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Claude Code Launches Open‑Source Tool to Remove 25 Bloatware Packages from Xiaomi TVs

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Claude Code, a developer, has released the open‑source project cleanyourtv, which disables 25 pre‑installed packages on Xiaomi smart TVs. The tool has been tested on 107 TV models across 37 brands, allowing users to toggle off unwanted bloatware and create a custom home screen that resembles the Apple TV interface. This initiative offers a straightforward way for owners to streamline their TV experience by removing redundant apps and simplifying navigation.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/20/2026

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Developer uses Claude Code to strip ads from Xiaomi TV, project supports 107 models
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 17, 00:00recorded Oct 21, 06:52single sourcerevised

    Claude Code 实现清理 Xiaomi 电视 bloatware

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    gathint
    Action：
    使用 Claude Code 切换关闭 25 个 Xiaomi 软件包并创建自定义主屏幕
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    Xiaomi 电视
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    Oct 17, 00:00
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    Oct 21, 06:16
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    Oct 21, 06:52
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    Developer uses Claude Code to strip ads from Xiaomi TV, project supports 107 models

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    Developer Gathin used Anthropic's Claude Code to disable 25 Xiaomi packages on his parents' TV, replacing the default home screen with a simplified interface resembling an Apple TV. The open-source "cleanyourtv" project now documents tested setups for 107 TV models across 37 brands, using Android's debugging bridge to switch off pre-installed apps rather than delete them. This allows users to restore the original software if needed. The trend, dubbed "vibe coding," gained traction on X after Gathin shared his success, highlighting growing user frustration with pre-installed ads and Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) tracking. Texas filed lawsuits in December 2025 against major TV manufacturers Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL, alleging devices capture screenshots every 500 milliseconds to sell viewing data. Regulators have pursued similar cases since 2017, including Vizio's $2.2 million settlement. Despite these issues, companies like Walmart profit from the ad business, having acquired Vizio for $2.3 billion in 2024.

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