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| HOT ROD47 |
My radio is constatly "updating the channels" This happens daily, somtime two or three times a day.
Is it time for a radio upgrade?? What is happening all the sudden? |
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| mynameisjamie |
It's certainly possible this is temporary if it just started happening this week. There is a lot of updating channels happening. I know my radios have all updated at least twice since Monday. If it doesn't stop soon though I would look into maybe getting a new radio.
What kind do you have? |
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| Apoc13 |
| it's happened to me a couple times this past week too....i don;t mind the updating but what pisses me off is when i'm 20 min behind the actual show and i lose those 20 min when it's done updating |
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| HOT ROD47 |
Apoc i agree, the worst time is when I am running behind and then miss something that I had paused.
I have a Sportster, and this has been going on for a month now.
It really sucks!!!!!!!!! |
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| FicmanS |
| Same Here.. Sportster radio and I have updated 20+ times in the last 2 weeks, almost every time I turn it on for any length of time... What is going on? |
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| falafel1234 |
| Prob has something to do with the new "best of" packages being added fairly recently, mine has been acting similarly |
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| toobstake |
| So- What's the answer? |
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| Shamela |
Quote: Originally posted by sirius
Automatic software update for most Sirius Dock & Play, In-vehicle and home radios
SIRIUS is currently making some changes to enhance our broadcast network and support new services.
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http://www.sirius.com/productsupport
Quote: Originally posted by sirius
Firmware update notice
SIRIUS is currently making some changes to enhance our broadcast network and support new services. The majority of these improvements are being made through modifications to our Satellite broadcasting systems. To assure uninterrupted service once these changes are in place, most Dock & Play, In-vehicle and home radios will receive updated device software. See below for a complete list of affected devices.
Receiving this update requires no action on your part; software is downloaded to the device automatically via our satellites while the radio is tuned to any SIRIUS channel. Subscribers may see a "SIRIUS Updating" or "Updating" message displayed briefly once the download is complete. Otherwise, the update should not affect any of your personal settings – channel locks, sports settings, or FM transmitter frequencies. In a few cases, channel presets may be lost.
These changes are unrelated to a recent letter or e-mail you may have received regarding FCC power output. This has no impact on that function, and you should follow the instructions contained in the communication.
If you would like to assure your radio receives the update as quickly as possible, we suggest leaving your radio turned on and receiving signal for a period of at least 3 continuous hours. If you are unable to do that, don't worry, the update will occur eventually as long as you continue to use your radio and enjoy Sirius programming.
For more information or questions about this update, contact Sirius customer support at 800-869-5364.
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http://www.siriusretail.com/Support/Auto_update.html
I just got off the phone with one of the Sirius techies. Apparently, the software update -- which was done whether you wanted it or not -- is freezing up some of the models, Starmate 2 being one example, and they're saying you have to buy a new radio even though their own software wrecked the unit. |
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| GarysBMask |
| I thought it was only my unit. Will wait for the update to be over I suppose. I would hate to have to buy a new unit. I love my original Starmate 1. |
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| Unknown Member |
I've been fighting these updates for about a month now, every time I see "Updating Channels", I shut the power off, then right back on and the update notice does not come back for a few days. Meanwhile all functions and channels are the same.
(I have the original 2005 model Sportster). |
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