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

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eXtremeDevil

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Since the original package is now flagged, I've changed the package name from "com.wolf.lm" to "com.wolf.lm1"

I'll try to change some static codes of lm so app cloner will work, if lm survives these blocks.

Amazon can do many things to stop LM from working, and most of them cannot be stopped, but i would not like to give someone some idea.
I guess this version is not including the black overlay before launching, right?
 

safetyp1

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Mar 9, 2023
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No issues to report here, but I had blocked updates via my DNS (pihole), as soon as I got it working (couple weeks back).
 

JUSTINMARMER

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Yeah the original still works just fine after reinstall. It's just really strange that they did a remote uninstall but didn't fully blacklist it like they did fire starter and others. Probably coming soon.
 

homelessstoner

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So since they are blocking the package name I am aware you released a copy with a new package name but was hoping I would be able to change the package name to one of my choosing but whenever I make any changes I get the app to launch fine but whenever I try to do anything that runs adb I get a "shell is busy" error ....I tried several different ways.. such as only changing the package name in the minimal locations and also changing every mention of com.wolf.lm in the dex and resource files but after about 3 hours I have temporarily thrown in the towel haha

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated 🙏 🙂
 

alex78ita

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Well I cloned it. Changed package name by one character. Clone opens but when you select enable custom launcher I get an error that says the shell is busy. I uninstalled the original, rebooted and tried again. No joy, same error shell is busy. I turned ADB off and rebooted then turned ADB back on and try it again. No joy same error. The original app still works fine after uninstall and reinstall many times.
same error, have you fixed?
 

SweenWolf

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alex78ita

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Any changes to it will result in shell not working, use the apk provided below linked post.


I will upload a version which allows you to clone, but for now you have to use it, i really don't have some spare time, if i do I'll fix it.
i was trying to clone the original 1.1.8 version because with this version i don't see the amzn home neither for a while. with fixed and renamed versions i see the amzn home even if i change the triggers
 

janflapjes

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Any changes to it will result in shell not working, use the apk provided below linked post.


I will upload a version which allows you to clone, but for now you have to use it, i really don't have some spare time, if i do I'll fix it.
Hi Sweenwolf, Thank you for the updates. I have blocked updates on my Fire TV, so everyting still in working order.

My remote has a TV button, It launches the Live TV app, I would rather have it launch tivimate, which I use for IP TV. Could you add an option to redirect the TV button as well?

I also have a bug to report: The launch button app selection dialog doesn't list the "NLZiet" app. It is a free app available from the standard fire TV store.

Thanks!
 

CMBoii

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Hello. I've successfully installed the latest APK of the launcher manager but I haven't been able to find the official release of wolf launcher.

Could anyone tell me where I can download it?
 

cdub74

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I have had a report on my YouTube channel that the new version of LM with the new package name has been removed 12 hours after installing, has anyone else noticed their new version being removed?
 

Gantori

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Hello, after manually configuring my APK to be the ACTIVE main activity via your com.wolf.lm and making a backup of the com.wolf.lm setting I am not able to restore this configuration onto another box.
Here is how I am doing a backup of the Launcher Manager settings
```
adb -s 192.40.1.121:5555 backup -f 20230304data.backup.com.wolf.lm.1.1.8 com.wolf.lm
```
on the new box I do the following:

# install my APK
adb -s 192.40.1.121:5555 install -g "20230325 MUMTI G3 v0.0.28.apk"
# install wolf launcher
adb -s 192.40.1.121:5555 install "LM (FOS) - 1.1.8.apk"
# restore the wolf APK settings from the backup
adb -s 192.40.1.121:5555 restore 20230304data.backup.com.wolf.lm.1.1.8

The result is that the Launcher Manager does not have my APK as Active and requires additional manual step to make my APK active (see attached screenshot).
I have also tried
adb -s 192.40.1.121:5555 shell pm set-home-activity com.wolf.lm/com.wolf.lm.launcher.LMUHandler

But without success. Can anyone help? Thank you.
FYI. Technically I don't need a Launcher Manager since I only want my app to be the ONLY app run at boot.
See more details here: https://android.stackexchange.com/q...apk-mainactivity-as-the-home-activity-via-adb
 

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homelessstoner

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Any changes to it will result in shell not working, use the apk provided below linked post.


I will upload a version which allows you to clone, but for now you have to use it, i really don't have some spare time, if i do I'll fix it.

Is there anything we can do to result in it now giving the shell is busy message? Or could you release another package name even its its lm2 lol if that's easier for now....Seems like the ability to clone the apk with custom app & package name is the only way to go because everything youve released is reviewed by tech doctor whom makes a video on YouTube of all places making the exploit much more mainstream which really sucks...it broke my heart when I saw him post a video about the new package name apk....


Once you do release the fix is there anyway to ask him not to make a video on it? Love his content but it's really hurting us with the custom launchers specifically

Thanks ahead of time for the work you put into this for the community...I know I appreciate it more than you could know and I'm sure I'm not the only one... so thank you from us all!
 
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asif9t9

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This cat and mouse game is kinda ridiculous. The people they are targeting with their UI will never go through the steps to install a different launcher and the people that do will never click on anything Amazon is recommending in their UI.
Yes and I find their recommendation screen not child friendly. For example my kid is afraid of that M3gan doll and for a while it kept popping up. Or of course it's confusing for kids to see things pop up that we don't subscribe to. So they try to click it.
 

xnappo

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I know not all of you would, but I would even pay $20 for it if they offered it like they do with the Kindle.

I understand they are subsadizing the box with ads. Fine. Just let me pay my way out of the subsidy!
 

BigBrosMo

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I am on LM 1.18.

When firestick comes back on after being off it's at the Amazon screen. If I keep clicking the Home button it eventually (after 3 or 4 seconds repeatedly pressing it) switches to Wolf. Fyi. Not sure of this is expected behavior given the current situation.
 

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    I just tried it without netguard running and it tried to start a update so sorry seems it was netguard blocking,
    I put netguard on a while ago so think it's blocked the updates that locked out adb for some apks,
    Sorry for earlier post should have done my testing first,
    My 4K max has the 7.6.5.2 software,
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    Do you guys think buying a fire stick from somewhere like Staples will get one of the unprotected/older firmware firesticks?
    Personally I wouldn't bother with Fire sticks anymore. Amazon have shown total contempt for their customers with these updates and this is just the start. No doubt side loading will be next to go, sooner rather than later. Voting with our feet is the best advice I can give and to look for alternatives.
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    LAUNCHER MANAGER (FOS 6+)
    STEPS TO ENABLE CUSTOM LAUNCHER:
    Before installing version 1.1.8 uninstall any previous version.
    1. Download Launcher Manager by clicking or by using short link and install on your FireTV.
    (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.
    LAUNCHER MANAGER (1.1.5):
    _____________________________________________________________
    Short Link for Downloader
    Launcher Manager 1.1.8 (FOS 6 & 7)
    https://bit.ly/SWLMF118

    _____________________________________________________________

    Credits:
    @Finnzz

    _____________________________________________________________

    Changelog:
    1.1.8 (14-Mar-23)

    • Uses ADB to launch Home
    1.1.6 (02-Mar-22)
    • 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)
    1.1.5 (03-Jan-22)
    • Added German and Spanish Translation
    • Some Bug Fixes
    • Some minor changes
    1.1.4
    • Ability to change Screensaver
    • Ability to change System Language (on Request)
    • Added / Changed some Icons
    • Some minor changes
    1.1.3
    • Re-added option for Selecting any app as launcher (LM Handler), can be accessed within Launcher Options.
    1.1.2
    • 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
    1.1.1
    • Added Display & Sounds Option (Display, Sounds, Overscan, CEC)
    • Changing Display Resolution requires System Restart
    • Fixed Equipment Control
    1.1.0
    1.0.9
    • 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)
    1.0.8
    • 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
    1.0.7
    • In-app Updates
    1.0.6
    • Fixed some bugs
    1.0.5
    • 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)


    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    FireOS Update Blocker (FOS 6+)
    This app can be used to Enable or Disable Amazon System Update.
    Update Blocker (Click to Download)

    _______________________________________
    Short Link for Downloader
    Update Blocker
    http://bit.ly/SWUB12

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    LAUNCHER MANAGER (Android TV)
    STEPS TO ENABLE CUSTOM LAUNCHER:
    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.

    _______________________________________
    Short Link for Downloader
    Launcher Manager 1.0.4 (ATV)
    https://bit.ly/SWLMA104
    _______________________________________
    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)

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    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.
    ___________________________________
    Short Link for Downloader

    FireTV Toolbox
    http://bit.ly/SWFTB16
    Launcher Manager (FireOS 5)
    http://bit.ly/SW5LM107
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    LAUNCHER 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:
    Launcher Manager Ultimate







    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
    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 TOOLBOX (FireOS 6 & 7)
    Version: 5 (19-Jan-22)
    Debloat System Apps on FireOS 6 & 7
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    custom 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.
    enjoy
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    This isn't a confidence-inspiring reply.

    I don't actually care if you took an abandoned app and updated it making it your own, but the second half of your reply is just unnecessarily confrontational.

    You could have just reassured me that your edits were safe, but you choose to be defensive instead.

    I think I'll remove your launcher and look for something via the Play Store.

    I've lost all confidence in Wolf Launcher.
    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.
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    Hey guys, been a long time.
    So here are the two apps, both can be recompiled.
    com.wolf.lm1 was directly compiled whereas com.amazon.launcherm was decompiled then edited and recompiled, so it (com.amazon.launcherm) will be triggered in VirusTotal, it was done just for checking.
    For anyone wondering if I has add a signature verification to it, well it was actually a unfinished code. so that there will be two RSA fingerprints instead of one depending on the Signature itself. which is fixed in the following releases (these are in beta) and if resigned will created a RSA fingerprint of 7B:F1:86:17:09:EF:0A:B8:64:59:63:59:63:13:A7:7A:1A:2A instead of my main one.
    Anyone is free to decompile and redistribute the app (please just don't add malware to it)

    the overlay code has a bug so it is disabled, so the button will no do anything (well it shouldn't)

    [EDIT] I have not checked any post in the forum for a long time. Gotta go now, bye.