Force directv receiver download

Some of the 24's can be tricky to get to take a download. On the "Hello" screen press 0 2 4 6 8 slowly 0 one thousand 2 one thousand 4 etc. Click to expand Ive tried this on my HR and the newest software it finds is which i already have ao it downloads it but doesnt install it since it is the same. Does anyone know if the new one is out for the or if the software should do you tube? May 18, 18, 6 I'm Nationwide. I dont have a 24 but do have the feature. JerryVolunteer said:. Apr 3, 10, Central Michigan.

The new software recently released past couple weeks is in a staggered rollout. In the past they start in the LA area, then add more of the west, then work their way across the country to the east. They don't just releaes it to everyone incase there is a problem so the phone lines don't blowup. Regardless of how many times you force a download, you will only get what is authorized for your receiver. Thanks Jimbo, sorry but can you tell me what CE is? CE-cutting edge Its beta software that you can download.

Most of the time its nothing decent but I know when I did it the info banner was "enhanced" Lifetime Supporter.

May 13, 40, Space. Jason Crandall said:. Current for HR24 is version Many still have just It is a staggered release, it may be a while before your receiver can get the new one. Thanks everyone, i tried the update tonight and still was unable to get it. I am in Tennessee so I hope its not too long till its available to the east coast. Previous Next. You can do this from the Settings menu on the receiver or just cycle the power.

Make sure you hit the keys slowly and deliberately. A software upgrade will initiate itself within a few seconds. Unknown May 25, at AM. Anonymous August 26, at PM. Unknown January 26, at AM. Unknown February 1, at PM. Unknown September 12, at PM. Unknown May 29, at AM. Unknown February 26, at AM. The catch here is that you would have gotten that update soon enough without doing anything.

That is just one of the many benefits of this premier satellite TV service. There is another way downloading can fix your problem. This has the same effect as rapidly rebooting your receiver two times in succession. This forces your receiver to start over again in terms of your satellite, programming, and other factors. This is what fixes the problem, not your download.