TiviMate 5.2.0 Update (August 2025): What’s New, Fixed & How to Enable the Hidden Features

What’s New in TiviMate 5.2.0

1. AFR (Automatic Frame Rate) Support

• A brand-new option now appears in Settings → Playback → AFR on most Android TV and Firestick devices.

• AFR automatically adjusts your device’s refresh rate to match the video source (e.g., 24fps movies play at 24Hz).

• The result: less stutter, smoother motion, especially noticeable on Firestick 4K, Nvidia Shield, and Android TV boxes.

💡 Tip: Enable AFR if your TV supports variable refresh rate or “Match content frame rate.” If you see black flickers or sync issues, turn it off.

2. Passthrough & Tunneled Playback Options

• These advanced playback settings are designed for users with external audio systems (soundbars or AV receivers).

• When enabled, they route the original audio stream directly to your hardware, bypassing TiviMate’s internal decoder.

• Users report cleaner surround sound and fewer sync issues.

🧠 Tip: Found under Settings → Playback → Audio Output.
Use only if your device and receiver both support passthrough.

3. Faster Folder & Channel List Loading

• Folder and playlist list loading speed has improved — especially for users with large M3U or Xtream playlists.

• This change is noticeable when scrolling through hundreds of channels or switching categories.

💡 Tip: Clear cache after updating to feel the difference.

4. Equalizer & Preset Fixes

• An older issue where equalizer settings wouldn’t save correctly or applied incorrectly to system presets has been resolved.

5. General Stability & Bug Fixes

• Fixes for occasional “illegal state” playback crashes.

• Catch-up loading improved for some Xtream playlists.

• Minor UI optimizations when switching between channel groups.

What Users Are Reporting So Far

From Reddit and community reports:

• “AFR made motion much smoother on my Shield.”

• “No more lag when switching folders with 1000+ channels.”

• “Catch-up seems faster, especially with newer playlists.”

• “UI feels snappier, less delay when changing groups.”

How to Check You’re on the Latest Version

1. Go to TiviMate Settings → About → Version

2. Current release: 5.2.0 (August 30, 2025)

3. If you’re still on 5.1.x, update via Google Play or a verified APK source (e.g. APKMirror).

Before Updating

✅ Backup your setup first — Settings → Backups → Create Backup
✅ Make note of your playlist URLs or Xtream login
✅ After updating, clear cache once: Settings → Other → Clear Cache

Should You Update?

Absolutely.
Even though there’s no flashy new interface, the new AFR and playback options make a noticeable difference for many setups, especially on larger screens or 4K devices.

Verdict:
⭐ Performance: +10% smoother
⭐ Playback reliability: Improved
⭐ Worth updating: Yes — especially if you’ve had lag or audio sync issues.