TCL 65C735 Debloat List

Google TV / Android 11 · firmware AR2101 (France) · codename G05

29 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

firmware AR2101, 2.7 GB RAM. France, wired through a USB Ethernet adapter (eth1).
Same platform as examples/tcl-g05-google-tv; this list is a little more conservative.
Windows: tools\disable.ps1 / tools\restore.ps1 -TvHost <tv ip> <list> -Stock com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
Everything is DISABLED, not uninstalled. Comment out any line you want to keep.
Stock launcher: com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx. Live TV / HDMI: com.tcl.tv + com.tcl.tvinput.
USB debugging and USB devices: a USB Ethernet adapter kept working when debugging was switched on,
but after a reboot with debugging on the port came up in gadget mode (sys.usb.config=adb,
Mstar-udc) and the adapter never appeared as a network interface (LED blinking, no eth1).
Switch USB debugging off once you are done to get the port back.
Disabling setupwraith (batch 5) survived a reboot on this unit, unlike the G05 report.
Remote app buttons: TclPhoneWindowManager turns Netflix (keycode 4062), YouTube (4065) and Prime
Video (4099) into broadcasts that only work while launcherx is enabled (re-enabling
partnercustomizer does not help). With launcherx disabled these buttons do nothing; an
accessibility service that catches those keycodes and starts the app fixes it (verified with the
real remote).
Disabling the debloat batches alone (launcherx still enabled) left Wi-Fi/Ethernet, HDMI, Live TV,
the Input key and app playback working.
DO NOT DISABLE (load-bearing): com.tcl.tv, com.tcl.tvinput, com.tcl.settings, com.tcl.system.server,
com.tcl.providers.config, com.tcl.initsetup, com.tcl.factory.view, com.tcl.autopair,
com.tcl.tcl_bt_rcu_service, com.tcl.keyhelp, com.tcl.inputmethod.international,
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin, com.google.android.gms, com.google.android.gsf, Play Store,
com.tcl.eva (RemoterService accessibility helper), com.tcl.suspension (source/Quick panel, Input key).
Kept by choice: com.tcl.gamebar (game mode, Moonlight is used), com.tcl.UpdatePeripheral (remote fw),
com.tcl.t_solo (Bluetooth "listen alone"), com.tcl.android.webview.
before a factory reset (restore.sh does it).

The debloat list

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

Batch 1 - telemetry and analytics

Batch 1 - telemetry and analytics: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.tcl.ttvs	TCL BI/awareness/identifier services	List: caution
com.tcl.guard	TGuard: device-use tracking, "health info", memory cleaner	List: caution
com.google.android.feedback	Google feedback & telemetry Source note: "send feedback"	List: low risk
com.google.android.partnersetup	partner-app attribution	List: caution

Batch 2 - TCL content, ads and promos

Batch 2 - TCL content, ads and promos: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.tcl.waterfall.overseas	TCL content recommendations	List: caution
com.tcl.partnercustomizer	TCL rows on the Google TV home	List: caution
com.tcl.messagebox	pushed messages and promos	List: caution
com.tcl.usercenter	TCL account	List: caution
com.tcl.dashboard	"TCL Home" panel, gift box and promos	List: caution
com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive	pushes TCL content at boot	List: caution
com.tcl.esticker	retail demo stickers	List: caution

Batch 3 - preloaded apps and services not used au.com.stan.and # Stan (AU): disabled by the firmware on arrival, shell may not touch it

Batch 3 - preloaded apps and services not used au.com.stan.and # Stan (AU): disabled by the firmware on arrival, shell may not touch it: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
tv.wuaki.apptv	Rakuten TV	List: caution
com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic	YouTube Music	List: caution
com.google.android.play.games	Google Play Games Source note: Play Games	List: caution
com.google.android.videos	Google Play Movies & TV Source note: Google TV / Play Movies storefront	List: caution
com.tcl.gallery	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.tcl.ui_mediaCenter	USB media player (VLC is installed) - re-enable for USB drives	List: caution
com.tcl.notereminder	notes/reminders	List: caution
com.tcl.hearaid	hearing test / volume adaptation	List: caution
com.google.android.marvin.talkback	TalkBack accessibility service Typical effect: Disabling TalkBack removes its spoken screen-reading assistance. Keep enabled if anyone using this TV needs the screen reader. Source note: screen reader	List: caution
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer	Function not documented in source	List: caution

Batch 4 - voice and casting (owner keeps Chromecast and Miracast)

Batch 4 - voice and casting (owner keeps Chromecast and Miracast): source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.google.android.katniss	Google Assistant 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. Source note: Google Assistant / voice search (mic button)	List: caution
com.google.android.tv.assistant	assistant LED service	List: caution
com.tcl.assistant	TCL voice service	List: caution
com.tcl.smartalexa	Alexa	List: caution
com.tcl.airplay2	AirPlay	List: caution
com.mediatek.AirplayAPK	AirPlay	List: caution

Batch 5 - with the launcher in this repo installed (launcher/build-and-install.sh disables launcherx)

Batch 5 - with the launcher in this repo installed (launcher/build-and-install.sh disables launcherx): source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith	first-run wizard; its RecoveryActivity claims HOME. Re-enable	List: caution

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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: 2026-10-20 — 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 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.