Backup files or Favorites list shareable between Z8 / Z8Pro / CC?

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    I have a CC, Z8 and Z8Pro and would like to know if the backup files are compatible between the three? Ultimately I want the Favorites list shared between the three units as building them out separately is a major pain! Any help / advice is greatly appreciated.

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    All three of them use same Firmware and MOL2 Version, so yes, the backup file should work on all of them. For CC i`m not sure, because never restored Z8 backup file on CC, you need to try and see if it works. I think it should work also with CC.

    Important is only to update all three to latest (same) FW update, creating backup in next step from Main box and restoring on other two.

    Quote from SAM

    All three of them use same Firmware and MOL2 Version, so yes, the backup file should work on all of them. For CC i`m not sure, because never restored Z8 backup file on CC, you need to try and see if it works. I think it should work also with CC.

    Hello SAM - Thanks for your response. I tried this between the three units and they don't recognize the backup files each one creates. I made sure the thumb drive was formatted correctly and when I look at the file contents on my computer I can see three backup files. The Z8 only sees the backup file it created while the Z8Pro and CC only see their respective backup files too. Maybe I'm doing something wrong?

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    Hi,

    1. All three boxes must have same Firmware and SW version. Check this first.

    2. USB Stick should be formatted with FAT32 for backup files.

    3. Make only 1 backup on your fine working box that you want to restore on other boxes and save on stick.

    4. Connect the usb stick with other box and reboot once to be sure the stick is also initialised/recognised correctly. Now try to restore.

    Quote from SAM

    Hi,

    1. All three boxes must have same Firmware and SW version. Check this first.

    2. USB Stick should be formatted with FAT32 for backup files.

    3. Make only 1 backup on your fine working box that you want to restore on other boxes and save on stick.

    4. Connect the usb stick with other box and reboot once to be sure the stick is also initialised/recognised correctly. Now try to restore.

    Hello SAM,

    I tried it from the beginning again and tested between the Z8 and Z8Pro.

    1. Both boxes have the same, latest updates: Firmware v1.6.7, IPTV v7.15.5, and Firmware revision r27104.

    2. Fresh reformat of thumb drive to FAT32.

    3. Made 1 backup from Z8.

    4. Inserted thumb drive and rebooted boxes via Restart in Power Settings. Confirmed backup file is viewable on thumb drive.

    Unfortunately only the Z8 is able to see the file via the Restore function in settings menu. The Z8Pro sees the thumb drive but does not recognize any backup file. I tried the reverse in which I backed up the Z8Pro to the thumb drive and the Z8 is unable to recognize the backup file. Any additional tips/advice?