Ian Kluft ✅🖥️📡3d ago
Hmmm... How to handle a "smart tv" stuck on the Google TV logo at startup? Since it has been exactly 6 months, it's obvious it wants to be connected to a network for an update. I refuse - it's not just a software update but a telemetry upload. This also solves it:
1. refer to PDF copy of TV manual
2. look up and do factory reset procedure
3. now it boots fine - re-do picture/audio settings, block content recognition & "smart" stuff
4. repeat every 6 months
#enshittification #privacy #tech
Show threadperdidonavida3d ago
@KO6YQ You can degoogle your smart tv by activating developer options, enabling adb via network, accessing the shell from a pc and using universal android debloater to remove all google stuff, including google play services. This will make your tv software more lightweight and will stop with all the bullshit. As a bonus, you can also install some extra software from adb that google doesn't allow in the play store, like apps to watch YouTube without ads or to stream free media ;)
Show threadIan Kluft ✅🖥️📡

@perdidonavida I just need it to be an HDMI monitor. Networks all disabled.

Thx for the tip about developer mode though. Other controls to turn off there.

Mar 28 at 5:11amWeb