It is crucial to follow the instructions on the page where you got the .hdf file, especially that you let the process finish before you turn off the box. I would read 3 times before doing the deed, or it might not be painless after all. You’re effectively giving the box a brain transplant, so you want to be sure it is the right file and goes to completion.

Yes, well sleuthed. I’d forgotten what exactly had happened, checked my post from May ’23 and now have cleaned the contacts again. The return of the corrosion was inevitable as we have used the box in our motorhome. I’ve just ordered a cable and socket from Ali Express after a long and frustrating search, the Sata cable is short and non standard. The box is fine now, but I lost a couple of recordings. Hopefully some scary soldering will solve it for good.

The link posted earlier was for the HDR1000 and HDR1100. The HB1100 is here: https://uk.humaxdigital.com/support/?product_id=3534&curr_page=sw_release

I’m afraid I can’t help re the buttons etc. as I’m not familiar with that box. If the instructions don’t accord with the reality of your box I’d suggest asking Humax support.

@Selector. I just googled the missing button issue. It appears that on the Humax site where it says use the channel button it really means use the power button so the rest of the instructions should be fine. I hope it works for you.

Ok, a development of sorts !

First I found a section on my box that tells me the software version and it seems it is already the most recent version (may 22) with the iplayer fix.

And Secondly I had a reply from Humax “Thank you for contacting Humax.

We received a reply from BBC stating that as BBC continues to update their application, older devices are unable to update to a newer version (like yours, for instance).

Ultimately, this means that these older devices are not going to be able to support the newer version of BBC iPlayer, so there’s nothing more you can do aside from purchasing a newer device, as this was a decision made by BBC themselves.”

So for me that’s that with the iplayer and my Humax !

Thanks for all the help

I dont actually know how old it is, it was second hand when I got it !

Maybe the HB1100s is older internally than the HDR1100 ?

I do slightly object to the BBC making my box obsolete when Netflix et al can seem to provide a perfectly good service that still works – especially when you consider the BBC is payed for with our money !!

That’s interesting! I notice it says “until 30th October” – that’s obviously BBC saying it’s not going to work after then …. Gonna have to investigate another box.