At least with the tasker solution, adding an overlay display of black doesn't really make anything better. Just slows the whole thing down.
Done the same with tasker bruh its fast. used tasker adb wifi and added kill app on home press and its fast and no glimpses of stock launcher
I appreciate the update to LM but it always stops working after awhile for me. After a day or two when the TV gets turned on it starts on the Amazon home screen and the home button also returns there until you reboot the Fire TV (4K Max in my case) and it will work again for another day or so until it stops again. Tried all 4 different triggers and they all do the same thing. Opening LM and changing settings doesn't fix it either, you have to reboot.
EDIT: Or Force Stop launcher manager and open it again, maybe its ADB access times out or gets overridden by another app?
This is using the "Fixed" 1.1.8 APK where ADB doesn't get unchecked. With Wolf Launcher
EDIT: Or Force Stop launcher manager and open it again, maybe its ADB access times out or gets overridden by another app?
This is using the "Fixed" 1.1.8 APK where ADB doesn't get unchecked. With Wolf Launcher
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That method only works if you were already using a custom launcher before March 2022. In any case, I think a factory reset might wipe away any chance of that working.
Check ADB
pm list packages -d If you don't see com.amazon.firehomestarter listed in the disable list, the total commander method won't work.
Use the "new method", with any of the home button hooks except the first one
Is there anyway you can Remap Firestick Remote Shortcut Buttons only without changing the launcher (i.e keep the Amazon Launcher), I have tried following this guide
This changes the shortcut buttons, but after turning on Home Button Hook and Use ADB for home, I then assign my shortcut keys, I notice the Active Custom Launcher is automatically set to Launch Manager so when I press the home button to go back to the Amazon Default Home screen, it wants to open up Launcher Manager again after a few seconds. It won't stay on the Amazon Stock launcher.
Is there any way to stop the Active Custom Launcher from becoming active or is there a way to set the Stock Launcher as the Active Launcher.
This changes the shortcut buttons, but after turning on Home Button Hook and Use ADB for home, I then assign my shortcut keys, I notice the Active Custom Launcher is automatically set to Launch Manager so when I press the home button to go back to the Amazon Default Home screen, it wants to open up Launcher Manager again after a few seconds. It won't stay on the Amazon Stock launcher.
Is there any way to stop the Active Custom Launcher from becoming active or is there a way to set the Stock Launcher as the Active Launcher.
Hello, what is the difference between the triggers, how do I know which one to use?
Functionally there is no difference. They are just different options for capturing button press activity in the logs. There are multiple options because there may be differences between what appears in the logs between FireTV models and firmware versions.
Pick any trigger that works on your device
I'm using an Insignia FireTV and the new ADB home hook in version 1.1.8 works great, the home button takes me back to Wolf, quitting an app like Silk also takes me back to Wolf and after a hard reboot Wolf comes up after a little delay upon startup.
I did however quickly notice when I press the power button on the remote to put the TV into sleep/standby then press it again to wake the TV up I get taken back to the stock Amazon launcher, even if I was at Wolf launcher previously. This is super annoying as I have to press both power to wake it up then home to get to Wolf and I'm wondering if this can be fixed especially since everything else works so well
I did however quickly notice when I press the power button on the remote to put the TV into sleep/standby then press it again to wake the TV up I get taken back to the stock Amazon launcher, even if I was at Wolf launcher previously. This is super annoying as I have to press both power to wake it up then home to get to Wolf and I'm wondering if this can be fixed especially since everything else works so well
I know this isn't what you are looking for, but the home button at least for me also turns things on. I actually use them as discrete buttons, Home=On, Power=Off. This allows me to assign other 'stuff' to those events as well for home automation..
Is this 100% stable. I like the simplicity of LM 1.1.8 but I would really like the experience to be 100% clean and not show the stock launcher every time before showing my custom launcher.
Ok. That would be better than LM then. It is a bit annoying that when using a fire stick you have to purchase tasker per device. If you purchase it through the play store it is a one time purchase.
You can install microg and your Google Play Tasker license will work. See this post and the one after:
4K Max with Tasker to launch Wolf on Home button
Bascially this one is by xnappo but I had quite some problems to follow his guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-firetv-noroot-launcher-manager-change-launcher-without-root.4176349/page-66#post-87928085 I wrote it again to make it...
forum.xda-developers.com
However I don't think the license you get from Joao's Patreon is per device..
It says this on the website https://tasker.joaoapps.com/faq-ov.html#d6You can install microg and your Google Play Tasker license will work. See this post and the one after:
4K Max with Tasker to launch Wolf on Home button
Bascially this one is by xnappo but I had quite some problems to follow his guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/app-firetv-noroot-launcher-manager-change-launcher-without-root.4176349/page-66#post-87928085 I wrote it again to make it...
However I don't think the license you get from Joao's Patreon is per device..
Is Tasker transferrable to other devices ?
Each order code is valid for one device at one time. If you know you are moving to a new device, you can 'release' your order code via Menu / More / Order Validation / Release Code. The code will then be free to be entered in Tasker on your new device.Do you think it is possible to package that in an APK, using app creation from within tasker. I expect that to be difficult because you need to pair adb.
Thanks, I have one and never noticed it was only for one device
Quite possibly? @Pro-me3us actually made one for me to test, but I never got around to it as Wolf released his update..
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Many people use FLauncher as your launcher rather than Wolf Launcher on Android TV (Google TV) devices. And rather than changing the default launcher, some people just use the Button Mapper app to re-map their Home button to launch FLauncher. On mine, I made a long press of the Home button launch FLauncher, leaving the short press to get back to the default launcher.1
Maybe the app buttons on that Android version / vendor build are dependent on some function of the Google TV Launcher which is now disabled?
Even on FireOS, disabling Amazon Launcher breaks a few features that rely on that APK. In the case of FireOS you can only fix this with root.1
Hello,
Many thanks. It works fine !
1. adb shell pm list packages -d
Result = package:com.amazon.firehomestarter (means this package is disabled)
2. With Total commander, save (by copying) KFTV Launcher apk from installed apps and delete it after.
3. Click on Home button of the remote and select Wolf Launcher (with always option)
PS : I was not able to block the OS update through Launcher manager1
Sorry, I didn't know you were experiencing a delay.Why You didn't said it before !!!!!
Now, I can not test due to an error with ADB debugging. I don't know if this is due Termux+Tasker or if this is due the cloning of LM 1.1.8 through this method : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-clonemyapp-android-apk-cloner.4513777/#post-87668059.
Because each 2 days, Amazon removes LM 1.18 !!!!
You can't clone LM, it breaks the ADB function.
Considering LM is getting uninstalled after a certain amount of time suggests that Amazon is communicating those instructions to the FireTV, and you need to block that.
I use LM on my cube and it's never been uninstalled. My best guess is because I've disabled com.amazon.arcus.proxy like in the instructions here
You can't disable that app without root, but you can firewall it so that Amazon can't communicate with it. Try RethinkDNS, you can also use it to firewall / block the OTA app. RethinkDNS and a VPN can't be used simultaneously, it's one of the other.
I haven't tested this, but it's worth a shot. -
43LAUNCHER MANAGER (FOS 6+)STEPS TO ENABLE CUSTOM LAUNCHER:
Before installing version 1.1.8 uninstall any previous version.(Latest: 1.1.8)2. Install a Custom Launcher and then open Launcher Manager.3. To Enable Custom Launcher, Click on "Launcher Options" and go to "Home Button Hook".Enable "Home Button Hook" and "Use ADB for Home" then select Trigger of your choice.4. Go to previous menu, then go to "Custom Launcher Options" and select "Active Launcher"to select launcher of your choice.5. Press [Home] to open your custom launcher.
STEPS TO DISABLE CUSTOM LAUNCHER:
To Disable Custom Launcher, Click on "Launcher Options" and go to "Home Button Hook", Disable "Home Button Hook" and "Use ADB for Home".INFO:
- If you get "CONNECTION FAILED", click on "OPEN ADB SETTINGS" and enable "ADB DEBUGGING" and Press BACK Button. If you still get this error Restart your Device (Long Press SELECT + PLAY/PAUSE Button) and disconnect from PC if Connected.
- If your Current Launcher says "Launcher Manager", it means you don't have a custom launcher Installed, just install the launcher and you'll be good to go, no need to enable stock.
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Short Link for Downloader
Launcher Manager 1.1.8 (FOS 6 & 7)
https://bit.ly/SWLMF118
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Credits:
@Finnzz
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Changelog:
1.1.8 (14-Mar-23)
- Uses ADB to launch Home
- Added Some more Translation
- Added System apps to LMU Handler
- Added Password protection for LM
- Fixed app conflict issue
- Fixed icon on Fireos 7
- Added option to execute saved adb shell commands
- Integrated Update Blocker in LM (Doesn't work with latest release of FireOS)
- Added German and Spanish Translation
- Some Bug Fixes
- Some minor changes
- Ability to change Screensaver
- Ability to change System Language (on Request)
- Added / Changed some Icons
- Some minor changes
- Re-added option for Selecting any app as launcher (LM Handler), can be accessed within Launcher Options.
- Added Keyboard Change Options
(in Display & Sound section)(moved to Other Settings) - Reuploaded version
- Fixed 4K detection for Display Resolution
- Fixed Crash for Devices with non-usable overscan values
- Added Display & Sounds Option (Display, Sounds, Overscan, CEC)
- Changing Display Resolution requires System Restart
- Fixed Equipment Control
- Added App Store Shortcut
used icon fromhttps://www.iconfinder.com/icons/5761458/app_appstore_ic_iphone_icon#removed in 1.1.4- Equipment control is accidentally broken
- Boot Delay is fixed by Amzon on newer Roms.
- Settings from Amazon Hud opens Launcher Manager (On updating to 1.0.9 from older version its mendatory to click on "Enable Custom Launcher" just one time for this to work)
- For the Devices with New Updated Amazon Interface
- Removed Launcher Choices
- Now using single key for all the apps. (Remove older version first to update the key.)
- Delay is still there, needs logcat
- In-app Updates
- Fixed some bugs
- Changed UI
- Changed Package Name
- Changed Install location to Internal Only
- Added System and Developers Shortcut
- Fixed issue where launcher is stuck sometimes
- Added option to choose any Custom Launcher *
- Can be Launched from Amazon Hud *
Needs Launcher Manager to be set as Default Launcher. (LM is auto selected)
*If launched by Amazon HUD, Long press will open Launcher manager, press back to exit from there.(Fixed in 1.0.6)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________This app can be used to Enable or Disable Amazon System Update.
FireOS Update Blocker (FOS 6+)
Update Blocker (Click to Download)
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Short Link for Downloader
Update Blocker
http://bit.ly/SWUB12
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________STEPS TO ENABLE CUSTOM LAUNCHER:
LAUNCHER MANAGER (Android TV)
1. Download Launcher Manager by clicking or by using short link and install on your AndroidTV. (Latest: 1.0.4)2. Install a Custom Launcher and then open Launcher Manager.3. To Enable Custom Launcher, Click on "Enable Custom Launcher".4. Press [Home] to open your custom launcher.
STEPS TO GO STOCK:
Click on "Disable Custom Launcher", press Home.
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Short Link for Downloader
Launcher Manager 1.0.4 (ATV)
https://bit.ly/SWLMA104
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Changelog:
1.0.4
- Added Custom Launcher support
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FIRETV SETTINGS (3.0)
*ANY FIREOS (Version 71 or lower) or 6.2.8.0 with patched Accessibility
pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
needed for proper working of this app
pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW(not necessary for app working)
needed to show mouse/package overlay
pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS(needed for package overlay only when accessibility services are disabled) (not needed)
pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.READ_LOGS
(needed for prime accessibility workaround) (prime workaround will disable accessibility services temporarily so prime video will auto hide the bar, it will restart the services once home button is pressed).
To start service for first time click on (START SERVICE) on Top Right.
To toggle mouse mode long press "Play/Pause", to scroll use Fast Forward/Rewind
press menu button to switch scrolling direction.
Key Bindings:
Menu (Long Press) + Home (Long Press) = Traditional Amazon Menu
Menu (Long Press) + Home (Single Click) = Amazon Home
Home (Long Press) = Shortcuts & App Drawer
(In App Drawer) Long Press on Item = App option & Appstore link
Mouse functionality added from this source. MATVT (GitHub)
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LAUNCHER MANAGER (1.0.7) (FOS5)
STEPS:
1. Steps to install app on FireTV
Download Main File via this link Launcher Manager (FOS5)
then install it on Your FireTV running FireOS 5
2. Steps to be setup the App
If you know how to use ADB then here are the commands
adb shell pm grant com.wolf.fos5.settings android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
adb shell pm grant com.wolf.fos5.settings android.permission.READ_LOGS
[OR]or you can download FireTV Toolbox
install it on any Android device (not on the Main FireTV device)
Enter the IP address of your FireTV in this app and click on Connect
Click on "GO" button after "Setup Launcher Manager"
it will auto launch the app on FireTV.
Select the launcher of your choice and enable Launcher Detection, click on save.
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Short Link for Downloader
FireTV Toolbox
http://bit.ly/SWFTB16
Launcher Manager (FireOS 5)
http://bit.ly/SW5LM10714custom launcher for Fire OS 6.2.8.7,
No Root Required
install wolf or other custom launcher
install total commander on amazon app store
open, go to installed app, copy somewhere default launcher if you want(backup), after that delete default launcher.
And now you can use custom launcher again.
enjoy13LAUNCHER MANAGER ULTIMATE
This app can disable Stock Launcher of Any Android TV (except anything running on Fireos 5), it requires Network Debugging to function.
The way it works is it finds the stock launcher and disables it.
It does that in a loop until "android" itself is set as default launcher.
at this point if there are no Custom launchers are installed on the system then you will see only a black screen.
So a custom launcher should be installed prior to enabling the custom launcher.
some apps also broadcasts themselves as launcher and if they are installed as system app and are set as default launcher then it will also disable them.
some launcher integrates settings in them so disabling the launcher will disable settings also.
the apps who broadcasts themselves as Fallback home will not be disabled.
There were certain cases where user uninstalled launcher and got blank screen, to mitigate that issue LMU will set itself as the launcher and call the other launchers on its behalf. so if the launcher is deleted then pressing the home button will launch LMU, from where you can disable custom launcher support.
If it detects that after disabling everything it doesn't reach the "android" itself and is unable to find a launcher then it will rollback itself, enabling every single thing it disabled.
Changes:
1.0.8
Fixed Settings Shortcut for Amazon Hud.
Fixed Disabling of "Android"
All other functionalities are similar to Launcher Manager from the First Post.
Screenrecord:
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PERMISSIONS MANAGER
Version: 1.0.3 (1-Mar-22)
This app uses shell to grant or deny any permissions that an app requires.
Usage:
Select an app and click on it
From the list of permission which you want to grant or deny the access and click ok
select "Allow" or "Deny"
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________Debloat System Apps on FireOS 6 & 7
DEBLOAT TOOLBOX (FireOS 6 & 7)
Version: 5 (19-Jan-22)12
Look I'm gonna tell you and everyone what I've done with the launcher till now,
I have changed the way it launches the app, on latest pro (any pro) it used to crash the apps.
I fixed the title bar. I then optimized it for FireTV (not any other OS, which caused it to misbehave on some device) which i later fixed. Then some people were having trouble installing both ATV and Wolf simultanously. so i had to change package name which made me to change the launcher name also (that might have been wrong on my side). then i optimized the app once again for FireOS (it caused some freeze issue). Then to fix Setting of Amazon HUD (older version of FireOS), I had to add a code to handle settings (it only works on Amazon and no other device). I changed some sections to give user large wall (that was temporary fix). I removed some http links, but they are used either for update check or to change Network State in the launcher.
Then i added "App Info" to the launcher, which i only added for non-system apps.
Later i removed the large section mod and unlocked the widget for Firestick 4k.
Then I added "Other Settings" which contained option to clear cache and Backup/ Restore function.
i also added a code which starts the services of Launcher Manager (thats also mainly for FireOS and thats because of Boot Delay). I also added a stroke for tiles.
thats all i have done to the apk. I have not done this mod to make any money, and i can assure you this app is safe to use. My only intention to mod this app was that this app was almost perfect and there was some bugs which i had to fix myself because the support of this launcher were down. And the only issue at that time was app crash for which i decided not to compile a launcher by myself. I am not forcing you to do anything, I am just clarifying myself, The apps which i have created are safe. and are to improve the user experience only.
i do not like to or want to rip someone off. I started this mod for FireOS only and no other OS.
