I did have the vpn enabled ,but street disabling, got same message. Gonna try the process that Miki suggested. I know i can get this done. Thanx. Here goes nothin
Not saying it will work but it’s one solution someone have me instructions for. 
Video guide for firestick but should be same for android tv box with external storage
you can get all iptv players using downloader code 5546232
other goodies are also there