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Set up and install SO Player IPTV on FireStick via sideloading with us

By Deepali Bhatia in Activation - February 27, 2023

If you install SO Player IPTV on Firestick, you can watch various types of content for free on your Firestick device via IPTV. Read on to learn how to install SO Player IPTV on firestick with our exclusive SO player guide. Due to its affordability and premium channel roster, IPTV subscriptions are typically purchased via third parties, therefore it is up to the customer to choose the best IPTV player.

Users should keep an eye out for a few key features in an IPTV player. Playlists and EPGs must be able to be loaded on IPTV players.

Native support for all audio and video formats is also crucial, as is compatibility for subtitle formats for captions on some streams. The media player would be unable to play back the continuous stream effectively without the right integration of streaming protocols. SO player IPTV is such a service whose features we will now be looking at.

SO Player IPTV features you need to know about

  • It’s not your typical media player, SO Player. It incorporates a system for universal provider logins that simplifies the login process for frequent users. This is one of the explanations why the majority of third-party IPTV apps advise customers to utilize SO Player rather than other products.
  • An IPTV player and an IPTV service/provider are frequently confused by users. You don’t get any material when you install an IPTV player. To add playlists to the app, you must use specialized IPTV services.
  • The home screen of SO Player gives you rapid access to the EPG menu. Direct channel switching is also possible through the TV guide.
  • Even though SO Player is less adjustable than other IPTV players, you won’t need to make any changes because it is already configured for the best performance.
  • For the SO Player on FireStick devices to work with your IPTV service, all you need are current login details. An IPTV service can be integrated with SO Player on FireStick via a login ID, password, M3U link, PIN code, and several other techniques.
  • For access to local live TV channels, you must have a cable or DTH subscription. However, since you will have to pay for OTT and DTH services, this could raise your costs. Additionally, you have the option of choosing SO Player, an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) service that enables you to view an endless number of live TV channels, the newest movies and web series, documentaries, children’s programs, news, live sports, and many unique series.

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How can you install SO Player IPTV on Firestick?

Now, what you need to know is that SO Player is essentially a third-party app which means it won’t be available in the amazon app store. If you are someone used to installing your apps directly from the app store by just searching for it and then clicking on the Get option then the method to install SO Player may seem a little tough, but once you get used to the process it shall all be good.

For downloading it we will be taking the help of a third-party app called Downloader. This particular app will be available in the amazon app store and is used mostly to install third-party apps like SO Player. So, here is what the steps will look like:

Step 1: Installing the Downloader app

  • The first thing that you need to do is head to the Home of your Firestick device if you aren’t already there and then from there go to the Find option.
  • Then, go to the Search option and type Downloader on the search bar.  Remember you can either do it by the Alexa voice command feature or just use the On-Screen keyboard. 
  • To install Downloader on FireStick, use Get or Download. On a fast internet connection, it will happen in a matter of seconds.
  • You are prepared to use the Downloader app on FireStick to download the necessary APK file. However, if you don’t make a few adjustments from the FireStick Settings menu, installation issues will continue to occur.

Step 2: Allowing for Apps from unknown sources

Once you have installed the Downloader app, now it is finally time to configure some basic settings of your Firestick device to allow for the installation of alien apps. Remember that most Fire TV devices are set up by default to prevent the installation of third-party apps.

  • Firstly, head to the Settings option from the Firestick Home.
  • Then, head to Settings. 
  • Select My Fire TV from the menu followed by Developer Options.
  • By default, the Apps from Unknown Sources option is set to OFF. Switch it on.

Step 3: Open the Downloader app

  • Firstly, you will have to open the Downloader app from the list of recently downloaded apps, if you can’t find it then remember that it will somewhere be in the menu. 
  • Then, in the next screen, you will see a URL box saying ‘ Enter a URL or a Search Term’. Here, you will have to enter this URL https://bit.ly/3834MDT.
  • This URL is actually a URL file, that will allow us to download the SO Player in its APK form. Now, Once you have entered the URL correctly, select the GO option and the installation process will start. 
  • Then, in a matter of minutes, the APK file will complete the installation process and once it is completed you can delete the APK file since we no longer have the use of it as we have already installed the app. Or if your firestick device has space, you can save it. However, you need to remember that the majority of FireStick devices only have 8GB of storage. You have about 5.5GB of storage available by default. On FireStick, it’s really simple to overwrite the storage with apps and games. In general navigation, you could encounter latency if your FireStick is low on storage.

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How to start using SO Player on your Firestick device

You won’t have to deal with any trouble once you’ve installed SO Player on Firestick. Entering your IPTV login information, which you have already received from your IPTV service provider, will do the trick. You can look at the setup procedure below if you still need assistance.

  • From the Your Apps & Channels list on the Fire TV main screen, open SO Player.
  • On the first screen, there are three choices. Pick PIN CODE from the list of choices.
  • Use the number pad on the screen to now input the pin code that was issued by your IPTV service. Once you’ve entered the pin code, click Next.
  • The Provider ID, which you also acquired from the IPTV service, should now be entered. When finished, click Next to continue.
  • The SO Player’s home page should appear if everything is done correctly. Below the interface, you can switch between TV, Movies, Catchup, EPG, and Info.
  • A selection of IPTV channels will appear when you select the TV option. Channels can be sorted by genre using the categories on the left. To begin watching it, choose a channel.
  • Choose Movies to access all the movies and TV shows if your IPTV package supports on-demand material.

That’s it with this, your SO Player IPTV will be good to go.

Conclusion

So Player is one of the most utilitarian IPTV services that you can use to watch free content on your Firestick device when it comes to the questions regarding its legality and safety you should know that On FireStick, the SO Player app cannot be downloaded from the Amazon App Store. Just that alone ought to give you pause. The fact that Amazon won’t allow SO Player in the store is due to a specific cause.

It is entirely legal to use the SO Player app. When you begin integrating IPTV providers with the app, a problem arises. Unlicensed content could be available on the chosen IPTV. FireStickTricks is unable to verify all content around the globe.

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