[HOW TO FLASH] how to flash Golden Interstar XPEED LX2



To flash the Golden Interstar XPEED LX2, you will follow the classic Broadcom bootloader procedure. The LX2 is the dual-tuner “little brother” to the LX3, and while the process is nearly identical, the folder name on your USB stick must be specific to this hardware.
1. Preparation

  • USB Stick: Use a high-quality USB 2.0 stick. For older receivers like the LX2, a capacity of 8GB or smaller is best.
  • Format: Ensure the stick is formatted to FAT32 (a “Full Format” is safer than a “Quick Format”).
  • Firmware: Download the image specifically for the XPEED LX2 (OpenATV, OpenPLi, etc.).

2. Folder Structure

The bootloader identifies the update via the xpeedlx directory.

  1. Extract the downloaded firmware .zip file on your computer.
  2. You should see a folder named xpeedlx.
  3. Copy the entire xpeedlx folder to the root of your USB stick.

    • Path: USB:\xpeedlx\
    • Contents: Inside the folder, you should see files like kernel.bin, rootfs.bin, and imageversion.

3. The Flashing Process

  1. Power Off: Turn off the receiver using the rocker switch at the back.
  2. Insert USB: Plug the USB stick into the rear USB port.
  3. Power On: Flip the back rocker switch to ON.
  4. Initiate Flash:

    • Watch the front panel VFD display.
    • When the receiver detects the files, it will display a message like “Update? Press Vol+”.
    • Quickly press the VOLUME UP [^] button on the front panel of the receiver.

  5. Wait: The display will show the flashing progress. This usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not turn off the power.
  6. Completion: The receiver will reboot automatically once finished.