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Pluto TV doesn't work properly on Android Box

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grrgoyl

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Hi all,

I'm new to the world of Android TV (or OTT boxes). I installed the Pluto TV app but it behaves strangely. It won't show me a program guide or let me change channels. When it first loads there's a flash of a channel up/down button to the side but too quick for me to get to, and the remote is minimalist to the point of being nearly useless.

I've asked Pluto and they've suggested streaming from a browser (no go, it just redirects me to install the app). They also said not all boxes are compatible with the app, but I'm sure not interested in buying several to find which one is. Mine is an x96 Mini running Android 7.1, if that helps.

I would appreciate any help!

(Should also mention, I'm probably a mid level user--not a complete newb, I can follow most instructions if they're clear enough.)
 
grrgoyl said:
Hi all,

I'm new to the world of Android TV (or OTT boxes). I installed the Pluto TV app but it behaves strangely. It won't show me a program guide or let me change channels. When it first loads there's a flash of a channel up/down button to the side but too quick for me to get to, and the remote is minimalist to the point of being nearly useless.
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Same thing happening here, on Oppo R9 Plus phone with VPN. So I guess there's some problem with their Android service that they need to fix.
 
Thanks for the quick reply. Well that's disheartening, but comforting knowing it's not just me. Very hard to research given how little known the app is.
 
Yes old post. But this may help future ppl. Uninstall the Pluto app on box. Go to apkmirror and download the android TV version. I personally use the leanback version. You can just use the browser on the box u have, no need to side load. Enjoy! Also YouTube android TV version also makes a huge diff over stock app installed on boxes
 
Was able to find a version 3.9.0 leanback that works but every time the box gets shut off or reset the app vanishes... have to Uninstall and reinstall for it to show up otherwise I have to open from within settings menu applications then pluto is there just not anywhere else on the box... any ideas as to why it keeps vanishing??
 
Nick Southworth said:
Was able to find a version 3.9.0 leanback that works but every time the box gets shut off or reset the app vanishes... have to Uninstall and reinstall for it to show up otherwise I have to open from within settings menu applications then pluto is there just not anywhere else on the box... any ideas as to why it keeps vanishing??
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Sounds like some compatibility problem or bugs, that the Pluto devs still need to fix.
And I haven't looked at this app since last time I posted in this thread, back in January 2018
 
mikedt said:
Sounds like some compatibility problem or bugs, that the Pluto devs still need to fix.
And I haven't looked at this app since last time I posted in this thread, back in January 2018
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What have you used if you haven't looked at this app since then? Thanks for the reply...
 
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