TCL · Fire OS 7.7.1.7 / Android 9 · TCL 32SF560 (TCL Fire TV, AFTSHN02, shine)

Remove ads from the TCL 32SF560

For this TV there are 11 steps. Together they switch off 83 things you do not need, and leave 14 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: Ads, shopping, content recognition

Removes sponsored banners and recommendation rows.

Automatic Content Recognition; also sees HDMI input com.amazon.tv.acr
advertising ID com.amazon.hybridadidservice
launcher ad sync / bidding com.amazon.kso.blackbird
device personalization, ad profiles com.amazon.dpcclient
Shop on Fire TV com.amazon.shoptv.client
retail demo content com.amazon.tv.democontent.provider

The rest of the guide

Step 2: Telemetry, metrics, log and diagnostic uploads
Step 3: Tutorials, promos, Amazon content and the
Step 4: Alexa / voice assistant
Step 5: Cast receivers
Step 6: Firmware update promoter
Step 7: Printing
Step 8: Silk browser and its website shortcut
Step 9: Amazon account and device sync
Step 10: Media browser services
Step 11: Placeholder apps with no launchable activity
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