Um, after the 1AM reset, 2AM EST, All the shows that had the auto hop are now back to normal on PTAT and none of the shows from Thursday night had the auto hop added....Did they get stopped by the networks already?
I do not know what is all possible with their OS. More then likely it would be too much coding for them to implement something like this so I do not think you will see app stuff outside the actual Apps.
That is just silly that you would need the HIC at first then no longer need it. If it works with out the HIC then it sounds like just a software tweek by DISH should make the HIC un needed for DLNA on the joeys.
I wonder if people should post their location also. I wonder how much it is an issue location by location. I have both my Hoppers having no problems with the PTAT.