Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels) Summary: [Nested Classes](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#nestedclasses) \| [Constants](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#constants) \| [Inherited Constants](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#inhconstants) \| [Fields](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#lfields) \| [Methods](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#pubmethods) \| [Inherited Methods](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#inhmethods)
# TvContract.Channels
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` public static final class TvContract.Channels `
` extends https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object ` ` implements https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.BaseTvColumns `
|---|---|
| [java.lang.Object](https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object) ||
| ↳ | android.media.tv.TvContract.Channels |
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Column definitions for the TV channels table.
## Summary
| ### Nested classes ||
|---|---|
| ` class` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels.Logo` A sub-directory of a single TV channel that represents its primary logo. |
| ### Constants ||
|---|---|
| `int` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_INVISIBLE` The broadcast visibility type for invisible services. |
| `int` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_NUMERIC_SELECTABLE_ONLY` The broadcast visibility type for numeric selectable only services. |
| `int` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_VISIBLE` The broadcast visibility type for visible services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR` The accent color of the app link template for this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI` The URI for the app badge icon of the app link template for this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI` The intent URI of the app link for this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI` The URI for the poster art used as the background of the app link template for this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT` The link text of the app link template for this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_BROADCAST_GENRE` The comma-separated genre string of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE` The broadcast visibility type of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_BROWSABLE` The flag indicating whether this TV channel is browsable or not. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_CHANNEL_LIST_ID` The channel list ID of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_DESCRIPTION` The description of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_DISPLAY_NAME` The channel name that is displayed to the user. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_DISPLAY_NUMBER` The channel number that is displayed to the user. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_GLOBAL_CONTENT_ID` The global content ID of this TV channel, as a URI. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INPUT_ID` The ID of the TV input service that provides this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_DATA` Internal data used by individual TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG1` Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG2` Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG3` Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG4` Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_ID` The internal ID used by individual TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_LOCKED` The flag indicating whether this TV channel is locked or not. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_NETWORK_AFFILIATION` The network affiliation for this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_ORIGINAL_NETWORK_ID` The original network ID of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_REMOTE_CONTROL_KEY_PRESET_NUMBER` The remote control key preset number that is assigned to this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_SCRAMBLED` The flag indicating whether this TV channel is scrambled or not. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_SEARCHABLE` The flag indicating whether this TV channel is searchable or not. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_SERVICE_ID` The service ID of this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_SERVICE_TYPE` The predefined service type of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TRANSIENT` The flag indicating whether this TV channel is transient or not. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TRANSPORT_STREAM_ID` The transport stream ID of this channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE` The broadcast system type of this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_VERSION_NUMBER` The version number of this row entry used by TV input services. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_VIDEO_FORMAT` The typical video format for programs from this TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_VIDEO_RESOLUTION` The typical video resolution. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE` The MIME type of a single TV channel. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#CONTENT_TYPE` The MIME type of a directory of TV channels. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO` The service type for radio channels that have audio only. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO` The service type for regular TV channels that have both audio and video. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER` A generic service type. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_1SEG` The channel type for 1seg (handheld). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC3_T` The channel type for ATSC3.0 (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC_C` The channel type for ATSC (cable). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC_M_H` The channel type for ATSC-M/H (mobile/handheld). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC_T` The channel type for ATSC (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_CMMB` The channel type for CMMB (handheld). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DTMB` The channel type for DTMB (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_C` The channel type for DVB-C (cable). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_C2` The channel type for DVB-C2 (cable). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_H` The channel type for DVB-H (handheld). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_S` The channel type for DVB-S (satellite). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_S2` The channel type for DVB-S2 (satellite). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_SH` The channel type for DVB-SH (satellite). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_T` The channel type for DVB-T (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_T2` The channel type for DVB-T2 (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_C` The channel type for ISDB-C (cable). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_S` The channel type for ISDB-S (satellite). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_S3` The channel type for ISDB-S3 (satellite). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_T` The channel type for ISDB-T (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_TB` The channel type for ISDB-Tb (Brazil). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_NTSC` The channel type for NTSC. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_OTHER` A generic channel type. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_PAL` The channel type for PAL. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_PREVIEW` The channel type for preview videos. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_SECAM` The channel type for SECAM. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_S_DMB` The channel type for S-DMB (satellite). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_T_DMB` The channel type for T-DMB (terrestrial). |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I` The video format for 1080i. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P` The video format for 1080p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P` The video format for 2160p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_240P` The video format for 240p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_360P` The video format for 360p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P` The video format for 4320p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_480I` The video format for 480i. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_480P` The video format for 480p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_576I` The video format for 576i. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_576P` The video format for 576p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_720P` The video format for 720p. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED` The video resolution for enhanced-definition. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD` The video resolution for full high-definition. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD` The video resolution for high-definition. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD` The video resolution for standard-definition. |
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD` The video resolution for ultra high-definition. |
### Inherited constants
From interface `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.BaseTvColumns` `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.BaseTvColumns#COLUMN_PACKAGE_NAME`
The name of the package that owns the current row.
From interface `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/BaseColumns` `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/BaseColumns#_COUNT`
The count of rows in a directory.
`https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/BaseColumns#_ID`
The unique ID for a row.
| ### Fields ||
|---|---|
| ` public static final https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/Uri` | `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#CONTENT_URI` The content:// style URI for this table. |
| ### Public methods ||
|---|---|
| ` static https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | ` https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#getVideoResolution(java.lang.String)(https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String videoFormat) ` Returns the video resolution (definition) for a given video format. |
### Inherited methods
From class ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object ` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#clone()() `
Creates and returns a copy of this object.
` boolean` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#equals(java.lang.Object)(https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object obj) `
Indicates whether some other object is "equal to" this one.
` void` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#finalize()() `
Called by the garbage collector on an object when garbage collection determines that there are no more references to the object.
` final https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Class` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#getClass()() `
Returns the runtime class of this `Object`.
` int` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#hashCode()() `
Returns a hash code value for the object.
` final void` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#notify()() `
Wakes up a single thread that is waiting on this object's monitor.
` final void` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#notifyAll()() `
Wakes up all threads that are waiting on this object's monitor.
` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#toString()() `
Returns a string representation of the object.
` final void` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#wait(long,%20int)(long timeoutMillis, int nanos) `
Causes the current thread to wait until it is awakened, typically by being *notified* or *interrupted*, or until a certain amount of real time has elapsed.
` final void` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#wait(long)(long timeoutMillis) `
Causes the current thread to wait until it is awakened, typically by being *notified* or *interrupted*, or until a certain amount of real time has elapsed.
` final void` ` https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/Object#wait()() `
Causes the current thread to wait until it is awakened, typically by being *notified* or *interrupted*.
## Constants
### BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_INVISIBLE
Added in [API level 36](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final int BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_INVISIBLE
```
The broadcast visibility type for invisible services. Use this type when the service is invisible from users and not able to be selected by users via any of the normal service navigation mechanisms.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE`
Constant Value: 2 (0x00000002)
### BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_NUMERIC_SELECTABLE_ONLY
Added in [API level 36](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final int BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_NUMERIC_SELECTABLE_ONLY
```
The broadcast visibility type for numeric selectable only services. Use this type when the service is invisible from users but selectable by users only via direct entry of the logical channel number.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE`
Constant Value: 1 (0x00000001)
### BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_VISIBLE
Added in [API level 36](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final int BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_VISIBLE
```
The broadcast visibility type for visible services. Use this type when the service is visible from users and selectable by users via normal service navigation mechanisms.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE`
Constant Value: 0 (0x00000000)
### COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR
```
The accent color of the app link template for this channel. This is primarily used for the background color of the text box in the template.
The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.
Type: INTEGER (color value)
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT`
Constant Value: "app_link_color"
### COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI
```
The URI for the app badge icon of the app link template for this channel.
This small icon is overlaid at the bottom of the poster art specified by `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI`. The data in the column must be a URI in one of the following formats:
- content (`https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#SCHEME_CONTENT`)
- android.resource (`https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#SCHEME_ANDROID_RESOURCE`)
- file (`https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#SCHEME_FILE`)
The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.
Type: TEXT
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT`
Constant Value: "app_link_icon_uri"
### COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI
```
The intent URI of the app link for this channel.
The URI is created using `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent#toUri(int)` with `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent#URI_INTENT_SCHEME` and converted back to the original intent with `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent#parseUri(java.lang.String,%20int)`. The intent is launched when the user clicks the corresponding app link for the current channel.
The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.
Type: TEXT
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT`
Constant Value: "app_link_intent_uri"
### COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI
```
The URI for the poster art used as the background of the app link template for this channel.
The data in the column must be a URL, or a URI in one of the following formats:
- content (`https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#SCHEME_CONTENT`)
- android.resource (`https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#SCHEME_ANDROID_RESOURCE`)
- file (`https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#SCHEME_FILE`)
The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.
Type: TEXT
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT`
Constant Value: "app_link_poster_art_uri"
### COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_APP_LINK_TEXT
```
The link text of the app link template for this channel.
This provides a short description of the action that happens when the corresponding app link is clicked.
The app-linking allows channel input sources to provide activity links from their live channel programming to another activity. This enables content providers to increase user engagement by offering the viewer other content or actions.
Type: TEXT
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_COLOR`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_ICON_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_INTENT_URI`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_APP_LINK_POSTER_ART_URI`
Constant Value: "app_link_text"
### COLUMN_BROADCAST_GENRE
Added in [API level 31](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_BROADCAST_GENRE
```
The comma-separated genre string of this TV channel.
Use the same language appeared in the underlying broadcast standard, if applicable. Otherwise, leave empty. Use `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Programs.Genres#encode(java.lang.String[])` to create a text that can be stored in this column. Use `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Programs.Genres#decode(java.lang.String)` to get the broadcast genre strings from the text stored in the column.
Type: TEXT
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Programs#COLUMN_BROADCAST_GENRE`
Constant Value: "broadcast_genre"
### COLUMN_BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE
Added in [API level 36](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE
```
The broadcast visibility type of this TV channel.
This is used to indicate the broadcast visibility type defined in the underlying broadcast standard or country/operator profile, if applicable. For example, `visible_service_flag` and `numeric_selection_flag` of `service_attribute_descriptor` in D-Book, the specification for UK-based TV products, `visible_service_flag` and `selectable_service_flag` of `ciplus_service_descriptor` in the CI Plus 1.3 specification.
The value should match one of the following: `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_VISIBLE`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_NUMERIC_SELECTABLE_ONLY`, and `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_INVISIBLE`.
If not specified, this value is set to `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#BROADCAST_VISIBILITY_TYPE_VISIBLE` by default.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "broadcast_visibility_type"
### COLUMN_BROWSABLE
Added in [API level 26](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_BROWSABLE
```
The flag indicating whether this TV channel is browsable or not.
This column can only be set by applications having proper system permission. For other applications, this is a read-only column.
A value of 1 indicates the channel is included in the channel list that applications use to browse channels, a value of 0 indicates the channel is not included in the list. If not specified, this value is set to 0 (not browsable) by default.
Type: INTEGER (boolean)
Constant Value: "browsable"
### COLUMN_CHANNEL_LIST_ID
Added in [API level 31](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_CHANNEL_LIST_ID
```
The channel list ID of this TV channel.
It is used to identify the channel list constructed from broadcast SI based on the underlying broadcast standard or country/operator profile, if applicable. Otherwise, leave empty.
The ID can be defined by individual TV input services. For example, one may assign a service operator name for the service operator channel list constructed from broadcast SI or one may assign the `profile_name` of the operator_info() APDU defined in CI Plus 1.3 for the dedicated CICAM operator profile channel list constructed from CICAM NIT.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "channel_list_id"
### COLUMN_DESCRIPTION
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_DESCRIPTION
```
The description of this TV channel.
Can be empty initially.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "description"
### COLUMN_DISPLAY_NAME
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_DISPLAY_NAME
```
The channel name that is displayed to the user.
A call sign is a good candidate to use for this purpose but any name that helps the user recognize the current channel will be enough. Can also be empty depending on broadcast standard.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "display_name"
### COLUMN_DISPLAY_NUMBER
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_DISPLAY_NUMBER
```
The channel number that is displayed to the user.
The format can vary depending on broadcast standard and product specification.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "display_number"
### COLUMN_GLOBAL_CONTENT_ID
Added in [API level 30](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_GLOBAL_CONTENT_ID
```
The global content ID of this TV channel, as a URI.
A globally unique URI that identifies this TV channel, if applicable. Suitable URIs include
- `globalServiceId` from ATSC A/331. ex `https://doi.org/10.5239/7E4E-B472`
- Other broadcast ID provider. ex `http://example.com/tv_channel/1234`
Can be empty.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "global_content_id"
### COLUMN_INPUT_ID
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INPUT_ID
```
The ID of the TV input service that provides this TV channel.
Use `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract#buildInputId(android.content.ComponentName)` to build the ID.
This is a required field.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "input_id"
### COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_DATA
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_DATA
```
Internal data used by individual TV input services.
This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.
Type: BLOB
Constant Value: "internal_provider_data"
### COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG1
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG1
```
Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.
This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "internal_provider_flag1"
### COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG2
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG2
```
Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.
This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "internal_provider_flag2"
### COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG3
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG3
```
Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.
This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "internal_provider_flag3"
### COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG4
Added in [API level 23](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_FLAG4
```
Internal integer flag used by individual TV input services.
This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "internal_provider_flag4"
### COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_ID
Added in [API level 26](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_INTERNAL_PROVIDER_ID
```
The internal ID used by individual TV input services.
This is internal to the provider that inserted it, and should not be decoded by other apps.
Can be empty.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "internal_provider_id"
### COLUMN_LOCKED
Added in [API level 26](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_LOCKED
```
The flag indicating whether this TV channel is locked or not.
This is primarily used for alternative parental control to prevent unauthorized users from watching the current channel regardless of the content rating. A value of 1 indicates the channel is locked and the user is required to enter passcode to unlock it in order to watch the current program from the channel, a value of 0 indicates the channel is not locked thus the user is not prompted to enter passcode If not specified, this value is set to 0 (not locked) by default.
This column can only be set by applications having proper system permission to modify parental control settings. For other applications, this is a read-only column.
Type: INTEGER (boolean)
Constant Value: "locked"
### COLUMN_NETWORK_AFFILIATION
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_NETWORK_AFFILIATION
```
The network affiliation for this TV channel.
This is used to identify a channel that is commonly called by its network affiliation instead of the display name. Examples include ABC for the channel KGO-HD, FOX for the channel KTVU-HD and NBC for the channel KNTV-HD. Can be empty if not applicable.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "network_affiliation"
### COLUMN_ORIGINAL_NETWORK_ID
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_ORIGINAL_NETWORK_ID
```
The original network ID of this TV channel.
It is used to identify the originating delivery system, if applicable. Use the same coding for `original_network_id` for ETSI EN 300 468/TR 101 211 and ARIB STD-B10.
This is a required field only if the underlying broadcast standard defines the same name field. Otherwise, leave empty.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "original_network_id"
### COLUMN_REMOTE_CONTROL_KEY_PRESET_NUMBER
Added in [API level 31](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_REMOTE_CONTROL_KEY_PRESET_NUMBER
```
The remote control key preset number that is assigned to this channel.
This can be used for one-touch-tuning, tuning to the channel with pressing the preset button.
Type: INTEGER (remote control key preset number)
Constant Value: "remote_control_key_preset_number"
### COLUMN_SCRAMBLED
Added in [API level 31](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_SCRAMBLED
```
The flag indicating whether this TV channel is scrambled or not.
Use the same coding for scrambled in the underlying broadcast standard if `free_ca_mode` in SDT is defined there (e.g. ETSI EN 300 468).
Type: INTEGER (boolean)
Constant Value: "scrambled"
### COLUMN_SEARCHABLE
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_SEARCHABLE
```
The flag indicating whether this TV channel is searchable or not.
The columns of searchable channels can be read by other applications that have proper permission. Care must be taken not to open sensitive data.
A value of 1 indicates that the channel is searchable and its columns can be read by other applications, a value of 0 indicates that the channel is hidden and its columns can be read only by the package that owns the channel and the system. If not specified, this value is set to 1 (searchable) by default.
Type: INTEGER (boolean)
Constant Value: "searchable"
### COLUMN_SERVICE_ID
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_SERVICE_ID
```
The service ID of this channel.
It is used to identify the current service, or channel from any other services within a given Transport Stream, if applicable. Use the same coding for `service_id` in ETSI EN 300 468 and ARIB STD-B10 or `program_number` in ISO/IEC 13818-1.
This is a required field only if the underlying broadcast standard defines the same name field, or the current channel is transmitted via the MPEG Transport Stream. Leave empty otherwise.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "service_id"
### COLUMN_SERVICE_TYPE
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_SERVICE_TYPE
```
The predefined service type of this TV channel.
This is primarily used to indicate whether the current channel is a regular TV channel or a radio-like channel. Use the same coding for `service_type` in the underlying broadcast standard if it is defined there (e.g. ATSC A/53, ETSI EN 300 468 and ARIB STD-B10). Otherwise use one of the followings: `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO`
This is a required field.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "service_type"
### COLUMN_TRANSIENT
Added in [API level 26](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_TRANSIENT
```
The flag indicating whether this TV channel is transient or not.
A value of 1 indicates that the channel will be automatically removed by the system on reboot, and a value of 0 indicates that the channel is persistent across reboot. If not specified, this value is set to 0 (not transient) by default.
Type: INTEGER (boolean)
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.PreviewPrograms#COLUMN_TRANSIENT`
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.WatchNextPrograms#COLUMN_TRANSIENT`
Constant Value: "transient"
### COLUMN_TRANSPORT_STREAM_ID
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_TRANSPORT_STREAM_ID
```
The transport stream ID of this channel.
It is used to identify the Transport Stream that contains the current channel from any other multiplex within a network, if applicable. Use the same coding for `transport_stream_id` defined in ISO/IEC 13818-1 if the channel is transmitted via the MPEG Transport Stream.
This is a required field only if the current channel is transmitted via the MPEG Transport Stream. Leave empty otherwise.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "transport_stream_id"
### COLUMN_TYPE
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_TYPE
```
The broadcast system type of this TV channel.
This is used to indicate the broadcast standard (e.g. ATSC, DVB or ISDB) the current channel conforms to. Use `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_OTHER` for streaming-based channels, which is the default channel type. The value should match one of the followings: `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_1SEG`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC_C`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC_M_H`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC_T`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ATSC3_T`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_CMMB`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DTMB`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_C`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_C2`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_H`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_S`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_S2`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_SH`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_T`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_DVB_T2`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_C`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_S`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_S3`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_T`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_ISDB_TB`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_NTSC`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_OTHER`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_PAL`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_SECAM`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_S_DMB`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_T_DMB`, and `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#TYPE_PREVIEW`.
This value cannot be changed once it's set. Trying to modify it will make the update fail.
This is a required field.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "type"
### COLUMN_VERSION_NUMBER
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_VERSION_NUMBER
```
The version number of this row entry used by TV input services.
This is best used by sync adapters to identify the rows to update. The number can be defined by individual TV input services. One may assign the same value as `version_number` that appears in ETSI EN 300 468 or ATSC A/65, if the data are coming from a TV broadcast.
Type: INTEGER
Constant Value: "version_number"
### COLUMN_VIDEO_FORMAT
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_VIDEO_FORMAT
```
The typical video format for programs from this TV channel.
This is primarily used to filter out channels based on video format by applications. The value should match one of the followings: `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_240P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_360P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_480I`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_480P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_576I`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_576P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_720P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P`. Note that the actual video resolution of each program from a given channel can vary thus one should use `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Programs#COLUMN_VIDEO_WIDTH` and `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Programs#COLUMN_VIDEO_HEIGHT` to get more accurate video resolution.
Type: TEXT
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#getVideoResolution(java.lang.String)`
Constant Value: "video_format"
### COLUMN_VIDEO_RESOLUTION
Added in [API level 31](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String COLUMN_VIDEO_RESOLUTION
```
The typical video resolution.
This is primarily used to filter out channels based on video resolution by applications. The value is from SDT if defined there. (e.g. ETSI EN 300 468) The value should match one of the followings: `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD`.
Type: TEXT
Constant Value: "video_resolution"
### CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE
```
The MIME type of a single TV channel.
Constant Value: "vnd.android.cursor.item/channel"
### CONTENT_TYPE
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String CONTENT_TYPE
```
The MIME type of a directory of TV channels.
Constant Value: "vnd.android.cursor.dir/channel"
### SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO
```
The service type for radio channels that have audio only.
Constant Value: "SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO"
### SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO
```
The service type for regular TV channels that have both audio and video.
Constant Value: "SERVICE_TYPE_AUDIO_VIDEO"
### SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER
```
A generic service type.
Constant Value: "SERVICE_TYPE_OTHER"
### TYPE_1SEG
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_1SEG
```
The channel type for 1seg (handheld).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_1SEG"
### TYPE_ATSC3_T
Added in [API level 30](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ATSC3_T
```
The channel type for ATSC3.0 (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ATSC3_T"
### TYPE_ATSC_C
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ATSC_C
```
The channel type for ATSC (cable).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ATSC_C"
### TYPE_ATSC_M_H
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ATSC_M_H
```
The channel type for ATSC-M/H (mobile/handheld).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ATSC_M_H"
### TYPE_ATSC_T
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ATSC_T
```
The channel type for ATSC (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ATSC_T"
### TYPE_CMMB
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_CMMB
```
The channel type for CMMB (handheld).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_CMMB"
### TYPE_DTMB
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DTMB
```
The channel type for DTMB (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DTMB"
### TYPE_DVB_C
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_C
```
The channel type for DVB-C (cable).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_C"
### TYPE_DVB_C2
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_C2
```
The channel type for DVB-C2 (cable).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_C2"
### TYPE_DVB_H
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_H
```
The channel type for DVB-H (handheld).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_H"
### TYPE_DVB_S
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_S
```
The channel type for DVB-S (satellite).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_S"
### TYPE_DVB_S2
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_S2
```
The channel type for DVB-S2 (satellite).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_S2"
### TYPE_DVB_SH
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_SH
```
The channel type for DVB-SH (satellite).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_SH"
### TYPE_DVB_T
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_T
```
The channel type for DVB-T (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_T"
### TYPE_DVB_T2
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_DVB_T2
```
The channel type for DVB-T2 (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_DVB_T2"
### TYPE_ISDB_C
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ISDB_C
```
The channel type for ISDB-C (cable).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ISDB_C"
### TYPE_ISDB_S
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ISDB_S
```
The channel type for ISDB-S (satellite).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ISDB_S"
### TYPE_ISDB_S3
Added in [API level 29](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ISDB_S3
```
The channel type for ISDB-S3 (satellite).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ISDB_S3"
### TYPE_ISDB_T
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ISDB_T
```
The channel type for ISDB-T (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ISDB_T"
### TYPE_ISDB_TB
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_ISDB_TB
```
The channel type for ISDB-Tb (Brazil).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_ISDB_TB"
### TYPE_NTSC
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_NTSC
```
The channel type for NTSC.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_NTSC"
### TYPE_OTHER
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_OTHER
```
A generic channel type. Use this if the current channel is streaming-based or its broadcast system type does not fit under any other types. This is the default channel type.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_OTHER"
### TYPE_PAL
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_PAL
```
The channel type for PAL.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_PAL"
### TYPE_PREVIEW
Added in [API level 26](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_PREVIEW
```
The channel type for preview videos.
Unlike other broadcast TV channel types, the programs in the preview channel usually are promotional videos. The UI may treat the preview channels differently from the other broadcast channels.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_PREVIEW"
### TYPE_SECAM
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_SECAM
```
The channel type for SECAM.
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_SECAM"
### TYPE_S_DMB
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_S_DMB
```
The channel type for S-DMB (satellite).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_S_DMB"
### TYPE_T_DMB
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String TYPE_T_DMB
```
The channel type for T-DMB (terrestrial).
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_TYPE`
Constant Value: "TYPE_T_DMB"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I
```
The video format for 1080i.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P
```
The video format for 1080p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P
```
The video format for 2160p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_240P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_240P
```
The video format for 240p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_240P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_360P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_360P
```
The video format for 360p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_360P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P
```
The video format for 4320p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_480I
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_480I
```
The video format for 480i.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_480I"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_480P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_480P
```
The video format for 480p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_480P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_576I
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_576I
```
The video format for 576i.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_576I"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_576P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_576P
```
The video format for 576p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_576P"
### VIDEO_FORMAT_720P
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_FORMAT_720P
```
The video format for 720p.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_FORMAT_720P"
### VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED
```
The video resolution for enhanced-definition.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_ED"
### VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD
```
The video resolution for full high-definition.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_FHD"
### VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD
```
The video resolution for high-definition.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_HD"
### VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD
```
The video resolution for standard-definition.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_SD"
### VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final String VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD
```
The video resolution for ultra high-definition.
Constant Value: "VIDEO_RESOLUTION_UHD"
## Fields
### CONTENT_URI
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static final Uri CONTENT_URI
```
The content:// style URI for this table.
SQL selection is not supported for `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#query(android.net.Uri,%20java.lang.String[],%20android.os.Bundle,%20android.os.CancellationSignal)`, `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#update(android.net.Uri,%20android.content.ContentValues,%20android.os.Bundle)` and `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/ContentResolver#delete(android.net.Uri,%20android.os.Bundle)` operations.
## Public methods
### getVideoResolution
Added in [API level 21](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/uses-sdk-element#ApiLevels)
```
public static String getVideoResolution (String videoFormat)
```
Returns the video resolution (definition) for a given video format.
| Parameters ||
|---|---|
| `videoFormat` | `String`: The video format defined in `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels`. Value is one of the following: - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_240P` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_360P` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_480I` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_576I` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_576P` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_720P` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_1080I` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_1080P` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_2160P` - `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#VIDEO_FORMAT_4320P` |
| Returns ||
|---|---|
| `https://developer.android.com/reference/java/lang/String` | the corresponding video resolution string. `null` if the resolution string is not defined for the given video format.
|
**See also:**
- `https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/tv/TvContract.Channels#COLUMN_VIDEO_FORMAT`