Sony BRAVIA XBR-55X850D (2016) Debloat List

Android TV 8.0 · firmware 6.827 · codename BRAVIA 4K 2015

The Sony BRAVIA XBR-55X850D (2016) runs Android TV 8.0 on firmware 6.827. Its imported community list documents 19 preinstalled packages in 5 categories, 1 classed low risk and 18 carrying caution flags. Ratings come from source notes, not independent tests.

Review each app’s purpose and risk before deciding what to disable. Features and compatibility can differ on other firmware versions.

Review apps & generate commands for this TV →

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's generic model label is "BRAVIA 4K 2015"; match the retail model/firmware too.
Tested with CleanYourTV v2.3, source 6bcd649bfd6fb4ed0e448c369a258b672a0a1a0b.
Roku Ultra LT supplies streaming; this is an owner's short-term tested list, not every Sony.
Everything is DISABLED for user 0, not uninstalled. Save original enabled states first.
Install and verify the replacement Home before the final stock-launcher entry below.
Stock launcher: com.google.android.tvlauncher; replacement: com.gathin.tvhome.
Live TV AND HDMI playback app: com.sony.dtv.tvx — KEEP IT ENABLED.
Keep Sony TV/input providers, CEC/BRAVIA Sync, remote/pairing, keyboard, Settings,
Google services/Store, MediaTek services, firmware updater, recovery and boot monitor.
Chromecast, DLNA, mirroring, phone remote and Assistant were left enabled, not removed.
Developer options calls the switch "ADB debugging" on this firmware.
See README.md here for tested functions, launcher configuration and timing limits.

Where the ads on this model come from

Built from the packages this firmware actually ships. Each one is listed below with its own risk rating.

Home-screen recommendation rows

Sponsored tiles are drawn by the launcher or its recommendations service rather than by a separate ad app, so removing the rows means replacing or disabling the launcher.

com.google.android.tvrecommendations · com.google.android.tvlauncher
Vendor content apps and ad-funded channels

These vendor apps carry their own promotion rails and free ad-supported channels, and they keep advertising after the home screen is replaced because they do not depend on the launcher.

com.sony.dtv.sonyselect
Viewing telemetry and device identifiers

Viewing habits, automatic content recognition and device identifiers are reported by dedicated vendor and Google packages. Disabling them stops the reporting without affecting playback.

tv.samba.ssm · com.google.android.feedback
Retail demo and partner installs

Exhibition and hotel modes loop promotional content and override normal startup on demo units, while partner configuration packages reinstall promoted apps after setup.

android.autoinstalls.config.sony.bravia

The debloat list

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

Viewing tracker

Viewing tracker: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
tv.samba.ssm	Samba TV automatic content recognition	List: caution

Sony/Google content rows, promotions and partner installs

Sony/Google content rows, promotions and partner installs: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.sonyselect	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.discovery	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.bivlinfo	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.tvlaunchercustomizer	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.google.android.tvrecommendations	Google TV home-screen recommendations and sponsored rows	List: low risk
android.autoinstalls.config.sony.bravia	Function not documented in source	List: caution

Device agents, feedback and optional home-automation discovery

Device agents, feedback and optional home-automation discovery: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.da.service	Sony remote-support/device agent	List: caution
com.qterics.da.product	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.google.android.tv.bugreportsender	Android TV bug report sender	List: caution
com.google.android.feedback	Google feedback & telemetry	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.b2b.vendorprotocol	Re-enable if Control4/SDDP discovery is needed	List: caution

Optional help/media/apps not used in this Roku-primary setup

Optional help/media/apps not used in this Roku-primary setup: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.smarthelp	Smart Help; keep if used	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.imanual	i-Manual; keep if used	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.osat.music	Re-enable for the native USB music player	List: caution
com.google.android.videos	Google Play Movies & TV	List: caution
com.google.android.play.games	Google Play Games	List: caution
com.crackle.androidtv	Function not documented in source	List: caution

Home handover ONLY after installing, launching and verifying the new launcher

Home handover ONLY after installing, launching and verifying the new launcher: 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. Source note: Restore stock Home before disabling the replacement	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 Sony BRAVIA XBR-55X850D (2016) → 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: 2026-10-26 — 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 5ee685b02014fa502ea0951ee1f49abd7ee2e8c1.

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.