Ku Offset Dish. Always buy original product... https://freesat.cc/ :mrgreen:

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soyyo222 wrote:Thank you, now I know about that sellers.
Could anyone confirm if DesTop Store from Aliexpress sells original boxes actually?
You can buy from here:

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https://freesat.cc/   
and here too:

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 https://www.geekbuying.com/Search/?keyword=gtmedia 
Freesat V8 Super, with 36" Ku Offset Dish. Always buy original product... https://freesat.cc/ :mrgreen:

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Read copy this here.
Freesat copy.jpg
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T95KPRO wrote:
soyyo222 wrote:I really bought that box from that seller some months ago and thought it was original.. After upgrading to V8_Super_20181025.zip if began to show every 5 minutes more or less a message "This is a pirate box", so I though OMG I don't have an original Freesat, now what... Then I switched it off, and never boot again at switch on...

I've tried to put flash.bin in a FAT32 pendrive and MENU button at boot, no luck. I've also tried with TCOM and a RS232 connection, no luck neither....
So I have a bricked box? Do you know any other method to flash it???
Check image #4...the real boxe have scart and no L,R,V RCA plug. This is a clone one!

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hxxps://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SATXTREM-V8-Super-HD-Digital-Satellite-Receiver-DVB-S2-Receptor-with-USB-WIFI-3G-Support-Youtube/3274012_32854759279.html?spm=2114.12010610.8148356.27.2afa430ajV2F9q  
Sure it's a clone, but in this case they named it "SATXTREM v8 Super", not Freesat v8 SUPER, they have changed it in all their copy products...
I mean one like this, it's not possible to see the differences with an original, and NOW they have changed the name:

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 hxxps://es.aliexpress.com/item/SATXTREM-V8-Super-Receptor-1080-p-HD-Receptor-de-sat-lite-Digital-con-USB-Wifi-TV/32843441058.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.274263c0Dtfl2E 
As you can see, black front USB usb, scart, etc. And some months ago they where labeled as Freesat, with same box and logos as originals...

My original order you can see the attached image, they named it as Freesat v8 Super, and no RCA's, just scart, etc... They have changed it all lately...

And attached photo of original order, not the changed ones they show in their products now... You can see the box...
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Just in case it's of any help, attached out of the box factory firmware info photo.
If your info shows something like this, you have a clone....
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T95KPRO wrote:
soyyo222 wrote:Thank you, now I know about that sellers.
Could anyone confirm if DesTop Store from Aliexpress sells original boxes actually?
You can buy from here:

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https://freesat.cc/   
and here too:

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 https://www.geekbuying.com/Search/?keyword=gtmedia 
Didn't even know about the manufacturer shop!!! Thanks a lot!

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soyyo222 wrote:
T95KPRO wrote:
soyyo222 wrote:I really bought that box from that seller some months ago and thought it was original.. After upgrading to V8_Super_20181025.zip if began to show every 5 minutes more or less a message "This is a pirate box", so I though OMG I don't have an original Freesat, now what... Then I switched it off, and never boot again at switch on...

I've tried to put flash.bin in a FAT32 pendrive and MENU button at boot, no luck. I've also tried with TCOM and a RS232 connection, no luck neither....
So I have a bricked box? Do you know any other method to flash it???
Check image #4...the real boxe have scart and no L,R,V RCA plug. This is a clone one!

Code: Select all

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/SATXTREM-V8-Super-HD-Digital-Satellite-Receiver-DVB-S2-Receptor-with-USB-WIFI-3G-Support-Youtube/3274012_32854759279.html?spm=2114.12010610.8148356.27.2afa430ajV2F9q  
Sure it's a clone, but in this case they named it "SATXTREM v8 Super", not Freesat v8 SUPER, they have changed it in all their copy products...
I mean one like this, it's not possible to see the differences with an original, and NOW they have changed the name:

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https://es.aliexpress.com/item/SATXTREM-V8-Super-Receptor-1080-p-HD-Receptor-de-sat-lite-Digital-con-USB-Wifi-TV/32843441058.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.274263c0Dtfl2E  
As you can see, black front USB usb, scart, etc. And some months ago they where labeled as Freesat, with same box and logos as originals...

My original order you can see the attached image, they named it as Freesat v8 Super, and no RCA's, just scart, etc... They have changed it all lately...

And attached photo of original order, not the changed ones they show in their products now... You can see the box...
Yes I see that on is webpage. If you buy from a real seller,they wrote in description "support from

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http://WWW.FREESAT.CN
",this is a proof. When i surf on e-bay i wacth for clone sellers. When you ask info via e-mail and sellers take time to repply or repply anything take care....
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Please follow the rules: NO EXTERNAL live links. Use Code or sustitute http:// with hxxp://

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cpr43 wrote:Please follow the rules: NO EXTERNAL live links. Use Code or sustitute http:// with hxxp://
Ok i take care :)
Freesat V8 Super, with 36" Ku Offset Dish. Always buy original product... https://freesat.cc/ :mrgreen:

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soyyo222 wrote:Just in case it's of any help, attached out of the box factory firmware info photo.
If your info shows something like this, you have a clone....
My screen of V8 when i get it,before & update and you can read here too:
viewtopic.php?f=33&t=8673&p=34290&sid=4 ... aec#p34290
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Freesat V8 Super, with 36" Ku Offset Dish. Always buy original product... https://freesat.cc/ :mrgreen:

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cpr43 wrote:Please follow the rules: NO EXTERNAL live links. Use Code or sustitute http:// with hxxp://
Sorry!!!, changed all my posts.

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Hi everyone,

Unfortunately genuine Freesat V8 Super can not be purchased from freesat.cn.
This wonderful model has been discontinued! What?

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Xsat wrote:Hi everyone,

Unfortunately genuine Freesat V8 Super can not be purchased from freesat.cn.
This wonderful model has been discontinued! What?
Really, just check it humm... 0 in stock! :o Original website was not update with news models... whats happen?
Freesat V8 Super, with 36" Ku Offset Dish. Always buy original product... https://freesat.cc/ :mrgreen:

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Eak_Dumnern wrote:Read copy this here.

Freesat copy.jpg
I add my own Genuine pics too:

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10684
Freesat V8 Super, with 36" Ku Offset Dish. Always buy original product... https://freesat.cc/ :mrgreen:

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I bought original one from Aliexpress

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