Google Play Store (android Tv 7.5 08 | Apk)

Since this is a direct APK install (not via system update), a few users reported the “Open” button sometimes disappears after updating an app. A cache clear fixes it, but it shouldn’t happen.

Scrolling through screenshots and descriptions is noticeably smoother. Google seems to have trimmed some heavy JavaScript layers. On a Shield TV Pro (2019), the stutter is almost gone. google play store (android tv 7.5 08 apk)

Sideloading via this version is less aggressive. It no longer immediately blocks non-Play Store updates if you have “Unknown sources” enabled — just a single warning then proceeds. Since this is a direct APK install (not

Voice search via the remote now correctly prioritizes TV-optimized apps first (e.g., SmartTube instead of generic YouTube). The Bad 1. Still laggy on older hardware On a Mi Box S (Android TV 9) and a TCL 3-Series TV, the 7.5.08 APK takes 4–5 seconds to load fully. Scrolling through “Top Free” still drops frames. Clearly not optimized for devices with 1.5GB RAM. Google seems to have trimmed some heavy JavaScript layers

Rating: 3.5/5 (or 3/5 for strict TV users) The Good 1. Interface Cleanup Version 7.5.08 finally brings a more consistent layout to Android TV. The top navigation bar (Games, Apps, Subscriptions) feels more responsive, and the “Updates pending” section is now easier to find without digging into settings.

It’s mostly bug fixes. Still no “Wishlist” on TV, still no way to filter out mobile-only apps, and still no download queue priority management.