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.