Gigablue or Vu+ - the age old question

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    Nice and thanks again. I set ABM to FTA only and did a scan work worked perfectly although I still see some nine FTA channels but now I’ve got the box to start up to my favs it’s not a big issue.


    How can I get channel numbers and channel order like sky?

    Oh wait, since I did a scan with ABM I see some channel dupes. How can I delete all channels and start again

    Edited once, last by master G: Merged a post created by newbieraf into this post. ().

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    With regards to the channels/bouquets/epg:-


    The most common mistake is that people mix up the two systems. Deal with the two separately and it will be straight forward.


    How are you selecting the channels. E2 uses the last mode you selected. When you access the EPG, it will then invoke channel selection system.

    I suppose in short, don't press the EPG button for now, use the channel +/- buttons. Then select the bouquet. If you have used ABM to create your bouquets, you will only have your regional channel in the bouquets. The other channels will still be on the system. Enigma 2 has background scanning. So if you plan to only have services you want, make sure you disable it.


    On Vix, the factory reset has option to just remove the channels and bouquets. Alternatively,

    init 4 && sleep 10 && rm -f /etc/enigma2/lamedb && rm -f /etc/enigma2/*.tv && rm -f /etc/enigma2/*.radio && rm -f /etc/enigma2/*.del && init 3 



    For obtaining EPG, on Vix, disable the Freesat EPG reader in the EPG settings menu ) I am not talking about bouquets/channels). Then use OpenTV EPG downloader.

    The is so much. I did a factory reset on the channels and bouquets only and the epg and channel list are not spot on. I am very impressed on how straightforward this is.


    I’m using epg importer and noticed that I have some exclamation marks in the epg, not sure if it’s related to the importer

    My skins have been around for some time now, get updated regularly, and work on the majority of oe-alliance builds with no issues at all.

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    old style sky skin

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    *UPDATED* Slyk 1080 R19 (Install - FAQs)
    Welcome to Slyk 1080 (R19) (Version 2.24) ** last updated 13/07/2023 **

    Install first for all my skins - only needs installing once
    linuxsat-support.com/cms/attachment/253743/


    Main skin file
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    See GraphicalEPG recommended settings below (Important)

    Optional Installs - see seperate instructions posts below



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    *UPDATED* Slyk Q 1080 (Install - FAQs)
    Welcome to Slyk Q 1080 (Version 1.43) ** last updated 13/07/2023

    Install first for all my skins - only needs installing once
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    Main skin file
    linuxsat-support.com/cms/attachment/231272/


    See GraphicalEPG recommended settings below (Important)


    Optional Installs - see seperate instructions posts below



    Top Picks V7.5 *new*
    linuxsat-support.com/cms/attachment/257146/



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    Movie Planner Mod 2022 *New*

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    And if you want a guide how to setup your box from scratch (whether openatv or openvix) there is some good information in my guide here

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    OpenATV 6.4 setup guide by KiddaC
    What am I up to today.
    Reinstalling the very latest openatv 6.3 after I bricked my box :)

    It always amazes me the number of people who rely on pre made backup builds to use their enigma2 boxes.
    Use one to learn the basics. Then learn to do it yourself. The best thing you will learn to do.
    One of the very first things I learnt to do with my box was set up a fresh image of how I wanted it.

    So as I am bored. And maybe it will help people in fear of doing this themselves and actually highlight how easy…
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    Oh I didn’t know it was available that way I’ll take a look. One other question for people in the UK. How can I work out what broadcasting region I am in? I noticed that my local news isn’t the one I’m used to. I’m in Basingstoke/Hampshire, would that be South/ITV meridian?

    Quote from newbieraf

    Oh I didn’t know it was available that way I’ll take a look. One other question for people in the UK. How can I work out what broadcasting region I am in? I noticed that my local news isn’t the one I’m used to. I’m in Basingstoke/Hampshire, would that be South/ITV meridian?

    KiddaC did a full setup guide here:


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    OpenATV 6.4 setup guide by KiddaC
    What am I up to today.
    Reinstalling the very latest openatv 6.3 after I bricked my box :)

    It always amazes me the number of people who rely on pre made backup builds to use their enigma2 boxes.
    Use one to learn the basics. Then learn to do it yourself. The best thing you will learn to do.
    One of the very first things I learnt to do with my box was set up a fresh image of how I wanted it.

    So as I am bored. And maybe it will help people in fear of doing this themselves and actually highlight how easy…
    KiddaC
    Quote from newbieraf

    Oh I didn’t know it was available that way I’ll take a look. One other question for people in the UK. How can I work out what broadcasting region I am in? I noticed that my local news isn’t the one I’m used to. I’m in Basingstoke/Hampshire, would that be South/ITV meridian?

    if for terrestrial tv I did search looks like it is Hannington transmitter

    Please read the settings instructions in the slyk q skin thread. All info is in that thread. Please take the time to read it.

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    RE: *UPDATED* Slyk Q 1080 (Install - FAQs)
    Recommended Settings


    Channel selection settings...
    • Show event-progress in channel selection: Progress bar right
    • Show channel numbers in channel selection: yes
    • Show crypto Icons: Left from service/name
    • Show picons in service list: your choice?
    • Show columns: Disable
    • Number of rows: 14
    • All font sizes: 0



    Graphical infobar EPG Settings…
    • Number of rows: 4 (set in skin)
    • All font sizes: 0
    • Timeline font: 0
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      Info icon width: 75
    • Time scale: 120
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    I quickly went through them - thank you, ill have another go although I did notice there was some missing or didn't correspond on openvix. Should I assume that every setting you have specified will be on Vix?

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