User question
Firmware Request for OK ODL 43740U-TIB, Vestel 17MB130S, VES490QNDL-2D-N11 Panel
Artificial Intelligence Response
Direct answer to the question
- There is no publicly released, one‑click USB firmware package I can lawfully supply for your exact combination (OK ODL 43740U‑TIB, mainboard 17MB130S, panel VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11). Vestel firmware for MB130S is distributed to authorized service channels; community copies exist but must be matched exactly to your board and panel to avoid bricking. (elektroda.com)
- Before proceeding, please verify a likely discrepancy: “ODL 43740U‑….” denotes a 43‑inch model, yet your panel code “VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11” is a 49‑inch Vestel UHD panel. If that panel code is correct, the TV (or the board/panel set now in it) is from a 49‑inch class set, not a 43‑inch. This mismatch matters for panel timing tables. (manualslib.com)
- Safe paths forward:
1) Obtain the correct recovery image via OK/Vestel service and install by USB forced‑update (upgrade_loader.pkg / MB130 image). (elektroda.com)
2) If the TV boots but the image is wrong, load the panel “PQ” files (pcf/ptf or PNL/TMG) via Service Menu → USB Operations. (repairalltv.com)
3) If the set is unresponsive and the bootloader is corrupted, reprogram the SPI‑NOR with the exact 17MB130S boot dump for your product code. (elektroda.com)
Detailed problem analysis
- Hardware identity governs software
- Vestel’s 17MB130S mainboard is used across many “badge” brands (OK, JVC, Toshiba, Hitachi, etc.). Firmware images embed model‑specific items: panel timing/gamma (“panel table”/PQ), IR remote tables, brand logo, HDMI/HDCP keys. A wrong image will boot but show solarized/rotated video, no picture with backlight only, or non‑working remote. (elektroda.com)
- The panel code “VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11” identifies a 49‑inch UHD panel family. “ODL 43740U‑…” denotes 43‑inch in OK’s naming; manuals for ODL 43740U‑DIB confirm the 43‑inch class. If a 49‑inch panel sits on a 43‑inch chassis label, someone likely swapped boards/panels previously; always key firmware selection to the mainboard silkscreen and the panel sticker rather than the bezel label. (manualslib.com)
- Firmware packaging on this platform
- Emergency/forced USB package: commonly named upgrade_loader.pkg (or upgrade_MB130.bin). It rewrites boot and OS partitions when invoked at power‑on with a key combo; used when the TV loops at logo or won’t boot. (files.elektroda.pl)
- Normal/menu update packages: similar image but installed from Settings if the OS is healthy. If the bootloader is intact, the USB forced update can still be used. (files.elektroda.pl)
- Panel “PQ” payloads: small files (pcf/ptf or VESTEL_D1_Plus_PNL.bin and VESTEL_D1_Plus_TMG.bin). These are applied from the service menu (Menu → 4725) under USB Operations and correct image geometry/colours when the core firmware is OK but the panel profile is wrong. (repairalltv.com)
- Invocation, indicators, and failure modes
- Forced‑update entry: with a FAT32 stick prepared, keep holding OK on the remote while applying AC; the front LED changes to rapid blink and flashing starts. This is documented across Vestel MB families. (files.elektroda.pl)
- If the USB trigger never engages, suspect corrupted SPI‑NOR (e.g., 25L160/25Qxx). In such cases, read/erase/write the exact SPI dump off‑board or in‑circuit, then repeat USB recovery. (elektroda.com)
Current information and trends
- Vestel has tightened distribution: full “service” firmware is not routinely published to end users; access is via brand service portals. Technicians often rely on local backups or vetted community exchanges when official access is unavailable. (elektroda.com)
- Many MB130S repairs today combine software recovery with storage health checks; newer packages are signature‑checked, so only the correct, signed loader will flash. (elektroda.com)
- Multiple recent user cases for MB130S + VES490QNDL after failed OTA updates reinforce the need to match board and panel exactly when recovering. (elektroda.com)
Supporting explanations and details
- Verify what you truly have (do this before searching for files)
- Rear label photos: full model, product/config code (often 101… or 23…).
- Mainboard: “17MB130S” silkscreen plus the white barcode sticker (Vestel part number/revision).
- Panel sticker: full code exactly as printed (e.g., VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11).
- If the rear label says “ODL 43740U‑… (43")” but the panel sticker starts with VES490…, treat the set as a 49‑inch configuration for software purposes. (manualslib.com)
- Safe USB forced‑update (when you have the correct package)
- Media: 2–8 GB USB 2.0 stick, MBR, FAT32.
- Copy the provided recovery file to the root (name as supplied—typically upgrade_loader.pkg or upgrade_MB130.bin).
- Unplug AC; insert USB into USB1; press‑and‑hold OK on the remote; apply AC; keep holding until the LED fast‑blinks; release; wait 3–10 minutes; set may reboot twice. Do not interrupt power. (files.elektroda.pl)
- Correcting a panel mismatch via PQ files (no need to reflash the whole TV if it boots)
- Create a folder “pq” on a FAT32 USB.
- Place the matched panel files (pcf/ptf or PNL/TMG) inside pq.
- With TV on, enter service menu by pressing Menu then 4725; select USB Operations; confirm; power‑cycle after completion. (repairalltv.com)
- Service menu access note
- Vestel service access on non‑Android variants is typically Menu → 4725; this code is widely documented by integrators and service docs. (docs.signagelab.com)
Ethical and legal aspects
- Brand firmware and dumps are copyrighted; some images contain device‑unique keys (HDCP, DRM). Sharing or flashing foreign keys may be unlawful and can disable streaming functionality. Use authorized sources or your own board backups only. (elektroda.com)
- Performing unauthorized service may void any remaining warranty and carries a non‑trivial risk of permanent damage.
Practical guidelines
- Pre‑flight checklist
- Confirm the exact board and panel codes with photos.
- State the TV’s condition (boots to UI; stuck at logo; LED pattern only).
- If it boots: record current SW version from menu; back up channels if possible.
- Tools
- Two USB sticks (4–8 GB, FAT32), reliable AC power (preferably via UPS), and if needed, an SPI programmer (e.g., CH341A) with SOIC‑8 clip for 25L16/25Qxx. (elektroda.com)
- Decision path
- Boots and only colours/geometry wrong → load PQ files via service menu. (repairalltv.com)
- Boot loop or black screen with LED activity → forced USB loader update. (files.elektroda.pl)
- No USB reaction / no LED change → reflash SPI‑NOR, then repeat USB loader. (elektroda.com)
- Post‑recovery
- Perform First‑Time Installation, retune channels, verify panel ID and EDID, check HDMI inputs and IR remote operation.
Possible disclaimers or additional notes
- Without confirming whether your set is truly 43" or 49", any firmware advice remains provisional; the panel code should be treated as the source of truth. (manualslib.com)
- Some community images are mislabeled or brand‑rebranded; flashing them can change IR code tables, leaving your OK remote nonfunctional (you may need a “generic Vestel” remote temporarily). Recent loaders may reject unsigned or mismatched packages. (elektroda.com)
Suggestions for further research
- Contact OK support with your full product code for an official USB recovery image; this remains the lowest‑risk path. If they cannot provide it, a Vestel service partner can. (elektroda.com)
- If you must use community resources, search by the tuple “17MB130S + VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11” rather than by the OK model number. Similar recovery cases (e.g., ODL 49650UV‑TIB with the same panel family) are documented by technicians. (elektroda.com)
- For panel correction only, look specifically for PQ packages for VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11 and apply via USB Operations. (repairalltv.com)
Brief summary
- Your TV’s firmware must match the mainboard 17MB130S and the panel VES490QNDL‑2D‑N11. The “43740U” model tag suggests 43", but your panel code is 49"; verify this first because it determines the correct software. Obtain the proper recovery package via OK/Vestel service and install with the forced USB method (OK‑key at power‑on). If the set boots but looks wrong, load the matched panel PQ files via Service Menu → USB Operations; if it is totally unresponsive, reprogram the SPI‑NOR first. (manualslib.com)
If you share:
- A photo of the rear label (showing model, product/config code and serial),
- A photo of the panel sticker,
- A close‑up of the 17MB130S board sticker/revision,
- The exact symptom (boot logo/no logo, LED behaviour, USB reaction),
I can tailor the exact file type you need (loader vs PQ) and the safest procedure for your unit.
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