DOD now Enabled

dbooth · 02-04-08, 10:46 AM

Woke up this morning and had channel 1000 and DOD enabled man is that sweet. I swore I had been dreaming. Anyone get theres?

Earl Bonovich · 02-04-08, 10:48 AM

Had it for months now...

Any specific platform you are referring too?

Justin23 · 02-04-08, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl Bonovich

Had it for months now...

Any specific platform you are referring too?

Earl is DOD enabled for the HR-21? The DTV website says its only for the HR-20. Thanks.

J

nazz · 02-04-08, 11:57 AM

Nothing but the 'boink' on my HR21-700 with current CE. Been networked since install a month ago.

If yours is an HR21-700 do you have an HR20 on your account?

dbooth · 02-04-08, 11:58 AM

sorry about that after my crazy HR21-700 poll i got a little nuts :-p. I have an HR21-700 and it the Current CE no hr20 of any sort nor have I ever had one. Waited since the week before xmas with that first ce to get it enabled.

Earl Bonovich · 02-04-08, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin23

Earl is DOD enabled for the HR-21? The DTV website says its only for the HR-20. Thanks.

J

It is not readily available yet for the HR21 series

4yanx · 02-04-08, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl Bonovich

It is not readily available yet for the HR21 series

Well, at least not readily available is certainly better than not available.

ceyancey · 02-04-08, 12:22 PM

I saw the following info on the HighDefForum this moring..............

HR21 DoD

Don't know why this has been kept such a secret but all you have to do is call:

(800) 347-3288

wait for the automated voice thing to ask you want you want and say
"Activate DirecTV On Demand"

It will do a weird beep for 15 seconds then say you now have directv od!!! I plugged my ethernet in and ta-dah! It also shows in my account online.

btw I have an hr21-700 if you were curious and never have owned a hr20.

dbooth · 02-04-08, 12:26 PM

02/04/2008XXXXXXXX8981DIRECTV on DEMAND - Charge$0.00$0.00

4yanx · 02-04-08, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceyancey

I saw the following info on the HighDefForum this moring..............

HR21 DoD

Don't know why this has been kept such a secret but all you have to do is call:

(800) 347-3288

wait for the automated voice thing to ask you want you want and say
"Activate DirecTV On Demand"

It will do a weird beep for 15 seconds then say you now have directv od!!! I plugged my ethernet in and ta-dah! It also shows in my account online.

btw I have an hr21-700 if you were curious and never have owned a hr20.

WOW! Have you noticed any other issues, or is it too early. I ask because I believe that one has had the ability to get "initialized" for DoD for awhile on an HR21, but STRONG advice was to not do so. Perhaps this has changed. (?)

dbooth · 02-04-08, 12:40 PM

i don't know but I am glad i didn't have to try anything crazy before mine started to work

ceyancey · 02-04-08, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4yanx

WOW! Have you noticed any other issues, or is it too early. I ask because I believe that one has had the ability to get "initialized" for DoD for awhile on an HR21, but STRONG advice was to not do so. Perhaps this has changed. (?)

I had it enabled on my HR21 but still did not have access. Once I made the call, I can now see all the DoD Channels and selections and it all happened within about 15-30 minutes. I'm going to let the sys stabilize for a few hours and then see if I can actually download anything.

4yanx · 02-04-08, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceyancey

I had it enabled on my HR21 but still did not have access. Once I made the call, I can now see all the DoD Channels and selections and it all happened within about 15-30 minutes. I'm going to let the sys stabilize for a few hours and then see if I can actually download anything.

I tried the call, too, and got the "you're activated" message. So far, nothing on my on-line account or on the screen. Clicking on "On Demand" in the HR21 Menu still says "coming soon". Could be that D*will activate anyone but it will only be USABLE if you have an HR20, for now. Will wait and see.

dbooth · 02-04-08, 01:45 PM

I think you need to at least have a currect CE that has the feature enabled. Not the current NR

Matt_FL · 02-04-08, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbooth

I think you need to at least have a currect CE that has the feature enabled. Not the current NR

What is CE vs. NR?

dbooth · 02-04-08, 02:55 PM

CE is cutting edge or beta releases of new firmware usually deployed Fri and Sat nights there is a CE section of the forum you cna goto for more info on it. The NR is National Release firmware pushed to you by Directv.

jhc13 · 02-04-08, 03:01 PM

I too did the automated enable DOD and now see:
02/04/2008XXXXXXXXXXXXDIRECTV on DEMAND - Charge$0.00$0.00

I heard that option yesterday when i was activating a new hr21 and didnt think twice about it. Still at work, so I havent confirmed it's working yet.

ceyancey · 02-04-08, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4yanx

I tried the call, too, and got the "you're activated" message. So far, nothing on my on-line account or on the screen. Clicking on "On Demand" in the HR21 Menu still says "coming soon". Could be that D*will activate anyone but it will only be USABLE if you have an HR20, for now. Will wait and see.

I have an HR21 and have never had and HR20. I am running the new CE (1F8) so it's possible that why I can now utilze DoD.

bakers12 · 02-04-08, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbooth

I think you need to at least have a currect CE that has the feature enabled. Not the current NR

I just want to point out that running CE software has extra responsibility that you need to accept. One of those is that you do not call DirecTV for help. The CE forum is your source for support.

Be sure to read and follow the rules of the CE forum if you want to use the software.

dbooth · 02-04-08, 03:41 PM

yes, Bakers thanks for pointing that out

rainsears · 02-04-08, 04:04 PM

does yours Hr21-700 work DOD now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbooth

sorry about that after my crazy HR21-700 poll i got a little nuts :-p. I have an HR21-700 and it the Current CE no hr20 of any sort nor have I ever had one. Waited since the week before xmas with that first ce to get it enabled.

rainsears · 02-04-08, 04:08 PM

Could you walk me through what I need to do to get the DOD to work on my HR21-700? where is this CE that I need to download and how do I update my receiver if I need to?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceyancey

I have an HR21 and have never had and HR20. I am running the new CE (1F8) so it's possible that why I can now utilze DoD.

rainsears · 02-04-08, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl Bonovich

It is not readily available yet for the HR21 series

Could you walk me through what I need to do to get the DOD to work on my
HR21-700? where is this CE that I need to download and how do I update my receiver if I need to?

rainsears · 02-04-08, 05:20 PM

This sounds great, but it did not work for me. I did exactly what you did.

Does it require a phone hookup, or a period of time that has to pass first?

Would really apprecaite your assistance on this!!!
Thanx

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceyancey

I saw the following info on the HighDefForum this moring..............

HR21 DoD

Don't know why this has been kept such a secret but all you have to do is call:

(800) 347-3288

wait for the automated voice thing to ask you want you want and say
"Activate DirecTV On Demand"

It will do a weird beep for 15 seconds then say you now have directv od!!! I plugged my ethernet in and ta-dah! It also shows in my account online.

btw I have an hr21-700 if you were curious and never have owned a hr20.

ceyancey · 02-04-08, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rainsears

Could you walk me through what I need to do to get the DOD to work on my HR21-700? where is this CE that I need to download and how do I update my receiver if I need to?

To become part of the Cutting Edge Beta Testing group, you must first follow the instructions at the following link: http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.ph...61#post1428661

You will see that downloading CE means you have responsibilities to test out new versions and post your findings IAW the instructions provided. CEs are released somewhat regularly, but you must be registered to receive the annoucements via email. You will usually have to download the SW between 11pm-2AM EST.

I've been testing my DoD all day and it works great thus far. I haven't been able to break anything yet and I've watch a number of shows that I downloaded. Good luck,