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Can not watch certain channels on the direct tv app

Certain channels give me this error message Not Available to Stream on this Device Gecat Americon Family Perry Mason S9 E12 | The Case... Perry Mason S9 E13 | The Case of the Baffling Bug This channel isn't available to stream due to contractual obligations. You can still watch on your TV. does anyo

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Why can't I get directv on my samsung screen?

I have a samsung screen model UN65KS8000, why can't I get directv installed?

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Never get the text one time code

Anybody else having trouble logging in when they ask you for the one time code and you never get it then you try to email it and it takes so long at times out then you’re locked out for 24 hours because you try too hard. I love to have two-step verification if it works, but this system is definitely

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Recording List & Guide Thumbnails Missing

I have 2 Gemini Air's and 2 Osprey boxes. They have been showing preview thumbnails for the guide and the library/recordings list up until about 1-week ago. Now, there are no thumbnails displayed, just blue boxes. You have to navigate to each "box" to see the name of the recording. I have tried: reb

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DVR recordings

One of the biggest downsides in moving from satellite to streaming is the 9 month expiration on dvr recordings. Is there anyway Directv stream can have a “video vault” that would protect say 50 hours of recordings ?

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Paying extra for no ad versions of free streaming apps

How much longer will it take Directv to add this feature ? Xfinity already gives Disney/Hulu for free, and allows the user to pay an extra 8 per month for the ad free version.

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samsung tv for direct

I have a samsung tv model UN65KS8000, why can't I access the DIRECTV app?

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Tech Protect

I called into tech support for help reprogramming my remote to operate my TV volume, on/off and home theater speaker. We have the Tech Protect on our account. Long story short, I was left with the remote being able to operate my TV speakers and the on/off function of the TV. I was told the home thea

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Box does not retain resolution setting

This is initial thread and I don't know why it was closed. https://forums.directv.com/conversations/streaming-setup-equipment/box-turns-off-and-does-not-retain-resolution-setting/69956f2d25206c43b78e3e25?commentId=69dae8c85d15ba4341d77a8c @chuckpower68 - the same thing suddenly happened to me on 2 d

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No signal.

I have 3 tvs. 1 works fine. The other 2 are giving the no signal message. I do not have an actual dish. All 3 tvs operate through Roku. The Roku remote was lost so I have purchased a new one but was unable to sync and is giving no signal message 3rd TV is just presenting no signal. I have tried all

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