If you have a Starlink dish collecting dust, you’ll need to update it by Nov. 17 or it will no longer function, target=”_self” data-id=”fe642f6c-a8e0-4675-ba50-18e46de2077a” href=”https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/1oi21cn/critical_update/”>according to emails sent out by SpaceX.
The company is directing users to place their dishes outside — a perfectly clear view of the sky is not required — and allow the update to download and install, which usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes. The news was first reported by target=”_self” data-id=”fe642f6c-a8e0-4675-ba50-18e46de2077a” href=”https://www.pcmag.com/news/spacex-update-your-inactive-starlink-dishes-now-or-theyll-be-bricked”>our sister site PCMag.
It is critical you perform this software update before Nov. 17, or your Starlink will no…

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