Hello,
I am looking for a good launcher. The TV box is rooted. Is there any launcher that looks like the Amazon launcher or Mi Box launcher?
look for ATV launcher it's what I'm using on my H96 tv box. it work fine
Halauncher is my favourite TV Box launcher.
Looks good on tv, works well with remotes (even the crappy default remotes) and a fair few customization options.
Free on the Playstore as well
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Howdy.. Been building custom kodi apk's on various platforms and just picked up a nexus player.
Here is Kodi 14.2 (x86) apk modified to be the "leanback" launcher. This is a straight GIT pull.
Just sideload it and press your home key on the remote and android will ask if it should be the new home launcher.
Some tips.. You can access your android apps from kodi programs/android apps menu. You CANNOT however launch the stock "Home Launcher" from kodi. So be sure you have everything set as you like before replacing the stock launcher or sideload an additional launcher that you can launch from kodi to get back to things like settings.
http://www.datafilehost.com/d/d009cba5
Cool! thanks for sharing
Can you access the android settings app from Inside kodi?
ftarules said:
Can you access the android settings app from Inside kodi?
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Depends on your ROM. The stock rom has NO settings.apk and can only access settings from the home launcher. CM12.x and other roms have a seperate settings.apk which can be run from kodi.
XBMC Launcher does the same what's better about this one?
patt2k said:
XBMC Launcher does the same what's better about this one?
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This is not a workaround or second app this is actual Kodi compiled to be the leanback launcher.
mastafunk said:
This is not a workaround or second app this is actual Kodi compiled to be the leanback launcher.
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Hm can you post some screenshots? I already have my kodi on forge configured etc.. so I wouldn't want to do it all over again.
Thanks a lot. And also you could ARM version? I am still not 100% sure what you mean by compiled to be the leanback launcher that's why I'd love to see it lol
EDIT: ok backed up Kodi data it appears to be a launcher,same thing does XBMC Launcher for a second I thought you somehow integrated Kodi into the leanback launchers tiles on top lol.
patt2k said:
Hm can you post some screenshots? I already have my kodi on forge configured etc.. so I wouldn't want to do it all over again.
Thanks a lot. And also you could ARM version? I am still not 100% sure what you mean by compiled to be the leanback launcher that's why I'd love to see it lol
EDIT: ok backed up Kodi data it appears to be a launcher,same thing does XBMC Launcher for a second I thought you somehow integrated Kodi into the leanback launchers tiles on top lol.
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I think your missing the point. This is Kodi, compiled to be the launcher. What you are using is kodi + another app the launches it. Both do the same job, however if kodi is the launcher your box can boot and only load kodi without other things going on in the background to take up resources. For example... in your situation your box is booting and running the home launcher (which is getting reccomendations for its screen using network and cpu resources, you are also running xbmc launcher which runs kodi. Doing it with this apk allows your system to boot direct to kodi.
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I think your missing the point. This is Kodi, compiled to be the launcher. What you are using is kodi + another app the launches it. Both do the same job, however if kodi is the launcher your box can boot and only load kodi without other things going on in the background to take up resources. For example... in your situation your box is booting and running the home launcher (which is getting reccomendations for its screen using network and cpu resources, you are also running xbmc launcher which runs kodi. Doing it with this apk allows your system to boot direct to kodi.
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Yea I see what you mean by that when I had Fire TV w/ root that would be perfect as well. I actually use Hal Luancher so I can customize it a little more. I also use Kodi 15.0 on my razer forge nightly,you should also do the ARM version for other android tv devices many people would like that
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Yea I see what you mean by that when I had Fire TV w/ root that would be perfect as well. I actually use Hal Luancher so I can customize it a little more. I also use Kodi 15.0 on my razer forge nightly,you should also do the ARM version for other android tv devices many people would like that
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I do have the arm version in the firetv forum.
Any update version on this ?
thanks buddy, good work. I'd be all over this except the wife needs Hulu Netflix and HBO apps
cheers
Any expert please guider to change the default launcher in h96 pro plus..? I tried many launcher inclding microsoft, Nova launcher but error occurred and stop with zero result. i really change the background and set the live aquarium wallpaper etc.
umernaim said:
Any expert please guider to change the default launcher in h96 pro plus..? I tried many launcher inclding microsoft, Nova launcher but error occurred and stop with zero result. i really change the background and set the live aquarium wallpaper etc.
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Any Expert Please Helpppp..!
yes finally a launcher that works on the h96 pro plus!
ms launcher...doesn't have much like nova launcher but at least it works lol
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.launcher&hl=en
Or test
https://prodvb.blogspot.fr/2017/02/launcher-alternative.html
I'm using smart launcher 5 on my H96 max + without any problem.
H96 Max + Launcher or ROM
umernaim said:
Any Expert Please Helpppp..!
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You can try this here: [ROM]
[ you can download rom at freaktab because I can not post link unfortunately because I am new to XDA ]
Or I could send you the launcher from a H96 Max +
I reloaded with the most current of ROMs and had no problem with launchers. I use Nova Launcher just fine. I had to remove the Wireless Update program because of the malware and trojan it has inside of it. Rebooted to recovery. Wiped the system and cleared cache. Rebooted. Loaded Nova Launcher. From there everything else was downhill.
H96 max plus, can not install other launcher.
H96 max plus ,
Android 9.0
Security pach:- December 2018
Play Store : Mobile version.
Default luncher can not show android TV apps in app drawer.
And can not install other launcher from Play Store and outside.
Please help.
Thanks in advance
Try Google Now Launcher. Nothing else works
So, I was looking for a decent budget phone to act as a backup for my PXL 2XL. Was eying the red 6 GB, 128 GB for long and just got it yesterday.
Installed a P Launcher, and till now all looks good.
However, for the life of me, I am not able to turn on the google feed? I did go into the google app, and set "Yes" to the Show Feed option. But, nothing happens on the home screen.
What am I missing?
Which launcher are you using?
Try searching for rootless pixel launcher on XDA or ruthless launcher (non pixel)
You can use Lawnchair along with Lawnfeed from the Play Store. No root needed
Hi.
Tanix TX6s (Allwiner H616) Android 10 with root.
Default launcher: ALICE UX CAN'T CHANGE?
This device forces the use of the ALICE UX launcher (standard and proprietary).
I define another launcher (*) by default, but when the box is initialized, the ALICE UX launcher returns.
I cannot place any widget. The following message appears: it was not possible to add / restore this widget.
IMPORTANT: The two items of Tanix TX6s (Allwiner H616) Android 10, must be related to the way the OS was implemented to make ALICE UX persistent.
I thank you for your attention and kindly ask for tips to solve the situations presented above!
Good weekend.
(*) Example: Smart Launcher, Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher, etc...
because of the lack of touch you should only be trying android TV launchers.
I've seen videos of people using them as replacements.
try downloading something and then freezing the original if the new ATV launcher doesn't stay as default.
3mel said:
because of the lack of touch you should only be trying android TV launchers.
I've seen videos of people using them as replacements.
try downloading something and then freezing the original if the new ATV launcher doesn't stay as default.
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Tks @3mel
Your tip to freeze, it worked!
On the first attempt, I installed another launcher and uninstalled Alice UX. An error occurred and I had to update the firmware again with Phoenix Suite.
On the second attempt, I installed another launcher and, using the Disable Application 3.4.1 application (com.iamaner.oneclickfreeze) (Google Play Store), I frozen Alice UX. It worked, now the TX6s starts with the other launcher and remains on it.
Note 1: The limitations imposed by Android 10 on TX6s remain, therefore, additional features of the other launcher, such as: widgets, do not work.
Note 2: if you are going to change the initiator as mentioned above: do it at your own risk. Thank you so much!
@3mel
Now that I am able to use the launcher of my choice, I would like to:
1) use widgets,
2) view recent items to close,
3) view lower bar (navigation) and upper notifications bar.
Do you or your friends have any tips?
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@3mel
Now that I am able to use the launcher of my choice, I would like to:
1) use widgets,
2) view recent items to close,
3) view lower bar (navigation) and upper notifications bar.
Do you or your friends have any tips?
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from what I've read these are all rom related restrictions and not launcher related. widgets just don't work no matter the launcher and earlier boxes had custom roms made for them in order to get a recents and notification bar.
I'd love those last two myself.
@3mel
Thank you for your reply.
Maybe one day the solution will appear.
I would also like the last two.
There are things that not even Freud explains!
Good week!
Tanix TX6S - Please turn off the" Don't keep activities "option in developer options!
Tanix TX6S H616 Android 10:
widget of the apps.: DOES NOT work. When configuring - without success - a widget, the message (tosted) returns: “Please turn off the" Don't keep activities "option in developer options.”
I checked that in the developer options this option is OFF by default.
Android 10 implemented on Tanix TX6S does not allow the use of widgets.
Any tips?
Tks.
webipsum said:
Tanix TX6S H616 Android 10:
widget of the apps.: DOES NOT work. When configuring - without success - a widget, the message (tosted) returns: “Please turn off the" Don't keep activities "option in developer options.”
I checked that in the developer options this option is OFF by default.
Android 10 implemented on Tanix TX6S does not allow the use of widgets.
Any tips?
Tks.
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I'm not 100% certain but other launchers maybe might allow widgets. I get the feeling you've tried this already in which case you know better than me.
if you haven't tried this yet, FREEZE the current launcher, don't uninstall it. and try something like NOVA.
@3mel.
For some time now, I froze Alice UX and use the SQUARE Home Launcher. The SQUARE Home launcher, in my opinion, is the best launcher for Android TV Box (AOSP).
I believe that the blocking of the widget and other functions is ANDROID 10 implemented in TX6S (and clones).
Other Launchers:
SMART Launcher. I managed to place the widgets, but it is not possible to configure the widgets (frozen).
NOVA Launcher: Not possible.
APEX Launcher: Not possible.
I think I already asked you this:
1) You have a TX6S, correct?
1) Do you use Amazon Prime Video?
Tks.
@webipsum, no I have a Yagala T95. it has the same SoC (Allwinner H616).
I don't use Amazon but I've seen other users of my box say Amazon and Netflix does not work for them.