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Thursday, May 11th, 2023 12:28 PM

beta

Is the beta tester function still used? I am/was one but haven't heard for them in some time.

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ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

2 years ago

That was the IAMANEDGECUTTER program. Provided early access to software updates. I haven't used it in several years. 

ACE - New Member

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5.2K Messages

2 years ago

A few thousand customers or so were chosen to beta-test the new C71KW Gemini receiver. It is a repurposed box from the actual DIRECTV STREAM Osprey Box but I believe directv chose only those with current HS17 receivers. That doesn’t mean that the Gemini won’t work with the HR44/54.

Employee

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5 Messages

2 years ago

I have a Genie2, Model HS17-500

ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

2 years ago

What "beta tester" program are you referring to? 

Employee

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5 Messages

2 years ago

It was years ago. When they first came out with the "tower".

Employee

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5 Messages

2 years ago

looks like the oldest email i have is "DIRECTV Software Download (SWDL) Notification 8/27/19: Genie" from Product Validation Team

Employee

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5 Messages

2 years ago

So I guess that program is no more. Thanks!

Community Support

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254.4K Messages

2 years ago

Hello there. Thank you for your interest in this trial. The Gemini Device Customer Beta Trial ended for DIRECTV STREAM (NOW) subscribers on October 17, 2019. Customers may keep their device and continue to use it with their service. On the other hand, Gemini Device Beta Trial for DIRECTV and U-verse subscribers ended on February 29, 2020. 

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