doesn't Astro state that the Ultrabox needs dCSS to be able to receive channels? That's what I remembered at least.
That is true in the past, but no longer true today.
DCSS LNB is no longer mandatory for Ultra Box since end-2022. Read this for more info: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...#entry106111484

This is a shocking news to hear that we are running on Universal LNB too. If that's the case I'll revert the settings to Universal then.
Yes. On your Satellite Settings, you'll need to make sure the LNB Type setting is set to Universal.
If you use Universal LNB on your satellite dish, but your "LNB Type" setting is in dCSS, you may experience SCNA/Switch to Continuous Viewing message on certain channels.

1. when the box asking a yes no question when we tune to another channel after clicking the 'Switch Now' button.
The "Would you like to stay on this programme?" message with a Yes and No option, will appear when you are not watching the Live broadcast of the TV channel you're currently watching.
Common reasons is because you tried to either "Play from Start", or "Switch to Continuous Viewing" or you pause/rewind the TV channel earlier on.

That message is to remind you before you try to tune to other channel that:
- You are NOT watching the Live broadcast of the channel
- If you select No (means proceed to tune to other channel), it will discard the playback you were watching earlier.

For example:
1) The live programme airs on 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
2) At 8:40pm, you press "Play from Start" or "Pause" on your Astro remote. This means you're no longer watching the live moment — you're now watching from an earlier point.
3) From this point on, if you try to switch to another channel, a message will appear: "Would you like to stay on this programme?"
4) This happens even if the programme hasn't ended yet, because you're watching a delayed version.
5) If you select No, that playback will be discarded, and you won’t be able to continue watching it from where you left off — unless you rewind all over again, or you’ve recorded it and choose to watch it from your recordings.

Remember, the moment you Play from Start or Live Pause, it means the viewing is no longer "live" as what the rest of the people watches the channel anymore.

And it is considered a general practice among pay TV providers that such message would appear when tuning to other channel, because it is to prevent accidental channel switching.

(Elderly find it extremely annoying not being able to switch channel)
You got to guide the elderly that when they see this message, it means whatever they see on the screen now is not the "live" channel, and it is asking you to double confirm whether you really want to tune to other channel or not.
If they're sure that they don't want to watch this channel anymore, just select No.

2. Astro not automatically changing to Plug and Play when the weather is not good outside. (Like why must I click 'Switch Now' for this to work...)
Not exactly sure why. Probably is to get consent from the user that they want to temporarily continue watching the channel via Internet connection instead of satellite.

3. Astro Ultra UI starting at the Home page where it randomly starts playing the video preview.
Likely because Astro want to force encourage people to explore their On Demand content library; create public awareness that viewers can stream more shows via On Demand.
Otherwise, we all would keep complain that the TV channels programming keep repeating non-stop (which is true, especially non-Astro channels which pay TV providers like Astro have little to no control over it).

It is a way to urge you to explore their On Demand content library first; you can pick and watch your shows from there.
Even for those who don't know that they can stream shows through On Demand there, will get to know that they're able to do so.
It's like flash it on your face "Nah ambik kau, watch it On Demand".

As for the preview autoplay feature, it's basically Astro "copying" what Netflix and other streaming apps been doing.
It auto-plays a short clip or trailer from that show, to get your attention, make you interested to watch that show.
Otherwise, we all would keep complain "Astro got nothing to watch, other than sports". 

(If someone has a way to prevent that please teach me)
As of today, there is no setting to disable preview autoplay.

Why cant it just land at Channel 100 or whatever channel it was playing before.
Put the box to standby mode whenever you're not watching (press the power button on Astro remote control).
FYI, it is okay to leave the box on overnight.

Tip: When you're on that On Demand home page, you can just guide the elderly to just straightaway press the channel number that they want to watch, and it'll tune to the channel right away.
No need to purposely press "Back" button to exit to the main TV viewing screen.

Can't because my siblings use recording feature 😭. Hopefully they'll introduce an option to turn off the autoplay.

Now need to dig deeper which channel is low viewership numbers in astro & also ceases in international market too (because into streaming platform only)

Is this true?

If my contract end of this Nov/2025 ... what will happen if I subscribe?

But 12 months contract

Thanks @joshhd! Very clear information!
By the way, the HBO auto-renew contract, the price is back to the original or will always remain the same promotion price?

[*] The 12-month contract will automatically renew every year. Meaning, you’ll remain in a continuous contract for life (only for the Max app addon itself) unless you either downgrade to a non-contract plan or cancel the Max app add-on at least one month before the contract's renewal date.

[*] Upon subscribing to the 12 month contract plan, you will enjoy the same price forever.

What page is that? I don’t recall any issue using Astro with UniFi.

Just launch My Astro app on your Ultra Box. There's 2 methods you can do that:
1) Press home, then you'll see a small My Astro logo on top right corner (just next to the Settings gear icon).
2) Press home, scroll down to Apps rail, keep pressing Right arrow until you see "My Astro".

Bit of history tonite..10pm

First time ever Astro will show all 10 PL games on their channels..they have opened up extra channels as well as using Astro Arena 1 and 2..

It completes their all 380 PL Live games on TV coverage for the 1st time this season..

Thanks Josh. So there are 1) SFH1, 2) PRM1, 3) PFH2 (current version), as of April 2022. Three years down the road, is PFH2 the still the latest version?

From your post, I understand there's no significant difference for user experience.

Dear both. Does Super Pack 1 (legacy pack) eligible for texts highlighted in bold above?