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How quickly do system updates come?
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Posted by: SirXyzzy

Can anyone tell me how fast the automatic system update process works? Days? Weeks?

I recently had to replace my hard drive without a backup, and unwittingly installed an image (2.01) which does not support my dual lnb configuration.

I think I have two choices, pull the drive and try a later image, or wait for the system to update itself (I think dual lnb support came in at 2.5 or thereabouts).

Since things are working (apart from the second satellite input) I am tempted to wait, but not if that takes too long.

Posted by: stormsweeper

Force a couple daily calls.

Posted by: SirXyzzy

Thanks, it just updated itself to 3.1, took about 3 days without too much prodding

Posted by: weaknees

Sounds like you have a DirecTiVo - just an FYI to others out there - you wont get 3.1 at all until you have a P4 card, no matter how many dial-ins you do.

Michael

Posted by: SirXyzzy

What is a P4 card?

Yes, I have a DirecTivo, a Sony T-60, very nice it is too, with my new 120Gig drive ;)

Many thanks to the Tivo community, especialy the esteemed Mr Hinsdale, for ensuring a smooth upgrade.

Posted by: gleffler

A P4 card is an access card that is plain blue and says "ACCESS CARD: 4" on it. An HU card has a football player on it.

You need a P4 card to get 3.1.

/gleffler

Posted by: weaknees

In general, DirecTV is sending out P4s to everyone, so you'll get one eventually.

Michael