If your goal is to run Kodi, play pirated content, use a custom launcher, or emulate games, The TV is just a display. Jailbreak a device connected to it.

With root access, the "better" version of his TV started to take shape:

Most likely not. Vizio aggressively patches the 1984 code. However, check online forums for your specific model number – sometimes a new code emerges (e.g., 2-5-8-0 or 0-0-0-0 ).

SmartCast does not let you uninstall native apps, but you can sometimes disable them to free up resources and remove clutter.