TCL Smart TV Pro (TCL-LA-RTD51M-S1, Latin America, G03 / BeyondTV4) - Debloat & Apple TV Launcher Success

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Device Details

- **TV Model:** TCL Smart TV Pro (Chassis G03 / BeyondTV4)                                                                                                                                                                                                  
- **Client String:** `TCL-LA-RTD51M-S1` (Latin America firmware)                                                                                                                                                                                            
- **SoC:** Realtek RTD288o / RTD2851M                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
- **OS:** Google TV 11 (Build RP1A.200622.001 / AR09, security patch 2024-03-05)                                                                                                                                                                            
Environment:** Windows 11 (PowerShell & Python `adb-shell` without native adb binary)                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
### Results & Configuration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
- **Debloat:** 30 packages safely disabled following `examples/tcl-g03-google-tv/debloat.txt`.                                                                                                                                                              
- **Kept Active:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
  - YouTube (`com.google.android.youtube.tv`)                                                                                                                                                                                                               
  - TCL Live Streaming Channel (`com.tcl.channelplus`)                                                                                                                                                                                                      
  - Live TV & HDMI 1-3 inputs (`com.tcl.tv`, `com.tcl.tvinput`)                                                                                                                                                                                             
  - Hardware players (`com.tcl.gallery`, `com.tcl.ui_mediaCenter`, `com.tcl.t_solo`)                                                                                                                                                                        
  - Chromecast & Voice Search for YouTube                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
- **Private DNS:** Configured with AdGuard	`dns.adguard-dns.com`), working smoothly with 0% packet loss and no buffering/lag.                                                                                                                              
- **Launcher:** Built and installed native Apple TV style reference launcher (4 dock slots).                                                                                                                                                                
- **Remote & Keys:**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  - Settings gear mapped to keycode 4077 (`settings_key_panel: true`).                                                                                                                                                                                      
  - App keys for YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video mapped via `HomeKeyService`.                                                                                                                                                                             
`"consume_volume_keys": true` verified: volume ramps smoothly without double-stepping.                                                                                                                                                                  
- **Persistence:** 100% package persistence across cold reboots. Boots straight into the new Home with no `RecoveryActivity` or Live TV interference.

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### Resumen en Español                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
- **Modelo probado:** TCL Smart TV Pro con firmware latinoamericano (`TCL-LA-RTD51M-S1`).                                                                                                                                                                   
- **Debloat exitoso:** 30 paquetes desactivados de telemetría y publicidad de TCL/Google, conservando YouTube, canales de streaming de TCL y entradas HDMI/TV en vivo.                                                                                      
Launcher:** Instalado el launcher estilo Apple TV con 4 accesos en el dock. Se configuró el botón de ajustes (código 4077) y el control de volumen con `consume_volume_keys: true` para evitar saltos dobles.                                           
Persistencia:** Al reiniciar el televisor en frío, arranca directo al nuevo Home sin problemas.                                                                                                                                                         
Entorno:** Realizado completamente en Windows 11 con PowerShell y Python `adb-shell`.