The weirdest thing about the Nvidia Shield Android TV is how it relegates the Netflix app to the same row as Nvidia’s own gaming services. Nvidia Shield Android TV: removing the “Shield Hub” row (Thanks to Android Box Reviews for the tip.) After this step, uninstall the apps through Settings > Apps or through the Google Play Store, and the icons should disappear. To remove these apps completely, you launch them first, as this takes you to the Google Play Store to complete the installation. Removing this row doesn’t get rid of the apps themselves, it simply moves them to the main app section so that everything’s in one place. Getting rid of Xiaomi’s bloatware first requires a settings tweak:
Xiaomi Mi Box: removing the “Mi Box Recommends” row
