etm firmware cloning?

shibowsky · Post by **shibowsky** » 22 Aug 2014, 19:00

Hello,
I've been lurking around here gathering info on my etm rebuild. I have a donor etm now but it needs to be reprogrammed. Is it possible to copy the firmware of the original etm to the donor using vida dice?

Post by **precopster** » 23 Aug 2014, 17:17

Using Dice (not Vida) while connected to a person who has the software to extract and update modules can be done. I do it all the time for my ETM repair business with the help of MVS member "doublebug" . You can try to find him on Skype and he will match as the first name Henry.

shibowsky · Post by **shibowsky** » 25 Aug 2014, 11:13

Thanks for the reply. So I wouldn't need to install vida? If this is true it will definitely be a relief. Time to order a dice unit.

Post by **precopster** » 25 Aug 2014, 15:07

Vida is not required. Properly installed Dice USB drivers are a necessity. Henry will need to put some file transfer software on your computer so a working Skype account is good as this allows small file transfers. The communication software is only afew MB.

When cloning ETMs I use a 4G mobile account and tether my laptop to the portable Wi Fi on my phone.

shibowsky · Post by **shibowsky** » 27 Aug 2014, 09:24

Thank you!
I really appreciate your help.