CleanYourTV on Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer
How CleanYourTV works on Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer devices: 3 tested model lists, the packages contributors disable most often, and what to watch out for.
3 Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer lists in the official repository. If your exact model is below, the assistant can start from its list; if not, the closest one in the same series is a good start.
On Google’s own Chromecast and the Google TV Streamer, disabling the setup wizard (setupwraith) also costs casting from a phone. Read the setupwraith notes on the troubleshooting page before you start.
Tested Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer models
| Model | System | Packages disabled | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromecast with Google TV 4K | Google TV 4 | 15 | GitHub |
| Chromecast with Google TV HD | Google TV 14 | 15 | GitHub |
| Google TV Streamer | Google TV 14 | 11 | GitHub |
Model names and systems are taken from the first lines of each list. Lists open on GitHub.
Most commonly disabled Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer packages
These are the packages that appear most often across the Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer lists, with the contributors’ own notes. Every one is disabled, not uninstalled.
| Package | What it is (from the lists) | Disabled in |
|---|---|---|
com.google.android.feedback | already disabled on the test set | 3 of 3 |
com.android.tv.feedbackconsent | feedback consent prompt | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.tv.remotecontrol.logging | remote usage logging | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.federatedcompute | no note | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.ondevicepersonalization.services | no note | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.adservices.api | Privacy Sandbox ad services | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.ext.adservices.api | no note | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.play.games | Google Play Games | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.videos | Google TV / Play Movies | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.marvin.talkback | re-enable if you need the screen reader | 3 of 3 |
com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith | setup wizard; its RecoveryActivity otherwise takes over Home | 3 of 3 |
com.android.printspooler | print spooler, no printers on a projector | 2 of 3 |
com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx | Google screensaver; the new launcher has a Clock screensaver | 2 of 3 |
com.google.android.backdrop | Ambient Mode screensaver | 2 of 3 |
A package being common does not make it right for your TV. Each list starts with a header that names the packages that must stay on for that model, such as those behind HDMI inputs, the remote and settings.
Applying your list by hand
TV_HOST=<tv ip> tools/disable.sh examples/google-chromecast-gtv-4k/debloat.txt
TV_HOST=<tv ip> launcher/build-and-install.shSwap in your model’s folder. To undo it, run tools/restore.sh with the same list; on Google TV add the stock launcher com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx as the second argument.
Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer questions
Does CleanYourTV work on Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer?
Yes, on models that run Android TV or Google TV. Contributors have tested 3 Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer models so far.
How do I remove ads from Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer?
Turn on USB debugging, then run the CleanYourTV prompt in an AI coding assistant on a computer on the same Wi-Fi, or apply your model’s list by hand. The how-to guide has every step.
Which Chromecast with Google TV and Google TV Streamer packages are safe to disable?
The table on this page shows what contributors disabled most often, with their notes. Packages that keep inputs, the remote, settings or the Play Store working are left on. Always keep the list you applied so you can restore it.
Can I undo it?
Yes. Run the restore script with the same list; see how to restore. The TV’s own Settings → Apps page can also re-enable packages.
See all supported TVs or the full Android TV bloatware list.