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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
November 28, 2025
3d ago
Google removes SmartTube from Android TV for security reasons, dev pledges to release new app
SmartTube, arguably the most popular third-party YouTube client for Android TV, has suddenly been disabled across multiple TV devices, after Google Play..
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SmartTube, a popular third-party YouTube client for Android TV, has been disabled on many devices by Google Play Protect due to a compromised digital signing key. The developer is releasing a new app with a fresh signature to address the security issue.
- The developer, yuliskov, confirmed his digital signing key was exposed, creating a risk of malicious updates.
- The incident affects a wide range of devices including NVIDIA Shield TV, Walmart Onn streaming boxes, and Sony Bravia TVs.
- The new app will require users to reconfigure settings, but the existing SmartTube app will still function for now on some devices, just without future updates.
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