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bigrig
08-07-02, 03:03 PM
LOL, okay, maybe I'm being impatient, but I want my upgrade!

I just got DirecTV with UltimateTV installed, and still have the 3.0 software. Is there a way to prompt the box to DL the update, or do I just have to wait?

Also, in the channel guide, there's two "Ultimate TV" boxes taking up a 1/2 hour of programming space (unlike the demo I saw on their website). Is there a way to get rid of these, or will the 3.5 upgrade get rid of them?

On a side note, I'm glad to find this forum, it was very helpful in my decision to get rid of digital cable. I got my system installed for $50 from Circuit City, and got the NFL package promotion from DirecTV. Helluva deal. I can't wait to experience some Dolby Digital from my TV!

Thanks,

Matt
Karl Foster
08-07-02, 03:08 PM
You wil get your upgrade in the middle of the night. The upgrades I have gotten have been at about 2:00 a.m. Make sure nothing is set to record around that time or the upgrade won't happen.

You can check to see when the upgrade will be by going to Home -> Settings -> System Info -> Upgrades -> More Info or something like that (I can't remember exactly as I am at work).

The two UTV boxes on in the guide will disappear when version 3.5 downloads. You will notice some big service enhancements when this download happens.
bigrig
08-07-02, 03:16 PM
Thanks Karl!

But I want it now! :crying:

:p

Matt
Neil Derryberry
08-07-02, 03:18 PM
I know the feeling. Be sure to turn your reciever off, just to be safe.
bigrig
08-07-02, 04:15 PM
Well, I figured out that to get rid of the UTV boxes and show the full program guide, I just had to scroll to the right.

As far as the Next Upgrade in the settings, it says there's none scheduled, hopefully that's incorrect.

Matt
Neil Derryberry
08-07-02, 08:58 PM
It is. It has to call out to update that information, and it will "discover" the waiting upgrade when it does that.
bigrig
08-08-02, 01:11 PM
Okay, just to give some closure, the box downloaded the upgrade last night, and everything is swell.

Waaaaaay better than that digital cable I had. Time Warner, you can go to hell! Except for the cable internet, I like that. ;)

Matt