Software Update 6.2

[sprog68]

I just received in the mail a post card from D* about updating the dvr software to 6.2. They say it will speed up the guide and menus, add folders for storing programs and let you adjust certain settings. They also said this started a couple of months ago. I was wondering if anybody has received it yet and what they thought about it.

 

[hancox]

It's basically the same version that's available on the R10's now. (diff version numbers, but just about the same).

1) MUCH faster.
2) Folders are great

Me - I'm just hoping my HD Tivo gets it at ANY time

 

[chewy]

Is the HD tivo going to get this update?

 

[TimGoodwin]

Is the HD tivo going to get this update?

No

 

[VOOMER]

Have 2 sd Tivos and both are to get an update @ 2:00 today !

Will see later what update it is. Maybe 6.2 Maybe not ?
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Of course that is 2:00 A.M. didnt quite give you all the info

 

[hancox]

No

I wouldn't be *that* sure. Probable? 50/50, depending on how fast the MPEG4 rollout goes

 

[cr0mag]

I wouldn't be *that* sure. Probable? 50/50, depending on how fast the MPEG4 rollout goes

I just got the card this weekend, but I'm not sure if the download has come in yet.
As for the HD Tivo, the card I recieved specifically states that it and a few others won't be getting the update. Sorry guys.
I don't have the card here, but when I get home I'll post the recievers that won't get updated (unless someone beats me to it.)

 

[Digital Rain]

How will they do the upgrade? is it going to be by certain section of the US or all at once?

 

[riggscm]

OKay gang I just got my mailer from D* about 6.2.

I'm out here in western Illinois, so I guess we could keep track of who's getting the fliers to see if they are doing a regional roll out or just kind of a blanket mailing.

I know its been mentiond before in other threads, and cr0mag spoke about them not applying the 6.2 software to certain models so I figured I type them up for us since I have the mailer sitting next to me.

"DirectTV models Sony SAT-T60, Phillips DSR6000R, Hughes GXCEBOT, and HR10-250 will not get the 6.2 software upgrade"

there is also a link for more information on the flier:
http://www.directv.com/dvr62upgrade

 

[stone phillips420]

i got my mailer but all my tivos are modded with bigger hd and all the features 6.2 has and more so no update for me

 

[ivanjrn]

I live in Schaumburg IL which is a suburb of Chicago and I got the mailer. I don't have a landline phone, so I think I'll have to carry my TiVo to my parent's house and dial-in for the update. This is truly going to be a pain and I want to be sure the update is available. riggscm, do you know if the update is available where you live? Anyone else from Chicagoland?

 

[ShadowEKU]

I live in Frankfort KY.. got the mailer last friday. I have an R10 and a Hughes DVR-80 nothing as of yet

 

[riggscm]

I live in Schaumburg IL which is a suburb of Chicago and I got the mailer. I don't have a landline phone, so I think I'll have to carry my TiVo to my parent's house and dial-in for the update. This is truly going to be a pain and I want to be sure the update is available. riggscm, do you know if the update is available where you live? Anyone else from Chicagoland?

Hey Ivanjm,
I force my Tivo to dial out weekly on my serial interface (I have vonage and my Tivo's don't like it).
So I can post here when I do have 6.2.

The way I see it there's no reason to bug the parents if you don't have to. I'm pretty sure that when my Tivo has 6.2, you'll be in a position to do the dial out thing to activate your upgrade.

I haven't heard from any one in our corner of the country that has 6.2 yet, so it looks like we are all playing the waiting game.

 

[cr0mag]

OKay gang I just got my mailer from D* about 6.2.

I'm out here in western Illinois, so I guess we could keep track of who's getting the fliers to see if they are doing a regional roll out or just kind of a blanket mailing.

I know its been mentiond before in other threads, and cr0mag spoke about them not applying the 6.2 software to certain models so I figured I type them up for us since I have the mailer sitting next to me.

"DirectTV models Sony SAT-T60, Phillips DSR6000R, Hughes GXCEBOT, and HR10-250 will not get the 6.2 software upgrade"

there is also a link for more information on the flier:
http://www.directv.com/dvr62upgrade

Thanks riggs, I couldn't find the postcard to let everyone know which models weren't getting the update.

 

[riggscm]

Thanks riggs, I couldn't find the postcard to let everyone know which models weren't getting the update.

no worries brother... glad I could help out!

 

[nixie21]

Got the upgrade today (in northern NJ) MUCH faster now and the folders are nice, I am quite pleased with it!!!

 

[ultravox]

I live in Park Forest, Il (south chicago) And I got the card also last week and I havn't recieved the update yet.

 

[rwm99]

Received update last night. (Northwest Arkansas) Much faster guide.

 

[oldguy1]

Got mine!

Received update last night. (Northwest Arkansas) Much faster guide.

My Hughes D* TIVO is in the process of updating with the new firmware. Columbus, Ohio.

 

[dgordo]

I am in Chicago. Forced a call today and the update is underway. Very long process to update.