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What is com.mediatek.dialservice?

List: caution

com.mediatek.dialservice is described in the imported source list as “"AOW_DIAL": DIAL, how Netflix/YouTube phone apps find the TV”. tvdebloat rates it as caution (documented trade-offs) and lists it on Philips 55OLED708/12, firmware STT2.230831.001 / 20803 (Poland).

Is it safe to disable com.mediatek.dialservice?

Disabling com.mediatek.dialservice 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.

From the source list: “"AOW_DIAL": DIAL, how Netflix/YouTube phone apps find the TV”

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

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How do I re-enable com.mediatek.dialservice?

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

adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.mediatek.dialservice

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

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Found on these devices

  • Philips 55OLED708/12

    Google TV 12 (API 31) · firmware STT2.230831.001 / 20803 (Poland)

    List: caution

    Original device source · Imported snapshot

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

    Device source note: "AOW_DIAL": DIAL, how Netflix/YouTube phone apps find the TV

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