Setting Up iMPlayer on Android
💎 Features & Capabilities
Free Version Features:
- Basic playlist management
- Standard EPG support
- Single connection
- Basic player features
- Ad-supported interface
- Limited channel groups
- Basic search functionality
Pro Version Features:
- Ad-free experience
- Multi-screen support
- Advanced EPG integration
- Multiple concurrent connections
- External player support
- Catch-up TV support
- Recording capability
- Premium support
- Custom playlist organization
- Advanced search features
- Channel favorites
- Parental controls
- Multi-language support
- Custom groups
- VOD & Series support
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Auto frame rate matching
- Hardware acceleration
- Custom EPG sources
- Backup & Restore
Pro Version Pricing:
- Monthly: $6.99/month
- Yearly: $39.99/year (Save 52%)
- Lifetime: $69.99 (One-time payment)
Pricing Notice
These prices are as of December 3, 2024. Prices may have changed, please check the app's official website for current pricing.
📱 System Requirements
📱 Compatible Devices
- Android Phones (Android 5.0 or later)
- Android Tablets
- Android TV devices
- Amazon Fire TV devices
- NVIDIA Shield TV
- Google TV devices
- Android Smart TVs
💻 Hardware Requirements
- RAM: 1.5GB minimum recommended
- Storage: At least 100MB free space
- Processor: 1.5GHz or higher
- GPU: OpenGL ES 2.0 support
- Screen Resolution: 720p minimum
- Internet: 5Mbps or faster connection
- Bluetooth (optional, for remotes)
⚙️ Software Requirements
- Android OS: 5.0 or later
- Google Play Services
- Google Play Store access
- Background data enabled
- Video hardware acceleration
- DRM support (for protected content)
- FFmpeg support
🔑 Subscription Requirements
- Active IPTV subscription
- M3U URL or Xtream Codes login
- EPG URL (optional)
- VPN (recommended)
- iMPlayer Pro license (optional)
- Valid payment method
- Google account
📥 Installation Process
Step 1: Download the App
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device
- Search for "iMPlayer Media Player"
- Tap [INSTALL] to download and install
- Authenticate if required
Play Store Link
You can also click here to download iMPlayer Media Player directly.
Step 2: Initial Setup
- Launch iMPlayer app
- Accept the necessary permissions
🔌 Adding Your IPTV Subscription
Method: Xtream Codes Login
tip
This method is preferred as it includes Catch-up feature and automatic EPG loading.
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Enter Your Credentials
- Click "Add New Playlist"
- Select "XC API"
- Name your list
- Enter your server URL
- Enter your username
- Enter your password
- Click "Next"
- Click "Finish"
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Access Content
- Select "Live TV"
- Choose your preferred category
- Select a channel to start watching
🔍 Troubleshooting
⚡ Common Issues and Solutions
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Connection Failed
- Check your internet connection stability
- Verify your playlist URL and XC credentials are correct
- Try using a VPN if your provider recommends it
- Check if your provider's server is operational
- Test both HTTP and HTTPS server URLs
- Verify iMPlayer premium status if required
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Playback Issues
- Test your internet speed (minimum 10Mbps recommended)
- Try different player engines (Built-in/VLC/MX/External)
- Adjust buffer size in iMPlayer settings
- Clear app cache through Android settings
- Check hardware acceleration settings
- Try different stream qualities
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EPG Problems
- Verify your EPG URL is correct and active
- Force EPG update in settings menu
- Check timezone settings in app
- Clear EPG cache in settings
- Try XML/JTV format if one fails
- Allow 24 hours for complete EPG load
🛡️ Security Tips
- Only download iMPlayer from official sources
- Keep your XC login credentials private
- Use a VPN if recommended by your provider
- Keep iMPlayer updated to latest version
- Enable available security features
- Don't share your playlist URLs or credentials
- Use password protection for settings
- Back up your configuration regularly
- Clear data before uninstalling
- Be cautious with third-party playlists