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[Fire TV General] zyxmon:
HDMI-CEC now works ok. I had to turn off/on my TV and search hdmi devices. Alexa also works. I do also use LeanBack Launcher.

One of the users on Russian forum reports he has no audio after changing launcher. Probably he will post more details here.
[Fire TV General] aaronm32:
I have a firestick 4k on OS 6.2.7.3 and when I disable the stock launcher using Sween wolf's settings fix the IMDB app no longer launches. Is anyone else having that issue?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
IMDB uses a part of Amazon Launcher, which isn't there anymore
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Fos7 "Manage Applications" Button will be fixed on the next app update.
[Fire TV General] geno_1:
Fantastic! How about Fos5 compatibility?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Fos5 is still on waiting list, need tester for that, who can also provide me with a logcat
[Fire TV General] jennifer89:
Such an amazing update, thanks, SweenWolf! Everything works great and I've now blocked Amazon updates on all my 4Ks as well. Good riddance, stock launcher!

Actually, I also still have an old firestick on FOS 5 and Wolf launcher works quite well, with basically zero issues, even the latest version that you released yesterday. It's just that FireOS_Settings 1.7 won't install, as other users have pointed out. Any chance it could be tweaked to run on FOS 5 as well? Regardless, 4K is back up and running, and I'm already a happy gal!
[Fire TV General] geno_1:
I'm happy to test for you and get you logcat
[Fire TV General] GRIMLOCK7:
I see that the recent issues occur on fireos 6/7 but I'm having the issue on fireOS 5.2.7.4 2nd gen fire stick, yet I rarely see OS 5 talked about. (The home button no longer defaults to the custom launcher anymore)
[Fire TV General] AlexRuEkb:
Thank you very much for blocking the Amazon launcher! The only reason is there is no full access to the FireOs_settings 1.7 settings, in particular to the system sound settings and the choice of audio outputs (stereo, dts)? is it possible to implement it in the future?
[Fire TV General] pras_pp:
Shortcut to Display & Sounds

Yes, a shortcut to Display & Sounds settings would be very useful in FireOs_settings.
[Fire TV General] TShadow:
Disabling the firehomestarter and native launcher on OS 5.2.7.4 does not work from adb. Gives an exception about java due to being system apps. So need another solution if any.
[Fire TV General] what2use:
I get an error trying to install the FireOS_Settings_1.7.apk on al of my firesticks. It displays "there was an error parsing the package"

I have tried downloading the file again and still get this error
[Fire TV General] Alekos:
Your latest "FireOS_Settings_1.7" works Perfectly on the FireTVStick-4K. Amazing work SweenWolf!!:svetius:
[Fire TV General] what2use:
get rid of firetv logo in wolf launcher

How do you get rid of the annoying firetv logo in the top left corner?

The reason I want a replacement launcher is to get rid of the annoying amazon advertisements including the logo
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
You can use any launcher you want. Use atv launcher pro if you don't want that. Or just hide the status bar in launcher settings.
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
if it's firesticks on fire OS 5, it hasn't been fixed for that yet.
[Fire TV General] what2use:
I want the status bar but not the firetv logo

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That must be it. My firesticks are on OS 5.2.7.4
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
I know that's it. Lol many people have already complained.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Changed App from FireOS Settings to Launcher Manager

Changelog:

Changed app name

Fixed "Manage Applications" button on fos 7

Added a feature of FireTVSettings (reopens last running app after firetv wakes from sleep)

Fould a bug, will fix when i am free.

You are free to use any launcher of your choice

Wolf Launcher 0.1.6 :

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5074645&d=1596687827
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Dude! Nice job! Works perfectly.

Do you think you can add the "Android settings" setting back to wolf Launcher and have it launch the "Launch Manager" app. That would be sick. Thanks again, also do you accept bitcoin for donation? The PayPal link doesn't work for my country for some reason.
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Been doing some more testing. Having last used app enabled doesn't always work. Sometimes it will just go to my launcher and sometimes it will go to the last used app

Could the app be dying in the background? Maybe you should give it a notification and set the app at high priority? Might do the trick
[Fire TV General] pras_pp:
Display & Sounds Settings

Can you add a shortcut to "Display & Sounds" settings in Launcher_Manager?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
If I can, I will.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Wolf Launcher 0.1.7 for FireTV

Changelog:

Version 0.1.7

Android Settings in Application Menu now redirects to Launcher Manager

(to access the Stock Amazon settings, Enable Stock Amazon launcher from Launcher manager, Long press home > settings)

I am DONE for now, bye
[Fire TV General] geogaddi47:
I can't get the home button to launch anything after I disable the Amazon Launcher, I just get a black screen. I'm using F4K and have Wolf Launcher installed. Does anyone know why this is happening?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
What version are you running? And are there more than one launcher?
[Fire TV General] Redhawk2000:
Have to uninstall 0.1.6 first?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Download it again
[Fire TV General] Intenti0n:
did you install to internal storage ?. Both custom launcher and Launcher manager need to be installed there.

You can see a full step by step guide here on the 4K firestick & 2nd Gen cube
[Fire TV General] Redhawk2000:
Worked ?
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Thanks a lot man you're the best
[Fire TV General] CuF:
Not Amazon specific, but is it possible for you to add a line for 'inputs' to WolfLauncher? I use Leanback for Fire on my Android TV, but it's pretty thin on options.
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Found bug (freeze) open android settings from the launcher, press down to network then press back or home and the launcher will freeze and you have to reboot the device. You might have to do this a few times to get it to freeze
[Fire TV General] meserak86:
settings on cube

I did install atv laucher pro + settings apk on cube... aplication manager button is not working, and after disabling amazon i need to reboot cube to let atv launcher unbug, but is working... thx... can you fix app manager button?
[Fire TV General] bilbobaggans:
Can't install Settings APK

Get the message "There was a problem parsing the package." when I try to install FireOS_Settings_1.7.apk
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Looks like it doesn't actually open the last app you were in. I left with Netflix on the screen, turn tv off and went back to the TV and it had another app open.

Is there no way to make it more accurate on what it reopens?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
I will fix the bugs,

But I'm taking a break.

I will not do anything till then.

You can use the launcher manager with Wolf Launcher 0.1.6, or you can use any launcher of your choice, its your device not mine.

About he launching last app part, i have used different method in this app for that, because older one doesn't work now. And I haven't put any time in that. I just coded and published.

So I will fix that but after my break.

There are many experienced devs here which will help you out in technical terms and there are many experienced guys here, ask them they will take care of you.

Good luck till then. Bye
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Okay no problem. Enjoy your break :) thanks very much for all you've done so far. Sounds good
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Duplicate post.
[Fire TV General] aaronm32:
Is it possible to undo or disable the blocker in the future if I decide I want to get updates? Just want to make sure before I enable it. Thanks!
[Fire TV General] geno_1:
Yes, you can use the tool to un-do the block and allow updates again. Of course, the update may likely break some mods that have been done to the device, like custom launchers.
[Fire TV General] what2use:
Tried this on my Firestick 4k OS 6.2.7.3

Settings app will not install. When you try to install the apk the installer window opens then the firestick is locked up. There is no cursor and I triedusing the upper round button to select install but nothing happens

After 30-45 seconds the install window closes

There are no new apps listed so it appears that the settings app does not install on this firestick either. So far we are batting zero. It will not install on any of my firesticks 2ndgen or 4k
[Fire TV General] Intenti0n:
Make sure you are not installing to USB. Both apps must be installed to Internal storage
[Fire TV General] what2use:
I don't have a USB plugged into any of my firesticks so that is not the problem
[Fire TV General] TShadow:
Received some new smaller updates the last day. When running the launcher app and trying to disable the launcher it freezes the ADB connection and I've to reboot to get it back.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Its normal,

When you see "Install Update" in About section, most if not all times, ADB stops working and device goes offline, sometimes alexa stop working, a reboot is required.

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The device must be nougat or higher.

So you are saying, when you are installing "Launcher Manager", the package manager is getting stuck.

Reenable "Install from Unknown sources" and also adb debugging, restart and try again
[Fire TV General] jambon13:
Is this on filelinked anywhere with a guide, miss mine since the update, love the work
[Fire TV General] Alekos:
TechDoctorUK on youtube has step by step on latest video. It's easy to install, I just removed all my previous Launch Managers, Settings and launcher apps, rebooted , installed latest wolf launcher and launcher settings (found in this thread). Then open the launcher to make sure it opens, then open the Launcher Settings (latest one SweenWolf released a few pages back) and press 'disable stock launcher'

This couldn't be an easier installation. Just make sure you go into "Manage Applications" and remove all previous things that could interfere.

I also installed Update Blocker and Debloater, all created by SweenWolf, and steps/downloads found on TechDoctorUk's videos.

All of these work 100% on "Fire_TV_Stick_4K" on version 6.2.7.3 and lower. I've done it 3 times, all without any issues. It also works on 2nd gen "Fire_TV_Cube".
[Fire TV General] geogaddi47:
I will try uninstalling a previous installation of Wolf Launcher and then updating to the current version to see if it solves my problems. Is there any way to back up Wolf Launcher's settings and restore them? It took me a while to configure it to my taste
[Fire TV General] TShadow:
Yes I know, but even after rebooting when clicking "disable launcher" ADB still locks up with the screen "when you see this for more than 10 seconds etc.". I do reboot, but always the same. When I try to give the same adb commands as your launcher app does from my PC I get a java exception error about that I can't disable system apps.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Dude, one shell at one time,

If you are seeing that dialog on the screen that means your TV is currently connected to another adb server.

just disconnect your pc adb

Either

adb kill-server

Or

adb disconnect

Close Remote ADB shell if you have installed, and any other app which uses adb.

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You can upgrade, no need to uninstall
[Fire TV General] borgib:
I too have this problem . I'm trying to install it on my 4k box. Not stick it cube.

Edit: I read further back and now know this is because my device is on FireOS 5. I'll continue to wait patiently :)
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
[MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION] , do you have a link to your newest launcher , been up all night trying to sort out the mess of the ATV Magisk Module....we're back on an even kiel now. just the launcher to add now m8 ive installed launchX and wrote the permissions just need to add your latest.

Thanks in advance
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Back on 7.1?

Here you go

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5095257&d=1599737680
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Just normal rooted 6.2.6.8 , nothing else except the launcher and launchx ..ran the debloat script . Thats perfect for me

Cheers again

Appreciated
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Want to try something?

Launches straightaway,

Prime video works normally, all controls hides normally, after leaving prime video custom launcher will open after 4 sec, other are instant.

Note:

These needs Accessibility to work, older method
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Yes definitely , I hate that delay where it goes to amazon home screen first bro..

You're a diamond thanks man ...will do this just now
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Install both files first, then turn on adb

Open helper, grant adb permissions, it will setup the app and then uninstall itself
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Sorted ... Don't think it's a good idea messing with xposed modules with firetv ....seem to clash a lot ..

Thanks again [emoji2936]
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
IMO, you should use Unrooted ROM with locked bootloader
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Definitely , I have lost my storage but I knew that before I carried out the mod . I just wanted rid of the updates and before you figured out the new replacement for the accessibility I had already unlocked .

Rooting has its pros but there seems to be more cons these days as companies deploy countermoves against it , signature verification etc
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
You should know, I rooted my stick just for this purpose, and spent five days messing with it, after that reverted everything.

So that i can use my apps without losing anything.

Peacock TV doesn't work with root. And faced random reboots also, it was not stable, and a average user should not root.
[Fire TV General] TShadow:
Yes, Sweenwolf. I know this. There is no other adb server connected. What I did was trying first your app, but adb on the stick locked up. Then rebooted, no PC or anything else connected. Tried again, same story. Rebooted, connected with a remote shell and tried the commands to disable the native launcher, got java exception.

But ok, thanks for your time. You're a real nice guy helping others. I have to accept that is doesn't work. It's only the home button, the launcher boots fine and works. Maybe on the other stick with OS 5 which I also have, there will be a solution.
[Fire TV General] geogaddi47:
It says there is a package name conflict and won't update unfortunately. Is there any way to override this? Thanks
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Redownload, I accidentally uploaded wrong version.
[Fire TV General] geno_1:
Works flawlessly on my Fire TV 4K (Fire OS 6) and Cube (Fire OS 7). Any hope of making this play nice with Fire OS 5 as well?
[Fire TV General] dougie175:
Does anyone know how to repair the link to "Android settings" in Wolf Launcher?

Basically I have, unlocked, rooted, installed Wolf Luancher and FireTools on 7 on my FTV 4K sticks (I have them on each TV around the house), but 1 of them I seem to have broken the link between pressing the "Android Settings" button in the context menu and the FireTools actually opening, when pressed it does nothing in 0.1.7 and the original version of Wolf Launcher. In 0.1.6 it goes to the original Amazon settings menu

I have tried several different version of the FireTools apk but still it fails to open from the "Android Settings" within Wolf Launcher, firetools will happily launch and has full root access if I just press on the app icon in the launcher its just the link between the context menu and the app which seems to have broken

I previously granted permission for it to access the firetool "Forever" which was working well, but it was broken when updating to a newer version of Firetools, I have tried rolling backwards installing older versions of wolf and older version of firetools to get it working again but I always find the same problem where it would have previously opened firetools now it does nothing.

I have even gone to the extreme of wiping in TWRP and setting up the full stick again, reinstalling Magisk, reinstalling launcherx, reinstalling wolf and running the commands to install and setup firetools again, all with previously working versions but I am hitting the same problem. I am guessing it is something which is not quite right that even the wipe didn't resolve.

Anyone got any ideas how I can try and repair the link between the wolf launcher context menu and actually loading firetools?

Thanks
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Just install the atv launcher Pro and use that with ftvlaunchx or download wolf's newer build of launcher ... Wolf's mod doesn't have android settings because he has his own settings manager that couples with the launcher.
[Fire TV General] aznh1988:
I second that request..

Works amazing on my Fire Tv OS6 & Fire Stick 4K but my daughters 2nd gen would help her without all those ads..
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Are you using wolf's firetv settings app along with launcher??? I was of the impression his settings/launcher would work on the tank (2nd gen) also? [MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION] any thoughts, did you not have a workaround for the tank OS 5 updates too m8?
[Fire TV General] victorparra:
Not working

Hello! I'm following all the spets but "accessibility Services" appear: Stopped. How can I grant access to it?
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
What version of fireos are you on and what device ?

Is your device rooted?

If you're on the latest os you will have to install manager
[Fire TV General] HoreaM:
I see you offer great support to this topic and wanted to firstly thank you for that. Would you be able to make the home button work for custom launchers on 5.2.7.4? FTVLaunchX stopped working with the new update and FireTV Settings / Manager are incompatible with FireOS 5.
[Fire TV General] aznh1988:
It's been requested a few times already. Many sure hope a non-root version will come out for 2ng gen. sticks. Fingers crossed
[Fire TV General] kaeel:
Remove the launcher which no longer work

Hi im not sure if this has been requested but I'd like to remove this launcher completely from my fire stick 4k now that it no longer works. How do I do that?
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
It does work if you are using 4k stick you just need to configure it to work on 6.2.7.3.

Get wolf's firetv settings manager
[Fire TV General] kaeel:
I'm sorry, I'm very lost at finding this. Can you please suggest how I can do this step by step? I've read through all the pages but am still very confused.

P.s. I'm using non rooted 4k firestick
[Fire TV General] Sus_i:
Idk, but I guess with 'wolf's fireTV settings' he mean [MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION]
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Refer to this post

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83468741&postcount=461

Use the updated version
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
Not sure if there is a workaround for the fireos version 5.2.7.4 on tank (2nd gen), Montoya (1st gen) sticks or Bueller(1st gen) Sloane (2nd gen)FireTV boxes with regard to Ftvlaunchx.

I'm sure it requires root to be able to modify system settings as they pushed an update through which disabled adb interaction on accessibility (home button) settings.

If you're device can be rooted (a stick before approx Dec 2019) or if you have one of the mentioned boxes.

I would certainly recommend unlocking your device and using a pre-rooted firmware for more control over your device. This will let you permanently install a launcher of your choice or if you like return to stock amazon launcher.

Regards
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
I have something for FireOS 5 devices, its not that great (uses another method)

And takes about 4 to 5 seconds to open the launcher because of this

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/36910222

And I am not getting enough time to finish that project.
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
[MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION] that's great, I'm sure the users of the os 5 will appreciate it if at least they can use the home button. Excellent.

Perhaps [MENTION=10401573]0815hoffi[/MENTION] or someone else may be able to adjust with your permission of course.

I've not seen anything else around lately, I've not really been bothering with the tank or Sloane since getting 4k stick.

Hope your doing OK Wolf, keep it real man.

Respect
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
For FireOS 5

Install FOS5 Settings and Amazon Settings on your TV.

Install FireTV Toolbox on your Android Phone or Android Emulator

Enable USB debugging on FireTV

Open FireTV Toolbox on your phone, enter IP address of your FireTV

and click on connect.

On main page

Click on Setup FireTV Settings

FOS5 Settings will open on your FireTV shortly.

Select your launcher

And enable "launcher detection"

Click on save.

NOTE:

DUE TO CHANGES MADE BY ANDROID, WE HAVE TO WAIT 5 SECONDS FOR OYR LAUNCHER TO OPEN, SADLY NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THAT.

Or if someone knows and want to share?

To open FireTv settings, either use Settings Icon with Gear (My Amazon Settings app) or disable Launcher detection in FireTVSettings.

Using Amazon Settings will temporarily disable Launcher Detection.

Exiting out of amazon launcher via opening another app with reenable launcher detection
[Fire TV General] epraes:
Thank you for this method for the Fire TV Stick 2nd gen. I can confirm it works flawlessly. The 5-second delay is a minor annoyance. Thank you so much!
[Fire TV General] OathYvne:
Nice job sween. Have you had any time to look at the settings bug and the launching last app bug on wake for 6.2.7.3 version?
[Fire TV General] bilbobaggans:
I can also confirm it works, GREAT JOB

Thank you SweenWolf :good:
[Fire TV General] blitz_7:
Thanks for the fix. I am noticing one thing with this fireos 5 fix and i am wondering if anyone else has seen this too. My apps are randomly closing out back to the wolf launcher. I've noticed it with 3 apps while streaming.

Fyi, i turned off the "fix" and went back to stock and the apps work without issue.
[Fire TV General] aznh1988:
Yes some apps are crashing (Netflix, Disney, Youtube) on initial launch and loads main launcher. Seems the launcher has a small glitch until the service is restored or started again.
[Fire TV General] DarthArmer:
It's pretty glitchy, but it kinda works. Seems to work best by using the back button to exit apps, and whatever you do don't open up the actual Fire TV settings cuz that will completely kill the workaround it until you restart it. Great job though sween getting something going on the older devices. Bravo sir.
[Fire TV General] stewartk:
Tested on 2nd gen fire cube and it’s a no go. It’s missing permission , Write secure setting permission is missing
[Fire TV General] TheRealQubix:
Blargh :( Okay, maybe I can find some other way...

Anyway, I just added a word to Amazon on the project page of FTVLaunchX at https://github.com/codefaktor/FTVLaunchX/

I doubt they will read it but maybe someone over there is listening...
[Fire TV General] lakid06:
port number

Hey guys I am unable to connect to my 4k firestick from the remote adb shell. I think its a port issue but have tried all the suggested ports from 5555 to 5585. What am i doing wrong? Thanks
[Fire TV General] bartjunited:
No problem thank you for this great app.

Works well on both my ftvs using TV launcher
[Fire TV General] JUSTINMARMER:
Whenever I have this problem I find that it's easily fixed by toggling ADB off and then back on again in the Fire TV developer settings. It usually connects after three or four attempts then. Also make sure that you truly are on the same network.
[Fire TV General] stewartk:
It’s android 9 the system is locked down a bit more