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Why a channel logo can be wrong while video is correct

A channel logo is artwork metadata and can be cached separately from the stream and programme guide. A wrong image does not automatically mean the channel video is wrong. Compare the actual broadcast and channel name before changing account settings or deleting a working source.

Illustrated guide: Why a channel logo can be wrong while video is correct
How do I fix an outdated logo in an IPTV player?

A channel logo is artwork metadata and can be cached separately from the stream and programme guide. A wrong image does not automatically mean the channel video is wrong. Compare the actual broadcast and channel name before changing account settings or deleting a working source.

Identify where the artwork comes from

The player may use a playlist logo address, guide artwork or its own matching rules. Similar channel names can cause an automatic match to choose the wrong image. If the app allows a local logo assignment, check whether an old override remains in place.

Refresh the appropriate cache

A channel-list update may not clear downloaded artwork. Use the player’s documented logo or image refresh control if available. Avoid a full account reset just to replace a small image, especially when it would remove favourites and parental settings.

Keep the diagnosis proportionate

If the video and schedule match the intended channel, report the artwork issue separately. Include the displayed name and the incorrect image without exposing credentials. A cosmetic metadata correction is easier to investigate when it is not mixed with unrelated playback complaints.

Questions about this topic

Does a familiar logo prove a source is official?
No. An image can be copied or incorrectly assigned. It does not establish a licensing or distribution relationship.
Will changing the logo improve picture quality?
No. Artwork and the video encoding are separate resources.

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