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Omit TV Logo URLs in XMLTV Files When Logos Are Unavailable - androto - 01-17-2025
Context:
I have read the FAQ and understand that "custom logos" are not included in the XMLTV file and are only available in the M3U file. While the FAQ’s suggestion to use the M3U file for overriding a logo is helpful, it does not address the issue I am facing.
Problem:
I am using a tool called Threadfin (a fork of xTeve), which supports loading logos from both XMLTV and M3U files. However, it always prioritizes logos from the XMLTV file over those in the M3U file. This behavior is logical since the XMLTV file contains detailed channel information, whereas the M3U file primarily provides streaming details.
The issue arises when epg.best does not have a logo for a channel. In such cases, the XMLTV file includes logo URLs pointing to non-existent images. When these URLs are accessed (e.g., in a browser), they return a 404 error because the images do not exist.
Proposed Solution:
To resolve this issue, I propose that XMLTV files omit the logo URL entirely for channels where epg.best does not have a logo available. This change would:
- Prevent tools like Threadfin from attempting to load invalid or non-existent logos.
- Allow the M3U file logos to be used as a fallback without interference from broken XMLTV URLs.
I believe this adjustment will enhance the usability and reliability of the XMLTV files generated by epg.best.
Thank you for considering this feature request! Please let me know if additional clarification is needed.