SPHERE Live TV Installation Guide
Supported Devices: Nvidia Shield, Onn Pro, TiVo 4K Stream, Chromecast with Google TV
Part 1: Download & Install SPHERE
- Open the Google Play Store, search for Downloader, and install it.
- Open Downloader and click Allow if prompted for permissions.
- Type 3136289 into the URL box exactly as shown, then click Go.
- Click Install.
👉 Note: If prompted to allow unknown sources, follow the on-screen prompt to enable permissions for Downloader, then return to the app to complete the installation. - Click Open once the installation finishes.
👉 Troubleshooting: If the app does not open or does not appear, go to your device's Settings > System > Developer Options, find the Sphere App, and turn it ON. Contact us via Messenger or our website if you need extra assistance.
Part 2: Optimize App Settings
- Click Settings inside the app.
- Click EPG.
- Change Update Interval Hours from 24 to 2.
- Turn ON both "Update App On Start" and "Update App On Playlist Change".
- Press the Back button on your remote once.
- Turn ON the Playback setting.
- Turn ON Auto Frame Rate (AFR).
- Turn ON "Enable AFR for VOD" and turn ON "Switch Screen for 4K resolution".
Part 3: Add an Addition Playlist & Log In
- Press the Back button 3 times, then click Add Playlist.
- Select your subscribed playlist: Live TV, V.O.D, or V.O.D +.
- Enter the Username and Password sent to your email. (Note: Login info is case-sensitive and must match exactly.)
- Keep Include TV Channels checked.
- Keep Include VOD checked.
- Click Next.
- Wait for the screen to change from "Processing" to "Processed" and display your channel count.
- Click Done. You are now logged in!
- Go back to Playlist and select a playlist. Scroll to Update interval, hours and change from 24 to 2. Then turn on the Update on app start slider. Do this for each playlist you subscribe to.
👉 Missing channels? If your channel count shows 0, the login details were mistyped. Follow the Re-Login steps below.
How to Re-Login
- Open Settings inside the app. (To do this: Press Select once, press Down once, press Left once, then click the Gear Icon).
- Click Playlists and select your active playlist.
- Scroll down to Xtream Codes parameters.
- Select Re-enter Username and Re-enter Password to fix your login details.
- Scroll down, select Apply changes, and wait a few minutes for it to update.
How to Add Additional Playlists
If you subscribe to multiple packages, use these steps to add a playlist.
Go to Settings using one of these layout options:
- Option A: Press the Three Lines button on your remote, press Left once, and select Settings.
- Option B: Press Select once, press Down once, and press Left once to click the Gear Icon.
- Option C: Press the Back button 2 or 3 times until you can scroll down to Settings.
- Go to Playlist.
- Click Add Playlist.
- Select the next playlist you want to add (Live TV, V.O.D, or V.O.D+).
- Enter the matching Username and Password from your email.
- Keep Include TV Channels and Include VOD checked.
- Click Next, then Done. Repeat for any remaining playlists.