Use the player’s favourites or custom-group feature where available instead of rewriting the maintained source playlist. Local shortcuts let you organise daily viewing while keeping the original catalogue intact. Back them up through a supported export if the arrangement matters to you.
Keep the first collection small
Begin with the channels you actually open each week. An oversized favourites group quickly becomes another difficult catalogue. Give groups ordinary names such as News or Weekend sport, without putting private account details into labels that appear on screen.
Understand what a favourite stores
A shortcut may reference a source identifier rather than a permanent media address. If the provider changes that identifier, the favourite can stop working while a new entry remains in the full list. Search and replace the local shortcut before assuming the whole account is broken.
Prepare for a player change
Favourites do not automatically travel with an M3U link or username. A compatible export or cloud feature must actually exist for transfer to work. Keep a non-sensitive note of essential channel names if you expect to change devices or reinstall the app soon.
