Startimes has made significant strides in improving their software, and I recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and feature-rich TV platform. However, I suggest they continue to work on expanding their channel offerings and addressing the occasional freezing issues. Overall, I'm pleased with the upgrade and look forward to seeing future improvements.
This method works best for Startimes S300 and S380 models. It requires patience—an OTA upgrade can take 15–30 minutes.
: Once powered on, the decoder will typically update the home screen. After a few seconds, a notification should appear stating "software update" . startimes software upgrade top
New firmware resolves common system glitches, random reboots, and UI lag.
Never turn off the power or unplug the decoder while the upgrade is in progress. A progress percentage bar will usually appear on the screen. Startimes has made significant strides in improving their
firmware but forces the decoder to re-scan and update its channel list and system configuration. Summary of Pros & Cons Performance Ease of Use : Most updates are automated or handled via the remote. Reliability
: Resolves common software bugs such as freezing or slow menu navigation. This method works best for Startimes S300 and S380 models
Before a major , protect your settings. Decoders often do not have cloud backup, but if you are using a StarTimes Solar or Android-based device:
As of , StarTimes is heavily focusing on two major fronts:
Select the file from your USB drive and press OK .
Speeds up menu navigation and fixes lagging remote control responsiveness.