How to save a bricked Sbar? Flash img file.

2021-05-27 15:03:28

What to do if Sbar turns a brick?

Wrong upgrade operation might cause a Sbar to turn a brick, and only re-installing firmware can save it.

Steps of Flash img file via USB drive:

1. Download img file to computer;

img file example.png

Notes: To avoid misoperation, the link for downloading img will be provided upon request. Please write an email to istarloop@hotmail.com with your model name and serial number(can be found on the product label).


2. Copy install.img to the root directory of a USB drive (USB drive must be FAT32 format), make sure file name is install.img, if not, rename it to that;

3. Insert USB drive to USB2.0 port on Sbar;

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4. Unplug Sbar power cable;

img upgrading1.jpg

5. Press and hold the VOLUME - button on the side of the Sbar, and then plug in the power cable of the Sbar;

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6. When the screen shows the upgrade progress window "Starting installing...**%", you can release the volume - button.

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Notes: Make sure Sbar keeps powered ON when installing, otherwise it will become bricked.