Remove almost everything from an Android TV box (keeping only what's needed)?

[joq3]

Hi,

I have no use at all for any Google functions or apps (like Play Store, Calendar, Contacts etc.) on my Android TV box which is a A95X Plus (S905Y2).
I tried disabling all the Google-related apps and that worked fine. But then I went to delete them from the system with Root file browser and that created a broken TV box.

How do I safely remove all the Google related apps and all unecessary apps?
For example, I am not able to find where the Play Store is installed to?

Thank you!

[neomode]

You have to do this in the Firmware direct on the PC.
After that you have to reflash the Firmware.
?NeoMode

[joq3]

You have to do this in the Firmware direct on the PC.
After that you have to reflash the Firmware.
?NeoMode

Yes, that's the plan, but to test it out I started with removing them with Root file browser. Do you know which apps are safe to remove?
And where is the Play Store located? Is it included in another apk?

[gefattern]

Hi , look for a Phonesky App , name often used , good luck

[LauraKenn]

You have to do this in the Firmware direct on the PC.
After that you have to reflash the Firmware.
?NeoMode

+1

[neomode]

You can use root explorer and remove apps.
I make you a list what to remove

[gefattern]

You can use root explorer and remove apps.
I make you a list what to remove

Hi ,

you right , i do it the same , works with both , AML , RK , but after this always wipe Cache & Dalvik , not sure if needed , but not bad , always worked for me ,

greetings / gefattern

[joq3]

You can use root explorer and remove apps.
I make you a list what to remove

That would be amazing! I am trying over and over right now and always end up breaking something!
thanks!