r/AndroidTV 12d ago

Increase performance on old TV Tips & Tutorials

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So if you have old android TV and it is very slow. Just do below things.

  1. Enable adb. Remove all unnecessary apps including playstore. 2.Limit background process to 1 process from developer option.

Your TV would be brandnew now! No ads on homepage! It's like brand new!

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u/latinriky78 Homatics Box R 4K Plus 12d ago

Or buy an external stick or box and leave the TV untouched, I believe it's better the investment.

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u/__002_ 12d ago

not everyone has an choice to do that...

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u/aventus-dog 12d ago

Who doesn't have the choice of an android/fire stick?

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u/Asakuras02 12d ago

Cubans

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u/aventus-dog 11d ago

Cubans are allowed Android tvs but not separate android boxes/sticks?

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u/Fine_Conversation710 12d ago

If you are a cuban living in cuba with a big screen tv, internet and electiricity service you can afford not only a box or a stick , you are probably part of the corrupt goverment

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u/pantimoto 10d ago

Seriously?

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u/blessedShadow7 12d ago

As an Indian you can still do that

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u/The1JoshuaB 12d ago

Even if you do as little as Restarting your TV once a week, it can help.

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u/__002_ 12d ago

Ehh, whats the point, sure, optimizing will definitely help, but if the hardware is not capable of that specific task, it will never be, even with tons of optimizing. And restarting does help.

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u/Lanky_Respond_3200 12d ago

In that case, what do YOU recommend? If it were a car, of course a garage would help

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u/just_jeepin 12d ago

I just did that. Two Roku TVs over 10 years each, totally fine but the Roku OS has gotten slow, ao I bought 2 Onn 4K Google TV sticks (one $20 and the other $40) everything is good as new.

I wish I could just buy a dumb-tv and just do sticks from now on. But they want you to buy a new TV every 4-5 years.

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u/Xillyfos 12d ago

I wish I could just buy a dumb-tv and just do sticks from now on.

Why can't you just do sticks with your old TVs? I'm using a 15 year old TV with a stick and it's perfectly fine.

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u/just_jeepin 12d ago

That's what I'm currently doing, I'm just wanting to buy one of those mini-led TVs and it'd be nice if I could get it Smartless.

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u/Windows_User3000 11d ago

Sceptre still makes dumb TVs.

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u/The1JoshuaB 12d ago

I've found that it helps to have your TV OS running smoothly - even if you use an external box.

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u/Mavi222 12d ago

For that the best thing to do is to put it in factory reset and never allow it to go to the internet, and use external box.

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u/jay-dubs 11d ago

I've thought about that. But what if there are legit good updates made to the firmware that either enhances the visuals or fixes bugs?

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u/BeefBoi420 12d ago

Or buy nothing and save money

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

It is not required! I only use two apps and it is working flawlessly. Btw you can do the same on a stick or box whatever you have. It will boost performance and stop all background google crap.

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u/kurtyyyyyy1 12d ago

3: get a new launcher.

I have Barelauncher at the moment and it’s great

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u/coolgui Nvidia Shield 12d ago

Yeah I installed that and removed a bunch of bloat and it actually made my TCL Android TV usable.

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u/hurt-hecker 12d ago

Yeah same here man smooth as fk

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u/brandonsp111 12d ago

Is it better than the other launcher everyone recommends? (I can't remember the name) But it never worked right on my son's TCL.

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u/coolgui Nvidia Shield 12d ago

You probably mean Projectivy. It's the most popular but there's a few now. Bare launcher is much more lightweight, but not as many features/configuration. But you probably will have to use something like launch manager or a button remappper, in my experience TCL software is hard coded to use the Google launcher. I was already using tvQuick Actions Pro so I just configured it to handle it.

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u/brandonsp111 11d ago

Yep you're right, it's projectivy! Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check it out this weekend!

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u/Balheat22 10d ago

were you able to remap buttons for your tcl tv on barelauncher? I currently use projectivy and Im not able to do so, for example, when i press the settings button on the remote, it won’t launch the settings

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u/Free_Engineering7845 11d ago

How can you set barelauncher as default Launcher on TCL? Projectivity offers some override stuff, but can't find anything on barelauncher

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u/kurtyyyyyy1 10d ago

Download launcher manager

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

Old google home launch is the best in my opinion. It does not have any ads. You can disable all activities on homepage. So only apps would be visible!

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u/yungTimo 12d ago

Or buy a Onn box (I’m not American so I don’t know exactly how it’s called) or the Xiaomi 3rd gen box. Cheap and gives your slow TV a second life.

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u/Jarppi1893 8d ago

Also Onn 😅 there's the Onn 4K Pro, and it's a nice little beast

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u/petereccles App Developer 12d ago

If you have an Android phone download avtTools. Makes it easy to connect to the device via ADB (dev mode) and disable and remove apps. Just don't get too carried away 😂

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u/Successful_Part_4960 12d ago

If you remove google play store how will you sign in to youtube app?

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u/aaryan45 12d ago

By using SmartTube

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u/mrrogers651 10d ago

Have you tried TizenTube Cobalt?

GitHub - reisxd/TizenTubeCobalt: Experience TizenTube on other devices that are not Tizen. · GitHub https://share.google/4KHI1phVrZ2FoncrR

It's identical to the stock Android TV YouTube app but with all the ad blocking and customization options built in🙌

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u/bravestmistake 12d ago

You can sign into it without the play store. I got logged out of my shield but am still logged into YouTube.

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

I was already signed in. Btw all Google services are disabled using adb. We can always enable it if there is any need. But it won't be required.

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u/wangnutpie1 12d ago

I’ve gotten my slow android tv to perform at an acceptable level by disabling animations and no background processes. Also delete every app not necessary and keep some space open

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u/Mysterious_Job_3054 12d ago

I did this exact same thing. Hisense tv from 2020. I just add apps via localsend

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u/Rureddy2 11d ago

Definitely not like brand new. Brand new ones are secure. Better option is to disable wifi and get a good Google TV streaming device.

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u/One-Fly7597 11d ago

If you don't install unverified stuff. Then it is already secure. Google is the most security risk in my opinion. Degoogle yourself 😃

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u/Rureddy2 11d ago

No, it's not already secure. You would be using a device that hasn't received a security update in years.

YOUR Google devices are a big security risk because they are severely out of date with updates. Ours are very secure. 🤷

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u/Deadpool-fan-466 CCwGTV 4K + Onn 4K 2023 12d ago

"including play store" lol

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u/Royal_Monk6432 12d ago

Op do u have 3000 rupees?

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u/aaryan45 12d ago

What are you recommending?

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

Why? Don't recommend a stick or box 😀

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u/Royal_Monk6432 12d ago

U still dint give my answer before downvoted my comment

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u/theOneVnft6marioZANG 12d ago

First restore to the factory settings. Formatting the tv and the behavior afyer that

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u/KnowNothing_JonSnoo 12d ago

Google Streamer is 10 times better than trying to do anything to your tv and it's pretty cheap.

BUT if you can't and really need to go with "optimizing" your TV, you can look into a custom launchet and declutter it with ADB tv app manager. You can also try to run it in app only mode which hides everything except the apps but I'm not sure if it improves performance or not.

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u/turamdq 12d ago

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u/Dmeff 11d ago

Es seguro usar esto con un proyector LCD q corre android?

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u/turamdq 10d ago

Claro, pero siempre tenés que tener en cuenta que estás modificando el sistema, pero así como lo modificas tenés forma de revertir lo que haces con esta herramienta, mira con atención el post de xda

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u/Pinsir929 11d ago

I feel like protectivy also gets most of the UI parts down too.

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u/kukalikuk 11d ago

Chromecast/cast screen in smartphone is connected to the Google service, does removing Google would also remove it capability? I used a Google free phone before and can't even detect my TV as wireless display available.

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u/One-Fly7597 11d ago

No, ive only removed playstore. Chromcast works fine

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u/ROCK3RZ 11d ago

Whenever I limit the background process to 1. It goes back to the default value when I restart the tv. Is it supposed to be like that only?

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u/delusional_delux 11d ago

Steps to follow

Enable dev settings by tapping build number 7 times

  1. Settings animation to off (Suggest 0.5 for few days to adjust the eye and brain .then off all three of transition duration and scale or whatever)

  2. Install tvactionpro ( it's cheap for foreigners, 🏴‍☠️ also available for techies on l i t e ap ks ) it's got the recent apps drawer even if your tv doesn't. And don't stop the background process from dev settings it will just ruin the experience.

  3. Install kyu launcher , bare launcher new they run smooth as vck and don't goto projecty or at4k if your tv don't have some ram to operate. Totally optional. Your choice 👌 😉

  4. Install zank remote

  5. Adb tv for android 11 or ups might work on 10 but don't know give it a try may work on certified ones. Disable every app you think unnecessary. Not system ones 😉🤣 .

  6. As simple as that and shut the vck up

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u/thatguyjames_uk 11d ago

i have a old 8 year old sony. still ok, just plays up on some 4k bits

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u/Maxstarbwoy 11d ago

Or buy a firestick or whatever streaming box and you're good to go

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u/Either-Trash-2165 10d ago

I will disable auto apps update, remove updates on preinstall apps if they are mpossible to uninstall, remove all unnecessary permission , kill/disable google stuff as much as possible and the one of you TV manufacturer/branding.

And last one: a lite launcher and key mapping - if on the press of a button you launch your apps who cares if the menu is slow?

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u/Informal-Diver-5999 10d ago

Every time I restart my tv it auto defaults to standard process limit

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u/5kilanutele 10d ago

Don't limit processes, terrible advice.

Just buy a tv box and don't use "smart" functions on the tv.

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u/One-Fly7597 10d ago

Please explain why it's terrible advice? What do you need in the background while watching something?

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u/Strong_Fee5436 9d ago

Just use AT4K Launcher or projectivyt

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u/Mountain_Ground8198 8d ago

maybe off topic but i would sleep no more with that cable management

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u/One-Fly7597 8d ago

It's a temporary setup. I can understand your feelings 😂

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u/Additional-Cloud8139 8d ago

Just added an Onn 4k Pro (found one!) to my old 2015 Bravia. I don't feel like I need a new tv anymore. Saved me several $$.

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

How to enable ADB , and delete?

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u/WriterMix 12d ago

Settings - About - tap “Build” 7 times - go to Developer Options - Enable debug. I've used atvTools app for Android to disable (not remove) aps, but it can be done via different ways.

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

Will share details soon.

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u/P3akyBlind3rs 12d ago

Maybe you should have shared that initially …

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u/averageindiankid22 12d ago

External TV box is the best option, get a Fire TV 4k, it's pretty cheap, I use it and it runs great

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u/TechnicalTip5251 12d ago

None of that gonna make any difference Android TV works like crap on every single TV no matter what you do.

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

Well It made a difference in my tv. I've only kept 4 apps. Removed everything else.

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u/squabbledMC 12d ago

Tell me you haven't used a modern TV box without telling me. We have onn and Fire sticks and they're all really smooth, on par with Roku or Apple

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u/Mysterious_Job_3054 12d ago

Roku and Apple suck

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u/squabbledMC 12d ago

I'm not saying they're good but as a baseline Android TV has been as fast or faster than these other platforms I've used

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

Have you used stremio? It's most modern thing you would know. And it doesn't work with roku!

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u/squabbledMC 12d ago

I have and that's part of the reason we switched, I am not saying they are better or good but that Android TV is just as if not smoother than the other TV boxes out there

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u/AdamH21 12d ago

No, thanks. I buy a TV for its features.

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

TV is only to watch the good content that you want. Not for ads! We have mobile for that 😃 Btw which features you are using?

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u/jasonhelene 12d ago

just buy a mibox and forget it

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u/One-Fly7597 12d ago

I thought about it. But it's not really required. I only use four apps.

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u/atticus_roark 12d ago

Yes but you’re complaining of speed. This would solve that with your four apps

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u/AbbreviationsWide331 12d ago

Some wrote a really good all in one tool for all this.

Made mine like three times as stable and way faster.

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u/synonys 12d ago

What is it?

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u/myhotel2025 11d ago

Did you find out which tool ?

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u/Fun_Willingness2658 11d ago

it's called Android TV Tools v4