Got update U303 on hopper 3
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I put the H3 into standby about an hour ago using the power button on the remote and now when put it out of standby by hitting select, it's on U303, previously it was on U301. I wonder how long does it usually take to download the update.
I'm guessing "how long" would just depend on the update. Previously when they interrupted my viewing it wasn't more than a few minutes but as I said, the "nightly updates" didn't necessarily include a firmware change/update.
That is a very, very poor idea. I have a 4k TV and I really don't care at this point that I can't access 4k shows on Netflix. I care more about the fact that I can watch the majority of content that Netflix offers, the shows that actually matter right now.
I had my TV on and box off when I got 303 on 2/10. It didn't seem like the actual download took more than a few minutes (I watched it) and the whole thing wasn't a lot longer than just rebooting the receiver - if memory serves me (and it doesn't always LOL)
My update came yesterday afternoon, as well, while we were both at work. I'm sure the Hopper wasn't put into standby mode before we left but I think it probably timed out due to inactivity before updating the software.
5.1 registered fine on my receiver last night. I was watching Netflix through my Hopper 3 and was getting 5.1 to my receiver.
In the past even when it interrupted my viewing, I only see Hopper is starting up and then it boots up after restarting at 1:00AM or so, never seen what happens when it actually does the update on a H2K so I meant if it actually had a update, how long would it actually take so I know how long to wait before taking the box out of standby. LOL. Perhaps they should add a function that tells you that a update is available somewhere and say give the option to put the box in standby or not at that point, otherwise many H3 boxes will never get the update if they don't put the box into standby.
That's the thing, I always leave my box on so unless I know there is a update like this case, I wouldn't put the box off and the tv off as well.
That's just silly. In my casual observation, Netflix responds much more quickly on my H3 than it did on my HWS, and the quality is at least as good. Whenever that "issue" that you're so worked up about is resolved, the app can be updated so you can enjoy your Brand New Ultra 4K Super Exciting High Powered Magnum Turbo HD. In the meantime, enjoy what you have. There's absolutely no reason to pull it.
normally I wouldn't have bothered but in this case I was expecting the update and was curious about the time-frame too. I was hoping for some fixes
The issue is simple. In another thread it was explained that Dish and Netflix haven't yet properly implemented the flag that you have a 4k account with Netflix. It will be fixed.
we don't always know so I believe it's wise to keep the receiver off when not in use. But maybe that's just me.
True, I mean if I didn't know about the new software version, I would probably still have U301 until there was a power outage. LOL.
I understand the issue is on Netflix's side. Only thing DISH can do it wait. This is why they stopped the roll out.
all i am saying you guys for the folks who have ultra4k tv who would like to see the content in 4k i would like to see dish and netflix to fix the app i dont care if it takes a week or a couple of weeks both of them should have known that there is folks who have those tvs and the new hopper 3
i understand scott i thought it had to with dish also on there side also
The reason I don't keep the receiver off is because my mom who is almost 90 years old is illiterate, she only knows how to turn on and off the tv, doesn't know how to change channels, or use the replay stuff so it's easier keeping the box on and then if she turns the tv on and it's showing some show as it's always tuned to the same channel, I can always rewind using the buffer which is not possible if the box is on standby. Standby is only useful if you were recording everything already, otherwise you would not be able to go back in the buffer.
