Best way to change launcher on rooted Fire tv 2 - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Just wondering what is the best way to change the launcher on a rooted fire tv 2. I'd like to use app starter as the launcher but anything would be better than Amazons present one.

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[Q] Turn my FTV into just a XMBC / Netflix Player -

i am rooted and have the latest software up and running. i have kodi installed and all set up.
i would like to get rid of as much amazon crapware as possible. i don't want to offend any amazon lovers, its just the only reason i bought this device is to run xmbc (kodi) better than i was on my apple tv. so far i like it a lot better.
i would love to have it boot into a screen with two icons, netflix and xmbc. is this what you would call a Launcher? is the best one for what I'm after here? do you recommend anything else? maybe with some screen shots?
Thanks guys, Cody
Yes, you can do that. You can either do it with the launcher you linked (pretty much makes xbmc the central hub of the fire tv) or this, which I prefer:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782307
With that launcher you can just show xbmc and netflix and quickly boot into either. Or with the xbmc launcher you can create a shortcut to netflix from within xbmc.

Launcher for latest kodi.

I've been using spmc for all my fire tv's but recently wanted to switch to the new kodi because I notice it can update itself within the app. Is there any launcher builds for it I can use for my rooted fire tv? I know of the xbmc launcher program but does anyone make a launcher version of kodi like they do spmc? Or is it fairly easy to make?

Considering picking up the new fire TV. have a few specific questions.

Is there any way to replace the home launcher entirely? Like say if i want to use HAL Launcher or something? I would like to be able to fully customize the home screen.
Google apps possible at all? (Google play store for apps for example)
Dualshock 4 support via bluetooth? (like will it pair and work lag free without root?)
How integrated is the voice search? anything more than jsut the home screen and default amazon apps that can take advantage of the voice remote?
Obviously the device isnt officially out yet, but is anyone currently working on or planning on working on root for the new fire tv? would any of my questions be solved via root?
If rooted, is it easy to block fire tv updates?
Finally, what are the chances of custom ROMs? Would I be able to load stock android tv on the fire tv?
I know alot of the questions are nearly impossible to tell at this point, but if you cant answer for the new fire tv, what are the chances of any of them on the current old fire tv? thanks.
unvaluablespace said:
Is there any way to replace the home launcher entirely? Like say if i want to use HAL Launcher or something? I would like to be able to fully customize the home screen.
Google apps possible at all? (Google play store for apps for example)
Dualshock 4 support via bluetooth? (like will it pair and work lag free without root?)
How integrated is the voice search? anything more than jsut the home screen and default amazon apps that can take advantage of the voice remote?
Obviously the device isnt officially out yet, but is anyone currently working on or planning on working on root for the new fire tv? would any of my questions be solved via root?
If rooted, is it easy to block fire tv updates?
Finally, what are the chances of custom ROMs? Would I be able to load stock android tv on the fire tv?
I know alot of the questions are nearly impossible to tell at this point, but if you cant answer for the new fire tv, what are the chances of any of them on the current old fire tv? thanks.
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I would say to forget about rooting and custom ROMs. It might happen (again) but unlikely. Go check out the sub thread.
The Voice search is pretty much useless for anything other than Amazon services. I never use it. Others might. Do you want to ask your TV what the weather is like outside and get a generic report? If so, go for it.
You can replace the home screen with the FireStarter launcher which makes it easier to get to sideloaded apps, or just bind the Home Button to two other actions (double and single click). Launching Kodi is the obvious choice.
Firestarter currently has problems with OS 5, but these are likely to be resolved within a few weeks. It works fine now, but you have to toggle a setting switch (ADB) every time you cold boot. It's no big deal if you're savvy, but not the sort of issue you'd want to lump on your folks.

Pokemon TV ??

Hello guys, does anyone know if there is a way to use the PokemonTV app on the fire TV?
i tried downloading the 2.0.2 apk, but it is not controller friendly. any idea on how to use these touch friendly apps on the fire tv?
thanks!
If you have google services installed droidmote is the best if not, wukang remote or limitless remote will be your best bet.

launcher question

I have a Sony 4 k TV that has a built in android 'smart side'. On another (not smart) TV I use a Fire TV stick.
I like the launcher on the firestick much better than the android launcher on the Sony TV. Is there a way I can install the firestick on the Sony TV?
I don't even know their launcher names.
Thanks.

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