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[Android Apps and Games] churchrickshaw:
Hi @spocky12

Excellent launcher! Been using it for a few days and it's been perfect so far. Two feature requests if you're willing to consider it.

Allow the user to adjust the speed for Dynamic colors background feature.

I find that the speed is a bit too slow and the dynamic color background doesn't update quickly enough. The color of the background is still the same as the last update by the time I select and enter the app.

A setting to disable displaying the category headers.

The category headers are "collapsed" by default but if I press left too many times, they get revealed. A setting to disable this all together would prevent "scrolling too far".

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] s_p2003:
hello , after updating Projectivity Luncher from Google Play, my MJJGTYDS02FM (Mijia Projector Youth edition) [conan] at startup looks like this. If I press on the remote control I hear system sounds, but the screen remains checkered. What can I do?
[Android Apps and Games] nitink:
@spocky12

Thank you for the immense work you've done with this app including its latest version. However, on my Conan (Mijia Youth 1st version), I'm unable to install Google Play Services/Apps (Root) via the App (v4.25) and Magisk v20.3.

Other apps installation via APToide works fine.

My only requirement was to be able to access Core GApps on this projector.

I get the following error:

Input: Android/SDR

An error occurred during app download:

REQUEST_NOT_SUCCESSFUL

Could you please help?
[Android Apps and Games] Danielcanete:
Hi. Does it work Netflix's recommendations? In my Tv box doesn't appear Netflix in channels
[Android Apps and Games] jhedfors:
@spocky12

[Wallpaper/Background usability suggestion]

1. In the "About : This wallpaper" screen Add media controls for the image (back, play/pause, forward) - replacing the functionality of "Set as user wallpaper" and adding the ability to navigate though and see the available backgrounds.

2. Move the the Appearance -> Background settings to the "About : This wallpaper" screen, where you will be able to select "Source" to change the source.
[Android Apps and Games] nevmpxx:
Hi @spocky12

There is an issue when selecting a user defined wallpaper when pressing 'Pick Image' in Appearance>Background. Outputs an error message: "You don't have an app that can do this". I believe this is an Android 12 'scoped storage' issue, but Manage settings>Export/Import works fine so I'm not sure. (A work around I suggest is implementing image url support)

Many thanks.

Projectivy Launcher v4.35

Device: Google CCwGTV HD

Android TV OS version 12

Kernel version 5.4.210-android12-9-g4922ac4aca96

ATV OS Build STTE.230319.008.R1

ATV OS Security patch: 1 Apr 2023

Non-rooted, stock launcher disabled via adb
[Android Apps and Games] gqbigpaps:
Hello @spocky12 Is google play/service installation broken?

I am on the latest version of the launcher but keep getting request unsuccessful error.

Also once I freeze the apps they cant be unfrozen on the current version?

I used freeze recommended apps to freeze the bloats and whatnot, but I cant use the unfreeze recommended to unfreeze. It just says 0 unfreezed.

I am on rainman and rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] M1Sh0ka:
same here .. after resetting projector there is no way to install google play services (i need it just for premium..)
[Android Apps and Games] jhedfors:
Do you have a file explorer app installed? I have the CCwGTV 4k version with MiXplorer installed, and it works without any issues.
[Android Apps and Games] nevmpxx:
Yup MiXplorer Silver worked! Out of every file manager, only MiX seems to work for now
[Android Apps and Games] jhedfors:
Yeah it is a great file manager. Only discovered it a few months ago.
[Android Apps and Games] limmneosdev:
same here.... the private server hosting this file (195.154.xxx.xxx) seems to be down. It is hosting the Google play services and Kodi packages and both return the same network error for me. I hope its a temporary issue since I just rooted my Youth Edition for the first time and everything works fine apart from the google play services. (I too need it for youtube premium ).

Perhaps someone could upload the file to megaupload or similar or provide mirror links?
[Android Apps and Games] Ggilmar.prime:
Weather widgets, or Google search engine, and option to open bluetooth directly through launch
[Android Apps and Games] enko2974:
The best launcher for android tv,too bad that is not updating anymore,greetings
[Android Apps and Games] blixawillbargeld:
Hello,

first of all thank you for all the work. It is my favorite launcher!

Just wanted to ask, if it is possible to have the Play-Store show up in the "Mobile Apps" Category, to have a direct link to it on the Homescreen? Now I always have to get into the Android settings - Apps and open it from there. Not a big deal, but I would prefer to have it directly accessible.

Sorry if this has been asked before, I did not read all the pages here.

Greetings,

Stefan
[Android Apps and Games] brackenhill_mob:
You can move it there yourself. It's ages since I set up my system, but from memory you click and hold on the icon and then you can choose to copy or move it to a new category.
[Android Apps and Games] blixawillbargeld:
Unfortunately not, as only user installed (?) apps show up in the categories. The play store does not appear there.
[Android Apps and Games] brackenhill_mob:
Strange. It shows on mine. I created a category for Play Stores (I use F-Droid and others as well) and moved Google Play Store in there.

Is there a switch in settings about showing system apps? I'm using a 2017 Shield if that helps
[Android Apps and Games] blixawillbargeld:
Have to check later when back home. Maybe it´s device specific? I´m using a Chromecast for Google TV 4k.
[Android Apps and Games] T3rmux:
Hello. Made this account just to thank you for this Launcher. Of course I had to purchased one license to help with the development!

I have a 2021 Philips TV which was starting to lag after the lastest Android TV updates. Loving the UI, its clear and responsive, no annoying adds on top for movies and series I dont care about. Backdrop customization is the Cherry on top!

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] dr_jared88:
I am having an issue with accessibility mode using this on my Hisense Google TV. When I try navigating inside apps I am getting multiple button presses almost constantly. For example if I go into plex and try navigating down it scrolls down several rows as if I am holding down the button. As soon as I turn accessibility mode off, it works normally.
[Android Apps and Games] marshray48:
indeed a clean UI
[Android Apps and Games] demlasjr:
Hey guys, there is no way to install Google Services through this app? I can't find any details related to it. I have a proyector withou Android 6.0.1, it's rooted, I need play services and play store installed on it.
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
Hey,

Sorry for not being active recently. After my summer break, I had to catch up with Projectivy issues (and real life projects as well).

I'll release a new bugfix version soon, after then new features will be added.

Regarding Android 6.01 Google services, I'll host them on another server and update the links accordingly (this should take a few days max). No app update will be required.
[Android Apps and Games] h4run:
I can confirm that I also have this same issue. Like for instance, navigating the Menu, it suddenly registers multiple ghost inputs and skips all the way to the bottom of a list when navigating down for example. I'm having this issue on a Philips 65OLED807. I also noticed, that the launcher somehow interferes with the defaults Philips screensaver, which would normally kick in after 2 minutes of inactivity.

@spocky12 is there a place where we can submit bugs and issues? A github page or some sort?
[Android Apps and Games] h4run:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I have successfully eliminated all inconveniences and bugs with a few simple steps.

- Screensaver not showing up:

I've reset the wallpaper to the standard static wallpaper, no dynamic random wallpapers, the change that occurred prevented my television from recognising that nothing was being watched. If it we're an lcd television, I wouldn't care that much. Seeing it's an oled, I'm a bit more paranoid. So I'd rather use the static wallpaper then risk any burn-in.

- Ghostinput / Microstutter and freezes every couple of seconds / Not being able to longpress volume button:

I disabled the accessibility service for projectivy all-together. This prevents the use of the home button to navigate back to the projectivy launcher. I've managed to circumvent this problem by using an app called Launcher Manager (downloaded from xda here somewhere, I believe I have version 1.04, specifically for android TV, not the firetv version). With the launcher manager I was able to make Projectivy launcher my default launcher by enabling adb debugging settings in developer settings. Now, the launcher works as it should and it doesn't have all aforementioned issues.
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
4.36 has just been released. Don't expect any new feature, though. Thanks for the bug reports and help in localization !

@h4run thanks for the workarounds. I don't know why dynamic wallpapers prevent the screensaver from showing, I didn't add any code regarding this. I'll check further down the code to see if there's a way to prevent this.

Regarding longpress volume, it's a known issue : any accessibility service filtering key events (ex : button mapper) will trigger this behavior that seems to be on purpose.

As for Ghostinput / Microstutter, didn't experience it myself on shield/firetv/xiaomi stick/xiaomi projectors. If I ever put my hands on a Philips or Hisense Tv, I'll try to understand what happens.
[Android Apps and Games] h4run:
I believe the screensaver issue is related to the fact that the backgrounds change. Atleast when it comes to the screensaver on OLED panels. How the screensaver works on this Philips oled, is that the TV itself recognises still image, and because of a still image it will start a screensaver after several minutes to protect the oled pixels from burning in. When using dynamic backgrounds, the image does change, so the TV doesn't register it as a still image. But the problem is, only the background changes, all app icons stay static and don't change at all. So on all places where the oled pixels are lit up to light up the app icons, you risk burn-in. That's why the screensaver doesn't kick in with dynamic backgrounds. A clever way to circumvent this problem, would be to make the app icons and app names x% transparent after x minutes of inactivity. So the background bleeds through and technically the pixels cycle colors when the background changes, even when the app icons and app titles remain static.
[Android Apps and Games] tfouto:
It's there a way that on task manager projectivity launcher doesn't appear?
[Android Apps and Games] weirdg:
Hello... just installed the app and paid for the premium license. This launcher appears to be one of the best ones I've used so far. It's very polished and doesn't appear to be glitchy like some other launchers I've used on my Nvidia Shield Pro.

Just one question. Is there a way to sort apps in each group by frequency/frequently used? The sorting would be dynamic based on how often you launch/use apps. I feel like that's the only feature missing for me, unless it's already there and I'm just not seeing it. Please let me know.

TIA.
[Android Apps and Games] jhedfors:
@spocky12 Bug with input selection:

System: Hisense Google TV

Steps:

1. Long press input selector shortcut and select "Open (Prefer internal TV View)"

2. (Input is successfully opened)

3. Select Back button

4. (Returned to Launcher as expected)

5. Select input shortcut again

Result:

input is displayed in the background with input name/icon "processing" in foreground for 30 seconds, then returns to Launcher.

Expected result:

To have input selection open normally.

Using the regular "Open" works without error, but I would like to be able use Back button to return to Launcher as in step 3.
[Android Apps and Games] ysco:
Question about backup.

I m testing the Free version before I buy the paid version and it is looking great but backup/restore is not working.

I made a backup and tried to restore but it shows text line error. Tried on Sony bravia android TV and also on Nvidia shield but both is not working. Is this a known issue ?

Btw would be nice if you can theme by choosing theme colors. Now you can set dynamic colors or not.

Regards, ysco
[Android Apps and Games] ivanko67:
Уважаемые разработчики, добавьте, пожалуйста, на рабочий стол значок голосового поиска.

Dear developers, please add a voice search icon to your desktop.
[Android Apps and Games] Private7Joker:
Amazing! Thanks for this great launcher :) I switched vom Android TV to Google TV and literally freaked out on how bad Google TV got... how can Google be worse than Apple with dictating me which useless channels, ads and apps I have to see and can't make them invisible? Wow. Glad I found projectivy!
[Android Apps and Games] dustintinsley:
Agree. Custom icons would be a great addition.
[Android Apps and Games] Acid.Crash:
Hi @spocky12

First on all I wanted to thank you for such a great app.

I have found a minor issue that might need a fix.

I am using Megogo Application (streaming network)

MEGOGO: Live TV & movies - Apps on Google Play

Turn on 100+ channels for free, online films, shows, and audiobooks.

play.google.com

The app has functionality to add TV channels and Radio stations to the Favorites channel (there are some free ones, so no subscription should be needed for testing).

The issue is with background color of the tiles in Projectivy Launcher.

In Megogo app (and a default Android TV launcher) the tiles have a gray as default background color.

But in Projectivy Launcher background color is transparent.

As a result, the tile has two drop shadows which overlap.

I believe this is because tiles have drop shadow effect for normal and hover/zoomed state.

I am on Android TV 11 + Projectivy Launcher 4.36

Could you please check if this can be fixed?

Please see some screens for details:
[Android Apps and Games] FileTrekker:
Unfortunately, since this latest update, the home button on my remote no longer opens Projectivity, no matter what I do,
[Android Apps and Games] carnager_x:
I have 2 shields, one from 2017 and one from 2019. On my 2019 model I can create shortcuts to home screen for streams in VLC. Also cx file manager has an option to do so.

On the 2017 model VLC doesn't even display this option and shortcuts made in cx don't appear in projectivy.
[Android Apps and Games] christ59520:
Hello.

I wanted to know if it was possible to add an option so that when starting the Projectivy Launcher application, it is always the first application that is highlighted. Because currently it remembers the last application selected (so when you have a lot of them you have to go back to select the first one (which is the one you use most often).

I don't know if I'm clear ;)

THANKS.

Bonjour.

Je voulais savoir s'il était possible de rajouter une option pour qu'au démarrage l'application Projectivy Launcher, ce soit toujours la première application qui soit en surbrillance. Car actuellement il garde en mémoire la dernière application sélectionnée (donc quand on en a beaucoup il faut revenir en arrière pour sélectionner la première (qui est celle qu'on utilise le + souvent).

Je ne sait pas si je suis clair ;)

Merci.
[Android Apps and Games] ungern:
Dear Dev!

I installed Projectivy Launcher on CCwGTV.

I've set it up with categories in PL that have shortcuts for direct access to streams on Smart Tube. Randomly, these shortcuts disappear. If I start Smart Tube and watch the stream, the shortcut appears again in PL. This is driving me insane. Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] xilbert1:
First launcher aimed at Android TV that doesn't come up short -- thank you!

I do have a question, though. This is probably a limitation of third party launchers in general; when viewing 'Recents' (overview of recently accessed apps) the Projectivy launcher is always shown as one of the recently accessed apps. This makes sense (it is always the most recent app used -- due to it being the launcher) but is entirely pointless (for obvious reasons).

Is this inherent to 3rd party launchers? Is there perhaps a way to entirely block an app from showing in the most Recents overview? Or is it simply an impossible ask?

Fingers crossed -- thanks again for the great app.

Edit: incase this is distro dependent: I'm using a Shield TV ('19) running the latest update (v9.1). Meaning it had Android 11. Non-rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Pressing home a second time should get you to the first entry in your menu.
[Android Apps and Games] christ59520:
Hello.

Is it possible to deactivate the menu that appears on the left?

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
No, it's needed for setup purposes.

However you can hide it.

Under Settings > Appearance > Categories.

(Untick show left headers on launch.)
[Android Apps and Games] CRISTIAN COLELLA:
Greetings,

Does anyone have information about the Google Apps installation procedure?

Clicking on install fails to connect to the server.. ???

Thanks in advance :)
[Android Apps and Games] Haider of Sweden:
Hi @spocky12 !

I have a question regarding Settings > Edit channels.

There is an app I use, called STN Beta (a youtube alternative). Previously, on my Nvidia Shield, I could use channels from that app. Now, I seem not to be able.

Do you think this is related to the Projectivy Launcher or the STN Beta app?

EDIT: Unless there is any new info regarding this, you can ignore my question. I found the "Search this thread" and found that others were asking the same thing.
[Android Apps and Games] m0000:
Great Launcher.

Still same issue as reported multiple times in this thread from other users. Emby "watch next" cards have no images.

using Walmart onn. 4k streaming box

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] szczemp:
I was looking for something like this. I wanted to somehow secure the TV in my air bnb. I can show only selected applications, lock settings with a code. But parental control doesn't always work this way. Sometimes after a reboot (not wakeup), the code is not active yet. And for example if someone opens the settings quickly enough, they will not be asked for the code.
[Android Apps and Games] bozmann2:
Установил Projectivy Launcher на свой ТВ и приобрёл Премиум и немного позже ещё раз нажал чтобы проверить и опять поздравления вылетело , а на других устройствах проверил на них нету , нужно отдельно приобретать?
[Android Apps and Games] Montauvergne:
Hello, I Update the launcher Projectivy via Google play to the latest Version.

Im using the Fengmi 4k UST

And now the power button on my remote control and on my video projector no longer works.

I'm afraid that if I unplug my video projector to turn it off I won't be able to turn it on.

Has anyone had this problem?

Thanks for help
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
I understand. This will be done in next release.

More or less. Next release should improve things, but opening the task manager when already on Projectivy will still show Projectivy. The only workaround is setting Projectivy as the real Launcher.

Next release will add a sorting setting in Categories. Not sure which sorting option will be available yet, there may be technical limitations to what I can do efficiently.

Seems to be specific to Hisense (and maybe others ?). Unfortunately, without a Tv to test, I don't know how to fix this. I made a change for the next release. Hopefully it will help fixing it...

Which app are you using to select you backup ? Could you try File Commander Manager ?

Choosing a color is not possible until I find a library with a color picker that can be used on Android tv. It's on my todo list, but not high priority.

On my todo list.

This feature is currently in development. But keep in mind that there's no icon theme app that supports Android Tv (using Tv banners), so choice will be limited.

Projectivy will not add a default background for performance reasons as on Android Tv app are not supposed to be transparent. An option to force background will be available when icon customization is supported.

Weird. I don't think I changed anything regarding Home button in 4.36. Are you sure Projectivy's accessibility service is still enabled ?

Shortcuts are only available on Android 8.0 onwards. Are you sure your Shield 2017 firmware is up to date ?

How does it behave on the Stock Launcher ? Projectivy only displays Channels given by the system. I believe the issue is rather in SmartTube.

Next release will improve things in this regard. PRojectivy will still show in the recents app when it's currently the focused app. However, it will disappear when another app is launched.

The only way to make it disappear completely is to set it as the default launcher (by disabling the stock one).

Under consideration.

If you mean Google services on android 6.0 devices, the link has been fixed recently.

Pictures will ony display if they're hosted on SSL (https protocol). That's an Android restriction (apps are not supposed to use http anymore).
[Android Apps and Games] weirdg:
Wow... thanks for the response! The sorting of apps by frequently used in each category is something ATV Launcher has, that's why I requested/suggested it. I figure if it's possible to do in one launcher, it might be doable in Projectivy. Fingers crossed.
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
Projectivy's purchase is linked to your Google account. As long as your other devices have the Google Play Services installed and your account registered, your purchase should be automatically restored by Google Play.

I see no reason PRojectivy would interfere with the Power menu. Could you try to disable the accessibility service and see if it changes anything ?
[Android Apps and Games] ungern:
Hi,

Stock doesn't do this cool feature, that's what one of the things I like about Projectivy. :/

Yes, those do come from SmartTube, but why they disappear from the start screen of Projectivy I imagined being governed from Projectivy, just like any other catergory thing.
[Android Apps and Games] Montauvergne:
I already did it, it didn't work

I updated magisk from Projectivy Tools, that provoked restarted my video projector.

Now it tells me that the magisk version is not compatible with my device, BUT the power button works again. I don't touch anything anymore x)

Thanks for your quick response though
[Android Apps and Games] h4run:
@spocky12 I found out the issue with sluggish / ghost inputs regarding the accessibility service is not tied to the projectivy launcher. The same issue arises when activating accessibility for a different program (in my case, TVquickactions pro). It seems to be a problem tied to the accessibility service all together :(. (TV model: Philips 65OLED807)
[Android Apps and Games] santi_evil:
Hello!

First of all, congratulations. Its a great launcher and works quite well.

Now the... Bug?

Ive a GTV with Android11 (TCL365) and, when I schedule to shutdown due to inactivity, instead of turning off, it brings a menu with shutdown options.

Its possible select shutdown by default?

Accesibility is enabled for launcher.

Edit:

Ok, Ive seen only is a timer shutdown. I need activity detection and activity is not detected when use app like smartube or soundtv
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Many strings are still in english. Altough i had (almost?) all translated into german. 🤔

I hope in a future build it could be fixed that .apkm files (split apks from apkmirror) are not opened as projectivity backup per default.