So my original unit from April 2001 finally gave up the ghost earlier this month. I had the foresight to have a backup unit on hand, which came with a 120 GB hard drive loaded with 3.7. When I originally got it, I verified that it was basically in working order, but it didn't occur to me to check on the software version, much less try to get it current. I just left it in the furnace room ready to deploy whenever my primary unit went south.
I hooked it up and set up my recordings and headed off for two weeks of out-of-townage. When I got back, of course, I noticed that some of my series were not recording, which I scratched my head over for a while before the 3.8 lightbulb switched on.
Now, according to http://www.ultimatetv.com/summer2007update.asp:
I did this, but I'm still at 3.7. Other than hexing the image onto my hard drive, what are my options? (And if that is really the best option, what generous soul can I hit up for the 3.8 image?)
I hooked it up and set up my recordings and headed off for two weeks of out-of-townage. When I got back, of course, I noticed that some of my series were not recording, which I scratched my head over for a while before the 3.8 lightbulb switched on.
Now, according to http://www.ultimatetv.com/summer2007update.asp:
Quote:
To upgrade [to 3.8] using the telephone line, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect a telephone line to the back of your UltimateTV.
Step 2: Press the Home button on your remote control.
Step 3: Select Web Home at the left side of the screen.
Step 4: Your UltimateTV will place a phone call to get the update. If your box is not currently registered with the MSN service you, will have to register at this time. Please note that a credit card is required to register, but you will not be charged if you do not use the MSN service in excess of 3 hours per month. There is no charge for software updates or for the time spent downloading an update.
Step 5: If your UltimateTV does not have the latest software, it will download and install the update at this time.
To upgrade [to 3.8] using the telephone line, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect a telephone line to the back of your UltimateTV.
Step 2: Press the Home button on your remote control.
Step 3: Select Web Home at the left side of the screen.
Step 4: Your UltimateTV will place a phone call to get the update. If your box is not currently registered with the MSN service you, will have to register at this time. Please note that a credit card is required to register, but you will not be charged if you do not use the MSN service in excess of 3 hours per month. There is no charge for software updates or for the time spent downloading an update.
Step 5: If your UltimateTV does not have the latest software, it will download and install the update at this time.
I did this, but I'm still at 3.7. Other than hexing the image onto my hard drive, what are my options? (And if that is really the best option, what generous soul can I hit up for the 3.8 image?)
