Updating Firmware .abs removed my favorite names openbox x3

you will do
rename them as you did before using coloured buttons in channel edit

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So up reflashed the box with the lastest firmware

This will always result in the fav names being reset back to fav1 fav2 fav3 unless its your own backup image..
Once you rename all the favs, make an image dump so you will always be able to return to that point.

In the future when updating channels:
1.. delete all channels through the openbox menu & restart
2.. upgrade by usb using the Misc File option and only select TP_PROG.dbs
3.. restart box

The new channel list will be loaded & your Fav names will be preserved..

I have renamed the thread because AJ's list had nothing to do with this issue

This is a bit of advice from sattv5

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The way to get The favourites under the correct headings is to load the default Database:
On the remote select Menu > Factory Settings > Select Yes > Then Press Blue (Don't make any choices at the menu)
The screen will flash black and you will be back at the menu. If you check your favourites now they should all be in the correct order