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Horizon update August 2014

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    #62
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,326 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Tried to pull it just now but was refused, last update is dated May 14.


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    #63
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,326 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    From Talk To:UPC this morning ....

    We want to let you know that as of this morning, all Horizon customers outside Dublin will receive an updated software code (version: 1b-3172.011.1:m18.0_130_56.0).

    Customers in Dublin will receive the same new code from next Tuesday, August 26. Customers who were on the recent trial already have this code – so there is no further action required from them.

    The updated code includes a number of changes, outlined in more detail here: http://www.upc.ie/horizontv/whatsnew/. These changes include:

    - Addition of a ‘Delete Series’ option
    - Addition of a ‘Skip by Day’ option in the TV Guide
    - Improvements to the Favourites Management functionality

    The updated code will be sent to your Horizon box automatically but if your box hasn’t updated for any particular reason, you can update manually by following these very simple steps: http://support.upc.ie/app/answers/detail/a_id/840


    We welcome you to share any comments or observations relating to this new software code.


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    #64
    former legend
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,309 ✭✭✭former legend


    coylemj wrote: »
    Tried to pull it just now but was refused, last update is dated May 14.

    Are you in Dublin?


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    #65
    celticbest
    Registered Users Posts: 2,092 ✭✭✭celticbest


    former legend wrote: »
    Are you in Dublin?

    I'm in dublin and as stated earlier I received an email saying my Horizon Software had been updated?


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    #66
    Wabbit Ears
    Registered Users Posts: 3,042 ✭✭✭Wabbit Ears


    Does the e-mail have the same info as the above post where it really really clearly says that Dublin will be updated on the 26th?


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    #67
    celticbest
    Registered Users Posts: 2,092 ✭✭✭celticbest


    Wabbit Ears wrote: »
    Does the e-mail have the same info as the above post where it really really clearly says that Dublin will be updated on the 26th?

    ....please see part in red box, with little red arrow pointing it out, as stated I live in DUBLIN
    UPCEmail_zps91b82fd9.jpg


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    #68
    former legend
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,309 ✭✭✭former legend


    celticbest wrote: »
    I'm in dublin and as stated earlier I received an email saying my Horizon Software had been updated?

    Nice one, maybe they did some bits of Dublin today? I dunno.


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    #69
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,639 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Got a text saying it was done (North Kildare) however it doesn't actually look like it has.

    edit: it hasn't, and the manual update doesn't work either.


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    #70
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,326 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    I live in Dublin, got an e-mail saying I will get it next Tuesday 26th.


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    #71
    jamescc
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭jamescc


    I got it today updated box manually. Worked fine
    Still no page down or page up
    I live in walkinstown


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    #72
    Eamo71
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Eamo71


    got mine today and am living in Dublin. Kids came up this morning to tell me there was something wrong with the TV when they plugged the box in. came down and the new software was loading. Lovely jubley.


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    #73
    Dav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,840 ✭✭✭Dav


    Hello all,

    I got a request from UPC to let you all know the following:
    UPC wrote:
    Just to clarify, there is a planned roll out for this update and all customers in Dublin will have this code by next Tuesday the 26th of August.

    If you've any questions for UPC you can always ask them directly on their Talk To Forum.


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    #74
    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,326 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    That means it will be pushed out according to a random schedule, the same as happens with Android devices. Attempting to do a pull (manual download) will be futile so you needn't bother trying. Most of the updates will probably happen overnight.


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    #75
    patrickc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭patrickc


    got here in Carlow today, much faster is the guide and the delete series works well.

    the day by day works good also

    big improvement IMO


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    #76
    7upfree
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭7upfree


    patrickc wrote: »
    got here in Carlow today, much faster is the guide and the delete series works well.

    the day by day works good also

    big improvement IMO

    Big improvements in the home house. It was taking ten seconds to delete a single episode. Now does it in one. Ten episodes of a HD series deleted in two seconds!!!!

    The day skip button is a Godsend. The whole interface seems faster.


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    #77
    Eamo71
    Registered Users Posts: 644 ✭✭✭Eamo71


    Yes it's much faster IMO - also search function is MUCH better too. Quicker, easier to type. This is a very good update. It's a pity this stuff wasn't sorted out before the box went general last year. it's not as if this stuff wasn't highlighted in the test group...


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    #78
    lampsie
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭lampsie


    Received the update some time yesterday afternoon/evening - East Galway City


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    #79
    Appleblossom42
    Registered Users Posts: 533 ✭✭✭Appleblossom42


    Since the update I can't for the life of me figure out how to view the used disc management, where's it gone :c onfused:


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    #80
    Wabbit Ears
    Registered Users Posts: 3,042 ✭✭✭Wabbit Ears


    settings>Disgnostics for space and settings, preferences ( i Think ) for disk management options

    If disk management is set to auto you can run with a full hard disk as itll just delete watched and oldest recordings automaticlly


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    #81
    jamescc
    Registered Users Posts: 395 ✭✭jamescc


    Yes update very good big improvement
    But
    I would have liked to have seen a page down and page up that would have been top of my list
    None the less its all good maybe it will be on the next update


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    #82
    jack presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭jack presley


    It's gas that these features were on the old 'inferior' box so it's not like they've come up with new innovative ideas with this update. Pity it's taken this long to get back to where we should have been when the Horizon box first came out.


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    #83
    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,639 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Despite it being a fair while since the email saying the box had got it, it got it overnight Tuesday/Wednesday. Does feel generally more useable.

    Still desperately needs to show the *name* and not a bloody picture for what's on next when scanning through channels.


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    #84
    loup
    Registered Users Posts: 422 ✭✭loup


    Anyone having problems using the reverse, fast forward and stop buttons on the remote since the update? On existing recordings I cannot use any of these. Ive rebooted the box but still no change?


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    #85
    FloatingVoter
    Registered Users Posts: 6,133 ✭✭✭FloatingVoter


    Just a heads up - the first two series of Rev are available on the On Demand section. The Beeb keep burying this in their schedules but its well worth a watch.


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    #86
    loup
    Registered Users Posts: 422 ✭✭loup


    loup wrote: »
    Anyone having problems using the reverse, fast forward and stop buttons on the remote since the update? On existing recordings I cannot use any of these. Ive rebooted the box but still no change?

    Just to answer my own question, the buttons at the bottom of the remote no longer work for Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind. To do this now in a recorded programme, you need to Pause first and THEN use the forward/backward arrow keys in the middle of the remote. To stop the programme you need to click OK and select from there. Bit of a pain!!


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    #87
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    loup wrote: »
    Just to answer my own question, the buttons at the bottom of the remote no longer work for Stop, Fast Forward and Rewind. To do this now in a recorded programme, you need to Pause first and THEN use the forward/backward arrow keys in the middle of the remote. To stop the programme you need to click OK and select from there. Bit of a pain!!

    Sounds like you've a individual problem. All controls work fine on my box as they did before.


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    #88
    Wabbit Ears
    Registered Users Posts: 3,042 ✭✭✭Wabbit Ears


    same here, no problem with the FF/RW buttons


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    #89
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,796 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Nor here.... sounds like you have a problem with your particular remote.


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    #90
    who_me
    Registered Users Posts: 3,669 ✭✭✭who_me


    Is anyone else seeing a weird resolution issue since this update - switching to the Horizon box after using another device (PS3 / AppleTV) the TV resolution is perfect but the menu overlay is too small, only about 3/4 size rather than fullscreen. Happened a few times now.


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