TiviMate Backup & Restore: Save Settings and Playlists

Quick Answer: Before resetting, uninstalling, or replacing a device, preserve the TiviMate configuration and the credentials or playlist information you are authorized to use. If your TiviMate version provides Backup and Restore, create a backup first, keep a separate copy in a secure location, and verify the backup before removing the old setup. TiviMate is a media player and does not provide the playlists or streams themselves. citeturn0search0turn0search1

What to Back Up Before Making Changes#

A TiviMate backup should be treated as one part of a migration plan. Before uninstalling or resetting anything, make sure you can recover the information your setup depends on.

Playlist URLs or server details that you are authorized to use.
Xtream Codes server, username and password where applicable.
EPG source URLs and any custom EPG configuration you need to recreate.
Important playlist, favorite, channel and interface customizations where supported by your backup.
Your TiviMate account or Premium purchase information, if relevant to your setup.
The backup file itself, stored somewhere other than the device you are about to reset.

Security note: A backup may contain sensitive configuration information. Treat it like a configuration export, not a public file. Do not upload it to a public repository, forum, image host, or shared folder where other people can access your credentials.

How to Create a TiviMate Backup#

Menu names can change between versions and device platforms, so use the Backup option exposed by your current TiviMate installation rather than relying on an old screenshot or a hard-coded storage path.

Open TiviMate.
Open Settings and look for the application's Backup option, where available.
Start a new backup and wait for the operation to finish.
Note where the backup file was saved.
Do not uninstall or clear app data until you have confirmed that the backup file can be accessed.

If the Backup option is not visible where an older guide says it should be, check the current version's settings structure before changing your configuration. The important principle is to create and preserve the backup using the controls available in the version you actually have installed.

Protect the Backup File#

A backup stored only on the same Fire TV or Android TV device is not a reliable migration copy if that device is reset, replaced, or loses access to its local storage.

After creating the backup, copy it to a location you control, such as removable storage or another private storage location supported by your device. Keep the original until the new setup has been tested successfully.

Use a simple verification checklist#

Can you see the backup file?
Can you identify its filename and location?
Can you access the copy from the destination device?
Have you separately preserved any credentials or URLs that may be needed if restoration is incomplete?

How to Restore a TiviMate Backup#

When your current TiviMate version provides a Restore function, use it to select the backup file you preserved.

Install or open TiviMate on the destination device.
Open Settings and locate the Restore option available in your version.
Choose the backup file.
Allow the restore operation to complete.
Review playlists, EPG data, favorites and important settings.
Test several channels before deleting the old configuration.

A restore should not be treated as proof that every device-specific setting will behave identically. Hardware, operating-system behavior, storage permissions, external audio devices and display settings can differ between devices.

Moving a TiviMate Setup to Another Device#

The safest migration sequence is to preserve the old setup first, restore it on the new device, verify the result, and only then retire the old configuration.

Recommended migration sequence#

On the old device, create the latest available backup.
Copy the backup somewhere the new device can access.
Keep your playlist and account information available separately.
Install the current TiviMate version appropriate for the destination device.
Restore the backup.
Check playlist loading and EPG data.
Check favorites, parental controls and important playback settings.
Test recording or other important features if you use them.
Keep the old device unchanged until the migration is confirmed.

Do not assume that a backup created on one device guarantees identical behavior on another. A restore can move configuration, but it cannot make two different hardware and operating-system environments identical.

What a Backup Does Not Replace#

There are several things you should preserve independently rather than assuming the backup is a complete replacement for everything on your device.

The actual media streams: TiviMate does not host or provide them. citeturn0search1
External recordings: Recorded files are separate from the application configuration and should be handled as their own files.
Device configuration: TV, HDMI, network, Bluetooth, audio and display settings belong to the device environment.
Credentials: Keep the information needed to recover access securely in case a particular item does not restore as expected.
Application installation: A backup is not a substitute for installing the TiviMate application on the destination device.

Backup Before Clearing Data or Reinstalling#

If you are troubleshooting crashes, missing playlists or corrupted configuration, do not clear TiviMate app data as the first step. Clearing app data can remove local configuration. Preserve your setup first, then use the least destructive troubleshooting step appropriate to the problem.

For a general playback or application problem, see our TiviMate Not Working guide. For cache-specific troubleshooting, see TiviMate Clear Cache.

Backup & Restore Troubleshooting#

Problem	Likely area	What to check
Backup cannot be found	File location or storage access	Check the location selected or exposed by the current device and verify the file exists.
Restore cannot see the file	File access or incompatible location	Move a private copy to a location the destination device can access, then retry.
Restore completes but a playlist does not load	Playlist/source configuration	Check the saved playlist details and whether the source is currently available.
EPG is missing after restore	EPG configuration or source	Review the EPG source and refresh it. See EPG troubleshooting.
Some settings behave differently on the new device	Hardware or OS differences	Review device-specific playback, display, audio and storage settings.
Old device was reset before backup verification	Migration sequencing	Recover the saved playlist/account information separately and rebuild only what cannot be restored.

Backup Troubleshooting Matrix#

Situation	Best next check
Preparing to uninstall	Create and verify a backup plus a separate record of important credentials.
Replacing the TV device	Copy the backup off the old device before migration.
Moving from Fire TV to Android TV	Restore first, then review device-specific settings.
Restoring after a crash	Preserve the old backup and determine whether the crash was caused by configuration before restoring everything.
Backup restored but channels fail	Check the playlist/source independently from the backup process.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Does TiviMate have Backup and Restore?#

If your installed TiviMate version exposes Backup and Restore, use those controls to preserve and recover your configuration. Menu placement and available options can change, so follow the current interface on your device.

Can I move my TiviMate setup to another device?#

A backup can help transfer configuration between devices when the destination supports the restored settings. After restoring, review device-specific options and test your playlists before retiring the old device.

Where is the TiviMate backup file stored?#

Do not rely on one permanent path such as a specific Android data directory. Storage access differs across device and operating-system versions. Use the location exposed by your current TiviMate/device workflow and copy the backup to a private location you can access later.

Does a backup contain my IPTV service?#

No. TiviMate does not provide or host the underlying channels or streams. Your backup is configuration data; the availability of a playlist or service remains separate. citeturn0search0turn0search1

Should I save my playlist credentials separately?#

Yes. Keep important URLs, usernames and passwords securely available in case a restore is incomplete or you need to rebuild one playlist manually. Never publish those credentials.

Will a backup restore every setting exactly?#

Not necessarily. Device hardware, operating-system behavior and external equipment can differ. Treat restoration as the starting point for verifying the new setup rather than assuming every device-specific option will be identical.

Does TiviMate Companion replace Backup and Restore?#

Do not treat Companion as a universal replacement for a local configuration backup. The current official TiviMate information should be used for the Companion functionality available to your account and device. If you need a migration copy, preserve the backup file and important configuration information separately.

Should I clear app data before restoring?#

Not automatically. Clearing app data can remove local configuration. Preserve the existing setup first and use the least destructive troubleshooting step available.

A reliable TiviMate migration starts before you uninstall anything: create the backup, preserve it separately, keep your important credentials secure, restore on the new device, and verify the setup before deleting the old one.