
TL;DR
- Google has disabled the SmartTube app on various Android TV devices.
- The developer subsequently revealed that their digital signature was exposed, posing a security threat to SmartTube users.
- The developer is working on a new version of the app with a new digital signature, but this will be a separate app rather than an update.
SmartTube is arguably the most popular alternative to the YouTube app on Android TV, offering a variety of handy features and options. In fact, I prefer this app to the…

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