What is com.google.android.youtube.tv?
The source groups this package under “Stock YouTube, replaced by SmartTube (ads and sponsor segments). 119 MB resident vs ~35 MB. Philips remotes of this generation often carry a dedicated YouTube key, which is bound to this package and will stop doing anything. The remote on this particular unit has no such key, so that was not a factor here -- check your own before you decide this matters.”. Its individual function is not documented; keep it enabled unless you have model-specific evidence.
Is it safe to disable com.google.android.youtube.tv?
Disabling com.google.android.youtube.tv 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.
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.youtube.tv?
If the app was disabled for user 0 and ADB remains accessible, run:
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tv
Check the intended TV with adb devices. This is not a complete recovery procedure.
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- Philips 50PUS8517/12
Android TV 11 · firmware RTT2.211108.001 / 21029 (Europe)
List: cautionOriginal device source · Imported snapshot
Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.