X2 (X-Square) Premium HD II - IPTV Help Request

[dsmitrh0429]

Hi, I want to know how to find (or capture) URLs that will work with the IPTV feature of this receiver. I know how to create the file, but can't seem to figure out how to get the URLs from the web pages needed to stream the content on this receiver. I mainly just want the streams for US channels, such as: 360 North, AMG TV, BYU TV Global, CMC (California Music Channel), Free Speech TV, George Mason University TV, Georgia State University TV, or any TV channels that would normally be OTA (antenna) channels. So far I was only able to get Miami TV to work. The only pre-made file I found was in XML format, but that doesn't work for this receiver, it is a TXT file. Any help or directions would be appreciated. THANKS!

The file format for tvurl.txt is:

TYPE:4
TITLE:
V_URL:
P_URL:

[eastof111]

Some of the ota channels that you mentioned have most likely been posted on the internet in formats for players such as VLC etc. Some are posted in a txt, xml or m3u format. Open these files with an editor similar to Notepad++ or PsPad and extract the url and insert it in the X2 file format. Sometimes, but not always, you can search for the tv call letters and if they have a site on the net, they may have live feeds and it's just a matter of using some of the programs below to get the actual live url.

If you want to search your own urls, google Urlsnooper, Urlhelper or Coojah and follow the instructions. This will be a more time consuming project but beneficial in the long run.

[dsmitrh0429]

Thanks for the reply, I managed to get 20+ channels added, love this feature, especially for adding channels where their feeds are normally on C-band, since I don't have a C-band dish.

[eastof111]

Glad you were able to find them. Url stream hunting can get to be just as addictive as sat blind scanning and just as rewarding. Hope you enjoy the hobby!

[cpr43]

Thanks for the reply, I managed to get 20+ channels added, love this feature, especially for adding channels where their feeds are normally on C-band, since I don't have a C-band dish.


Congrats!! Glad you did it!! If you like you can share the list with us so others can add or delete channels and so on. :bigthumbup:

[DRCars]

Thanks for the reply, I managed to get 20+ channels added, love this feature, especially for adding channels where their feeds are normally on C-band, since I don't have a C-band dish.Are you using an older version software? I thought that feature (custom URLs) got broke in the last firmware release for the X2 Premium II HD. Please correct me if I misunderstood.

DRCars

[dsmitrh0429]

I'm using the latest firmware from January 24, 2014, which I updated using the Upgrade & Backup menu, Upgrade by Network, set to FTP, Upgrade Type ALL, didn't change any other settings. I have it connected via Ethernet, seems to be more reliable than using the Wi-Fi, at least for me.

The IPTV function is a bit "flaky" but it does work, however it will sometimes lock up, especially if I try to navigate the menus too fast, so I have to unplug the receiver to reset. Also I have not been able to delete the unwanted IPTV channels that were already on the receiver when I purchased it, or remove any of the IPTV channels that I added.

For some strange reason this receiver has tripled in price since I purchased it, but I can't seem to find out if they have made any modifications to fix the "bugs" in the firmware/software.

Another thing I discovered was a "hidden" menu, . Don't know how they work, but they are there.

[dsmitrh0429]

After several attempts, I finally figured out how to remove my custom IPTV list, but still can't remove those that came with the receiver. Also have my C-band small dish project working great at 99W.

[Costactc]

I'm using the latest firmware from January 24, 2014, which I updated using the Upgrade & Backup menu, Upgrade by Network, set to FTP, Upgrade Type ALL, didn't change any other settings. I have it connected via Ethernet, seems to be more reliable than using the Wi-Fi, at least for me.

The IPTV function is a bit "flaky" but it does work, however it will sometimes lock up, especially if I try to navigate the menus too fast, so I have to unplug the receiver to reset. Also I have not been able to delete the unwanted IPTV channels that were already on the receiver when I purchased it, or remove any of the IPTV channels that I added.

For some strange reason this receiver has tripled in price since I purchased it, but I can't seem to find out if they have made any modifications to fix the "bugs" in the firmware/software.

Another thing I discovered was a "hidden" menu, . Don't know how they work, but they are there.

Hidden menu is for hack iks which we do not condone here.

[dsmitrh0429]

Thanks for the info, I had no idea what they were for, and I don't condone it either. I'm fairly new to this hobby, but finding it to be a great source of entertainment, and I also enjoy learning new things.

[dsmitrh0429]

Well my X2 (X-Square) Premium HD II is stuck with "on" on the display. I was editing the radio channels, and the unit froze, so I unplugged, waited a few seconds, plugged it back in, and now it just starts up with the X2 logo, then goes blank, and only shows "on" on the display, with no response from the front buttons or with the remote. Will not power off using the power button either. Haven't been able to recover, so I've decided to move on to a GEOSATpro Micro HD instead...

[cpr43]

What process did you used to recover?? You will need the X2 loader with the right *.stp file to do it and of course a null cable and your old PC with a Com port. You will be back!!

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