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Sparkle TV - IPTV Player

Watch Live TV from your IPTV provider on your Android TV or Fire TV stick

Hede Konsulttjänst AB · se.hedekonsult.sparkle

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v2.3.1 20.1 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • The source store flagged this file with a security warning Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.3.1 (203017)
Updated
May 7, 2026 (5 months ago)
APK size
20.1 MB
Requires
Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support
x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Video Players & Editors (app)
Listed since
Nov 7, 2023 (at least)
Permissions
20 (2 sensitive)
Website
sites.google.com/view/sparkleplayer
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sparkle TV - IPTV Player is an app by Hede Konsulttjänst AB in the Video Players & Editors category, listed since at least November 2023. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.2.2, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 6.0. It asks for 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: record audio and display over other apps. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.3.1

Version 2.3.1: Bug fixes - Program guide fixes - "Unknown tuner error" fix - Stalker source fixes - Svg images could not use "invert colors" feature - Black screen/aspect fixes for streams Updated internal player Search channels, movies and series improved with sorting "best match" Ability to disable audio track Added option to allow insecure connection when adding source New translations: danish and slovak Support xc catchup in playlist/m3u Stability and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Sparkle TV DVR/PVR player lets you watch Live TV from your IPTV provider on your Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV stick. Supports formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv as well as other sources such as HdHomeRun and Jellyfin. Important: - Sparkle does not provide any channels, sources or media. All content is provided legally by the individual user. - Sparkle has no affiliation with any content provider. - Sparkle does not support streaming of copyrighted material without permission from the copyrighter. Features: - Support for the most common formats such as m3u, xtream codes and xmltv (complete list below) - Program guide (EPG) and channel guide - Logotypes and program images in EPG - Favorites (*) - Sorting of channels and categories (*) - Show/hide channels and categories (*) - Multiple audio tracks - Subtitles (cc/dvbsub/teletext) - Auto Frame Rate (AFR) - Multiple languages - Timeshift (play/pause live streams) (*) - Search for channels, programs, movies or series - DVR to schedule and watch recorded programs and series (*) - Multiview to watch multiple streams simultaneously (*) - VOD - catchup, movies and series (*) - Themes - Home screen integration for "Play next", recent channels and recorded programs - Use multiple sources at the same time (*) - Parental controls for protecting settings - Remote control customization - Sleep timer (*) requires Plus-version Supported PVR sources: - DVBLink (6.x+) - DVBViewer (Recording Services or Media Server) - Enigma2 (VU+, Dreambox and more) - HdHomeRun (gen 4+)(including Storage Engine for server side timeshift) - Jellyfin - Playlist/IPTV (m3u/m3u8 and xmltv) - Plex - Stalker Portal - Tvheadend (4.2+) - Tvheadend HTSP (api 24+) - TVMosaic - Xtream Codes Api/IPTV Made in Sweden Note: - Most app features are only available on Android TV/Google TV - Mobile version can be used to purchase Sparkle TV Plus to be used with compatible devices All product names (Android TV, DVBLink, DVBViewer, Enigma2, Fire TV, Google TV, HdHomeRun, Jellyfin, Plex, Stalker, Tvheadend, TVMosaic) are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Sparkle TV. Images are (c) copyright 2008, Blender Foundation / www.bigbuckbunny.org

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.2.2. Since v2.3.0 it requires Android 6.0+.

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 7, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Hede Konsulttj?nst AB” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature check failed May 7, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play May 7, 2026
  • Signed byO=Hede Konsulttj?nst AB
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)08:15:D6:5C:B8:60:23:5E:C2:8B:CC:B8:CD:82:C1:BC:5D:C7:6F:43
  • File MD5dbaafbfda6e3141da198b626ae25584c
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Sparkle TV - IPTV Player requests 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Sparkle TV - IPTV Player APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Sparkle TV - IPTV Player free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Sparkle TV - IPTV Player APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is dbaafbfda6e3141da198b626ae25584c.

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