Google: Malware Infected Streaming Devices Are Built on Android Open Source Project, Not Android TV


Google said Android-branded streaming devices sold through popular e-tail channels including Amazon, and loaded with adware out of the box are powered by Android Open Source Project software and not Android TV. 

“We have recently received questions regarding TV boxes that are built with Android Open Source Project and are being marketed to appear as Android TV OS devices,” Google said in a blog posted late last week.