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If you are a frequent Android TV user, you must have seen the PGM Added message on the TV. PGM (Pragmatic General Multicast) is a network transfer protocol. It is one of the toast messages that appear on the Android TV due to some technical error. Sometimes, you may also get the Info Channel Service message. You have to update your Android TV and all the apps that you have installed on it. By this, you can prevent the toast messages from appearing on the screen.
Why PGM Added Message Appears
Some of the toast messages like PGM Added and Info Channel Service notification appears on your Android TV after updating your TV to the latest version. When you update your Android TV, you will get new features. But, at the same time, you will get new bugs too. The PGM Added message appears when you open apps on Android TV. Find out from which app or apps you are getting messages. With that, you can fix the issue.
How to Disable PGM Added Message on Android TV
1. On your Android TV home screen, click on the Settings icon.
2. Choose Additional Settings and select the Apps option.
3. Tap the See All Apps to get all the installed apps on your Android TV.
4. Scroll down and look for the app that is creating the message.
5. Turn off the Notifications for the specific app.
6. This will resolve the PGM Message on your TV.
7. Finally, restart your Android TV.
Toast Source App
You can prevent the toast messages on your TV by installing Toast Source app on your Android TV. This app will keep track of all the sources of the apps that you have installed. You have to enable the Toast Detection Service then you will receive notifications regarding what app is creating the problem. Toast Source App is compatible with Android Version 4.6.3 and above. You have to sideload the app on your Android TV, as the app is not available in the Play Store.
These are the two different ways to get rid of the PGM Added message on your TV. To stay away from these messages, install apps that are available on the Play Store. Don’t download or install any third-party apps from unknown sources.
