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DaveTheBrit
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OnDemand gives Error and Shows & movies say wait an hour

Several days ago I switched from an old SD system to a Genie HR44/500 matched to a Samsung HD Series 9 (9000)

We live deep in country with high trees where cable company cannot provide Internet, But we use DirecTV satellite.

For Internet Access, AT&T recommended we try "Iphone Personal Hotspot", so... After Initial setuo :-
Menu shows Internet is connected. Download Speed test goes to about half way between HD(1080) and 4K.

However,
- When I go to "On Demand" it gives the error 1000(DTV) currently not available
- When I go to Shows or Movies I get the message that they are updating and to check back in an hour (BUT it's been like that for quite a few days

ALSO - I JUST SAW YOUR TOPIC that DirecTv would push out a new update in late October. I was very pleased to see that it had pictures because I can see from your pictures of the MENU that I do NOT have the latest update, and of course the installer guy rushed out before attempting to verify !!

The DirecTV installer told us that he didn't think IPHONE Hotspot would be strong enough, but I've had 3 different AT&T people assure us it would
AND - we get what seems like reasonable Download Speed with a Limit of about 18G of data/month.

ANY SUGGESTIONS "PLEEEEEAAAASE"
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Chip, TexasBrit and TechieFan - THANKS for your comments - I had originally posted the questions on the DirecTV forum itself and got zero replies
- SO SORRY about my stupid mistake over which remote to use. I have another problem with my new Samsung Smart TV and my mind just got confused.
- I had to unexpectedly leave town for about a week this morning so will see what the status is when I get back and try your upgrade ideas if no improvement.
- As far as Internet - EVERYONE of the big companies say that they cannot provide internet service to our house which is only about 30 miles outside of FLAT Houston area. There are a couple of small local companies that do offer it, presumably by tower, but I haven't yet found anybody happy with both speed and customer service, even when just using it with a PC.
It was the 3rd lady we talked to from AT&T that suggested using the Iphone - as she does. She says she lives in a small town(like us) and even though the 'plan' says it will reduce speed when you exceed your data, she finds very little slowdown. However the main reason she suggested the phone was that, YES AT&T offer hotspot 'boxes' (which presumably get around issues of leaving the house with the phone), but
a) These 'boxes' work very similar to the iphone with just a little extra data, so why not at least try the iphone first to see if it works
b) The 'boxes' cost a lot more than the phone method, and often require a 2-year commitment, so again try the phone first to see how it performs,,,
CHEERS - Dave
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DaveTheBrit said:
Chip, TexasBrit and TechieFan - THANKS for your comments - I had originally posted the questions on the DirecTV forum itself and got zero replies
- SO SORRY about my stupid mistake over which remote to use. I have another problem with my new Samsung Smart TV and my mind just got confused.
- I had to unexpectedly leave town for about a week this morning so will see what the status is when I get back and try your upgrade ideas if no improvement.
- As far as Internet - EVERYONE of the big companies say that they cannot provide internet service to our house which is only about 30 miles outside of FLAT Houston area. There are a couple of small local companies that do offer it, presumably by tower, but I haven't yet found anybody happy with both speed and customer service, even when just using it with a PC.
It was the 3rd lady we talked to from AT&T that suggested using the Iphone - as she does. She says she lives in a small town(like us) and even though the 'plan' says it will reduce speed when you exceed your data, she finds very little slowdown. However the main reason she suggested the phone was that, YES AT&T offer hotspot 'boxes' (which presumably get around issues of leaving the house with the phone), but
a) These 'boxes' work very similar to the iphone with just a little extra data, so why not at least try the iphone first to see if it works
b) The 'boxes' cost a lot more than the phone method, and often require a 2-year commitment, so again try the phone first to see how it performs,,,
CHEERS - Dave
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I have one of those MiFi's and it works very well ....
I bought it outright though so I don't have a monthly fee for it and because of that I turn it on and off as I need.
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Jimbo said:
I have one of those MiFi's and it works very well ....
I bought it outright though so I don't have a monthly fee for it and because of that I turn it on and off as I need.
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Thanks Jimbo, Do they charge a monthly 'service' charge for MiFi? Do you run out of data very often? We do not do gaming or download movies, but we are interested in a few Netfix shows. Read somewhere Netflix HD = 3GB/Hour ! Also not sure if it works with 4K but thats OK right now with very few shows...
Thanks again!
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DaveTheBrit said:
Thanks Jimbo, Do they charge a monthly 'service' charge for MiFi? Do you run out of data very often? We do not do gaming or download movies, but we are interested in a few Netfix shows. Read somewhere Netflix HD = 3GB/Hour ! Also not sure if it works with 4K but thats OK right now with very few shows...
Thanks again!
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I actually use very little data apparently, but I like you, don't do a whole lot other than surf the internet and Netflix.

I never run out of data, then again theres always multiple levels of data available and Unlimited as well.

Yes there is a monthly Mifi charge, which is another reason i turn it on and off.
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I came back from vacation to the same problems of not being able to use ON DEMAND
I could also see from another TOPIC on this forum that I did not have the latest update - My Menu and Guide still had the old look and feel.
Called DirecTV directly and GOT LUCKY.
She 'remotely' did the Double Refresh on the box and said she would escalate to engineering to find why my update had not happened yet.
BINGO - next morning all working fine with On Demand and Menu/Guide updated. (Yes with Iphone Hotspot)
THANKS TO ALL THAT HELPED ... Dave
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Not everyone has the latest update yet. the update is pushed to boxes early in the morning so I think you getting it had nothing to do with anything the CSR did.
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Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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

Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!


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The Apple HomeView

Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!


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osu1991
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Frisco King - Paramount Plus


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


December 18, 2026 Paramount plus
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View: https://youtu.be/RHYQYYm5jLM?is=cwxm9t1efsWNl6yy


December 18, 2026 Paramount plus
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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dishstaller
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
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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 :rolleyes:
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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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Not alot of dish customers any more
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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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I really dislike change for the sake of change
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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 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 ...
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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Tony as the director.🙄
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Howard Simmons said:
Tony as the director.🙄
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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Would you rather have LaRoche ???
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
www.ign.com

'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 www.ign.com
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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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"astrophage". I read the book but didn't see the film yet.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
www.ign.com

'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 www.ign.com
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That's what I will be watching this weekend.🤗
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Kindle book on sale for $2.99 today at Amazon.
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meStevo said:
.........there's so much more in the book than the movie.
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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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NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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Selfish Drake Maye holds back on giving the ball to Bills unlike Jags game, gets the win on the road.
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A big win for the Patriots, and they are now 3-2.

Browns lose a close one with... The Jets. That is a classic Browns loss (granted, any loss is a classic one it seems). 49'ers, Vikings, and Chiefs remain undefeated. The AFC north have a three way tie at 3-2 for second place. :eek:
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Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN

Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
www.nbcsports.com www.nbcsports.com
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www.nbcsports.com

Troy Aikman seems to confirm he'll be leaving ESPN

Aikman says he looks forward to "where my next landing spot will be."
www.nbcsports.com www.nbcsports.com
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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Hopefully nowhere near a microphone.
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After having experienced Gus Ferguson trying to call soccer games, I'm uncertain why NFL football analysts get hate. Even the "worst" of them are pretty good.
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Jalen Hurts out indefinitely as they treat and monitor a superficial blood clot in his leg.


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Started watching Undercover Boss again

I had quit watching this show years ago because I ended up more annoyed than entertained. Well......I'm STILL more annoyed than entertained. I DO find it interesting to see how things work behind the scenes at many businesses. What annoys me is how utterly out of touch CEOs are with the companies they run. At the end of almost every episode the head of the company is amazed at how hard the employees have to work and many times have to work around impossible guidelines set forth from headquarters.

I found this one interesting because the new CEO had big plans for this company, Muscle Maker Grill, and it looked like the stores were all pretty busy. Recent history hasn't been good to this company however. I bet the covid lockdowns were the real killer.


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