TCL QM6K Pro (2025) Debloat List

Google TV / Android 14 · firmware UTT2.250416.001 AU16 (US) · codename G08

25 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

Android 14 (Google TV), firmware UTT2.250416.001 AU16
Also seen on the same G08 board with AU14 firmware, a "Smart TV Pro" sold outside the US (prasta1, PR #23);
that set needed Wireless-debugging pairing (README, Troubleshooting).
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.
Keep: com.tcl.tv, com.tcl.tvinput, com.tcl.dashboard, com.tcl.suspension, com.tcl.autopair,
com.tcl.systemserver, com.tcl.providers.config, com.tcl.initsetup, com.tcl.useragreement,
com.tcl.globalkeyoverlay, com.tcl.systemui.plugin, com.tcl.factory.view and all com.mediatek.*.
Unlike the 2023 G10 sets, com.tcl.ttvs and com.tcl.logkit ship ENABLED here.
Do NOT disable com.tcl.providers.config, com.tcl.initsetup or com.tcl.factory.view: together they dropped
the Wi-Fi connection outright on the AU14 set and it took a re-pair over ADB to get back in (#23).
Known quirks on this firmware:
- Play Protect blocks the launcher ("built for an older version of Android") unless targetSdk >= 34.
- With launcherx disabled, setupwraith's RecoveryActivity claims HOME at priority 1 and shows a blank
screen. Shell can't disable that one component, so the whole package is disabled below (it only
runs first-time setup). While Home was blank the TV fell back to HDMI 1 and woke a console over CEC.
- Soundbar on optical (S/PDIF) can't be powered or volume-controlled by the TV. Use HDMI 4 (eARC) and
`cmd hdmi_control cec_setting set system_audio_control 1` (it ships 0 here).
Optional: uncomment what you don't use com.netflix.ninja # Netflix, together with the next line com.netflix.tokenmanager com.google.android.tv.remote.service # Google TV phone-app remote com.google.android.marvin.talkback # screen reader com.google.android.apps.mediashell # Chromecast com.tcl.gamebar # game mode / VRR overlay for consoles com.tcl.airplay2 # AirPlay, together with the next two lines com.mediatek.AirplayAPK com.mediatek.airplaydaemon com.tcl.UpdatePeripheral # TCL soundbar firmware updates com.google.android.katniss # Google Assistant voice Reported safe on the AU14 firmware of the same G08 board (#23), not tried on this AU16 set com.tcl.android.webview com.tcl.t_solo # "listen alone" Bluetooth pairing helper com.google.android.partnersetup # partner attribution com.google.android.onetimeinitializer com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar com.mediatek.speakerservice com.mediatek.backgrounddetection com.mediatek.support.webview

The debloat list

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

TCL tracking and analytics

TCL tracking and analytics: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.tcl.ttvs	Samba TV ACR viewing tracking, TCL "BI" analytics, Alexa core, T-Cast	List: caution
com.tcl.logkit	log capture and upload	List: caution
com.tcl.usercenter	TCL account sign-in nags	List: caution

TCL content, ads and promos

TCL content, ads and promos: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.tcl.tv.plus	TCL TV+ content app	List: caution
com.tcl.channelplus	TCL Live FAST channels	List: caution
com.tcl.tv.tclhome_passive	pushes TCL content to the home screen at boot	List: caution
com.tcl.partnercustomizer	TCL tweaks to Google TV home rows	List: caution
com.tcl.interactive	TCL TIAS background service	List: caution
com.tcl.smartlink.core	bundles a silent app installer	List: caution
com.tcl.messagebox	TCL push messages and promos	List: caution

Retail demo / hotel mode

Retail demo / hotel mode: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.tcl.exhibit	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.tcl.esticker	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.tcl.hotelmenu	Function not documented in source	List: caution

Preloaded apps and services

Preloaded apps and services: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.tcl.ocean.instructions	e-manual	List: caution
com.tcl.repairguide	Function not documented in source	List: caution
com.tcl.browser	TCL web browser	List: caution
com.tcl.ui_mediaCenter	re-enable to play media from USB drives	List: caution
com.tcl.smartalexa	Alexa	List: caution
android.autoinstalls.config.google.gtvpai	silently installs partner apps	List: caution
com.google.android.feedback	Google feedback & telemetry	List: low risk
com.android.tv.feedbackconsent	Function not documented in source	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: ambient mode screensaver (shows promos)	List: caution
com.google.android.play.games	Google Play Games	List: low risk
com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic	Function not documented in source	List: caution

Needed for the custom launcher: see quirks above. Disable only AFTER launcher/ is installed.

Needed for the custom launcher: see quirks above. Disable only AFTER launcher/ is installed.: source package descriptions and risk ratings
Package	What it is	Risk
com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith	Function not documented in source	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.