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Message posted on 26 Jul 2026 04:45 PM
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Hi
when I am watching a programme and it comes to the adverts the screen freezes after the first ad. If I switch channels and come back it has returned to normal ads, with no freezing.
i have turned box off for 30 secs with no success 🤬
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Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 07:54 PM
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No idea sorry - mine has just started working normally again 🤬
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Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 10:06 AM
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Re: Frozen ads
Hello @Foreleft, I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.
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Here's more information on how Community Messaging works - https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Did-you-know/Escalating-a-post-to-a-Sky-expert/ba-p/3711147#M141
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 02:44 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
I have had the same issue since Saturday.
Have tried turning off at the mains a few times, with no success
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 02:48 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Hello @MHy11, I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.
Just look out for the colourful bubble to start the conversation. Please be aware conversations automatically close if there is no response within 48 hours.
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Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 03:40 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Also having the same issue.
I'm having to pause and then press play or change channels.
Any advice?
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 03:51 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Hi I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.
Just look out for the colourful bubble to start the conversation. Please be aware conversations automatically close if there is no response within 48 hours.
Here's more information on how Community Messaging works - https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Did-you-know/Escalating-a-post-to-a-Sky-expert/ba-p/3711147#M141
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 05:59 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Same on Sky q 1TB for me. Software is up to date. Complete power cycle does not fix it. This started today for me.
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 06:02 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Mine has sorted itself out now and working normally 🤔
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 06:44 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Mine's getting worse.
Stops every time after the first advert
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 07:52 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
This happening to me too, what is the solution?
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 07:54 PM
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No idea sorry - mine has just started working normally again 🤬
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 08:06 PM
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Why is this marked as answered? I can't see any resolution that has been provided yet. I hope Sky are still working on this.
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 08:28 PM
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It appears to have been marked as answered because the original poster's issue has resolved itself?
Sky have still not provided any instructions or advice
Message posted on 27 Jul 2026 08:35 PM
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Re: Frozen ads
Ideally could do with it not being marked as answered.
The issue is with the targeted ad system (adsmart). When a target ad is inserted is when it freezes. In my case if I change channel and back it's always a car advertisement.
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