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Google TV Apps-Only Mode Bug Makes Screen Bounce, Users Report

A UI bug is causing the Google TV screen to bounce while navigating apps in apps-only mode, with reports citing the Google TV Streamer and Onn 4K Pro.

Google TV users are reporting a user-interface bug that makes the screen bounce up and down when navigating apps in apps-only mode, according to Android Authority. The issue has been reported on the Google TV Streamer, the Onn 4K Pro and Google TVs.

One Reddit user said the bug occurs on two Google TV Streamer devices running software version UTTK.260317.003. Rebooting the devices did not fix the problem, the user said.

Google has not addressed the issue. Workarounds for affected users exist, though the reports do not indicate an official fix is available.

Quick answers

Which devices are affected by the Google TV bouncing bug?

Users have reported the issue on the Google TV Streamer, the Onn 4K Pro and Google TVs. It appears when navigating apps in apps-only mode.

Does rebooting fix the Google TV screen bouncing issue?

One Reddit user said rebooting did not fix the problem on two Google TV Streamer devices running software version UTTK.260317.003.

Has Google responded to the Google TV apps-only mode bug?

Google has not addressed the issue, according to Android Authority. Workarounds exist for affected users.

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