🚨 Apps Are Disappearing on Android & Google TV – Google Explains Why 🚨

Описание: Apps are disappearing on Android TV and Google TV, and many users are confused because there’s no warning and no clear explanation. This video breaks down what’s really happening and why Google says this is part of its new “high-friction sideloading” system.

Since late 2025 and into 2026, Google has changed how sideloaded apps are handled on Android TV OS and Google TV OS. While sideloading is still allowed for experienced users, enforcement has shifted to warnings, background checks, and in some cases apps being disabled or removed after installation.

In this video, I explain:
• Why apps can disappear after installing
• How Google’s “high-friction” sideloading works
• The difference between Android TV, Google TV, and Android phones
• Whether this is similar to Amazon Fire Stick restrictions
• What options users still have going forward

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💬 Comment below and let me know:
• What device you’re using
• Android TV or Google TV
• Whether you’ve noticed apps disappearing or being disabled

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⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
00:00 – Intro: Apps Disappearing
00:46 – Why This Affects You
01:53 – What Google Changed (Quick Recap)
02:59 – Why This Affects You
04:10 – Google's "High-Friction" Explanation
05:12 – Android TV vs Phones
06:01 – Android TV vs Fire Stick
06:35 – What You Can Do Now
07:23 – Google-Free Alternatives
07:57 – Your Experience Matters

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