How to Create Your Own IPTV M3U Playlist Using Only an Android Phone

How to Create Your Own IPTV M3U Playlist Using Only an Android Phone

In the digital age, streaming television has become more accessible than ever. While many people use pre-made playlists, did you know that you can create your own customised IPTV M3U file directly from your Android smartphone?

A recent tutorial by Ugit Rifai explains a step-by-step method to extract live stream links and compile them into a working playlist. Whether you want to gather your favourite news channels or national broadcasts in one place, this guide will show you how.

Essential Tools for the Job

Before starting, you need to ensure three specific applications are installed on your Android device:

1. Mises Browser: This is used to retrieve the M3U or live stream links from TV provider websites.

2. IPTV List Editor: The primary tool used to create and manage your playlist file.

3. VLC for Android: A reliable media player to test and run the playlist you have created.

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Step 1: Extracting Live Stream Links

The first step is to find the "source" of the broadcast.

1. Open the Mises Browser and navigate to a live stream provider website, such as Dens TV.

2. Select the channel you want (e.g., Metro TV) and wait for the video to start playing.

3. Access the Developer Tools located in the browser's menu (usually found by clicking the three dots or the menu icon).

4. Within Developer Tools, select the Network menu. To make things easier, use the filter function and type "M3U".

5. Look for the URL that appears. Note that in some cases, you may not be able to copy the text directly from the browser, so you might need to manually write down the URL address.

Step 2: Building the Playlist

Once you have your links, it is time to use the IPTV List Editor.

1. Open the app and select "Add Channels" at the bottom of the screen.

2. Choose the list type "Name/Link" and give your new list a name, such as "New 2025".

3. Enter the channel name on the first line and the URL you found earlier on the second line. You can add multiple channels, such as Metro TV and RTV, by following this format.

4. After entering the data, click outside the box and press Save.

Step 3: Customising and Organising

The IPTV List Editor allows you to refine how your playlist looks:

• Formatting: You can set the channel names to appear in all capital letters or just capitalise the first letter of each word.

• Grouping: You can assign channels to specific categories. For example, you can set Metro TV under a "News" group and RTV under a "National" group.

• Logos: There is also an option to add logo URLs if you want your playlist to look more professional.

Step 4: Exporting and Testing

After you have organised your list, you need to turn it into a physical file:

1. Select the M3U File option in the app and click "Create M3U".

2. Open VLC for Android and locate the newly created file (e.g., "New 2025.m3u").

3. Click on the file, and your channels should begin to play.

Conclusion

Creating a personalised IPTV playlist is a straightforward process when you have the right tools. By using Mises Browser to "sniff" the links and IPTV List Editor to compile them, you can enjoy a custom viewing experience on your Android phone.

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Note: While the tutorial uses specific apps available for Android, please ensure you are accessing legal streams from authorised providers. Information regarding app availability on the Play Store is based on general Android knowledge and not explicitly detailed in the source transcript.

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