Skip navigation

For versions from 0.2.16 and above

fbdump_MAG-250-254-270.zip

fbdump_MAG-322-324.zip

fbdump_MAG-349-351.zip

fbdump_MAG-420-424.zip

1. Download, unzip zip-file.

2. Rename the file in

fbdump

3. Put the file fbdump in the root directory of the USB drive.

4. Connect the USB-drive to the STB

5. Login to STB via ssh

6. Go to the root directory of USB-drive

cd /media/<name of USB-drive>/

7. Set permissions.

chmod a+x fbdump

8. Take a screenshot.

./fbdump 1.png

For version 0.2.14

  1. Login to the STB via ssh
  2. Connect USB Flash drive to STB
  3. Save framebuffer dump on USB Flash drive
dd if=/dev/fb0 of=/media/USB-123/1.raw

Where /media/USB-123/ -mountpoint of the USB Flash drive (with write privileges)

It is necessary to convert dump in png. You can do it using IrfanView.

While opening raw filetiis necessary to set:

  1. picture size (720х576, 1280х720, etc. )
  2. color - 32BPP
  3. Color order option- RGB
  4. Interleaved option
  5. Press OK. The picture should be correct but withwrongcolor.
  6. Open “Image”→“Swap Colors” and choose RGB→BGR
Need Help

Cindy is an expert on the Ministra TV platform and the author of this article.

Was this article helpful?

Yes No

Sorry to hear that.
How can we improve this article?

We use cookies in order to optimise our website, provide you with the best possible user experience and help us promote our products. Please read our Cookie Policy to find out how we use cookies and how you can control cookies.
By using this website or closing this message, you acknowledge our Privacy Policy and agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy.