Zgemma H7s Guide

would an SSD speed up the interface of the Zgemma H7 box?

I understand how SSD improve a PC but is there much stored on the hard disk like the guide/epg or other bits that would make it faster or is everything for the interface saved on the built in storage? has anyone switched out a 5400 rpm hard disk for a SSD and found any improvement?

I like the two boxes I have but find the interface a bit slow to respond, I have 500gb disks in them but could put a 500GB SSD, (I don't use live recording/rewind so not worried about wear on the SSD)

There are 1tb SSD's available now on amazon.de for between 40-60 euro depending on how fussy you are about manufacturers.

The newer Zgemma only takes SSD's in its rear slot anyways so you have no choice.

If you order one and get a model that has to have the lid removed to install a drive , then that box is already at least 3 years old ! So watch out for that.

SSD will not noticeably improve the performance , loading and reading EPG data happens by default at 3:30 am , it defaults to this time on the assumption that you'll be in bed so your viewing wont be interrupted. The box is never truly off , it is left in standby all the time , this has to be the case or you get no new EPG data at all and the box is useless without that.

Recording and playback of live TV will not use the faster read and write times of an SSD.

You only really see the benefits of an SSD on general computing devices like PCs or MACs on bootup and on large, quick turnaround, data transfers , like gaming for example.

The Zgemma is what is being called these days " chi fi " , a term used for cheap chinese boxes that claim great specifications but in reality cant do half of them and are very cheaply built.

Ignore half the claims on the box , its useless for IPTV , it cannot run Kodi , etc. etc. etc.

For watching or recording TV they will work as well as any other box in terms of picture quality and sound etc until the cheap parts give out , but you get what you pay for.

Buy cheap , buy twice , or in my case 3 times , more fool me.

If you go with vix, I recommend using Willo build on top. It sets everything up perfect skins etc.

TO INSTALL COPY THIS CODE AND RIGHT CLICK IN PUTTY TO PASTE AND THEN PRESS ENTER.

Code:

wget --no-check-certificate -O install_vix.sh http://www.willobuild.net/files/scripts/install_vix.sh && bash install_vix.sh

1) FLASH USING PUTTY

2) RESTORE SETTINGS DURING WIZARD

I have a Tiviar Alpha+ they is running on open at 6.1. it's just used as sat and terrestrial reciever.

If I was to update the image do I loose all the settings (channel lists) etc. what is the benefit of updating the image ?

it's working fine. Maybe it's best to just leave it alone.

Yes openvix first then use putty for Willo build.

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Channel list might be too old and some might have been removed and new ones added.

Do you need SSD cables separately, if so could you point me in the direction pls

Gabbo have you bought the box yet? The best place is amazon de and on this link if you click on pics you will see slot in rear for SSD.

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/ZGEMMA-H7S-DVB-S2X-satellite-receiver-black/dp/B078ST6NV9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=160NGUASOD0DS&keywords=zgemma+h7s&qid=1704367454&sprefix=%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d85e497d-ab66-4790-acf8-e520aaf28cd3

Its a push in system, ie just line up the ssd and push firmly and that's it. Just to note, if you were to get an older box and took lid off its the same principle, you would see where SSD fits and the connections. No cables required all included. Some places will sell with SSD included.

These boxes are complex and if not set up correctly will give problems. They will arrive with a factory image that's useless. If you are going to buy local check out places like satworld and ask them if box has rear slot. Look on adverts for boxes already configured.

And YES an SSD will make these boxes fly, best way to compare is an electric car v manual, electric instant response, manual lag, same for SSD = instant.

There is a lot of misinformation posted above so ignore it. Box is highly configurable if you know what you are doing, for example EPG can be set to update at any time.

The best IMAGE for this box is Openvix, why, because it is easy peasy to configure and it comes preloaded with all the bits you need. And it has a dedicated website for support, its geared towards 28 east. In all the years box has been out I have seen one fail and that was because the end user did not store epg correctly.

Andy did you read my post?

I have never got Kodi to run on any box and as mentioned use android.

My H7 has been flashing the green update icon for ages now, last time I tried to update it told me an update wasn't possible to apply unless a system upgrade was done first. Problem is, I find the upgrade flow really confusing, I start it off fine but then mid way through it tells me there's a backup found and do I want to restore from that. I select no, because presumably such a backup was made using the old system and wouldn't be applicable to whatever new version was being installed. Then it tells me all my settings, bouquets will be wiped if I don't use the back up so I bail and have just left the green icon flashing for the last few months.

Can anyone let me know how to get this system to properly get to the latest version without wiping all my settings?

The backup is your settings, bouquets, timers, autotimers, network etc. It will also ask if you want to re-install any plugins you had specifically installed. These would be the latest versions if available. You can say no to the plugins if you wish and just restore your settings.

Yes, it will.

Got mine thus morning. Hooked it up, went in to automatic scan, seemed fine. Now it only displays the time on the lcd but no picture

When I power on it goes

Boot

Then a sequence of numbers

Then back to the time

But nothing on screen?