Open-source TV tools

dumbtv: Fire TV Cleanup & Launcher Guide

dumbtv combines Fire TV cleanup scripts with its own Home app. The full workflow needs a computer and ADB. The TV launcher APK alone does not perform the cleanup. Check your exact Fire OS build and restore instructions first.

Fire TV cleanup

Release
launcher-v1.2

License · MIT

dumbtv
Documentation screenshot; not a test on your TV.

What to check

Review the DNS-filter and update settings before using the scripts. Fire OS restrictions vary by build; keep the upstream recovery route available.

Before changing your TV

Check the exact model and system, review the change list, and keep the backup for that device. Downloading a file does not connect to or modify your TV.

Project & documentation

Upstream GitHub ↗

Frequently asked questions

Does this change the Home screen or manage packages?+

dumbtv includes both, but the Home APK and computer scripts are separate parts of the workflow.

Will downloading a file change my TV?+

No. Downloads on this site only retrieve files or open the source provider. Installation and changes happen later on your own devices, after the connection and authorization steps.

What should I check first?+

Check the exact model and system, review the change list, and keep the backup for that device. Downloading a file does not connect to or modify your TV.