Low‑RAM Devices and Large IPTV Playlists
Some devices have limited memory (RAM), like many Amazon Firesticks or budget Android TV boxes with 2 GB RAM or less. When these devices try to load a very large IPTV playlist with many live channels, VOD, and series, the app can run out of memory and crash.
How this problem looks
- The app closes or crashes when you open it.
- The app freezes on “Loading channels” or “Updating EPG”.
- Zapping between channels is very slow and the remote feels delayed.
- The same account works fine on a stronger device (Android box, smart TV, PC).
Why it happens
When the app loads your playlist, it has to read all channel names, logos, groups, and EPG data into memory. On low‑RAM devices, a very big playlist plus background apps is often too heavy. The result is crashes, freezing, or the app restarting.
What you can try yourself
- Restart the device and try again with no other apps running.
- Clear cache (and if needed, data) of the IPTV app in your device settings.
- Turn off extra features in the app (animated backgrounds, heavy layouts, etc.).
- Use “Favorites” instead of always loading “All channels”.
Best solution with Yadrop
For low‑RAM devices (2 GB or less), the best fix is to reduce the size of your playlist.
At Yadrop, we can disable the categories you do not watch (for example: international, kids, some sports, VOD you never use). This makes your playlist lighter, so the app loads faster and is more stable on your device.
How to contact us
If you face this issue:
- Take note of your device model (e.g., Firestick 4K, Fire TV Lite, Android TV box).
- Make a list of the main categories you actually use (for example: Local, Sports, Movies, Series).
- Contact Yadrop support and ask us to “reduce playlist size / disable unused categories for low‑RAM device”.
The team will trim your playlist based on your needs so your IPTV app can run smoothly without constant crashes.