TCL 55C745 (2023) Debloat List
Google TV / Android 14 · firmware UTT2.250416.001 AU02 · codename G08
The TCL 55C745 (2023) runs Google TV / Android 14 on firmware UTT2.250416.001 AU02. Its imported community list documents 50 preinstalled packages in 9 categories, 3 classed low risk and 47 carrying caution flags. Ratings come from source notes, not independent tests.
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Notes & quirks on this firmware
- Google TV, Android 14 (SDK 34), firmware UTT2.250416.001 AU02 - the same build as examples/tcl-q7c-google-tv
- and examples/tcl-85rm7l-google-tv. Set up on Ethernet; France/UK household (French and UK catch-up apps
- alongside Stremio and a third-party YouTube client).
- Tested on one set, 21 October 2026. Disabled by hand with `pm disable-user --user 0`, one call each, in five
- batches plus two follow-ups, with a screenshot after each batch. All 50 packages below survived two reboots.
- launcherx and setupwraith were disabled afterwards, once the new launcher was confirmed as Home. YouTube
- (via SmartTube), Live TV, the HDMI input list, the Source key QuickPanel, D-pad navigation and the physical
- remote's Home/Input buttons were all checked.
- FORCE_SETUPWRAITH=1 only on Ethernet with no saved Wi-Fi: disable.sh otherwise skips setupwraith
- because it cannot see a Wi-Fi owner. On Wi-Fi, check `dumpsys wifi | grep cname` first (README).
- launcherx is skipped by disable.sh's Home guard until the new launcher is Home; see README for order.
- Everything is DISABLED, not uninstalled. Comment out any line you want to keep.
- Stock launcher: com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx. Live TV / HDMI app: com.tcl.tv.
- Left enabled on purpose: com.tcl.tv, com.tcl.tvinput, com.tcl.suspension (Input key/QuickPanel),
- com.tcl.autopair (remote pairing), com.tcl.inputmethod.international (default keyboard), com.tcl.systemserver,
- com.tcl.providers.config, com.tcl.initsetup, com.tcl.useragreement, com.tcl.globalkeyoverlay,
- com.tcl.systemui.plugin, com.tcl.factory.view (never launch it either), com.google.android.katniss (voice
- search, kept by owner's choice), com.tcl.miracast and com.tcl.magiconnectfree (mirroring, kept by owner's
- choice), com.google.android.apps.mediashell (Chromecast), com.google.android.tv.remote.service, Play Store
- and Play Services, all com.mediatek.* and com.dolby.* except AirPlay.
- Not touched because what they do is unclear: com.tvos, com.tpa.kb (system-level agent: RECOVERY,
- MASTER_CLEAR, CHANGE_COMPONENT_ENABLED_STATE permissions - do not disable), tv.mopa.ginga (broadcast
- interactive-TV middleware), com.tcl.gallery (also TCL's screensavers), com.tcl.partnercustomizer,
- com.tcl.interactive, com.tcl.ttvs.
- Differs from examples/tcl-q7c-google-tv (same firmware build, different household): com.tcl.eva is disabled
- here (tested fine, matches examples/tcl-g08-eu-android12; the Q7C list left it untouched over its camera/BI
- permissions - no camera feature was exercised here either, so treat that as still unverified, just not
- reverted); com.tcl.miracast and com.tcl.magiconnectfree are kept here (owner's choice, opposite of Q7C);
- com.google.android.katniss is kept here (owner's choice, opposite of Q7C); stock YouTube and YouTube Music
- are disabled here (owner uses a third-party YouTube client instead); Twitch and UK catch-up apps (ITVX,
- My5, Wuaki/Rakuten TV) are disabled here by choice; French catch-up apps (France.tv, 6play, TF1+, Arte)
- are kept here by choice, untested on the Q7C set.
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.
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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.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive · com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
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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.tcl.waterfall.overseas · com.tcl.channelplus · com.tcl.dashboard · com.tcl.t_solo · tv.wuaki.apptv
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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.
com.tcl.logkit · com.google.android.feedback · com.android.tv.feedbackconsent
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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.
com.tcl.exhibit
The debloat list
List ratings derived from source notes · not independently verified. See provenance and dates below.
No apps match these filters.
TCL promo, push messages, content rows and store demo
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.tcl.messagebox | TCL pushed messages and promos | List: caution |
| com.tcl.esticker | retail-demo sticker | List: caution |
| com.tcl.exhibit | store demo | List: caution |
| com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive | TCL content pushed to the home screen at boot | List: caution |
| com.tcl.waterfall.overseas | TCL Channel / content waterfall (movie detail pages, web) | List: caution |
| com.tcl.channelplus | TCL Live FAST channels (a Live TV input) | List: caution |
| com.tcl.usercenter | TCL account | List: caution |
| com.tcl.guard | TCL "app manager" / cleaner, device-use service at boot | List: caution |
| com.tcl.dashboard | TCL Home panel and its promos | List: caution |
| com.esaba.downloader | background APK/content downloader, boot-started | List: caution |
Telemetry, diagnostics and Android 14 ad / privacy services
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.tcl.logkit | log capture | List: caution |
| com.google.android.feedback | Google feedback & telemetry | List: low risk |
| com.android.tv.feedbackconsent | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.android.adservices.api | Privacy Sandbox | List: caution |
| com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.android.federatedcompute.services | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.mediatek.backgrounddetection | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.mediatek.network | Mediatek network monitor leftover | List: caution |
Extras nobody asked for
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.tcl.ocean.instructions | on-TV manual | List: caution |
| com.tcl.repairguide | self-diagnosis | List: caution |
| com.android.printspooler | Android print spooler | List: low risk |
| com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.google.android.onetimeinitializer | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.tcl.hearaid | hearing test, TCL wireless speakers | List: caution |
| com.tcl.t_solo | Bluetooth "listen alone" | List: caution |
| com.tcl.UpdatePeripheral | TCL soundbar/peripheral firmware updater | List: caution |
| com.tcl.smartalexa | Alexa | List: caution |
| com.tcl.ui_mediaCenter | USB / DLNA media player, off by choice (nothing on USB) | List: caution |
| com.tcl.eva | TCL voice assistant layer (Katniss handles voice without it) | List: caution |
| com.tcl.gamebar | gaming overlay HUD | List: caution |
| com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx | Google TV ambient mode screensaver Typical effect: Disabling Ambient mode can leave the screensaver setting pointing to a disabled app; configure a replacement first. Keep enabled if you use Ambient mode or have not configured a replacement screensaver. Source note: photo screensaver | List: caution |
| com.google.android.play.games | Google Play Games | List: low risk |
Duplicate webviews and browsers (com.google.android.webview is the active one)
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.tcl.browser | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.tcl.android.webview | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.mediatek.support.webview | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
AirPlay, off by choice (Miracast and MagicConnect mirroring are kept, see header)
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.tcl.airplay2 | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.mediatek.AirplayAPK | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.mediatek.airplaydaemon | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
Stock Google apps, off by choice (a third-party YouTube client and Stremio are used instead)
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.google.android.videos | Google Play Movies & TV Source note: Google TV / Play Movies storefront | List: caution |
| com.google.android.youtube.tv | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
Streaming and catch-up apps, off by choice (France.tv, 6play, TF1+ and Arte are kept, see header)
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.netflix.ninja | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.netflix.tokenmanager | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom | Prime Video | List: caution |
| tv.twitch.android.app | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
| air.ITVMobilePlayer | ITVX (UK) | List: caution |
| com.channel5.my5 | My5 (UK) | List: caution |
| tv.wuaki.apptv | Rakuten TV / Wuaki | List: caution |
Stock launcher, off once the new launcher is Home
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx | Function not documented in source | List: caution |
Second Home claimant: off once the new launcher is Home (this set is on Ethernet, so no saved Wi-Fi to lose)
| Package | What it is | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith | Function not documented in source | 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
- 2026-10-21 — 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.