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Force download hd.ui

Hi can I force download.the.new.hd.ui.tonighter after 11pm

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How to force round setup?

Hi, I have a round dish, pointing to 101° sat. I have a new H21-200 receiver stuck in the setup process of detecting the signal at the end of the installation process.I can't upgrade the dish right now because there's no space to tilt the dish because of a wall.The signal strenght shows 80's and 90'

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How do I force a download for a DirecTV TiVo R10?

I'm trying to get the update for a TiVo that I had deactivated in May. Can anyone tell me how to force it? I don't think they're sending the downloads any more.Thanks.

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How do you force quit the DIRECTV app?

I have DIRECTV Stream service and I use the DIRECTV app on my TCL smart TV to watch my streaming channels. The DIRECTV app seems to freeze fairly regularly and once it does none of the buttons on the remote can get you out. How can I force quit the app and restart it?

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Why does DIRECTV STREAM force commercials?

It appears DIRECTV has jumped on the streaming bandwagon for forcing commercials even though they are charging for the service. I understand 100% if I am watching a local broadcast (streamed) for free, but I cannot understand why when I pay for the service.   Do I possibly have something set w

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why unlimited internet force me to bundle my servicesssss

Hi!!! Why to get unlimited internet at home force me to bundle the services, I have internet and tv but I do NOT want to bundle my bills I am fine with the separate. I still pay for my bills and I can NOT enjoy the all te service features prices you offer. Dont think it's fair for customers.

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Wanting app to force log off and re-login

I am very frustrated with the customer service side of technical support. I have called and talked to 4 different people and been told a different solution each time. I recently changed my password for my ATT login because I was logged into a neighbors smart TV to use my account and watch tv. We are

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thank you I will try that when I get home, but I did the same thing recorded Magnum PI and then tried Crosswords Mystery - Magnum PI recorded, but Crosswords did not.

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RECORDING OF HALLMARKS MOVIE AND MYSTERY CHANNEL (1366)

Why can I NOT record the Hallmarks Movie and Mystery Channel - when I set record - it says you cannot record this program. I can record other shows on the same channel, but not Hallmarks Movie and Mystery Channel.

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droid force close

Anyone else having this issue ?

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2 issues paused tv doesn't pause and daily have to force stop app on firestick

I have a 4k firestick with directv streaming. I have 2 issues and have Uninstalled and reinstalled the app. 1) Everytime we pause a show even for a couple of minutes when hit play, it goes to live TV and can't back up.  2) after some time and directv goes to sleep or whatever it does when no a

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Why does DIRECTV STREAM force commercials?

Directv NEVER had commercials on dvr content NOR had paused the abilty to fast forward/rewind on some recordings.. What a blatant money grab by now doing this to long time customers.. my family doesn't appreciate this from Directv and your new policy.. when we record from premium channels, there r

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what I am trying to say is that I can record Magnum PI etc on the HMM but I cannot record Aurora Teagarden mysteries, 101 Mysteries, etc. which are all on the same channel

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RECORDING OF HALLMARKS MOVIE AND MYSTERY CHANNEL (1366)

Why can I NOT record the Hallmarks Movie and Mystery Channel - when I set record - it says you cannot record this program. I can record other shows on the same channel, but not Hallmarks Movie and Mystery Channel.

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Forced Ads on Recorded Shows

I’m a Directv satellite customer. I was used to watching my recorded shows through the app without commercials. Now all of a sudden, my recordings force ads that you can’t skip or fast forward through on the app. The whole point of recording is to avoid the annoying commercials. I understand it’s di

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How can I force a software update

One of my HD receivers hasn't upgraded since May.  I'm having to reset everyday to get guide info and I'm tired of it.

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Force logout of NFL Sunday Ticket App

DIRECTV thinks I'm logged into the NFL Sunday Ticket App since 2018! When I login now, I get the thanks but you're logged in on your streaming device message. No amount of logging out of the known streaming or computing devices in my universe solves the problem. Heck, I may not even own the device t

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Forced Desktop Compositing?

Is there any way to force DirectTV2PC to not turn off desktop compositing? I was unable to locate an appropriate switch in any of the .inis. Disabling compositing for 3D applications isn't a performance gain for any modern system running Win7 like it was with Vista, and in many cases it can actually

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can I force a software update on an R15?

I'm not sure if an update would help, but we've had the long recording time issue for a while now. After I did a reset defaults, it's not recording shows that I've added to the prioritizer. Or will record some but not all of them, even with the settings set to both. It just seems to be getting weird

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Latest Firmware Update has forced 24fps on 4K Sports Ch 105 & 106

Does DirecTv even test the firmware before they force it on us? All of us with a C61K are seeing severe frame rate issues on the part time 4K channels 105 & 106 during sports broadcasts. The last two weeks, each soccer match that has been shown is NOT 60fps, it’s 24.  I have to turn Deep Color Off,

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How to force a software update on my set top box?

I get a message saying “Uverse signal has been lost”. I go through the instructions on the screen and nothing works. I’m told I need to do a software update of the settop box. I understand there’s a way to do it but unplugging the unit for 5 seconds and plugging it back in, 4 times in succession. Th

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Change Series Manager channel a show records on

I have Magnum PI set up on our system to record on our local CBS station. I was reading that supposedly it will now be on the NBC channel. Is there a way in the series manager to change it to record on all channels, like some of the series are set up that way? Thanks for any help in advance.

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