6.3a Release Watch Thread

[rminsk]

Only post to this thread if your machine has activated 6.3a. Do not post the you have received slices for 6.3a. Only post if 6.3a has been activated naturally with a phone call and without any hacking.

This thread is to track the release of 6.3 for the HR10-250. DirecTV typically rolls out software over a few week/month period. It is usually done the service address of the receiver. Only post to this thread if your machine has activated 6.3. Please post the day you got it and the first 2 digits of the zipcode of the service address of the receiver. Also post if you already had 6.3 installed and if you are in a region that uses the 72.5 degree satellite.

Just because your zipcode may be listed you still may not activate the 6.3a software right away. Each night DirecTV/TiVo randomly choose receivers by the receiver service number and possiblly by zipcode. They update there database to reflect that 6.3a should be running on the randomly selected receiver. The next time the receiver completes the "TiVo" phone call the status will change to "Pending Restart". Early in the morning the receiver will restart itself and install the new software.

If you see a "Pending Restart" and want the software right away you can restart the receiver. This software install will take a longer than the usual software install because the TiVo database must be rebuilt. If you have any programs that are about to start recording and you do not want to miss them wait till after the show to restart.

DirecTV will be streaming the software images over the satellite for a few days/weeks and your machine will cache the software during the 3:00am service download. If your machine does not cache it for some reason (no satellite reception, ...) the software can be downloaded over the phone when it needs to be installed.

[rminsk]

Other notes on 6.3a. I will update this post as more data becomes available.

24: Number of installs reported

13: Had 6.3 already install
0: Did not have 6.3 already installed
11: Unknown if 6.3 was installed

1: Used 72.5 degree satellite
6: Did not use 72.5 degree satellite
17: Unknown if 72.5 degree satellite

9/25/06 - 4 had 6.3, 0 had non-6.3, 0 unknown
9/26/06 - 9 had 6.3, 0 had non-6.3, 11 unknown

Zipcode reporting installs:
01xxx
05xxx
08xxx
11xxx
32xxx
35xxx
37xxx
38xxx
45xxx
48xxx
60xxx
64xxx
74xxx
75xxx
76xxx
79xxx
84xxx
85xxx
90xxx
95xxx
97xxx

[pkincy]

I don't know if my HR10-250 has activated it but when I go to System Information in the menu it shoes Software Version as 6.3-01-2-357.

I have been out of town for a week, but noticed when I got back Friday that my Favorites were gone.

And when I redid them it was a very different interface than the old What you get, what is available and favorites.

Basically you have all the available channels checked and than you go create a single list for your menu that has every channel that you enter.

I am in Scottsdale.

Perry

[litzdog911]

I don't know if my HR10-250 has activated it but when I go to System Information in the menu it shoes Software Version as 6.3-01-2-357.

...
Perry

It would say "6.3a" if you had the new updated 6.3 software.

[viper36]

I don't meet all of your requirements but I will post my experience anyway. I manually updated my HR10-250 to 6.3a and after the reboot the picture was not watchable. I had to unplug the box and do another reboot before the picture was viewable.

[davsherm]

Forced a daily call tonight - downloaded 6.3a-01-2-357.

In zip 015XX, had 6.3, do not use 73* sats.

[acomire]

Just walked downstairs and looked.....

Yup I am at 6.3a-01-2-357

I was one of the lucky ones to get 6.3 early so I guess I was on the 6.3a list too :)

08527 is my zip

AJC

[GalenMD]

I was one of the lucky ones to get 6.3 early so I guess I was on the 6.3a list too :)

AJC
Begs the question: Do those who receive the flawed 6.3 get top billing?

[rminsk]

Begs the question: Do those who receive the flawed 6.3 get top billing?Please only post to this thread to report you have 6.3a installed. I do not want this thread to get derailed like the last one.

[mexican-bum]

I am at 6.3a-01-2-357 :)

9-25 around 8:45 PM CT forced daily call and got pending restart. I also got 6.3 very early. Also my locals don't come off 72.5 they come off 119

zip 74xxx

[A.C.]

I now have 6.3a-01-2-357. It downloaded during the day today. I know that because I tried a daily call before going to work just in case it downloaded Sunday night. No joy. Just a few minutes ago I made a call and was pending restart. I got 6.3 about 10 days ago. Zip is 350XX.

[AVPhan]

6.3a
Zip 32312
No use of 72.5

[TyroneShoes]

Me too. Couldn't get to sleep, and saw unusual green lights on my 6.3 HR10, which I had placed in standby just 15 minutes earlier.

Begs the question: Do those who receive the flawed 6.3 get top billing?
That would certainly be my suggestion to DTV...do damage control first, then resume the rollout. My other unit still sits at 3.1.

[nuke]

6.3 a week or so ago.

6.3a effective tonight. 95008. Have no idea about the 72.5 degree bird.

[gpctexas]

6.3a last night 79764

[FriscoJoe]

6.3a running in 75035
No noticeable difference yet for me...

[dvr_guy]

received 6.3 on 9/15
6.3a running as of last nite, 9/25 in 11355
Do not use 72.5 degree satellites

[ericlovestivo]

When you post about getting 6.3a, please also post if you had previously received 6.3. This will help us understand when non-6.3 users are added to the release list.

[mwl001]

Received yesterday/today - 6.3a in 85041.

Any way to tell anymore when you have a pending restart? I forced a call yesterday, then restarted -- nothing. Forced a call today, then checked my system info -- 6.3a! No restart? I'm not sure if the box rebooted itself early this morning, because I didn't check to see if 30 second skip was still enabled.

Oh yeah, I got 6.3 a little over a week ago.

Seems pretty apparent that only those who have 6.3 are being tested with 6.3a, which makes sense -- a certain percentage get the update, it's messed up, the "update is updated", it is then known that the update works (after a few weeks, which is why I believe NOBODY without 6.3 will get 6.3a until 10/4) and the update is general-released. Also, this way D* is only supporting two software versions, not 3 (6.3 is over-written).

[FriscoJoe]

Received yesterday/today - 6.3a in 85041.

Any way to tell anymore when you have a pending restart? I forced a call yesterday, then restarted -- nothing. Forced a call today, then checked my system info -- 6.3a! No restart? I'm not sure if the box rebooted itself early this morning, because I didn't check to see if 30 second skip was still enabled.

Oh yeah, I got 6.3 a little over a week ago.
Mine had been reset this morning.

[Jon J]

I have 6.3a this morning. There was no "pending restart" yesterday but there was a restart overnight.

Zip 372

;)

[fredflint]

Yesterday, I had 6.3. Long audio dropouts on Fox OTA were starting to get to me so I recorded Prison Break and Vanished last night on FOX EAST instead. No dropouts, but before going to bed, I forced a call to see if there was a fix. This morning, I have 6.3a. ZIP 38017.

[BigTuna]

forced a call last night on my "leased" unit

60647 - Chicago

Had 6.3 already, still waiting for other "owned" HR10 to get 6.3/6.3a.

[cobra5wood]

Please explain how to "force" a call for us novices...

:cool:

[AstroDad]

Please explain how to "force" a call for us novices...

:cool:

Main Menu/Settings/Phone/Make Daily Call Now

[willardcpa]

6.3a on a forced call yesteray evening.
Had 6.3 already
97455
no 72.5

[Orient Express]

got 6.3a last night 9/26

95139 - west coast

normal service update

Anyone have the fix list for 6.3a?

[tladle]

Checked this morning and I had 6.3a.

Received 6.3 early last week.

Don't know about 72.5.

Zipcode 84074

[BBREAL]

Did anybody get LOGOS on 6.3a that did not have on 6.3 please?

[rminsk]

Did anybody get LOGOS on 6.3a that did not have on 6.3 please?
I think its already been mentioned, but it appears that 6.3a has only gone to folks who had previously received 6.3. Is there anyone out there who has gotten 6.3a and knows for sure they hadn't previously gotten 6.3?Please only post to this thread to report you have 6.3a installed. I do not want this thread to get derailed like the last one.

[threeonparfive]

Just checked and it appears that the update fairy came during the night last night (or maybe the night before...not sure) and updated my box.

I'm showing 6.3a-01-2-357
37615

My 72.5 locals are working once again!

[SpankyInChicago]

Please only post to this thread to report you have 6.3a installed. I do not want this thread to get derailed like the last one.

I don't have 6.3 or 6.3a on any of my HR10-250s.

:(

[kcn823]

How is 6.3a being released? Is it by region? I'm on Long Island and I've had no luck by forcing calls for the last few days. Has anyone in the NYC area without a hacked unit been able to receive the 6.3a version?

[rminsk]

How is 6.3a being released? Is it by region? I'm on Long Island and I've had no luck by forcing calls for the last few days. Has anyone in the NYC area without a hacked unit been able to receive the 6.3a version?Please read the bery first post of this thread.
I don't have 6.3 or 6.3a on any of my HR10-250s.Please only post to this thread to report you have 6.3a installed. I do not want this thread to get derailed like the last one.

[trainedmonkey]

had 6.3 yesterday
last night hd-dvr rebooted
6.3a installed
zip 64xxx

[tfederov]

6.3a in Plano, TX. Upgrade from 6.3. I had audio problems (optical) last week watching Prison Break. Haven't tested it long enough to see if that was a fluke or not.

[TivoinTexas]

6.3a in zip 76248 on one HR10. Second HR10 still has 3.1. The second HR10 was purchased approx 3 weeks ago.

[mtxguy74]

6.3a in 45324

Can't comment on 72.5 because I don't use it

Fox shows were over by the time I remembered to restart, so I can't comment on audio dropouts either

[alltimesaresoon]

near detroit and i have the 6.3a

[rminsk]

Please also try post if you had 6.3 before the upgrade to 6.3a and if you use the 72.5 degree satellite.

[threeonparfive]

Please also try post if you had 6.3 before the upgrade to 6.3a and if you use the 72.5 degree satellite.
Sorry...I forgot about that. I had 6.3 which broke my 72.5 locals. As stated previously, 6.3a fixed them.

[pkincy]

I had 6.3 a couple of days ago. 6.3a today.

In Phoenix.

Perry

[JoeLA]

Just got 6.3a in zip 90064.

Forced a call, got "pending restart," forced a restart.

Never got 6.3 (non-A version), but didn't have modem working until a couple days ago (had to use external USR 33k modem to get connection using Speakeasy VOIP).

[DennisMileHi]

I have 6.3a today replacing 6.3 that I got about 9/16. 80xxx No DD problems or any other problems at all. The speed is way faster than before... at least 5 times faster.

[static2229]

What would happen if you set the zip code on your unit to one of the ones that was receiving the update. Then have it call a local number in that area, even if it is long distance. Would this work?

[Herb S.]

Recieved 6.3a sometime tues. AM, did experience audio dropouts on prison break, none on vanished recorded OTA on Monday with 6.3. Using Denon AVR 3300 via optical. Have not had audio problems on D* channels.

[lostman72]

I had 6.3 on one of my 10-250's now I checked it and it has 6.3a. 932 zipcode. Has any one received the 6.3a that had the 3.0xxxx ? My other unit still won't upgrade after two calls? I guess I will have to wait and see.

I don't have the local sat. I am using the 5 LNB dish and the unit that got the upgrade I am not using optical output.

[nmarrion]

Got 6.3a yesterday (9/26). Machine got stuck when automatically restarting. Had to unplug to get it to restart successfully. First time that has ever happened.

Updated from 6.3 which I got on 9/14.

940xx here in the SF Bay area.

[jpsawyer]

is forcing a call enough? i've been forcing a call 4 times a day with no luck. the status simply says "succeeded."

[BBREAL]

6.3A on my box this AM ( 6/27)
had 6.3 for about two weeks
now have LOGOS when I did not
don't know about 72.5
Zip 900

[Jimbo713]

Well, I don't use the 72.5 satellite - but I DID have 6.3 - and was upgraded to 6.3a overnight. Over here by Sea World. 782**

[BillyT2002]

I think DirecTV has Maine set to always be updated dead last or something. Get it right DirecTV - the real IQs are in blue states. You should be updating the blue state braniacs first as we're less likely to call up and complain. ;)

[SpankyInChicago]

Please read the bery first post of this thread.
Please only post to this thread to report you have 6.3a installed. I do not want this thread to get derailed like the last one.

I still haven't received 6.3 or 6.3a on any of my three units.

:(

[Robdec]

Has anyone that didnt allready have 6.3 receive 6.3A ?

[rminsk]

What would happen if you set the zip code on your unit to one of the ones that was receiving the update. Then have it call a local number in that area, even if it is long distance. Would this work?Please see the first post in this thread. It is based only on the TiVo service number.s forcing a call enough? i've been forcing a call 4 times a day with no luck. the status simply says "succeeded."Again, see the first post in this thread. DirecTV updates the database once or twice a day. It seems they are only updating the machines that have the 6.3 buggy version of the software right now.

Let's try to stay on topic. Only post if you receive the 6.3a update.

[no-blue-screen]

It looks like people are receving a message that the 6.3 upgrade is coming. It will be interesting to see if everyone with 3.1.5f is getting this message or if there is any correlation to their HR10-250 being added to the database. See the following thread:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=319148

[Mr Pieces]

Received 6.3a yesterday on one of my HD TiVo's. (of coarse it's on the one in the bedroom)

Now to get 6.3 downstairs.

Brian

[no-blue-screen]

Received 6.3a yesterday on one of my HD TiVo's. (of coarse it's on the one in the bedroom)

Now to get 6.3 downstairs.

Brian

Did you already have 6.3 on that box before you were updated to 6.3a, or did you have the 3.1.5f?

[Vin]

Went from 6.3 (which caused audio drop outs) to 6.3a and still have audio drop outs.

Zip: 07013

[tiggermanh]

I dont know when I got 6.3a but I have it now.

I had 6.3 within the first few days of it coming out.

non hacked box.

[Spin]

6.3a is installed and 72.5 is still dead. 658XX

[npm]

I received the 6.3a update and it is activated.

Zip: 90048
I previously had 6.3 on this machine.
I do not use the 72.5 sat.
It happened on the 25th or 26th (I was out of town.)

[litzdog911]

6.3a is installed and 72.5 is still dead. 658XX

I think you need to repeat "Satellite Guided Setup" to re-enable your 72.5 satellite reception.

[Lee L]

I am in 27560 and I got the update from 6.3 to 6.3a 9-27 on one machine. The other is still on 3.1.5f but I did get the upgrade soon message, which I did not get on the 6.3 unit. I only use the 3 core satellites.

[Kevin L]

My 6.3 box updated to 6.3a yesterday in zip 11704. The other two are still on 3.15f. No idea about 72.5.

[stiffi]

I got a message yesterday after forcing a call. It said "Software Update Coming"

Then it had some info about making sure my phone was plugged in to get the 6.3 update.

[JimSpence]

Mine also had the message today.
Zipcode 13901

[psywzrd]

Forced a call this morning and got the pending restart message (zip code 077**). I manually restarted the box and now I'm just waiting for the update to complete. This is on on unhacked box that was still on 3.1.5f,.

[gfb107]

I just forced a call and also got "Pending Restart". My unit is Zippered, still running 3.5.1f. Zip = 27***

[goatboy66]

Forced a call yesterday evening 9/27, got the message 6.3 was coming. Forced a call this morning and got pending restart. Rebooted and have 6.3a

Had 3.1.5 before, zip 303xx

[psywzrd]

Update just completed. Took about half an hour or so. It's tough for me to really judge the increase in speed because I'm at work and controlling my Tivo via my Treo (Slingbox) but it does appear to be faster.

[Spin]

I think you need to repeat "Satellite Guided Setup" to re-enable your 72.5 satellite reception.

I have autodetected sats, and have repeated the setup. The 72.5 is still dead. I plugged in a 3.1f into the same lines and it works perfectly. It's not fixed.

[dscott72]

I just got the message that I would be receiving the upgrade from 3.1.5 to 6.3. Any one have any idea what the time from from the message to the actual download is?

[psywzrd]

I just got the message that I would be receiving the upgrade from 3.1.5 to 6.3. Any one have any idea what the time from from the message to the actual download is?

Force a call. I got the upgrade message yesterday and when I forced a call this morning, I saw the pending restart message.

[rmassey]

Does the pending restart show in the same screen that you initiate a daily call? I have forced the call a few times and don't see the pending restart yet.

[psywzrd]

Does the pending restart show in the same screen that you initiate a daily call? I have forced the call a few times and don't see the pending restart yet.

Yes - instead of saying "Succeeded", it will say "Pending Restart".

[dhines]

received the notification on one of my HR10's, but after forcing the call no 'pending restart message'. sadly it is still on 3.1.5

strangely enough, did not get the message on the other HR10, yet when i dialed in, i received the 'pending restart' notification. go figure . . .

zip: 91406

[JoeSchueller]

Sounds like the message and the actual timing are completely unrelated

[bobmun]

1:15 this morning screen went blue "please wait while new software is installed this may take up to 1 hour......" speed is great update was worth the wait.
zip 601xx

[ayrton911]

Checked my receiver this morning. It was on "pending restart," so I restarted it, and I have 6.3a.

I was on 3. whatever before.

[ethos]

got the update this afternoon in 235xx

[TiVoLurker]

Received the "6.3 update is coming" message yesterday. Did a forced call after the 2am service download and still nothing.

this morning I forced a call and got the "pending restart message" 6.3a installed. I had been at 3.1.5f

zip code 900xx

[JimSpence]

Forced a call, but I didn't get the pending restart message.

I'll try again later.

[belsokar]

Update just completed. Took about half an hour or so. It's tough for me to really judge the increase in speed because I'm at work and controlling my Tivo via my Treo (Slingbox) but it does appear to be faster.

how the heck to you control it from a treo???

[LI-SVT]

I have 6.3a for two days now. Zip 117**.

[steverc]

6.3a in 42041 .

[B Smooth]

got it on tuesday 946**

[psywzrd]

how the heck to you control it from a treo???

Slingbox.

[adamshipley]

I got 6.3a today 1 PM PDT after a forced called. First software upgrade since 3.x.

[xsirenonthe101x]

how the heck to you control it from a treo???

If you have a SlingBox you can download SlingPlayer Mobile to your PDA or Smart Phone..

I have SlingPlayer Mobile on my Cingular 8125 Controlling my HR10-250.. Its really sweeet..

[hybucket]

OK - I just got the D* notice in my MESSAGES to leave my phone line connected for the HD update....when I go to Phone Setup, it, it tells me my last call cattempt was at 10.35AM today, and below that, under CURRENT CALL STATUS, it says "Pending restart, Phone not it use."
At the bottom, it says UPDATING...does this mean it is now downloading the update> The "Next Scheduled Call" line is today's at 10.35. Is there anything further I need do, or will it do it all on its own? I am, BTW, in the 021XX zip code.

[altan]

Yeah! Forced a call and got the upgrade. Rebooted and now I'm at

"Installing new software from the TiVo Service. This will take a few moments."

Non-hacked 3.1.5f box. Zip starts with 30

... Altan

P.S. I will post if I have any DD problems!

Ok, as I'm typing the display is updating... some new graphics... larger DirecTV logo. Now it says "Preparing the service update... This may take up to an hour."

[kroddy]

OK - I just got the D* notice in my MESSAGES to leave my phone line connected for the HD update....when I go to Phone Setup, it, it tells me my last call cattempt was at 10.35AM today, and below that, under CURRENT CALL STATUS, it says "Pending restart, Phone not it use."
At the bottom, it says UPDATING...does this mean it is now downloading the update> The "Next Scheduled Call" line is today's at 10.35. Is there anything further I need do, or will it do it all on its own? I am, BTW, in the 021XX zip code.


If you can't wait, make sure there's nothing you must record in the next half-hour or so, re-boot and it will upgrade - otherwise it will reboot itself in the early hours of the morning and you will have the new software when you wake up.

[ProStreet]

Just forced a call and got the pending restart. I had 3.1.5f before this. I do not use the 72.5 degree satellite. Im in 53XXX. Did a reboot and Im at the "This may take up to an hour" screen now.
WAY COOL!!!! I HAVE 6.3A!!!

[JoeSchueller]

No love in 41018

[samberger]

RATS!!!just forced a call and nothing. i'd love to know if this is completely random, or if there is some rhyme or reason to it. whatever it is, it's frustrating.

oh well, the night is young.

[gr00vie]

I forced a call like I have been everyday since I found out about the update and its installing now. I wasnt on 6.3 before this and im in 95382

[sanderv]

Got the message on 9/27 to make sure phone was connected and forced about a half dozen calls with no change.
Came home from work tonight forced a couple of calls and got Pending restart.
So I manually restarted and currnetly see that the recorder is in the process of upgrading the S/W
recorder was at 3.15 S/W zipcode 023XX

Finished the upgrade and now at 6.3a

[MikeE.]

Forced a call this morning at 7 AM - no love.

Forced a call this evening at 5:30 PM Central time and got the pending restart. Restarted and am now at 6.3a from previous 3.1.5f (no 6.3 ever here). Unmodded unit, no 72.5 nor 95 degree satellite usage here.

70447 zip code.

Mike

[tscheifler]

Forced a call this evening and got the pending restart. Restarted and am now at 6.3a from previous 3.1.5f (no 6.3 ever here). Unmodded unit, no 72.5 nor 95 degree satellite usage here.

631xx zip code.

[TonyM]

Got the message yesterday. Forced a call this afternoon.. No update yet for me.

SF Bay Area 945xx

:(

[DAVIDGR]

Got the message yesterday. Forced a call tonite. No update yet for me.

NY Area 105xx

[stevmead]

Two hr10-250's. Both got the "message" today. Forced a call, one updated, one not.
Zip 928xx.
No 6.3 on either.
Unk Sat 72.5

[kbohip]

Got the message last night, forced a call last night and tonight but still no 6.3a. :down: I think I'll just start forcing one call after another until I get it.

[rifleman69]

Had the message today, forced a call and downloaded the authorization for the update. Installing as we speak.

I did NOT have 6.3, unmodded unit besides a second hard drive in it.

zipcode 97XXX

[solidgrue]

Hi gang! I created an account specifically to report in.

I got the message on my unhacked HR10 last night after a forced call. I forced a call this evening, and got the Pending Restart notice. The HR10 is booting the new code as I type.

Zip 088xx
Was running 3.1.5f, unhacked
No using 72.5

:up:

[hefe]

Got the message...no update yet.

[puddyhog]

Forced a call this morning - no love, but I did get the "6.3 is coming your way" message. Force called again tonight, and I HAVE 6.3! Ebonovic - I never lost the faith... 6.3a ROCKS and was worth the wait!

[mroot]

No love in 68127

[Bigcat19]

I have two stock HR10-250's. One has received the 6.3a update, the other is still waiting... Hopefully I will receive the second unit's update soon. 6.3a guides are so much faster!

My zip is 53xxx.

SPS

[vdubuclet]

Got the message, restarted and got 6.3a. Booya! Was running 3.1. zip 75243.

[mluntz]

Went from 3.1 to 6.3a today. Zip code 211xx. Guide is super fast!! :up:

[mluntz]

Has anyone that didnt allready have 6.3 receive 6.3A ?

Just got it today. 3.1 to 6.3a. Zip code 211xx. :up:

[jeburnett]

Since upgrading to 6.3 and then 6.3a I'm having problems with the remote and the front panel buttons become inoperative. One time I had to pull the power to get it back, the next time I just let it complete a recording and it cleared on its own.

It has only occurred while a recording is in progress. It has on other occasions (now twice) stopped recording and then restarted again putting two entries for the same show in the Now Playing list. There is a gap between the two recordings so I'm missing parts of a show.

Last week, an hour long program started 30 minutes late. Tonight, I had an hour long show stop recording at 48 minutes. Trying to look at a live channel only brought up a grayed out screen. I went into Season Pass and changed a recording option on the program I was missing so that it would record reruns. When I saved that option, the Tivo began recording the program again, though only in time to catch the last 3 minutes. Like before, two entries in the now playing list for the same show. Looking at Live channels also started working again as well. No power down or physical reset, so this is clearly a software problem!

One other thing about all these occurances; they only seem to happen on OTA HD broadcasts. I haven't seen this happen for satellite programs.

This is really not good and I hope others report it enough to get them to fix it.

Jonathan
Zip Code 322xx

[btwyx]

I had 6.3 already. I got the upgrade coming message yesterday and I think I got the upgrade last night (I didn't notice the reboot). I have 6.3a now and I have logos again. It was the logos which gave me the hint something had changed.

94043.

[BLitz7734]

Received 6.3a Tonight after forcing a call (message last night) :D

Matt

06450

[jautor]

Forced a call this evening, got the update (message last night), came from 3.1x... 77xxx

[davahad]

Got the message Wednesday. Forced a call last night and got the 6.3a. Previous version was 3.xxxx. Zip 95125

[hmss007]

Received message last night, forced call this afternoon and rebooted to 6.3a; zip code is 98xxx

[Ein]

Zip code is useless.

There is no correlation between Zip and updates.

When the unit was first activated might be useful???

For those with multiple HR10-250. Did the oldest unit get updated first?

[davsherm]

For those with multiple HR10-250. Did the oldest unit get updated first?
Yes

[Onazuka]

Zip code is useless.

There is no correlation between Zip and updates.

When the unit was first activated might be useful???

For those with multiple HR10-250. Did the oldest unit get updated first?

I bought my HR10-250 about the second it was available and I haven't been upgraded.

[Bryan Lyle]

I was #6 on VE's preorder list for the HD Tivo... No 6.3a love for me yet. :(

[JoeSchueller]

Age/Service Date is useless.

It has been long discussed in several threads that it is based on a hash of the service number that is likely completely random. While previous rollouts have had regional elements, this one is completely based on a pseudo-random function against the service number.

[Indiana627]

Forced my daily call this morning and got "pending restart" when the call finished, so I restarted and now have 6.3a (the whole install process took less than 20 minutes). I have a stock HR10 that had 3.1.5f on it. ZIP: 141xx. I don't use the 72.5 sat so no comment on that. Nice to have folders again. Didn't have any time to mess with anything else other than quickly setting up my favorites so the guide would be familiar to my wife. I'll set it up for good tonight. I've only had it for 13 days and was already frustrated with how slow it was - I feel real bad for those who've had it for years!

What's up with the reference to Echostar in the new message after it finishes rebooting?

[wbrault]

Got a message the other day... so far nothing yet.. forced probablly a dozen calls but nothing.

Im in 18252

[CessnaDriver]

I guess rminsk abandoned this thread since nobody can follow directions.

:eek:

[mhn2]

Forced a call last night after receiving the "upgrade coming message" yesterday morning. It did a quick download and went to pending restart status. I went ahead and rebooted the system and it installed the software. I haven't modified the machine at all and I live in the 760XX zip code. :)

[thedeak08]

Got the 6.3a update last night from 3.1.5f. Zip 46214. Seems they are starting to send the update to everyone including those who didn't have the original 6.3 now.

[wbrault]

damn Im not getting anything. I got the message a few days ago... been forceing calls forever now and nothing. Does forceing the calls even help it?

[cforrest]

Have 6.3a, just restarted receiver, went from 3.1.5f. Zip code 11021

[markrubi]

I got the UPgrade coming message yesterday. Still no 6.3a though. 73096

[deezel629]

Got the 6.3a update last night from 3.1.5f. Zip 46214. Seems they are starting to send the update to everyone including those who didn't have the original 6.3 now.
+1 Finally got the update last night. The speed of the channel guide is tremendous. Zip 07621

[Ragnar D.]

:)

Never had 6.3, got "Upgrade coming soon" message on Wednesday night after a forced call, and then got the "Pending Restart" last night after another forced call. Took about 30 minutes.

6.3a is wonderful. The machine was like molasses, and now it is so much faster. Folders are nice, but, the speed it what makes all the difference.

I have a second machine in the bedroom that has NOT been upgraded yet, but, has received the message. Forced calls aren't doing anything to that one. It is "newer" and already was much faster than the older one, so, I am not as antsy for that one to get upgraded.

[samberger]

damn Im not getting anything. I got the message a few days ago... been forceing calls forever now and nothing. Does forceing the calls even help it?

not unless it's already been beamed to you. and there is no way on a unhacked machine to know whether or not it's been beamed. so no, it doesn't help it, but it doesn't hurt to make the call either. i bring my 8 year old daughter into the fun and we both chant "pending restart, pending restart..." while waiting for the call to finish.

[cancan]

What's up with the reference to Echostar in the new message after it finishes rebooting?

What's the message?

[Indiana627]

What's the message?
I had a message regarding setting up my favorite channels since they changed how this works. In the message, it said something to the effect of "FOR ECHOSTAR (DISH) CUSTOMERS, please pay special attention because if you tune the Tivo to a channel you don't receive, you won't be able to change off that channel..." or something like that. I read it real quick as I was leaving for work, but I didn't delete the message. Anyone else see this?

[drew2k]

I had a message regarding setting up my favorite channels since they changed how this works. In the message, it said something to the effect of "FOR ECHOSTAR (DISH) CUSTOMERS, please pay special attention because if you tune the Tivo to a channel you don't receive, you won't be able to change off that channel..." or something like that. I read it real quick as I was leaving for work, but I didn't delete the message. Anyone else see this?I wonder if that is part of a message that should only be shown on stand-alone series 2 TiVo units, for customers who use the SA S2 TiVo to control their Dish receivers? Sounds like an appearance bug if TiVo is letting that message show in 6.3a on DirecTV units...

[codespy]

2 unhacked units, never got 6.3.

Got messages 9/27, and my older unit indicated pending restart. Did restart and got 6.3a.

Forced calls on the newer unit (3 mo old) and nothing yet- still at 3.1.5f.

Not using 72.5

Zip 53066

[RoyGBiv]

I got the message last evening when I got home from work, but every time I try to force a call, it tells me I am unable to make a call due to an "update that is in progress." But, if I make a test call, the test call goes through. The TiVo says it is scheduled to make its next call early Saturday morning, so I will see what happens.

SMK

[fjwagner]

Only post to this thread if your machine has activated 6.3a. Do not post the you have received slices for 6.3a. Only post if 6.3a has been activated naturally with a phone call and without any hacking.

This thread is to track the release of 6.3 for the HR10-250. DirecTV typically rolls out software over a few week/month period. It is usually done the service address of the receiver. Only post to this thread if your machine has activated 6.3. Please post the day you got it and the first 2 digits of the zipcode of the service address of the receiver. Also post if you already had 6.3 installed and if you are in a region that uses the 72.5 degree satellite.

.


RMINSK - You had a great idea, but no one wants to stay "on task". Getting tiring reading about forced calls etc etc.

[Rojma]

I had a message regarding setting up my favorite channels since they changed how this works. In the message, it said something to the effect of "FOR ECHOSTAR (DISH) CUSTOMERS, please pay special attention because if you tune the Tivo to a channel you don't receive, you won't be able to change off that channel..." or something like that. I read it real quick as I was leaving for work, but I didn't delete the message. Anyone else see this?

Nobody report this bug to DirecTV/Tivo or they may halt the roll out AGAIN. Still waiting for mine to update... :rolleyes:

[Indiana627]

Nobody report this bug to DirecTV/Tivo or they may halt the roll out AGAIN. Still waiting for mine to update... :rolleyes:
From what Earl has said, D* reads these forums without anyone having to report it to them, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for and everyone else still waiting. ;)

As for this message, I can't be the only one who got it yet I don't remember seeing anyone else post about it. It was just a regular message in the Directv Central > Messages & Setup > Messages page. I'll look again tonight and see if I can post exactly what it says.

[bluntedat420]

Got 6.3a on my newest of two HR10's (1 year old vs. 2+). Not hacked beyond upgraded HDD's. Both units got the "upgrade" message earlier this week. Did not force a call or force a reboot, it happened naturally. In fact, the reboot didn't go smoothly since the machine was stuck in a reboot loop for more than an hour before finally clearing the 'almost there...' screen. The upgraded machine did NOT have 6.3 prior.

Zip 926XX

[Paperboy2003]

1 with, 1 without in 07869

Question though...one one with, I don't have folders. I believe it's because the dvr service was disabled somehow. I'm trying to call into to restart the service.

Anyone else have these problems?

[Paperboy2003]

Disregard the previous post....I had to enable groups.

[K_bueno]

Forced a call...pending restart....now have 6.3a!
No 72.5, Zip 92591
I'm still in shock we finally have an update for a dvr they are dumping!

[Mike__P]

337xx Updated to version 6.3a from 3.1f
do not have 72.5 dish
forced the call to make it happen

[BigTuna]

Yes


Leased unit I have had for 6 months got 6.3 and 6.3a first. Owned unit I have had for 2 years still on 3.15f.

[sdchrgrboy]

since nobody can follow directions.

:eek:
And this surprises you?

[rifleman69]

RMINSK - You had a great idea, but no one wants to stay "on task". Getting tiring reading about forced calls etc etc.


That's because rminsk's theory didn't hold any water. The date, id #, zip code, etc... don't mean a thing in this upgrade.

[rogelah]

Today, 9/29/2006 6.3a
Did not have the previous code.
Zip 33326
Don't use the 72.5

Downloaded normally. Indicated Update pending. Forced a daily call. Then when I checked my off-air channels only a few; rescanned off-air. Checked satellite signal and while it was checking it went into power on sequence.

Where are the folders and how do I get them?

[Big Daddy P]

yo rogelah. I'm in zip 33325. Whazzup neighbor? Can you send a little of your upgrade mojo?

C'mon Directv upgrade gods! What about me? Must I be the absolute last one to get this!

[rogelah]

yo rogelah. I'm in zip 33325. Whazzup neighbor? Can you send a little of your upgrade mojo?

C'mon Directv upgrade gods! What about me? Must I be the absolute last one to get this!Just got the upgrade message on my other HR10-250.

Come next Tuesday I'll have 2 - HR10-250s and 2 - HR20s. (I didn't want to deactivate the HR10s until I'm sure that the HR20s will function as well. I know I won't get local PBSs. I called Retention to get the upgrades ($99 for one, free for the other (after credit on bill) and no installation charge.

Also includes the new dish and multiswitch (I asked them to put the Zinswell WB68 multiswitch on the order).

My neighbors and friends wonder what in the H**l I do with all that "stuff"? Well, this is the new fall lineup and I don't have to decide what not to record/watch if they are all on at the same time. Bonus is that I can record 4 football games at the same time. :)

[Indiana627]

OK, here's the reference to Echostar in the message I got in Directv Central > Messages & Settings > Messages after it upgraded to 6.3a this morning. Name of message is "The Channel List:"

"ATTENTION DISH (ECHOSTAR) CUSTOMERS: This is especially important for you to do because if the Recorder tunes to a channel you don't receive, it won't be able to tune away, and you'll need to use your Dish remote control to escape from that channel."

The message basically tells you how to set up your Favorite channels in the new software. I can't figure out the E* reference though???

[aphex187]

35 Forced Calls and I'm still looking at "Succeeded"

:(

[Rollo27]

Received message today, 32065. Forced a couple of calls...nothing.

[davetroup]

I received the message several days ago, and have forced calls, well, more frequently than I'm willing to admit. ;-)

Still stuck on the old version.

I wonder if DirecTV is aware that their volume of "daily calls" has (undoubtedly) multiplied significantly in the past few weeks as users force calls in the hopes of getting authorized for the upgrade.

Impatiently waiting here....

[BigJ52]

Same here many forced calls and still looking at succeeded :(

[stevmead]

Even if they noticed, why would they care?

[amro]

In the 76034 zip. Unmoded box.

[wbrault]

turned on my tivo.. and it was downloading.. it finished, went to go see if anything about a pending restart but I could not force a call. It told me to check system information or messages.

Nothing in messages besides that 6.3 messed I got a few days ago. When I check the system information it says processing 1% etc..

still processing

EDIT: I guess it was nothing, it wasnt the daily call though. The next one scheduled is sunday the 1st.

[steelcurtain]

Got the software today, and my phone is not normally connected. Had to take the box to a friend's house. Did not have 6.3 previously, I only had 3.1. Unmodded box.

Zip 841xx.

[kcarsten]

Received yesterday (9/29/2006)
Update Coming Message + 6.3a updated software
No previous 6.3
Zip 45205

Everything stayed in place, SP and 'Channels You Receive'

Folders - very cool
Unbelievably Fast

[jgriffin7]

Previously 3.1.
Received message Wednesday night (Sept 27). Forced call yesterday (Friday, Sept 29) at 6:00 p.m. New software loaded: Now 6.3a.
Zip 75013
Had to turn Dolby Digital back on (set to Dolby Digital PCM after restart). Had to enable group folders.
Otherwise no problems (and fast!)

[dgomer]

got it today...area code 432xx

[phox_mulder]

Got the message on the 27th, figured I'd force a call just for gits and shiggles.
Nothing.

Now I'm wondering if activation date plays any part in getting the update.

Mine was purchased the last week of February, to avoid the lease, and activated the first week in March.

Not going to bother posting zipcode, I firmly believe it has absolutely nothing to do with getting the update, since so many have posted that 1 of their 3 machines got the update and the others haven't.

Still on 3.1
Never got 6.3
Eagerly awaiting 6.3a.
Not forcing any more calls, waste of time.


phox

[johnnny732]

Now I'm wondering if activation date plays any part in getting the update.




phox

Activation dates play no part EVERYONE will have the update no later then October 19th. They are not doing it by state either, they are doing it by card numbers Blocks of card numbers at a time. You might get your update before the 19th of October but no later the the 19th. The 19th at 10:00am will be the time and date of the last lot of card numbers to be updated. Johnnny

[Time Warp]

6.3a installed 9/30/2006 in zipcode 752xx

[drew2k]

Activation dates play no part EVERYONE will have the update no later then October 19th. They are not doing it by state either, they are doing it by card numbers Blocks of card numbers at a time. You might get your update before the 19th of October but no later the the 19th. The 19th at 10:00am will be the time and date of the last lot of card numbers to be updated. JohnnnyJohnnny - Previous rumors were (from CSR to customer who posted at TCF) were that all customers would have 6.3a by 10/3. Can you let us know where you're getting a date of 10/19 from?

[GalenMD]

Activation dates play no part EVERYONE will have the update no later then October 19th. They are not doing it by state either, they are doing it by card numbers Blocks of card numbers at a time... Johnnny
Gee, maybe we should be posting card numbers instead of the useless zips.

Glad to hear some people got the update over the weekend. Still gives me a chance of getting it. No love here on either unit.

[cforrest]

2 of the 3 HD Tivos my parents have got upgraded to 6.3a from 6.3. 1 is still waiting on receiving the upgrade, still at 3.1.5f. Zip code 11545.

[johnnny732]

Johnnny - Previous rumors were (from CSR to customer who posted at TCF) were that all customers would have 6.3a by 10/3. Can you let us know where you're getting a date of 10/19 from?


My Aunt's neighbor works for technical support at DTV. I called her like 15 mins . Before I made that post to ask her what she new. She told me that the last batch is scheduled for 10/19 at 2:00am. She said if someone does not have the update by then there is something wrong (Phone Line Not Connected Probable) and that person needs to call DTV. Everyday a bunch will be updated If your card number is set to get the update for that day what ever day it may be your receiver must have dialed out sometime within 24 hours before 2:00am of that day. So, basically everyone should force one call a day everyday. That is the only way to make things happen as quickly as possible. She looked into trying to force the update to my receivers and she can't make that happen.

I called her again today and asked about the date October 19th again. She said that in her notes it says MOST receivers should be updated by October 4th but a small percent won't be updated till the 19th. She said there is no reason given and she is not even telling people about the 4th. She is instructed to tell people if they call that if their receiver is not updated by the 19th of October to call DTV.

I really hope I don't have to wait till the 19th for my update!!!! Johnnny

[AstroDad]

thanks for the info johnny

[drew2k]

Thanks Johnnny ...

I'm guessing I'll be in the small percent of customers who won't get the upgrade until 10/19.

[videojanitor]

I'm guessing I'll be in the small percent of customers who won't get the upgrade until 10/19.

I'm right there with ya ...

[kbohip]

Another one here who'll undoubtedly get the update on the 19th.http://www.discodelic.netfirms.com/angry-bangheadonwall.gif

[videojanitor]

My wife thinks I'm a nut because I get irritated when the Last Call Status says "Succeeded." :D

[Todd]

Is anyone not having any problems with the upgrade? I don't have it yet and have pulled the cord from my phone line because of all the problems people are having. They've got to fix this DD5.1 audio dropout problem...

They need to stop the rollout and fix the problems.

[lorick]

Is anyone not having any problems with the upgrade? I don't have it yet and have pulled the cord from my phone line because of all the problems people are having. They've got to fix this DD5.1 audio dropout problem...

They need to stop the rollout and fix the problems.


NO.....Do not stop the rollout. No one has been able to confirm ANY of these problems are due to the new software. The audio dropouts are being reported by people that have not been upgraded.

[JoeSchueller]

My wife thinks I'm a nut because I get irritated when the Last Call Status says "Succeeded." :DLOL... my wife said the exact same thing to me this morning. I guess I'm in the lucky few stuck until the 19th. I guess "Please Wait..." will have a nice double meaning for me for the next few weeks. :rolleyes:

[jpsawyer]

3 forced calls a day, no joy. Two friends in Chicago got the update a day after the notification message, and neither were paying attention and were suddenly suprised to find folders with 6.3a! Me, running downstairs at 5AM to start a new batch of forced calls every day, nuthin'. :(

Brutal.

[desertrat]

My wife thinks I'm a nut because I get irritated when the Last Call Status says "Succeeded." :D


I thought I was the only one :D

[hefe]

I thought I was the only one :D
I knew there were more of us. :D

[phox_mulder]

thanks for the info johnny
Thanks Johnnny ...

I'm guessing I'll be in the small percent of customers who won't get the upgrade until 10/19.

Ohhh, Johny gets a couple of thank you's, but Earl gets called a shil.

Friend of a cousin's hairdresser's dog-groomer's aunt works at DirecTV and said. . .

JK :D

I'm still waiting patiently,
not forcing calls, not checking the phone status daily,
using the "please wait" time while arranging SP's to get a little nap in.

I'll be among the choice few who don't get it till 10/19 as well.


phox

[boggsaz]

Sat 9/30 5:50 AM
Upgrade from 3.1 to 6.3a, no forced calls.
Zip 850XX, Phoenix, AZ

Now -- Audio dropouts on OTA shows.

[fasTLane]

Phone jack still disconnected. No dropouts. :)

[Todd]

NO.....Do not stop the rollout. No one has been able to confirm ANY of these problems are due to the new software. The audio dropouts are being reported by people that have not been upgraded.
No, I don't think so. A few with 3.1 have reported very brief dropouts over the years, but nothing like what 6.3 is giving us. It needs to be fixed badly.

[btwyx]

Is anyone not having any problems with the upgrade? I don't have it yet and have pulled the cord from my phone line because of all the problems people are having. They've got to fix this DD5.1 audio dropout problem...

They need to stop the rollout and fix the problems.I'm having zero problems with the upgrade. I don't have DD dropouts.

[drew2k]

thanks for the info johnnyThanks Johnnny ...

I'm guessing I'll be in the small percent of customers who won't get the upgrade until 10/19.Ohhh, Johny gets a couple of thank you's, but Earl gets called a shil.

:eek: Hey now! Let's be careful so that people don't extrapolate that I was one of the name-callers ...

I have never called Earl a shill, and in fact have openly decried usage of that term. I have also never disparaged anything Earl has said here, and have openly thanked him for sharing the information he learns form his inside contacts.

I understand your point, but let's be clear about who's calling the names here ...

[Lee L]

No, I don't think so. A few with 3.1 have reported very brief dropouts over the years, but nothing like what 6.3 is giving us. It needs to be fixed badly.


I have had a few dropouts over the years. I have had various HD receivers since April of 2001 and I know that there are sometimes problems and I know how to recognize them.

However, in the last couple of weeks I have been getting something different. I have had multiple audio droputs that are exactly like what is described as being from 6.3 (8 seconds of silence, followed by a video glitch accompanied by the return of sound) on my 3.1.5f HR10-250.

[mhn2]

I have had occasional audio/video glitches in the 18 months with my HR10-250, but the latest problem since the 6.3a upgrade is significantly different. It's as if someone hit the Mute button and then hits it again after about 8 seconds. :mad:

[fasTLane]

This is too bizarre. Never had a single instance of this sound problem in one year of use. How is it that some have it and others do not? And with both software versions?

[alaskahill]

My Aunt's neighbor works for technical support at DTV. I called her like 15 mins . Before I made that post to ask her what she new. She told me that the last batch is scheduled for 10/19 at 2:00am. She said if someone does not have the update by then there is something wrong (Phone Line Not Connected Probable) and that person needs to call DTV. Everyday a bunch will be updated If your card number is set to get the update for that day what ever day it may be your receiver must have dialed out sometime within 24 hours before 2:00am of that day. So, basically everyone should force one call a day everyday. That is the only way to make things happen as quickly as possible. She looked into trying to force the update to my receivers and she can't make that happen.
Johnnny

Are you sure that 24 hour dial out rule is correct?

If I look at when me box dials out on it's own, it is every 2 days. That means it could easily be possible if I left my box to its own devices that it would not have dialed out 24 hours before 2:00 AM of the day it would be scheduled to update.

[TivoManiac]

Has the rollout stopped? I haven't seen any posts today saying that the received the update today. Did anyone get updated today?

Thanks

[Todd]

I have had a few dropouts over the years. I have had various HD receivers since April of 2001 and I know that there are sometimes problems and I know how to recognize them.

However, in the last couple of weeks I have been getting something different. I have had multiple audio droputs that are exactly like what is described as being from 6.3 (8 seconds of silence, followed by a video glitch accompanied by the return of sound) on my 3.1.5f HR10-250.
Bizarre. I don't think I've ever really had any audio dropouts in my 2.5 years with the box, with the exception of occasional OTA reception problems. It's been working just fine lately with 3.1.5f...

:confused:

[phox_mulder]

:eek: Hey now! Let's be careful so that people don't extrapolate that I was one of the name-callers ...

I have never called Earl a shill, and in fact have openly decried usage of that term. I have also never disparaged anything Earl has said here, and have openly thanked him for sharing the information he learns form his inside contacts.

I understand your point, but let's be clear about who's calling the names here ...

Sorry, didn't mean to imply that either of you have called Earl a shill in the past.

I just love friend of a friend confirmations


phox

[tbh999]

Well, I still don't have it :( ...But my aunt (Who is in the same zip code) got it Friday.

ZIP 77xxx
3.x.x to 6.3a

[tazzmission]

I thought all of the upgrades were to be done by Oct 4th. That is 2 days away. I don't have mine on either on my (2) HR10-250's.

[vtfan99]

I thought all of the upgrades were to be done by Oct 4th. That is 2 days away. I don't have mine on either on my (2) HR10-250's.


A previous poster "knows" someone who insists that Oct 19 is the final update batch. He has yet to really validate himself (as far as I have seen), so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[Montana Man]

I forced a call the same night i recieved the message from Dtv about 6.3. I then had pending restart.

[marky_mark]

LOL... my wife said the exact same thing to me this morning. I guess I'm in the lucky few stuck until the 19th. I guess "Please Wait..." will have a nice double meaning for me for the next few weeks. :rolleyes:

Same here with my daughter. I come home from work every day and interrupt Sesame Street so I can kick off a daily call. I am pathetic.

[jspencer]

Havent recevied it and haven't recd a msg i will rec it. Sux

[drew2k]

A previous poster "knows" someone who insists that Oct 19 is the final update batch. He has yet to really validate himself (as far as I have seen), so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.Just curious ... how does any individual here at TCF go about "validating" himself?

[phox_mulder]

Just curious ... how does any individual here at TCF go about "validating" himself?

I think 2,280 posts is the validation point.


phox

[drew2k]

I think 2,280 posts is the validation point.


phoxHey! You made me spit on my laptop! :p

PS. I now feel so violated validated!


:D

[samberger]

Has the rollout stopped? I haven't seen any posts today saying that the received the update today. Did anyone get updated today?

Thanks

that's a good question. how 'bout it, did anyone get the update today?

also, how many folks in the san francisco/bay area have received 6.3a?

[Castaa]

that's a good question. how 'bout it, did anyone get the update today?

also, how many folks in the san francisco/bay area have received 6.3a?

Forgive me if I'm wrong but I thought the 6.3a updates didn't start until Oct 4th.

[aphex187]

FYI: I have several numbers in my area and tried 4 of them to see if I would get a different result.

It didn't work. Still stuck with "Succeeded"

[samberger]

Forgive me if I'm wrong but I thought the 6.3a updates didn't start until Oct 4th.

check the thread. it's been going on for about a week or so. the oct. 4th date was originally supposed to be the end date, but that supposedly has changed to the 19th now.

[gregftlaud]

ok, my receiver is getting the 6.3 upgrade now....and i've been searching but dont want to take hours to find it.....

how do we enable folders?

[btwyx]

how do we enable folders?It tells you at the bottom of the now playing list. Hit enter to get the options, choose "groups".

[gregftlaud]

ok mine only took like 15minutes to install.

one glitch. i notice when u change to OTA channels for like a half a second the "searching for signal on : antenna in" comes up on the bottom of the screen

anyone else notice this?

also...the grid guide really isnt that much faster. i think i'll stick with the tivo guide

[Castaa]

check the thread. it's been going on for about a week or so. the oct. 4th date was originally supposed to be the end date, but that supposedly has changed to the 19th now.

Thank you for the correction. That'll save me from unplugging my TiVo box and needlessly lugging it to my phone connection.

[johnnny732]

However, in the last couple of weeks I have been getting something different. I have had multiple audio droputs that are exactly like what is described as being from 6.3 (8 seconds of silence, followed by a video glitch accompanied by the return of sound) on my 3.1.5f HR10-250.

I have had this as well and I don't have the 6.3 update as of yet. Just like you say, about 8 seconds of silence followed by a glitch and the return of sound.

Are you sure that 24 hour dial out rule is correct?

If I look at when me box dials out on it's own, it is every 2 days. That means it could easily be possible if I left my box to its own devices that it would not have dialed out 24 hours before 2:00 AM of the day it would be scheduled to update.

I was told that the 24 hour rule is correct. Let's just say your card number is up for the update at 2:00am today and your reciever has not dialed out in the past 24 hours. It was explained to me that reciever will not get the 6.3 update at 2:00am BUT as soon as it dials out when ever that may be that reciever will get the update the very next time it is sent out because that card number was entered. So, The way I see it is you don't have to force calls once a day but it will make things go faster if your card number is set for the update on that day. Johnnny

[vtfan99]

Just curious ... how does any individual here at TCF go about "validating" himself?

I dont really know. It just seems that every few weeks or so some random individual comes on here talking about D* doing this and D* doing that and I know because my dogs previous owner works there cleaning toilets. Not to make light of anyones attempt to contribute valuable information, but I tend to take such posts with a grain of salt.

[jingooli]

My receiver just got the notification for 6.3a (forced a call this morning)... its odd since just last night before getting this message, i started having all kinds of problems receiving HD channels on satB. the ugprade is happening now so we'll see if it solves this problem or not (since this was not happening on any of my other HD units in the house).

[leesweet]

I called her again today and asked about the date October 19th again. She said that in her notes it says MOST receivers should be updated by October 4th but a small percent won't be updated till the 19th. She said there is no reason given and she is not even telling people about the 4th. She is instructed to tell people if they call that if their receiver is not updated by the 19th of October to call DTV.
So, does 'by 10/4' mean the end of 10/4 or the end of 10/3? :)

I forced a call on my two units this morning at 5:00 and, no upgrade. If anyone cares, card numbers are 0016-2126-xxxx and 0016-1913-xxxx. Yeah, I'd hate to wait more than two weeks more, also!

[BillyT2002]

I have received two messages from D* regarding 6.3a is coming... The last one was a week ago and I still don't have 6.3a and I've been forcing two calls per day: one in the morning and one at night.

[JoeSchueller]

I've also been forcing a morning and evening call with no love. While this is far from scientific, I am wondering if the lack of posts yesterday indicates another halt?

Earl, any news/dates?

[Tivogre]

I got 6.3a last night - au natural.

Haven't had time to look at it much (an won't until after work roday).

It took about 15 minutes to install.

Zip is 22153.

[Jebberwocky!]

2 out of three updated.

What's with having to redo the channels??

[billbillw]

This morning I noticed a pending restart. I initiated the restart and went to get ready for work. When it was done, I had 6.3a. (up from 3.1f). It didn't take anywhere near an hour to complete the upgrade. I had to redo the channels I receive list (I don't use favorites), change to Dolby Digital output, and re-enter the 30-second skip code (YES, it works with 6.3a!). No other changes that I noticed.

Several things are noticably quicker. 1st, the time it takes to bring up the channels edit list. It used to take 15+ seconds. Now its almost instant. The list is redesigned too.

2nd (as expected), the channel guide is much quicker. For the first time since I've owned the HR10, I am now able to use the Grid Guide. Before, it was so painfully slow, I always chose to use the List Guide (which is lightning fast now!). The Grid guide is still not super fast, but its acceptable.

I haven't recorded any shows yet, so I can't comment on audio dropouts etc, but I do still get the same buzz/chirp in the audio when I switch from DD 5.1 Channels. I believe this is a minor hardware issue that will always be there.

Watching the local news OTA live did not find any audio dropouts. Time will tell. Tonight I'm recording FNL. A test before tommorows big Lost premier.

[CDTV]

What indication do you have that download's happening? -does it just appear? -how'd U know how much time it took? -we're U watching it at the time or force it? (what is that anyway? -a daily call?)

[jamesbobo]

I finally got the "pending restart" message this morning but I'm in no hurry so I'll let the unit do its thing on its own and check tomorrow morning to see if everythings OK.

[finaldiet]

Was out of town last two days and when I turned on tv, noticed CSI:Miami was recording on channel 80, when it should have been on 2-1. Checked and local channels were gone and had to re-set them. Checked for update but still shows 3.1. Havn't forced a call recently.

[vtfan99]

What indication do you have that download's happening? -does it just appear? -how'd U know how much time it took? -we're U watching it at the time or force it? (what is that anyway? -a daily call?)


Its not the "download" happening. Its actually applying the upgrade. When you reboot, it applies the upgrade....so you can get a good feel for how long it takes. Forcing the call just authorizes your box to apply the upgrade at the next restart.

[CDTV]

RESTART? OH MAN, I've been waiting cause I thought it beemed it thru the sat somehow! Guess I shouldn't skim the threds so much :-) Thanks!

[vtfan99]

RESTART? OH MAN, I've been waiting cause I thought it beemed it thru the sat somehow! Guess I shouldn't skim the threds so much :-) Thanks!

The download comes through the satellite...but the box is not authorized to install it until it calls out and gets the ok from D*.

[CDTV]

Ya, just restarted & no new update...so how do I "authorize" again?...

[vtfan99]

Ya, just restarted & no new update...so how do I "authorize" again?...


Force your box to "make the daily call". If it says something like "pending restart" after the phone call completes, restart to apply the updated. Otherwise, you have to wait on D* to add your box to their "list" of authorized boxes. Or you can hack your box and apply the update manually.

[jingooli]

you dont restart the box until you get the "pending restart" message. you get the pending restart message once your box calls home and gets the approval to apply the update. This happens either by forcing a call, or by the normal call home activity of your box.

[CDTV]

Force your box to "make the daily call". If it says something like "pending restart" after the phone call completes, restart to apply the updated. Otherwise, you have to wait on D* to add your box to their "list" of authorized boxes. Or you can hack your box and apply the update manually.
OK, did all of the above already...guess I haven't made the list (I thought I was an A customer too) I knew tivo would make it too complicated...I'm just too anxious to get update I guess & I got to complicated :rolleyes:

[jingooli]

to be honest... you will be so anxious as was i making 3 daily calls trying to get it to show "pending restart".. then you sit there afterwards and you only have faster screens and folders. to me.. kinda anti-climactic :)

[vtfan99]

to be honest... you will be so anxious as was i making 3 daily calls trying to get it to show "pending restart".. then you sit there afterwards and you only have faster screens and folders. to me.. kinda anti-climactic :)

All I want is faster screens. Im tired of using the list guide. Can't wait to have a faster grid.

[jingooli]

ok i will admit.. the screens are quite a bit faster. I used to have to wait like 15 seconds (no joke) for a page down to fully populate in the guide. i guess thats worth the update alone.

however, mine came with a price. now i think my multiswitch crapped out so most of my HD channels can no longer be tuned... need D* to come out and replace on saturday.

[pkscout]

Mine updated this morning. I've been doing manual calls twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening).

[LlamaLarry]

making 3 daily calls trying to get it to show "pending restart"At the height of my obsession 3 would have been a nice decline. Currently I am down to 2 a day (as soon as I wake up and then before I go to bed). My wife went from thinking I had a mild problem to just feeling sorry for me every time I lose the 6.3 scratch off lottery. ;)

[gregftlaud]

one glitch. i notice when u change to OTA channels (and less often other channels too) for like a half a second the "searching for signal on : antenna in" comes up on the bottom of the screen

anyone else notice this?

[tivoboy]

still nothing here, two h10-250 upgrade HD's, 9402x

[WeBoat]

one glitch. i notice when u change to OTA channels (and less often other channels too) for like a half a second the "searching for signal on : antenna in" comes up on the bottom of the screen

anyone else notice this?


Yes I see it also. Not even a half a second, but enough to see it...

[gregftlaud]

also under the system info page i noticed something new. "dvr service level P: -"

[JoeSchueller]

At the height of my obsession 3 would have been a nice decline. Currently I am down to 2 a day (as soon as I wake up and then before I go to bed). My wife went from thinking I had a mild problem to just feeling sorry for me every time I lose the 6.3 scratch off lottery. ;)ROFL... my wife laughs everytime I flip the bird at "Succeeded"

[DAVIDGR]

I forced a call today, got Pending Restart and then forced a reboot. I now have 6.3a and everything seems to be working fine!

Zip 105xx

[gregftlaud]

also under the system info page i noticed something new. "dvr service level P: -"

what exactly does that mean and what is it for?

[mhn2]

one glitch. i notice when u change to OTA channels (and less often other channels too) for like a half a second the "searching for signal on : antenna in" comes up on the bottom of the screen

anyone else notice this?

Now that you mention it, I have noticed this too.

[JaserLet]

Yay!!! Forced a daily call last night, nothing, was still running 3.1.5f. Forced a daily call this afternoon, got a "pending restart". I restarted and am now running 6.3a. Update took less than 15 minutes!! Zip code 58301.

[gcawad]

Forced a call this afternoon and finally got pending restart. 1/2 Updated

[bidger]

I didn't have to force a call since the unit made one early this AM and when I went into Sys Info I saw "Pending Restart" so I restarted and I gotta say this was the funkiest upgrades I've seen. The lights on the unit went out, I saw "Powering Up' twice...I was a little worried what I'd gotten myself in for, but eventually it came around.

6.3a, but it doesn't mean what it would have a year ago now that I have a HR20-700.

[markymark1]

Got it! 6.3a pm today