Better IPTV v2.5.0

[mewset]

Version 2.5.0 (February 26, 2026)

New Features

Favorites

• New Favorites tab next to Live TV, Movies, and Series
• Click the star on any channel card to add it to your favorites
• Stars appear when you hover over a channel - click to save it
• Your favorites include all types: live channels, movies, and series in one place
• Search works within your favorites too
• Favorites are saved and survive playlist refreshes

Custom User-Agent for Playlist Requests

• New setting in Settings > General > Playlist Requests
• Choose between Default, TiviMate, VLC, or Custom User-Agent
• Add your own User-Agent string when a provider requires it
• See a live preview of the exact header that will be sent

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Improvements

Smarter EPG User-Agent Handling

• If your EPG comes from your active Xtream provider, the same selected User-Agent is used
• If your EPG is from an external URL, the app does not force your custom/preset User-Agent

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Installation:

• Linux (Arch/Manjaro): Download *-arch.AppImage, make executable, and run OR download better-iptv-bin from AUR
• Linux (Ubuntu/Debian): Download regular .AppImage, make executable, and run
• Windows: Download .msi and install
• macOS: Download .dmg and drag to Applications