The patch might also be a security measure for users. Many "patched" versions of these apps were found to contain malware that turned Android TV boxes into crypto miners or ad-click fraud bots. The "patch" that killed Star Plus may have actually been Google Play Protect finally flagging the app as harmful. Is There a Workaround? (And Should You Try?) Immediately after the "patch" news broke, desperate users began searching for "Star Plus DesiTellyBox alternative," "new mod 2026," or "unlocked version."
There is currently no working workaround for the Star Plus live stream on DesiTellyBox.
However, in recent weeks, forums like Reddit, Telegram, and TechEnclave have been flooded with a single, dreaded phrase:
While paying $5 a month for Disney+ Hotstar stings compared to "free," you gain reliability, HD quality without buffering, and—most importantly—safety from malware.
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), led by the MPA and including Disney, has turned its attention to South Asian IPTV piracy. Several Canadian ISPs (Rogers, Bell) and US ISPs (Comcast) have started blocking IP addresses associated with DesiTellyBox’s CDN servers.