[APP][FIRETV][NOROOT] Launcher Manager (Change Launcher without Root)

[lskn160]

Приведенный по ссылке файл apk "Wolf Launcher_0.1.9.apk" отличается от того, который я скачал из OP здесь (до того, как он был удален). Беглый осмотр показывает, что AndroidManifest.xml и resources.arsc отличаются. META-INF имеет другой файл MANIFEST.MF и другие сертификаты безопасности. В папке res также есть несколько отличий.

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[Michael Westen]

I uploaded them after I downloaded them from here

Launcher Manager (FOS) - 1.0.9

1.96 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

Wolf Launcher 0.1.9

3.12 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

 

[minimeh]

I uploaded them after I downloaded them from here

The "Wolf Launcher 0.1.9.apk" matches what I have.

The MD5 hash of Wolf Launcher_0.1.9-Wolf.apk is
70597fb37712c7ea824adedb35f0a761
Folks should check that whatever they download as being "Wolf Launcher 0.1.9.apk" matches that.

IDK about the "Launcher Manager (FOS) - 1.0.9" because I never grabbed that one.

 

[Michael Westen]

Wolf Launcher is based on ATV Launcher Pro (v0.1.5). Wolf Launcher itself, as far as I know, is simply released as 'Wolf Launcher', not 'Wolf Launcher Pro'.

 

[Alekos]

I'm hoping SweenWolf can temporarily add the original files back to the op.
We appreciate everything you have done the past few years Sween - you are truly an amazing dev!

 

[minimeh]

I'm hoping SweenWolf can temporarily add the original files back to the op.
We appreciate everything you have done the past few years Sween - you are truly an amazing dev!

Speaking of, did @SweenWolf take down the OP with the links or did a forum administrator? I know @SweenWolf took a lot of heat for "pirating" the original code, even though the original code was abandoned by the developer, @SweenWolf didn't ask for money for his efforts, he actively supported his work, and he readily acknowledged the original code that his work is based on. Not your typical pirate operation.

This is why we can't have nice things.

 

[Alekos]

Speaking of, did @SweenWolf take down the OP with the links or did a forum administrator? I know @SweenWolf took a lot of heat for "pirating" the original code, even though the original code was abandoned by the developer, @SweenWolf didn't ask for money for his efforts, he actively supported his work, and he readily acknowledged the original code that his work is based on. Not your typical pirate operation.

This is why we can't have nice things.

I agree with everything you just said. I am not sure who took down the files. It was either an Admin or SweenWolf. He really changed the way we use our streaming devices. I have so much respect for him!

 

[SweenWolf]

I had a chat with a forum mod, so i will not post anymore launcher, about everything else, i will update them if i have something to update.
Right now I'm doing my own things, but previously i was busy patching OS of Firestick 4k.
And we were able to successfully enable widget support on that device and reenable Accessibility. Unfortunately thats only for Rooted Sticks

 

[lskn160]

I had a chat with a forum mod, so i will not post anymore launcher, about everything else, i will update them if i have something to update.
Right now I'm doing my own things, but previously i was busy patching OS of Firestick 4k.
And we were able to successfully enable widget support on that device and reenable Accessibility. Unfortunately thats only for Rooted Sticks

I apologize for possible errors in the text. I use a translator because my native language is Russian. Didn't understand your message. Will there be no more launcher updates?

 

[SweenWolf]

I apologize for possible errors in the text. I use a translator because my native language is Russian. Didn't understand your message. Will there be no more launcher updates?

больше нет обновлений

 

[lskn160]

больше нет обновлений

Very sorry. In any case, thank you so much for the work done.

 

[HoreaM]

Install this on your stick, this is pulled from my Firestick 4kView attachment 5190187

Hi SweenWolf,

Thank you for the app, it worked perfectly until a few days ago. I'm thinking it got updated again and that's why it stopped working. Could you please upload the newer version? Do you have any tips to keep the app updated while having custom launcher and rooted firTV stick? Thank you!

 

[SweenWolf]

Hi SweenWolf,

Thank you for the app, it worked perfectly until a few days ago. I'm thinking it got updated again and that's why it stopped working. Could you please upload the newer version? Do you have any tips to keep the app updated while having custom launcher and rooted firTV stick? Thank you!

So here's the issue, the app did get updated, and the previous version of the app started crashing on the profile loading screen actually. I will upload the newer one but i doubt it will work because of the TEE, but it may work.
My stick is also rooted and i do have the latest version of the app as well as latest TZ installed.

If you do have a rooted Firestick 4k then you can follow this thread, this will patch your OTA both on OOBE and the System (means it will block the system update, and will not force you any)
It will fix Accessibility, so you can use FireTV Settings instead of Launcher Manager (You can have both stock and custom launcher installed like older times, with app store and everything working, except Peacock TV which i think doesn't work for you as you are already rooted)
And you can also have access to AppWidgets on your stick, this fixes this also.

 

[HoreaM]

So here's the issue, the app did get updated, and the previous version of the app started crashing on the profile loading screen actually. I will upload the newer one but i doubt it will work because of the TEE, but it may work.
My stick is also rooted and i do have the latest version of the app as well as latest TZ installed.

If you do have a rooted Firestick 4k then you can follow this thread, this will patch your OTA both on OOBE and the System (means it will block the system update, and will not force you any)
It will fix Accessibility, so you can use FireTV Settings instead of Launcher Manager (You can have both stock and custom launcher installed like older times, with app store and everything working, except Peacock TV which i think doesn't work for you as you are already rooted)
And you can also have access to AppWidgets on your stick, this fixes this also.

Sadly you were right, the app keeps crashing, even after installing your never version. I also don't have a Firestick 4k, I only have a standard Firestick (tank). Is there a way to do all that on my device too? Thank you again!

 

[SweenWolf]

Sadly you were right, the app keeps crashing, even after installing your never version. I also don't have a Firestick 4k, I only have a standard Firestick (tank). Is there a way to do all that on my device too? Thank you again!

Maybe

0815hoffi or @Sus_i will be able to help you out, i do have a tank but i broke it, so i cannot create anything for tank.​

If you have root then its nice you can do anything with it, it just need patience and someone to mod it.
Maybe if someone alters something then tank will have a package manager which can disable stock launcher also.
Fixing Accessibility is easy, but that device cannot handle heavy tasks, its not that capable.
It bootlooped for an entire day on the first day when i bought it, it overheated, and now its dead.

Fixing prime is easy, you may have to update your rom which has TZ and also some of the files also needs to be removed from the system.
But do not do anything on your own, ask for help from someone who has a tank (working)

 

[dikodahan]

Hey @SweenWolf,
First off, I wanted to say THANK YOU for both the Launcher Manager and especially for the Wolf Launcher! It is a MASSIVE upgrade compared to the stock launcher!

I have a potential feature I wanted ask about.
Unfortunately, multi-lingual keyboard support is not available with the native ATFV keyboard. Having said that, LeanKey Keyboard does support adding multiple languages. It does require running a couple of commands to activate the new keyboard on a Fire TV (ATV's Gboard solves this issue).
I was was wondering if it may be an option to add the ability to activate the LeanKey Keyboard from the Launcher Manager interface of FTV and avoid the lengthy process (not to mention complex for some) of manually typing them in Remote ADB Shell and connecting with Shell remotely.

Is that something you are willing to consider adding?
Again, thanks much for all your work!

 

[dikodahan]

Hey @SweenWolf,
First off, I wanted to say THANK YOU for both the Launcher Manager and especially for the Wolf Launcher! It is a MASSIVE upgrade compared to the stock launcher!

I have a potential feature I wanted ask about.
Unfortunately, multi-lingual keyboard support is not available with the native ATFV keyboard. Having said that, LeanKey Keyboard does support adding multiple languages. It does require running a couple of commands to activate the new keyboard on a Fire TV (ATV's Gboard solves this issue).
I was was wondering if it may be an option to add the ability to activate the LeanKey Keyboard from the Launcher Manager interface of FTV and avoid the lengthy process (not to mention complex for some) of manually typing them in Remote ADB Shell and connecting with Shell remotely.

Is that something you are willing to consider adding?
Again, thanks much for all your work!

Many thanks @SweenWolf for adding keyboard change option!

I do have one question. In both the latest version (1.1.2) and the previous one (1.1.1) on a Fire TV 4K stick, when selecting the Display & Sounds option within the Launcher Manager for the first time, it pops up a message saying that it providing secure permissions, however, it only kicks me out to the home screen. Tried it on a couple of different 4K stick devices but am getting the same behavior.

Is the new option only works on a rooted device? Is there something that I am missing? Is there a debug log I can send you to review?

 

[SweenWolf]

Many thanks @SweenWolf for adding keyboard change option!

I do have one question. In both the latest version (1.1.2) and the previous one (1.1.1) on a Fire TV 4K stick, when selecting the Display & Sounds option within the Launcher Manager for the first time, it pops up a message saying that it providing secure permissions, however, it only kicks me out to the home screen. Tried it on a couple of different 4K stick devices but am getting the same behavior.

Is the new option only works on a rooted device? Is there something that I am missing? Is there a debug log I can send you to review?

It's not a rooted thing is kinda like "registry thing" for Android.
And yes i do need some logs, because i think i have done some changes with mine ( i have actually done a lot) so i don't know what may be crashing the stick. Most probably its going to be NPE, but i can't know without logs.
Some said it crashed on their devices but without logs i cannot do anything, just filter com.wolf.lm from the error logs and send it to me, it should be obvious

 

[dikodahan]

It's not a rooted thing is kinda like "registry thing" for Android.
And yes i do need some logs, because i think i have done some changes with mine ( i have actually done a lot) so i don't know what may be crashing the stick. Most probably its going to be NPE, but i can't know without logs.
Some said it crashed on their devices but without logs i cannot do anything, just filter com.wolf.lm from the error logs and send it to me, it should be obvious

Happy to send logs.
Please tell me which logs and where they are located so I'll upload them for you.

 

[SweenWolf]

Happy to send logs.
Please tell me which logs and where they are located so I'll upload them for you.

adb logcat | findstr com.wolf.lm

use this code and send whatever the console outputs