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[Fire TV General] what2use:
I was told that your launcher would solve many of the problems with the ATV Launcher I am using on my Android Box.

Do you have a version. or can it be modified, so that there is no logo such as the amazon firetv or nvidia shield logo?

Thanks
[Fire TV General] what2use:
My android tv box has the ability to select the defauly launcher builtin. Do I need the launcher manager or button remapper apps?

Can I just use the wolf launcher itself?
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
@SweenWolf would it be possible to add a link to 'Display & Sounds' from the settings page to the launch manager?
[Fire TV General] bigr1979:
Thanks very much for this great launcher.

I have just installed the latest Amazon update to 6.2.8.0 and now boot up takes about 40 seconds longer with the Wolf launcher set as custom launcher as opposed to the Amazon one. Has anyone else experienced this or have any idea how to fix this as didn't have this problem on previous 6.2.7.7
[Fire TV General] jgpalmeiro:
I'm experiencing the same problem
[Fire TV General] beejkitsune:
I'm not getting any launchers (except the manager itself) showing up as an option. I've got Wolf Launcher installed, both latest versions. Any suggestions?
[Fire TV General] punkrockfan:
hi guys

so if i just want to use a ccustom launcher like wolf launcher i will have to do adb things?

FIRETV SETTINGS (2.6)

*ANY FIREOS (Version 71 or lower)

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 (not necessary for app working)

needed for package overlay/prime accessibility workaround.

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

is this basic to go for or just a topping?

i am not good with adb(
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
It can be modified, it also has some bug fixed and i do have a version without any status bar logo.

You can use it with native Android method without any extra apps.

No, unfortunately it cannot be added without root.

Yeah its a known issue (for devices with new updated UI), I'm pushing an update in a few minutes or hours (install only if you have updated to new Amazon UI)

Just make sure you have installed a single custom launcher only, multiple launcher functionality will be removed, or it can be retained also, but I'll have to patch every known Custom launcher.

Tell me which option do you want, for now I'm removing that, may come back in future release.

Where are you not getting the option, you have to click the dropdown and select any launcher/non launcher app

you don't have to do adb thing if you are on FireOS 6 or 7

Install Launcher Manager, it will set itself up.

Any FireOS 5 guys here? I want someone to test the Launcher Manager for it,

It will not be as instant as FireOS 6 & 7 Version on boot (will take few seconds to start on boot)

and there will be 5 sec delay after pressing home, but other bugs are fixed.

it will not open the launcher randomly. So anyone interested??
[Fire TV General] jgpalmeiro:
I only have a custom launcher, yours, so no problem.

Thanks for your job.
[Fire TV General] punkrockfan:
well looks a littel bit simple and empty on first use but without all them crappy advertisement and since latest update fire os went some slow, better with wolf launcher

thx a lot for the thread
[Fire TV General] bigr1979:
Thanks so much for the update to fix the slow boot time on new UI. Unfortunately I can't get this fix to work. I first disabled custom launcher, then uninstalled 1.0.7. I then installed 1.0.8 and enabled custom launcher but boot time still just as long, is there something else I need to do?
[Fire TV General] Tejas tedi:
Here is Logcat from firestick lite which has delay during boot

Amazon launcher set as default(no delay): https://del.dog/amazonlauncher

Wolf launcher set as default(delay): https://del.dog/WolfLauncher
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Thanks, I'll have a look at it.
[Fire TV General] punkrockfan:
so with wolf launcher there is no chance any more to change fire 4 k sticks audio settings hm?

screen/audio settings to skip between pcm, dolby and so?

ist lost since launcher manager and using wolf launcher(
[Fire TV General] zabihjan:
Today my 4k stick started randomly restarting every 5 minutes, I checked to see if any update on launcher manager, updated mine to 1.0.8 and I still have issue. I removed launcher manager completely and there is no restarts. Am I alone in this issue?
[Fire TV General] zspeciman:
Incredible work, finally a launcher that is intuitive and simple.

Regarding FIRETV SETTINGS (2.6) *ANY FIREOS (Version 71 or lower). I get a parse error when installing on os5, in either my 1st gen fire stick or fire box gen 2. However fos5 settings1.04 works fine. And in my firetv 4k, once wolf launcher and launcher manager are installed, everything works flawlessly and quick, so I don't understand what the firetv settings 2.6 is about.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
How many times a day do you change your auduo settings.

This cannot be changed outside of stock launcher, you can disable custom launcher to change the settings, then enable that again.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
You can reinstall LM 1.0.8 from scratch.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
FIRETV SETTINGS was used to change launcher in firetv, then Amazon decided to kill it with their newer OS, it worked on FireOS 5, 6 & 7. Launcher Manager replaced FIRETV SETTINGS for FireOS 6 and 7.

And seperate project was created for FireOS 5 (FOS5 Settings) and now its also replaced with Launcher Manager (FOS5)

https://xdaforums.com/attachments/launcher-manager-fos5-_1-0-6-apk.5281739/

So you should use this on your FireOS 5
[Fire TV General] zabihjan:
I removed previous versions of LM and WL and cleared caches of all apps on my firestick 4k, switched off my tv from the wall socket and next morning i nstalled both wolf launcher and launcher manager 1.0.8 and I still have same issue. I guess only option to try would be to factory reset my device to see if it helps.
[Fire TV General] punkrockfan:
yeah, never had this issue on 4k stick
[Fire TV General] DirtyAngelicaSecured:
Launcher Manager is awesome! The Ultimate version does not make any internet connections, but the non-Ultimate version does. You have Wolf Launcher version that does not use the internet at all. Can you make a version of Launcher Manager the same way (without internet use) ?
[Fire TV General] FransisFor:
Dear SweenWolf,

i've been using WolfLauncher since 1 year, works great.

After the latest Amazon update i've got the same "slow boot (40 seconds)" problem. I'm not using Launcher Manager.

Did you need some more information to investigate this annoying problem?

Thank you very much for you work.
[Fire TV General] fx6666:
Hello Mr. Wolf :)

thanks for your amazing work on these projects. If you still need a logcat from a FireTV Stick 4K I would be happy to help.

I am on 1.08 and also experiencing the slow boot problem after my stick somehow managed to upgrade although I blocked the update servers in my router.
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Did it work??

I added in-app updator in the app (non-ultimate version), but due to boot delay issue i didn't use the in-app updator. It checks for app update when you open Launcher Manager.

I only looked at the logs once and i will check again when I am free, if you can post your logs also then it will be great.

You should have used the update blocker app to block the updates internally, then you could have uninstalled the app, there is no need to block addresses on your router, amazon has many.
[Fire TV General] fx6666:
Yeah, I learned this the hard way now...

Logs are attached

EDIT: Attachements didn't show. I uploaded them below

with wolf-launcher:

Ubuntu Pastebin

pastebin.ubuntu.com

with stock launcher:

Ubuntu Pastebin

pastebin.ubuntu.com
[Fire TV General] zabihjan:
No it did not work for me, I had to uninstall both again and wait for an fix
[Fire TV General] jgpalmeiro:
Hi,

Do you expect to have a new version with the slow boot fixed soon??? I love the launcher!!!!
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Did you try v1.0.8 on the OP? It has a fix for the slow boot after the latest update
[Fire TV General] jgpalmeiro:
Updated to 1.0.8 and, sorry, delay is still there.
[Fire TV General] gabardal:
Great job, specially the FIRETV SETTINGS 2.6, loving the mouse function, any plans to add swipe support? Cheers!
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Can you again take the logs but with internet disconnected?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
swipe or scroll functionality is already added. you can press Fast Forward and Rewind button to scroll, they work in pair so if you can to change from horizontal to vertical scroll, just press menu button once (in scroll mode).

But i think i skipped some updates to the app, latest is 3.0. will be up in few minutes.
[Fire TV General] munlochy:
Generally this works really well for me on firestick 4k but when I turn it on i get a profile select screen showing all the family's amazon profiles. If I choose my profile or press the home button it goes to wolf launcher. But if my son selects his profile it goes to the amazon kids page. Is there any way to avoid this profile selection screen and go straight to wolf launcher?
[Fire TV General] law666:
Hi, just to add my experience. Boot load time is approx 40 seconds longer using newest wolf lancher. Would be great if it coukd be fixed. The app is great btw, really enjoy using it. Thank you
[Fire TV General] redultra82:
Does anyone else get the blue screen and logo flash up when they press home?
[Fire TV General] Ero1976:
Hi I'm trying to use launcher manager 1.0.6 for the firestick 2nd generation using 5.3.7.8 firmware I done exactly as the book says with downloading the toolbox app to phone and the launcher to the device everything worked great till I pressed the home button on remote and it jumps to the Amazon launcher then I press on launcher again and it jumps back perfectly so just wondering is it just a blip with the launcher software or is there anything more I can try to make the home button default to the wolf launcher thanks..
[Fire TV General] cannondale0815:
I came here to say that I enjoy using the launcher on my Chromecast w/ Google TV since yesterday. Well done & thank you!
[Fire TV General] simonho1989:
would you mind to share how do you perform ADB shell command in your code?
[Fire TV General] Alberhasky:
Same issue, I have updated to latest version and still have the long boot delay, could it be that when the launch manager disables the stock launcher, it might be disabling a service it's not supposed to and that's why the boot time is so long?
[Fire TV General] Alberhasky:
You need that to use ADB shell from your phone to the Firestick, just put your Firestick's IP address and connect to it
[Fire TV General] Alberhasky:
@SweenWolf Any update or fix for the long boot time? Any ADB command or anything that we could try to fix it temporarily?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
the the app which handles the kids profile has to be disabled. and I'm on older version of FireOS and I don't have profiles option. if you provide info about the app name then I will try to do something.

For now I don't have any fixed for that

It means somehow the launcher is getting killed and cannot be resumed, when you are pressing home button then its loading everything to the ram once again.

Have you setup the app correctly, meaning have you given the app proper permissions? and after that a restart is required.

you can use "adblibrary" from github, or you can just search "Remote ADB Shell" on Playstore.

The launcher manager just disable amazon stock launcher, and amazon tries their best to include whatever they can to their launcher, and I have no idea what the device is looking for at the boot time as I am on older version of FireOS.

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I have done some changes to gather some information

I have attached 2 apps (For Fireos)

If your device is still on older FireOS with older UI then Wolf Launcher will natively handle the settings of Amazon Hud.

As Amazon does not send "BOOT_COMPLETED" broadcast when the device starts up and takes 30 secs to do so, I have added a function to wolf launcher which will start the launcher manager services when its started. (can also be triggered if system restarts the launcher.) you will hear an audible beep when this happens, its added for debugging purpose only.

If setup correctly then Launcher Manager should interpret "Settings" from hud on Newer FireOS.

I have no info if the system is booted up but is not finishing the bootanimation, or if the system is taking the extra time to load something which is not available causing it to take longer to finish the process.

When the system boots and will call the launcher then will it call it in 40 seconds or will it beep after 1:30 minutes
[Fire TV General] Alberhasky:
So are these new files meant to fix the problem or help debug it?
[Fire TV General] munlochy:
Not sure how best to identify the app which the firestick boots to the profile screen, don't think it is what you need but the stock launcher is kftvlauncher.

Really appreciate all the excellent work you do...
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Debugging
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Install these both apps, launch current activity click on "Allow", click on "Start Floating Window",

Click on "Grant".

A popup box should appear on top left,

open kids profile.

note the text on the Popup box, post the text here.

and uninstall both apps.

Note:

text should be something like

com.test

com.test.TestActivity
[Fire TV General] munlochy:
Great, just done that. For your awareness, the selection screen I get when turning on the TV is below. View attachment 5329657

The text in the pop-up box on this screen is:

com.amazon.ftv.profilepicker

com.amazon.ftv.profilepicker.ui.PickerActivity

Interestingly when I load into one of the child profiles there is no pop-up box, the child profiles seem quite locked down so very few of my apps are available i.e. no Kodi etc.

Thanks for your help
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Thanks but i need more than that, can you send me a screenshot of any of the profile opened, you can blur whatever you want. I just want a basic layout.

I also need some apks but i will extract them from official firmware.

Did you say this screen pops up when you turn on the TV, when is that?

With wolf launcher or without wolf launcher.

I need some info because this could cause a slow boot.
[Fire TV General] cannondale0815:
I've been using Wolf Launcher on my CCGTV for a few days now and love it. Really the only request I have is as follows:

In the original CCGTV launcher, the back button would launch ambient mode (slide show) when on the home screen. Wish this would also work in Wolf Launcher.
[Fire TV General] munlochy:
When the firestick is switched on at the wall or reset it boots to the launcher manager screen. However, most of the time I use standby button which also puts the TV into standby. When turning it back on, some of the time it opens at the wolf launcher, some of the time it opens the last running app (normally kodi) but most of the time it opens at the amazon profile selection screen which was shown in the screenshot above. At all times this is with wolf launcher installed and selected as the custom launcher via launcher manager.

If I select the child profile, this screen briefly appears while it loads:

View attachment 5330565

And then this is the child profile home screen:

View attachment 5330567

If I then switch to an adult profile and press home it takes me to the wolf launcher home but the launcher then doesn't work properly, the apps are not showing and the only thing that works is long pressing home button. Example pic below with the main apps I use not showing:

View attachment 5330569

It takes a reset to get it working again.

Software version info:

View attachment 5330571

Hope that this is helpful. If you need anything else then please let me know....
[Fire TV General] danny_bhoy67:
Thanks to the dev for a great app.

I don't suppose there is anyway to integrate the voice search function with Wolf Launcher? I'm guessing that it is a feature exclusive to the stock launcher, which is a real shame.
[Fire TV General] Alekos:
is there a launch manager for CCGTV? I didn't see one on the op page, just the wolf launcher for it.
[Fire TV General] Alberhasky:
There is, it's not posted here but I'll attach it in here for you...
[Fire TV General] Alekos:
Thank you so much..sorry for asking, I really appreciate it!

I've supported SweenWolf since the beginning (even tried to donate a few times but it never went through.... Maybe Sween can reply or send me a dm with a Bitcoin address that I can donate to this time)
[Fire TV General] Alberhasky:
@SweenWolf any update on the ongoing slow boot issue after latest interface upgrade?
[Fire TV General] xoxo_xdagirl91:
is there a version without any logo?
[Fire TV General] AcidDemon:
I'm trying to set up the ATV Launcher on my Formuler GTV box. I have adb enabled and I can select Enable different launcher, he connects locally but the launcher stays the same.

I took a look at the screenshots and if I looked correctly I should even be able to select the launcher, but I don't get any displayed.

OS is Android 9
[Fire TV General] Alekos:
Techdoctor's tutorial page has new launchers and LMs for all 3 models (and option to remove logo)
[Fire TV General] jaibubwan:
Hello, I've installed Launcher Manager 1.0.8 (from this thread's attachments) on an Nvidia Shield Pro (latest 2019 model & updates). But it doesn't seem to be working.

I have Developer options enabled with Network debugging enabled.

When I start Launcher Manager, the only two options I can navigate to are 'Launcher Options' & 'Developer Options'.

When I click 'Enable Custom Launcher' it does a quick pop-up then returns to the Launcher Manager main menu.

But the main menu remains the same as before. I can only select between 'Launcher Options' (to enable or disable) & 'Developer Options'.

I see no way to set a custom launcher (such as the Wolf Launcher installed from this thread's attachments).

BTW throughout this entire process, the left side menu displays "Current Launcher" as "Android TV Home".
[Fire TV General] Hot-Proton:
I can not use Launcher Manager. I have USB Debugging on and give all permission but on my Shield TV 2019 i dont get the new TV Layout.
[Fire TV General] alksndb:
I in poco X3 I with android 11 with ADB comand removed

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.msa.global

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.analytics

com.google.android.ext.services

org.ifaa.aidl.manager

After phone restart I get bootlop.

If I run

G:\platform-tools>adb shell

surya:/ $ pm enable com.google.android.ext.services

cmd: Can't find service: package

How you fix this error "cmd: Can't find service: package"?
[Fire TV General] AlexRuEkb:
Hi!

I use this version. Sometimes I need to change the audio in the settings of my Amazon 4K stick, before that I need to turn off the custom launcher, then change the audio, for example to PCM, then turn off the stock Amazon launcher again with Ultimate. Would you add the Audio settings menu to Ultimate?
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I've asked for that before, SweenWolf said it would require root:

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-firetv-...e-launcher-without-root.4176349/post-84839979
[Fire TV General] GldRush98:
Just switched to this on my Nvidia Shield after Google's new adware update to the stock launcher.

This launcher is great! I probably should have switched to it a while ago, but didn't have the full motivation to until now.

Thanks for your work on it.
[Fire TV General] Chocka99:
Allready seeking couple days but so far no luck. I try to find a shortcuts maker which is compatible with the Wolflauncher, that I can create manual tiles within homescreen with system tasks. Several tried already but so far only an errors that it aint compatible. Is there an app or option to do so?
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
First of all sorry for late reply, i was busy.

Try Wolf Launcher 0.1.9

Yeah voice is handled by our beloved alexa and she talks to amazon only.

use ATV version of Launcher Manager.

nope

yeah, use latest Wolf Launcher (0.1.9)

if the launcher is a google one then try "Launcher Manager (ATV)" or you can use Launcher Manager Ultimate (a bit overkill, use the ultimate version only after reading the note.)

You used the Launcher Manager for FireTV which is not compatible with Android TV, you can use "Launcher Manager (ATV)" from the OP as it is for Android TV.

Use "Launcher Manager (ATV)" from the OP

type

adb shell
pm list packages -d

and try to enable the apps on the list.

i am saying try because you most likely have softbricked your device and your services aren't running.

in which case youll have to factory reset your device.

yeah cannot be done without root. (adb may be able to change the settings)

well that's not a cheap device, it should not have a single ad, disappointed in google. and thanks.

There's an app named "Shortcut Maker" in Play store. it can create shortcuts to anything. but its mainly for the touch devices so you may need a physical mouse or any other mouse app to navigate.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
@SweenWolf Do you have a development thread for the FireOS Debloat Tool? Is V4 the latest version for FireOS7, and is the best place to download it from TechDoctor's website?

PS I tried Shortcut Maker on my 2nd gen FireTV Cube, but whenever I try to create a shortcut, I get the toast message 'shortcuts not supported by launcher'.
[Fire TV General] MrTooPhone:
Installed Wolf Launcher 0.1.9 on my Firestick. Worked great with one exception which is not an issue for me; the status bar does not show a USB connected even though I have an active USB stick connected. I have never used a third party launcher, thanks for a great product!
[Fire TV General] danben7:
Having some trouble with the mouse tool from FireTV Settings_3.0.apk.

I'm running a new Fire Stick 4K, latest firmware.

Using Wolf Launcher

I've given the permissions via adb:

pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

pm grant com.wolf.firetvsettings android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

when I go into the FireTV settings app, it have this:

>Accessibility Services: Stopped

>Watchdog Service: Started

>Secure Permissions: Granted

>Selected Launcher: Wolf Launcher

>Enable Mouse Service is ticked.

but when I press "start service" - it hangs on saying "Started" but doesn't seem to actually have done anything.

Leaving the app, going to home screen, then returning to FireTV Settings_3.0 returns it back to the "Accessibility Services" "stopped" state

The mouse never works on any screen? I've tried every remote button combination, double tapping play, holding play, etc. Any ideas what's going wrong?

I'm guessing it's got something to do with the accessibility service or permission to activate that service going wrong, but I don't know how to fix it?
[Fire TV General] Intenti0n:
Do you have launcherX installed ? If so , uninstall that first and then run launcher manager again
[Fire TV General] Notefan2:
Привет. У меня есть Fire Stick TV 4k. Установил лаунчер волк 0.1.9. Пытался добавить виджеты, не вышло. Команды adb, которые были в этой ветке, не проходят. При добавлении появляется такое окно. Помощь

Mod translation: Hello. I have a Fire Stick TV 4k. Installed wolf launcher 0.1.9. Tried to add widgets, didn't work. The adb commands that were in this branch do not work. When adding, such a window appears. Help