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Sony BRAVIA KD-55XE8596

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CleanYourTV provides model-specific notes and a package list for Sony BRAVIA KD-55XE8596. Its source entry records the device software and describes suggested changes to preinstalled apps and services, including ads or telemetry where listed. Check that entry before using it; Deviceways has not tested this device.

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CleanYourTV lists package changes for this device. The source notes: Same product as `sony-bravia-4k-gb/` on the older S52 build: Samba TV ACR, Sony/Qterics agents, Sony Select/promos/Discover, recommendation rows, partner auto-installs, demo mode, hotel/pro-mode b2b packages; Chromecast, mirroring, DLNA, USB media, Assistant and phone remote kept; UK Live TV hands over to YouView, so launch `com.sony.dtv.tvx`; webapi kept for Home Assistant

Applies toCleanYourTV records this example as "Sony BRAVIA KD-55XE8596 (2017, "BRAVIA 4K GB", BRAVIA_ATV2_EU, MediaTek MT5891), UK" on Android TV 9. 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.

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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.

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Software in the project example
Android TV 9
Model label recorded by CleanYourTV
Sony BRAVIA KD-55XE8596 (2017, "BRAVIA 4K GB", BRAVIA_ATV2_EU, MediaTek MT5891), UK
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Security

Security review pending for this model.

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