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Developer Uses AI to Debloat Android TV for Unbelievable Performance

Senior AI engineer uses Claude Code to optimize an Android TV, restoring performance to new levels without root access.

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Mert Cobanov, a Senior AI Engineer at Refik Anadol Studio, used Claude Code to optimize his Android TV's performance. [1] Vodafone is launching a new TV streaming service and set-top box called Vodafone TV in October. [2] Cobanov asserts that the TV now runs smoother than it did when it was new, four years ago. [3] Cobanov connected to his TV via ADB and instructed Claude to deactivate unnecessary applications and shorten animation durations. [4] The optimization process was performed without requiring root access on the device. [5] Vodafone TV gives users access to Freely, a free streaming service with over 70 live channels and thousands of hours of on-demand content. [6] Vodafone TV includes subscriptions to Netflix Standard with ads and HBO Max Standard with ads. [7] Vodafone TV is positioned as a rival to Sky's Ultimate TV package due to similar subscription offerings. [8]
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  1. Mert Cobanov, a Senior AI Engineer at Refik Anadol Studio, used Claude Code to optimize his Android TV's performance. · Tom's Hardware
  2. Vodafone is launching a new TV streaming service and set-top box called Vodafone TV in October. · TechRadar
  3. Cobanov asserts that the TV now runs smoother than it did when it was new, four years ago. · Tom's Hardware
  4. Cobanov connected to his TV via ADB and instructed Claude to deactivate unnecessary applications and shorten animation durations. · Tom's Hardware
  5. The optimization process was performed without requiring root access on the device. · Tom's Hardware
  6. Vodafone TV gives users access to Freely, a free streaming service with over 70 live channels and thousands of hours of on-demand content. · TechRadar
  7. Vodafone TV includes subscriptions to Netflix Standard with ads and HBO Max Standard with ads. · TechRadar
  8. Vodafone TV is positioned as a rival to Sky's Ultimate TV package due to similar subscription offerings. · TechRadar
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