'Download' the Firmware


DOWNLOAD T1050PVR Firmware V1.4E (Zip File)


NOTE: If you're having issues downloading the Firmware from the Website, try right-click and "Save Target As" or try another Internet Browser.


How to 'Update' the Firmware (with a Remote)


Step 1: Download the Zip File

  • Please download the Zip File linked above, and follow the instructions below to update your T1050PVR.
  • Once downloaded, extract the contents of the Zip File directly onto a USB Flash Drive.
  • Insert the USB Flash Drive into the USB Port on Back of the T1050PVR.


Step 2: Open the Menu

  • Press the MENU button on the Remote Control.
  • Select Installation → S/W Upgrade via USB.
  • Use the ◀ ▶ ▼ ▲ buttons on the Remote to navigate the Menu.



Step 3: Update the Firmware

  • Select S/W Upgrade via USB, press OK.
  • Enter the PIN (Default PIN is 0000), when prompted "Password Please".



Step 4: Update Complete

  • The T1050PVR will search the connected USB Flash Drive, and begin updating the Firmware, if found.
  • Once the Firmware Update has completed, the T1050PVR will reboot, and return to Live TV.
  • Remove the USB Flash Drive.



NOTE: If the Software Update takes less than one minute to complete, the T1050PVR has been unable to detect the file on your USB Flash Drive. Ensure the Software Update file is in a folder "dishtv_7167" on your USB Flash Drive.


How to 'Update' the Firmware (without a Remote)


Step 1: Download the Zip File

  • Please download the Zip File linked above, and follow the instructions below to update your T1050PVR.
  • Once downloaded, extract the contents of the Zip File directly onto a USB Flash Drive.


Step 2: Remove the Power

  • Remove the power from the T1050PVR, by unplugging or turning it off at the Wall Socket.
  • Insert the USB Flash Drive into the USB Port on Back of the T1050PVR.


Step 3: Update the Firmware

  • Press/Hold the "INFO / OK" button on the Front Panel of the T1050PVR.
  • Reconnect the power to the T1050PVR, while still holding the "INFO / OK" button on the Front Panel.
  • Continue to hold the "INFO / OK" button as the T1050PVR powers on, until the Front Panel displays "USB".
  • Once "USB" displays on the Front Panel, release the "INFO / OK" button.



Step 4: Update Complete

  • The T1050PVR will search the connected USB Flash Drive, and begin updating the Firmware, if found.
  • Once the Firmware Update has completed, the T1050PVR will reboot, and return to Live TV.
  • Remove the USB Flash Drive.