GCI Update

GCI stands for Global Channel Information. In a GCI Update the names of the channels and its positions can be changed. The GCI Update usually takes place twice a year when SIRIUS reconfigures its list.

Fig 1: Display - Category All Channels

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GCI update is indicated through a pop up.

Fig 2: Display - Updating List

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Progress of GCI update is indicated by progress bar.

While GCI update is performed:

• Update is displayed instead of channel name
• Audio is muted

After GCI update is finished:

• "All Channel List", Categories must be updated
• Last heard channel should be played or channel 184 (Weather) if last heard is not available any more
• Traffic jump channel list must be relearned
• Instant replay buffer must be deleted
• Filter settings of "Generic Lists" must be set to "All Channels"
• Category "My Favorites" must be cleared
• "Preset List" must be updated and presets which are no longer available must be removed.