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TCL 65C725 Debloat List

Android TV 11 · firmware RP1A.200622.001 (Turkey / EU) · codename BeyondTV4

19 preinstalled packages documented in a community list for this model and firmware. Review each app’s purpose and risk before deciding what to disable. Features and compatibility can differ on other firmware versions.

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Notes & quirks on this firmware

  • build RP1A.200622.001 release-keys. Turkey/EU retail unit.
  • Likely a good starting point for other TCL Android TV 11 sets of the same C-series era.
  • Everything is DISABLED, not uninstalled. Comment out any line you want to keep.
  • Stock launcher: com.google.android.tvlauncher — the launcher/ in this repo replaces it, and the
  • restore.sh / build-and-install.sh defaults are already correct for this TV (no arg needed).
  • Live TV app: com.tcl.tvinput — kept (it also owns HDMI/antenna playback). Hide its tile in the
  • launcher config if you like; the Inputs menu covers it.
  • Applied and re-verified on a real unit on 2026-10-18: Wi-Fi stayed up and Home, the Inputs
  • dropdown and app launches all worked after the full list.
  • Known quirks on this firmware:
  • - Android 11 package visibility: the launcher in this repo needs a <queries> block for
  • MAIN+LEANBACK_LAUNCHER intents or its app grid comes up empty (verified with that patch).
  • - screencap writes an empty file while Live TV/HDMI is on screen. Press Home first.
  • - com.tcl.tv is deliberately NOT disabled here: it also hosts HbbTV and the Eva voice plumbing.
  • DO NOT DISABLE on TCL (load-bearing):
  • com.tcl.providers.config # disabling this is reported to drop the Wi-Fi connection
  • com.tcl.initsetup # setup/provisioning, same Wi-Fi role
  • com.tcl.factory.view # factory wizard, same role
  • com.tcl.system.server # remote-key plumbing
  • com.tcl.tcl_bt_rcu_service # Bluetooth remote pairing
  • com.tcl.autopair # Bluetooth remote auto-pairing
  • com.tcl.tvinput # Live TV tuner + HDMI inputs
  • com.tcl.settings # settings app
  • com.tcl.inputmethod.international # keyboard
  • com.tcl.versionUpdateApp # TCL OTA updater — uncomment to freeze firmware updates Already disabled when this unit arrived; left as-is (not re-tested here, so commented out). com.google.android.tvlauncher # stock launcher, replaced by launcher/ in this repo com.google.android.katniss # Google search/voice — keep if you use the mic button com.google.android.apps.mediashell # Cast receiver — keep if you cast from a phone com.google.android.videos # Play Movies com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic com.google.android.play.games com.tcl.browser com.tcl.channelplus # TCL FAST channels com.tcl.gallery com.tcl.miracast # screen mirroring — keep if you use it com.tcl.smartalexa com.tcl.notereminder com.tcl.waterfall.overseas com.tcl.MultiScreenInteraction_TV # multi-screen casting framework org.chromium.webview_shell tv.wuaki.apptv # Rakuten TV com.graymatrix.did # ZEE5 com.kick.mobile au.com.stan.and # Stan (AU) com.rma.speedtesttv com.recisio.kfandroid # KaraFun karaoke

The debloat list

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

TCL telemetry, promos and preload plumbing

TCL telemetry, promos and preload plumbing: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package What it is Risk
com.tcl.bi TCL analytics (BI service, deviceinfo, ParamProvider) List: caution
com.tcl.dashboard TCL dashboard/promo backend (G10 example keeps it) List: caution
com.tcl.esticker sticker/emoji overlay List: caution
com.tcl.partnercustomizer partner/customization channel, promo rows List: caution
com.tcl.useragreement end-user agreement screen, done with it after setup List: caution
com.tcl.messagebox TCL message/promo box List: caution
com.tcl.overseasappshow "recommended apps" showcase List: caution
com.tcl.android.webview falls back to com.google.android.webview anyway List: caution
android.autoinstalls.config.tcl.device partner-app auto installer config List: caution

Google recommendation/attribution plumbing

Google recommendation/attribution plumbing: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package What it is Risk
com.google.android.tvrecommendations Google TV home-screen recommendations and sponsored rows

Source note: home-screen recommendation rows (pointless under a custom launcher)

 List: caution
com.google.android.partnersetup partner-app attribution List: caution
com.google.android.feedback Google feedback & telemetry

Source note: "send feedback" app

 List: low risk
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer one-time setup leftovers List: caution

Extras — verified fine here, but the least noticeable ones. Skip if uneasy.

Extras — verified fine here, but the least noticeable ones. Skip if uneasy.: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package What it is Risk
com.tcl.guard TCL online support List: caution
com.tcl.keyhelp remote-key help overlays List: caution
com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive pushes TCL content to the TCL home at boot List: caution
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar Function not documented in source List: caution
com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith Google first-run wizard, setup already done List: caution

Off by choice on this unit

Off by choice on this unit: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package What it is Risk
com.tcl.assistant TCL voice assistant — comment out if you use the mic button 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 TCL 65C725 → 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
2026-10-20 — document review, not a hardware test.
Upstream-reported test date
2026-10-18 — upstream evidence, not an independent tvdebloat test.
Independent verification
Not performed by tvdebloat; lastVerified is not set.

Imported from upstream revision e2476661c4700d4ac996f885b663b160f66e38e4.

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.