Freeview has confirmed that a trio of changes have just hit UK homes including on channel shutting down for good.
If you use Freeview to get your fix of nightly entertainment, there’s some bad news. The free-to-use service has just announced a trio of changes that include one terrestrial channel shutting down for good. GINX TV first launched in July 2024, offering Esports content such as live gaming events, news, and lifestyle programming from around the world 24 hours a day.
Sadly, after less than a year on air, the team behind the channel has decided to call time on the over-the-air service.
Right now, you can’t view GINX TV, but it will be switched back on via Channelbox in the coming weeks. It’s wort noting that this is only viewable via an internet connection and not through the aerial on your roof.
Explaining more, GINX TV told Mirror Online: “GINX TV would like to clarify that we’re not closing down and remain committed to serving our Freeview audience. Whilst we are making changes to our Freeview distribution services we will no longer be available on channel 282, however, we are excited to announce that GINX TV will be accessible on Freeview through ‘Channelbox’ on channel 271.
“The move to Channelbox enables GINX to continue delivering what we do best: the latest gaming news, live gameplay streams every weekday, and exclusive esports events from across the world. We want to thank our loyal Freeview audience for their continued support and assure viewers that GINX remains your home for all things gaming on TV.”
So that’s the first change, but there are two further updates on Freeview this week.
Firstly, London Live – which recently closed it broadcasting – has now been switched to London TV with this channel showing programmes such as Murder by the Sea, Medical Detectives and Judge Judy, along with daily news from the capital.
The final change is the release of “That’s Oldies” in the Greater Manchester area which has replaced the That’s Fabulous music service on channel 78.
Freeview users are now being urged to check their screens and retune things to make sure their planner is fully up to date.
“On 22nd January 2025 some broadcasters are making changes to their channels. You will need to retune to update your TV and keep your channels and TV Guide up to date,” Freeview explained in an update on its website.
Here’s how to retune your TV today.
HOW TO RETUNE YOUR FREEVIEW BOX
Automatic retunes vary slightly depending on which device you have, but they usually include the following simple steps. If these do not match your device, please refer to your instruction manual for specific instructions.
• Press menu on your box or TV remote control.
• Select set-up, installation, update or a similar option. If you’re asked for a password, the default code is 1234 or 0000.
• Select first-time installation (sometimes called factory reset, full retune or default settings).
• Press OK if your equipment asks if it’s OK to delete existing channels, then your retune should start automatically.
• If prompted, save the channels that are found.
