[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash SPYCAT mini plus




The SPYCAT Mini Plus is a compact but powerful Enigma2 receiver that follows the standard SPYCAT flashing procedure. It requires a specific folder structure to be recognized by the bootloader upon startup.
Preparation

  1. USB Drive: Use a FAT32 formatted USB stick. For the best results, use an older USB 2.0 drive (8GB or smaller).
  2. The Files: Extract your chosen image (e.g., OpenATV, OpenViX). You should see a folder named spycat.
  3. Root Path: Copy the spycat folder to the root of your USB drive.

    • Structure: USB Root > spycat > miniplus > (files: kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, etc.)
    • Note: Ensure the subfolder is named miniplus (no spaces).

Flashing Steps

  1. Power Down: Turn off the receiver using the physical power switch at the back.
  2. Insert USB: Plug the USB stick into the rear USB port.
  3. Power On: Flip the rear power switch to ON.
  4. The Trigger: * Watch your TV screen.

    • When the splash screen or a prompt appears asking to update, immediately press the OK Button on your Remote Control.

  5. Flashing Process: You will see the flashing progress on your TV. This typically takes about 3 minutes. Do not power off during this stage.
  6. Completion: The receiver will reboot automatically once the process is finished.
  7. Finalize: Remove the USB drive as soon as the box starts to reboot to prevent it from detecting the update files again.

Quick Troubleshooting

  • USB not detected: If it boots to the old image, your USB stick might be too modern. Try a different, older USB 2.0 drive or ensure the folder path is exactly spycat/miniplus/.
  • Remote response: Make sure the remote has fresh batteries and is pointed directly at the IR sensor, as the “OK” window during boot is often quite short.