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How To Fix “Invalid Channel” Error on GOtv

Tamuno ReubenPosted by
April 28, 2020
Aside from the usual E16 error which displays on your screen, “invalid channel” error is an evitable error that frustrates most GOtv subscribers. It is an unexpected error, that is, it just happens. And most times we don't know how to fix it because we can't trace its cause. If you always see this error on your screen anytime you click on a particular channel, especially the one you love to watch, follow the steps below to fix it.

How To Fix “Invalid Channel” Error on GOtv

1. Press the MENU button on your remote. If you have the old remote, this button is found at the bottom of the remote. If you have the new remote, please check the top left of the remote. It is that visible green button looking at you. 

2. Scroll down to INFORMATION CENTRAL.

3. Press the OK button. It will display the signal strength and quality of your decoder. 
How To Fix “Invalid Channel” Error on GOtv
4. Press the INFO button. On the old remote, it is that white button directly below the TV GUIDE button. On the new remote, this button is black, has a symbol that looks like small letter I on it. Something like this 👉i.

5. Once you press the INFO button, you will see numbers 1 – 7 on your screen. Press 7 on your remote. 
How To Fix “Invalid Channel” Error on GOtv
6. Allow your decoder to reboot until it gets to FIRST TIME INSTALLATION.

7. Press the OK button after each prompt until it gets to the point where your decoder starts scanning for channels. Allow it to finish this process. Take note of the total number of channels scanned. If it is between 66 and 81, you are good to go. The old decoder is able to scan about 66 – 71 channels whereas the new decoder can give you 70 – 81 channels. 

8. Check your channel list to confirm whether those invalid channels are there or not. If they are not there, repeat the process. If they are there, drop a word of gratitude here. 

If your decoder has been showing SEARCHING FOR SIGNAL for some days now, call the person who did the installation to reposition your antenna. For GOtv, DStv and StarTimes subscriptions, contact me: 08035232107. You won't regret activating your subscription(s) at Tammy's Tranzact.
  • 49 Comments
    1. Unknown10 April 2021 at 16:46

      After following all the steps the decoder is not rebooting...for how long does it take

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      1. Unknown23 April 2021 at 07:48

        Is showing first time installation

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      2. Unknown23 May 2021 at 16:32

        After click on information my gotv is showing me this no bouquet information currently available in your country

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    2. Unknown16 April 2021 at 06:57

      Invalid numbers on 25 23

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    3. Unknown5 June 2021 at 18:10

      It's showing first time installation

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      1. Unknown6 June 2021 at 15:32

        What should I do now to restore my missing chennels

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    4. Unknown8 June 2021 at 05:01

      Invalid channel

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    5. Unknown20 June 2021 at 17:03

      Thanks for the feedback

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    6. Unknown5 July 2021 at 12:12

      Invalid channels

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      1. Unknown15 July 2021 at 01:10

        My gotv is showing invalid channel i tried to do it and is showing me, no bouquet information currently available in country

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    7. Unknown14 July 2021 at 18:01

      my gotv is showing me first timer installation

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    8. Queezyblack18 July 2021 at 19:58

      I got my own fixed, by following the installation

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    9. Jane19 July 2021 at 19:41

      Excellent
      It worked
      Thank you very much.

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    10. Unknown23 July 2021 at 14:16

      My channel 29 is invalid

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    11. Unknown24 July 2021 at 19:42

      My g t v is showing me, no bouquet currently available in your country

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    12. Prolific Writer24 July 2021 at 19:45

      It's not working

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    13. Unknown24 July 2021 at 19:48

      My channel 29 is invalid

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    14. Unknown25 July 2021 at 02:06

      Thank you very much the steps were very helpful

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    15. Unknown25 July 2021 at 10:54

      Wow, it worked

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    16. Unknown25 July 2021 at 19:16

      I have followed all the step it still showing invalid

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    17. Kings Tech26 July 2021 at 18:36

      My gotv Chanel 29 is invalid

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    18. Unknown1 August 2021 at 20:35

      My gotv Chanel 29 is invalid

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    19. Unknown2 August 2021 at 11:30

      My gotv channel 29 is showing invalid number

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    20. Sherry4 August 2021 at 20:58

      Some channels missing even after trying Al this steps yet no way

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    21. Unknown7 August 2021 at 12:12

      Is showing me no bouquet information currently available in your country
      Please help me
      I have tried all
      Only 10 channels is showing 😭

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    22. Unknown9 August 2021 at 15:52

      Tried all the steps still not working😭😭😭 some channels are still missing

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    23. Unknown10 August 2021 at 02:36

      My Gotv is showing inlavid after following this steps

      What else can I do ?

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    24. Unknown21 August 2021 at 19:48

      My channel 29 is invalid

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    25. Unknown25 August 2021 at 16:22

      I tried the steps yet it's still showing me invalid channels. What else do I do?

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    26. Victor Oladipo keys27 August 2021 at 19:12

      So wonderful
      Even all lost channels were restored

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      1. Unknown17 October 2021 at 14:08

        All my channels are showing invalid channels

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    27. Unknown2 September 2021 at 17:35

      Thanks so much sir.... it's fine now

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    28. Unknown10 September 2021 at 23:40

      Thanks very much. It works

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    29. Unknown14 September 2021 at 05:37

      Is not working

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    30. Unknown22 September 2021 at 17:07

      It's showing first time installation, what do I do?

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    31. Unknown14 October 2021 at 08:09

      Why is it showing me invalid Chanel
      And I tried to fixes it is saying another thing

      What do I do now

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    32. Doris16 October 2021 at 20:26

      Thanks dear.. it worked

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      1. Unknown21 March 2022 at 19:47

        How did you do it please because have followed all the steps

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    33. Unknown16 October 2021 at 22:50

      Is not working o

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    34. Unknown17 October 2021 at 03:02

      I tried the steps they told me but is it showing me invalid, what next please.

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    35. Unknown17 October 2021 at 15:10

      Thanks so much it's worked ....n my husband is so proud of me..... God bless you for this information


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    36. Unknown2 November 2021 at 20:10

      No2 and No9 is not showing

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    37. Unknown4 December 2021 at 18:06

      Thanks alot

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    38. Unknown6 December 2021 at 10:47

      It's not working

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    39. Unknown14 January 2022 at 08:11

      My Channel 2,9,17,25 is not showing at all...

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    40. Unknown29 March 2022 at 17:58

      After following all the steps, Africa magic Yoruba is still showing invalid channel

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    41. Tamuno Reuben12 July 2022 at 10:07

      Hello guy, the post has been updated. Kindly check.

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