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Updated DVR recording delete function

Why can’t I delete my recorded show at the end of the show? Previously, once the recorded program is at the end, the delete function popped up. Now I have to hit the back button and delete from that screen. Is this suppose to be a new function?

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no start up buffer on new receiver

I had a couple of HR24 receivers. One suffered a BSOD and was replaced by an HR54R1/500 receiver.  Previously when starting up either receiver, there would be 90 minutes of buffer on whatever station was tuned.  The new receiver has zero buffer when starting.  Is this typical? 

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DIRECT TV

I live in an Independent Living facility wherein basic Direct TV is provided, but a Direct TV Remote is not provided. Do I need to purchase a DIRECT TV Remote and program it to access programs? Can I use the remotes that came with my two TV’s, one an LG and one a Toshiba? Thanks in advance.

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Metv has no sound. All the other channels do. It been about a week. 08/05/24

Metv has no sound. All the other channels do. It been about a week.  08/05/24 help!   I miss my favorite channel no having sound!1

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Not my account

I have had an account set up in my name fradulently and have been trying to dispute it since February. I cannot get a hold of anyone in the fraud department (even the DirecTV employee said the number doesn't work) I have filed a claim but cannot get anyone to answer me on how that claim is going. I

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how do i delete history

how do i delete history.

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MeTV has no sound

MeTV has been without audio for about a week now. This is the only channel I am experiencing this problem with; it is both DVR and live.

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Streaming dvr recorded shows from app

Attempting to watch recorded shows from my app while laying in bed and not working. My recorded shows are not available to watch from app while I’m in my house. I’m the only device trying to stream. says I have to “watch from my dvr tv and hope I understand” …. I don’t understand though. please ass

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Gemini Fast Forward/Reverse freezes screen

My new Gemini “child” unit is exhibiting some very undesirable behavior. When using FF or Reverse the screen freezes while the position in the program moves forward or reverse as requested. This means that the viewer cannot see the advancing or reversing content, essentially defeating the value of t

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Tech No-show

On July 18, 2022, I scheduled an appointment with DirectTV for cable repair because an error code 775 was showing on all the televisions in our home. The representative provided with with 3 time slots (8am-12pm, 12 - 4pm ams 4 - 6pm) for July 19, 2022.   I choose the 12-4pm on July 19, 2022. &

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