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How to fix TiviMate on Android TV

Android TV and Google TV boxes (including many TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips) can run almost any IPTV player. Menus vary slightly by manufacturer, but the fixes are the same.

Step 1: Test your line

Before resetting your Android TV or reinstalling TiviMate, confirm the provider's server is answering and see how many of your connections are in use.

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Step 2: Fix TiviMate on Android TV

Re-enter your line in TiviMate

Add playlist → Xtream Codes login → enter the server address, username and password. TiviMate also accepts a plain M3U URL.

Clear the app cache

Settings → Apps → See all apps → select the app → Clear cache, then Force stop.

Change TiviMate's playback settings

  • Settings → Playback: adjust buffer size and auto frame rate (AFR). A larger buffer smooths unstable streams at the cost of a slower channel change.
  • Settings → Playlists → select your playlist → Update playlist after your provider changes channels or servers.

Rule out your network

If the box has an Ethernet port, use it. Cheap boxes often have weak 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi that can't sustain HD streams at peak hours.

Restart Android TV properly

Settings → System → Restart (on some models: Device Preferences → About → Restart).

Installing apps on Android TV

Install from Google Play when possible. To sideload, allow the installer app under Settings → Apps → Security & restrictions → Unknown sources (wording varies by brand).

Android TV tips

  • Unbranded “Android boxes” often ship with outdated firmware and weak decoders. Try the app's software decoder if you see green frames or freezes.

Frequently asked questions

Why does TiviMate keep buffering on Android TV?

The usual causes are an overloaded provider server at peak hours, ISP throttling, weak Wi-Fi, or another device using your connection slots. Test your line to see active connections, then try a wired connection and a different stream format in TiviMate.

How do I fix “Invalid URL” or a login error in TiviMate?

Retype the server URL (including the port), username and password by hand to remove hidden spaces, then check the line's status. “Invalid” means the provider rejected the credentials; an unreachable server usually means the domain changed or your ISP blocks it.

How do I clear the cache for TiviMate on Android TV?

Settings → Apps → See all apps → select the app → Clear cache, then Force stop.