User question
Firmware Request for OK ODL 43740U-TIB, Vestel 17MB130S, VES490QNDL-2D-N11 Panel
Artificial Intelligence Response
Direct answer to the question
- I can’t safely supply a binary here because Vestel/OK firmware is model-, board-, and panel‑specific and typically distributed via service channels.
- For OK ODL 43740U‑TIB with 17MB130S and panel sticker VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11, you will need a 17MB130S package whose optioning exactly matches: brand = OK/ODL, mainboard = 17MB130S, panel = VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11, and your tuner/remote profile.
- I can help you identify the exact package and the correct recovery method, and (if you want) search for a vetted image. Please confirm the identification checklist below.
Key points
- Mismatch between set label “43740U” (43") and panel code “VES490…” (49") must be resolved; firmware must match the panel code first.
- Two package types exist for 17MB130S: “app/OS update” and “full recovery.” Only the latter fixes boot loops or a dead set.
- Use the forced‑USB procedure only with a verified, panel‑matching build; otherwise you risk a blank/solarized image or permanent brick.
Detailed problem analysis
- Hardware identity matters more than retail model names on Vestel: the mainboard (17MB130S), exact LCD panel code (VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11), tuner/DVB option, and brand profile determine the correct binary and option bytes.
- Your front/rear label “ODL 43740U‑TIB” suggests a 43‑inch product family, yet “VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11” is a 49‑inch panel family code. That often happens after board/panel swaps. The firmware must be chosen for 17MB130S + VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11 regardless of the back cover label.
- Wrong panel tables (PQ/EDID/timing) lead to: mirrored/inverted picture, wrong colors, no backlight, or continuous reboot due to panel init failure.
- 17MB130S software comes in two broad forms:
1) Loader/OS update (single file, e.g., upgrade_loader.pkg). It refreshes the Android/Smart stack but usually doesn’t fix broken bootloaders.
2) Full install/recovery (multiple files, commonly mb130_en.bin + usb_auto_update_A1.txt and related blobs). It re-writes bootloader, partitions, NVM defaults, panel tables, and brand options. This is what you use for boot logo loops, “no update found,” or black screen with standby LED activity.
- If the NAND/EMMC boot is corrupted beyond the loader, a USB update may not start; a hardware programmer read/write (e.g., RT809H, SVOD, or similar) is then required.
Current information and trends
- For Vestel-built sets rebadged as OK/ODL, consumer portals rarely host firmware; service binaries circulate primarily through authorized service and professional forums.
- Community “dumps” exist but must be vetted for your exact panel/tuner/brand option set. Technicians prioritize matching the panel code first, then brand profile and tuner region.
- Forced-USB recovery remains the standard field method on 17MB130S; direct flash via programmer is used when bootloader/loading logic is damaged.
Supporting explanations and details
Technical identifiers to read verbatim (photos help avoid transcription errors):
- Mainboard: “17MB130S” plus any suffix on the PCB sticker (e.g., 100xxxxxx, HW rev).
- Panel sticker on the LCD metal chassis: “VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11” (full code, including dash group).
- T-CON identity (if separate): note the board number; some images are sensitive to T‑CON generation.
- Tuner can, Wi‑Fi/BT module, IR/Key board part number: these affect option bytes (remote code set, country profile, DVB‑T/T2/C/S2 presence).
- Software version/build (if the set boots): Settings → About → Software (photo of the screen).
Why the panel code dominates
- Vestel packs the panel timing tables, LVDS/Vx1 mapping, backlight currents, EDID, and color/PQ LUTs with the firmware bundle. A wrong panel profile initializes the wrong signaling and backlight parameters.
What you should expect in a correct package
- Full recovery set typically contains: mb130_en.bin (or locale suffix), usb_auto_update_A1.txt (triggers auto-flash), bootloader and partition images, PQ/option files.
- App/OS update package is usually a single file (upgrade_loader.pkg or similarly named).
Ethical and legal aspects
- Firmware is proprietary to Vestel/brand owners. Sharing paid service images may violate licensing.
- Applying non-official firmware could void any remaining warranty and may be restricted by regional regulations concerning broadcast standards (DVB, CI+).
- Ensure any image you use is from a legitimate channel or with permission; verify checksums where provided.
Practical guidelines
Identification checklist (please confirm):
- Photos of: mainboard sticker (17MB130S…), panel sticker (VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11), tuner can label, rear serial/model label, and, if possible, the current software screen.
- Symptom description: e.g., boot loop at OK logo, backlight on/no image, blinking code, no power, etc.
Forced‑USB recovery (generic 17MB130S procedure; use only with a verified, matching package)
- Prepare a USB 2.0 stick (4–32 GB), FAT32, 32 kB allocation unit.
- Copy the full recovery files to the root (do not rename; keep the provided filenames exactly).
- TV AC off. Insert USB in USB1 (often the port nearest the mainboard).
- Hold OK on the remote (or occasionally CH+ on the TV keypad for some variants).
- Apply AC while holding; release when the standby LED begins rapid blinking.
- Wait 3–10 minutes; the TV will reboot or go to standby when done. Do not interrupt power.
After flash
- Enter service menu (commonly Menu → 4725, or Info → 4725 on Vestel variants).
- Verify “Panel Type” shows VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11 (or the exact sub‑variant).
- Check brand = OK/ODL, region/tuner options, remote profile; run NVM initialization if the package requires it.
- If colors are solarized/inverted or no image: the panel profile is wrong; you can often reload only the PQ/Panel file from USB via Service Menu → USB operations without re-flashing the whole image.
If USB recovery doesn’t start
- Confirm 5 V standby and main rails on 17MB130S.
- Try a smaller/older USB stick and the other USB port.
- If still dead: consider in-circuit programming of NAND/eMMC with a verified dump for 17MB130S + VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11 (advanced; ESD and soldering precautions required).
Possible disclaimers or additional notes
- Some 17MB130S images are tightly tied to CI+/DRM keys; swapping images between brands can disable CI+/HDCP.
- Option byte mismatches can break Bluetooth remotes or disable tuners; always back up current NVM if the set still boots.
- Not all service key sequences are identical across retail brands; use the one documented with the package you obtain.
Suggestions for further research
- If you want, say “search now,” and I will look for candidate full‑recovery packages that match 17MB130S + VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11 and the OK/ODL profile, and then walk you through validation (checksums, contents, expected LED behavior).
- If you have a programmer, I can provide a pinout/connection plan for typical 17MB130S NAND/eMMC packages and a safe read/verify/write workflow.
Brief summary
- Do not flash by model name alone; match the firmware to 17MB130S + VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11 and your brand/tuner profile.
- Resolve the 43"/49" discrepancy by trusting the panel sticker; firmware must follow the panel.
- Use a full‑recovery USB set for boot issues; verify panel and options in service menu afterward.
- I’m ready to locate a suitable image and provide step‑by‑step recovery once you confirm the identification checklist and symptoms.
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