🎛️ Tv-Player: Advanced Settings Guide (Full Setup + Explanations)

Auto Start on Boot 🔄

• What it does: Launches Tv-Player automatically when your device turns on.

• Why it matters: Saves you from relaunching manually after a power loss or restart.

• Real-life tip: Great on Firestick if your power goes out — Tv-Player comes back on its own.

• Troubleshooting: Make sure battery optimization isn't preventing startup. Check app permissions.

Auto Start on Wake-Up ⏰

• What it does: Launches Tv-Player when your device wakes from sleep.

• Why it matters: Quickly resumes viewing without needing to relaunch the app.

• Real-life tip: Helpful if your TV sleeps overnight — Tv-Player opens as soon as you turn on the screen.

Start Playback on App Start ▶️

• What it does: Automatically plays the last channel you watched.

• Why it matters: Skips the guide and jumps straight into viewing.

• Real-life tip: If you always watch the same news channel, this saves clicks.

Confirm Exit by Second Back ❗

• What it does: Requires pressing back twice to close the app.

• Why it matters: Prevents accidental exits, especially on sensitive remotes.

Backup & Restore 💾

• What it does: Backs up your playlists, groups, settings, and guide layout.

• Why it matters: Essential for switching devices or after resets.

• Real-life tip: Backup before factory resetting your Firestick. Restore later in seconds.

Add Playlist ➕

• What it does: Connects Tv-Player to your IPTV service.

• Why it matters: Loads all your live channels and guide.

• Real-life tip: Use Xtream login when possible — it includes guide and VOD.

Update on App Start 🔄

• What it does: Refreshes the playlist every time the app opens.

• Why it matters: Always keeps channels and logos up to date.

Auto Update Interval ⏳

• What it does: Automatically updates playlists on a timer.

• Why it matters: Keeps content current without needing manual updates.

EPG Source per Playlist 📅

• What it does: Assigns a guide source to each playlist.

• Why it matters: Without this, your channels may show “No Information.”

Logos Priority 🏷️

• What it does: Decides where channel logos come from (playlist or EPG).

• Why it matters: Cleaner browsing, faster channel recognition.

Catch-Up ⏪

• What it does: Lets you watch earlier shows on supported channels.

• Why it matters: Like a rewind button for live TV.

Manage Groups 📂

• What it does: Show or hide categories like News, Movies, Sports.

• Why it matters: Keeps your channel list focused on what you watch.

Playlist Sorting 🔢

• What it does: Changes the order playlists appear.

• Why it matters: Put your most-used service at the top.

TV Guide Sources 📡

• What it does: Sets your EPG (guide) links.

• Why it matters: Displays what's playing now and next.

Past Days to Keep 📆

• What it does: Stores past guide data.

• Why it matters: Needed for Catch-Up features.

Update Interval ⏲️

• What it does: Refreshes guide every X hours.

• Why it matters: Keeps showtimes current.

Update on App Start 🔄

• What it does: Refreshes the EPG when you launch the app.

Update on Playlist Change 🔁

• What it does: Refreshes guide if you switch playlists.

• Why it matters: Ensures the guide matches the new channel list.

Clear EPG 🧹

• What it does: Deletes old guide data.

• Why it matters: Fixes blank or incorrect program info.

Channel Logos 🖼️

• What it does: Displays icons for each channel.

• Why it matters: Makes navigating faster.

Clear Logos Cache ❌

• What it does: Deletes saved logos.

• Why it matters: Fixes outdated or missing logos.

Channel Name Editor ✏️

• What it does: Strips tags like (EN), HD.

• Why it matters: Makes the guide cleaner.

Show Channel Numbers 🔢

• What it does: Adds numeric channel IDs.

• Why it matters: Great if you use a numbered remote.

Highlight Current Program 🌟

• What it does: Highlights the live show in the guide.

Language / Font / Colors 🎨

• What it does: Customize interface text and theme.

• Why it matters: Makes Tv-Player easier to read.

Transparency 🪟

• What it does: Adjusts how see-through menus are.

Sort Groups / Show All Channels 📚

• What it does: Organize groups and show/hide master list.

Buffer Size 🧪

• What it does: Sets how much video pre-loads.

• Why it matters: A larger buffer reduces freezing.

Decoder Mode ⚙️

• What it does: Switch between hardware/software decoding.

• Why it matters: Fixes playback issues on some devices.

Auto Frame Rate (AFR) 🎞️

• What it does: Matches the frame rate to your TV.

• Why it matters: Smooth playback, no jitter.

Multiview 👀

• What it does: Lets you watch 2–4 channels at once.

• Why it matters: Great for sports and news tracking.

Use External Player 🎥

• What it does: Play streams in apps like VLC or MX Player.

Set Recording Folder 📁

• What it does: Choose where to save recordings.

• Real-life tip: Use a USB drive on Firestick via OTG cable.

Record Now 🔴

• What it does: Records the show you're currently watching.

Schedule Recording 📆

• What it does: Record shows that air later.

Recording Offsets ⏰

• What it does: Add time before/after the program.

• Why it matters: Avoids missing the beginning or end.

Enable Catch-Up 🔁

• What it does: Lets you rewind to past shows.

• Why it matters: Great for watching missed episodes.

• Real-life tip: Only works if your IPTV provider supports it.

Set Days / Type 📅

• What it does: Sets how many days you can go back.

Use from Guide 🧭

• How: In the guide, select a past program and tap "Play".

Backup Data 🔐

• What it does: Saves your full setup.

• Why it matters: Easily restore after app uninstall or device change.

Restore Data ♻️

• What it does: Loads a saved configuration.

Enable PIN Lock 🔢

• What it does: Requires a PIN to open locked content.

Lock Channels / Groups 🚫

• Why it matters: Hide adult content or secure your favorites.

Require PIN For Settings 🛠️

• What it does: Prevents unwanted menu changes.

Hide Channels 🙈

• What it does: Remove individual channels from the guide.

Block Channels 🔒

• What it does: Restrict viewing unless PIN is entered.

Create Custom Groups ⭐

• What it does: Build your own channel lists (e.g., Kids, Sports).

Edit Channel Names ✏️

• What it does: Rename channels to your preference.