Yeah, I suspect Google pushes changes to the backend OS that keep breaking it on purpose, but at least we’ve got it to stick on our two TVs with a lot of effort and setting changes. Least worst option considering how pricy mini-PCs are, unfortunately.

The best cheap solution is a Google TV with Projectivy launcher to bypass the adware.

The best fully non-adware solution as others said seems to be a mini-pc running Linux or other cleaner environment you set up.

Looks like Musk finally learned Trump’s tactic of accusing someone else of what he’s doing to poison appropriate blame.