Where Does ORF TVthek Store Downloads and Favorites?
ORF ON (formerly TVthek) streams from ORF servers with downloads and lists in a private sandbox on the phone.
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The ORF streaming app (TVthek, now ORF ON) keeps personal state on the device. Favorites, progress, and downloads live in the private sandbox, with account sync for lists when logged in. Streams themselves come from ORF servers.
Reinstalls wipe local state for guests while accounts restore lists. Downloads always need fetching again. The package name still reflects the TVthek era on some builds, so check your store listing if it differs.
Where ORF TVthek stores this, by platform
/data/data/com.nousguide.android.orftvthek
Private sandbox for downloads and lists. Account login preserves favorites across devices. Package name reflects the TVthek era; the app now appears as ORF ON.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
Sandboxed container with the same split. Sign in to keep lists through reinstalls. Offline files expire with program availability.
Frequently asked questions
How do offline ORF downloads work?
Download supported programs in-app for offline viewing. Files stay encrypted in the sandbox and expire with availability. They play only inside the app.
How do I sync ORF ON across devices?
Sign in to carry favorites and progress. Guests keep lists locally only. Downloads need re-fetching per device either way after a move.
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