My box keeps dropping Channels 1-10 and 80-90, why?

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  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 12:13PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    The message also said 'trial'.

    Er... I have three HUMAX DTR-T1000GB boxes (hence being 3x more frustrated), 1x trial and 2x BT.
  • Dave71Dave71 Member Posts: 95
    edited 15 November 2012, 12:22PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    Righto.
    I initially got an auto-reply email from Humax, so if you've not had that then perhaps something is afoot with your email.
  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 12:30PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    I have now emailed them 3x!
  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 12:32PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    time for new identity, IP address and tell them I have a retail box.
  • MattManMattMan Member Posts: 277
    edited 22 June 2016, 4:22PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    I think that TalkTalk and BT boxes are different from the Humax one so only put the firmware on the Humax box
  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 3:11PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    What firmware? just silence from HX, BT & YV support!
  • Geraint MorrisGeraint Morris Member Posts: 772
    edited 17 November 2013, 7:05PM
    Would anybody who has downloaded the fix be prepared to share the download?
  • Nik TembeNik Tembe Member Posts: 28
    edited 15 November 2012, 4:57PM

    Would anybody who has downloaded the fix be prepared to share the download?

    Well, no. Firstly because they ahve asked me not to. Secondly because I haven't persuaded it to update yet.
  • Nik TembeNik Tembe Member Posts: 28
    edited 15 November 2012, 4:58PM
    nigel_d said:

    I've had the same two e-mails from Humax, and got the updated software, but cannot get the box to do the upgrade. Have tried two memory sticks via both the front- and back-panel USB ports. Having got into Maintenance mode with the internet cable unplugged, I plugged in the memory sticks, the LED on the sticks flash for a few seconds, but the promised message saying that the stick has been found by the box never appears, and any attempt to do an upgrade results in an operation failed message.

    Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

    My Humax box does the same.
  • Geraint MorrisGeraint Morris Member Posts: 772
    edited 15 November 2012, 5:31PM

    Would anybody who has downloaded the fix be prepared to share the download?

    Well good luck with that then
  • NatNat Member Posts: 16
    edited 22 February 2017, 6:07PM
    well I just contacted them for the update, but I have been told that it is not for the BT boxes (not that I have one of those) but for retail versions only

    nice - so the fact that my box is not the retail version (as I was on the trial) and I have been experiencing this for many months - this problem was raised initially on the trial, seems to mean I get no fix for it..
    utter utter cr*p
  • Geraint MorrisGeraint Morris Member Posts: 772
    edited 15 November 2012, 5:53PM
    Nat said:

    well I just contacted them for the update, but I have been told that it is not for the BT boxes (not that I have one of those) but for retail versions only

    nice - so the fact that my box is not the retail version (as I was on the trial) and I have been experiencing this for many months - this problem was raised initially on the trial, seems to mean I get no fix for it..
    utter utter cr*p

    Why am I not suprised..
  • Marty1Marty1 Member Posts: 8
    edited 15 November 2012, 5:57PM
    I was too on the trial however I have been given the fix from humax!
  • NatNat Member Posts: 16
    edited 15 November 2012, 6:01PM
    Marty1 said:

    I was too on the trial however I have been given the fix from humax!

    maybe you could forward me the link then? although I know you have been asked not to. although not sure how I would get my email to you, don't really want to post it on here
  • northernnorthern Member Posts: 241
    edited 30 November 2014, 1:48PM
    Nat said:

    well I just contacted them for the update, but I have been told that it is not for the BT boxes (not that I have one of those) but for retail versions only

    nice - so the fact that my box is not the retail version (as I was on the trial) and I have been experiencing this for many months - this problem was raised initially on the trial, seems to mean I get no fix for it..
    utter utter cr*p

    I would have thought being on the trial would class the box as a "retail box"
  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 6:06PM
    Marty1 said:

    I was too on the trial however I have been given the fix from humax!

    quite, please consider that many have requested that they respond (five times now for myself) and they have not so the rules have been set by their action (or rather lack of it!).
  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 6:07PM
    Marty1 said:

    I was too on the trial however I have been given the fix from humax!

    Twitter DM or just create a torrent for us all.
  • The MeekThe Meek Member Posts: 251
    edited 15 November 2012, 6:13PM
    Marty1 said:

    I was too on the trial however I have been given the fix from humax!

    Cripes, just noticed that you are only just down the road, might just pop round for a shot (or three) of your USB stick!

    This could be the beginning of YouView upgrade parties.
  • Ken MKen M Member Posts: 6
    edited 16 November 2012, 8:21PM
    Those of you having trouble with the update could try unplugging the network cable whilst the box is still on, once it has been detected that there is no network connection, switch the box off and follow the instructions from Humax.
    Prior to this I had tried 3 different usb sticks which were not recognised. After doing the above, the first stick I put back in worked first time.
    Many thanks to Piers for providing the contact details and clarifying that the YouView trial boxes are classed as retail.
    Hopefully this will be the end of lost channels.
  • TaffyTaffy Member Posts: 12
    edited 19 November 2012, 11:01AM
    I got the download on Friday and since then I haven't lost a channel.
  • studantonstudanton Member Posts: 29
    edited 19 November 2012, 11:22AM
    Just thought I would say that so far I have had no problems since I applied the update.
  • mike fiddlermike fiddler Member Posts: 75
    edited 24 September 2015, 8:24AM
    SO still having to wait for that BT box...my wife will have to watch Vampire Diaries tonight in real time...
  • Alastair Sexton-JonesAlastair Sexton-Jones Member Posts: 7
    edited 23 February 2017, 2:13PM
    This is getting beyond a joke. I was phoned days ago you be told that you were going to send the new software on a USB stick. Nothing has arrived. No-one has contacted me and you are giving out so many mixed messages about what is actually happening I really doubt you could make your own way out of a lift. Humax have sold goods that are not fit for purpose and your support has been second rate. Who is going to compensate me?
  • PiersPiers Member Posts: 561 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 17 November 2015, 4:18PM

    This is getting beyond a joke. I was phoned days ago you be told that you were going to send the new software on a USB stick. Nothing has arrived. No-one has contacted me and you are giving out so many mixed messages about what is actually happening I really doubt you could make your own way out of a lift. Humax have sold goods that are not fit for purpose and your support has been second rate. Who is going to compensate me?

    Sorry that you're having trouble getting the update. Have you contacted Humax to tell them that the USB stick has not arrived?
  • JeebJeeb Member Posts: 12
    edited 20 November 2012, 11:22AM

    This is getting beyond a joke. I was phoned days ago you be told that you were going to send the new software on a USB stick. Nothing has arrived. No-one has contacted me and you are giving out so many mixed messages about what is actually happening I really doubt you could make your own way out of a lift. Humax have sold goods that are not fit for purpose and your support has been second rate. Who is going to compensate me?

    Alastair... I was sent a link by Humax to download the software and instructions to update the box, this seems to have worked OK. Were you given this option?
  • SintvSintv Member Posts: 10
    edited 23 February 2017, 2:13PM
    I was just watching the footy on 103 when my box said ' Youview has updated your channels' and went back to 3. When I tried to go back to 103, I'd lost that and quite a few others. So it seems that the channels can disappear whenever and not just overnight when the box is in standby..and thats with the new software. Time to retune again
  • PiersPiers Member Posts: 561 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 17 November 2015, 4:18PM
    Sintv said:

    I was just watching the footy on 103 when my box said ' Youview has updated your channels' and went back to 3. When I tried to go back to 103, I'd lost that and quite a few others. So it seems that the channels can disappear whenever and not just overnight when the box is in standby..and thats with the new software. Time to retune again

    Hi Gordon. Would you mind posting the manufacturer software version that you are running, and the channels that you're missing? thanks.
  • SintvSintv Member Posts: 10
    edited 20 November 2012, 10:01PM
    Sintv said:

    I was just watching the footy on 103 when my box said ' Youview has updated your channels' and went back to 3. When I tried to go back to 103, I'd lost that and quite a few others. So it seems that the channels can disappear whenever and not just overnight when the box is in standby..and thats with the new software. Time to retune again

    8.4.20 Iv retuned now but I lost 101 - 103, 7 & 8, 12 - 14. Prob others and its the same ones each time. Im on Blackhill..oh and I'm an aerial installer so aerial is okay!
  • PiersPiers Member Posts: 561 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 17 November 2015, 4:18PM
    Sintv said:

    I was just watching the footy on 103 when my box said ' Youview has updated your channels' and went back to 3. When I tried to go back to 103, I'd lost that and quite a few others. So it seems that the channels can disappear whenever and not just overnight when the box is in standby..and thats with the new software. Time to retune again

    That version does have the defect unfortunately. The fix is in Humax software 8.5.20 + later, and we're going to release a maintenance update to all Humax boxes soon.
  • SintvSintv Member Posts: 10
    edited 22 November 2012, 12:04AM
    Sintv said:

    I was just watching the footy on 103 when my box said ' Youview has updated your channels' and went back to 3. When I tried to go back to 103, I'd lost that and quite a few others. So it seems that the channels can disappear whenever and not just overnight when the box is in standby..and thats with the new software. Time to retune again

    Thats braw..thanks for the info
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