Topic 'How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free' in forum 'Verizon FIOS TV' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27929500 en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:54:32 EDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:54:32 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-28015988 said by richchek:

I went through the process. It said I was entitled to a free upgrade but have never gotten any new box. Guess it didn't work for me.

If the process was successful it will provide you a Verizon order number that you can then track online. Did you receive one?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-28015988 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:19:45 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-28000916 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-28000916 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:30:40 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27974367 lol]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27974367 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:36:42 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27972388
You can also keep the free SD box and just order a HD box at regular price.

Verizon would not be stupid enough to upgrade a free for life SD box to a free for life HD box.

The only people getting this free upgrade are those paying a monthly fee for their existing HD box.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27972388 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:17:03 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27972075 said by ertlkrtrt :

That looks like a Moto 25XX STB, not a 6XXX series STB.
Definitely SD only, no HD, no mpeg-4 support.

Have you tried going to the NHL channel descibed by the OP?
What do you see?
Do you get to order a new STB?

I called fios up and was told that if I upgrade my free for life sd box, I would now have to pay the monthly rental fee for the new box.... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27972075 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:56:38 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27971165 said by redmond:

I got a 7216 with an upgraded 500g hard drive. 2 day turn around.

I also got the same mode, refurbished with a few dents on the front and a lot of dirt on the top. Not very happy with the condition.

Seems like everyone is getting the 7216 model, what are the chances that I get a new DVR if I call in and complain?
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Have you tried going to the NHL channel descibed by the OP?
What do you see?
Do you get to order a new STB?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27965003 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:12:19 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27963890
As to whether it is new or refurbished that depends on what they have in stock. Even new installs are not guaranteed brand new equipment.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27963890 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:25:06 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27964067
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27964067 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:14:44 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27963693 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27963693 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:13:19 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27962666 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27962666 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:44:07 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27957199 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27957199 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:18:00 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27956972 said by PhysicsGuy:

Not sure if the point of OP is that this is an issue if you want them sent to you for free, but yesterday I had the day off so I just walked into my local FIOS store with 2-6200s and 2-7100s and walked out with 4 new 7100-P2 boxes, no fuss, no charge, easy peasy.

Since the super storm Sandy the box in demand and often not available at local FIOS stores is the 7232 DVR. 7100-p2s are routinely easy to find it seems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27956972 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:04:39 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27949046 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27949046 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:04:40 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27948736 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27948736 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:18:15 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27948560 said by billhere:

So my question is, I have a 6xxx series box in my basement that is part of the free for life program. If I have that box upgraded, would it still be free in terms of not being charged a monthly fee for it?

I suspect not, but you could certainly call and ask.

When I signed up for FiOS 15 months ago they offered a free for life receiver for my second TV set, but it was only for SD, not HD. I passed.

I will call on Sunday or Monday. I am sure they will say no way on the phone.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27948560 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:32:09 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27947536
I suspect not, but you could certainly call and ask.

When I signed up for FiOS 15 months ago they offered a free for life receiver for my second TV set, but it was only for SD, not HD. I passed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27947536 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:32:39 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27946274 said by Grover8:

If you have one of the old Motorola 6xxx series, whether it be a DVR or non-DVR, you can upgrade for free via a trick.

Verizon is offering Free NHL preview til January 31st. Now when you have the old box and try to tune to channel 1470 you will get a message saying you need to upgrade your box to view this channel. This is due to the channel being MPEG-4 which the Motorola 6xxx series do not support. Go through the process and Verizon will ship a new box to you in 3-7 business days via UPS.

Also you can order a new remote if you want also from your TV. Go go to In-Home-Agent and select "get new remote".

The box is a free upgrade. No extra charge other than what your paying monthly for the box.

Enjoy!

So my question is, I have a 6xxx series box in my basement that is part of the free for life program. If I have that box upgraded, would it still be free in terms of not being charged a monthly fee for it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27946274 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:19:24 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27944576 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27944576 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:25:16 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27943964 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27943964 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:19:15 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27943952 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27943952 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:01:32 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27943945 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27943945 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:59:52 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942609 I think that the $40 upgrade offer for the 7232 is still in place.

I am sure that occasionally someone will get lucky and receive a 7232 through the preview trick.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942609 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:59:38 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942556
So now i have the 7216-P2 til i return it in mid March (3 month free)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942556 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:02:00 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942326 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942326 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:50:10 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942294 said by nycdave:

The 7216-P2 has a 500GB drive in it.

Only if it's been retrofitted. Original 7216-P2s in the field still have 160GB drives.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942294 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:36:58 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942157 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27942157 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:16:50 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27941960 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27941960 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:00:58 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27941545
Sometime ago there was talk that the 7216 STBs were being retro-fitted with 500GB hard drives so they will have the same internal storage capacity as the 7232 STBs.

I think that the 7216 supports MPEG-4, so it is possible that they can be reused.

Exactly what model number has anybody gotten????]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27941545 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:00:39 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27941379 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27941379 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:19:07 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940636 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940636 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:44:05 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940592 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940592 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:35:31 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940591 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940591 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:35:22 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940494 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940494 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:14:34 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940425 said by mewing80:

Is it possible you may get a cisco box instead of a motorola?

Not likely. My sister pays for the DVR, had a 6416. I finally got her to call and get another, they sent a 7232 Moto. I told her to ask for the Cisco, but the rep was a jerk about it and she didn't fight him.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940425 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:53:35 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940397 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27940397 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:47:51 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27939331 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27939331 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:33:06 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27938121
Verizon sells several different kinds of remotes on their own website. The 2-button (controls two devices) one is the cheapest and the one that each new subscribers get. So I guess the only people that pay money for one are those that want a nicer remote or already gotten their free 2-button remote.

I will go ahead and order a 2-button one from the TV set, I am so used to the 2-button one that it doesn't make sense to pay for something fancier. The only reason I am even ordering one is that my wife recently dropped and cracked the one that we had since installation several years ago, it still works just looks bad.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27938121 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:30:20 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27937128 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27937128 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:41:54 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27937114 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27937114 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:38:07 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27936926
I noticed the order remote menu choice for some time, never tried it because it wasn't clear if there was a charge for it or not?

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27936926 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:38:27 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27936234 said by Grover8:

If you have one of the old Motorola 6xxx series, whether it be a DVR or non-DVR, you can upgrade for free via a trick.

Verizon is offering Free NHL preview til January 31st. Now when you have the old box and try to tune to channel 1470 you will get a message saying you need to upgrade your box to view this channel. This is due to the channel being MPEG-4 which the Motorola 6xxx series do not support. Go through the process and Verizon will ship a new box to you in 3-7 business days via UPS.

Also you can order a new remote if you want also from your TV. Go go to In-Home-Agent and select "get new remote".

The box is a free upgrade. No extra charge other than what your paying monthly for the box.

Enjoy!

Would this work on a free for life 6xxx box? Would I increase any monthly fees? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27936234 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:34:45 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27936027 said by mewing80:

What do you do with the old 6XXX boxes when you get the new ones?

They provide a return postage paid UPS label for the shipping box.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27936027 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:46:23 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27935801 said by bohratom:

said by Jackarino:

Nice! Get those old boxes out!

Yep, the sooner we do, the quicker more HD channels roll out.

Unfortunately they continue to give them out.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27935801 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:48:36 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27935748 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27935748 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:35:27 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27935685 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27935685 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:21:12 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27934648
I got my shipping email with UPS tracking number. It's coming to me tomorrow Tuesday 1/21 from Horsham, PA. I live in Queens, NY. Pretty fast :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27934648 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:24:06 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27933991 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27933991 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:44:38 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27931232 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27931232 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:07:56 EDT Re: How to upgrade to Motorola 7xxx series for free http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27930276 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-How-to-upgrade-to-Motorola-7xxx-series-for-free-27930276 Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:00:07 EDT