Sky Software update

[BertRoot]

Been at least a year and a half since I unplugged my Sky box and stuck it to one side. Still sat there so thought I should probably flog it to someone who might use it as it is a reasonable Panasonic box.

My question is if I give it my mate with a Sky sub to stick his card in and plug in will it automatically update the software on the box or will he need to do anything. I seem to remember seeing somewhere that there was a time limit to performing the upgrades.

Cheers in advance

[stevo25]

ok how much then ?

[BertRoot]

Lol I can't remember the model number mate but last time I looked they were hitting 40 quid on ebay. I have two remotes and digi coax extension for it but no power lead and still no idea if it will upgrade. ;-)

[BertRoot]

Anyone any ideas on this?

[kracken]

The update comes via the sat and will be performed when its due OTA. He could always force an update with the "backup" button

[-X-]

you can force a downoad easy nuff...press and hold the backup button on the front panel, remove plug then plug back in keeping backup pressed....after a few secs all the leds on front panel will light up... let go of backup button., box is now updating, once done box will reboot itself back into standby,.

[BertRoot]

He could always force an update with the "backup" button

How do you mean? When do you press the bugger?

The box has ben plugged in now and doesn't give me a menu though if I type a channel number it sometimes picks it up and if I press the Services button it just throws a blue screen.

[kracken]

How do you mean? When do you press the bugger?

The box has ben plugged in now and doesn't give me a menu though if I type a channel number it sometimes picks it up and if I press the Services button it just throws a blue screen.

http://www.satcure.co.uk/digifaq2.htm#backup

Although I disagree with the following .....

"As soon as this happens, you'll see a message on the screen (only if you have connected via the TV Scart)."

It shows fine via Sky HD with HDMI