Degoogled onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box (New, 2023), 4K UHD Resolution
Description
Enjoy a pleasant TV streaming experience without spyware and bloatware!
Device is barebones and is ready to be used with your own self-hosted media, or you can setup strem.io for unlimited streaming!
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Item Specificiations
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-Google-TV-4K-Streaming-Box-New-2023-4K-UHD-Resolution/2835618394
- 4K UHD resolution TV streaming
- 2 GB RAM with 8 GB Storage
- WiFi: 2.4/5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO
- Compatible with Google Assistant
- CPU: Quad-core Cortex-A35, GPU: Mali-G31 MP2
- Dolby Audio
- Fast WiFi
- Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 250mA max; Output: DC 5V/1A
- Google TV OS
What's in the Box?
1 4K Streaming Box
1 Remote control (requires 2 AAA batteries, included)
1 HDMI cable 3.28 ft (1m)
1 Quick Start Guide
1 AC adapter with cable 3.28 ft (1 m)
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Unboxing to Debloat Steps Taken (DIY)
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1. Unbox and plug in
2. Connect to WiFi
3. Create new Google Account (gross...) and finish setup
4. Enable "Developer Options"
5. Enable "Enable USB Debugging"
6. Go to Settings > Accounts > Google, and remove your signed in Google Account and "switch to basic mode"
7. Wait for device to reboot
8. Connect to device via "adb connect :5555"
9. Run commands below...
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List of commands used to clean up the device
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# Set custom DNS
# Can add specific nextdns.io hostname to fine-tune DNS blocking (ex. xxxxx.dns.nextdns.io)
adb shell settings put global private_dns_mode hostname
adb shell settings put global private_dns_specifier dns.nextdns.io
# Install apps from computer onto TV Box
adb install com.stremio.one-1.6.9-7048609-armeabi-v7a.apk
adb install jellyfin-androidtv-v0.16.11-release.apk
adb install kodi-21.0-Omega-armeabi-v7a.apk
adb install ProjectivyLauncher-4.54-c70-xda-release.apk
adb install smarttube_stable_20240701.apk
# Uninstall Bloatware
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.vending
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tvunplugged
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.hulu.livingroomplus
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.wbd.stream
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.videos
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.feedback
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.tubitv
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tv
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.cbs.ott
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.play.games
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.netflix.ninja
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.disney.disneyplus
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.gms
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
# Disable Bloatware
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gms
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.modulemetadata
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.videos
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.play.games
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.vending
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.netflix.ninja
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tts
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tv
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic
# Disable Google TV Launchers
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith
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