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[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] goldeneye777:
Hello friend , i´ve turn off usb debug and renable it and the permissions message pops up, i check mark and accept. Verify apps over usb is off i have not changed it , i have SPMC launcher installed first, but also i´ve installed now Hal launcher but error message continues. I running pure stock version also , but my shield is the 16 GB version, i don´t know if it will have much difference with yours.

I thought make a downgrade to 3.2 version , but I would have to unlock bootloader and void warranty. Many thanks again for your help and ideas
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Ok make sure you have one of those launchers set up as the home launcher there is a setting for this within hal launcher settings then,

Try this, Go to settings, go to apps, go to system apps, find the leanback launcher app go to its app settings and disable it. then restart the shield, just make sure you have an alternate launcher installed and set up as the home launcher so it launches at start. You can also disable other apps you don't want using this manual method. Be careful with what you disable.

Not sure why the adb thing isn't working for you, perhaps a driver issue or maybe you had previously tried to root? No need to downgrade your shield.

Please make sure to download and install the settings apk I have here as an attachment in case you have any issues I just did this on my shield all starts fine to my hal launcher.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] goldeneye777:
Hi DBCAB, many thanks for your continuous support and solutions, i donÂ´t know why isnÂ´t working , never tried to root because i would need unlock bootloader and would loose manufacturer warranty. Are you sure that Hal Launcher works as home launcher in an updated 6.0 Shield? , in settings tab on launcher says

Android TV 6.0 can not use this app as home app

I attach a screenshot of Hal Launcher settings menu. Settings apk is installed. Regards and sorry for my basic english
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Yes im absolutely sure it can be used as a home launcher the hal launcher before 6.0 was able to just be set as home lancher without hiding or disabling the lean back launcher that used to be a feature however it stopped working in 6.0 that's why we need to hide the leanback now, but yes im sure I use it every day its my home launcher fully customized the way I like it.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] goldeneye777:
Hi friend, my Leanback Launcher app has no option to disable it , i attached some screenshot of launcher app settings and about info, I think is some kind of Android protection to avoid hide apps using adb commands. Searching through this forum i have found a lot of people with same error that i after updating android in Marshmallow 6. For example here in xda , Android Sotware Developmet forum ---- v3.90 Debloater post , which is a program that uses adb commands but in a graphical environment and also serves to hide unwanted applications among other things.

Thank you so much for your continued support.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Go to settings then to apps then system apps try it from there. I have the exact same launcher version, and firmware version , and I have the option for disable. AS for that program you would have to have adb working properly , and if you did entering the commands such as in this guide would work, any other program to do this is usually a root program. If that works for you good, but I still think adb is probably not set up properly on your PC. Please reply back if you have got it to work I have had this work for quite some time now so after all of the suggestions Ive given the only thing I can assume is that minimal adb and fastboot are not set up correctly. As for the shield itself no idea why you would not have this option, because I do and all of my stuff is up to date. Let me know if you get it working .
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] fraggermcg:
For what it's worth I'm having exactly the same problem as goldeneye and have followed all the steps kindly suggested here with no success.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] goldeneye777:
Hi DBCAB , thanks for your continous help , the screenshot of my Leanback Launcher in the previous post is in the path that you comment, settings --apps ---system apps. And there no option to disable only force stop.

Minimal and fastboot i think is properly installed. Sorry but my console continues showing the permissions error when i enter pm hide command. I see that in this post ,the users imsonica and fraggermcg have my same problems. Sorry for my english . Regards
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] fraggermcg:
Seems like there's an active discussion about this issue on this thread: https://xdaforums.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294/page185

No solution yet, but looks like it's a wider problem than just nvidia shield
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Have you tried to uninstall updates? Try to uninstall updates on the lean back launcher, and see if the disable option appears or if the commands work as they should.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] goldeneye777:
Hello friend, yes i did it ,i uninstall updates and nothing changes on launcher app options menu, even, i restart shield after uninstall launcher updates and is updated again by itself to last version. Sorry for my basic english. Regards
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] mikele2016:
Hello all

I'm new on this and I would like to buy the Nvidia Shield TV android but I'm not interested by all the scrap installed on this. I just want to use ONLY Android Nougat for streaming movies from my PC to my TV with VLC/BSPlayer/MXPlayer etc. and using native android and not android TV software preinstalled.

Is it possible ?

What can I do to uninstall all the scrap to see the true Android native for using my shield with remote etc ?

Is it possible to uninstall Android TV to use only Android (Marshmalow or Nougat) ?

How I can do that ?

Thanks for help
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
It is completely possible to run whatever movie streaming app you like and to stream what u like from your PC, can use any of those apps you posted to do so, along with kodi etc. all of which I believe are available in the play store on the shield. As for running other then stock software this is not the thread for that, there are many threads here detailing what needs to be done in terms of root and custom recovery etc here in the nvidia shield section so Id suggest reading through and seeing what your options are, also the nougat update to shield should be very soon if you intend on modification of this device you may want to research it before allowing the new update which should be in the next couple of weeks here according to what Ive been reading online , although I have no date on that as its not out yet.

As for scraping as you say the bloatware Ive been successful with going into settings and using the disable function within the app settings themselves to stop a few things I don't like, and have as this guide states hidden the default launcher to allow the launcher of my choice, so there are ways to do things without modification which btw would void you warranty.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] mikele2016:
thanks for help

is there any macrovision (CINAVIA) protection on 2017 ?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
I have been reading up on adb on nougat machines in regard to new security updates, I would suggest keeping your launcher hidden for the new update just in case you are blocked from doing so after update however once I finally get my update I will test and make sure of the way to use an alternate launcher because I really dislike the stock one, I have no idea if this method works with the newer 2017 model because I do not own one atm this is for the 2015 model I have the pro. Does any one at all have the newest update on the 2015 model ? Also regardless of hal launcher stating it wont work as home app on your marshmallow device, please realize this is because before marshmallow you simply had to place a check mark in that setting to change launchers, however I do suggest using that check mark in the hal settings to set as home launcher before hiding your stock one, I will update this thread as soon as I update to 5.0 if and when I ever get the ota and try to help as much as I can if any one is having issues.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] mikele2016:
a good link ... http://www.videomap.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1580&p=4475#p4475

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and this one https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=nvidia shield tv 201
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
This thread is for non rooted users of the 2015 models, not how to root the new device, are you sure you wanted that in this thread?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
My update is Available Im going to update now and let you know how it goes .

I just Updated my shield to teh new version I left my lean back launcher hidden and had no issues whatsoever I can still use the hal launcher as home launcher the lean back is still hidden , I also just tested adb to the device with my pc and had no issue with that as well so my suggestion is if you have already hidden your stock launcher just update , do not unhide it for the update and all should work as it has.

adb to the device seems to function as normal I figured it would but wanted to confirm for anyone that might have been worried about it with a new update , have fun guys.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] mikele2016:
sorry, in the beat of the action I did not notice that it could be inappropriate. This can be deleted
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
hi mate i have 2 new 2017 models and cant get the launcher hide to work both return the following error

Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS

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can any1 assist i have been on about 5 different forums but no one been able to help re above

thanks

also all adb shell commands return this

/system/bin/sh: adb: not found
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
I don't own the newer 2017 model so I cant really advise on anything , because I cant test anything on a machine I don't have. This guide is for the 2015 models I would say to please make sure your adb setup is installed correctly and if necessary install the universal adb driver if on windows 7 cause sometimes win 7 has issues with adb, however that's more of a question on the adb thread perhaps going through that thread or asking for help there would help you I don't have the 2017 model sorry.

Also please make sure you are connected to the tv through the hdmi with the shield this will not work at all if just connected to pc, you need a usb to micro usb cable like one for charging your phone and the shield needs to be connected to tv as you usually use it, you also must allow permission in the pop up on tv when you try to adb I dont know if that helps or if you are already doing that more information such as os you are using and how you are trying it might help others advise better.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
thanks for response mate but i have all that followed, i been using adb for years on ftv and other android so know how use it, but just getting same error as 1 posted by others on 2015 machine, was that ever resolved? for record im on windows 10 and new shield does not have micro usb slot have to use usb A to usb A.. As before seems like some sort of permissions on the shield is blocking everything
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
I think the guy got it resolved I pmed him and gave him an idea never got a message back that usually means he either used what i said and it worked or found a solution elsewhere I would assume. If your using a AtoA usb line one that worked for fireTV without chip in middle etc that should work, have you tried enable all adb on device including the network adb under settings. What happens when you type adb devices?

Although again I dont have the machine so am only guessing here. Also do you have a disable option on lean back launcher under app settings ? , maybe install alternate launcher set as home, then disable the lean back under app settings only a guess there I cant check just trying come up with an idea to help is all.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
appreciate help mate, adb connects ok, i can push/pull/install apks and even reboot with adb but shell commands dont work, i have no option to disable leanback launcher and when install other launchers it does not give option to set as default like other android devices, at a total loss, its as if there is a setting that is restricting access on the shield
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
If you side load a launcher can you not just start it up at start then use it on top of the lean back? sure its not ideal but its a partial solution?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
For people having issues with adb to the new 2017 shield Tv have you tried

1. Buy a male to male USB 3 cable, & plug it into the USB port furthest away from the hdmi port.

2. In settings of the shield, go to storage.

3. Enable USB transfer

4. In settings go to about, then build version.

5. Click on build version 5 times.

6. Under settings, go to developer options.

7. Enable USB debugging.

8. Make sure you have the latest drivers installed from Nvidias website

This is from another guide about rooting the shield in this forum you can find it here

https://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/general/2017-nvidia-sheild-root-status-faq-t3542005

Im not suggesting you root the machine just pointing you to this guide because it seems like the first part of which is how to get the adb functioning correctly with the 2017 model so if it helps anyone please thank the author of that thread , and report back here if it does work to help others.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
can get to start my launcher just cant disable leanback so home reverts to leanback
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
You enabled usb transfer? in settings cause i think thats what the problem is on the newer 2017 model , but again I dont have it so cant really check
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] alero5752:
Guys I followed all the instructions on how to adb shell in the Shield, but I keep getting stuck with this message. I'm trying to revert to stock leanback launcher without uninstalling my current TVLauncher setup. Is there something else I should try???
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
mate out of interest what version is you windows
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Try typing adb devices first, also you guys are on the 2017 model correct? this is for the 2015 model so the same method might not work on the newer model I have been reading around if I find a solution I will post it here, but without the machine cant really help too much.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] alero5752:
Windows 10 currently

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I did type adb devices first. I'm on 2015 model, Windows 10
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
im thinking might be windows 10 issue, when install drivers win 10 says already has them and cant force update
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Remove all drivers from windows ten uninstall them plug shield in and let win 10 install it, have you got the new update the nougat now or are we still talking about marshmallow? an update might clear some stuff up only other thing I can think of is a factory reset then try all over again I have this model I have 0 issue with adb with it, id uninstall all drivers and start over with a possible factory reset if you don't have a ton of things on it.

This is Pure Stock machine? you never tried to root it?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
pure stock on nougat, have reset, uninstalled drivers and everything but still get same issues
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
what operating system are you trying this on ? that Screenshot says 2009
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] alero5752:
Windows 10 as stated in my earlier response. I've even tried ADB from my work laptop with Windows 7 running, Nvidia drivers, Minimal ADB and Fastboot running... still nothing. I also tried switching to USB 2.0 port, from 3.0 and nothing. I've noticed in the past USB 3.0 sometimes blocked certain things from running correctly
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Your screenshot is showing windows 7 indentification says 6.1 on ur adb and fast boot was this an upgrade from windows 7 to windows ten my desktop is windows ten and I upgraded it from windows 7 i used win 7 for years it shows this on mine, so I dont know man maybe you have an old version of the adb and fastboot or you have some botched up update ? from win 7? Or was that a screenshot from the windows 7 work laptop?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
Excellent writeup and thanks.

I am having an issue though... I can connect ok but when I try to hide the launcher im getting:

C:\platform-tools>adb shell pm hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher

"Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS."

Anyone out there know how I can fix this? Btw, im on NVidia shield tv 2 and trying from a windows pc.

Thanks.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] alero5752:
That's the exact same message that I see when I try to ADB shell from Windows 7. I wonder if Nvidia has blocked permissions to ADB shell into the Shield with the latest update?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
I have a 2015 shield I have no issues after updating with adb, however I cant speak for the newer model as I don't have it however there are some instructions on how to use adb with it from another thread such as

where to plugin the usb and which type of cable is best etc.

Idk If this helps if it does please thank the guy whom wrote the thread here

https://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/general/2017-nvidia-sheild-root-status-faq-t3542005

Again not suggesting people root just adding this as a reference that might help some with the new machine.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
Thx for the reply but I don't see anything in the other post that would relate to this problem. But I could be wrong.

Has anyone else out there successfully hidden the stock launcher with adb?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
only thing i can think that i have not tried is usb 3.0 cable, i have used a male to mal but it is 2.0 so will order up 1
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
ok folks so can some1 help, i think i have realised something, when i connect my shield it shows up on device manager as a portabl device, not in other devices as seems to hsppen in most youtube videos, pc does not seem to acknowledge that it is an adb device, i have tried to force driver install but does not work, says i have latest mtp drivers and when i scroll to bottom of device manager i have universal serial bus driver, when click on that get adb interface, i try force install here but get adb driver up to date, how can i get pc to acknowledge shield and update? i have tried uninstall all devices even factory restore pc but no luck
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] mikkelnl:
Hi all,

Did someone get this working on the 2017 models? I just bought one and absolutely hate the default launcher...
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
no mate
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
I also got as far as you did with a 2.0 cable.

I just saw this on another forum: (Not sure how this would be the culprit but I guess its worth a shot.)

"9. What cable do I need for ADB/PC access to the New Shield TV 2017?

With the microUSB female plug gone, you will need a rather special cable; a USB3.0 Type A Male to USB3.0 Type A Male cable. You'll use this in the USB port farthest from the HDMI port. The USB port also has to be toggled to support ADB/USB operations within the SETTINGS/Storage and Reset section of the Android TV OS"
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
i think it may have to do with the actual permissions of the new shield, i have accessed files of apps using a file Explorer on the shield and i am unable to save any editing, this makes me think it has nothing to do with setup of adb, instead it is something on the shield itself
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
I would agree with you especially since I can connect and execute "adb shell" and "adb devices" etc.

The error im getting points to permissioning being the problem.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
yeah adb works fine its just system changes that dont work
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
On the 2017 model has anyone tried pm disable com.google.android.leanbacklauncher or pm block com.google.android.leanbacklauncher Was just a thought perhaps the commands have changed try using disable instead of hide.

It might be due to a security update or something like that am just trying to make suggestions to help.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
Thanks for the reply. I tried pm block which apparently doesn't exist as a command as I got back "unknown command". I tried pm disable and that returned: cannot change component state....
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] jonhentai:
Ok. I got the "hide" command to go through. I had rooted, and still was getting the permissions error. Then, in darcy, i used su before the pm hide com.google.leanbacklauncher

I got "package com.google.leanbacklauncher new hidden state: true

Which is all well and good but SPMC still isn't acting as my homescreen. Damnit.

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inserting ".android" seems to have done the trick
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
Nice! I'm not rooted and get an error when I try "su".

Are you on the new shield?
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Inserting android or taking it out ? Lots here are trying to find a non root solution for the 2017 model, as for your SPMC issue as launcher try this

https://github.com/koying/SPMC/wiki/How-to-autostart-SPMC-on-boot
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] jonhentai:
You need to root to perform "su." I really think you need root on this model, just to hide the launcher. Once I rooted and used "su," it worked like a charm. Maybe someone will find a workaround, but I did not.

To clarify: pm hide com.google.leanbacklauncher did nothing. PM hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher did the trick.

I ended up using xbmc launcher in conjunction with spmc. Love this setup. Next up is figuring out a torrent solution.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] DBCAB:
Ty for reply the com.google.android.leanbacklauncher is what some here with the 2017 model have been trying already if there following my guide at start of this thread, as for rooting to get rid of a launcher I don't know if people would like to do this, if I find a solution for the new 2017 model owners I will post it here but ty for the info. If anyone with 2017 model gets this working to hide the launcher without root please post it in this thread ty.
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] jonhentai:
Sorry, my bad. I didn't see the "no root" in the thread title. My guess is that given that "permissions" error on the 2017 devices, root is going to be required. Happy hunting though!
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] alero5752:
Dude, obviously "su" will not work if you are not rooted. Rooting gives you "Super User" privileges. No root access = No su access
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] NSDroider:
Well it wasn't obvious to me, "Dude".
[Shield Android TV Themes and Apps] paulsavo:
any updates?