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MobileXDAabout 3 hours ago

Google TV wins after Fire TV Vega OS blocks sideloading

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Amazon's new Fire TV 4K Select (2025) and Fire TV Stick HD (2026) run locked-down Vega OS, blocking Android APK sideloading. A user switched to a Google TV box for local media playback via USB drives and VLC, citing app reliability and control.

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