In our previous post, we discussed how to scan GOtv channels. In today’s guide, we are going to look at the GOtv automatic scanning problem.
Sometimes, after scanning your GOtv decoder, you may find out that the decoder is not able to scan and detect channels automatically. When this happens, the automatic scanning can’t be completed, which means your lost channels won’t be restored.
There are many issues that may cause GOtv automatic scanning to fail, like a weak antenna signal, glitches in decoder software, wrong alignment of the GOtv antenna, etc.
However, these problems can be fixed. So, if you are having issues with automatic scanning of your GOtv or your lost channels fail to restore after scanning, then you need to go through this guide to get the comprehensive solution you desire.
GOtv Automatic Scanning Problem
If you lose GOtv channels and they fail to be restored after automatic scanning, it means there is an issue somewhere that led to that. Some of the common issues that may lead to the GOtv automatic scanning problem are
1. Weak Antenna Signal
One of the major reasons why your GOtv automatic scanning may fail is due to a weak antenna connection. If the signal from your GOtv is weak, your decoder may not be able to find channels, leading to failed scanning.
2. Glitches in GOtv Decoder Software
Another reason why your GOtv automatic scanning may not be completed is software glitches in your GOtv decoder. If there is any form of bug in your decoder software, the scanning may not be completed; hence, your lost channels can’t be restored.
3. Wrong Antenna Alignment
If your GOtv antenna is not properly positioned to receive a strong and stable signal from the nearest tower, the automatic scanning won’t be completed either.
Wrong antenna alignment means that the antenna is facing the wrong direction, is blocked by trees or buildings, or is too slow. When any or a combination of these occurs, your GOtv automatic scanning won’t be completed, leading to failure to restore lost channels.
4. GOtv Transmission Problem
The last but not least issue that can cause your GOtv automatic scanning to fail on our list is if there is an issue with GOtv transmission. If you scan your GOtv during technical upgrades or weather interference, such automatic scanning may not be completed, thereby making it impossible to restore the lost channels.
How to Fix GOtv Automatic Scanning Problem
Now that you know some reasons that may cause your GOtv automatic scanning to fail, let’s briefly look at how it can be fixed.
- Ensure that your GOtv antenna is connected properly and that it is plugged in properly into the “Antenna In” port.
- Position your antenna properly to get strong and stable signal from the closest GOtv tower
- Restart your GOtv decoder and rescan manually.
- If none of the above measures work for you, then you should reset your decoder to factory settings or contact GOtv customer support for assistance.
What to do if GOtv is not scanning all channels?
If your GOtv is not scanning all channels, you should ensure that the antenna is connected firmly to the “Antenna In” port, position the antenna properly to get a strong signal from the nearest GOtv tower, and restart and rescan it manually again. However, if this fails, then you should reset your decoder to factory settings or contact GOtv customer support for help.