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4K Channels could not be authorized for this location

I have a new installation, Genie2 HS17 + C71KW, when I try to tune any 4K channel (106,107…) a pop up message says “The program you selected could not be authorized for this location “. I have refreshed receiver, called customer care several times, a technician replaced boxes and lnb, I tried a reve

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When can we expect a bug fix for the new UI? (July 2026 - Workaround included)

I, like many others DirecTV users, am somewhat disappointed that the newest update to the User Interface is very buggy and leads to a runaround. The current experience is to click the list button and have the blank screen that talks about how to record "Live Shows" and how it will appear on the scre

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System comes back on by itself after I turn it off.

I had a new Genie 2 installed about two weeks ago (replacing my HR54). I also had a new Gemini unit installed for our main TV in the den. Ever since then, there are occasions when I turn off my system, within 15 seconds, the system will turn on again by itself. This is not all the time, but every se

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Software update issue

I turned my television this morning and it immediately started with a software update. The screen is saying about 10 minutes. That was 50 minutes ago, and it's still showing "software update" in progress. The screen is not frozen. I don't think this is normal. I'm afraid that if I try resetting my G

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Many of my movie and other channels are "switching to internet" even though full sunshine outside... confused

does anyone else have this happening? many channels switch to internet "satellite signal outage". many channels don't do it. sunshine - clear day. a friend 5 blocks away doesn't have it happening on the channels I mentioned to him. anyone have this happen? anyone know the cause? I'm thinking cable i

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Directv Pricing

I went to cancel my service last month, during the call I was transferred to a retention specialist. I was on the old Choice Not All Included (this is a joke) plan. She moved me to the new Choice plan and worked out a loyalty credit and said my bill should be near $150 with taxes which is the same p

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Scripps stations are back!

https://www.directv.com/insider/news/scripps-resolution/

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April 2026 update terrible - need ability to record Other Ways to Watch episodes

New interface is terrible for anyone who manages their Upcoming Recordings. Ways to Watch feature does NOT allow you to record.... Instead you now have to search, hunt, and peck your way through the guide to do each separately. Please fix and bring back the ability to record different/later airings

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New Program Guide

We tried setting up a recording for a series to see only new episodes, and the icon to show the status doesn't appear. Going back to edit for all episodes didn't work, either. This new guide is has too many bugs and shouldn't have been pushed out.

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BLUETOOTH FREEZES SATELLITE FEED

Recently when I connected any of my bluetooth headphones to my Gemini box, the satellite feed froze, and if I change the channel, all I get is a black screen with the channel information header. The apps work fine. Tech support sent me a replacement box and said that the updated firmware would solve

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