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This message was authored by: Harvey1881

Sky mini q boxes says I need a subscription to watch any channel

I have checked and I have the subscription for multi room and everything active.

I have tried disconnecting from mains, reconnecting to the main box, updating the software and nothing seems to work. There is an engineer coming but not for another week and i really like to try and have it fixed by sunday if possible, wondering if there's anything i can try to fix it before the engineer comes?

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Re: Sky mini q boxes says I need a subscription to watch any channel

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@Harvey1881 wrote:

I have checked and I have the subscription for multi room and everything active.

I have tried disconnecting from mains, reconnecting to the main box, updating the software and nothing seems to work. There is an engineer coming but not for another week and i really like to try and have it fixed by sunday if possible, wondering if there's anything i can try to fix it before the engineer comes?


Hi @Harvey1881 

Try a Reset Settings in the Q box 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.
Only Carry out the first Reset (Reset Settings) as the other two will wipe all recordings.
After the Reset you will have to re pair your Bluetooth remote If you use one.
If you cannot switch the Q box on with the remote after the Reset press the Standby button (Amber led) on the front of the box.
To re pair the remote press 1 & 3 together on the remote and follow onscreen instructions to re pair.

Make sure that you are pointing the remote at the Q box when you press 1 & 3 together.

Resetting the settings will also reset:

Audio visual settings, such as picture resolution and HDMI control
Settings changed within the hidden engineer menu, include LNB type. If on a communal dish you need to reset the LNB to SCR in the hidden menu. After changing the LNB type you need to reboot the Q box.

 

When the main box is completely back up and running 

Try refreshing your Viewing card.
Home - Settings - System info.
Highlight Viewing card number and then select Setup on the right hand side.
Then select Use this option to trigger a callback

No call is actually made but the Viewing card should be refreshed.

 

Finally reboot the mini again

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.

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Re: Sky mini q boxes says I need a subscription to watch any channel

thanks for replying, unfortunately this doesnt seem to have worked 😞 

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@Harvey1881 wrote:

thanks for replying, unfortunately this doesnt seem to have worked 😞 


Looks like you need Sky to reset your Viewing card @Harvey1881 

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Re: Sky mini q boxes says I need a subscription to watch any channel

ok thanks for your help 🙂

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