Dish Network has many packages such as America’s Top 120, America’s Top 200, America’s Top 250, and many others and it has hundreds of channels in total but maybe you need to access some channels that are not available in the package you subscribed to. Fortunately, there are some basic measures that you can follow to unblock all channels on Dish Network service. Here is a guide on how to unlock all Dish Network channels:
Things You'll Need:
- Dish Network Account
- Dish Network Receiver
- Internet and computer
Step 1: Identify Your Dish Network Receiver Model
The first step is therefore to identify which Satellite receiver you have from Dish. The four primary Dish models include the Hopper, Joey, Wally, and the VIP series. The model number is often written on the outer part of the Dish receiver box on the front side of it.
Knowing the exact model is relevant because the directions to unlock might differ based on the receiver.
Step 2 - Go to the Dish Network Website
To contact Dish Network, visit the company’s website located at www. dish. com. The login link is located at the top right corner of the page and can be seen by clicking the “Login” link. This will redirect you to the customer login section of the website.
Key in your Dish Network account number and password. Then, click “Submit”. If you have forgotten the login information, there is a possibility you will be required to seek assistance from Dish customer care.
Step 3 – View Account Details To complete the process of registering to play on the site, the next step is to view the account details.
After logging into your account, you will be able to view the details of subscribed packages, billing information, support, ‘refer a friend’ bonuses, etc.
You should go over each section and ensure that you understand certain numbers for your equipment, packages, and pricing. It is significant for a user to comprehend their current Dish details to access all the channels.
Step 4 – Analysis of Receiver CAID
Next, even though you are still logged into your Dish account you need to find out your receiver Conditional Access Identifier (CAID). This is an access code that enables your Dish box to decode scrambled satellite signals.
Where is my Dish receiver CAID located? To do this, go to the My Equipment tab, and then choose your Dish receiver device. Keep scrolling down the page until you find ‘Conditional Access ID’ – this string of numbers and letters is your CAID. Write it down because you will need it later on.
Step 5 – Unlock Codes Provided on the Website
Once you possess your Dish Network CAID, it is possible to use a website tool to create master unlock codes that relate to the receiver box you have.
Several sites exist with which the user can interact; one of them is Sat Codes. tv. Now you should go there and scroll down to the Dish Network section. Go to the final stage and type in the receiver CAID as well as ticking on the Unlock All Channels check box. After that, click on the “Generate Codes” button.
Step 6 – The final step is to write down the Unlock codes
It will show you 6 master unlock codes for your Dish receiver. Take pen and paper, and then write these codes in a very careful manner. Check that your writing is neat and clear and you don’t mix up some numbers/letters, say 0 and O or 0 and Q respectively.
You need to reread your codes at least two or three times because a single error can cause the unlock not to function as expected.
Step 7 – Start the Reboot Process
This then brings us to the actual unlock process – this includes power cycling your Dish receiver and inputting codes.
First, turn off the dish receiver by pressing the power button on your dish remote. If there is also a reset button on the receiver, press that to turn off the receiver completely.
Turn off the Dish receiver by disconnecting it from the electrical outlet and leave it disconnected for around one minute. This deletes other data in the temporary memory that might hinder the unlock codes.
Step 8 – Enter Your Unlock Codes
Connect the Dish receiver back into the system. Before it starts booting up, press the MENU button on your Dish remote several times to interrupt it.
There will be only a white window in which you have to type some numeric codes. Enter your 1st unlock code from the website with the numbers buttons on the remote control. After entering the code, you need to press the # key.
If done correctly, the Dish will shut down and power back up with the message saying that channel unlocks were accomplished.
Important: To unlock the phone you have to input all the 6 unlock codes from the website and for every code you set you have to restart your phone. Therefore, repeat steps 7 to 8 until all codes have been inserted successfully into the appropriate categories.
Step 9 – Rescan Channels on Dish
If all the unlock codes were entered correctly, the last process to take is rescanning channels to enable your Dish receiver to identify the new unlocked programs.
To do this go to the menu bar and select settings, then diagnostics, and finally switch check. This will make your Dish box search for available programming.
After the scan is complete, exit the screen until you go back to the channel guide. Scroll up/down and now all channels will be unlocked even premium ones, enjoy!
Happy Browsing with Your Unlocked Dish Network Channels!
Adhering to the above-mentioned procedures will systematically unmask all possible stations that are present in your Dish Network account. Not anymore having to fork out for expensive packages or extra services! Add that to cutting your regional sports fees and you can save a lot of money.
But as it has been mentioned, Dish does release system updates which can re-lock the channels from time to time. But sometimes it may be necessary to enter the combination again, so you might need to redo the process periodically. But now you are aware of what must be done within a few steps at most.
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