# How to Disable Play Protect on Android TV Devices **URL:** \ **Category:** TROYPOINT.com Posts\ **Created:** [May 19, 2021, 9:53pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549 "2021-05-19T21:53:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![BigDave](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/bigdave/32/19584_2.png) [@BigDave](https://troypointinsider.com/u/BigDave)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/21 "2024-03-22T17:25:38Z")
You must turn off Google’s Play Protect … Much discussion on how to do this in other posts ---
**Author:** ![frankw](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@frankw](https://troypointinsider.com/u/frankw)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2024, 5:54pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/22 "2024-03-22T17:54:11Z")
Well thats interesting. I have the T95Z android box and when onstream is installed it will not show up in the main apk listings on main screen. If i go to settings then Installed Apps i find it still there and can run it from there okay but it never shows up main screen.All other Movie TV players show up in the correct locations. Anyone else experience this? note new Jan 2024 android 11. ---
**Author:** ![Bob5722](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/bob5722/32/19999_2.png) [@Bob5722](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Bob5722)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 2:56pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/23 "2024-04-16T14:56:14Z")
I installed a non verified app on firestick and it works very well. I tried to install the same app on my Shield and get a message that Google Play won’t allow it. Is there anyway to get around this? I used Troys instruction and used Downloader… ---
**Author:** ![PapaS](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/papas/32/24655_2.png) [@PapaS](https://troypointinsider.com/u/PapaS)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/24 "2024-04-16T15:14:07Z")
> [@How to Disable Play Protect on Android TV Devices](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549): > > Originally published at: [How to Disable Play Protect on Android TV Devices](https://troypoint.com/how-to-disable-play-protect/) This guide shows How to Disable Play Protect on Android TV devices. We have seen several comments on the TROYPOINT website lately from users who are having issues side-loading applications onto their Android TV devices due to a play protect issue. It appears there have been some recent updates to Google Play Protect, as more… ---
**Author:** ![Mikeb5](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@Mikeb5](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Mikeb5)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/25 "2024-04-16T15:20:07Z")
1.open the Google play store app. 2 at the top right tap the profile icon. 3 tap play protect settings. 4 turn scan apps with protection on to off. This might work ---
**Author:** ![Bob5722](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/bob5722/32/19999_2.png) [@Bob5722](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Bob5722)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 4:33pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/26 "2024-04-16T16:33:03Z")
Thank you, will try that tonight… ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 4:57pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/27 "2024-04-16T16:57:34Z")
![welcome](https://troypointinsider.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cf6f561d56b89a965f585bf0c1f5e659d1379981.gif) ---
**Author:** ![acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/u/acdean72)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/28 "2024-04-16T18:40:45Z")
@Miki . I have a tivo 4k dongle and can’t find where to disable play protect on it ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/29 "2024-04-16T18:44:51Z")
Do you have the Playstore on that dongle? ---
**Author:** ![acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/u/acdean72)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 9:50pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/30 "2024-04-16T21:50:04Z")
@Miki . It does. But it doesn’t show play protect anywhere ![20240416_174913](https://troypointinsider.com/uploads/default/original/3X/7/d/7d90c4be335d7681e4bd1db13400dacdb5655e2d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/31 "2024-04-16T22:43:48Z")
Lol. That’s because you aren’t in the right spot. Click on your Playstore app. When it opens you will see your avitar at the top right, click that and then you will see options open on the left, at the top. One of which will be Play Protect. That’s what you want. ---
**Author:** ![acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/u/acdean72)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 12:24am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/32 "2024-04-17T00:24:37Z")
It’s not giving me that option ![17133134394417808861820680986891](https://troypointinsider.com/uploads/default/original/3X/d/7/d7bdc0c8cfc6c811833335496111a89e1999ff30.jpeg) ![17133134623752765863134988830104](https://troypointinsider.com/uploads/default/original/3X/3/5/35ddfbb78fb4c42a2cb6e047a0001ab43b7c4f58.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/33 "2024-04-17T00:25:27Z")
See the D at the top right? That’s your avitar. Click that immediately after opening the Playstore app befor clicking anything else. How odd you’re missing Play Protect between Manage apps & games and settings. Hmmm that’s one I’ve never seen. Is your system updated? Check your certification. Click on “About” down the bottom and check your device is certified at the top of the next window. ---
**Author:** ![acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/u/acdean72)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/34 "2024-04-17T02:13:12Z")
![20240416_220622](https://troypointinsider.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/6/26ba520ce3f8a84e30803e8a3d4aebaf40804b70.jpeg) ![20240416_220600](https://troypointinsider.com/uploads/default/original/3X/2/9/29c51506aae73b2d00089a5e1e54dd05691ece62.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/35 "2024-04-17T02:19:35Z")
Well now I’m even more at a loss. You clicked about that clearly shows that the Play protect certificate certification would be displayed but it’s not there. So this is beyond me as none of the normal android modules are showing. I have researched and can’t even find any Tivo Dongle owners with a problem like this. Sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 2:30am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/36 "2024-04-17T02:30:12Z")
Ahhhh it could be because your Tivo is still on Android 10. From Android TV Home, go to Settings. Select Device Preferences. Select About. Select System update. ---
**Author:** ![acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/b77776/32.png) [@acdean72](https://troypointinsider.com/u/acdean72)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/37 "2024-04-17T02:57:54Z")
I’ll give it a try ---
**Author:** ![Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/miki/32/27657_2.png) [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/38 "2024-04-17T03:10:34Z")
After some digging I found that on Android 10 the Tivo dongle did not show the play protect options but did once updated to Android 11. So give that a go please and let us know. Tx. ---
**Author:** ![Dminor9](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/dminor9/32/23759_2.png) [@Dminor9](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Dminor9)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/39 "2024-04-17T13:25:45Z")
I have a Mecool KM7 Plus. I have the exact same options in the Google Play Store. There was no Play Protect option to turn off. I read Troy’s review of the KM7 Plus, and found that becoming a Developer by clicking seven times on the “About” (not positive on where to click seven times, it has been a while since I have done it), you can allow any app to load and bypass the Play Protect. I will re-read the review and make sure where to click seven times. ---
**Author:** ![BigDave](https://troypointinsider.com/user_avatar/troypointinsider.com/bigdave/32/19584_2.png) [@BigDave](https://troypointinsider.com/u/BigDave)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2024, 1:26pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549/40 "2024-04-17T13:26:01Z")
I have a TiVo and when you select update it shows Android 10 and that system is up to date. No choice to get Android 11. Frustrating and Disappointing. [Previous page](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549.md?page=1) [Next page](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-disable-play-protect-on-android-tv-devices/6549.md?page=3)