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Last reply Jun 30, 2008 · posted in DIRECTV CE Discussion Forum (Now CLOSED)

HR20-ALL / HR21-ALL / R22-ALL CE Release 6/27

Systems in this CE / Version
HR20-ALL
HR21-ALL
R22-100

Window of opportunity to download:
Friday, June 27, 2008 11:00PM - 2:30AM ET
Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:00PM - 2:30AM ET

This is a national candidate

Disabled Fortune and Widgets

Disabled Mediashare PC

Disabled Color Key Cheat codes for guided setup

Additional Notes Below

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST! CE Release Warnings & Agreement

PLEASE READ THIS SECOND! CE Release Download Instructions

If you have any issues with this CE release, please post them in this thread. We'll try to help, and DirecTV will see / be aware of your issue

For the latest updates, check out the CE Chat on Friday nights:
cechat.satelliteguys.us

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Improved

01 - Stability
01 - Accurate network connection status after reboot
01 - Overall Media Share
01 - Channel change speed
01 - Tuning and Recording Robustness
02 - Stability
02 - Fixed incorrect blue background
02 - Fixed R icon not displaying in Folder during recording of a event in Folder
02 - Fixed unable to Clear Delete Marks in Folders in Mark And Delete Screen
02 - Fixed unable to modify extension on single episode of a booked series
02 - Fixed modifying extension of already booked series does not update episodes already in ToDo
02 - Fixed black screen shown when blackout is removed
02 - Fixed no Kepp or Delete On Screen Display OSD after FF4 to end, RW, Pause, then Advanced
02 - Tuning Robustness
02 - MediaShare – Fixed unable to play slideshow in PIG when browsing thumbnail
02 - MediaShare – Fixed wrong song ordering
02 - MediaShare – Fixed blank thumbnails
02 - MediaShare – Fixed FF of pictures jumps back instead
02 - MediaShare - Stability
03 - Fixed channel banner program information being incorrect after using previous button
03 - Stability improvements, including issue after deleting in response to K/D OSD.
03 - Fixed recently searched keyword not saved in previous screen
04 – Fixed stuck boot 1 of 2
04 – Recurring manual records no longer share playlist folder
04 – Faster deleting large folder from playlist
04 – Improved history for manual records
04 – Stability improvements
04 – Fixed DIRECTV On Demand results list
04 – Fixed issue where KEEP ICON is missing after using mark&delete
04 – Fixed mini-guide with guide tip
04 – Lipsync improvement
04 – Media Share Stability
05 - Added ability to send a Diagnostics Report back to DIRECTV - See notes
05 - Added New Release category for DIRECTV on Demand homepage
06 – Stability
06 – Audio
06 - Mediashare compatibility with Nero MediaHome
07 - Recording robustness
07 - Favorite List handling of hidden ATSC channels
07 - Auto-recording titles with symbols e.g. Law & Order
07 - Mediashare media access issues
07 - Removed HDCP warning during HDMI negotiation
08 - Stability
[*]09 - Fix for unable to acquire guide after repeated setup
[*]09 - Fix for loss of program guide
[*]09 - Program information updating in channel banner when tuning from the guide
[*]09 - Mediashare streaming video from the PC
[*]09 - Mediashare thumbnail display when using page down
[*]09 - Misc. minor UI tweaks
[*]09 - Improved HDCP support
[*]10 - Reordered Setup/Display Options
[*]10 - Fixed "Buy/Watch" option and Parental Control OSD on upcoming PPV
[*]10 - Fixed Queued DIRECTV On Demand items' duration
[*]10 - Fixed unable to "Reset Everything" when in RF remote is used
[*]10 - Fixed OnDemand advancing channel using green key
[*]10 - Improved Mediashare handling an empty folder
[*]10 - Improved Mediashare Alpha sorting photo in the left hand menu
[*]10 - Improved guided setup
[*]10 - Improved misc UI text strings
[*]10 - "Improved" diagnostics reporting– you only have to wait an hour between sending reports

Updated

01 - History messages for recording and deletion events
01 - Close Captioning Left Placement
05 - PC Mediashare is back
05 - Faster category search and sort
05 - Faster loading DIRECTV on Demand listing
05 - Program Info Screen text
05 - Stability
07 - GameSearch
07 - User Interface various issues addressed
07 - Installer Dish Setup
07 - Issues with rebooting
[*]08 - GameSearch
[*]08 - User Interface (various issues addressed)
[*]08 - Installer Dish Setup
[*]08 - Issues with rebooting

New features

01 - Triple Tap support e.g. title/name/keyword search screens, favorite list naming, etc
01 - Search for PPV Movies in guide options panel
02 - 1-touch record hint for program cells/items
02 - Add "Move to Top" hint OSD in the Prioritizer screen
02 - Add a display settings option in the System Setup screen for the enabling/disabling of the 1-touch Record Tip OSD
03 - Daily Fortune

Notes

01 - This CE cycle is expected to contain new features
04 – THIS DOWNLOAD WILL REMOVE GUIDE CACHE AND THE GUIDE ACQUISITION WILL TAKE LONGER
04 – BOOT STUCK WARNING: If you could not boot with the last CE with network attached, and had to revert to national to be able to boot with network, do not try POKEEYENOW. If you try it, your HR20 will probably still hang/crash on boot. If you insist, then you will have to boot without your network and POKEEYELATER to correct.
05 - Send Diagnostics Report:
requires IAMANEDGECUTTER keyword search to be enabled
*** Network must be properly set up and working to use this feature ***
1. [*]Use the Menu+Info keys to get to the Misc Options screen
  [*]Select the Report option
  [*]Click on Send
  [*]Wait for it to finish
  [*]You will receive a confirmation key in your response.
  *** Please include this key in any post you make in the issues thread ***
  [*]Please note that you can only send one report per 24 hours
  [*]If you do not have a network connection, you will not have this option
10 – This is a national candidate
10 - Disabled Fortune and Widgets
10 - Disabled Mediashare PC
10 - Disabled Color Key Cheat codes for guided setup

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dfergie

Jun 27, 2008

Neat startup screen after CE...

Brewer4

Jun 28, 2008

dfergie said:
Neat startup screen after CE...

Thats a smart idea.

Jimbo

Jun 29, 2008

Brewer4 said:
Thats a smart idea.

Welcome back Brewer,
How's the job going ?

Jimbo

Brewer4

Jun 29, 2008

Jimbo said:
Welcome back Brewer,
How's the job going ?

Jimbo

Really really busy but I did manage to get tonights upgrade. The only thing I notice so far is faster navigation. I will report back other items if I get the chance. I just got back last week from family trip to Ohio to visit brother. Was a good break from job but kids kept my running around.

JAG72

Jun 29, 2008

Brewer4 said:
The only thing I notice so far is faster navigation.

I noticed it was a little faster after the upgrade but there are still some times that the guide just pauses for a second. It seems like things are moving along then after about 5 guide page downs or ups it will just hang for a second. After that it moves along for another 5 before it does it again.

Jimbo

Jun 29, 2008

Brewer4 said:
Really really busy but I did manage to get tonights upgrade. The only thing I notice so far is faster navigation. I will report back other items if I get the chance. I just got back last week from family trip to Ohio to visit brother. Was a good break from job but kids kept my running around.

Where abouts in Ohio ?

Jimbo

jcrandall

Jun 29, 2008

Just a thought about the new Update screen that subscribers will see after receiving this download if it rolls nationally:

Where it mentions faster searching, mention the number -> letter typing such as on a cell phone now working.

Many will use this feature, that will not realize it is there, they probably tried it in the past, saw it didn't work, and just never try again.

rad

Jun 29, 2008

I'd actually like to see them provide links to the D* web site that shows all the updates that have been made to the software since the manuals were release. That way all new customers can see all the changes that have been made and better information on how to use them.

They also need to make the 30 second skip/slip an official feature selectable by a menu option IMHO.

jcrandall

Jun 29, 2008

Regarding 30slip/skip: I'm not sure we'll ever see that become a user selectable menu feature. It'll hopefully stay for us, but in general, I doubt it becomes a "feature".

DirecTV sells advertising, on many channels they get to implant commercials for a certain time period each hour. Their advertisers will accept slip more than skip, if you know what I mean.

hdtvtechno

Jun 30, 2008

JAG72 said:
I noticed it was a little faster after the upgrade but there are still some times that the guide just pauses for a second. It seems like things are moving along then after about 5 guide page downs or ups it will just hang for a second. After that it moves along for another 5 before it does it again.

Yeah i hate that

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Foxbat

Supporting Founder Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply 20 minutes ago · posted in Internet Television (IPTV) Discussion Forum

New Apple TV 4K released, plus other Apple Home devices.

Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.

At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…

Apple TV 4K

Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.

www.apple.com

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Ronnie-

Tuesday at 9:19 PM

Meh. The 4Ks I have will do everything that these do that I need them to do.

Which that's most tech these days for anything released the last four to five years.

It's honestly a testament to how good the previous gen Apple TVs were and are.

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navychop

Tuesday at 9:31 PM

Ronnie- said:
It's honestly a testament to how good the previous gen Apple TVs were and are.

Don't tell them that. They'll adopt planned obsolescence.

navychop

Yesterday at 12:55 PM

Outside of gaming, would Joe Sixpack notice any difference?

KAB

Yesterday at 7:46 PM

navychop said:
Outside of gaming, would Joe Sixpack notice any difference?

Not a bit. IMO, Apple's are slow to boot up. Time is about the same with 1st gen and 3rd. Roku runs rings around them in that department. I only reason I stuck, is the Apple infrastructure, which has it's definite advantages. But $300 is a deal breaker. Later, Apple!

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slow_poke_pete

Today at 12:08 AM

navychop said:
Don't tell them that. They'll adopt planned obsolescence.

they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade.. :what

. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while

ncted

Today at 8:58 AM

slow_poke_pete said:
ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade

No. Makes me wonder if that is Apple or the carrier. I am on pre-paid, so I never get "an upgrade." I still have my old iPhone 11 Pro as a second line, and it runs iOS 27 just fine. My iPhone Air, which is still a current model, doesn't really seem that much faster in regular use. It is better in other ways, and worse in some ways than the 11 Pro (size), but performance really isn't a big differentiator, especially since I replaced the battery in the 11 Pro. If I had gotten enough storage when I originally bought the 11 Pro, it could still be my primary device with no issues.

ncted

Today at 9:00 AM

KAB said:
Not a bit. IMO, Apple's are slow to boot up. Time is about the same with 1st gen and 3rd. Roku runs rings around them in that department. I only reason I stuck, is the Apple infrastructure, which has it's definite advantages. But $300 is a deal breaker. Later, Apple!

Yeah, they boot up a bit slower than Roku, but the OS does a lot more, so it makes sense. How often are you booting them up that is a differentiator? Aside from OS updates, mine are on all the time. I will say the ATV4K is generally quicker than the Roku Ultras I have, when it comes to launching apps and responsiveness, not that the Roku is sluggish.

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navychop

20 minutes ago

slow_poke_pete said:
apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while

What software? For iPhones? I tried to buy some image s/w IN THE APPLE STORE! They had none, and could not offer ANY s/w for iPhones

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

28 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

This Week in Space 232

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Edq2eavsQ

Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
TWIT's Website
TWIT Live Feed

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

59 minutes ago · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oRVxjGm0qtE

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TFLEV

Today at 1:22 PM · posted in TFLEV

Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!

Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyF_RH1m0mc

Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!

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TWiT Tech Podcast Network

Today at 1:22 PM · posted in TWiT Tech Podcast Network

The Apple HomeView

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!

View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0k5iT-OlpdE

Direct YouTube Link - The Apple HomeView
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osu1991

Pub Member / Supporter

Last reply Today at 12:59 PM · posted in TV Shows

Frisco King - Paramount Plus

View: https://youtu.be/RHYQYYm5jLM?is=cwxm9t1efsWNl6yy

December 18, 2026 Paramount plus

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Howard Simmons

Today at 11:36 AM

osu1991 said:
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December 18, 2026 Paramount plus

Another Tulsa King spin off.

dishstaller

Today at 12:59 PM

Howard Simmons said:
Another Tulsa King spin off.

But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city

Therm

Last reply Today at 12:56 PM · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Am I the only one that hates what Dish did to their mobile app?

I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?

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Juan

Today at 11:52 AM

Not alot of dish customers any more

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Foxbat

Today at 12:12 PM

I'm not a big fan of the new layout, especially on my Apple TV. It used to look like the old Guide layout on the Hopper 3, but they changed parts of that, too.

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dishstaller

Today at 12:56 PM

I really dislike change for the sake of change

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TheRatPatrol

Last reply Today at 12:50 PM · posted in TV Shows

NCIS

Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?

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Jimbo

Monday at 11:41 PM

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Jimbo

Tuesday at 6:25 PM

Jimbo said:
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?

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Howard Simmons

Yesterday at 1:19 PM

Jimbo said:
Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?

Tony as the director.

Jimbo

Yesterday at 2:13 PM

Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.

Would you rather have LaRoche ???

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dfergie

Yesterday at 4:37 PM

I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...

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Howard Simmons

Today at 11:30 AM

Jimbo said:
Would you rather have LaRoche ???

No. Bring in someone new.

Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.

Jimbo

Today at 12:50 PM

Howard Simmons said:
No. Bring in someone new. Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.

I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.

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dishstaller

Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 12:43 PM · posted in Movie Talk

Trailer for new Jim Caviezel movie Ghost Soldier

Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4

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dishstaller

Today at 12:43 PM

BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.

meStevo

Lifetime Supporter

Last reply Today at 12:42 PM · posted in Movie Talk

Project Hail Mary

If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.

Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!

View: https://youtu.be/m08TxIsFTRI

Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.

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meStevo

Mar 20, 2026

I've seen it twice. Can't recommend the audio book enough, Ray Porter's performance is amazing and there's so much more in the book than the movie.

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Foxbat

Jul 2, 2026

"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.

'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video

Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.

www.ign.com

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klang

Jul 2, 2026

Forgot to comment. I did watch when it first came out on MGM. I enjoyed it a lot. I think reading the book made it easier to watch. Several friends commented it was a little hard to follow.

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TRG

Jul 2, 2026

"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.

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Howard Simmons

Jul 3, 2026

Foxbat said:
"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.

'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video

Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.

www.ign.com

That's what I will be watching this weekend.

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klang

Sep 29, 2026

Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.

dishstaller

Today at 12:42 PM

meStevo said:
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.

I agree. That can go for pretty much any book vs movie. Back when I was single I would read any Stephen King or John Grisham book I could get my hands on. When you read a book you make up the scenes and characters in your mind.....the movie version always disappoints.

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