You cannot force this download -- that only works for beta tester releases. DirecTV national releases "just happen." They mainly roll out from the west coast, so folks in Los Angeles have it now, and it will be a few days until the east coast gets it.
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I have an HR-21 Box. I'm connected with Ethernet. And it's still not on for me.
There is a code (I had to google for it) to force a reset and download of the latest firmware/software.
You cannot force this download -- that only works for beta tester releases. DirecTV national releases "just happen." They mainly roll out from the west coast, so folks in Los Angeles have it now, and it will be a few days until the east coast gets it.