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This message was authored by KayMcV This message was authored by: KayMcV

Apps wont refresh

Hi

None of my apps will open - I've tried a software update etc and got stuck on the engineer refresh option.  I get an error message saying there is a problem refreshing apps.  Any ideas?

Thanks


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@KayMcV wrote:

Hi

None of my apps will open - I've tried a software update etc and got stuck on the engineer refresh option.  I get an error message saying there is a problem refreshing apps.  Any ideas?

Thanks


Hi @KayMcV 

First Reboot the Q box.

To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

 

Then try refreshing the Apps again in the Hidden menu.
To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.
With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.
Select Apps 
then highlight Refresh all Apps on this box.
You'll see a message that says, 'Your apps are being refreshed'. This will stay on screen until you press Dismiss to return to normal viewing
It’s recommended waiting at least 5 minutes before doing so.

Refresh Apps can take up to 24 hrs to complete .

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This message was authored by oldfella This message was authored by: oldfella Answer

Re: Apps wont refresh

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@KayMcV wrote:

Hi

None of my apps will open - I've tried a software update etc and got stuck on the engineer refresh option.  I get an error message saying there is a problem refreshing apps.  Any ideas?

Thanks


Hi @KayMcV 

First Reboot the Q box.

To reboot press Standby on your Sky Q remote (if the box responds to the remote), and then switch off and unplug at the mains.
Wait at least 30 secs and then Plug back in and switch your Sky Q box back on at the mains.
Wait for the on screen instructions to disappear and the front led to turn Amber. Then wait for 30 secs before you press Home on your Sky Q remote or if this is not working press the standby button on the front of the Q box (Amber led)

note: some features may take up to 5 minutes to return.

 

Then try refreshing the Apps again in the Hidden menu.
To enter hidden menu press Home and navigate down to Settings but do not select Settings.
With Settings highlighted press 0 0 1 Select.
Select Apps 
then highlight Refresh all Apps on this box.
You'll see a message that says, 'Your apps are being refreshed'. This will stay on screen until you press Dismiss to return to normal viewing
It’s recommended waiting at least 5 minutes before doing so.

Refresh Apps can take up to 24 hrs to complete .

KayMcV
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This message was authored by KayMcV This message was authored by: KayMcV

Re: Apps wont refresh

Thanks @oldfella, apps are now refreshing.  Fingers crossed!

This message was authored by Json71 This message was authored by: Json71

Re: Apps wont refresh

Hi there, I've had the same problem on a second sky mini box. The main sky Q box and first mini box are fine but the second box has no apps. I've followed the instructions above but I get the same error message every time. Any ideas anyone?

This message was authored by MitchellHancox This message was authored by: MitchellHancox

Re: Apps wont refresh

My5 app won't refresh on my sky glass tv

This message was authored by Jayzee08 This message was authored by: Jayzee08

Re: Apps wont refresh

Hi, I tried this fix today and it's not letting me access the secret menu to do this. Has the location changed? Any help appreciated, thanks

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