How to Disable Play Protect on Android TV Devices

[Dminor9]

Thanks Big Dave! I knew it was one of those, it has been almost a year since I have set it up.

[acdean72]

When I select update it shows Android 10 and that system is up to date.

[Miki]

Ok. Follow big Dave’s advice for dev options. As far as Play Protect goes I have no ideas regarding older tech not having the option and how to get it. I did find updates for Tivo 4K to Android 11 but didn’t mark the links. You’ll have to search the net and see what you can find.

https://www.tivocommunity.com/threads/tivo-stream-4k-software-update.591059/

[Bob5722]

This worked, thank you …

[Mruser35]

Well, I tried to be polite and it’s clear that you all believe the notion that without using a VPN you’re subject to criminal prosecution which is possible but the actual cases of such are almost but not entirely non-existent. Look, I don’t claim to to be an expert on cutting the cord but I am highly educated in Linux and and more presiciely Android development.

It’s also clear that none of you that have responded have taken the time to read anything beyond what you’re already programmed to to see and not what I’m actually saying. So I will try once more and this time I’ll try to be more clear.

This is what I’ve been saying with photographic proof that when with Play Protect disabled that your apps are still scanned but not disabled or uninstalled without user interaction.

As you can see Play Protect is disabled but obviously is still found because regardless of what you may think, this is proof they scan every app regardless of your settings. What they do about is obviously different. As I said before, but, failed to put it into lamens terms, unless they’re losing money they don’t really care so you’re correct in saying that with Play Protect disabled they won’t be removed but they are still aware of their presence on your device. If you think otherwise you obviously have little to no understanding of Google and more importantly how they operate on a device with an Android ecosystem. They’re in control, not you!!

I did say that those who state that that with those options disabled and are still having the app removed is possibly an error on their behalf.

My entire point is that you not only can you not hide apps installed on your device from Google, you can’t hide anything. Google is to Android as Apple is to iOS. If Play Services are present there are whitelist privileged app permissions that are read-only which gives them this authority and from the post I’ve read in this specific thread it’s doubtful any of you are aware of this and most likely don’t have or rather choosing not to have the mental compacity to comprehend it. I, on the other hand, don’t claim to be an expert but I have been dealing with Android from it’s first release. I’ve watched it evolve dramatically over the years. There was a point where you could cloak many things from them but as they evolved they safeguarded those “vulnerabilities” and now, unless you’re running a device that is completely free of Play Services (Meaning you definitely won’t have a Play Store) then I’m afraid you’ve been left in the dark.

Again, I’m not arguing that from what everyone has said is true about sideloaded app deletion with Play Protect disabled but I am saying that you’re completely delusional if you think they don’t scan not only apps but every thing you do all the way to download files on your device, even those that aren’t installed.

[Mruser35]

              ⭐ HERE'S YOUR PROOF ⭐

Well, I tried to be polite and it’s clear that you all believe the notion that without using a VPN you’re subject to criminal prosecution which is possible but the actual cases of such are almost but not entirely non-existent. Look, I don’t claim to to be an expert on cutting the cord but I am highly educated in Linux and and more presiciely Android development.

It’s also clear that none of you that have responded have taken the time to read anything beyond what you’re already programmed to to see and not what I’m actually saying. So I will try once more and this time I’ll try to be more clear.

This is what I’ve been saying with photographic proof that when with Play Protect disabled that your apps are still scanned but not disabled or uninstalled without user interaction.

As you can see Play Protect is disabled but obviously is still found because regardless of what you may think, this is proof they scan every app regardless of your settings. What they do about is obviously different. As I said before, but, failed to put it into lamens terms, unless they’re losing money they don’t really care so you’re correct in saying that with Play Protect disabled they won’t be removed but they are still aware of their presence on your device. If you think otherwise you obviously have little to no understanding of Google and more importantly how they operate on a device with an Android ecosystem. They’re in control, not you!!

I did say that those who state that that with those options disabled and are still having the app removed is possibly an error on their behalf.

My entire point is that you not only can you not hide apps installed on your device from Google, you can’t hide anything. Google is to Android as Apple is to iOS. If Play Services are present there are whitelist privileged app permissions that are read-only which gives them this authority and from the post I’ve read in this specific thread it’s doubtful any of you are aware of this. I, on the other hand, don’t claim to be an expert but I have been dealing with Android from it’s first release. I’ve watched it evolve dramatically over the years. There was a point where you could cloak many things from them but as they evolved they safeguarded those “vulnerabilities” and now, unless you’re running a device that is completely free of Play Services (Meaning you definitely won’t have a Play Store) then I’m afraid you’ve been left in the dark.

Again, I’m not arguing that from what everyone has said is true about sideloaded app deletion with Play Protect disabled but I am saying that you’re completely delusional if you think they don’t scan not only apps but every thing you do all the way to download files on your device, even those that aren’t installed.

[BigDave]

I believe you. How about some “How To Do It” instruction for Dummies ala ME?

[Mruser35]

I was only attempting to prove to those who disagree that Google scans your apps regardless of your Play Protect options. If they’re disabled then the app won’t be removed, at least for now, without user interaction so if you’ve properly disabled Play Protect then you shouldn’t have to worry about it being uninstalled or disabled. But, obviously, from the photo I provided, even with Protect disabled your apps are still scanned.

[Mruser35]

That’s was a great idea at one point but this file right here was introduced many years ago that overrides any permission you disable for any Google app listed in it. Google Play Services is (com.google.android.gms) and it’s clearly listed. Without root there’s no way to modify the xml and even with root it’ll only cause complications with the play store and anything else that depends on Google Play Services if you do. This is a whitelist xml, meaning you have no control because they are privileged permissions granted by default. Here’s a look at it for reference. It’s sounds unreasonable and unfair and I agree but it’s the facts and if you choose to use their services you’re bound to it.

[Mruser35]

Pardon me but that’s not what I’m debating. You said Google doesn’t scan your device for apps after you’ve disabled play protect. Then you commenced to give a detailed tutorial on how to disable all permissions from Google Play. I’m simply saying that it’s impossible and I’ve only continued to reinforce my previous comments because you clearly stated I had nothing to back it up. I have never disagreed with you on the fact that Google in general doesn’t care about what apps you have on your device. I’m only disagreeing with the fact that you think that you can hide stuff from them and you can’t and it might not be important to you. But maybe there are some that care about their privacy or any other number of reasons the information could be valuable to them.

It’s just a shame when people go and spread misinformation and then try to make the one person that who seems to know what they’re talking about. Look like an idiot when I’ve not only presented actual evidence. I’ve invited you to check out Google’s terms and conditions yourself.

Buddy, I have no desire to argue with you but whenever you continue to discredit what I’m saying I do feel the need to reinforce and also prove that what I’m saying is a fact.

[cacti]

will not allow download or Flix Vision or Cyberflix , Is there a problem with turning it off or can it be selective bypassed

[pirate77]

i switch off or you cant download what you want no problem