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Strip bloatware from an old smart TV with a coding agent

Claude Code, running on a Mac mini, connected to a parents' Android TV over ADB, disabled bloatware, tracking and auto-installers, removed 11 unused apps, freed about 90% more RAM, and built a simple launcher, with every change undoable in one command.

Agent(s): Claude Code
Source: X post (2026-10-17)
Verified: 2026-10-18

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Prompt idea: “Strip bloatware from an old smart TV with a coding agent. Ask me for anything you need first, and confirm before spending money or sending messages.”