Yes, there is a setting you can disable it. Just follow the steps here:
https://support.astro.com.my/question/profi...tion-on-startup

Is the operating mode of your Ultra Box is currently under Plug & Play mode?
Meaning your Ultra Box is not connected to the satellite dish, and uses only Internet connection like WiFi?

If you are okay with the pricing and happy with the channels subscribed, no point to change to current package.
It is more expensive if you want current package with add-on channels to match legacy superpack 1.

The one you quoted on the spoiler, is 2023 version. You can refer to the Apr 2024 version here: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...#entry109501353

there's no equivalent package to replace the Superpack 1, am I right?
There is an equivalent package for your Super Pack 1. That would be Platinum Lite Pack.

First of all, what is it that you're looking for? And why you're thinking of switching to the new packs?

How does your Ultra Box remote control look like? Does it have Netflix button?

Maybe try Reset the remote first?
Do the "Press and hold 7 and 9 for 3 seconds..." that one first, then configure again from Step 1?

The one that you're using, is the very first version of Ultra Box remote control .
The current one today, has Netflix button one.

You can try walk-in to your nearest Astro Exclusive Partners branch, tell them you want to exchange your remote control to a new remote.
As long your current remote is not faulty, you can exchange it for free.
https://support.astro.com.my/astro-near-me#exclusive-partner

In the whole Malaysia, there's only 20 branches you can do that (refer image below, circled in red).

The one that you're using, is the very first version of Ultra Box remote control .
The current one today, has Netflix button one.

You can try walk-in to your nearest Astro Exclusive Partners branch, tell them you want to exchange your remote control to a new remote.
As long your current remote is not faulty, you can exchange it for free.
https://support.astro.com.my/astro-near-me#exclusive-partner

In the whole Malaysia, there's only 20 branches you can do that (refer image below, circled in red).

They just take your Astro remote control back, then give you a new one, and that's all, right?

Did they ask for your Astro account details? Or ask anything else?

Sports channels rebranding only. Nothing got to do with monthly subscription changes.

matter of time..

before they phase out all those legacy packages...

forced or "silently upgrade" your package to newer one 

From what I observe from the EPG, I think the purpose of Astro Grandstand 810 is like, it is "to recommend content for you to watch".
As in like, you want to watch sports but don't know which one to watch. Hence, Astro Grandstand channel will be the go-to channel for you.
This seems to make sense especially when Astro has a lot of sports channels, but you don't know which to begin with...
Also, those TV screens you see at commercial establishments like mamak or restaurant showing Astro sports channels, they can just tune and stay on CH810 and wouldn't need to purposely tune to other channel just because there's big matches from different sports events.

Hence, there may be cases where both Astro Grandstand and Astro Premier League channels may simulcasting the same live sports match.
And then at other times, Astro Grandstand and Astro Sports Plus channel may simulcasting the same live sports match.
But I also notice that some live sport match aired only on Astro Grandstand and nowhere else.

Just a waste of resources.
Those EPL fans will know how to find the contents they want and no need recommendation.

Unfortunately, no. There’s no option to disable autoplay on homepage.