If this doesnt work then you will need to repeat the process, but, then try a maintenance mode factory reset delete recordings. Seems like almost every other day i start off with the maintenance screen, go through software reset, the box doesnt restart automatically and i have to start it up manually, gone through update software several times to repickup the bt. Youview provides access to freetoair digital terrestrial television dtt channels both dvbt and dvbt2 channels in common with the freeview television platform and to tv on demand catchup tv services via a hybrid settop box stb purchased by users, connected with both a broadband internet connection and a normal television aerial. The power light on the front of the youview box will turn blue and after a minute or two youll see welcome to youview on your tv screen. If youre still having problems, or you can still access the menu, you also have the option to reset your bt tv box through the menus. Bt offers several different types of youview boxes, depending upon which package you. Device management auto delete recordings reset your youview box eco mode by default, your youview box is set to delete old use this option if you want to reset your use this option to manage the energy settings recordings automatically when the hard disk youview box and restore it to its factory for your youview box.
How to fix bt youview box problems in easy steps 2020. This list is limited to the set of open source source. I am having the same problem and it has been going on for a few weeks. So you can scroll back in the epg and watch programming from bbc iplayer, 4od, itv. In the latter they are the responsibility of youview. That worked fine, which suggested that the hard drive was all right. If youve not done so already, please can you run through the following steps to carry out a software reset on your youview box. Start with the youview box powered off from the switch on the rear panel power. Bts youview bundles stand out for their low prices, with the youview settop box provided free of charge. In case you havent tried it yet, youview is a free service that uses the internet to bring freeview and ondemand services to one place. Youview was the brainchild of terrestrial broadcasters, bt, talktalk uk, and telecoms company arqiva. Software contained in this device is licensed on a limited basis. This is an option in the settings menu that restores your box back to its original factory settings, deleting all your recordings and preferred settings.
This will delete all your recordings, and put all settings back to their default values. Youview essentially provides a hard drive freeview hd recorder with the ability to watch catchup tv on your tv. I have tried rebooting the box several times, to see if the recordings come back, but unfortunately not. The software reset problem go to solution i got my bt box in december 2017, all was well until the last couple of weeks where it now needs a software reset on a regular basis and loses random recordings. Once, in standby turn off the power to the youview box using the back power button. We have now both been hit by the maintenance menu problem, where when we turn on the humax dtrt4000 uhd box it starts on the maintenance menu, recommending a software reset. Dtr2000 reset its self twice this morning and now have manufacturer software. Talktalk huawei youview box error unable to connect to. Talktalks tv plus box is the providers higherend settop box. If you are having these issues with your youview box the next thing we need to try is a maintenance mode software reset. Or is it occurring when the youview box is restarted by the 8 second button press soft reset.
For help setting up your youview box please see the. Bt youview box problems are often quickly resolved when you reset the bt tv instrument or device. This will give you the best chance of keeping your recordings, scheduled recordings, and personal settings. Hi, i recently swapped my sons youview box with now tv on it for a sky q box. Maintenance or recovery mode is useful to reset your talktalk tv box, but you should only use this option after all other diagnostics have been. Press and hold the ok and red power buttons at the same time until the talktalk button flashes twice press 977. Tonight my youview t1010 1tb box has decided that it wants to be a brick.
My box is now being viewed as a new device even though its the sam. I have proved that the tuner 1 at the top middle of the screen is coming from the youview box so there is connectivity over hdmi 1. Reset restores your youview box to its original factory settings the way it was when you bought it. The box retains the same, generally gloss black, chassis with a strip of silver concealing a useful vfd display. Settings software information update players and apps. But be aware that this type of reset deletes your recordings and any scheduled recordings. The box software is now on manufacturer software 17.
Without doubt the box isnt the quickest, most responsive and i wish i had a newer improved model, but i find it still. We hope you never need to do this but if your box has an issue that cant be fixed, you have the option to factory reset the box. We both followed this and lost our sport channels and recordings. I click the power button on the remote, and youview starts up ok, but with no so.
We have many different youview boxes, because they are all slightly different, we have different instructions for them. Why is my bt youview box stuck in maintenance mode. If an update is available, your tv box will then download it automatically. Catch upon demand via youview on sony relates only to content made available from the bbc, itv, channel 4 and channel 5. Some people claim simply turning their box off and on again seemed to kickstart it into working, whereas others have reported a factory reset has. Aug 27, 2017 switched the box on, booted up ok, had to go through the usual tuning region selection options and the like. Sep 17, 2014 this blog post provides insight, tips and solutions to problems related to the huawei dn370t youview settop box, which i was given as part of a package by talktalk in the uk. Aug 16, 2018 thankfully you can reset the box, but keep your previous recordings. Heres what you need to know to make the most of it, plus your guide to its new, nextgen technology. When trying to watch movies on this box i now get a warning that all my devices are taken as i have 4 already. Make sure you have watched all the programmes you want to see before you reset your box. These are small boxes that have an ethernet socket and builtin wifi and can be used to connect a youview box using an existing home wifi network. Either way all the opensource software we use or distribute is listed below. We recommend you reset via a button press on the box itself.
Software reset just deleted all my recordings youview. Start with the youview box powered off from the switch on the rear panel power button. When the lockup occurs a mains reset sometimes cures this but once several resets failed to restore the picture output, but this then rectified itself when the box started a preprogrammed recording. However your tv box will update its software automatically on a regular basis if its connected to the internet. Use your youview remote to choose options and follow the instructions you see on screen. You can buy a wifi adapter that makes devices that have an ethernet socket work over wifi. Seems like almost every other day i start off with the maintenance screen, go through software reset, the box doesnt restart automatically and i have to start it up manually, gone through update software several times to repickup the bt channels. I had to do a reset on my youview box today due to errors, the box is now working again.
The software reset problem i am having the same problem and it has been going on for a few weeks. Your remote is now reset press and hold the 1 and 6 buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. Bt has stamped their logo on it, too, yet this is a humax box. Maintenance mode is used to recover your box when something has gone wrong with it. Its essentially a set top box you for your tv that combines two over 70 channels of basic digital tv, and catch up and on demand services via a broadband connection. It froze, i restarted it and it doesnt get past nearly ready on the tv and please wait on the box display. Youll also need to go through the setup process again. You can do this using the buttons on the box or through the menus. Find out how to perform a factory reset on your bt tv box. To receive automatic software updates, leave your box in standby and your hub connected. Hello everyone, both i and my neighbour signed up to bt sport at the end of last year 2017.
You view box deleting scheduled recordings plusnet community. If the latter, a phone call to talktalk would be required. If the factory reset keep recordings doesnt work, then repeat steps 1 to 4 above and this time select factory reset delete recordings. After a factory reset the software will remain on the latest installed software and will not revert to the original version. Enter the numbers you see on screen to confirm you want to reset your box. Go to the main menu by pressing the blue home or youview button on your remote. My box is setup to stay in smart standby, connected to a samsung tv by hdmi cable. Record, pause, rewind and fast forward features not available with youview on sony. Ive put the youview box in his bedroom and thought id do a factory reset and now it wont let me register the youview box even though its showing on my devices list.
May 19, 2014 which is the best youview box and service for you. I suspected the software reset might have deleted my recordings schedule, so went into the menu to try and recreate my scheduled recordings list, and to my surprise, all my recordings had been deleted aaarrghhh. If youre able to, make a note of all your preferred settings and scheduled recordings as you will lose them once youve completed a maintenance mode reset. Aug 28, 2012 software reset factory reset, keep recordings factory reset, delete recordings internetusb recovery, keep recordings internetusb recovery, delete recordings if your youview box is frozen or wont boot choose the internetusb recovery, delete recordings option this one is known to work. How to watch free tv 100% legal hidden cable tv channels working march 2020 duration. Resetting your youview box will delete all your recordings.
Most of these packages are just used during development for test, debug or as part of the build process, some of it is used in production on the box. Simply choose your box from the options below to get started. Power back on the youview box using the rear panel power button. Before proceeding please make sure the youview box has access to the internet, via the ethernet connection at the back of the box. They work pretty well and as long as you can get a good wifi signal, do the job nicely. Your box will now reset itself and well walk you through the setup again. Please note below instructions for the all youview models.