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I have a question about GTCOMBO Reanimation.
1 . Which USB port should I use? back or side
2 . What is the exact procedure for connecting your computer to GTCOMBO. On some forums they write about using the RESET button
I can't connect USB_Burning_Tool
3 . Is the USB cable 1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4
4 . Power box on off
 

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So you do it from page 5 of the topic. In my case, after making a short circuit in the place where the switch should be, the MARS start screen flashes. If I don't make a short circuit, it stops at the 2nd WELCOME screen. If I then insert the pendrive, I can watch the movie from it. If I press the microphone on the remote control and say setting, I can enter the update but there is no new version although it should be 3.3.2. After restoring the factory settings, I can again select the language, hour, WiFi network and then I still get WELCOME
 

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So you do it from page 5 of the topic. In my case, after making a short circuit in the place where the switch should be, the MARS start screen flashes. If I don't make a short circuit, it stops at the 2nd WELCOME screen. If I then insert the pendrive, I can watch the movie from it. If I press the microphone on the remote control and say setting, I can enter the update but there is no new version although it should be 3.3.2. After restoring the factory settings, I can again select the language, hour, WiFi network and then I still get WELCOME
No 99% of the guides are wrong.

1. Format your USB to Fat 32
2. Transfer GTCOMBO_v2.0_C20.A9.1.29_20240620.zip to the USB stick.
3. On the USB stick unzip the GTCOMBO_v2.0_C20.A9.1.29_20240620.zip to the USB stick also.
4. Transfer the latest Mars Firmware Mars_V3.3.3.
Your stick should end up looking like this.

image_2024-07-14_135813314.png

5. Now power down and flip your combo over and insert USB stick i use the side USB port, now either short the points on the motherboard or press the reset button and hold it pressed and power on the Combo while still holding the reset down.
6. Keep it pressed till the Android recovery screen appears.
7. Scroll down and select upgrade from EXT, long press on ok or in my case long left click on a usb mouse brings up a screen to select the firmware to upgrade to. I went straight to the Mars Firmware and selected that long press on ok or in my case long left click on a usb mouse starts the upgrade.
8. When it finished flashing select reboot.
 
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jarekmo

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This is a specific and precise instruction. Everything is working now. The biggest problem was finding a USB mouse. Where did you get mars v3.3.3 for GTCombo?
 

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Hello, is the GTMEDIA COMBO device the same as the MARS device? Should I upgrade it from GTCOMBO_v2.0_C20.A9.1.29_ to mars v3.3.3? Is there anyone who speaks Arabic so I can explain to him?
 

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There are two parallel software for GTCombo. One company v2.0_C20.A9.1.29 and the other alternative Mars v3.3.1 which can be upgraded online to Mars v3.3.2. You have to decide for yourself whether it's worth going to Mars.
 

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Version: Mars_V3.3.3_31072024
 

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Version: Mars_V3.3.3_31072024
Custom button on the combo works fine for changing sat position now on this new version even if it is a little on the slow side.

Recording and EPG need to be fixed.
There is no Manual Timer Option. Only EPG timer option which is difficult to do as it just now and next.
Recordings on the Combo played with VLC player have no Audio they do have Audio if played on a PC.
Recordings of Icam channels freeze and judder.

Tip of the iceburg the above but the Combo with Mars is in early development and should progress with any luck but there is a long way to go to make it a functioning sat receiver PVR.
 

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Version: Mars_V3.3.3_31072024
New GTCombo Mars version (ZIP file):

Notice: From GTcombo to mars firmware, need to upgrade by zip file.

From old mars to new mars firmware, need to upgrade by online(OTA).

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Version: Mars_V3.3.3_31072024

1. The "CUSTOM" button is converted into the "SAT" button

2. biss code changed to 16 digits for input

3. Farsi uses Iranian flag icon

4. Edit Channel adds sort function

5. Support HDR function switch option

6. Other issues fixed
 

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Could somebody please provide some help with the Mars GTcombo channel list? Original uses XML format while Mars uses db file. Could somebody be so kind to upload 19 16 13 channel list for Mars? Is there a db editor for GTcombo mars?
 

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Could somebody please provide some help with the Mars GTcombo channel list? Original uses XML format while Mars uses db file. Could somebody be so kind to upload 19 16 13 channel list for Mars? Is there a db editor for GTcombo mars?
Fenekis full motor list for the Qivart dual works without problems on the Combo. Ive not seen any lists for just 19,16 and 13 though.
 

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I have put the 3.3 mars in gt combo is biss auto key working? Channels at 7 east feeds no opening?
I do not have subscription mars currently. It says biss key updating ... on screen.
How can i install biss key manually i cannot find it!
 

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I have put the 3.3 mars in gt combo is biss auto key working? Channels at 7 east feeds no opening?
I do not have subscription mars currently. It says biss key updating ... on screen.
How can i install biss key manually i cannot find it!
Auto biss requires subscription
 
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