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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I solved this problem on my Xiaomi Mi Box S 4K by installing FLauncher, and setting it as the default launcher (on my own box as well as my parents').

LeanbackOnFire is another great option, but FLauncher has better customizability options, and that's what I prefer.

In this way, I haven't seen a single system UI ad on my Android TV box for years. For ad-free YouTube, I'm using SmartTube. So far, it's been amazing.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm visiting my parents this winter so it will be a good chance for me to look into trying something like this.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

That sounds like a plan. I'd search online for advice from other users beforehand, regarding which solutions/apps are confirmed to work well with the exact device, OS version etc.