How to Flash BlackHole Image via USB

BlackHole is a popular Enigma2 image known for its user-friendly interface and extensive customization options. This guide covers the complete process of flashing BlackHole on your receiver using a USB stick.

ℹ️ About BlackHole: BlackHole is primarily developed for VU+ receivers and offers a clean interface with extensive plugin support and customization options.

📋 What You Need

Compatible VU+ receiver (VU+ Duo 4K, Solo 4K, Ultimo 4K, etc.)
USB stick (FAT32 formatted, 2-8 GB recommended)
BlackHole image file for your exact receiver model
Computer with extraction software (WinRAR, 7-Zip)

🔽 Step 1: Download & Prepare

Download the correct BlackHole image from the official site or our Downloads section
Extract the image files to a folder named 'vuplus' on your USB stick
Inside the 'vuplus' folder, create a subfolder with your receiver model name
Place all extracted files in this model-specific subfolder

⚡ Step 2: Flashing Process

Power off your VU+ receiver completely
Insert the USB stick into any USB port
Hold down the POWER button on the front panel
While holding POWER, turn on the receiver
Keep holding until you see "Recovery Mode" on the display
Follow the on-screen instructions to select the image
Confirm flashing and wait for completion (10-20 minutes)

🚀 Step 3: Initial Setup

Follow the BlackHole first-boot wizard
Configure language and region settings
Set up network connection (Ethernet or WiFi)
Run initial channel scan
Configure softcam if needed

🎯 BlackHole Features

User-Friendly Interface:

Intuitive menu system with easy navigation.

Extensive Plugin Support:

Large collection of pre-installed and available plugins.

Customization Options:

Multiple skins and extensive customization settings.

✅ Success! BlackHole is now running on your VU+ receiver!