Where do I update my TP.SK516.PB801 firmware with USB?

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Direct answer to the question - Plug the prepared USB stick into the dedicated service port marked “USB 1 SERVICE” on the TP.SK516.PB801 main-board sometimes accessible only after removing the rear cover. - The update is triggered automatically at power-on or by holding the front-panel POWER key while restoring mains power if the correct firmware file is in the root of the FAT32-formatted USB drive. Key points • Use the “USB 1 SERVICE” port, not the multimedia port. • Firmware file must match your panel, be correctly renamed most loaders look for SI512USB.bin or allupgrade5168G1GMD5.bin, and be the only file on the stick. • Always unplug AC, insert USB, then re-apply power hold POWER key if required. --- Detailed problem analysis 1. Boot-loader behaviour - TP.SK516.PB801 boards ship with a U-BOOT variant that scans the first OTG USB interface, enumerated on the PCB as “USB 1 SERVICE”, for a binary called either SI512USB.bin or allupgrade5168G1GMD5.bin. - If it finds a valid MD5 header it initiates ISP in-system programming of the SPI NOR flash. 2. File‐name variants - Early 4-GB512-MB builds expect SI512USB.bin. - 8-GB1-GB DDR3 builds most 2020-2023 TVs expect allupgrade5168G1GMD5.bin. - Check the .txt release note that generally accompanies the firmware or ask the supplier; wrong name = no update. 3. Physical ports - Two USB-A receptacles are on board: • USB 1 SERVICE – routed to SoC’s USB-OTG, bootable, low-speed tolerant. • USB 2 MEDIA – routed via hub, not scanned at boot, used for playback only. - Some chassis expose only MEDIA to the outside. In that case you must temporarily open the back and plug the stick directly on the main-board. 4. Power-on sequence a. Disconnect AC, wait 30 s residual charge clears. b. Insert FAT32 stick ≤16 GB, USB 2.0 recommended. c. Press and hold the local POWER button optional but forces bootloader into recovery. d. Re-apply AC. LED blinks redgreen or fast blue → writing. e. LED becomes steadyTV reboots → done ≈ 1–3 min. f. Pull AC, remove USB, then power up normally. 5. Typical failures - No blinking = file not found ⇒ wrong name, wrong port, not FAT32, stick too large, or corrupt download. - Garbled image after flash = firmwarepanel mismatch resolution, LVDS map, VESAJEIDA. Re-flash with correct dump or adjust in factory menu. - Dead board after interruption = need SPI programmer CH341A + clip to re-write flash. --- Current information and trends • Suppliers now bundle “8G1G” images with MD5 check to prevent flash corruption. • Community mirrors Kazmi-Elecom, elektroda, badcaps steadily update dumps for new panels. • Some vendors integrate on-line OTA update in recent SK516, but USB recovery remains the only guaranteed un-brick method. --- Supporting explanations and details • Why FAT32? Boot-ROM uses legacy SCSI-Mass-Storage stack; exFATNTFS drivers are not linked. • Why ≤16 GB? Some older ROMs cannot address beyond 28-bit LBA; small sticks avoid enumeration timeouts. • LED codes: flashing ~5 Hz = erasing; flashing ~2 Hz = programming; solid = verify OK. --- Ethical and legal aspects • Distributing proprietary firmware may violate copyright; obtain images from the panelTV OEM or authorised service portals. • Wrong firmware can over-drive panel VCC 3.3 V ↔ 5 V ↔ 12 V causing irreversible damage—verify jumper before powering. --- Practical guidelines Best practice checklist ☑ Confirm exact LCD panel model label on panel. ☑ Download matching FW dump resolution, LVDS map, voltage. ☑ Rename per release note SI512USB.bin or allupgrade5168G1GMD5.bin. ☑ Format USB → FAT32, copy file to root, nothing else. ☑ Use USB 1SERVICE, stable mains or UPS, no interruption. Potential challenges & remedies - Only exterior USB 2MEDIA port accessible → open back cover carefully, use ESD strap. - Large 64-GB stick not recognised → switch to 4-GB USB 2.0. - After flash screen upside-down → enter factory menu INPUT 2580 set “Panel Mirror = ON”. --- Possible disclaimers or additional notes • Some SK516 boards come factory-locked; if USB auto-update is disabled, service-remote Invench-type or ISP clip is mandatory. • Boardhardware revisions differ DDR size, Wi-Fi module; always flash same “DRAMConfig” variant. --- Suggestions for further research • Dump the current SPI flash with CH341A before experimenting—provides a safety net. • Explore the u-boot console via UART for advanced recovery 115 200 bps, 3.3 V. • Investigate open-source TTX905Smart-RTK tool-chains to customise boot logos or remove bloatware. --- Brief summary Update the TP.SK516.PB801 by: 1. Obtaining panel-specific firmware, renaming it to the loader’s expected name. 2. Placing it alone on a FAT32 USB ≤ 16 GB. 3. Plugging that stick into the USB 1 SERVICE port inside or outside the TV. 4. Re-applying power hold POWER key if needed and waiting for the status LED to finish blinking. Following these steps on the correct service port prevents most “why doesn’t it flash?” issues and minimises the risk of bricking your main-board.

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