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Vestel 17MB130P + VES490QNDS-2D-N11 Firmware Request, USB Update, SPI Dump, Panel Code Issues

User question

17MB130P + VES490QNDS-2D-N11 firmware please

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• The firmware package that matches a Vestel 17MB130P main-board and LCD panel VES490QNDS-2D-N11 is not published for public download; it is distributed only to authorised service partners and repair centres.
• To obtain it legally and safely you must either
– request the correct USB-update file or full SPI dump from the TV brand’s service portal / Vestel FUSE portal, or
– source a verified copy from professional repair forums (Elektroda, Badcaps, etc.) where other technicians have shared the exact combination.

Detailed problem analysis

  1. Hardware pairing
    • 17MB130P = Vestel UHD smart-TV main-board (ARM SoC, SPI-NOR + eMMC storage, 12 V rail for T-CON, separate PSU).
    • VES490QNDS-2D-N11 = 49 " 3840 × 2160 direct-LED panel whose timing, gamma, and backlight curves are stored in the firmware’s panel table.
    • The board boots from a 16 Mbit/128 Mbit Winbond or Macronix SPI flash. If the panel code in firmware ≠ actual panel, you get backlight only, wrong colours, or no image.

  2. Firmware architecture
    • Bootloader (1st 256 kB)
    • u-boot + Linux kernel
    • Root FS (squashfs)
    • Vestel middleware (SmartTV / HBBTV apps)
    Panel table (EEPROM-style blob: model IDs, LVDS/eDP drive strength, Vcom, over-drive LUTs, backlight driver curves) – this is why the panel code must match VES490QNDS-2D-N11.

  3. File types you will meet
    USB recovery “upgrademb130.bin” (≈ 230 MB) – flashed via FAT32 stick.
    Full SPI dump “17MB130P
    …_16MB.bin” (exact size of the NOR device) – written with a programmer (CH341A, RT809H, RT-BGA).

  4. Typical fault symptoms signalling corrupted / wrong firmware
    • Stuck in boot loop at brand logo
    • Red standby LED only, no response to remote
    • Backlight on, no picture (panel table mismatch)
    • HDCP / HDMI handshake errors after OTA update.

Current information and trends

• 2024: Vestel moved most consumer firmware into the cloud‐based “FUSE” portal; independent downloads are rarely released.
• Repair community trend: technicians back-up every board they repair and exchange dumps privately—this is the fastest source when FUSE credentials are absent.
• Growing use of low-cost programmers (CH341A mini, TL866-Plus) plus clip adapters for in-circuit re-flash, avoiding hot-air removal of the SPI chip.

Supporting explanations and details

USB update procedure (works only if bootloader intact):

  1. FAT32-format ≤ 16 GB USB 2.0 stick.
  2. Copy firmware file, keep name “upgrade_mb130.bin”.
  3. Unplug TV → insert USB → press-and-hold “OK” on remote (or Vol- on side keys on some brands) → plug mains.
  4. LED flashes rapidly; release key; update takes 3-7 min; TV reboots twice.
  5. Enter service mode (Menu 4725 or Source 2580) → confirm panel code “VES490QNDS-2D-N11” (or Hex code 0x126 depending on firmware).

SPI direct flash (when TV totally dead):

  1. Identify 25Q128 or 25Q64 on main-board (usually U502).
  2. Clip or desolder; read original dump for backup.
  3. Erase, write verified 1:1 image, verify CRC.
  4. Solder / unclip, power-on; do USB update afterwards to sync eMMC partitions.

Ethical and legal aspects

• Firmware is copyright of Vestel and the OEM brand (Toshiba, JVC, Telefunken, etc.). Distribution without permission may breach licence and regional copyright law.
• Providing or flashing modified images can void CE/FCC conformity and consumer warranty.
• Safety: an interrupted flash can leave the TV in an unstable state with uncontrolled backlight current; always use an isolation transformer and a current-limited bench PSU when testing with open chassis.

Practical guidelines

  1. Collect exact TV data from rear sticker: brand, commercial model, product code, version, serial. Post these when requesting firmware—Vestel mapping is product-code driven.
  2. Check the forum archives first:
    – elektroda.com (search “17MB130P VES490QNDS-2D-N11”)
    – badcaps.net TV section
    – tvzip.ru (Russian) or ServicioTecnicoYA (Spain-Latam).
  3. Always compare MD5/SHA-1 checksums posted by other users.
  4. Backup original SPI before experimentation; store in two locations.
  5. After successful flash perform “FIRST TIME INSTALLATION” from user menu, then load panel code in service menu, finally run White-balance / ADC calibration if available.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Some Vestel 49-inch sets shipped with VES490QNDL-2D-N11 (letter L) rather than S; firmware is different – mixing them causes vertical lines.
• OTA updates released after 2023 add new DVB-CI+ encryption libraries; older dumps may break tuner functions.
• If eMMC is corrupt (common after power surge), SPI recovery alone will not revive the set; the board must be replaced or eMMC re-programmed with a BGA jig.

Suggestions for further research

• Study Vestel “FUSE” and “RAIDEN” documentation (available to authorised centres) – shows component → firmware matrix.
• Explore open-source Vestel rootfs analysis (github.com/vitalif/vestel-reverse).
• Investigate secure-boot introduction in 2025 Vestel boards (17MB211) because firmware interchangeability will cease.

Brief summary

Vestel does not publish public firmware for the 17MB130P + VES490QNDS-2D-N11 pair; you must obtain a verified USB update file or SPI dump from the brand’s support portal or trusted repair forums. Verify your exact TV product code, back-up the existing SPI, and follow USB or direct-flash procedures with strict ESD- and power-safety discipline. Using an incorrect or unverified image risks irreparable damage and may violate copyright.

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