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What is com.google.android.katniss?

List: caution

Google Assistant

Is it safe to disable com.google.android.katniss?

Disabling com.google.android.katniss has trade-offs.

The source notes indicate feature trade-offs, or the impact is insufficiently documented. Read the source notes and device context before deciding; keep it enabled if the impact is unclear.

Typical effect: Disabling Assistant can stop the remote’s microphone button and voice search from working.

Keep enabled if you use Assistant or voice search.

From the source list: “Assistant and voice search, ~101 MB across two processes. Kills the remote's mic button, "Hey Google", on-screen voice search and the mic icon inside YouTube and Play Store search. Settings and tvsystemui guard their calls into it, so nothing crashes”

Not independently verified by tvdebloat. Original source files and any upstream-reported test dates are linked in the device context below.

How do I re-enable com.google.android.katniss?

If the app was disabled for user 0 and ADB remains accessible, run:

adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.google.android.katniss

Check the intended TV with adb devices. This is not a complete recovery procedure.

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Found on these devices

  • Philips 50PUS8517/12

    Android TV 11 · firmware RTT2.211108.001 / 21029 (Europe)

    List: caution

    Original device source · Imported snapshot

    Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.

    Device source note: Assistant and voice search, ~101 MB across two processes. Kills the remote's mic button, "Hey Google", on-screen voice search and the mic icon inside YouTube and Play Store search. Settings and tvsystemui guard their calls into it, so nothing crashes

  • TCL 65C735

    Google TV / Android 11 · firmware AR2101 (France)

    List: caution

    Original device source · Imported snapshot

    Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.

    Device source note: Google Assistant / voice search (mic button)

  • Thomson 32HE5800

    Android TV 9 · firmware PPR2.180905.006.A1 (Spain)

    List: caution

    Original device source · Imported snapshot

    Upstream-reported test: 2026-10-19 · not independently verified.

    Device source note: Google Assistant / voice search

  • Xiaomi Mi Box S

    Android TV 9 · firmware PI.3933 (India)

    List: caution

    Original device source · Imported snapshot

    Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.

  • Xiaomi MiTV-AXSO0

    Android TV 9 (API 28) · firmware PI.6036

    List: caution

    Original device source · Imported snapshot

    Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.