Skyworth · Google TV 14 · Skyworth SWTV-24AE-4K NF (eleonas, MediaTek mt5896), South Africa/Global

Remove ads from the Skyworth SWTV-24AE-4K NF

For this TV there are 7 steps. Together they switch off 26 things you do not need, and leave 18 services alone that the TV needs to work. Nothing is deleted, and every step can be undone. The list comes from owners who tested it on their own TVs; we have not re-tested it on yours.

What the first step does

Step 1: Skyworth telemetry and activation

Stops the TV reporting back to the maker and to advertisers.

records first activation; boot + network receivers com.smartdevice.recordactivation
"after-sale" service: can silently install APKs com.smartdevice.aftersale
No description from the testers com.google.android.feedback
No description from the testers com.android.tv.feedbackconsent

The rest of the guide

Step 2: Android ad and personalisation services
Step 3: Skyworth content rows and analytics
Step 4: Regional broadcast extras
Step 5: Not needed on a TV
Step 6: Streaming apps disabled by owner's choice
Step 7: Stock home — disabled LAST, after the new launcher is
What is left alone, the Mac and Windows files, the undo files and the testers' notes

$9.90 once unlocks every model. 7-day refund. Details