113 Votes

Category Video
Program license Free
Version 6.0.1
Size 20 MB
Works under: Android
Program available in English
Content rating Everyone
Package name com.star.mobile.video
Program by StarTimes Inc.
The Crossing of Kechuang 14th Street and Jinghai 5th Road, Ludong District, BDA, P.R.China

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StarTimes ON is a video streaming and live TV app that offers a diverse range of entertainment options, from movies to sports to news, catering to a broad user base.

Features and Content

StarTimes ON excels in terms of the diversity and breadth of its content. With more than 150 live TV channels, it caters to a wide array of interests. From sports to news, from movies to series, and from kids' content to documentaries, the app offers something for everyone. The app also features a large selection of African music, including Fouladou and Haal Pulaar music.

The video quality of the content is generally good, and the user interface is clean and easy to navigate. The app also allows for video downloads, enabling users to watch their favorite content even when offline.

Performance

StarTimes ON performs smoothly, offering a seamless viewing experience. The app is well-optimized, ensuring minimal buffering and lag. However, the download feature could use some improvement. Currently, users can only download one video at a time and must wait for it to finish before starting another download.

Additionally, downloaded videos can only be viewed within the app. Some users have expressed a desire for downloaded videos to be stored on their phones' memory, allowing them to be viewed outside of the app. This is something the developers could consider for future updates.

One area where StarTimes ON could improve is the number of ads. Users have reported that the app contains a significant amount of advertising, which can detract from the viewing experience. Some users have suggested that the number of ads be reduced to make the app more enjoyable.

Conclusion

StarTimes ON is a comprehensive video streaming and live TV app with a wide range of content. Its performance is impressive, although improvements could be made to the download feature and the number of ads. Despite these minor drawbacks, the app is well worth considering for those looking for diverse content in one convenient place.

Pros

Diverse range of content
Smooth performance
Option to download videos for offline viewing

Cons

Only one video can be downloaded at a time
Downloaded videos can only be viewed within the app
High number of ads

1. Load faster & Make live broadcast streaming interactive, Optimize watching experience.

2. Picture in Picture（PiP）now available, Try now!

3. Bug fixed.

Potentially dangerous permissions

ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
READ_CALENDAR: Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
WRITE_CALENDAR: Allows an application to write the user's calendar data.
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
CHANGE_CONFIGURATION: Allows an application to modify the current configuration, such as locale.
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE: Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
CHANGE_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
DISABLE_KEYGUARD: Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
GET_TASKS: This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.OBSERVE_GRANT_REVOKE_PERMISSIONS
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE

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