Latest news on software update...

[MickO]

Received today.
Thank you for contacting Humax.
The latest we heard was that the update will be delayed unfortunately.
It was supposed to be available by the end of last year and now the latest estimate is the first quarter of this year.
Apologies, I wish I had a better response for you.

Better than nothing...

 

[Owen Smith]

What a surprise.

 

[Brian]

It is hoped that the update will be released when it is ready for release, and not before.

 

[prpr]

We are currently awaiting the loading of our complement of small, lemon-soaked paper napkins for your comfort, refreshment, and hygiene during the flight.

 

[trog]

It is hoped that the update will be released when it is ready for release, and not before.

Translation......... There is no certainty that the update will even be released when it is ready let alone that it exists in reality.

We are currently awaiting the loading of our complement of small, lemon-soaked paper napkins for your comfort, refreshment, and hygiene during the flight.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 comes to mind.​

 

[Brian]

Translation......... There is no certainty that the update will even be released when it is ready let alone that it exists in reality.

Always the negative one, but hopefully you will believe it when it is released.

 

[Black Hole]

@MickO: Please check the thread below and change your forum password. Some kind of software glitch has compromised some passwords.

https://hummy.tv/forum/threads/password-leaks.11721/

 

[Sheriff1972]

Let's hope we don't have to wait too long

 

[Dave480]

Been waiting 3 years, what’s another year.

Or never, learnt to live with its issues.

 

[trog]

Let's hope we don't have to wait too long

We have already had to wait far too long. Humax support have long lost any credibility in anything they say.

 

[Sheriff1972]

We have already had to wait far too long. Humax support have long lost any credibility in anything they say.

I have had one interaction with them so far. Will leave it until the end of January then try them again if nothing changes

 

[Owen Smith]

I have had one interaction with them so far. Will leave it until the end of January then try them again if nothing changes

I'd make that January 2027 if I were you.

 

[Dave480]

Looks like NEVER may have been right. According to Cord Busters the Aura has been discontinued. Can’t see them releasing a new firmware on a discontinued box.

 

[EEPhil]

Various other outlets (eg. Argos, Currys) are showing no Humax models at all or Aura discontinued.
Humaxdirect showing Aura "sold out".
No mention of the Aura replacement box either.
Strange how this coincides with the shutdown of the other site and the supposed link with Humax Towers.

 

[Owen Smith]

Perhaps Humax are ceasing trading? Most people won't want a separate Freely box, if they want the service they will simply buy a new TV with it built in. Personally I don't like that model as smart TVs tend to turn into dumb TVs after a short number of years when the manufacturer stops doing firmware updates for it. But it is the way the market has gone. My 12 year old Sony smart TV turned into a dumb TV several years ago. My HDR Fox T2's still work fine.