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I switched from a smart TV to an Android box, and I actually own my entertainment now

With an Android-powered box I am no longer at the mercy of my smmart TV's OS.
BGR

6 Free Android TV Apps You Need To Install Before Google Removes Sideloading

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I retired my Fire TV Stick after a week with a real Android TV box, and the difference is hard to ignore

Compared to an Android TV box, Fire TV customization falls short due to sidloading issues.
Android Authority

Can't open Google Play Store on your Android TV? Here's a quick fix

Some users are unable to open the Google Play Store on their Android TV and Google TV devices. The Play Store returns a “Can’t connect” error despite the device ...
XDA Developers

You can now install Play Store apps on Android TVs right from your phone

I chanced upon the XDA Forums while looking for a way to update the original Motorola Defy to Android 4.0 ICS. Now I help people find answers to similar questions while covering the latest ...