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I checked this tablet out @ best buy the other day. Looked really nice, but the one flaw I found in the LG skin.. was there was no open app " soft key " similar to Stock Android... where you can touch and jump from app to app without having to click home screen and find the open app.
I know there is a google play edition out there that would have the Pure Android that I like. But some really nice Sales popping up on the LG skinned version, and the remote app looks pretty sweet. Was wondering if there's a way to navigate to recent / open apps that I'm missing.
.. Don't really want too ROOT / ROM the device. I've found I prefer things to work out of the box...
Thanks
nook-color said:
I checked this tablet out @ best buy the other day. Looked really nice, but the one flaw I found in the LG skin.. was there was no open app " soft key " similar to Stock Android... where you can touch and jump from app to app without having to click home screen and find the open app.
I know there is a google play edition out there that would have the Pure Android that I like. But some really nice Sales popping up on the LG skinned version, and the remote app looks pretty sweet. Was wondering if there's a way to navigate to recent / open apps that I'm missing.
.. Don't really want too ROOT / ROM the device. I've found I prefer things to work out of the box...
Thanks
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I believe you can customize the layout of the navbar on LG's skin. Also pick black/white bar. Besides that I think it's a "long-press" action as default. Home or Menu when long pressed will pop out the recents list. - I only booted the Tablet to install CM, so I'm not 100% sure on how it works. But I know you can customize then navbar.
Looking press of the home button shows app list like on stock android
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I had the same issue, I wanted a short tap key to show recent apps, because I consider that to be the best way to switch between apps.
It's possible to do this by using the Xposed installer together with the G2 module.
(you can achieve what you want with the free version)
This lets you customize the navigation bar to great extent.
I have a 4 key navigation bar now with a short press key for recent apps and an extra menu key next to that.
However, you need root for that to work.
This is a collection of Fire TV mods using Xposed. It requires that you are on software version 51.1.4.0 or newer. It currently contains:
AlternateLauncher: This will start an alternate launcher instead of the Amazon one. It will load when the Fire TV starts and anytime you push the home button. The way this is done is a little hokey and there is currently no way to turn it off or select which launcher you want, so if you have more than one, the one that gets started is it.
HideAmazonMenuItems: Gives a settings menu to select which menu items to show.
HideLauncherAds: Hide the ad at the top of the Home screen.
KeyBindings: Allows any key to start any app.
RecentsOnMenuLong: Bring up the recents dialog when long pressing the home button.
HideAmazonMenuItems:
In order to do this, I had to hijack an existing Settings item, so the Help option is gone and I put a 'Menu Items' option at the beginning of the settings list. You can turn on/off any item except Home and Settings. After making changes you must reboot to see the changes.
KeyBindings:
Someone requested this, but doing a UI for it would be too complicated, and I figured I'd put the feature out there for people to use, and eventually get around to making a UI for it. For now, you'll have to configure it manually. Create a file called key_bindings.xml and make it look like this:
Code:
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' standalone='yes' ?>
<map>
<string name="KEYCODE_F1">org.chromium.content_shell_apk</string>
<string name="KEYCODE_F2_LONG">com.pandora.android.gtv</string>
</map>
You can have as many entries as you like. You can find the KEYCODE names listed here: http://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/KeyEvent.html To set up a long press key put _LONG at the end of the key name. The other part is the package name you wish to start, org.chromium.content_shell_apk is Netflix. Then just adb push key_bindings.xml /sdcard/ and reboot. And it should start whatever app you specified when pressing that button. Do note that the button will not longer do whatever else it used to do. So if you bind ENTER to something, it will not longer function normally. By default, long press on home will launch the recents dialog. If you set up KEYCODE_HOME_LONG, it will override that behavior.
Starting with 51.1.5.0, Amazon provides a shortcut menu on home long press. If you would like to retain this functionality, you can use this key_bindings.xml file (Thanks to @Firef0xx819):
Code:
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8' standalone='yes' ?>
<map>
<string name="KEYCODE_HOME_LONG"></string>
</map>
Please let me know if you have any issues. One problem I know of is that it doesn't seem to show up in the list of applications, so if you want to uninstall it you need to use adb, ssh, or a terminal using the command pm uninstall rbox.xposed.firetvmods
Source code: https://github.com/androidrbox/RboxFireTvMods/
Changelog and Downloads:
1.4: Added HideLauncherAds
1.3: Fix HideAmazonMenuItems for 51.1.4.0.
1.2: Allow KeyBindings to support long press keys
1.1: Added HideAmazonMenuItems, KeyBindings, and RecentsOnMenuLong
1.0: Initial version
Awesome. XBMC is now my launcher!
elmerohueso said:
Awesome. XBMC is now my launcher!
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how? I have Xposed installed and have installed and activated the module ... how do I choose xbmc as the launcher?
I assume it's because he repackaged or recompiled the apk to include the launcher intent.
I found a handy app on the Play Store that allows XBMC to act as a launcher without having to make any modifications to the XBMC .apk. I just sideloaded it after installing/activating the Xposed module, and now pressing the home button takes me to XBMC right away. Seems to work perfectly so far, although I haven't yet tested what happens when there is more than one launcher installed.
Play Store link for XBMC Launcher:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.blunden.xbmclauncher
Evozi APK Downloader link:
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=se.blunden.xbmclauncher
I've installed xposed, and the module. The module is activated, but I have no alternate launcher on bootup, or when I press home.
treqie said:
I've installed xposed, and the module. The module is activated, but I have no alternate launcher on bootup, or when I press home.
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I believe you need to launch that alternate launcher first.
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I believe you need to launch that alternate launcher first.
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And where might that be, exactly? There's nothing in Applications, the module has been loaded and activated.. but there's nothing in xpose itself that points me to anything launchable.
treqie said:
And where might that be, exactly? There's nothing in Applications, the module has been loaded and activated.. but there's nothing in xpose itself that points me to anything launchable.
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I used FiredTV launcher as my alternate launcher. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782307
treqie said:
And where might that be, exactly? There's nothing in Applications, the module has been loaded and activated.. but there's nothing in xpose itself that points me to anything launchable.
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You need to install another launcher, the xposed module isn't a launcher itself. Install the XBMC Launcher linked above by essdee. I just restarted my FireTV and it worked right away.
I get "sorry, cannot open" when I try to launch! What am I doing wrong? I've installed using ADB and shell. Both give me the same result when I try to launch.
You have to install Xposed which is linked in the first link, then open Xposed and 'install' it, reboot when asked then open Xposed, go to Modules and using a mouse check the appropriate module's checkbox on the right.
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JJ-KwiK said:
So, which launchers have been tried/tested so far? There are a couple a TV themed launchers on Google Play. I wonder if any of those would work...
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I tried TV Launcher, but it's not free. Now I'm using XBMC as my launcher.
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Apex launcher
Apex launcher works after using Xposed module. Some Apex features don't work, but I figured out how to link activities to shortcuts with custom icons in the Apex launcher. So I have shortcuts for AFTV launcher, Applications (native app manager under settings), Controllers (native under settings), and Network (navite under settings/system).
Fire TV boots directly to Apex launcher. Home button returns to Apex launcher always. Placed XBMC shortcut first on Apex so its easy to launch XBMC from anywhere by pressing home then enter.
Near perfect. Thanks for the module rbox.
Just curious.... I haven't seen any posts about this so I was surprised to find all of my installed apps in a generic five icon wide grid launcher format under Apps, in between Games and Photos, in the AFTV launcher. Is this normal?
htpcforall said:
Just curious.... I haven't seen any posts about this so I was surprised to find all of my installed apps in a generic five icon wide grid launcher format under Apps, in between Games and Photos, in the AFTV launcher. Is this normal?
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That is weird. I know you mentioned in the other post you didn't install the Amazon app store. Quite strange. If you read through that post you saw I am working on an addition to this module that basically does the same thing, without breaking everything else like the app store does. I never saw anything that would hint that this was built in functionality to the launcher itself though.
htpcforall said:
Apex launcher works after using Xposed module. Some Apex features don't work, but I figured out how to link activities to shortcuts with custom icons in the Apex launcher. So I have shortcuts for AFTV launcher, Applications (native app manager under settings), Controllers (native under settings), and Network (navite under settings/system).
Fire TV boots directly to Apex launcher. Home button returns to Apex launcher always. Placed XBMC shortcut first on Apex so its easy to launch XBMC from anywhere by pressing home then enter.
Near perfect. Thanks for the module rbox.
Just curious.... I haven't seen any posts about this so I was surprised to find all of my installed apps in a generic five icon wide grid launcher format under Apps, in between Games and Photos, in the AFTV launcher. Is this normal?
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This sounds pretty nice, any chance we can get a screenshot of what your default home screen looks like now?
servo386 said:
This sounds pretty nice, any chance we can get a screenshot of what your default home screen looks like now?
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i think the biggest issue with i had with apex was it isnt fully remote friendly, for me on a htpc i would like full control with the remote myself. its suprising that there arernt any good TV launchers out there already.
htpcforall said:
Apex launcher works after using Xposed module. Some Apex features don't work, but I figured out how to link activities to shortcuts with custom icons in the Apex launcher. So I have shortcuts for AFTV launcher, Applications (native app manager under settings), Controllers (native under settings), and Network (navite under settings/system).
Fire TV boots directly to Apex launcher. Home button returns to Apex launcher always. Placed XBMC shortcut first on Apex so its easy to launch XBMC from anywhere by pressing home then enter.
Near perfect. Thanks for the module rbox.
Just curious.... I haven't seen any posts about this so I was surprised to find all of my installed apps in a generic five icon wide grid launcher format under Apps, in between Games and Photos, in the AFTV launcher. Is this normal?
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I'm installed the same method as described in the xbmc wiki: 3.3 Xposed and rbox module (Requires root)
So everything went well, until I wanted to go back to the vanilla firetv homescreen. It says that if I exit xbmc with the button on the bottom, it should return me to that screen. Nope, it just restarts reboots xbmc. First how do I fix this and second, how can I remove the apks to get rid of this if it's not what I am looking for? I tried using adbfire app in osx, I chose uninstall apk, and pasted the same .apk that I installed with but it says that there isn't one of that name...
I can reboot my Amazon Fire TV right into XBMC but when I exit XBMC and try to go into Settings and then Applications, nothing happens.... Any Ideas?
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I can reboot my Amazon Fire TV right into XBMC but when I exit XBMC and try to go into Settings and then Applications, nothing happens.... Any Ideas?
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Uninstall the XBMC auto launcher, install FireDtv launcher. then move the XBMC icon to the top left corner so it's the first app your remote hits. You will then no longer have any problems with the XBMC being launched first and the trouble that can bring in some circumstances.
nyder said:
Uninstall the XBMC auto launcher, install FireDtv launcher. then move the XBMC icon to the top left corner so it's the first app your remote hits. You will then no longer have any problems with the XBMC being launched first and the trouble that can bring in some circumstances.
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Trouble? My xbmc is always auto launched and tied to my home button. Never caused a single issue and super convenient. Just curious.
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In XBMC use the default (Confluence) skin. Go to Programs. Enter and go to Android Programs. Find KFTV Launcher. Highlight and use the Menu button on the remote to make it a Favorite. You can now access the FTV home screen from XBMC
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In XBMC use the default (Confluence) skin. Go to Programs. Enter and go to Android Programs. Find KFTV Launcher. Highlight and use the Menu button on the remote to make it a Favorite. You can now access the FTV home screen from XBMC
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I am on Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch stock rom 4.5.5.1 I use buzz launcher and buzz widget which btw works nice for wallpaper and widgets on stock, I don't know if this will work for all alternate launchers but it should.
Install QuickShortcutMaker by sika524
I got it off Google play then transferred it to my kindle.
Scroll to the Kindle App click it then Scroll to
com.amazon.kindle/com.amazon.kcp.library.tabletlibraryactivity
Click on it and then at the bottom of the screen click create and then home screen to place the shortcut.
DBCAB said:
I am on Kindle Fire HDX 7 inch stock rom 4.5.5.1 I use buzz launcher and buzz widget which btw works nice for wallpaper and widgets on stock, I don't know if this will work for all alternate launchers but it should.
Install QuickShortcutMaker by sika524
I got it off Google play then transferred it to my kindle.
Scroll to the Kindle App click it then Scroll to
com.amazon.kindle/com.amazon.kcp.library.tabletlibraryactivity
Click on it and then at the bottom of the screen click create and then home screen to place the shortcut.
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I got the shortcut app from 1Mobile Market to save transferring it.
The shortcut appears on the Nova launcher home screen too.
I would like a shortcut to the audible library but when I click on the audible app I can't find any reference to a library. Any ideas?
julianporter5 said:
I got the shortcut app from 1Mobile Market to save transferring it.
The shortcut appears on the Nova launcher home screen too.
I would like a shortcut to the audible library but when I click on the audible app I can't find any reference to a library. Any ideas?
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I have never used the audible program I assume its the same method find the program under which find the activity and place the shortcut, there may be more then one reference to that audible program search through all the apps is all can think of.
ATV Launcher is (as far as I know) the only one Launcher for android tV which has such lot of customization options.
Would like to see if there are other users of this launcher.
Would like to know which apps widgets works on this Launcher.
I am using it on my Android TV, excellent launcher, a few widgets working.
I got only weather widget working (beside the included ones).
Would like to have:
-calendar widget
-network speed widget
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I'm using it on my Nokia TV without any widgets for now, I'd say ATV and HAL launchers are best for now available on play store. I heard Wolf Launcher also good one, I'm thinkig to try it once.
But I have one problem in my TV, there's no settings to make ATV or any other launcher as default launcher. Clicking on home button also not asking to make it default. ATV launcher is working as any other app instead of a launcher.
ReX-Hell2heAven said:
I'm using it on my Nokia TV without any widgets for now, I'd say ATV and HAL launchers are best for now available on play store. I heard Wolf Launcher also good one, I'm thinkig to try it once.
But I have one problem in my TV, there's no settings to make ATV or any other launcher as default launcher. Clicking on home button also not asking to make it default. ATV launcher is working as any other app instead of a launcher.
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Follow this link and you going to solve your problem as I did...
https://www.techdoctoruk.com/tutorials/use-wolf-launcher-on-tivo-stream-4k-1-click/
gia2efarmoges said:
Follow this link and you going to solve your problem as I did...
https://www.techdoctoruk.com/tutorials/use-wolf-launcher-on-tivo-stream-4k-1-click/
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Dont know why, I cannot install any of the launchers from this link.
Tcl 50A10 android tv 9 firmware v389
doganmanis said:
Dont know why, I cannot install any of the launchers from this link.
Tcl 50A10 android tv 9 firmware v389
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I just follow the Tutorial step by step nothing else
DallasCZ said:
ATV Launcher is (as far as I know) the only one Launcher for android tV which has such lot of customization options.
Would like to see if there are other users of this launcher.
Would like to know which apps widgets works on this Launcher.
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I use the "ATV launcher". I make themes for it.
DallasCZ said:
I got only weather widget working (beside the included ones).
Would like to have:
-calendar widget
-network speed widget
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What Is the name of this weather widget?
WEATHER LIVE
ATV Launcher is mix-apps so basic and easy used for me.
mai55 said:
I use the "ATV launcher". I make themes for it.
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i know this old , but do u have any themes for it ?
Thanks !
mai55 said:
I use the "ATV launcher". I make themes for it.
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That is so impressive! Respect. Is it possible to make a script that will take a standard ATV launcher install and grant the binding for using widgets and include a collection of useable widgets?
DallasCZ said:
I got only weather widget working (beside the included ones).
Would like to have:
-calendar widget
-network speed widget
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I got "Calendar Widget Month + Agenda" from the play store working great. I set them as 2 separate transparent widgets.
brisel said:
What Is the name of this weather widget?
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I got "transparent clock & weather" working. It has about a dozens different widgets.
ReX-Hell2heAven said:
I'm using it on my Nokia TV without any widgets for now, I'd say ATV and HAL launchers are best for now available on play store. I heard Wolf Launcher also good one, I'm thinkig to try it once.
But I have one problem in my TV, there's no settings to make ATV or any other launcher as default launcher. Clicking on home button also not asking to make it default. ATV launcher is working as any other app instead of a launcher.
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I used launcher manager, a app routinely used with Wolf launcher to get the system prompt when you push home button for which launcher do you want to use. However when I picked ATV and set always, all the application icons on ATV turned to ghosted rectangles with no labels. Used launcher manager to get back to system launcher but home button was screwy to the point I uninstalled both ATV and launcher manager. Back to square zero.
doganmanis said:
Dont know why, I cannot install any of the launchers from this link.
Tcl 50A10 android tv 9 firmware v389
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I discovered the nivea version of launcher manager is for version 9.
RG GEIGER said:
I used launcher manager, a app routinely used with Wolf launcher to get the system prompt when you push home button for which launcher do you want to use. However when I picked ATV and set always, all the application icons on ATV turned to ghosted rectangles with no labels. Used launcher manager to get back to system launcher but home button was screwy to the point I uninstalled both ATV and launcher manager. Back to square zero.
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That's happened to me but rebooting the device resolved it, only seems to happen when first setting it with launcher manager.
Does anyone have ATV pro? I purchased it for the additional features which seem good, but I have issues that the free version doesn't have. I set widgets off on both versions and with the free version if I press up when on the top row of apps, no app is selected, which I like. But with the pro version, it stays stuck on the top row. Also there is an issue with selecting files despite giving permissions. So if I want to customise an app icon with my own image, the file picker shows up blank with nowhere to navigate to. The same issue happens when trying to set a wallpaper. These issues don't happen with the free version. I tried contacting the developer via Google Play listing, but looks like my email is bouncing back. It's the same on both my devices - Chromecast with Google TV and MeCool KM9 Pro.