TCL · Google TV launcher on Android TV 11 · TCL 55C725 (Smart TV Pro, BeyondTV4, G03_4K_GB, Realtek R51MT05, V8-R51MT05-LF1V620), Italy; also TCL 65C655 Pro (same build)

Remove ads from the TCL 55C725

For this TV there are 4 steps. Together they switch off 28 things you do not need, and leave 12 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: TCL and Google content, ads and promos

Removes sponsored banners and recommendation rows.

pushes TCL content to the home screen at boot com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive
"TCL Channel" content browser com.tcl.waterfall.overseas
TCL Live FAST channels com.tcl.channelplus
No description from the testers com.tcl.overseasappshow
No description from the testers com.tcl.partnercustomizer
store demo sticker com.tcl.esticker
No description from the testers com.tcl.messagebox
TCL analytics com.tcl.bi
No description from the testers com.google.android.partnersetup
No description from the testers android.autoinstalls.config.google.gtvpai
No description from the testers com.google.android.feedback

The rest of the guide

Step 2: Background services not needed
Step 3: Preloaded apps
Step 4: Google TV setup wizard
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