Sony BRAVIA XBR-65X900E (2017) Debloat List

Android TV 9 · firmware PTT1.190515.001.S54 · codename BRAVIA_ATV2

The Sony BRAVIA XBR-65X900E (2017) runs Android TV 9 on firmware PTT1.190515.001.S54. Its imported community list documents 33 preinstalled packages in 7 categories, 2 classed low risk and 31 carrying caution flags. Ratings come from source notes, not independent tests.

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Notes & quirks on this firmware

Android TV 9, build PTT1.190515.001.S54
Everything is DISABLED, not uninstalled. Comment out any line you want to keep.
Stock launcher: com.google.android.tvlauncher (restore.sh's default).
Live TV / input app: com.sony.dtv.tvx. Keep it: it also plays every HDMI input.
Keep: com.sony.dtv.tvinput.*, braviasync* (HDMI-CEC), remotepairing, rcpowerkey, uinputservice,
imeproxy, sonysystemservice, settingsprovider, all com.mediatek.* and mtktvapi.agent, timers (sleep timer).
Left alone on purpose: the rest of com.sony.dtv.b2b.* (hotel/pro mode plumbing), webapi.core and
remoteaccess (Sony IP control, possibly used by Alexa control).
Already disabled at the factory/by owner: com.sony.rvu, actionmenu.plugin.harmony, Vudu, Crackle,
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin. Not in this list so restore.sh leaves them off.
Notes from this firmware:
- The stock launcher's HOME filter has priority 2, so `cmd package set-home-activity` reports Success
but Home keeps opening it until com.google.android.tvlauncher is disabled (build-and-install.sh
does this last). Launch com.gathin.tvhome/.MainActivity with `am start -n` to check it first.
- Inputs works: com.sony.dtv.tvx handles the passthrough channel URIs, HDMI 1-4 and Video 1/2 listed.
Hide com.sony.dtv.tvx and com.sony.dtv.tvxlauncher.programguide in config.xml; set
live_tv_package to com.sony.dtv.tvx if you use an antenna.
- 2 GB RAM. Survives a reboot straight into the new launcher.

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
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 · com.sony.dtv.promos
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.sony.dtv.sonybugreportsys · 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.

ACR viewing tracker

ACR viewing tracker: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
tv.samba.ssm	Samba TV fingerprints what's on screen	List: caution

Sony and Google content, ads and promos

Sony and Google content, ads and promos: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.sonyselect	Sony Select app store/promo tile	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.promos	My BRAVIA promos	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.discovery	Sony Discover content bar	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.bivlinfo	BIVL content service list (feeds Discover)	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.tvlaunchercustomizer	Sony tweaks to the stock home rows	List: caution
com.google.android.tvrecommendations	Google TV home-screen recommendations and sponsored rows Source note: recommendation rows for the stock launcher	List: caution
android.autoinstalls.config.sony.bravia	Play auto-install of partner apps	List: caution

Retail demo

Retail demo: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.demomode	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.demosupport	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.multiscreendemo	Function not documented in source	List: caution

Telemetry, remote support and feedback

Telemetry, remote support and feedback: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.da.service	Sony device agent / remote support	List: caution
com.qterics.da.product	Qterics device agent	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.sonybugreportsys	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	runs Node.js 4.2.4 (2015) broadcasting model/MAC/IP over SDDP	List: caution

for Control4-style home automation; re-enable if you use one

for Control4-style home automation; re-enable if you use one: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk

Preloaded apps

Preloaded apps: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.sony.dtv.customersupport	Help tile	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.smarthelp	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.imanual	i-Manual	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.osat.music	re-enable to play music from USB	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.smartmediaapp	Media Player, re-enable to play USB files	List: caution
com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.google.android.videos	Google Play Movies & TV	List: low risk
com.google.android.play.games	Google Play Games	List: low risk
com.google.android.backdrop	ambient screensaver, replaced by the launcher's Clock Typical effect: Disabling this screensaver requires choosing a working replacement in the TV’s screensaver settings. Keep enabled if you use the photo screensaver or have not configured a replacement.	List: caution

Optional features, off by owner's choice

Optional features, off by owner's choice: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.google.android.apps.mediashell	Chromecast built-in Typical effect: Disabling this receiver prevents Chromecast casting to the TV. Keep enabled if you cast to the TV from a phone or computer.	List: caution
screnmirroring.com	Screen mirroring (Miracast)	List: caution
com.sony.dtv.networkapp.wifidirect	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sony.huey.dlna.module	DLNA renderer	List: caution
com.sony.huey.dlna.renderersettings	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.sonyericsson.dlna	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.google.android.tv.remote.service	Google TV virtual-remote service (control TV from phone) Typical effect: Disabling this service stops the Google TV / Android TV phone remote from controlling the TV. Keep enabled if you use your phone as a TV remote. Source note: Android TV phone-app remote	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.

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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.