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Philips 50PUS8517/12

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Contributor report

Reduce unwanted packages and use Projectivy as Home, following this contributor’s report.

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Reported setupOS: Android TV 11 · Firmware: RTT2.211108.001 / 21029 · Hardware: PH1M_EA_9970A; MediaTek MT5895 · Region: Europe

How to get started

Read this model’s package notes and confirm Projectivy is available as Home before changing the stock launcher.

Setup
ADB package changes with Projectivy as the reported replacement launcher
You’ll need
Local computer and device-authorized network ADB; matching PH1M_EA_9970A board and RTT2.211108.001/21029 build. Projectivy installed for the reported Home route.
Original project github.comInstallation guide github.comAuthor’s AI workflow github.com
App or integration
Contributor-reported setup

Give your TV a quieter home screen with your own app rows, shortcuts and backgrounds.

Applies toReported on 50PUS8517/12, Android 11, build RTT2.211108.001, board PH1M_EA_9970A. Other builds need checking.

How to get started

Install Projectivy from the project’s release page and open it first. Follow the linked Philips guide to make it the Home app; confirm it appears as a Home choice before disabling the original launcher.

Setup
TV app plus a one-time ADB launcher change
You’ll need
Computer with authorized ADB for the reported setup.
Original project github.comInstallation guide github.com

Security

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