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Remove ads and bloat from Android TV over Wi-Fi

CleanYourTV is an open-source tool that connects to your Android TV or Google TV over Wi-Fi using ADB, disables manufacturer telemetry, ad services, and preloaded bloatware, and replaces the stock home screen with a minimal Apple TV-style launcher. It works on most Android TV devices (Xiaomi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, Nvidia Shield) but not on Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, or Fire TV. The process is reversible with one command and requires enabling USB and network debugging in Developer options.

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What it does

The facts, in its own words

  • Removes ads and bloatware from Android TV and Google TV over Wi-Fi“Debloat any Android TV or Google TV over Wi-Fi and swap the ad-filled home screen for a clean Apple TV-style launcher. No root, fully reversible.”, cleanyour.tv
  • Replaces the stock launcher with a clean Apple TV-style interface“Switches off ads and bloatware and puts a small, clean launcher on your TV. No root. Nothing uninstalled. One command undoes it.”, cleanyour.tv
  • Works on Android TV/Google TV devices from brands like Xiaomi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, Nvidia Shield“Works on Android TV / Google TV sets (Xiaomi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, Nvidia Shield and most others). It will not work on Samsung Tizen, LG webOS or Fire TV.”, cleanyour.tv
  • Requires enabling USB debugging and Network/ADB debugging in Developer options“Before you start, on the TV: Settings → Device Preferences → About → press OK on "Build" 7 times, then go back → Developer options → turn on USB debugging (and Network/ADB debugging if your TV shows it).”, cleanyour.tv
  • Uses a coding assistant (like Claude Code) with a prompt to automate the process“Paste this into Claude Code (or another coding assistant with shell access) on a computer that is on the same Wi-Fi as the TV.”, cleanyour.tv
  • Backs up system state before changes and provides a restore script“Save the full package list, disabled-package list, getprop output and all settings to a backup folder before changing anything, and write a restore script that re-enables everything you disable.”, cleanyour.tv
  • Disables packages with pm disable-user --user 0, never uninstalls system packages“Disable the first categories with `pm disable-user --user 0`, never uninstall system packages.”, cleanyour.tv
Who it’s for
  • Android TV and Google TV owners who want to remove ads and bloatware
  • Users of Xiaomi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, Nvidia Shield TVs
  • People comfortable enabling Developer options and ADB debugging
  • Anyone who wants a clean, Apple TV-style home screen on their TV
How to start

Up and running today

  1. 01On your TV: Settings → Device Preferences → About → tap Build 7 times to enable Developer options
  2. 02In Developer options: turn on USB debugging and Network/ADB debugging (Wi-Fi debugging)
  3. 03On a computer on the same Wi-Fi: paste the CleanYourTV prompt into a coding assistant like Claude Code
  4. 04Follow the assistant: it finds your TV, asks for approval on the TV screen, and lets you pick a theme
  5. 05To undo: run the one command that restores everything from the backup
Our take

CleanYourTV is a practical, open-source way to strip the ad-heavy launcher off most Android TV and Google TV devices without root. It's worth using if you own a supported TV (Xiaomi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, Shield) and are comfortable enabling ADB debugging. It's not for Samsung, LG, Roku, or Fire TV owners — those need the separate not-android guide. The process is reversible, but some firmware quirks (USB port power loss, Wireless debugging dropping) mean you should plan to finish in one sitting.

Good for
  • Removing manufacturer telemetry, ad services, and recommendation rows
  • Replacing the stock launcher with a minimal, clean interface
  • Reversing changes completely with one command
  • Running the whole process over Wi-Fi without a USB cable
Watch out for
  • Requires enabling ADB debugging, which may void warranty on some devices
  • Some TVs cut power to USB ports while USB debugging is on, killing connected drives or Ethernet adapters
  • Wireless debugging turns off whenever Wi-Fi drops, so finish in one session
  • Port 5555 is plaintext; on firmware with ro.adb.secure=0 any device on the LAN can get a shell
  • Certain firmware (e.g., Fire OS 5) refuses pm disable-user commands entirely
Questions
Is CleanYourTV free?

The site does not state a price. The tool is open-source on GitHub with 40,000+ stars, but no explicit free/paid statement appears in the provided text.

How do I use CleanYourTV?

Enable Developer options and USB/Network debugging on your TV, then paste the provided prompt into a coding assistant like Claude Code on a computer on the same Wi-Fi. The assistant connects via ADB, backs up your system, disables bloatware packages, installs the clean launcher, and creates a restore script.

Which TVs does CleanYourTV work on?

It works on Android TV and Google TV sets from brands like Xiaomi, TCL, Hisense, Sony, OnePlus, Realme, and Nvidia Shield. It does not work on Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, or Fire TV devices.

Facts on this page are quoted from cleanyour.tv and checked when written (27 October 2026). Sites change; check the site before you rely on details like prices.