With Google TV continuing to upgrade its platform, streaming device users have been reaping the benefits of a more fluid and well-rounded experience. Google's newest update to their Google TV platform is a major step in the right direction for users, tackling the issue of storage and device performance.
Google TV's Latest Update: App Hibernation Feature
According to the story by XDA Developers, by introducing an app hibernation feature, Google allows users to save space without deleting the app.
The Google TV media streaming platform has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks partly to Google's consistent updates to boost performance and improve user experience. Google's official support page shared improvements users will experience.
The platform's newest update promises to bring a smoother and more responsive experience by optimizing and reducing app size and wake-up and boot times. One of the most notable changes that Google has brought to the table is the app hibernation feature.
This feature was first introduced in Android 12″ and will automatically "force apps to hibernate if not used for over 30 days". While this sounds simple, it has implications for storage optimization.
Drastic Improvement in Google TV Devices with Latest Update
By force-stopping the app and deleting its temporary files, Google can optimize storage space without compromising on user experience or performance. This means users don't have to delete apps from their devices to make room for new ones.
The update also employs Android App Bundles, which reduce the size of Google TV apps by up to 25%. In addition to this, the wake-up and boot times have become much faster, while remote controls are more responsive than ever.
With its latest update, Google is making strides to improve its Google TV streaming devices, ensuring a smoother experience for users. Prompted by Android 12 and Android App Bundles, the update frees up space and optimizes device performance.
The update brings a new hibernation feature, as further explained in an article by 9to5Google, allowing users to free up storage space while maintaining the original app. The feature forces apps to hibernate if they remain untouched for 30 days.
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Optimizing Storage Space and Faster Performance with Google TV's Latest Update
Additionally, while in hibernation, the app's temporary files are deleted, and the app is optimized to optimize storage space. Google is also trying to make its streaming devices even faster with the latest update. The wake-up time has been reduced, boot sequences are seemingly faster, and remote controls should feel more responsive.
Whereas these optimizations are less necessary on higher-end devices, they can be a major plus for those operating a Google TV device with minimal storage space. Moreover, the update is relatively user-friendly and easy to access in the Google TV settings menu.
So when it updates are available, be sure to avail of them and get the most out of your Google TV device. This update, in particular, brings several fantastic and useful features that should give users a much better experience on their device going forward.
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