Debloat the Sankey SMART2KTVSE
Android 13 (Whale OS) · 18 apps on the list · tested on a real set
This Sankey set runs Whale OS on Android 13. It ships with Whale OS services, factory and test apps, a voice assistant, Android ad services and system updaters that can bring the bloat back. The list turns these off. Each app on the list has its own switch in the app, so you decide what goes.
It was tested and working for several days, and nothing broke. TidyTV turns these off from your phone over Wi-Fi, saves a backup first and never deletes anything. The phone and TV need to be on the same Wi-Fi, and the TV asks you once to allow debugging.
Apps TidyTV can turn off on the Sankey SMART2KTVSE
Grouped as the tested list groups them. In the app each one has a switch, so you choose. Apps marked your call are extras the list leaves on.
Other apps 8
- Tracking/telemetry service
com.zeasn.whaletrackservice - Core Whale OS service
com.zeasn.whaleservice - Token management
com.zeasn.tokenapp - Hotel mode
com.zeasn.hotelmodelservice - Device portal
com.zeasn.deviceportal.asdprovider.certified - Casting bloat
com.zeasn.tv.cast - Live TV service
com.zeasn.livetv - Whale OS settings overlay
com.zeasn.whaleos.settings
Factory/test apps 3
- Factory menu
com.hikeen.factorymenu - Factory automation
com.hikeen.factoryautomation - Middleware server
com.hikeen.middleware.server
Voice assistant and runtime 2
- AI voice assistant
com.whaletv.aivoice - Web app runtime
com.whaletv.web.app_runtime
Android ad services 1
- Android ad services
com.android.adservices.api
Unknown services 1
- Unknown service
com.mirakulo.astrotv.service
System updaters (disable to prevent bloat from returning) 2
- OTA updater
com.droidlogic.updater - App installer service
com.droidlogic.appinstall
Stock launcher (disabled after CleanYourTV launcher is installed) 1
- Original Whale TV launcher
com.whaletv.launcher
What always stays on
- The Play Store and Google Play Services
- Keyboards, TV inputs, the remote and Bluetooth pairing
- Settings and setup apps
Good to know on this model
- The usual MENU and 1147 code does not open developer options on this model. Install the Activity Launcher app, open it, and go to Settings, then Developer options.
- The stock home screen is switched off only after a new one is installed.
How to do it
- Turn on developer options On the TV, open Settings › System › About and select the build number 7 times. Then turn on USB debugging, and Network debugging if you see it.
- Tap your TV in TidyTV Your phone finds the TV on the Wi-Fi. Tick "Always allow" and press Allow when the TV asks.
- Review, then tidy TidyTV saves a backup, shows these apps with switches, and turns off the ones you pick, checking each one.
Questions
How do I turn on debugging on a Sankey SMART2KTVSE?
The usual code does not work. Install the Activity Launcher app, open Settings then Developer options from it, and turn on USB debugging.
Will the updaters bring the bloat back?
The list also switches off the system updaters, so the bloat is less likely to come back.
Can I undo it?
Yes. Restore everything turns every app back on in one tap.
Source: the sankey-smart2ktvse list in cleanyourtv by Gathin (MIT), tested on this model. TidyTV re-checks every app against its own protected list before each change.