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Thursday, July 6th, 2023 4:06 AM

Directv hack

Directv Has hacked my TV and I am not able to switch to any other channels. I cannot Uninstall it.. I cannot delete anything and even tried. Restoring factory settings and the DirecTV keeps popping up. I don't want this program on my t v

ACE - Expert

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20.6K Messages

1 year ago

You need to look up how to remove apps in your TV manual.  Someone had to download it from your TV app store.

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1 year ago

We have actually tried everything, We even factory reset the t v. It's a fire t v, From what I understand.. There was an upgrade that happened today. It caused this thing to appear. We have done everything humanly possible to reset it, And to clear caches and un install.  It's an Insignia tv. The crazy thing is that it's like it's haunted, The remote will not shut off the tv, It turns it off and right back on. I know it sounds crazy but it's like our ghost is inside of it. We even unplugged it, The t v turns the cell phone go straight to directv. It's a nightmare

ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

1 year ago

Something is seriously wrong with that TV.  There's no way that the DirecTV App would cause those sorts of symptoms. 

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5 Messages

1 year ago

No, it's not about the t v maker.. I have a fire t v. Amazon. Insignia. It's the most bizarre thing. We have factory reset everything It turns back on directv Logo pops up, It keeps asking me to download it. I swear to you it's like a virus. Everyone i have called claim that it's not their issue.

Community Support

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254.4K Messages

1 year ago

Hi there, DIRECTV is here to assist you, our customer satisfaction is our main goal, and your channel situation caught our attention as you did the basic troubleshooting. Just to confirm. Have you experienced this before? We will send you a DM for further assistance. Juan, DIRECTV Community Specialist

ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

1 year ago

This just doesn't make sense. There's no way the DirecTV App could "take control" of your TV. Something bad happened with the TV's software update. That's clearly the case if resetting all of the TV's settings still doesn't fix it. The TV is broken. 

ACE - New Member

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1 year ago

Is the tv the only thing you use for streaming or do you use another device? I am asking b/c you could always disconnect the internet from that tv until a fix is issued (if a software update is the actual cause)

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5 Messages

1 year ago

That we never experienced this before.. And the worst part is, you can't change to any channel because it keeps reverting back t you with direct tv, and it says you own this..download it So I will not download it..

ACE - New Member

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3.3K Messages

1 year ago

If you disable your internet connection to your tv---that won't happen.

ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

1 year ago

Can you post photos of these messages?

ACE - Expert

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14.1K Messages

1 year ago

Has your TV been powered down recently? Your TV is possibly set to "power up" onto the directv app. Use the TV controller to reset the source selection to a different HDMI source. Then change the TV's "power up" source default  to whatever you want to use when the TV is powered on.

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5 Messages

1 year ago

(Edited per community guidelines) on the direct tv doesn't hack your TV. It's the only thing that kept popping up like a bad virus. I've done everything including  disconnecting my internet..Now I have to reinstall all my apps and I can't get my cable box to power up so all I have is fire TV 

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ACE - Sage

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46.1K Messages

1 year ago

Sorry you're having this issue. But we really would need more details to help you troubleshoot. Photos of the displays would help. Your problem is very unique. I've never seen anything like this posted here before. Do let us know if you figure it out. 

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10 months ago

I installed the DTV app on my friend's computer the other day so we could watch something together. He has since uninstalled the app and removed my profile but this same exact thing is happening to him. Did a factory reset, etc. Still happening.

ACE - New Member

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3.3K Messages

10 months ago

Disable internet and uninstall it.


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