How to get latest software? [Text View]

FiosUser

10-02-2009, 11:29 AM

Just opened my new Tivo, ran guided setup, forced Tivo connection.

Still have old software (9.4 something).

Since I have FIOS, I need the 11 d software.

How do I force my Tivo to get the latest software without having to wait around like an idiot for a couple of days?

dlfl

10-02-2009, 11:42 AM

The sticky thread on TiVoHD Overview... (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=419994) is well worth reading. Here is a quote from it:

Most TiVos ship with the relatively slow v8.1.7 software from 2007. Furthermore, all guide databases must be indexed in the background for the first ~48 hours after guided setup. The background indexing noticeably slows responsiveness during that period. Most users receive an update to the latest software (now 11.0d) after 2-3 days, and guide data must be re-indexed for another ~48 afters after that update, temporarily slowing responsiveness again. The TivoHD does not reach full responsiveness until 48-72 hours after the v11.0 install.

You can speed the software update process by forcing three connections in a row under Settings -> Phone & Network -> Connect to TiVo Service. Once your Phone & Network screen says "Pending Reboot," that means a software update is available for install. Normally, the TiVo would just reboot during the early morning hours to install the update, but you make that happen immediately by selecting Settings -> Restart or Reset System -> Restart the TivoHD. Software updates can take up to an hour to install.

I don't know if this info is given in the TiVo users manual, but it should be, considering how lame your TiVo will be until it gets past this.