Displays / Device software
Gathin T. replaced the stock launcher with a custom Apple-TV-like home screen and disabled 25 unwanted packages.
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A replacement launcher changes the TV’s own home screen and app behavior.
Reported creator quote: 'Gave Claude Code the model number, it found the TV on wifi, removed 25 Xiaomi packages and wrote a new launcher.'
Exact Xiaomi model undisclosed. Network debugging and disabling packages can expose or break the TV.
Reported creator showcase with embedded demonstration
Hardware used
A replacement launcher changes the TV’s own home screen and app behavior.
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Parts for one build. Reuse equipment you already own. Quantities are planning quantities unless the creator explicitly specifies a count; kit contents are not additional purchases.
Quantities are for one build. Unless marked source-specified, they are planning quantities; confirm kit contents and the chosen configuration before ordering.
Show the customized TV interface.
Creator does not disclose a model; no exact purchase is recommended.
Creator source. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.
No exact purchase link verified; confirm the model and requirements above before ordering.
Build, configure or flash the software.
Prepare and deploy the interface.
Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.
Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.
Configure and operate the existing TV.
Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.
Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.
Deploy custom software.
Android debugging is described for the Android TV projects; do not assume it applies to the revenue screensaver TV.
Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.
Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.
Source reviewed, not assembled or hands-on tested. A working product page does not confirm stock, firmware compatibility or a complete build.
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