A tvg-logo address points to artwork rather than the media stream. A channel can play while its logo fails because the image host is unavailable, the URL changed, or the player cannot fetch that image format. Replacing working account credentials is unlikely to fix an isolated artwork problem.
Separate image and stream requests
A playlist entry may refer to one domain for video and another for artwork. Those hosts can fail independently. Check whether every logo is missing or only a few; a small subset often points to individual metadata rather than a failed playlist import.
Keep image URLs public and appropriate
Logos normally should not need a viewer password. Avoid embedding private account tokens in artwork URLs when maintaining your own list. Use authorized artwork and stable locations rather than copying images from unrelated pages without permission.
Refresh artwork conservatively
Some players cache logos to avoid repeated downloads. A stale cache can outlast a corrected source URL. Use a dedicated artwork refresh if the player offers one before clearing all app data, which could also erase profiles and local settings.
A practical sequence
- Compare one missing logo with one working logo.
- Refresh artwork separately if supported.
- Preserve profiles before any full data reset.
An example
If nine channels play and only one thumbnail is blank, inspect that entry’s tvg-logo value before making changes to the entire account.
Questions about this topic
Is a missing logo evidence of an expired plan?
Not on its own. Artwork and account access are different resources.
Will every player show the same images?
No. Image support and caching differ.
