How To Fix 'Invalid Channel' Error on GOtv


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.

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69 Comments

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

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    1. Is showing first time installation

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

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  2. It's showing first time installation

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    1. What should I do now to restore my missing chennels

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    1. 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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  4. my gotv is showing me first timer installation

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  5. I got my own fixed, by following the installation

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  6. Excellent
    It worked
    Thank you very much.

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

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  8. Thank you very much the steps were very helpful

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  9. I have followed all the step it still showing invalid

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  10. My gotv channel 29 is showing invalid number

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

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

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

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  15. My Gotv is showing inlavid after following this steps

    What else can I do ?

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

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  17. So wonderful
    Even all lost channels were restored

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    1. All my channels are showing invalid channels

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

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

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  20. Thanks for this, it is really helpful

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

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

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  24. The invalid issue is showing again oooooo please help me out please

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


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  26. Thank you.. Follow up www.espbase.com

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  27. I can't click on the information central

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  28. I tried as u av said is showing No bouquet information currently available in your country pls what can I do to restore it again.

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  29. It not working.. it still saying invalid channel number

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  30. Hi! I tried the steps as specified here and its still showing invalid channels, what is the best way to correct this problem?

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  31. Still not working, gotv is a complete mess

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

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  33. I've tried all the steps and the channels aren't still showing 😭

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  34. Num 5 and 24 is not showing pls help ,I follow all d instructions still not showing

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  35. What is wrong with gotv channel my gotv is just write 😡😡😡😠

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  36. Please somebody help me how can I get the channels back.
    Have followed all the steps

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

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

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  39. Thank you so much I just tried this and it works all the channels are back.

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