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[Android Apps and Games] mrmagicm:
Why not make a "system app launcher" in that case? Maybe it's just not feasable....

"but even if I find how to implement it, this will probably only affect Projectivy, not other installed apps."

=> understood and too bad ;(, newertheless, worths the try because it's cool to use gamepads ;)

Maybe an app installed "can" be programmed to use the gamepad under the environnement it is?

Indeed, I notice this when trying out!

YES I will! So there is a fact, on the hundreds of APKS I've tested on android tv, MANY don't work because of arm compatibility, so nothing to do, but MANY too don't work because of "orientation", for this case, it case be made working with any "app" (I know 2 easy findable on google store) that forces the orientation in "landescape", you set them by default, then the impacted app will work under android TV.

An example of this is "ms-pac-man-mod-apk-2-6-0-260.apk" but there are many other.

The thing is...After installation of the program, you don't know which apks don't work afterward because they work after ;)

These apk must be badly programmed I think and the programmer only think android OS device exists and forget about many tvs under android TV OS which is a bit "different". So putting this on by default on the launcher would increase compatibility, but I suspect it's a system parameter so can't be done.

"Root is not related to a change in memory use whatsoever" I knew that, but root allow you to potentially disable the stock launcher, so it's indirectly related ;)

All the rest you said was very interesting, thank you!!! This clearly respond to my question!
[Android Apps and Games] lvdoan:
This is what I meant about the "show categories title" though unchecked but still showing:

Correct me if I misunderstood the purpose of the "show categories title" option. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] DoctorBRR:
@spocky12,

Thank you very much for the fixes and improvements! (y)

Very good you have added the features to the "Home" and "Back" buttons and the reduction in clock size. I look forward to being able to customize its size and the empty space between the first row and the top of the home screen (top margin like in the image below).

If possible, add ability to go back to the 1st card of the 1st row when to press “Back" button a second time on the launcher home screen (this is the default on the Leanback launcher). :)
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
Privileged apps are either those that are signed with the (private) system signature, or part of the (read-only) system partition. Only the latter can be done, and exclusively with root access, which drastically limits its uses (and may add more issues like prevent OTA from working because the system partition is in an unknown state, so files can't be patched)

Regarding orientation, I wouldn't say they are badly programmed, but rather that the developer never thought about the TV use case (else, either on tablets or smartphones, it makes sense to force orientation as the user can always physically rotate his device). Mods you describe are patched apps that transform orientation=portrait to something like orientation=sensor so that it physically matches the device current orientation. As you guessed, this behavior unfortunately can't be replicated by code (when launching an app, you can't specify an orientation to enforce).

What you describe can't be cusomized yet. "Show category title" only affects the title above the card rows (when the left menus are hidden).
[Android Apps and Games] hisshouburaiken:
Satisfied user checking in. With 3 kids and a readily accessible shield TV in the media room parental controls were a must! The directional codes vice entering a password onscreen is INVALUABLE to parents and I am eternally grateful you did it this way. No more "Turn around, no peeking!"

Feature request: In addition to the afforementioned "less blank space at the top when starting" (I'm coming from FLauncher and loved having a whole simple screen fulla icons) I would like to request that we be allowed to customize the icons for categories. I put all my "restricted" apps (HBO Max, Youtube etc). Or at least for custom user created categories.

I personally got around the two-row multiline restriction with more categories which is working great for me. Keep up the excellent work
[Android Apps and Games] Darkoholic:
Hi Spocky! I'm premium, but where can I find 4.23? I'm on 4.22 :)
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
First page of this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
Hi Spocky, I just discovered and installed your launcher on my Xiaomi Q1 75" TV ! (Android TV 10)

1 word : WOW !!!

this launcher is great , finally I have the hdmi inputs switch available on screen

I have a request , since the top of the start screen is quite empty (maybe to see the background?)

can you move it up a bit?

it would be great if you can map the input popup to the Xiaomi (Mi TV) input button on the remote

(then I can hide the inputs from the home screen)

what does the premium offer extra? can I then set all the color calibration per hdmi input (an internal apps)?

ps: I accidentally launched and changed some Mediatek display (color) settings and now my advanced color settings in the Android menu changed , before I had to put my backlight on max 30 and now i need to increase it a lot (tv isn't that bright anymore). Even after a TV reboot it is still different when I enter the Android image settings

do you know how to reset this?

ps2 : tu est de Paris? je peux traduire les textes en Néerlandais pour toi.

thanks

Renzo from Belgium
[Android Apps and Games] felixxx999:
Guys this is an AMAZING launcher.

I'm going to get the premium asap.

A few questions:

The Watch Next row: It doesn't work for me with Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Criterion Channel. Is there any chance you could add those to Watch Next. If they already are, any help on how to get them to work?

This one is a long shot: Any chance you could add the TV and Movie watchlist from the JUSTWATCH app to two rows on the launcher home screen? One for movies, the other for TV shows. When you click the icon the associated JUSTWATCH page would then pop up. I would kill for something like this.

Thanks again for your great work. I replaced my Sony Bravia launch screen with this and it feels so much less cluttered.
[Android Apps and Games] dabanhfreak:
Thanks for a great launcher, I've replaced the stock Google TV launcer on my NVshield.

Just a bit of feedback that will improve it a bit.

For the homescreen, I would like it that the selected card is highlighted and moves across the screen, rather than scrolling the cards across when choosing.

What I mean is that, I only have 3 favourites apps. When selecting between them, it is not necessary for my left-most app to across off the screen, rather, it just moves right to highlight the next one.

This is also true for the generic TV apps.

Really it is a nitpick, but a nice UI change. Perhaps a toggle?

Also, I can't seem to go to the recent apps screen by double tapping the home button, so an input option would be welcome.
[Android Apps and Games] lvdoan:
@spocky12, I would say that he took the words out of my mouth.
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
Me too the double tap home screen button does nothing... Please explain how to enable this
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
Also ive noticed another bug that is... For channels like SmartTube the channels such as recommended or subscription do not get updated... Also Prime video is not showing up
[Android Apps and Games] lvdoan:
Me too as with SmartTube.
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Are you using latest stn beta?

There were fixes recently regarding atv channel problems. I doubt this is a launcher issue.

The launcher only displays the channels that apps provide. 🤔
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
This is already possible.

Just made a short video to explain.

Double press home for recent apps should be enabled per default on version 4.23. Atleast on my shieldtv it works fine.
[Android Apps and Games] dabanhfreak:
Ah okay, I just tried it. It's a temporary solution for the favourites, though I won't be using it for other categories.

I think it would work better if the selected app could move across 3-4 files to the middle of the screen, then begins to scroll thereafter.

EDIT: also confirmed the double tap works now.
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
@spocky12

Would you maybe consider removing the open command in the long press card menu?

(Or atleast move it down?)

We have short press for that and so the less used option in that menu would not get focussed by default. 😀

Then app settings would be focused by default and the native force close option could be reached faster. 😎
[Android Apps and Games] mrmagicm:
I found a little "annoyance" in Projectivity launcher....I've put the launcher on my android TV....and there is a Battery icon at the top right...is there no way that the app detects it installs on a "android tv" or "android box" and that it removes the battery icon that is only necessary on Smartphones?

No way also to remove a notification? I have rotation installed, and forcing it in landscape mode has created a permanent notification inside the notification menu on left of the battery icon.
[Android Apps and Games] brackenhill_mob:
BUGLET REPORT

Just upgraded to the newest version and all my category headings were reset to "New Category".

Not as bad as the last upgrade which wiped everything but a nuisance if, like me, you have a lot of catgories ;)
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
the latest version has an option to remove battery
[Android Apps and Games] mrmagicm:
Should be applied by default concerning an android box or a TV, is there a way the installer detects this?

Missing a way to remove a notification.

Also, missing, a good task manager to see each task in memory would be very nice!

It would be able to remove a particular task or remove all :)

Missing: A way to change the sounds the launcher does when you move from an app to another
[Android Apps and Games] lvdoan:
Ya, enabling Multiline can do. However, I noticed that when navigating up or down the rows on the home screen the focus did not return to the first card of each row or the last opened card but the right-most one. Furthermore, the row in multiline mode could hold visible on one line less non-android TV cards/icons than the android TV ones of the same size. Do you experience the same?
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
use a external app like:

3C Task Manager - Apps op Google Play

Zeer configureerbaar maar eenvoudige taak manager

play.google.com

Fast Task Killer - Apps on Google Play

Just one tap the app icon to instantly terminate background processes.

play.google.com

I recommend to activate the Android developer options and set the max background tasks to 4 , that will speedup your TV ! (it gets reset after TV reboot)
[Android Apps and Games] mrmagicm:
Thanks Rb1213, 3C Task Manager is interesting but much too many windows for almost nothing....We just need a one button overclocker and a one button memory cleaner....3 Task could be that, but it's not that.
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
@spocky12 :

please let me know what the premium version adds for the money ;-) so I can buy it

if it can make the display/color settings per HDMI input that would be great. (without root?)

I found a small bug:

before I knew you could change the order of the categories,

I moved my inputs to favorites and then removed them from favorites

then there is no way to get the inputs back ! (since I cant move them back to the Inputs category., not all categories show on move to)

I had to clear data and recreate all.

so please either ,modify 'move to ' to show all categories or remove the move to (you can copy and hide)

thanks !
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
lol u can turn it off
[Android Apps and Games] Enrikot:
Thank you for the nice work @spocky12 I've installed Projectivy Launcher in my Chromecast with Google TV and it's working fine. I've disabled stock launcher with ADB commands and it's working ok atm.

A few things I've find that are not working on my case and I hope it can help you.

- I have accessibility service for Projectivy Launcher activated on my Android setting but it appear as deactivated on Projectivy Launcher settings. Not sure if it's working or not because I'm not sure what options are unlocked with it.

- For me one of the best things is the apps channel option. Most of them work fine but not for Kodi or Pluto apps. They appear in the channel menu (all the Pluto channels and all the smart list from Kodi) but when I turn them to visible their channel doesn't appear anywhere. Google play films don't appear as channel also.

- The home button doesn't go to the first app in the first row. Double click on the home button doesn't do anything. I don't know if this can be related to the accessibility service issue. It work fine to go to the home screen when an app is running.

- The "continue watching" category is only feed by the Pluto app now. I'm not really sure if it must be feed by all of them or what.

Btw, I agree with other comment about the excessive good space in the upper part of the screen

I hope this feedback can help you and thank you for the good work.
[Android Apps and Games] sebinity:
Now I've registered almost only for giving a big thanks! The launcher runs great on my 2022 model Sony Bravia and finally brought back the clean channels from the Android TV launcher. At last, no weird mix of ads and recommendations because of Google's new Discover UI!

"Worst" of all (for Sony) it loads so much faster than the default launcher.

One thing it hasn't brought back is the Netflix channel, however. Could it be that Netflix doesn't expose its channel on devices that launched with Google TV? Can anyone here confirm this or am I doing something wrong? Are there maybe workarounds to make Neflix recommendations work?
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
must be the Sony TV, on my TV (Xiaomi) Netflix continue watching and recommendations are working fine
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
@spocky12 , are you on Holiday ? (last reply is from 14/2) ;-)

I suggested to translate it to Dutch , but please send me the file I need to translate

maybe you can also make some suggested changes (like remove the empty space etc...) in that next release
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
In post #124 spocky mentioned how to translate.

Projectivy Launcher — Translation Project on Crowdin

Help us translate Projectivy Launcher and bring it to the world!

crowdin.com
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
thanks , on it.
[Android Apps and Games] PuckBass:
would it be possible to hide the left bar for categories all together ?! It would make the UI much cleaner !
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
Hi dev how do I restore the default wallpaper? I don't like the random wallpapers because they change too quick and are sometimes blindingly bright!
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Regarding channel support for just watch:

It is planned to add this feature to the app, but there is no eta said their support team.

(Made a feature request there cause i also would like to have this.)
[Android Apps and Games] lvdoan:
@spocky12

- Attached are two videos navigating up and down rows. One with rows in single-line mode and the other is in multi-line mode. Navigating up and down the rows in multi-line mode, right-most cards are always selected.

- For mobile app cards and android tv cards of the same size: I understood now. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] felixxx999:
thanks for the followup. Watch Next on this launvher compared to the android stock launcher I find all is the same with the exception of Paramount+ and Google movie and tv library. they dont show up. I believe P+ did work for me once. Anyway thanks for your thoughtful replies
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
Of course u can
[Android Apps and Games] PuckBass:
could you please help?! it keep staying there even once i toggle it off! please and thank you
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
There's a setting to toggle the left headers visibility on start (in settings/appearance/categories/show left headers).

However it should be hidden by default and only visible when you go left while the 1st item of the row is selected.

If your device always show the left headers, this is a bug, but I don't see how that could happen. What's your device ?
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
u can only hide it but u cant completely turn it off... check the visibility settings... it will only appear if u keep pressing left... but if u just scroll up and down it will not show... even when u just turn the tv on it will be hidden
[Android Apps and Games] PuckBass:
Ahhh i see i meant turn it off completely thats why i though it wasnt working!

i guess i wish we could just turn it off sorry for not using the good terms!
[Android Apps and Games] ngcard:
Awesome launcher! After using Google's junked up launcher for so long, I now like my Nvidia Shield again. I have paid for the app. Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] Justice Forever:
Installing apps, more recently none showing up after download. Find in nvidia apps but launcher doesn't show?
[Android Apps and Games] brackenhill_mob:
Have you tried closing projectivy and reopening it from Android Settings|Apps?
[Android Apps and Games] vEEGAZ:
Superb app, it makes using my chinese projector MiProjLED1 a much enjoyable experience without the crap chinese launcher for cases where installing a global/better ROM is not possible.

But the "Automatically shutdown when HDMI signal stops" feature doesn't work sadly, I'm even using their in-house Mi Box S but nothing is triggering the shut down for this projector. Funnily enough, only the automatic turn on (via CEC I suppose) works. Is it possible if you could check?

I can provide logs, anything you need as I'm rooted, to help you check, let me know if I can help.
[Android Apps and Games] metalsteelGT3:
HI All. I have Now Installed This Great Launcher.

However im having one issue.

Suggestions for Emby No Cover Art Is shown (In emby all cover ect is normal).

In play next its the same for all apps , just an explenation mark instead of cover art.

Youtube kids and prime video are fine on there suggestions.

Any reason or finding why this is happening?

If anyone has any ideas or workaround would be a great help.
[Android Apps and Games] ivannns:
Its great launcher, best alternative to android tv home screen. I notice only one issue, channel "next" on Syncler app has grey thumbnails. Is there a fix? TIA
[Android Apps and Games] metalsteelGT3:
I have the same issue Ass With Emby Suggestions. Hopefully someone out there has an answer.
[Android Apps and Games] s99me:
Hi @spocky12

Amazing work, as most people have said this is the best launcher for TV. Please find below some observations for your consideration.

Thanks for your work, I will be buying Premium to support your work (but please see last feature request bullet point).

Bugs:

- Bug with back button (continuous press) to the Home screen works for all apps, unless the app has parental lock and then Home button is only option

- Bug with "Enable internal idle detection" on CCwGTV, where after Idle timeout reached (and notice displayed about user inactivity and shutdown in 60s), then the shutdown will just trigger a menu panel in center screen for "Lockdown, Power off, Restart" and nothing else

Documentation:

- Documentation warning that IF a user is disabling Google TV Launcher on CCwGTV [4K/sabrina or HD/boreal], will stop YouTube login from occurring and will prevent YouTube account switching

- As commented before, documentation full list of Premium features (for example, only 1 App can be parental locked unless Premium is purchased - currently allows parental lock to be added then displays Premium screen, so you have to click back and then the app is unlocked)

Feature Requests:

- Feature request, option for Crash Reporting (not automatically opt-in, compliance with GDPR for EU citizens)

- Feature request, option for Analytics Reporting (not automatically opt-in, compliance with GDPR for EU citizens)

- As commented before, feature request to allow customization of launcher lead space (for example, it is too large if trying to get all Apps in big tiles on the screen to help grandparents etc)

- Feature request for Premium, when Parental Control is enabled then "Display info on "Menu" double press and Settings button in system bar should be require parental code

- Feature request for Premium, integrated button mapper (for example, on CCwGTV the YouTube remote button will stop working and requires a remap to open the app)

- Feature request for Premium, when Category is using "Multiline" (aka. Grid as most launchers would describe this) then allow "Number of Cards per row"

- Feature request for Premium, when Category is using "Multiline" (aka. Grid as most launchers would describe this) with M/L/XL then instead of automatically hiding each row before the next category have a "Show all rows" option. Only S size currently provides multiline grid.

- Feature request for Premium, allow "button sequence to lock remote" for Parental Control (for example, double press of volume-up and then double press of volume-down will lock remote, stops children from changing what is playing if you leave the room)

- Feature request for Premium, lower price (e.g. $3 USD) but yearly subscription/renewal (instead of one-time payment, therefore providing long-term development support)
[Android Apps and Games] Greskac:
Add widget options.
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
Please !
[Android Apps and Games] StannerG:
I join the previously written thanks for the excellent launcher!

I, too, in the part of the applications do not show pictures on the channels, only gray cards, although there are descriptions of the offers!

I also ask you to make cyclic movement with the remote control buttons up/down in the pop-up menus - that is, pressing the up button moves the cursor to the last item and vice versa. When you organize applications into categories after installation, you have to scroll down to the end of pop-up menu to add/move an application to a selected category. these items below.

And a huge request to implement saving and restoring settings!
[Android Apps and Games] AbejoSid:
Excellent work, thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] mrmagicm:
FOLLOWING your REQUEST Spocky!!

Battery icon : it's been requested (and developped) because some portable projectors work on battery. It should not be displayed if the system reports that there is no battery. I suppose yours is not reporting it correctly. Just for my information, what's the battery percentage displayed on your device ?

I try projectivity on a android box H96 MAX V58 RK3588, so there is no battery inside, Strangely, It displays 50% battery, but there isn't any battery, so I guess Projectivity doesn't detect there is no battery.

Also some apps installed appear in mobile apps, and some app installed appear in TV apps, si there is no way to change what section where the app is to be put, maybe an option to create an "unique" TV sections would be nice and all apps would go inside? Would there also be a way to have a "noise" selection and loudness when you move the cursor on the front menu? because on the box I have, there isn't any and I used to this on my android tv.
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
there is a setting to hide the battery

and if you long click an app, you can move it to a different category (not all categories are available)
[Android Apps and Games] rb1213:
@spocky12 : Could you make a new Build ?

I translated Dutch completely .
[Android Apps and Games] lvdoan:
@spocky12: We are anxiously waiting for the next release with new features and improvements. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Grigorijs:
The same issue as wrote above: grey logos of the channels displayed instead normal logos.
[Android Apps and Games] gohaaron:
The channel previews and icons are still broken for almost every app except Netflix... Hopefully dev is working on a fix... Also still waiting for an option to restore to default wallpaper!