Error 020 after doing all the right things

After the update of 10-19-23, I started getting lots of 020 errors, after not having them for about a year.  This Roku Ultra was a replacement, sent to me after Roku figured out that the multiple 020 errors my previous device was giving were caused by a defective device.  I'm pretty convinced that the software update is the source of the problem.  

Despite that, I went through the placebo process of unplugging and replugging HDMI cables and power a few times, and it made no difference, as the 020 errors persist.  Older Rokus that were also 4k, had none of these 020 problems, even when playing HDCP content, hence I think the engineers have installed a weakness in the newer devices and/or software.  

I'd like Roku staff to explain why perfectly fine HDMI cables, even those provided by Roku function flawlessly on non-Roku devices, but with the latest Roku Ultra, the HDMI connections have apparently become ridiculously unreliable.  I don't buy it!  A Fire Cube has the same specs and works fine with the same cables.  

Something you folks should give some thought to is that all this cable plugging and unplugging is a major pain in the ass to anyone who has their devices in an entertainment center.  I have to roll up the carpet, pull the cabinet out, then get on my hands and knees with a flashlight and grope around for the connections, as the cabinet has a back with minimal access to the back of the components.  

HDMI cables have been reliably connecting devices for many years, and last for many years without being disturbed.  If no one else in the Universe has to **bleep** their HDMI connections to keep their equipment working, why is it necessary in order to keep a Roku Ultra working?  

You might as well face it guys/gals, if other manufacturers can make streaming devices work without all the 020 (HDCP error) hassle, maybe it's time to stop blaming non-defective cables and address the issue once and for all. 

OK, but I don’t hook to an hdmi cable- the stick is part of the connection.  I have performed everything as directed and am still getting the error.  Now what? Time to buy a new one I suppose?

What if I can’t unplug the cables without removing the TV (8 feet) from the wall? 

This has started recently for me, daily, again, after several months of going away.

My theory now is Roku does it on purpose when sales are slow. Because most of the solutions only work temporarily, people get frustrated and some go buy a new Roku device.

Gotta love throwaway capitalism. I really wouldn't mind buying a new box every five years or so. But, like with cell phones, they now want to find ways to force you to buy a new product every 2-3 years even though the newer products are only marginally better. Because profit for the rich. At the expense of the consumers and our planet. Such a crock

Sadly, I'd have to destroy my entire AV setup in order to use such a short cable.  It still begs the question, why does every other streaming device work with any length of cable?  Also, why does the error appear on my streaming stick that doesn't use a cable at all?  

Maybe SOME devices will work with an embarrassingly "short one," but that's not an ideal solution.  

Good luck. HDMI signals don't usually degrade unless the cable is 10 feet or more. I've changed cables twice with no impact.

Recently, my recurring errors have stopped again. Goes in streaks for a few days or weeks, and then goes back to normal for weeks or months