[Discussion] BT software update 27.44.0

SanjSanj Member Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited 24 September 2017, 9:07PM in Announcements
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Hi all,

Feel free to discuss the BT software update 27.44.0 here:
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  • DavidBDavidB Member Posts: 69
    edited 28 February 2017, 10:54AM
    Only for non recordable boxes, I wonder why?
  • UrsaUrsa Member Posts: 79 ✭
    edited 24 September 2017, 9:07PM
    To give them more time to fix the awful Recording list .....
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 6 March 2017, 8:57PM
    In the announcement there's a list of features that are not yet available.
    This includes "Action Panel".
    What is this?
  • scottscott Member, Super User Posts: 2,134 ✭✭✭
    edited 6 March 2017, 10:36AM

    @Sanj the BT release states the software version :-

    The software variant will be : 27.46.0

    Who is correct?

    @jimb I could be wrong but I believe the 'Action Panel' is where it let you choose a HD option etc when you were asking to do recordings etc.

  • StephenStephen Member, Super User Posts: 800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 19 March 2017, 10:46PM
    Action Panel means the list of actions in the half-screen panel that comes up when you press (i), which is currently only an Info Panel. Equivalent to the list of buttons down the left-hand side of the info panel in the first-gen UI.
  • SanjSanj Member Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 12:33PM
    scott said:

    @Sanj the BT release states the software version :-

    The software variant will be : 27.46.0

    Who is correct?

    @jimb I could be wrong but I believe the 'Action Panel' is where it let you choose a HD option etc when you were asking to do recordings etc.

    Hi Scott - It is 27.44.0. BT are amending that as we speak
  • scottscott Member, Super User Posts: 2,134 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 12:16PM
    Stephen10 said:

    Action Panel means the list of actions in the half-screen panel that comes up when you press (i), which is currently only an Info Panel. Equivalent to the list of buttons down the left-hand side of the info panel in the first-gen UI.

    Much better than my garbled explanation :-)
  • SanjSanj Member Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 12:18PM
    Stephen10 said:

    Action Panel means the list of actions in the half-screen panel that comes up when you press (i), which is currently only an Info Panel. Equivalent to the list of buttons down the left-hand side of the info panel in the first-gen UI.

    Much better than what I was typing :)
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 12:35PM
    scott said:

    @Sanj the BT release states the software version :-

    The software variant will be : 27.46.0

    Who is correct?

    @jimb I could be wrong but I believe the 'Action Panel' is where it let you choose a HD option etc when you were asking to do recordings etc.

    Nice one, and the first wave should have it by now.
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 6 March 2017, 8:57PM
    I've seen no posts on this yet. Any of you?
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 2:37PM
    Stephen10 said:

    Action Panel means the list of actions in the half-screen panel that comes up when you press (i), which is currently only an Info Panel. Equivalent to the list of buttons down the left-hand side of the info panel in the first-gen UI.

    Thanks Stephen that is really excellent news.
    I've been stressing about this for some time  :-)
    And I would have lost my bet.
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 2:47PM
    Visionman said:

    I've seen no posts on this yet. Any of you?

    Don't understand VM - please explain.
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 19 March 2017, 10:46PM
    One of my boxes has been updated.

    For some reason it wasn't updating properly, so I did a maintenance reset and it all happened.
    This of course then went through the full setup process.
    Interestingly when it gets to the channel tuning stage it plays a BT promo video to stop you getting bored.
    (I think it's the one featured here: Get ready for your brand-new BT TV experience  )

    Another example of how Next-Gen can be customised by the isp.
  • SanjSanj Member Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 3:10PM
    jimb said:

    One of my boxes has been updated.

    For some reason it wasn't updating properly, so I did a maintenance reset and it all happened.
    This of course then went through the full setup process.
    Interestingly when it gets to the channel tuning stage it plays a BT promo video to stop you getting bored.
    (I think it's the one featured here: Get ready for your brand-new BT TV experience  )

    Another example of how Next-Gen can be customised by the isp.

    Hey jimb, that's right, with Next Gen when you go through the initial setup you'll see a welcome video. This is available on TalkTalk, BT and Retail YouView boxes. 

    Strange that you had to do a Maintenance mode reset. When you say it wasn't updating properly, what were you experiencing? 
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 3:18PM
    jimb said:

    One of my boxes has been updated.

    For some reason it wasn't updating properly, so I did a maintenance reset and it all happened.
    This of course then went through the full setup process.
    Interestingly when it gets to the channel tuning stage it plays a BT promo video to stop you getting bored.
    (I think it's the one featured here: Get ready for your brand-new BT TV experience  )

    Another example of how Next-Gen can be customised by the isp.

    It appeared to have found that the update was available, but kept saying something like "Download failed please try later."
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 6 March 2017, 8:57PM
    With this new Next-Gen zapper software I think there's a small change with the progress bar.
    The part of the bar to the left of the current programme position - the bit that shows how much is in the buffer - is pink.
    I've not seen that before.
    Is this the same with other versions of Next-Gen?

    I think it's a significant improvement.

    (I can't believe this. I've been saying nice things about Next-Gen today. I'll try and resume normal service tomorrow.)
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 24 September 2017, 9:07PM
    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 11:07PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    What about the pink? I don't think you'll be hauled over the coals for breaking your NDA if you comment on this small detail.
  • scottscott Member, Super User Posts: 2,134 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 11:23PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    Most versions of next gen are out in the wild now so are you saying talk talk and retail aren't pink ;-)
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 11:32PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    Hi jimb, I've just checked my retail release T2000 version and yes, the time bars pink too.
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 11:33PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    What I'm asking is this.
    Do other types of box (with Next-Gen software) have the pink line?
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 11:35PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    Thanks VM.
    Do you like it?
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 28 February 2017, 11:49PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    It certainly stands out, but I haven't really thought about it to be honest. Though I'll like it even better when the time jump feature is re-introduced. Thats my number 1 most used feature on a YouView box, as I don't in the main watch live. I record everything to watch at a time of my choosing.
    And... whisper this quietly, I can find them all in the tiles too! lol. :)
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • DanielDaniel Member, Super User Posts: 1,979 ✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 12:02AM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    I tested next gen out today on my old DTR t 2000. I haven't used this box since a got my ultra HD box it was full of dust. I can't understand why people are so critical of it. I suppose people are entitled to there opinion which I accept. I don't have 100 percent perfect vision but during my test I had no problem using it. Next gen is fantastic and in my opinion easier to use then youview classic. I was really sad I had to go back to my ultra HD box but if I didn't I would obviously lose BT sport 4k channel. It really has wet my appetite though. I had zero issues with it and am really looking forward to it coming to my ultra HD box. While I can appreciate some people may not like it for what ever reason I loved it.
  • KeithKeith Member, Super User Posts: 2,454 ✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 8:47AM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    Just checking my retail box now, that is not on a BT or TalkTalk line, and the indication of the duration of the live TV buffer on the time/progress bar is YouView blue for me.

    Could this be a subtle part of the ISP specific branding such that when on a BT line the default blue here is replaced by pink?
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 11:03AM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    I don't know but that sounds unlikely, as BTs main default color is blue. Is it bright blue so it that it stands out?
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • StephenStephen Member, Super User Posts: 800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 11:42AM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    No, they did express a fondness for a magenta as a sparsely-used accent colour in their skin. Not there in retail/TT skins, as has been noted.
  • VisionmanVisionman Member, Super User Posts: 10,303 ✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 11:18AM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    Thanks Stephen. Seems a bit bizarre, but it does stand out. 
    I'm now happy with the disagree icon, because its gone.
  • JoeJoe Member, Super User Posts: 2,067 ✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 11:23AM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    Screen shots?
  • jimbjimb Member, Super User Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭
    edited 1 March 2017, 12:41PM
    Visionman said:

    Thanks for confirming you've got it, jimb. I don't think this version of YouView is going to get anywhere near the level of attention or forum complaints as its cousin, the T2000s.

    If you insist.
    This isn't easy you know ;-)
    This doesn't really do it justice it's actually quite striking...

    image
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