Philips 55PUS7503/12 Debloat List

Android TV 8.0 · firmware OC / 4718 (Europe) · codename PH7M_EU_5596

8 preinstalled packages documented in a community list for this model and firmware. Review each app’s purpose and risk before deciding what to disable. Features and compatibility can differ on other firmware versions.

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Requires a computer with ADB. See the setup guide. Check Settings → About against the model, system, and firmware above.

Notes & quirks on this firmware

Android TV 8.0.0 (API 26), firmware OC build 4718, security patch 2021-01-05
Board TPM17XE_96, MediaTek MT5891, armeabi-v7a, 1.9 GB RAM, 1920x1080.
Fingerprint: Philips/PH7M_EU_5596/PH7M_EU_5596:8.0.0/OC/4718:user/release-keys
This is the older TPM171E generation, not the Android 11 PH1M_EA_9970A platform in
examples/philips-50pus8517 and not the Skyworth-built Google TV 14 Philips. Match the device,
board and firmware before applying the list; package names shared across Philips generations
do not imply that every package has the same dependencies.
Everything is DISABLED, not uninstalled. Comment out any line you want to keep.
Stock launcher: com.google.android.tvlauncher
Live TV app: org.droidtv.playtv
Launcher config/theme: set live_tv_package to org.droidtv.playtv and add it to hidden_apps.
Verified on the real TV: replacement Home, Netflix launch/return, HDMI 1-4, YPbPr and Live TV.
The packages below remained disabled across standby and overnight use. This is still a draft:
complete a several-day soak test before opening the PR.
USB debugging alone opens ADB on TCP 5555. If the RSA authorisation prompt does not appear,
fully restart the TV (not standby), return to Android Home and connect again.
Kept on purpose: Chromecast (com.google.android.apps.mediashell), Google Assistant
(com.google.android.katniss), Alexa, firmware updates, Ambilight/Hue, DLNA, remote/Bluetooth,
Philips settings, tuner/HDMI services and every streaming app. In particular, do not disable
org.droidtv.GlobalKey, org.droidtv.playtv, org.droidtv.xtv, com.mediatek.tvinput,
com.mediatek.tunerservice, org.droidtv.tvsystemui or org.droidtv.settings.
The newer Philips list identifies org.droidtv.candeebug + org.droidtv.gel as the DAC analytics
pair; both exist here but remain enabled until they have been exercised on this older firmware.

The debloat list

List ratings derived from source notes · not independently verified. See provenance and dates below.

Google feedback and first-run tutorial

Google feedback and first-run tutorial: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.google.android.feedback	Google feedback & telemetry Source note: Market Feedback Agent	List: caution
com.google.android.tvtutorials	Android TV first-run tutorials	List: caution

Philips promotional services and telemetry

Philips promotional services and telemetry: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
org.droidtv.demome	Retail/store demonstration app	List: caution
org.droidtv.nettvrecommender	Philips NetTV / Top Picks recommendation row	List: caution
org.droidtv.usagelogger	Philips usage and device logging	List: caution

Stock launcher and its recommendation engines, replaced by launcher/ Disable the launcher before tvrecommendations: it holds a provider reference into that process.

Stock launcher and its recommendation engines, replaced by launcher/ Disable the launcher before tvrecommendations: it holds a provider reference into that process.: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.google.android.tvlauncher	Stock Google TV / Android TV launcher Typical effect: Disabling the stock home screen requires an installed and configured replacement launcher; Home behavior varies by firmware. Keep enabled if you have not installed and tested a replacement home screen.	List: caution
com.google.android.tvrecommendations	Google TV home-screen recommendations and sponsored rows Source note: Android TV recommendations/content rows	List: caution
com.google.android.leanbacklauncher.recommendations	Leanback launcher recommendations service	List: caution

Choose apps before running commands

The generator opens with this TV selected, shows firmware notes, and starts with nothing selected. Review and confirm your exact selection, including caution-rated trade-offs, before exporting. Save your matching restore commands, then run disable commands one at a time and test the features you use.

Generate commands for Philips 55PUS7503/12 → ADB setup & recovery guide →

Source, dates & verification

Derived from Gathin23/cleanyourtv examples (formerly tv-vibehack; MIT). Download the imported source snapshot · MIT source license.

Source review date: 2026-10-20 — document review, not a hardware test.
Upstream-reported test date: Not recorded in the imported source — upstream evidence, not an independent tvdebloat test.
Independent verification: Not performed by tvdebloat; lastVerified is not set.

Imported from upstream revision e2476661c4700d4ac996f885b663b160f66e38e4.

Ratings are site classifications derived from source notes, not upstream certifications. Read the classification method. Disabling apps can disrupt features; recovery depends on retaining ADB or settings access.