CleanYourTV lists package changes for this device. The source notes: Oldest chip in the Sony lists: Qterics/Sony device agents, Discover/BIVL and the recommendation services, Sony Select/shelf, retail demo, help apps, dead Video Unlimited; the stock launcher is `com.google.android.leanbacklauncher`, not tvlauncher, so pass it to `restore.sh`; `com.sony.dtv.tvx` also plays every HDMI input, keep it; voice and YouView off by choice; 1.5 GB, 1,144 → 991 MB used RAM; list only, the launcher half needs Android 8 (minSdk 26, see #146)
Applies toCleanYourTV records this example as "Sony BRAVIA KD-55X8509C (2015, "BRAVIA 4K 2015", SVP-DTV15, MediaTek), EU firmware" on Android TV 7.0. Check your exact hardware and software. Deviceways has not tested this device.
CleanYourTV changes quickly. This source entry describes one setup, not every feature or version. Check the original model entry before changing anything. Deviceways has not tested this device.
How to get started
Compare your exact model and software with the original entry and package list; review each proposed change and keep the services you use.
- Setup
- Local ADB package changes and optional launcher installation
- You’ll need
- Computer with a shell-capable coding assistant, Android platform-tools and TV-authorized network debugging. A launcher build also needs the Android build tools.