Using the same subscription details in another player does not necessarily transfer your favourites. Many viewing preferences belong to the app’s own configuration. Before recreating a long list or reporting lost content, identify where the original player stores that list and whether it supports moving it to the new setup.
Separate catalogue access from preferences
Check whether the channel itself is available in the normal catalogue on the second device. If it is, the missing favourite is an organisation issue rather than missing subscription access. Compare player names and versions. Different apps may use different local databases or account-sync systems even when they open the same IPTV service.
Check supported backup or sync
Consult the player publisher’s documentation for favourites export, backup or synchronisation. Confirm which settings the feature actually transfers and whether a separate app account is involved. Keep any exported file private if it may contain account information. Do not assume logging into the television’s app store synchronises every player preference automatically.
Rebuild only what you need if transfer is unavailable
Create a short priority list on the new device and verify each entry before saving it. Use the current catalogue labels because an old favourite can point to a renamed source. Keep the original working player until the new arrangement is usable. Ask support for help finding a channel, and ask the player publisher about its preference-storage behaviour.
Your checklist
- Check the channel in the ordinary catalogue.
- Identify the player’s supported preference transfer method.
- Recreate a small verified list if no transfer is available.
What to take away
Subscription access and player preferences are separate layers. Confirm the storage or sync feature before treating a missing favourites list as an account failure.