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CleanYourTV open-source tool strips ads from Android TV

Original: Tired of ads, tracking & bloat on your Android TV / Google TV? CleanYourTV is an open-source project that disables unwan

An open-source project called CleanYourTV is drawing attention for letting users declutter Android TV and Google TV devices. It disables unwanted preinstalled apps, manufacturer tracking and sponsored content, and replaces the stock home screen with a lightweight custom launcher, all without requiring root access. Users frustrated by growing advertising and telemetry on smart TVs are sharing it as a free fix.

Why now: Growing frustration with ads, tracking and bloatware built into smart TV platforms is driving interest in a free open-source alternative

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• Tired of ads, tracking & bloat on your Android TV / Google TV? CleanYourTV is an open-source project that disables unwanted preinstalled apps, manufacturer tracking and sponsored content, then replaces the stock home screen with a lightweight custom launcher. No root needed.… · xabd

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