TCL · Google TV 11 · TCL Smart TV Pro (G05, G05_4K_US, MediaTek MT5889); also TCL 55Q750G

Remove ads from the TCL Smart TV Pro

For this TV there are 7 steps. Together they switch off 29 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: TCL content, ads and promos

Removes sponsored banners and recommendation rows.

TCL TV+ content app com.tcl.tv.plus
TCL Live FAST channels com.tcl.channelplus
TCL Channel, bundles Google Mobile Ads com.tcl.tv.tclchannel
TCL content "waterfall" recommendations com.tcl.waterfall.overseas
TCL tweaks to Google TV home rows com.tcl.partnercustomizer
TCL pushed messages and promos com.tcl.messagebox
TCL account sign-in com.tcl.usercenter
"TCL Home" panel, gift box and promos; no remote key uses it com.tcl.dashboard
Quick Panel; the remote's Input key stops working, use the com.tcl.suspension

The rest of the guide

Step 2: Telemetry and background services
Step 3: Retail demo / store mode
Step 4: Preloaded apps and services
Step 5: Unused Google apps
Step 6: Streaming apps one owner did not use
Step 7: Voice, casting and assistants
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