BEST Launcher I have tried - Fire TV - Fire TV Themes and Apps

Hi Guys,
I was using TV launcher 2.08 as a replacement launcher, but today i have came across this launcher and I was impressed
It is called Shafa Launcher it is originally built for the MI box, but it works smoothly on the fireTV
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It has multiple themes i loved the IOS8 theme the best
It is a Chinese but it supports English Language by default
The Original Site is here
http://www.shafa.com/launcher
The translated site from Google
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shafa.com%2Flauncher&sandbox=1
Download the APK and Slide load it using your favorite tool ( personally I love Amazon FireTV Utility App v0.40
I have added some screenshot from my FireTV box
If you need any help please let me know
remember to disable your old launcher or uninstall it if you like this Shafe so it become the default launcher

You can own icons on home screen? I will try it tomorrow. Thanks
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This launcher looks pretty cool. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the thing to install. Every time I try I get an insufficient space message, even though I have more than two gigs available. I'm thinking it has to be the app because I was able to download My Backup Pro which is close in size to this app. Anyone have any ideas?
Edit: Never mind, I got it installed. For some reason, it didn't like the fact I had set Link2SD to install to my ext partition, which is weird because there was even more space on it than the internal storage. I think it's because there's still a little hiccup in the Link2SD app where it's telling me it can't find the ext4 part but clearly shows it in Storage Info. I uninstalled the launcher because it doesn't look like there's a way to switch the language to English or select a different location other than China.

I played with this launcher. It doesn't fit my needs, but it seemed to work fairly well. Good find.

will4958: the English language changing is Strait forward if you want i can upload some snapshots for you on how to do it
for the Weather you are correct they only support Chinese locations ( but in the IOS 8 theme i am using there is no Widget for the weather and also the Chinese pictures for the liveTV and VOD are not there so it did not bother me )
I have attached a version that has the default English here
View attachment Shafa_EN.apk
after you install this it will auto update to the latest version but it will keep the English default
xm41907: sorry to hear it did not fit your needs but I found the interface is so smooth for me and much better from the old Launcher i was using
specially it is usable with only the FireTv remote does not need external Mouse to modify or update the settings that is why i loved it

diaahussein said:
xm41907: sorry to hear it did not fit your needs but I found the interface is so smooth for me and much better from the old Launcher i was using
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No worries. I like my NOVA interface. It works well for my needs. I could see this being used by many people though. I've seen several launchers along these lines which look fairly nice. I think more will surface as android tv devices become more common.

I'll definetly try it. Thanks!

Thanks, I think I'll try it later.

Do I have to root my Fire Tv in order to get this launcher to work, or will I still be able to use this?

usaljones said:
Do I have to root my Fire Tv in order to get this launcher to work, or will I still be able to use this?
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You can use it without rooting.

How do I get the launcher to look like the pic in the OP ??
Mine is the default guy and girl image.. I can choose color in themes but cant see where to make the choice for themes as per your screen grab ??

Anyone try a new launcher that is on the Amazon App Store called Prime Launcher For Fire TV? I purchased the app because it's supposed to be for the Fire TV but it doesn't seem to load completely. My Fire TV is rooted so I don't know if that makes a difference. Also the app seems to also be called Super Launcher. looks like it could be a great launcher replacement for the Fire TV if I could get it to work properly. Wish I could give someone else the apk to see if maybe someone else can get it installed and setup properly.

dk1keith said:
Anyone try a new launcher that is on the Amazon App Store called Prime Launcher For Fire TV? I purchased the app because it's supposed to be for the Fire TV but it doesn't seem to load completely. My Fire TV is rooted so I don't know if that makes a difference. Also the app seems to also be called Super Launcher. looks like it could be a great launcher replacement for the Fire TV if I could get it to work properly. Wish I could give someone else the apk to see if maybe someone else can get it installed and setup properly.
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It looks like a poorly written app that slipped through Amazon's vetting process. I would contact Amazon and request a refund as it is misadvertised as working for the FTV.

diaahussein said:
Hi Guys,
I was using TV launcher 2.08 as a replacement launcher, but today i have came across this launcher and I was impressed
It is called Shafa Launcher it is originally built for the MI box, but it works smoothly on the fireTV
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It has multiple themes i loved the IOS8 theme the best
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It is a Chinese but it supports English Language by default
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The Original Site is here
http://www.shafa.com/launcher
The translated site from Google
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shafa.com%2Flauncher&sandbox=1
Download the APK and Slide load it using your favorite tool ( personally I love Amazon FireTV Utility App v0.40
I have added some screenshot from my FireTV box
If you need any help please let me know
remember to disable your old launcher or uninstall it if you like this Shafe so it become the default launcher
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I tried this launcher and it really is very good. When they finally get the full english version, more weather choices, and the correct times i.e. Eastern Standard Time this may be the best launcher for the fire tv. It works with the fire tv remote and doesn't really need a mouse to navigate. It has some pretty cool features as well like clearing the cache, and access to the smb drives on your network. Could be a little more customizable as far as moving icons around but that is really minor. Hope they continue to update it. It could be a great launcher for the Fire TV.

There's a launcher called square launcher that looks excellent and it works fine with the ftv remote. There are two versions one for phone and tablet. The tablet one is the one i'm speaking off, the pro version costs $4US but it's definitely worth it imo. That launcher coupled with wallpapers looks like heaven.

Can you share the link to that launcher we can try for tablet please (Square launcher you mentioned)
Thanks

jamboss said:
There's a launcher called square launcher that looks excellent and it works fine with the ftv remote. There are two versions one for phone and tablet. The tablet one is the one i'm speaking off, the pro version costs $4US but it's definitely worth it imo. That launcher coupled with wallpapers looks like heaven.
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This ??
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.matteoolivieri.squarelauncher&hl=en
Or do you actually mean SquareHome ??
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.squarehome&hl=en

i like but i cant update
diaahussein said:
Hi Guys,
I was using TV launcher 2.08 as a replacement launcher, but today i have came across this launcher and I was impressed
It is called Shafa Launcher it is originally built for the MI box, but it works smoothly on the fireTV
View attachment 3189526
It has multiple themes i loved the IOS8 theme the best
View attachment 3189527
View attachment 3189528
It is a Chinese but it supports English Language by default
View attachment 3189529
The Original Site is here
http://www.shafa.com/launcher
The translated site from Google
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shafa.com%2Flauncher&sandbox=1
Download the APK and Slide load it using your favorite tool ( personally I love Amazon FireTV Utility App v0.40
I have added some screenshot from my FireTV box
If you need any help please let me know
remember to disable your old launcher or uninstall it if you like this Shafe so it become the default launcher
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Hello I love the set up nice and easy for my darling wife ..lol but I cant update is it because rbox it tells me install blocked for security your phone to block installation..i do have root how do I find settings for unknown sources

Phat Phreddy said:
How do I get the launcher to look like the pic in the OP ??
Mine is the default guy and girl image.. I can choose color in themes but cant see where to make the choice for themes as per your screen grab ??
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use options themes from the very top of the main screen by clicking up on with the fire remote until it is visible
or from the settings menu

sont77 said:
Hello I love the set up nice and easy for my darling wife ..lol but I cant update is it because rbox it tells me install blocked for security your phone to block installation..i do have root how do I find settings for unknown sources
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did you try pushing it with AFT
Amazon FireTV Utility App v0.40

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HD Widgets Works

I don't know how, but HD Widgets works just fine on my Fire TV. I've attached a screenshot (this is Nova Launcher). Too bad I can't do wallpaper as well.
I hate how Amazon had the nerve to remove widget support for all other launchers.
Nice find with the HD widgets thing!
Do I understand you correctly that you're using Nova Launcher and HD Widgets on a Fire TV box?
I use both on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Think they'd work on the stick?
I can confirm Nova Prime and HD Widgets work on my rooted AFTV with Rbox's mods. Was using Fired TV until I read these posts. No comparison. Now have an App Drawer, a Dock if I want it, and the ability to Drag icons around. Can't change wallpaper. Icons are resizable, can be dragged mid-grid and number Rows and Columns is adjustable. Icons and Labels can be edited. Haven't got around to trying Gestures and other features like Folders.
schneid said:
I can confirm Nova Prime and HD Widgets work on my rooted AFTV with Rbox's mods. Was using Fired TV until I read these posts. No comparison. Now have an App Drawer, a Dock if I want it, and the ability to Drag icons around. Can't change wallpaper. Icons are resizable, can be dragged mid-grid and number Rows and Columns is adjustable. Icons and Labels can be edited. Haven't got around to trying Gestures and other features like Folders.
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Does the Fire TV box have to be rooted to run Nova and HD Widgets?
Jacksmyname said:
Does the Fire TV box have to be rooted to run Nova and HD Widgets?
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Does not look like it but you do need this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
Exposed is required too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed
I've been rooted since day one so i really don't know. Try installing Exposed. If it loads then see if you can install and select the Rbox mods.
schneid said:
Does not look like it but you do need this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
Exposed is required too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed
I've been rooted since day one so i really don't know. Try installing Exposed. If it loads then see if you can install and select the Rbox mods.
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Thanks.
schneid said:
Does not look like it but you do need this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618
Exposed is required too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed
I've been rooted since day one so i really don't know. Try installing Exposed. If it loads then see if you can install and select the Rbox mods.
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Exposed and rbox's module require root.
collindv said:
Exposed and rbox's module require root.
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I guess answers it. Glad I rooted when you could.
I am using Square Home Launcher Tablet version but the proper way for nova to work is to move around the app drawer icon etc.. with a mouse and add your shorcuts.
Then simply use remote because icons will be close to each other.
Correct?
patt2k said:
I am using Square Home Launcher Tablet version but the proper way for nova to work is to move around the app drawer icon etc.. with a mouse and add your shorcuts.
Then simply use remote because icons will be close to each other.
Correct?
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This is the launcher I installed but haven't messed with on a couple of unRooted FireTV Stick's... Thanks for the heads up Patt2k.... Plan to install it on my Rooted FireTV's but was wondering how much can be done on a unRooted FireTV Stick. I gave the FireTV sticks as gifts so I won't get to play with them to often... But would like know if they have any limitations... I think LLama or MacroDroid can be use to make it launch seconds after the AFTV starts...
Have you tried to change the backgrounds & add widgets to the Square Home Launcher ?? Got any more picks of your latest setup ? I think either one, if not all launchers will need a mouse for moving stuff around since they are made for touch devices... Unless they are specifically made for the FireTV.
Has anybody tried HD Widgets on an unRooted FireTV or FireTV Stick ??
Y314K said:
This is the launcher I installed but haven't messed with on a couple of unRooted FireTV Stick's... Thanks for the heads up Patt2k.... Plan to install it on my Rooted FireTV's but was wondering how much can be done on a unRooted FireTV Stick. I gave the FireTV sticks as gifts so I won't get to play with them to often... But would like know if they have any limitations... I think LLama or MacroDroid can be use to make it launch seconds after the AFTV starts...
Have you tried to change the backgrounds & add widgets to the Square Home Launcher ?? Got any more picks of your latest setup ? I think either one, if not all launchers will need a mouse for moving stuff around since they are made for touch devices... Unless they are specifically made for the FireTV.
Has anybody tried HD Widgets on an unRooted FireTV or FireTV Stick ??
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Cool.. Seem to be same as before.. A lot of the icons seem to be huge.. But I guess One can resize them to well with a mouse. And organize things... Have you tried to mess with the wallpaper yet ??
patt2k said:
I am using Square Home Launcher Tablet version but the proper way for nova to work is to move around the app drawer icon etc.. with a mouse and add your shorcuts.
Then simply use remote because icons will be close to each other.
Correct?
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Yes.
Personally, I'm using a Logitech keyboard and mouse through a Unifiying dongle, which lets me attach both without using a hub: the dongle came with the mouse, and then I paired the keyboard with the dongle using my PC, because moving the dongle to the Fire TV. I've also found, interestingly, that this keyboard works with CWM Recovery and the bootloader menu.
To answer another question: any launcher will work without root, but it won't launch on boot, or come up when you hit the "Home" key, which means Fired TV is probably still your best bet if you lack root.
Y314K said:
Cool.. Seem to be same as before.. A lot of the icons seem to be huge.. But I guess One can resize them to well with a mouse. And organize things... Have you tried to mess with the wallpaper yet ??
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Its custom you can use any wallpaper i thought you tried the launcher already. And yepp you can resize icons (using mouse/change opacity/change icon backgrounds everything...
MTKnife said:
Yes.
Personally, I'm using a Logitech keyboard and mouse through a Unifiying dongle, which lets me attach both without using a hub: the dongle came with the mouse, and then I paired the keyboard with the dongle using my PC, because moving the dongle to the Fire TV. I've also found, interestingly, that this keyboard works with CWM Recovery and the bootloader menu.
To answer another question: any launcher will work without root, but it won't launch on boot, or come up when you hit the "Home" key, which means Fired TV is probably still your best bet if you lack root.
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Yes I know but I was just making sure because Nova Launcher basically with remote had no functionality.. that's why I am using Square Home Launcher you might wanna check it out. After you customize your icons it's perfect.
patt2k said:
Yes I know but I was just making sure because Nova Launcher basically with remote had no functionality.. that's why I am using Square Home Launcher you might wanna check it out. After you customize your icons it's perfect.
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In my case I literally had an extra mouse (mice, actually) and keyboard lying around, and so attaching them to the Fire TV didn't involve any trouble or expense. However, I think anyone who would like the ability to use apps designed for a touchscreen is going to want to have a mouse available on occasion--and it's not like you need it for launching apps once you have Nova set up. Therefore, I don't see any advantage to a launcher that can be set up solely with the remote.
MTKnife said:
Yes.
Personally, I'm using a Logitech keyboard and mouse through a Unifiying dongle, which lets me attach both without using a hub: the dongle came with the mouse, and then I paired the keyboard with the dongle using my PC, because moving the dongle to the Fire TV. I've also found, interestingly, that this keyboard works with CWM Recovery and the bootloader menu.
To answer another question: any launcher will work without root, but it won't launch on boot, or come up when you hit the "Home" key, which means Fired TV is probably still your best bet if you lack root.
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All my FireTV's are Rooted but I did gift some FireTV Sticks & would like to get those going with a launcher too.. Maybe LLama &/or MacroDroid might provide some answers... I am all set on the USB Keyboard/Mouse front.. Was able to pickup 5 Logitech K400's last month for $10 each... Also got some Nyko PlayPad Pro's for the FireTV Sticks which seem to work well as a mouse on them...
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Its custom you can use any wallpaper i thought you tried the launcher already. And yepp you can resize icons (using mouse/change opacity/change icon backgrounds everything...
Yes I know but I was just making sure because Nova Launcher basically with remote had no functionality.. that's why I am using Square Home Launcher you might wanna check it out. After you customize your icons it's perfect.
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Good to know that wallpapers work fine on the it.. I installed the launcher on some FireTV Sticks for some friends but did not mess with the setup yet....
MTKnife said:
In my case I literally had an extra mouse (mice, actually) and keyboard lying around, and so attaching them to the Fire TV didn't involve any trouble or expense. However, I think anyone who would like the ability to use apps designed for a touchscreen is going to want to have a mouse available on occasion--and it's not like you need it for launching apps once you have Nova set up. Therefore, I don't see any advantage to a launcher that can be set up solely with the remote.
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Yeah.. Would love to see one of this full Android Launcher's provide full FTV compatibility... AKA no keyboard or mouse require...
Y314K said:
All my FireTV's are Rooted but I did gift some FireTV Sticks & would like to get those going with a launcher too.. Maybe LLama &/or MacroDroid might provide some answers... I am all set on the USB Keyboard/Mouse front.. Was able to pickup 5 Logitech K400's last month for $10 each... Also got some Nyko PlayPad Pro's for the FireTV Sticks which seem to work well as a mouse on them...
Good to know that wallpapers work fine on the it.. I installed the launcher on some FireTV Sticks for some friends but did not mess with the setup yet....
Yeah.. Would love to see one of this full Android Launcher's provide full FTV compatibility... AKA no keyboard or mouse require...
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I am using Squarehome Launcher on my non rooted fire tv and it works well except the preferences won't open. Anyone know why this is. I can even change the wallpaper on it but when I select options or preferences it just closes back to the launcher home screen. Works great on my rooted fire tv.

Questions for Fire phone users

Hello,
I'm thinking of purchasing a Fire phone and have a few questions.
1. What's it like having no back & recent apps button?
2. Have you managed to install any launcher that makes it look like what Android normally looks like with working widgets and kitkat/lollipop notification bar?
3. Anyone tried Nova Launcher?
4. I read you can sideload google play without root, does that work properly?
I currently have a Moto G, I like it but at times I wish it was more responsive.
I don't take many pics but when I do I often wish they were a little clearer.
I'm looking for a phone that isn't too expensive and isn't too big (most phones seem to be getting huge).
Thanks
I wouldn't. For the price, any phone with android would be better.
Find one that you can unlock the bootloader and your in business.
IMHO.
I am happy with it and the specs are great... not any android is better. Just need to get used to ir... back button is not necesary as you swipe from the bottom of the screen up and the job is done. And the price is really good... i paid 99 pounds...
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Sergiales said:
I am happy with it and the specs are great... not any android is better. Just need to get used to ir... back button is not necesary as you swipe from the bottom of the screen up and the job is done. And the price is really good... i paid 99 pounds...
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Have you tried any launchers to make it look more like normal Android?
It's a good looking, very fast smartphone that is hamstrung by the OS. Amazon will not unlock the bootloader and let folks root it. If these things don't bother you, and you're willing to try something new, then for $99 it is an incredible deal. Although the same great specs in a true android phone would be better at this price, such a thing doesn't exist: the specs to price ratio is tremendous.
Finally, although I use it as a second phone, I have grown to like some of the apps I'm stuck with. For example, I like the phone's email app as much as the gmail app. The feature's on the phone's email app work better for me across various email accounts.
G-STAR01 said:
Hello,
I'm thinking of purchasing a Fire phone and have a few questions.
1. What's it like having no back & recent apps button?
2. Have you managed to install any launcher that makes it look like what Android normally looks like with working widgets and kitkat/lollipop notification bar?
3. Anyone tried Nova Launcher?
4. I read you can sideload google play without root, does that work properly?
I currently have a Moto G, I like it but at times I wish it was more responsive.
I don't take many pics but when I do I often wish they were a little clearer.
I'm looking for a phone that isn't too expensive and isn't too big (most phones seem to be getting huge).
Thanks
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I have had the unrooted unlocked 3.6.8 version for a few months now. I had no issues side loading any of the Google products to the phone. I did have install older android 4.2 versions of the 4 files and that worked on the AT&T version. Google Maps have the double texted which is annoying but i have been using either the chrome version or Here app for navigation. Weird thing i could be wrong but my Zillow app has a map feature that does not have that issue. Not sure if it using GMaps but I thought it did. Someone smarter than me might want to see what the Zillow app does differently. My home screen is the Google Launcher with Zooper Widgets. IT runs and fells like a normal android device. Not having a back but does cause issues with some apps that have their own back button. If you press the home button once it takes you to the main screen you set in the launcher just like normal Android devices. If you double tap the home button it opens the FireOS recent app/app killer menu which I like MUCH better then the Lolliop way. The camera is great it takes wonderfulphotos much better then my Nexus 4.
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Here is an image of my home screen.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3THqMxSQFNHenhHR2plLVlPeDQ/view?usp=sharing
For me this phone was a no brainer at the price
I have installed a back button apk, which works well
I have also installed lightning launcher, i wasnt after the pure android look, but i never went back to the main screen always stayed in the app drawer, so thought why not
Nova didnt work, the wallpapers didnt.
G-STAR01 said:
Hello,
I'm thinking of purchasing a Fire phone and have a few questions.
1. What's it like having no back & recent apps button?
2. Have you managed to install any launcher that makes it look like what Android normally looks like with working widgets and kitkat/lollipop notification bar?
3. Anyone tried Nova Launcher?
4. I read you can sideload google play without root, does that work properly?
I currently have a Moto G, I like it but at times I wish it was more responsive.
I don't take many pics but when I do I often wish they were a little clearer.
I'm looking for a phone that isn't too expensive and isn't too big (most phones seem to be getting huge).
Thanks
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1. Actually, you can wipe from bottom to up to perform a BACK operation.
2. I tried google now launcher. No widget and no wallpaper.
3. Not yet..
4. Google play actually works for most of the apps. I'm trying to figure out how to back up photo to google photos, as google+ can't be installed.
I think fire phone has a great camera. And if you're a heavy amazon prime user , I mean things like instant video and prime music, maybe getting one is pretty good.
RRRRico said:
1. Actually, you can wipe from bottom to up to perform a BACK operation.
2. I tried google now launcher. No widget and no wallpaper.
3. Not yet..
4. Google play actually works for most of the apps. I'm trying to figure out how to back up photo to google photos, as google+ can't be installed.
I think fire phone has a great camera. And if you're a heavy amazon prime user , I mean things like instant video and prime music, maybe getting one is pretty good.
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this is the google plus you need. hope i'm sharing it right.... http://1drv.ms/19usj1W
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I dont regret getting it. My prime was up soon so at a hundred bucks i say its an awesome phone. I did use google now launcher for a couple weeks but then decided to give the amazon launcher a try and i'm still using it two months later. The swipe up to go back isnt perfect but you do get used to it. I have a pretty thick case on my phone so the only time i have a hard time is in landscape cuz my finger hits the case. For notifications I use heads-up and it works really well. You really just need it for for apps you load through google play. If you use facebook messenger you can use the bubble thing. I dont use it but i have. You just have to mess with the messenger app settings. As far as sideloading... what do you want to sideload? I gave the link of google plus that works so that fixes that... hangouts notifications is fixed by heads up cuz the regular notifications disappear in one sec. Maps doesnt work cuz of the text but nokia here works really well and i've come to really enjoy it and dont miss maps at all. Other than that everything I loaded through google play works very well... clash of clans, pebble watch app. youtube, drive,google play music, keep, gmail. The only app I havent had the opportunity to use is wallet but i did install it and it loads fine. Just not sure if the nfc side of it works. If anybody has info on that it would be appreciated.
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Oh and the firefly app is awesome plus the amazon prime music app has gotten really really good. Maybe theres room for improvement but I love it now. You dont have to add each song to your library to listen. You can just search and play and there's a lot of music included and new stuff is added all the time.
Which widgets are you referring to that don't work with the Google launcher? My Zooper, Hangouts, CNN, and Google Music widgets work for me.
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Buzz launcher is awesome, nova worked but no wallpaper or widgets, I tried like 30 launchers but because we're stuck on 4.2 we can't do much for now.
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Different Launchers

Hey, where can i get JY Launcher, as separate app? I currently have KLD and i wont reinstall firmware to change the Launcher.
A Launcher Collection would be nice. I'm interested in the JY Launcher, too.
In general I like the Smart Launcher and the Total Launcher.
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I sincerely recommend Nova launcher. Fast boot (same as JY, at least on my unit), way more customisible than JY, all in all, much better deal...
Apex for me... Working well
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Apex for me... Working well
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Tried both, "pro" versions... same functionality, but I found Nova boots some 5-10 seconds faster than Apex.
Hey Folks. The absolute best Launcher at the Moment is for me the Automate Launcher. Its really new. in Playstore since 12-28-15. It easy, beautiful and safe to use in Car. I really like it a lot, you should give it a shot.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...-out-of-beta-and-available-in-the-play-store/
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Hey Folks. The absolute best Launcher at the Moment is for me the Automate Launcher. Its really new. in Playstore since 12-28-15. It easy, beautiful and safe to use in Car. I really like it a lot, you should give it a shot.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...-out-of-beta-and-available-in-the-play-store/
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i did try this app (free) and not the launcher (3,5 euro) but i dont know if it makes any difference. The voice commands are not working properly on my device (also without this app), the navigation didn't work well either, when i enter the name of my village i can't navigate to it, there no option to select the city you enter in the searchfield (and the voice command does not work like i mentioned).
The only thin what was working was spotify. But i i think this is the best app / launcher to use in the future. It looks good, and when the voice search is working right this is the app you want.
Witch device are you using and what is working properly and what not in your automate app?
AutoMate has great potential. It has been written with phones/tablets in mind rather than MTCB HU's and so a number of things don't work for my Joying unit (eg. calls, SWC), but the maps and music player UI's are superb while driving. One to buy/watch and keep encouraging the developer to add support for MTCB.
i have a JY Rk3188 1024x600 Head Unit with a 3G USB Stick
working for me:
-swc in Background
- search an Address and it starts nokia here and has automaticly the Adress, you only have to choose car (instead of walking or Transit)
- the map thats just shows the area when you are driving
- spotify
- gmail with adresses
- events
- voice commands (i choose google in the settings), like how is the weather etc...
Other Functions i have to check.
its far the best launcher for me. Its much safer while driving.
jbleasdale said:
AutoMate has great potential. It has been written with phones/tablets in mind rather than MTCB HU's and so a number of things don't work for my Joying unit (eg. calls, SWC), but the maps and music player UI's are superb while driving. One to buy/watch and keep encouraging the developer to add support for MTCB.
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Fully agree. The developer is very responsive and has confirmed he is working on launcher functionality. I have bought the premium version to help with development and hopefully see it evolve beyond an Android Auto clone.
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Using Apex with themes..
So far happy with how it feels while flipping it as I drive..
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I've had Nova running on mine for a while but swapped back to stock to see if there were any performance differences. From my non-scientific evaluation, uninstalling Nova and leaving the stock launcher seemed to make the head unit faster in general - especially when switching between apps. My thoughts are that the small amount of RAM these head units have causes keeping two launchers loaded takes its toll. This is assuming that the stock launcher is always running, which I think it is. What do you guys think?
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i did try this app (free) and not the launcher (3,5 euro) but i dont know if it makes any difference. The voice commands are not working properly on my device (also without this app), the navigation didn't work well either, when i enter the name of my village i can't navigate to it, there no option to select the city you enter in the searchfield (and the voice command does not work like i mentioned).
The only thin what was working was spotify. But i i think this is the best app / launcher to use in the future. It looks good, and when the voice search is working right this is the app you want.
Witch device are you using and what is working properly and what not in your automate app?
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I fixed the voice search problem by installing the velvet.apk mentioned in the "oke google" topic. Navigation is also working oke now!
Hope there is a solution for the calling issue. I'm going to try tablet talk that should be a solution
Does anyone else just use CarHomeUltra? I have it setup to launch at startup and take over the home button (soft not hard button on front of unit) and it integrates well with google music (which I use), I can display all the relevant info for driving and it has awesome shortcut functionality for anything you can think of. I even a have shortcut button to open my garage door which is done through a raspberry pi garage door opener which communicates with my veralite home automation server. This is important because I find that the wifi from my car interferes with the normal garage door opener button but this setup does its magic over the internet which controls a physical switch.
Anyways, I have tried a number different launchers so far, I cannot stand the stock ones that come with these head units, I prefer the customization of CarHomeUltra and how it simply displays the stuff that you would want to see while driving.
Now that's a connected system!!!! Nicely done.. Grab some screen shots and upload them if you.. Be interested to see your layout
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Here are a couple pics is a pic I snapped this morning, sorry for the quality but you get the idea.
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Now that's a connected system!!!! Nicely done.. Grab some screen shots and upload them if you.. Be interested to see your layout
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Does anyone else just use CarHomeUltra? I have it setup to launch at startup and take over the home button (soft not hard button on front of unit) and it integrates well with google music (which I use), I can display all the relevant info for driving and it has awesome shortcut functionality for anything you can think of. I even a have shortcut button to open my garage door which is done through a raspberry pi garage door opener which communicates with my veralite home automation server. This is important because I find that the wifi from my car interferes with the normal garage door opener button but this setup does its magic over the internet which controls a physical switch.
Anyways, I have tried a number different launchers so far, I cannot stand the stock ones that come with these head units, I prefer the customization of CarHomeUltra and how it simply displays the stuff that you would want to see while driving.
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I'm running Action Launcher with no issues, but really dig this setup better for the head unit. Can't wait to give a try after work
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Does anyone else just use CarHomeUltra? I have it setup to launch at startup and take over the home button (soft not hard button on front of unit) and it integrates well with google music (which I use), I can display all the relevant info for driving and it has awesome shortcut functionality for anything you can think of. I even a have shortcut button to open my garage door which is done through a raspberry pi garage door opener which communicates with my veralite home automation server. This is important because I find that the wifi from my car interferes with the normal garage door opener button but this setup does its magic over the internet which controls a physical switch.
Anyways, I have tried a number different launchers so far, I cannot stand the stock ones that come with these head units, I prefer the customization of CarHomeUltra and how it simply displays the stuff that you would want to see while driving.
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Does it work with steering wheel controls in the hard buttons?
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Does it work with steering wheel controls in the hard buttons?
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I don't have that setup, so I honestly couldn't tell you.
I use automagic (like tasker) to startup my phone's wifi hotspot as soon as bluetooth connects to the stereo, then I set it up so that google music starts up automatically. The only annoying thing right now is that seems to take well over a minute (maybe 2) to actually start playing music. I LOVE using CarHome Ultra as my main screen though and that fires up automatically as well. That app offers a huge amount of tweaking and functionality geared toward driving (no affiliation, it just seems to be the only thing that works 'just right' for me).

Fire TV 2 (Rooted rbox) What mods/Xposed Modules do you have installed & working?

hey guys, hope this thread is ok, just thought id create one post for all to post what exactly they have installed so far with the latest root for the fire tv 2 (rbox)
i along with maybe many others, is new to rooting the fire tv, having owned a 1st gen back on launch i switched it for a htpc back before they was rootable so never got the chance to root one
now i have a 2nd gen, rooted, and looking to get it looking ass much like stock android as possible
i plan on using nova launcher as the default launcher
would love to get live wallpapers working with this (has anyone installed the module for this yet with the ftv 2? )
and of course, when available, id love to have the playstore up and running, ive been keeping my eye on threads about this
so, please feel free to share what you have installed and how well it works
I also thought about starting a thread the same as this.... I've tried Nova on here, & also been wondering what modules everyone has tried or using, only one I've heard threw the forum is a few using rbox's launcher module (not sure what its called?) so they can use there 3 party launcher as a main launcher (belive it's the same module that worked on AFTV gen 1). Hopefully this can be a good little thread if everyone helps.
Also tried to get playstore running but get as far as the 976 error when trying to install or update anything? Also tried with the Market helper apk, & using it on a 3rd party launcher (TV launcher) & a few others but nothing? Only thing is do you need that rbox module to make it work? That is the only thing I haven't tried?
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I also thought about starting a thread the same as this.... I've tried Nova on here, & also been wondering what modules everyone has tried or using, only one I've heard threw the forum is a few using rbox's launcher module (not sure what its called?) so they can use there 3 party launcher as a main launcher (belive it's the same module that worked on AFTV gen 1). Hopefully this can be a good little thread if everyone helps.
Also tried to get playstore running but get as far as the 976 error when trying to install or update anything? Also tried with the Market helper apk, & using it on a 3rd party launcher (TV launcher) & a few others but nothing? Only thing is do you need that rbox module to make it work? That is the only thing I haven't tried?
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nova has always been my favourite launcher, i just last night got it set up on the shield too,
never played around with xposed modules so they are all completely new to me, ive learned little bits from some posts here already
i have used rbox fire tv mod, what i am looking for mostly is the way to install live wallpapers on nova launcher, im not sure if the method from fire tv gen 1 will work
anyone used this yet?
i agree that this could become a very helpful spot for people to head to if everyone who has tried different modules adds to it
Im using fake wifi connection and it make a difference on apps like FoodNetwork. I am wondering though how do you get to or watch amazon videos with nova launcher?
I have added some xposed modules I have used to my thread some I've tested & some I haven't because when people who are looking for compatible or non working apps/accessories can look in my thread & also see the modules too in one place. But you can add them here too if you like?
My thread for working & non working compatible apps/modules/accessories for root or non root you can find here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/aftv2-best-compatible-apps-accessories-t3269267
Please add these to you're list -
Working
HDXPosed
Renamer (this ones good I like this!)
Secure Settings
Non Tested
Rootcloak
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fomoco460 said:
Im using fake wifi connection and it make a difference on apps like FoodNetwork. I am wondering though how do you get to or watch amazon videos with nova launcher?
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Can you not just sideload the Amazon Video app? Or use a shortcuts app like - Quick shortcut maker
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The amazon video apk always fails when I try to sideload it. Ill have to give Quick shortcut maker Thanks.
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The amazon video apk always fails when I try to sideload it. Ill have to give Quick shortcut maker Thanks.
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Heard it works I have it on my phone But not sideloaded it yet
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Two must have sideloaded apps for all S4 owners

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I just found two really good apps from Samsung that can be sideloaded to increase functionality and efficiniy of the Tab S4.
One is called Multistar, that makes both apps in a multiview setup active at the same time. Normally the inactive app is frozen and does not recieve new info untill its activated again. So you wont see incomming text chats in the inactive app. Same goes in DEX enviroment. With Multistar the apps will behave like in a windows enviroment, staying activte. They also included a floating notifiction bubble that can be set up to open the pointed app into a floating app mode. Really handy!
Secondly, is the Task Changer apk, this changes the layout of the recents view. Also adds more functions to setup multiview. Design wise it looks really nice, I think Iphones have the same layout? Anyways check em out in the links provided from APKmirror.com.
Multistar:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...elease/multistar-1-0-16-android-apk-download/
Task Changer
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...-task-changer-1-3-01-65-android-apk-download/
Source: https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...roved-split-screen-multitasking-apk-download/
love that Samsung does this. has anyone tried these on their tablet yet? any impact on performance?
These are all available in the Galaxy App store in the Goodlock app and include a bunch more features such as a new lockscreen and notification tray themes.
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love that Samsung does this. has anyone tried these on their tablet yet? any impact on performance?
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Im using them both on my tablet. I also have the new Task Changer view on my S9 phone, but sadly cant use MultiStar on the phone yet. Android 8.1 requirement.
Anyways, no impact on battery what I have noticed.
As someone mentioned, this is a part of Samsung Good Lock, but Europeans dont get to install Good Lock from Galaxy Store yet. Only Asia and America has support for it.
cool. didn't even know what Good Lock was!
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-good-lock-2018-878036/
Made my night. The app pausing was one of the more annoying issues with multi window. Now my game is active and running in background as I type this. Like the task switcher too.
okay, this is a pretty amazing suite of apps. the multi-window is pretty much the best feature of DEX ... but without DEX running!
very cool. just opened a video in Netflix, plus Gmail (composing opens up another window, smart!), the Google app, Google Keep and a settings app ... piece of cake
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okay, this is a pretty amazing suite of apps. the multi-window is pretty much the best feature of DEX ... but without DEX running!
very cool. just opened a video in Netflix, plus Gmail (composing opens up another window, smart!), the Google app, Google Keep and a settings app ... piece of cake
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How to set multistar?
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How to set multistar?
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1. open your apps.
2. in your Recents / Task Changer, drag an app into the center box (you'll see where, there's an outline), and then BOOM, that app is windowed -- and resizable!
3. go back into Recents / Task Changer, repeat for your other apps.
i haven't done it for more than five at a time, but i'm curious how many windows could be opened.
it's crazy why Samsung doesn't make a big deal about features like this and the notification customizations! SO MUCH potential here. this is not in DEX, it's not in a "desktop mode" like Huawei. and of course iOS can't.
this is genius stuff. i used to hate TouchWiz, but i'm digging Samsung Experience.
HEADS UP: LockStar doesn't work well the Tab S4. tried it, uinstalled it.
On my tab s4 it worked for one day. After that i reinstalled multistar and task changer. But the apps doesn't seem to work anymore please help. I have tried a reboot and reinstall them both. Even tried to install Goodlock 2018, but that didn't help either. I've got it working again with nova.
These are both great, thanks for sharing
There's no need to sideload, they're both avialable in the Galaxy Apps Store
And if you also install 'Good Lock 2018' (also avialable in the Galaxy App Store) it lets you customise the settings for 'MultiStar' and 'Task Changer'
Edit: Samsung should have just built these features into the rom
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These are both great, thanks for sharing
There's no need to sideload, they're both avialable in the Galaxy Apps Store
And if you also install 'Good Lock 2018' (also avialable in the Galaxy App Store) it lets you customise the settings for 'MultiStar' and 'Task Changer'
Edit: Samsung should have just built these features into the rom
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True, but GoodLock is not visible outside Korea and USA at the moment. So Europeans can not install it the proper way yet =)
Another thing I did, was sideload the app QuickStar. That way I could change the color of the quicksettings.
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Quickstar
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True, but GoodLock is not visible outside Korea and USA at the moment. So Europeans can not install it the proper way yet =)
Another thing I did, was sideload the app QuickStar. That way I could change the color of the quicksettings.
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=Quickstar
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Oh wow, that's strange that they would restrict them. maybe there's some kind of licence/patent issue in some countries.
They're avialable here in Australia =)
Otherwise you can find them on APKMirror or similar
(technically, sideloading is different to installing apps outside of Google Play/Galaxy Apps, and usually requires a PC)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideloading
Quickstar to change theme color
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Also ( One Hand Operation+) is working great
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...hand-operation-2-0-65-0-android-apk-download/
Just installed... Working great. I'll report back if I notice anything detrimental. Watching YouTube as I write this. Very sweet. I've never been this impressed by Samsung... The s4 is a treat. Thanks corb06!
Usually when I see these posts I think, "What a buncha crap!", but dammit these should be on everyone's to install list. Thanks for the heads up on these.
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I just found two really good apps from Samsung that can be sideloaded to increase functionality and efficiniy of the Tab S4.
One is called Multistar, that makes both apps in a multiview setup active at the same time. Normally the inactive app is frozen and does not recieve new info untill its activated again. So you wont see incomming text chats in the inactive app. Same goes in DEX enviroment. With Multistar the apps will behave like in a windows enviroment, staying activte. They also included a floating notifiction bubble that can be set up to open the pointed app into a floating app mode. Really handy!
Secondly, is the Task Changer apk, this changes the layout of the recents view. Also adds more functions to setup multiview. Design wise it looks really nice, I think Iphones have the same layout? Anyways check em out in the links provided from APKmirror.com.
Multistar:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...elease/multistar-1-0-16-android-apk-download/
Task Changer
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...-task-changer-1-3-01-65-android-apk-download/
Source: https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...roved-split-screen-multitasking-apk-download/
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Just install Good Lock 2018 from Samsung App store and both of the mentioned apps can be installed without having to sideload.
anaschillin said:
Just install Good Lock 2018 from Samsung App store and both of the mentioned apps can be installed without having to sideload.
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It depends on the nation, here in Italy it's not visible on Samsung app store and goodlook doesn't work (I'm using badlook from xda)
Anyway task changer have been updated for pie but work also with oreo and have new type of multitasking, one similar of the official that we'll have with pie on tablets (I'm using it: 2 column/lines of app)
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Hey all
Figured I'd post here. Is there any app out there that allows the ability to turn off finger print touching when in a certain app
My issue is in one note I use my pen and at times it detects my palm first and zooms in. I want to stop that's. I still want to use my fingers to move along the page but maybe with 2 fingers?
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