Android streaming app setup: complete walkthrough for beginners

[AnnaTV]

Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.

 

[rachel_r]

This is exactly what I sent my dad when he got his first Android tablet.

 

[BufferBuster]

The permission settings section is really important and often skipped.

 

[AnnaTV]

Does this apply to the TV version of Android too or just phones?

 

[PaulHD]

For Android TV there are some differences in the settings menu location.

 

[LindaForum]

I update this guide every year. Check the date on any guides you follow.

 

[CarlaStream]

The notifications section helped me. Was getting spammed by the app.

 

[CarlaStream]

Good coverage of the battery optimization settings. That was causing my app to stop.

 

[PaulHD]

Android killed my background streaming. The battery optimization whitelist tip was the fix.

 

[NetNerd92]

The background app refresh setting location varies by Android version and manufacturer.

 

[JenStream]

Samsung Android has an extra layer called Device Care that can kill apps.

 

[jake_m]

Device Care was my problem! Had to add app to Protected Apps list.

 

[chris_tv]

Great guide. Covered things I wouldn't have thought to check.

 

[jake_m]

One addition: some ISPs have apps on Android that affect traffic shaping. Worth checking.