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NYBrummie's avatar
NYBrummie
Joining in
12 days ago

How do I get a replacement 360 Box?

One of my 360 boxes has totally died.  A few days ago all of the channel logos on the EPG disappeared, and the channels showed the text of the network name.  I also couldn't access any on demand programmes via the EPG.  It simply said the content couldn't be played.

Today I attempted a reboot by switching the rocker switch off, waiting and turning it back on.  The "Welcome" screen displayed for 25 minutes.  I attempted another reboot and again I never got past the "Welcome" screen.

I tried reporting this to Virgin media over the phone, via chat and via WhatsApp, and none of these worked.  I couldn't get through to a human on the phone, I couldn't get past the bot on the chat and there was no response via WhatsApp.

How do I actually report this and get a new box?

  • newapollo's avatar
    newapollo
    Very Insightful Person

    Hi NYBrummie,

    The original issue of  the channel logos on the EPG disapping, with the channel names being shown as text,  along with being unable to access On Demand programs is due to a lack of internet connection on the TV360 box.

    (There is usually also an onscreen error message displayed such as CS9993 which can be checked, along with a possible solution by opening the following page  https://www.virginmedia.com/help/check/tv-error-codes

    The above may have been caused by a known issue which has been experienced over the past couple of days. 

    Whenever you have any problems you should use the /check-services/   function to check for problems in your area.  You can also a run a test on your equipment from there.  If nothing is showing  you could also try the automated Service Status number  0800 561 0061.  This often gives details of more local issues down to postcode level.

    The current problem of just displaying the welcome screen may also be due to a lack of an internet connection.  Are you connected wirelessly or via an ethernet cable?  If it's an ethernet cable double check that it's tightly connected into the hub and the 360 box.

    Due to being stuck on the welcome screen you should also try the following.

    Try turning off the 360 by the switch on the back of the box;  then on the front of the 360 box  hold down both the power button and the - (minus) button at the same time. Then turn on the 360 again whilst keeping hold of those buttons for a further 30 seconds.

    If the power button and the -  button workaround doesn't solve it then try using the power button and the + (plus) button at the same time instead.

     

    • NYBrummie's avatar
      NYBrummie
      Joining in

      There is no issue with internet connection on this box.  My first step was to check my network settings on the box and it displayed a high speed connection.  I replaced the box with one from another room and the replacement box connected just fine.

      • roy247's avatar
        roy247
        Superstar

        When phoning choose the option to report a fault, then ignore all the options offered and hopefully you should then be placed into a queue to speak to someone.

        The other option is to wait here for one of the forum team to respond which might be 2 to 3 days.