Some custom ROMs (like LineageOS for Android TV) do not include Google Apps. Flashing a minimal GApps package often includes an older Play Store. The 7.5.08 APK is a common dependency for these builds.
If your TV manufacturer has region-locked the Play Store (e.g., in some Huawei or TCL models), manually pushing the universal 7.5.08 APK can bypass the restriction.
If 7.5.08 fails, consider:
Unlike the mobile Play Store, which relies heavily on touch interaction, the Android TV version is built for the "10-foot user interface" (referring to the typical distance a user sits from a TV).
Key characteristics of the Android TV Play Store include: google play store %28android tv 7.5 08 apk%29
The honest answer is it depends. As of 2025, many apps require a Play Store version of at least 8.x or 9.x to download modern APIs (like Android TV’s Jetpack libraries). However, 7.5.08 remains functional for:
That said, you will not be able to download apps that target Android 10+ only (e.g., some new cloud gaming apps). For those, consider upgrading your hardware or installing a custom ROM. Some custom ROMs (like LineageOS for Android TV)
Many Android TV boxes and Smart TVs sold between 2016 and 2019—such as the NVIDIA Shield TV (older models), Sony Bravia TVs, and various generic "MXQ" or "TX9" boxes—shipped with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or Android 7.0 (Nougat). Modern versions of the Play Store (e.g., versions 30.x or 40.x) often require newer Android system components (like updated Google Play Services) that older hardware cannot support. Version 7.5.08 is lightweight and highly compatible with these older Android versions.
The string you provided contains "URL encoding." Unlike the mobile Play Store, which relies heavily
Therefore, the actual file name being referenced is:
google play store (android tv 7.5 08 apk)
This indicates an APK (Android Package Kit) file for the Google Play Store, specifically build version 7.5.08, designed for the Android TV operating system.
38.2.16-29 [0] [PR] 580147073 (Android TV variant)