OTT Navigator’s local playlist and local backup-file features are documented for its standalone edition. The TV route can also depend on the experience level and an available Android file picker. Identify which stage is unavailable before changing any permissions or reinstalling the app.
Check the feature and edition first
Record the installed edition, device and intended action. Playlist from file reads a local source description. A local backup file stores or restores selected configuration. Each may contain access information, so choose a private test file you are authorised to use. The publisher distinguishes standalone local-file features from its store builds. The presence of a file manager elsewhere on the device does not establish that the app exposes the relevant option.
| Observed stage | Check before changing anything |
|---|---|
| Local-file option is absent | Confirm the installed build. For the documented TV backup-file route, also check Expert mode. |
| The option appears but no chooser opens | Check whether the actual Android TV device has a compatible picker. The publisher notes that many TVs do not. |
| A chooser opens but a previous file is unavailable | Check the file location and choose it again through the supported picker if it is still accessible. |
| The selected file opens but cannot be used | Check its type and the intended app operation. Separate a playlist file from a backup archive. |
Recover access through the supported action
A file selected through a picker carries a grant to the app. The publisher notes that this access may be lost after reinstall. If the same eligible installation can still open the chooser, select the intended file again. Verify that the provider label or backup identity matches before using its contents.
If this edition or device lacks the needed route, use an authorised link for a playlist where supported. For backups, check the documented private code or eligible account method. Keep the original file available until the intended app state is verified. Recording storage has separate requirements, so a successful playlist import does not establish a writable recording destination.
Sources and review
- Local files for playlists, backups and more — OTT Navigator