What to expect from your Virgin Media TiVo 15.2 Upgrade
Just wanted to make a thread to point out how much the TiVo has improved with the new firmware version 15.2, as opposed to version 15.1 which I used for a couple of months before I got the update.
I have the 500GB TiVo on the M+ package. My firmware update was done between the hours of 2am and 4am… can’t be more accurate as I was asleep, however a friend of mine in the same area was using his at around 3am or so says that is when the upgrade “kicked in”. Some on this forum have reported that they had theirs either at 2am, or slightly earlier at 1:45am. The headend for my box is Fareham which is covered under the Solent (Portsmouth) rollout area scheduled for early morning of the 22nd, so the update was delivered on-time, more or less. There are four lists:
If I’ve missed things I’ll add them to the first post as and when I find them. If anyone else wants to contribute I’ll add their findings to the list with the appropriate credit. POSITIVE CHANGES
NEGATIVE CHANGES
STILL TO FIX/ADD
UNTESTED
SUMMARY Overall the 15.2 can be considered a big improvement over the 15.1 in a variety of ways, with some of the lingering problems due to be removed in the next firmware upgrade. Well done Virgin Media, and TiVo US! |
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What do you mean by 15 apps have more appeared in the new update?.
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This TiVo box does not support using USB to connect a device to add recording space (E01) You can only connect a compatible device using eSATA. For more information on adding recording space , and a list of compatible devices, visit virginmedia.com May be just a legacy message (especially as it references eSATA which VM TiVo doesn't have) - or may not be. Quote:
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Spotify has a launch date of 29th November. It'll appear on your tivo then. Here's one negative change that's bugging me: Films no longer show the year in brackets in "my shows". e.g. The Matrix [1999] .. now just displays as The Matrix This was a good way of instantly telling films apart from other programmes. |
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I strangely have both versions of the You Tube app. The old one is in the All category and the new one is in the featured apps.
I hate the new one, only allows to search for stuff and doesn't allow account functions like subscriptions. |
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As you said the old one is accessed by going to All Apps & Games. On either the Apps & Games or Music menu it loads the new one. This appears to be an oversight by the designers, but one I would describe as a Good Bad Bug. Quote:
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What to expect.... RSI removing unwanted padding in a very long and unwieldy way... :(
Already struggling with something that worked perfectly before now being unduly clumsy. |
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I received my update at about 3am today. I haven't had much time to sheck out all the features yet, but it does now allow my TV (JVC) to start up correctly from standby, which it didn't do before :)
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Spontaneous reboots every 10 to 20 minutes. :-(
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The new Youtube app is pretty rubbish but at least it lets you play HD videos so that is a big thumbs up. Although annoyingly if it doesn't load up the Virgin video when the app starts up it doesn't play any video you search for. You have to quit the app and go back in.
Over all the new update is pretty good been playing with the main Tivo for a few hours and no RRD, MyShows and explore this show is the slowest to load but the box on the whole is a lot snappier. I also no longer get the preview window blanking out when going between menus. All the little touches make this a great update and best of all is the network stuff. The iOS app can't come quick enough. And it is a good send being able to type text using my iPhone/iPad with the peanut app. |
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It's alot faster I would assume because it seems they are only retrieving data for programs etc when you stop scrolling, where before it did it every time you moved up/down the list.
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Overall a lot better I would say.
Have spotted one issue which I think was in 15.1 anayway, there is a process of reviewing your recordings in my shows where the mini screen top rights turns itself off. You have to go into your settings and select that option again then fine. Doesn't happen all the time and I really need to check next time the actual order of events which create this. Minor issue really but otherwise very happy with 15.2 Padding doesn't cause me an issue in fact pleased it is default to have that "insurance" of not missing start/end of programmes, but find you need to think about your forward schedule of recordings a little more, as you had to do with the V+ anyway. Moving between screens in particular is quicker and makes Tivo much easier to use, have seen the red ring now and again but if it does appear it is for a much shorter period. On to the next update in 2012 then and in the mean time we will get additional remote control options e.g. iPAD and multi-room streaming/copying for those who have 2 plus some overdue features like Red Button, this is only the start. |
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Red button support is in the 15.2 update however all that means is the service is now ready for red button services. There wasn't due to be any actually launching right away.
Also the lack of reminders, VM and TiVO said they would look in to it but that does not mean it will definately be added, and may not be as simple as you think. |
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So for what I use it for and yes I have made my lack of need of the "bells & whistles" very clear NOT A LOT !
If my sender works without disabling the Hdmi first that will be a plus. Still I will wait & see if I spot the difference when it does come. On the side & unrelated BUT the reason why I got a Tivo. My bill has gone down as promised.:D Saving this month £8 ( part of month only) and get extra box etc:) Still have so say that so far I would have settled for a second V+. However, it is as so many people say not the finished article just have to wait & hope that the one thing I would really like ( Reminders) comes in the not to distant future.:( |
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the muti room streaming and ios control so look good, i cant wait for them |
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