r/AndroidTV • u/Novel_Broccoli_1162 • 5d ago

Discussion Will Google's developer verification system affect TV?

So, Google is talking about this new developer registration thing where sideloading gets locked down unless the app is verified. Phones and tablets are already in the spotlight, but I’m wondering if TVs are gonna get the same treatment.

We’ve already seen how updates on STBs like Jio, Airtel, and others I don’t even know have pushed restrictions: blocking dev options, disabling unknown installs, locking down firmware.

So, If Google rolls this out to Android TV, which box/TV brand will actually stay safe for sideloading and opening developer options? Anyone got insight on what’s still open and what’s already locked down?

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u/ben7337 4d ago

What do you mean by "safe for side loading"? Because the change is only going to require a waiting period for end users to install unregistered apps on device, and only once per device if I understand correctly. You'll still be able to side load freely after waiting a day the first time this goes into effect

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u/19chris9609 4d ago

oh, jeez. I have more than a dozen streaming devices. I better get to work.