TiVo software version history

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Series 1 Stand-Alone TiVos

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Version 1.x

Release Date:1999

This is the original version which shipped with the first TiVos

Version 2.0

Release Date: Spring 2001

New Features:

  • Added the Season Pass Manager to prioritize season passes
  • Wishlists added
  • Improved, faster guided setup
  • Recording history added

Version 2.5

Release Date: Fall 2001

New Features:

  • Skip to tick during FF/RWD
  • VBR encoding option to save space
  • Added "Service Data Download" ability

Version 3.0

Release Date: Spring 2002

Series 1 DirecTV TiVos

Version 3.5b

Applies to: Series 1 DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: March 2006

New Features:

  • Implements changes related to the new start date/end date for Daylight Saving Time.

Note: Without this update, previous versions of TiVo software still record all shows properly; the only problem is that the time displayed by the TiVo user interface would be off by one hour.

Series 2 SD DirecTV TiVo

version 6.2

Applies to: Series 2 SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

  • Major Software Revision
  • The ability to group shows by folders and sort Now Playing List
  • Faster on-screen guide and faster search

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1, R10, or HR10-250

Version: 6.2a

Applies to: Series 2 SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: March 2007

  • Implements changes related to the new start date/end date for Daylight Saving Time

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1, R10, or HR10-250

Version: 6.1a

Applies to: Series 2 SD DirecTV TiVo (R10 Model Only)

Release Date: March 2007

  • Implements changes related to the new start date/end date for Daylight Saving Time

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1, other DiercTV Series 2 receivers,and HR10-250

Version: 6.3e

Applies to: Series 2 SD DirecTV TiVo receivers (also Directv R10)

Release Date: August 2007

New Features:

  • System lockups when there are more then 200 messages
  • Improvements on season passes
  • Many people have reported this version software causes random reboots of their TiVos.

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1

Version: 6.3f

Applies to: Series 2 HD and SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: December 2007

New Features:

  • This software is to correct random reboots which have been reported with 6.3e

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1

Version: 6.4a

Applies to: Series 2 HD and SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: May 2008

  • Recently Deleted folder added to the Now Playing list
  • Overlap Protection added
  • DVR Scheduler added for remote booking via Directv.com <Coming Soon>
  • 24 hour PPV expatriation added (Note: Adult PPV and Special Events PPV currently do not apply)

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1

Series 2 DirecTV HD TiVo

Version: 3.1.5f

Applies to: Series 2 HD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: February 2005

New Features:

  • Better HDMI compatibility
  • Solves the "overhead error" that occurs only when connecting the HDMI cable to certain HDTVs

Version: 6.3

Applies to: Series 2 HD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: August 2006

New Features:

  • Major Software Revision
  • Faster performance due to updated database structure
  • The ability to group shows by folders
  • Faster DirecTV program guide operation

Version: 6.3a

Applies to: Series 2 HD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: September 2006

New Features:

  • Fix for issues with some satellite dishes receiving all channels

Version: 6.3b

Applies to: Series 2 HD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: November 2006

New Features:

  • Fix for audio drop-outs when listening to Dolby Digital content

Version: 6.3c

Applies to: Series 2 HD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: February 2007

New Features:

  • Implements changes related to the new start date/end date for Daylight Saving Time.

Note: Without this update, previous versions of TiVo software still record all shows properly; the only problem is that the time displayed by the TiVo user interface would be off by one hour.

Version: 6.3d

Applies to: Series 2 HD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: April 2007

New Features:

  • Corrects bug that prevented ordering of Pay-Per-View movies in dual-tuner configuration
  • May have added additional improvements to OTA (antenna) audio glitches

Version: 6.3e

Applies to: Series 2 HD and SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: August 2007

New Features:

  • System lockups when there are more then 200 messages
  • Improvements on season passes

Version: 6.3f

Applies to: Series 2 HD and SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: December 2007

New Features:

  • This software is to correct random reboots which have been reported with 6.3e

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1

Version: 6.4a

Applies to: Series 2 HD and SD DirecTV TiVo receivers

Release Date: May 2008

  • Recently Deleted folder added to the Now Playing list
  • Overlap Protection added
  • DVR Scheduler added for remote booking via Directv.com <Coming Soon>
  • 24 hour PPV expatriation added (Note: Adult PPV and Special Events currently do not apply)

Note: This update does not apply to the DirecTV Series 1

Series 2 Single and Dual Tuner Stand-Alone TiVo

Version: 2.0.3

First shipping version of series 2 software

Version: 3.2

Release Date: Spring 2002

Version: 4.0

Release Date: Spring 2003

New Features:

  • Grouping (folders)
  • USB wireless and ethernet networking
  • Added HMO (Photos, music, multi-room viewing and remote scheduling)

Version 7.1

Release Date: January 2005

New Features:

  • TiVoToGo (not initially available for DVD Recorder models)

Version 7.2

Release Date: August 2005

New Features:

  • Added HME
  • Added ability to transfer TiVoToGo programs back to TiVo

Version 7.2.1

Release Date: November 2005

New Features:

  • Clipping (record partial program if a higher priority show only overlaps a small portion of the lower priority show)

Version 7.2.2

Release Date: Spring 2006

New Features:

  • "Recently Deleted" Folder
  • Support for more USB ethernet adapters

7.3/7.3.1

Release Date July 2006

New Features:

  • KidZone

Version: 8.1

Applies to: Series 2 TiVos

Release Date: November 2006

New Features:

  • Improved overall performance
  • Extend Live: Enhanced support for recording live events. You'll never miss the end of a game again. Now, when scheduling live recordings, the TiVo service will automatically prompt you to add additional time. Be sure to pad generously.
  • Wireless Networking Security: You may now choose to use either WEP or WPA secuirty for your wireless networks (WPA requires the TiVo brand Wireless Network Adapter)

Version 8.1a

Applies to: Series 2 TiVos

Release Date: February, 2007

New Features:

  • New features for broad-band (network) connected TiVos only.
  • Fixed TiVoToGo issue related to channel changes (in certain specific situations) creating unexpected results in the encoded video stream.
  • Provides additional support for for the Amazon Unbox Video Download service.

Version 8.2

Applies to: Series 2 TiVos

Release Date: April, 2007

New Features:

  • MORE OPTIONS: When viewing the program screen for any recording, you’ll now notice a “More Options” menu item. From here you’ll be able to schedule additional recordings including the option “Get a Season Pass”.
  • TIVOCAST: You’ll now see logos for TivoCast partners making it easy for you to ID the source of your broadband video at a glance.

Version 9.1

Release Date: September, 2007

New Features:

  • Advanced Wishlists
  • Manual recording screen now has some improvements
  • Better looking graphics and “crisper” text throughout
  • Emergency alert message integration
  • MRV and TiVoToGo on the S3 & TiVo HD (the update doesn’t enable TTG & MRV instead it seems to be laying the groundwork for when TiVo enables these two features in November)

Version 9.3

Release Date: April 2008

New Features:

  • Many bug fixes
  • Watch Unbox while downloading

Version 9.3.2

Release Date: December 2008

New Features:

  • Ads when paused

Series 2 Stand-Alone DVD Recorders

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Series 3 Stand-Alone TiVos

Version 8.1.1

Release Date: February 2007

New Features:

  • TiVoCast - Broadband video delivered directly to your tv set. No PC required.
  • Extend Live - When scheduling live recordings, the TiVo service will automatically prompt you to add additional time.
  • TiVo KidZone - Personalize your TiVo menus to display just the shows you pre-approve for your kids - live or recorded.
  • Wireless Networking Security - You may choose to use either WEP or WPA security with the TiVo Wireless Network Adapter.
  • Product Watch - Have the TiVo service find and deliver relevant product video clips straight to your Now Playing List.
  • Recently Deleted Folder - Accidentally deleted a show? You can go to the Recently Deleted Folder in Now Playing and recover it.
  • Various bug fixes.

Version 8.3

Release Date: April 2007

New Features:

  • HD category for program searches
  • HD wishlists
  • Resolves some CableCARD FIOS problems
  • TiVoCast partner logos

Version 9.1

Release Date: September, 2007

New Features:

  • Crestron Integration (control via TCP/IP network connection)
  • Advanced Wishlists
  • Manual recording screen now has some improvements
  • Better looking graphics and “crisper” text throughout
  • Emergency alert message integration
  • MRV and TiVoToGo on the S3 & TiVo HD (the update doesn’t enable TTG & MRV instead it seems to be laying the groundwork for when TiVo enables these two features in November)

Version 9.2

Release Date: October, 2007

New Features:

  • Enables eSATA so external hard drives can be added
  • Progressive Amazon Unbox Downloads so unbox downloads can be watched while they are being downloaded

Version 9.4

Release Date: July, 2008

New Features:

  • Play or Delete all progarms in a folder
  • Browse the Guide while playing back recordings
  • Jump 24 hours forward or backward in the Guide
  • Find a Station in the Guide
  • Toggle Closed Captioning On and Off without going into menus
  • Review Thumb Ratings
  • Support for YouTube (H.264) added

Version 11.0

Release Date: December, 2008

New Features:

  • Support for Netflix streaming (VC-1) added

Version 11.0c

Release Date: March, 2009

New Features:

  • Support for Amazon HD added
  • More info menu displays when paused

TiVo HD

Version 8.1.7

Release Date: September 2007

New Features:

  • Support for external hard drives via the eSATA port (special drive activation required)

Version 9.1

Release Date: September, 2007

New Features:

  • Crestron Integration (control via TCP/IP network connection)
  • Advanced Wishlists
  • Manual recording screen now has some improvements
  • Better looking graphics and “crisper” text throughout
  • Emergency alert message integration
  • MRV and TiVoToGo on the S3 & TiVo HD (the update doesn’t enable TTG & MRV instead it seems to be laying the groundwork for when TiVo enables these two features in November)

Version 9.2

Release Date: October, 2007

New Features:

  • Enables eSATA so external hard drives can be added
  • Progressive Amazon Unbox Downloads so unbox downloads can be watched while they are being downloaded

Version 9.4

Release Date: July, 2008

New Features:

  • Play or Delete all progarms in a folder
  • Browse the Guide while playing back recordings
  • Jump 24 hours forward or backward in the Guide
  • Find a Station in the Guide
  • Toggle Closed Captioning On and Off without going into menus
  • Review Thumb Ratings
  • Support for YouTube (H.264) added

Version 11.0

Release Date: December, 2008

New Features:

  • Support for Netflix streaming (VC-1) added

Version 11.0c

Release Date: March, 2009

New Features:

  • Support for Amazon HD added
  • More info menu displays when paused

TiVo XL

Version 11.0

Release Date: December, 2008

New Features:

  • Support for Netflix streaming (VC-1) added

Version 11.0c

Release Date: March, 2009

New Features:

  • Support for Amazon HD added
  • More info menu displays when paused