POTATO TV (IPTV Stalker addon)

This has been driving me crazy! So, running an Android box, the Nvidia Shield TV, and using Kodi Jarvis. Potato was working fine until a few days ago, but now it shows "working" for a second or so, then stops. So, I tried the iptv reset, and no change. I then tried a whole different addon(ProSD), and it too wouldn't work. I made sure I deleted Potato first, removed all files...userdata etc. OK, so deleted ProSD, all files, etc.,and back to Potato. I tried removing my MAC to just 0's in the Papaio page too. Went back to Kodi and no better. I did numerous IPTV resets along the way, trying to wrestle this into submission....

I'm sorry for being so dense, I'm now between the two age classes of "Senior" and "truly OLD", and my brain isn't working as well as it once did.

What do I need to do to get this up and running again? I've been searching this site for a good 3 hours and my eyes are showing signs of complete failure. Someone who can say, " first do this", then do this, etc. step by step would be helping out an old fart immensely..
 
For those on NFPS if an IPTV Reset doesn't seem to work, after it had been previously, try changing your portal in the checker and Potato TV. Use p2.iptvprivateserver.tv as a custom setting, no http or /c is required.
 
FIRST OF ALL...

I would ask you all to get used to read eveything posted in the "IPTV Talk News & Announcements" sub-forum
especially the "Scheduled Maintenance" thread

maintenance.jpg


when the time comes,

PLEASE DO NOT do anything with your account, not even the IPTV RESET

after the maintenance done,
you may try to re-test your account with my addon
you may consider to perform the IPTV RESET only if your acc. can't work with my addon
and you may also HAVE TO WAIT for few minutes / hours before your new acc. activated



For those that are having Issues running "PVR IPTV SIMPLE CLIENT" with Couch Potato (your getting a a totally blank EPG OR Nothing will Open),

Open Couch Potato, click on "Clear: Caches", Then when it pops Up to Clear click on to create a "NEW TOKEN"

NEXT, Click on "SETTINGS: PVR Simple Client"

This will reset your settings in PVR Simple Client

Next go to PVR SIMPLE client & check your settings, Make any changes to Time offset etc & Save.

Restart your KODI

This resolved my issues


very useful information!
thanks for the help mate :)


additional info from me:

1. if you stil have the same issue with the epg (a totally blank EPG OR Nothing will Open),

you may also have to delete the Epg*.db & the TV*.db in Kodi/userdata/Database/


2. for all kodi 17.x (krypton) users,
you may also have to change the value of the "EPG TIME SHIFT" in the PVR Simple Client settings to 0.0 (zero)



right one. keep on trucking. now i have to figure out how put an NES emulator on my tv box. cheers bruv


vintage games rocks!
fyi, the NES ROMs can also be played within the Kodi using any NES Emu thru' these following addons:

1. Internet Archive ROM Launcher
2. ROM Collection Browser



Hi guys. Great work. Looks great and best epg I've seen since using Kodi/iptv.

One issue. When I click on a channel, it runs for a few mins, then goes back to the epg.

Is it an issue at my end?

Gary.


I have had the same issue when I was playing a .ts streming MRL from another different IPTV services
but luckily, I've never had it with the iptv stalker

so I must say, that the issue is probably on your side only

in my case, my issue was related to the url loading timeout, due to the bad routing given by my ISP

all of these following tricks proven worked for me, and maybe for you too

1. changing the connection using the CAT5 cable instead of the WIFI
2. changing the DNS with the fastest one
3. accessing the .ts streaming MRL thru' 3rd party local proxy addon
4. connecting the internet thru' a paid reliable VPN

for trick #3:
I prefer to use the F4M Tester by Shani
but it requires a little skill to tweak the addons original code

for example:

MRL for the HBO:
Code:
http://p1.iptvprivateserver.tv:80/live/123456789/123456789/301.ts

you must change it with:
Code:
plugin://plugin.video.f4mTester/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fp1.iptvprivateserver.tv%3A80%2Flive%2F123456789%2F123456789%2F301.ts&streamtype=TSDOWNLOADER&iconImage=&name=


the tweaked MRL can only be accessed with the kodi's video addon
but not with any pvr client (incompatible format)

thus, if you want to stream the MRL using the pvr client,
you have to try the trick #4 (buy a reliable VPN)




ERROR: VOD

Interger argument expected, got float


On 16.1 and 17 with donation& mac it worked on 17 for the first day Sorry it has bin answered & thanks


yes! I've already aswered the same question

you may seek the post #173 between pages #17 - #19, then read my reply @Thebest77
yes! it's a simple quest for you lol



This has been driving me crazy! So, running an Android box, the Nvidia Shield TV, and using Kodi Jarvis. Potato was working fine until a few days ago, but now it shows "working" for a second or so, then stops. So, I tried the iptv reset, and no change. I then tried a whole different addon(ProSD), and it too wouldn't work. I made sure I deleted Potato first, removed all files...userdata etc. OK, so deleted ProSD, all files, etc.,and back to Potato. I tried removing my MAC to just 0's in the Papaio page too. Went back to Kodi and no better. I did numerous IPTV resets along the way, trying to wrestle this into submission....


sorry to say this...
what you did was just a common mistake that most everyone here did

you're just too often to perform the IPTV RESET, especially if you got panic when some channels down

and you will get more frantic when you find the system will not respond your request and you can't access the servive using your own account

because you don't, in some cases, the server requires you to wait for a few more minutes/hours, before your new account activated


I've already posted a reading which is describing what changes with the new applied system on the stalker middleware

but, unfortunately (or lucky me lol), only lesssssssss users here were willing to read it

Code:
http://iptvtalk.net/showthread.php?28186-POTATO-TV-(IPTV-Stalker-addon)&p=186834&viewfull=1#post186834


in my experiences,
I WOULD NOT SUGGEST anyone to change/rest their account to the new DONATION ONLY based account (null'ed MAC)
especially for those who can still access the pvr stalker client (the built in one) with their original account (the MAC+DONATION based one)

as I said before,
sometimes the resetting process will take few more minutes/hours to get your new account activated

and the chaos will instantly happen when the impatient users here get panic and do ridiculous things





I'm sorry for being so dense, I'm now between the two age classes of "Senior" and "truly OLD", and my brain isn't working as well as it once did.


in fact, I'm not young anymore
I'm not affiliated to any services here... I did this for a hobby
I do have some real life obligations (due to my works & my family)

and I also admit that I'm the dumbest person who have ever lived on this planet
I'm pathetic slow learner, especially when I have to learn anything new
but at least,
I know I do learn something, and I will forget it slowly too




What do I need to do to get this up and running again? I've been searching this site for a good 3 hours and my eyes are showing signs of complete failure.


for a start...

please read my earlier post:
Code:
http://iptvtalk.net/showthread.php?28186-POTATO-TV-(IPTV-Stalker-addon)&p=186834&viewfull=1#post186834

you have to understand the differences between those 2 accounts
then you have to decide which type of account you want to use

you also have to make sure (verify) is your current account is a part of the account type you chose

if you want to change the current type,
you have to read the common case happened and learn how to solve it





Someone who can say, " first do this", then do this, etc. step by step would be helping out an old fart immensely..


unfortunetely, that's the cost you have to pay when you decided to deal with the IPTV service

whether you like it or not,
you have to prepare yourself with some techie/geeks/nerdy stuffs


there will be NO TECHNICIAN visiting your home,
thus you must be able to fix your own isssue by yourself

all information will be available separately on different locations
so you must collect them all, peace by peace

and there will not be a MAGIC CURE available
you have to perform TRIALS & ERRORS so many times until you find the proper (not perfect) one


if you can't deal with that,
maybe you should go back to the traditional cable tv service
which is expensive and it will also give you full technical support (money talks)







For those on NFPS if an IPTV Reset doesn't seem to work, after it had been previously, try changing your portal in the checker and Potato TV. Use p2.iptvprivateserver.tv as a custom setting, no http or /c is required.


nice info :)

but you still also have to make sure the portal realy works for you,
by opening the M3U playlist generator URL on your browser

please read this:

Code:
http://iptvtalk.net/showthread.php?28186-POTATO-TV-(IPTV-Stalker-addon)&p=186834&viewfull=1#post186834
 
like i say on other post f4m don't do the trick it still stop after a couple of seconds and yes it is a way to call f4m with pvr there is some info on the net

for trick #3:
I prefer to use the F4M Tester by Shani
but it requires a little skill to tweak the addons original code

for example:

MRL for the HBO:
Code:
http://p1.iptvprivateserver.tv:80/live/123456789/123456789/301.ts

you must change it with:
Code:
plugin://plugin.video.f4mTester/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fp1.iptvprivateserver.tv%3A80%2Flive%2F123456789%2F123456789%2F301.ts&streamtype=TSDOWNLOADER&iconImage=&name=
 
like i say on other post f4m don't do the trick it still stop after a couple of seconds


could you provide me some more details about everything you did ?

1. how did you tweak the origoinal url?

2. where did you put the tweaked url?
  • which module?
  • which function?


and yes it is a way to call f4m with pvr there is some info on the net

thanks for the info
I think I've found the service addon you meant



Thanks chief, I'll give it a shot.
I am truly blown away with the effort and skill you have put into this.
If we were close enough, I'd buy you a few beers!


I like your attitude mate :)

the next release addon will be specially built for you :D
with a new tweaking option for the F4M Tester

Screen_Shot_2017_04_18_at_7_54_46_AM.png
 
new release (with F4M Tester option)

------------------------------
v1.0.5-r1 (2017/04/18)
------------------------------

  • improving the caches system
  • fixing the local time detection
  • improving the password protection
  • forcing the M3U playlist generator to use the dinamic links as its link reference
  • new option: Enabling the F4M Tester


Screen_Shot_2017_04_18_at_7_54_46_AM.png





REQUIREMENTS:

1. F4M Tester:

Shanis Addon Repository:
Code:
https://github.com/Shani-08/ShaniXBMCWork2/blob/master/zips/repository.shani/repository.shani-2.9.zip

F4M Tester Proxy addon:
Code:
Install from repository | Shanis Addon Repository | Video Add-Ons | F4M Tester


2. IPTV Simple Plugin Player
Code:
http://repo.thewiz.info/service.iptvsimple.plugin.player/service.iptvsimple.plugin.player-1.0.0.zip




HOWTO:

Screen_Shot_2017_04_18_at_8_46_08_AM.png




  1. click "Server: STOP"
  2. enable / disable "Play with F4M Tester"
  3. enter your custom proxy or leave it blank (if you don't have one)
  4. wait 1-2 minutes
  5. click "Server: START"
  6. click "Server: STATUS"




NOTES:

F4M Tester can work in both video-addon & PVR modes

when it works, you will see a pop-up windows like this:
Screen_Shot_2017_04_18_at_10_25_28_AM.png




DOWNLOAD:

Code:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/8klhsc52mmd8ri2/plugin.video.potatoTV-105-r1.zip
 
  • Like
Reactions: crazed 9.6
have a look on error on port 62555 went intalling service.iptvsimple.plugin.player-1.0.0.zip a lot off user report problem on that part
good job

thanks for the report

well... I already know someone will ask the question ;)
and I did'nt changed the port # (62555) on purpose
coz I'm sure everyone here can change the # so easily by themselves

  1. open: SETTINGS | MY ADDONS | SERVICES
  2. click: IPTV Simple Plugins Player
  3. click: CONFIGURE
  4. enter your custom PORT # (e.g. 9988 or any available port # on your system)
  5. quit & restart kodi

port1.jpg


port2.jpg
 
Really Nice!! Finally with this version I can move from Stalker Client to Coach Potato's Simple Client who put some work into it. Latest version works on my IPad 4, and new Nvidia ShieldTV. Would like to give it a good whirl when service is up 100%. Only thing is I'm not getting the full color epg?
 
I tried everything and could not get it to work, until I tried the suggestion by dara to change portal from 1 to 2 on both donation checker and potato TV and now I am up and running. Excellent program and a big shout out to the developer. For all who might want to know it is running quite well on Kodi 17.1 I am at this time trying to get the channels to not start from 1 any suggestion would be appreciated.
 
Really Nice!! Finally with this version I can move from Stalker Client to Coach Potato's Simple Client who put some work into it. Latest version works on my IPad 4, and new Nvidia ShieldTV. Would like to give it a good whirl when service is up 100%

thanks for report mate :)
I'm glad if my addon can work for you



I tried everything and could not get it to work, until I tried the suggestion by dara to change portal from 1 to 2 on both donation checker and potato TV and now I am up and running. Excellent program and a big shout out to the developer. For all who might want to know it is running quite well on Kodi 17.1

nice catch mate :)

btw, you can also add your own custom portal by yourself (if the new portal isn't available in the settings' portal list),
by editing the file: "Kodi/addons/plugin.video.potatoTV/resources/portals.list"



Only thing is I'm not getting the full color epg?

I am at this time trying to get the channels to not start from 1 any suggestion would be appreciated.


hmm... is it like this one ?

color_epg.png


sorry mate... the coloured epg and the sync'ed backend channel # are not available in v1.0.x

maybe they will be included in v1.1.x

but I'm still waiting for more magic words spreaded here in my thread which can make my life a little bit brighter lol :D

all off passive responses here can only make the prince of darkness wake up bored