[VU+ Solo2] Epg issues

[craig37]

hi guys, Sorry yet another Newbie. I've just got my new solo 2 from Our sponsor Wos.... ! Easy to install no major issues thanks to this forum. I only have one issue, which is the epg... Some channels will only show now or next or even show nothing... Have read some of the solutions on the duo 2 but don't appear to help on the Solo 2 . I've got Vix install via our sponsor

Using |Cross epg that it came with .. Little advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Stanman]

You need to configure providers, if on Sly UK than openTV 28.2E and than set up auto download but do it manually for the first time.

 

[craig37]

It doesn't give you the option to do anything manual, Ticked to box and it downloaded, It read the titles and then restarted. Did another restart but still very limited epg.. Do i have to leave the system switched on for a period before it will update ???

 

[craig37]

Sorted it, changed to setting in config from usb flash to HDD and re download . All epg now availible

Thanks

 

[mickyblueys]

There's no reason it shouldn't work on you're usb, have you tried letting your box format the usb. Then download epg to it.

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[Larry-G]

There's no reason it shouldn't work on you're usb, have you tried letting your box format the usb. Then download epg to it.

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it's likely either
A. the op does not have a USB stick inserted
B. the USB stick is not correctly mounted.

both of these could result in the original error as presented to the OP.

 

[craig37]

Pheonix, You are spot on .. The Newbie, being me...! failed to have a usb inserted DOH..!

Thanks

 

[Larry-G]

Pheonix, You are spot on .. The Newbie, being me...! failed to have a usb inserted DOH..!

Thanks

no worries, at least now you know for next time.

 

[arnie2014]

Hi all

can I just ask as I see people having their picons and EPG etc installed on either their HDD or USB

just wondered which one is the best and what difference does it make

cheers

 

[judge]

Hi all

can I just ask as I see people having their picons and EPG etc installed on either their HDD or USB

just wondered which one is the best and what difference does it make

Picons best on flash or USB. EPG best on HDD or USB.

 

[abu baniaz]

EPG can be on HDD or USB. It is only read on startup and during save process.

For picons, in order of preferance
1. Internal flash memory (fastest)
2. USB flash drive
3. Hard drive (will spin up on channel change unles already spinning)

 

[arnie2014]

might sound daft but iv never odne it before but how would I install the picons into flash memory

I cannot remember how I downloaded my picons now but I know I downloaded direct on the box from the addon or plugin menu

 

[arnie2014]

I have a feeling my current settings are the reason that my EPG doesn't load up with programme summaries correctly or at all.
everyday I have a few channels that load up the programme but they do not load the summaries, what should I change here to correct this issue

I only watch SKY UK TV

 

[judge]

The wallpaper?


On a serious note though, why are you downloading multiple sources for UK EPG?
What sats do you actually need? if only 28.2E, your first selection of OpenTV on 28.2E is all that's needed.

 

[abu baniaz]

Just use the OpenTV EPG for 28.2. No need for the xmltv stuff.

 

[arnie2014]

The wallpaper?


On a serious note though, why are you downloading multiple sources for UK EPG?
What sats do you actually need? if only 28.2E, your first selection of OpenTV on 28.2E is all that's needed.

the box was setup like that when I received it so I havnt got a clue, so if I don't need to do that as I only need the UK EPG for uk sky

am I safe to disable everything else.

I bet that's why my EPG is messed up with certain summaries missing, yes I only need 28.2e so I canget all uk skychannela

 

[judge]

the box was setup like that when I received it so I havnt got a clue, so if I don't need to do that as I only need the UK EPG for uk sky

am I safe to disable everything else.

I bet that's why my EPG is messed up with certain summaries missing, yes I only need 28.2e so I canget all uk skychannela

Yes, disable everything else. Personally, I prefer OpenTV for 28.2E.
All other settings are just overwriting it with another provider, no need & will cause issues.
You might prefer the detail provided by other providers though, so try them one by one & use the one you prefer.

 

[arnie2014]

Yes, disable everything else. Personally, I prefer OpenTV for 28.2E.
All other settings are just overwriting it with another provider, no need & will cause issues.
You might prefer the detail provided by other providers though, so try them one by one & use the one you prefer.

no problem as long as one of them gives me all the summaries to all the programs that's fine

 

[judge]

OpenTV for 28.2E is probably your best & only needed option so. Done over the air & no need to rely on 3rd party websites
After you disable all the others, do a fresh download of EPG.

 

[Rob van der Does]

After you disable all the others, do a fresh download of EPG.

Then it would be best to delete the old data first, otherwise it just adds up.
So stop E2 (init 4), delete epg.dat, start E2 (init 3). Then do a fresh EPG data import.