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How to Debloat Google TVs

dumbloxffurry · Read on 2026-10-18

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  • This debloating method works on Android TV and Google TV, but cannot be used on webOS televisions. — ✓ “This is for Android and Google TVs only.” (0:25)
  • Developer Options must be unlocked on the television by repeatedly clicking the Android build number in settings. — ✓ “enable Developer Options by going to the System, Device information” (0:40)
  • USB debugging must be enabled to connect a PC to the television over ADB via its local IP address. — ✓ “Through here, we need to enable USB debugging.” (1:09)
  • The command 'pm list packages' outputs all installed application package names on the device. — ✓ “run a command called pm list packages.” (2:04)
  • Unwanted bloatware can be removed using 'pm uninstall --user 0 <package>' and restored using 'pm install-existing <package>'. — ✓ “simply uninstall them by entering pm uninstall --user 0” (2:21)
  • Projectivy Launcher can replace the stock ad-heavy launcher and requires granting accessibility permissions in Android settings. — ✓ “install an alternative called Projectivy Launcher instead.” (3:14)
  • The stock Google TV launcher should not be uninstalled via ADB, as doing so can prevent the TV from booting properly. — ✓ “advise against uninstalling the Google TV launcher through ADB” (4:25)
  • SmartTube is recommended as a lightweight alternative YouTube client for smart TVs. — ✓ “My personal recommendation is SmartTube” (3:33)

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So this was a highly requested video. So, here it goes. So, I recently upgraded from my old, power-hungry plasma TV to a brand-new TCL rebranded 4K smart TV. However, it was very slow, and full of ads and other garbage. So, since it runs Android, and I have the know-how to do this, we can get rid of…

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