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TCL 65QM8L

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CleanYourTV provides model-specific notes and a package list for TCL 65QM8L. 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: G17 board on US firmware UTT2.250416.001 AU27, the [65C8L](tcl-65c8l-google-tv/) list minus three packages the US build lacks (24 disabled, all survived a reboot); Samba TV ACR, TCL promos/FAST channels and the message hub, store/hotel demo, partner auto-installs, soundbar updater, a preloaded AstroTV service; Assistant, Chromecast, AirPlay, Miracast and streaming apps kept; Wireless debugging only; setupwraith owned the Wi-Fi network, re-join before disabling it; Settings/TV-guide/Netflix/Prime/YouTube buttons remapped by keycode in config.json, and the key helper costs continuous volume-repeat; HDMI input names are in `tv_input_custom_labels`; AdGuard Private DNS works; single-session test

Applies toCleanYourTV records this example as "TCL 65QM8L (Smart TV Pro, G17, G17_4K_US, MediaTek tcl9655), 2025, US" on Google TV 14. Check your exact hardware and software. Deviceways has not tested this device.

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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
Google TV 14
Model label recorded by CleanYourTV
TCL 65QM8L (Smart TV Pro, G17, G17_4K_US, MediaTek tcl9655), 2025, US
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Security

Security review pending for this model.

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