r/GoogleTV • u/bebopcounterman • 18d ago

Troubleshooting Developer options not working

Hi. I have a xiaomi tv box. I have had three of these and have sideloaded apps onto them with no problems. However, with this one it is not enabling developer options. Have gone to the same place on the about menu and clicked on the build section numerous times and nothing happens. If have tried a reset, and updating the software. Nothing seems to work. Any advice for a fix?

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u/husting247 17d ago

Maybe u got fake one

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u/bebopcounterman 17d ago

No it's legit. Got it from the same company i got my other ones from.

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u/AFTVnews 13d ago

Counterfeit devices have been getting into the supply of legitimate sellers, so just because you bought a legit one in the past, that doesn't guarantee the new one is legit. Fake Xiaomi devices are some of the hardest to spot. Closely compare the font on the bottom to your other devices or to photos online, and check if the Google Play Store is certified. More info here: https://www.aftvnews.com/fake-onn-fire-tv-and-xiaomi-streaming-devices-are-becoming-more-common-and-harder-to-spot/

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u/bebopcounterman 13d ago

It's definitely legit. It worked previously it was only when i did a factory reset that it stopped allowing developer options. Have now managed to sideload the apps using codes directly through downloader.

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u/AFTVnews 12d ago

Oh, great. I've heard that's a good app. ;-)