Always keep a copy of your original full_flash.ssu on your desktop before editing. If you brick your list, you can recover in seconds.
If you own a , Starsat 900 , or SR-X20 , download the "Starsat Channel List Editor 2.5". Use the method described in Part 2 . You will be able to delete adult channels, organize your favorites, and master your satellite signal in under 10 minutes—just like the old Azbox days. Azbox Channel Editor Starsat
In the world of satellite television, few things are as frustrating as a cluttered, disorganized channel list. For users of Starsat receivers—particularly those familiar with the powerful Azbox ecosystem—finding the right software to edit .ssu and .ssf channel data files is crucial. Enter the Azbox Channel Editor . Always keep a copy of your original full_flash
This 2,000+ word guide covers everything you need to know about managing channel lists for Starsat receivers using Azbox-based tools. What is Azbox? Azbox (often stylized as AZBox) was a premium European satellite receiver brand known for its open Linux operating system, powerful Sigma Designs chipsets, and deep customization options. Tools like the "Azbox Channel Editor" were developed to manually sort, delete, backup, and restore satellite transponders and TV/Radio channels on Azbox firmware. What is Starsat? Starsat (commonly seen on models like Starsat 2000 HD Hyper, Starsat 900 HD, Starsat 700 HD, and the newer SR-x20 models) is a popular brand, especially in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. They run a proprietary firmware (often based on Ali processor chipsets) and use file extensions like *.ssu (Software Update) or *.ssf (Channel List File). The Compatibility Bridge Here is the critical fact: The original Azbox Channel Editor (made for Sigma/Enigma) does NOT natively open Starsat .ssu files. However, the term "Azbox Channel Editor Starsat" has become a colloquial search phrase in forums (like Starsat Forum or Tunisia-Sat ) referring to universal channel editors that mimic the layout and power of the Azbox editor but are coded to read Ali-chipset data. Use the method described in Part 2
The satellite community has repurposed the term "Azbox Channel Editor" to describe a class of powerful, grid-based editors (C2S, AliEditor, Marouan) that provide the same functionality for Starsat hardware.
But is the Azbox Channel Editor compatible with Starsat? How do you use it to edit ssu_data.abs files? And what are the best alternatives if it doesn't work?