TCL · Android TV 11 · TCL 65EP68 (Europe, BeyondTV, Realtek RTD2851 / rtd285o, V8-R851T02-LF1V722)

Remove ads from the TCL 65EP68

For this TV there are 6 steps. Together they switch off 37 things you do not need, and leave 23 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 telemetry and content feed

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

analytics / telemetry service com.tcl.bi
pushes TCL content to the home screen at boot com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive
TCL dashboard / promo surface com.tcl.dashboard
waterfall promo rows on the home screen com.tcl.waterfall.overseas
promotes preloaded apps com.tcl.overseasappshow
partner-driven home screen customisation com.tcl.partnercustomizer
stickers/decoration on the home screen com.tcl.esticker
"copy my data to the TV" helper com.tcl.copydatatotv
its own shortcut menu overlay com.tcl.common.shortcutmenu
TCL message / promo inbox com.tcl.messagebox
consent / privacy screen com.tcl.useragreement

The rest of the guide

Step 2: Google content rows, ads and background odds and ends
Step 3: Off by choice on this set
Step 4: Off by choice
Step 5: Off by choice
Step 6: Off by choice
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