Skip to content

F.A.Q

Jump to bottom
Ahmad Amarullah edited this page Jul 9, 2024 · 4 revisions

This is list of frequently asked questions about AnimeTV:

How to change source?

Select and click AnimeTV logo in top header to open the sidebar, you will find source selection there.

faq-changesource.mov

AnimeTV only show Loading

You can try change source server and find source that works for you. This happened because your network blocked the source server.

Where AnimeTV data come from?

AnimeTV doesn't host any of the contents found inside the app. All images and anime information found in the app are taken from various public APIs and sources. AnimeTV fetch data directly from your device to the source server without any middleman. It has 6 different source you can select.

  1. Ani-wave
  2. Ani-x
  3. Hi-Anime
  4. Ani-watch-TV
  5. Anime-Flix
  6. Kick-ass-Anime

Can I run AnimeTV on PC/Desktop?

Yes you can, Desktop version currently still on alpha version. check discord at channel #💻animetv-desktop for download and update. It support Windows, Linux and macOS.

Can I run AnimeTV on iPhone or iPad?

No. And still no plan to support it.

How to customize Home and MyList tab?

Select and click Home or MyList tab on the top header to open customization options. (Also use this to enable Anilist and/or MAL list if its not enable) Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244804241420324964/How_To_Customize_Home__MyList_Tab.mp4?ex=6657c34a&is=665671ca&hm=d69508cbf57f88c6cc0a4884108b1b6f75ce05d8c7d35202f32f92b63956e2c4&

How to set Subtitle Language?

Open Settings go to Subtitle Language and set it to your desired language. Then change the source to Source 6: Kickass. Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244804713707474997/How_To_Set_Selected_Subtitle_Language.mp4?ex=6657c3bb&is=6656723b&hm=5b4d8960d39a70ded5e2d009ea34a236e716657978f0bc6b50b87332fdf9fca1&

How to set stream default to Dub?

Open Settings go to Subtitle Language and set it to Dub. Now whenever you stream an anime it will default to the English Dub version (if available). Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244805609434517564/How_To_Set_Stream_Default_To_Dub.mp4?ex=6657c490&is=66567310&hm=478c765d41b7134914dbf2b19a24c6c801b670fdaf63ee1f70c212cb43883743&

(FIX) Loading Data/Streaming/Initializing Loop?

Open Settings go to Cache Size and Clear Cache. If it does not working automatically restart the AnimeTV app. (This is mainly a solution for when the app randomly stops and says "Loading Data" or if "Anime Cover" is not showing up, or if it randomly goes on "Streaming" loop on the player.) Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244806186470084619/FIX_Loading_Data__Streaming_Loop.mp4?ex=6657c51a&is=6656739a&hm=efcec26e04b5ed41ee6ac5dc3819788d0dc077068a8ed5864a230492fe0bc106&

(FIX) Stream is lagging or not synced?

Open Settings and go to Cache Size and set it to 50. Then turn the Progressive Cache toggle OFF. Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244806616847483002/FIX_Stream_Lagging_Or_Not_Synced.mp4?ex=6657c580&is=66567400&hm=80ab20c030d13aa6a6225c2348cc6067ba705f1585d98ca9a47bd68da717b11f&

(FIX) Stream freezes and then app crashes?

Open Settings go to Cache Size and set it to 50. (Done most of the time on TVs) Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244807155459035247/FIX_Stream_Freezing_Then_App_Crashing.mp4?ex=6657c601&is=66567481&hm=8f45930e7e1c262670229b8cdb0d55e281840f2dfba993caa3dcd223cf0a148b&

(FIX) Loading Data/Initializing/Streaming Loop?

Open Settings and go to Use DoH and turn the toggle OFF. If that solution does NOT work, go HTTP Client and cycle through the options. If one doesn't work use the other. (This is mainly the solution if all 6 sources are having Loading Data/Initializing/Streaming loop problems) Video: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1234105326253510756/1244807969548275776/FIX_Loading_Loop__Initializing_Loop.mp4?ex=6657c6c3&is=66567543&hm=01b45dceca3fef0451de6778e82ac420d8f061258462ab47d6ef863b4d7716c9&

macOS cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified.

  • Open Finder
  • Locate AnimeTV you're trying to open
  • Control+Click or Right Click the app
  • Select Open on context menu
  • When dialog shown, click Open
  • The app should be saved as an exception in your security settings, allowing you to open it in future
animetv-mac-install.mp4

macOS Build

AnimeTV cannot provide macOS binary because we will never obtained signing certificates from apple for this kind of apps, also distributing binary without signing seems not possible.

The only way is to build it yourself with this steps: Prerequests:

  • git
  • node Install prerequests with brew, just google how to install node on macos and how to install git on macos

Steps

  • Clone animetv repository with git clone https://github.com/amarullz/AnimeTV.git
  • Install all node modules with npm install
  • Build
    • Apple silicon with npm run build-mac
    • x86/intel with npm run build-mac-x64

Build Output The build output will be on directory electron/build

All Terminal Commands Example

cd ~/Documents
git clone https://github.com/amarullz/AnimeTV.git
cd AnimeTV
npm install
npm run build-mac

cd electron/build
ls
  animetv-darwin-arm64

Please add subtitle for x or x anime series

AnimeTV Developer never add any contents and doesn't have any control over it. Including anime videos and subtitles.

So no. it's not possible for us to add any contents, except if source add it themselves.

Please read disclaimer here: https://github.com/amarullz/AnimeTV/wiki#disclaimer It's clear that AnimeTV doesn't have any control or responsible with any contents.

AnimeTV just a client app, not a full service like Netflix or YouTube.

Clone this wiki locally