Received software version U506 on my 2 Hopper3 receivers

[dweber]

I received U506 on my two Hopper3 receivers at 1:30 AM 12/13/17.
I have not had time to look for changes. It is time to go to bed.

 

[HipKat]

Just checked, mine too. The only thing I notice, which may not be new, is a banner at the bottom of the EPG that says Press and hold Info for Help on any screen. I did it on live TV and gave me a diagram of the 54 remote and what the buttons do

 

[charlesrshell]

No 506 for me yet. Never did get 504.

 

[skihoodoo]

I got the upgrade on mine around 12:04 am pacific so far it’s fixed my Bluetooth issue where it would cut out every so often out of the blue watched 2 hours and no cutouts

 

[HipKat]

No 506 for me yet. Never did get 504.

I was waiting for your reply

Maybe you've been blackballed

 

[charlesrshell]

I was waiting for your reply

Maybe you've been blackballed

LOL, I don't think so. I bet U504 was held up after the initial release issues was discovered.

 

[HipKat]

LOL, I don't think so. I bet U504 was held up after the initial release issues was discovered.

Can't be because all the new installs I've done recently updated to 504 during the installation

 

[charlesrshell]

Can't be because all the new installs I've done recently updated to 504 during the installation

Well, guess I was blackballed.

 

[bluegras]

got the new software release @12:26 this morning on my hopper 3 dvr.

 

[pattykay]

No 506 for me yet. Never did get 504.

Maybe 506 is only for people who already had 504, to fix the 504 glitches.

 

[Hall]

Were people seeing issues with Netflix locking up on U504, by chance ? This frequently happened if someone left it on Netflix and then walked away (quit watching - it would make the Hopper completely unresponsive and the only solution was a reboot.

 

[Jon J]

Maybe 506 is only for people who already had 504, to fix the 504 glitches.

I got 504 the first night it was sent out and am still on it today.

 

[MikeD-C05]

Well, guess I was blackballed.

Charles if you hit the home button on your remote three times it will bring up the receiver screen. Go to TOOLS sub heading and you can choose to upgrade to the latest software. I just hit that button and my receiver is updating the software. It will knock out tv service up to 30 minutes while it updates-is what the message says. But it should give you the next software update.

 

[charlesrshell]

Charles if you hit the home button on your remote three times it will bring up the receiver screen. Go to TOOLS sub heading and you can choose to upgrade to the latest software. I just hit that button and my receiver is updating the software. It will knock out tv service up to 30 minutes while it updates-is what the message says. But it should give you the next software update.

Thanks MikeD-C05, but I am not in a hurry for it. I love the natural way!

 

[MikeD-C05]

Thanks MikeD-C05, but I am not in a hurry for it. I love the natural way!

Ok. You can wait on it if you want to. I like this feature and it worked very fast. From now on I will be updating as soon as I find there is new software in the air.

 

[monroef]

The screen that shows when you select a recording is now different. In addition, it now saves your position, (like it used to), when you watch a recording that is still recording!

 

[HipKat]

December 2017 Software Update!12/12 5:58p
As part of the continuing improvement of DISH products, receiver software updates are periodically released. Beginning 12/13/17, a new software version will be deployed to all Hopper models and Wally.

The updated software will deploy to new and existing installations for Hopper 3, Hopper w/ Sling, and Wally. Preloaded receivers will update to the new software overnight or when they are manually placed into standby.

Hoppers with the old UI will not be updated at this time.

• Work is being done to improve the system performance of the new UI on Hoppers. Once that work is completed, a new software label will be deployed to all Hoppers and the “old UI” will be retired.

December software release details

• Support for Joey 3
• General performance improvements
• OTA performance improvements

Important note on software updates

• There may be more than one current software version for a receiver at any one time
• Receivers will only download updated software when they are in standby and all tuners are inactive
• Receivers will not download updated software until they are targeted to retrieve the next software version

Benefit: The new software update will support Joey 3 models and improve system reliability.

 

[stardust3]

My h3 updated to 506 last night. Noticed this morning my ota locals were still in the guide, they have been disappearing daily for the last few months & been having to rescan daily also. Was going to replace the receiver, if they're still in the guide tomorrow morning I'll be a happy camper.

 

[JSheridan]

My h3 updated to 506 last night. Noticed this morning my ota locals were still in the guide, they have been disappearing daily for the last few months & been having to rescan daily also. Was going to replace the receiver, if they're still in the guide tomorrow morning I'll be a happy camper.

Your patience has been rewarded.

 

[stardust3]

Your patience has been rewarded.

Charlesshell has me beat in the patience department, he waited a year or so for the dph42 so he could upgrade to the h3.

I do hope this is fixed, done a lot of cursing because of this.