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Channel 4

Entertainment Channel 4 Television Corporation ⭐ 3.02 10,000,000+

Stream or Watch Live TV from Channel 4

Version 9.7.4 13.9 MB

TV Compatibility

Android TV
Supported
Fire TV
Unknown
Remote Friendly
Yes
Sideload Required
No

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Permissions Explained 19 permissions requested View details

This app requests 19 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review Gms Permission Ad Id com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Authenticate Accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Use Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Manage Accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network. Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Com Kantarmedia Barb Virtualmeter Write Database com.kantarmedia.barb.virtualmeter.WRITE_DATABASE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running. Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks. Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Finsky Permission Bind Get Install Referrer Service com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Allows the app to send notifications to the device. Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls. Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
ℹ️ Review C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Vending Billing com.android.vending.BILLING This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Com Channel4 Ondemand Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission com.channel4.ondemand.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About Channel 4

Stream or Watch Live TV from Channel 4

What Channel 4 Is Used For

Channel 4 appears to be an entertainment app for watching Channel 4 content on Android TV devices. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used to stream on-demand shows and to watch live TV from Channel 4, making it relevant for people who want a TV-style viewing experience on a connected screen.

Because it includes network and Wi‑Fi access, the app likely depends on an internet connection for playback and browsing. Permissions related to accounts, authentication, notifications, and foreground service suggest it may support signed-in viewing, account management, and ongoing playback or background activity. Storage permissions may be used for app data, downloads, or playback-related files. The app also lists ad-related identifiers and billing-related permissions, which may indicate account, measurement, or subscription-related features depending on how the service is configured.

On Android TV, this type of app is usually used with a remote control and a large-screen interface rather than touch input. It may be a good fit for viewers who want to browse Channel 4 programming, resume shows, or switch between live and on-demand viewing from a television setup.

Common uses

  • Stream Channel 4 programming on an Android TV device
  • Watch live TV content when available
  • Browse on-demand shows and episodes
  • Use a living-room, remote-friendly viewing interface
  • Sign in to manage account-based viewing features
  • Receive playback or app notifications when supported
  • Access content over Wi‑Fi or mobile internet
Best for:
TV viewers On-demand streaming Live TV watching Android TV Large-screen use

App Details

Package:
com.channel4.ondemand
Category:
Entertainment
Developer:
Channel 4 Television Corporation
Version:
9.7.4
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Package name: com.channel4.ondemand

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