DStv streaming a mess after app update

Nikkel said:
Dowload a file manager to your device, load 2.3.19 on usb drive, turn auto updates off in app store, install apk via file manager.

Was on 2.4.5 for half a day and the crap started again, sideloiaded 2.3.19 and smooth as butter!
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Didn't try myself but a friend of mine said he was unable to sideload onto the Litbox (had no issues sideloading his Mi though)
 
For those with issues with 2.4.5
We found that you get the best results by uninstalling the app (on an Ematic or LIT this will take it back to 1.0) then forcing an update all the way to 2.4.5
We have a person testing out the DSTV app for us on an Ematic on a daily basis for many hours a day and no issues have been reported since 2.4.5 was installed.
 
killerbyte said:
For those with issues with 2.4.5
We found that you get the best results by uninstalling the app (on an Ematic or LIT this will take it back to 1.0) then forcing an update all the way to 2.4.5
We have a person testing out the DSTV app for us on an Ematic on a daily basis for many hours a day and no issues have been reported since 2.4.5 was installed.
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So do we do:

Select DSTV app > hold > info > uninstall updates - then goto play store and update ?

Some screenshots may help
 
I have installed DSTV app version 2.4.5 on 2 Ematic boxes the last 2 days. Works perfectly

The trick is to unplug it from the power 1st for 10min. Then uninstall DSTV app, clear cache, clear data and restart

Now update to version 2.4.5 through Ematic official update setting and then relink to DSTV. Should work like a charm.
 
hbotha said:
I have installed DSTV app version 2.4.5 on 2 Ematic boxes the last 2 days. Works perfectly

The trick is to unplug it from the power 1st for 10min. Then uninstall DSTV app, clear cache, clear data and restart

Now update to version 2.4.5 through Ematic official update setting and then relink to DSTV. Should work like a charm.
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What's the reason for the 10 minute shutdown
 
I have bought and installed about 10 of units since 2020.

Can't say for sure but in my experience it needs a "reset" In order to do that it must be unplugged. My last 3 units would only work after the power has been taken out for at least 10min.

After that when you reload it works like a charm. I have posted regarding taking the power out before as well. Just reloading over does not work tried the last 2 days with no success. Only when taking out the power I was able to have success.
 
Well, I figured out how to sideload 2.3.19 on my Litbox.

The normal rigmarole (stop app, clear cache, data, disable update, etc) with one added step - disable the app.

Then use File Commander to sideload. When you click on the apk it asks if uiu want to upgrade the builtin app, click yes and voila!

PS: I did not unplug the box at any point.
 
AfricanTech said:
Well, I figured out how to sideload 2.3.19 on my Litbox.

The normal rigmarole (stop app, clear cache, data, disable update, etc) with one added step - disable the app.

Then use File Commander to sideload. When you click on the apk it asks if uiu want to upgrade the builtin app, click yes and voila!

PS: I did not unplug the box at any point.
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Then its basically the exact same as on Mi Box... I just deleted 2.4.5 and set auto updates to off before I installed from file manager
 
bridgeburner said:
I believe 2.4.5 is broken again. Can anyone confirm?
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yep. worked for few days then my mom messaged me again to say it aint working.

guess i will go to the older version. even while the app 'works' its a shitty experience where the app hangs or blank screens and you dont know whats happening, then it moves to next screen.
 
Until the developers only allow a certain version to connect which excludes the sideloaded old versions. :p
 
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