Instead, look for a used (overkill) or the Logitech G Cloud (pricey). The real gem for modders right now is the Thunderbird Pocket TV 4K – it has a 5-inch 1080p screen and a broken stock launcher that begs to be replaced. The Verdict Modding a Pocket TV isn't about saving money. It is about rebellion against planned obsolescence.
Whether you are talking about hacking a low-cost Chinese projector or jailbreaking a (a popular Android 12 dongle with a screen), modding these devices turns them from toys into tools.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.tvlauncher
For $80 and an afternoon of tinkering, you can build a device that streams 4K, plays Super Mario 64 , runs Kodi , and fits in your jacket pocket. That is the dream of portable computing that sci-fi promised us in the 80s.
Go to Settings > About > Tap "Build Number" 7 times.
Open a command prompt on your PC: adb install launcher.apk
If you grew up watching grainy TV on a Sony Watchman or playing Game Boy in the back of a minivan, the idea of a "Pocket TV" feels like science fiction. Today, devices like the Pocket TV (or similar ultra-portable Android projectors/sticks) promise the world: Netflix in your palm.