Remove or add the featured apps section on your Android TV

Remove the Featured Apps Section

1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
2. On the HOME menu, select Settings. .
3. Under the TV category, select Apps.
4. Under the Apps category, select System apps.
5. Under the System apps, look for SonyShelf.

   

6. Select Notifications.
7. Set it to Off.
8. Power reset or restart the TV

   Power Reset

   Note: Skip this step if your TV power cord is inaccessible.
   • Unplug the TV power cord from the wall outlet, wait two minutes, then plug the power cord back in.

   Restart

   Select the method depending on your TV.

   • Restart the TV with the supplied remote control:
     • Press and hold the POWER button until Power off appears on the screen
     • Press and hold the POWER button until a menu appears → select Restart
   • Restart the using the menu. On the remote:
     • Press (Quick Settings) → Settings → System → Restart → Restart
     • Press HOME → Settings → About → Restart → Restart
     • Press HOME → Settings → Device Preferences → About → Restart → Restart
   Note: When restarting with the remote or menu, the TV will automatically power off and back on after a short time.

Add the Featured Apps Section

1. On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
2. On the HOME menu, select Settings.
3. Under the TV category, select Apps.
4. Under the Apps category, select System apps.
5. Under the System apps, look for SonyShelf.
6. Select Notifications.
7. Set it to On.
8. Power reset or restart the TV as per step 8 above.