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how long does a sky planner rebuild take

by Nelda Halvorson Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

Planner Rebuild for SKY+ - Sky Box Spring Clean
Press '7' for SKY+ Planner Rebuild. (A message should appear saying 'this will take a few minutes to complete'.) Wait 5 minutes and then record a programme for 30 minutes to see if it has worked.

Full Answer

How do I rebuild my Sky+ Planner?

Now scroll across to “Sky+ Rebuild”, press the “Select” button on your remote and then press it once again to start the rebuild process. Just like above, wait for a few minutes before pressing the “Sky” button on your remote to allow sufficient time for your Sky box to rebuild the planner.

How do I start the Sky+HD rebuild process?

If you are happy to start the rebuild process, press the “Select” button on your Sky+HD remote to proceed or BACKUP if you wish to cancel. Once the rebuild process starts, you’ll briefly see a message that reads “HOUSEKEEPING.

How do I Reset my Sky+ HD box?

Firstly, press the “Services” button on your Sky+HD remote control. Then using the arrow keys, navigate to “Help” on screen and press the “Select” button on your remote. On the next screen, scroll across to the box labelled “Sky+ Rebuild” and press the “Select” button. On screen, you should now see a message as shown below:

How do I rebuild or Cancel my Sky+HD subscription?

If you are happy to start the rebuild process, press the “Select” button on your Sky+HD remote to proceed or BACKUP if you wish to cancel.

How do you do a Sky planner rebuild?

One way to solve this problem is to rebuild the Planner. Press services on your Sky remote, then press the right arrow button to highlight and select Settings. Press 0, then 1, followed by Select. Press the left/right arrow buttons to choose Sky+ Rebuild.

Does Sky planner rebuild delete recordings?

Please Note: rebuilding the planner will stop recordings currently in progress but saved programmes will not be deleted.

How long does a Sky reboot take?

approx. 30-60 secondsAll the lights will turn off and the box will go through a reboot. The reboot should take approx. 30-60 seconds and will return you back to the channel you last viewed. If the above does not help, unplug the box from the power point.

Why are some Programmes in yellow on Sky planner?

High Definition (HD) programmes can be highlighted in yellow or orange text in the TV Guide to make them easier to find. Press services on your Sky remote, select Options and then select Customise. Highlight Highlight Programmes Originated in HD and switch the setting ON.

Why have I lost all my recordings on Sky?

If recordings disappear, it's because Sky's rights have expired, or in many cases it's because 30 days has passed since it aired.

Do recordings expire on Sky?

Whilst movies Downloaded from Sky Cinema can have deletion dates, those Recorded from live channels don't expire and shouldn't disappear from your Planner.

How long does Sky hub reboot take?

You can also press the reboot button on the back of the hub. It'll take a minute or two for your router to start working again, so don't panic if you don't have any success immediately.

Why is my Sky TV Guide not working?

If your TV guide has no information, a simple restart should fix the problem, but first we need to check that your Sky Q box is on the correct software.

Why is my Sky box not receiving a signal?

Check there's no lights on at the front of your box and that all cables are securely connected. Switch your box on at the mains and check that the power light has returned. Wait at least 4 minutes and press sky to switch on your box.

What does S mean on Sky TV Guide?

subtitlesS: You can turn on subtitles for this show. SL: This show has sign language. Sign language shows are dedicated versions of the programme, so the signer can't be turned on or off.

Can you transfer recordings from Sky Box to external hard drive?

Whilst it is true there is no way to move a HD recording from SkyQ box to another box and retain the HD quality, it is possible to save recordings if you accept the drop in quality. you need a hdmi input/scart output converter and a DVD recorder (mine has a hard disc drive).

Why isnt ITV on Sky Ireland?

How to get ITV in Ireland on a Sky Box. There's a little bit of effort involved in accessing ITV on a Sky Box, but it is possible using the right settings. Because a Sky box uses satellite rather than cable, you can tune the box to find ITV's frequency and add it to your channels.

Rebuilding Your Planner

Firstly, press the “Services” button on your Sky+HD remote control. Then using the arrow keys, navigate to “Help” on screen and press the “Select” button on your remote.

See it in Action

Still not sure how to rebuild your planner? Learn how by watching the video shown below.

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