Before loading the new .abs or .bin file onto your USB drive, verify the following:

Warning: Interrupting the power during the write cycle will brick the receiver, requiring a JTAG recovery.


Later upgrades might introduce support for larger external hard drives, improved media player codecs (MKV/AVI), or a more intuitive electronic program guide (EPG).

There are two ways to upgrade your Venus receiver: OTA (Over-The-Air) and USB Upgrade.

Phase A: Acquisition

Phase B: Installation

Phase C: Post-Installation


Before starting, it is important to understand why an upgrade might be needed:

This is the easiest method if your receiver is connected to a dish pointing to the Cabe Rawit satellite (usually Measat 3a/3b at 91.5°E).