TCL · Google TV 14 · TCL Q7C (Smart TV Pro, G08, G08_4K_GB, MediaTek tcl9618), European firmware

Remove ads from the TCL Q7C

For this TV there are 7 steps. Together they switch off 37 things you do not need, and leave 3 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 promo, push messages, content rows and store demo

Removes sponsored banners and recommendation rows.

TCL pushed messages and promos com.tcl.messagebox
retail-demo sticker com.tcl.esticker
store demo com.tcl.exhibit
TCL content pushed to the home screen at boot com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive
TCL Channel / content waterfall (movie detail pages, web) com.tcl.waterfall.overseas
TCL Live FAST channels (a Live TV input) com.tcl.channelplus
TCL account com.tcl.usercenter
TCL "app manager" / cleaner, device-use service at boot com.tcl.guard

The rest of the guide

Step 2: Telemetry, diagnostics and Android 14 ad / privacy
Step 3: Extras nobody asked for
Step 4: Off by choice
Step 5: Streaming preloads, off by choice
Step 6: Fifth-unit groups
Step 7: Second Home claimant
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