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[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
Hi,

Could you give me examples of settings that are not reflected in Chroma ? Does it only hapen in the engineering menu or in the main PL settings as well ?

Hi,

I had the exact same issue (HDMI1 and 3 swapped) with my Fengmi Cinema 4k Pro : I suppose it's related to Appotronics code which is probably present on all devices built by them (Vava, Xiaomi, Fengmi...).

Unfortunately, I can't fix it : it's a bug on their side : the Operating System is giving me HDMI3 id when I request HDMI1 input, and there's no way for me to know if it's right or wrong.

I could hardcode it for each device that is known for mismatching HDMI inputs, but earlier firmwares are not affected, so that would really be a pain to maintain a compatibility list.

However I don't understand the HDMI search timeout :

- HDMI 1 should give ou HDMI3 and the opposite, so the easy fix should be to ask it to boot on the other one (at least that's how I "fixed" it on my previous projector).

- When I have a HDMI search timeout on FengOS, it automatically falls back on the launcher. Does it act differently on Vava ? At worst if it stalls there, you should still be able to use the "home" button on your remote control to get back on PL. Does it fail too ?

Hi,

You're right, on MITV, the Voice Assist keycode is "wrong" : in the keypress function, it should respond with "KEYCODE_VOICE_ASSIST" (=231) but it fails to be identified and comes back as "KEYCODE_UNKNOWN" (=0).

I've hardcoded PL to guess that the remove button pressed is "KEYCODE_VOICE_ASSIST" whenever it received "KEYCODE_UNKNOWN" (specifically on MITV devices). This probably has a side effect : on these devices, usung another button which is not recognized will also be interpreted as KEYCODE_VOICE_ASSIST, but that's the best I could do.

I don't know it Button Mapper lets you define an action for KEYCODE_UNKNOWN (or enter the keycode identifyer yourself (in this case 0). If not, perhaps you can request this feature to the dev ?

Hi,

Coud you please send me a screenshot of the engineering menu that fails to exit on your device (and if you know it its package name) ? I'll try to reverse engineer it to check how to exit (on my devices, engineering menu don't stay activated on exit).

Hi,

That's on my todo list.

Unfortunately, it's not that simple : the component I use to display apps listing (from Google) doesn't natively support multiline (to be more precise : I can hardcode a number of rows, but it will not autoadapt to it : if I define 4 rows, there will always be 4 rows even if there are only 2 apps).

I'll try to find a user acceptable workaround if I can.

In the meantime, you can define as many "categories" as you want in the main settings menu, and move apps there (ie : "Games", "Tools", "Streaming apps"...).

But I admit it needs to be perfected for your use case.

Hi,

You can do it from the left hand side menu (if you didn't hide it in the settings) : on the left of the category name, there's a button (with up/down arrows). When clicked, it allows to reorder categories.
[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
Thanks. That worked.

I wonder if this is behaviour is normal: Press and holding Volume up or down button doesn't actually move the slider. I have to click it one by one to adjust volume.
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
You're not the 1st one to report this issue. I believe that's a bug somewhere in Xiaomi's code : as soon as an accessibility service is enabled (Projectivy Launcher, but also Button Mapper for example), the long press volume buttons doesn't work anymore. Worse : unlike any other button, the accessibility service is not notified that a volume button has been pressed, preventing me from developping a workaround :/
[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
You're right. Disabled accessibility service for Projectivy Launcher and volume button works correct. I wonder if Xiaomi will fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
Is there a way to add sideloaded apps to the homescreen?
[Android Apps and Games] spocky12:
Sorry I don't understand your question : each installed app should be automatically available in "Tv Apps" or "mobile apps" category, no matter how you installed it.
[Android Apps and Games] XtraWater:
I should have clarified it better. In this case, I installed (a older version) Tasker. I know, not optimized for TV box. However, it works. But the launcher didn't add the shortcut to the homescreen. The app is listed under 'All Apps' in the android settings . The launcher added another Tasker icon. A grey icon which refers to some other tasker functionality, but not the main app.
[Android Apps and Games] nico-xda:
Hi Spocky12...love your app, thanks.

Simple requirements here: I just wanted to get rid of the default launcher on my non-rooted chinese Xiaomi Mijia ALPD3.0 and it was easy to sideload yours via a usb key and seems to work great.

I would be happy to purchase the premium version if there was a straightforward way to do this for my device which doesn't have the google play store. Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] cl ment:
Great job, thanks !

Would it be possible to change the "Override stock launcher" option behaviour in order to call back the "Startup app" when pressing the home button ?

I'm using only stremio on my projector but unfortunately it's not a launcher so I can't define it as default launcher.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] shamitsingh:
I have also managed to put Vava Chroma into Factory Test mode. Each time Vava starts it goes in Factory Test mode.

Any suggestions.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Dallasdondarrion:
Using this on my 4K Max 2nd Gen and in my opinion it’s the best launcher. There is one issue though and that is with regards to Mobile and TV apps icons/sizes. Most of my streaming apps appear in the TV apps section, except Tubi appears in the Mobile apps section. Not a big deal but from an aesthetic standpoint it sticks out. Even when moving Tubi to a new section/category with the other streaming apps, it’s just slightly annoying how the icon will be a square since it was categorized as a Mobile app, whereas the other streaming apps are all rectangles.

Not a big deal but hopefully it’s something that can be fixed in the future.
[Android Apps and Games] Christo1879:
Hi folks,

thanks for the great launcher.

Just a stupid question, but I was not able to resolve.

I put some apps to favorites. Then I descided to make the favorites in visilbe.

But now I cannot find anymore how to make it back visible?

The category or groups favorites, video, music and games are not listed in the category manager.

So where to find these groups to make them visible again?
[Android Apps and Games] jedipunk:
I have a CCWGTV + Projectivy and Tubi is not a square on mine. Literally installed it last night after setting up the device. Maybe uninstall/reinstall Tubi to see what happens.
[Android Apps and Games] joehatescoffee:
This is an excellent launcher. I just paid for the premium.

Aside from "Now Playing" the only other feature I would like is the ability to switch google accounts easily. I am hoping this would allow my wife to see some her YT subscriptions, etc.
[Android Apps and Games] lend27:
Love the launcher. Paid for premium yesterday.

I have a question, I find that the VPN notifier in the status bar disappears whenever I reboot my Nvidia shield, I lose the VPN key icon. In order to get it back I have to reinstall Projectivy. Can you look into this please?

Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Dallasdondarrion:
Yeah, sorry, should've mentioned in my post that I had already uninstalled and reinstalled Tubi beforehand. Must be an interaction with Fire TV devices. It's also not the only app I installed that was placed into the systems apps section, but it was the most glaring one since it's a streaming app.
[Android Apps and Games] gggirlgeek:
Thanks for Projectivy. Just came by to let others know that if you get error messages after installing/updating the launcher you might try simply unplugging the TV for 5 or 10 minutes and restarting it. (I had rebooted normally several times before this.) The other thing I did during this time was to unpair and re-pair my remote control. I had also updated the TV's OS before I had these troubles, so maybe it was a matter of letting all the updates settle, or forcing some apps to clear their caches. Who knows!????

The two error messages I was getting, after pressing the HOME button, were:

"Google TV does not support 1920x1080 resolution...."

and

"Content failed to load"

I was unable to open Projectivy except through Settings >> Apps. I enabled all permissions and Accessibility. I set it up to replace the default launcher, and toggled all other settings having anything to do with display, inputs, or launcher controls. I also tried several different resolutions & pixel densities through ADB. Nothing fixed it until I shutdown my TV for 10 minutes and reset its remote control. I am now able to run pretty much any pixel density I want in either 1080p or 2160p resolutions. No idea what the TV's problem was, or what fixed it. Projectivy did not keep my old settings when I updated it so my settings weren't the problem. I did clear the cache and data JIK, but that didn't help either.

My setup:

Sony Bravia X95K 85" set to 1920x1080 - 220 pixel density. Google TV launcher is still enabled. Latest Android update as of 12.7.2023 (Android 10). I'm using TVQuick Settings as my button remapper (with Leankey Keyboard Pro), and Projectivy as my default launcher. Google Play Store is disabled (because Play Protect deletes a bunch of sideloaded apps otherwise.) I use ADBAppControl on my Laptop to install/disable bloatware. Plex is my media player and is set, in Projectivy, to open automatically on system start. I have a 128Gb USB stick as my secondary install location but most things are installed on the internal drive.
[Android Apps and Games] blignae:
Mine does excatly the same.
[Android Apps and Games] zoopy420:
Is there no way to re-order apps or shortcuts?
[Android Apps and Games] meciu99:
@spocky12

How can I contrubite to add Polish language?
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Projectivy Launcher — Translation Project on Crowdin

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

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Searching this thread could have revealed this info also... 😀
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Of course is there a way. Just long press OK on the app / shortcut and find out how...
[Android Apps and Games] wounderfu1337:
Reporting bug here: on xiaomi mi box s 2 (mitv-afkr0) bluetooth gamepad (xbox series original controller) stoped working in applications after enabling projectivity launcher accessibility service. In system UI such as settings it still works fine, in projectivity launcher same, but in applications such as VLC, Youtube and steam link - controller is recognized, but button clicks are not processed, like something intercepts them.
[Android Apps and Games] Kay Parker:
Hi, Love the launcher and paid for premium instantly.

Finally a launcher where you can edit "watch now".

somehow Netflix doesn't show up as an option on "watch now" nor on "edit channels" for watch recomedations. I'm on Sony Bravia (Google Tv).

Any idea? Thx
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
Netflix does NOT support the watch next channel of Android TV / Google TV.

Unfortunately there is no fix.

You could ask netflix if they can fix / support this.

(I also would love to see my netflix content there.)
[Android Apps and Games] DMaglaras:
I cannot see a way to have channels à la Android TV Launcher/Google TV Launcher displayed on the home screen. No channels with content from selected apps (e.g., YouTube, SmartTube, Haystack News, Kodi), nor even Live TV channels. Am I missing a config option or is this a feature?

Also, where are widgets?

Apart from that the launcher is superb.
[Android Apps and Games] KaBoS.:
Hello, many thanks to the developer for this wonderful work I used it on Nvidia Shield Everything is good

I have a question Can I add

Shortcut or Cards here

I want to quickly go to the

(storage settings)

(shut down)

Is this possible without root ?
[Android Apps and Games] pean74:
I had a working installation when suddenly I couldn't login to Google play. I tried to uninstall Google Play. That removed the entry Install 3rd party apps. So I decided to start from scratch and do a new installation. But after reinstalling projectivy again that entry is still gone how can I get it back?
[Android Apps and Games] Kay Parker:
Hi, I described it the wrong way:

I can see Netflix shows cards on "watch next"

but it doesn't show in channels options, meaning I can't have a line on the homescreen with Netflix cards and recomendations like I'm having in Apple+, Prime video etc.

When I'm going to settings ->edit channels : the Netflix channel option doesn't exist ,so I can't tick the channel cards on/off.
[Android Apps and Games] DMaglaras:
Same (although my list of essential shortcuts is longer).
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
That could be a bug then. The Netflix-Channel works fine here on my shieldtv.

Does the channel show on the original launcher?

Maybe update netflix to latest version could help.

Latest tv version is 10.2.2.

Edit:

Tried on my bravia tv and there also is no netflix channel. So its not projectivity's fault. Seems a google tv issue then.
[Android Apps and Games] oflodac:
Hi, I´m trying to restore my backup settings but just appears a below message ssaying "An error was produced". I used the File Manager + app to create the backup in two locations (Downloads and USB), The backup files (.plbackup extesion) are in those folders but I can not restore it)
[Android Apps and Games] xj75:
@Ighor have you find a solution this? This is my problem as well. I can't enable battery for the home screen.
[Android Apps and Games] bluesky2307:
I recently purchased the premium version via Google Play. When I added another Google account to the TV, Projectivy asked me purchase again on that account. If I delete the newly added account, this isue no longer occurs. I'm using Sony TV
[Android Apps and Games] xj75:
Is there a way to add a shortcut to the original (e.g. Android TV) launcher for when you need to check something there?
[Android Apps and Games] oflodac:
Very good question :)
[Android Apps and Games] christ59520:
App locking has some issues. I ask it to activate from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and at 4 p.m. it asks me for the code!

And when I activate the lock all the time, sometimes I don't do anything, I just watch TV and the code request window appears!

Philips Ambilight 2023

Update 27/12/2023 : Security activates by itself! So there is definitely a problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Ighor:
I give up on this and accepted no battery interface. My device is notifying when 10% left, so it is ok for me.
[Android Apps and Games] ¿GotJazz?:
Hi - I just installed (and purchased) Projectivy onto my new Google Chromecast 4k and my Nvidia Shield TV Pro (v2).

"Now Playing" and "Shortcuts" are both disabled in the configuration settings. Is this normal for the Chromecast / Shield TV?

Also, I have three feature enhancement requests:

1. Provide a capability to select the stock Android app icon for a card in case Projectivy generates a "bad card" (Install the "My Radar" app to see what happens)

2. Support Android widgets as a new Category.

3. Provide capability to display Portrait mode Mobile Apps in Landscape mode

Thanks for a great app!
[Android Apps and Games] manivannan_ba:
For me Auto boot of the specific app during boot is not working. Can anyone help on this?
[Android Apps and Games] dunkster68:
I had to use Mixplorer
[Android Apps and Games] prot-:
Loving this app.

One feature i'd love is for the random background wallpaper to automatically change (and choose time interval)
[Android Apps and Games] Fivestarov:
I wonder if he will have time to please us with an update before the holidays
[Android Apps and Games] Powerfader:
Would it be possible to add live wallpapers? ..with sound would be even better.
[Android Apps and Games] Lord Spectre:
Hi, great launcher, so far the best I tried. I'm going to pay for premium after a short use.

Anyway, is it possible to show, in someway, the progress bar under each "watch next" content like the stock launcher?

Here an example taken from stock launcher, it's a cartoon for my daughter :giggle:
[Android Apps and Games] Develop-Man:
Hello friends. I have a problem with Projetivy Launcher.

I have a TV with a launcher called "wisdom share cloud smart tv" without accessibility service. Therefore, I need to grant accessibility permission with adb. I used this code

"./adb shell pm grant flar2.homebutton android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS"

for the "Button mapper" application. However, when I use the same code by typing the projectivy launcher package name, it does not work. Error.

When I use the same code for Projectivy Launcher, the error I get is as follows:

"Exception occurred while executing 'grant':

java.lang.SecurityException: Package com.spocky.projengmenu has not requested permission android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

at com.android.server.pm.permission.BasePermission.enforceDeclaredUsedAndRuntimeOrDevelopment(BasePermission.java:446)

at com.android.server.pm.permission.PermissionManagerService.grantRuntimePermissionInternal(PermissionManagerService.java:1451)

at com.android.server.pm.permission.PermissionManagerService.grantRuntimePermission(PermissionManagerService.java:1404)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runGrantRevokePermission(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:2287)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:249)

at android.os.BasicShellCommandHandler.exec(BasicShellCommandHandler.java:98)

at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:44)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:21692)

at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:929)

at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:813)

at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:4603)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:4329)

at android.os.Binder.execTransactInternal(Binder.java:1159)

at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:1123)"

What can I do to solve this problem? Is there any code I can write with adb? Or can the code I use for the "button mapper" be enhanced to work in Projectivy Launcher? Thank you.

Adding about a different problem:

Hello, I wanted to buy premium to support Projectivy Launcher and have all its features as much as possible. However, the premium button does not take me to purchase in the google store.

The TV software I use is open licensed software. Therefore, I use the unlicensed version of the play store. Version number: 33.9.15-23

The premium purchase button does not respond and I have no way of purchasing it over the phone. I experienced a similar thing with the "Button mapper" application and I solved this problem by downloading it from my phone and making the payment. Since there is the same account on TV, automatic premium is defined. Is it possible to at least provide such a solution? I cannot download the application to my phone either because it is only compatible with the TV. Can there be a solution to this?

Thanks for this nice application. Thanks to you, I enjoy my TV.
[Android Apps and Games] aHecticLife:
Same issue here on my Hisense TV!
[Android Apps and Games] aHecticLife:
This seems to be a Google TV issue. Are you using an Android TV box?
[Android Apps and Games] chillenandy321:
Just installed it on Ugoos AM8 mini pc. Noticed if I hit back button on Home Screen it reloads launcher. Also grid view for app layout is not showing. It gives me that option on other Android boxes. Great app!! Thanks for hard work!
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0711:
Muy buenas gracias
[Android Apps and Games] csabaturul:
Hi, I just read your question. I also have a projector like this. in the summer I had a death after 2 months..the led lights were on but the system itself did not turn on. that's why he went to China for service, I got the thumbs up from the French center. Since then everything has been fine!! A new firmware arrived a week ago, which improved the sharpness setting.

I would also be interested in your question, but no one really cares! If you have any information, please email me. csabaturul68@gmail.com. thanks
[Android Apps and Games] jhedfors:
XDA is an English language only forum. Please translate before posting. Thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] Spliffman1:
I have the Netflix channel in channel options and it shows on my homepage fine.. Only one channel, that has a mix of continue watching and recommendations. I'm using a Mecool KM6 Deluxe and a Homatics Box r 4k plus (A10 and A11), both show the Netflix channel no problem.
[Android Apps and Games] arantius:
Thank you so much for this! It's exactly the launcher replacement I wanted after Android TV added nonsense/Google TV was never any good with its launcher.

Two issues.

1) If I go to the settings/cog icon, about projectivy launcher, getting premium, continue (first, that's a bit hard to find!) -- I just get a screen that says "Error / Something went wrong on our end. Please try again." With a big selected "Got it" button on the right and a small "Learn more" button at the bottom. Learn more talks about not being able to confirm a purchase on Android TV. I definitely choose "require password every time" for purchases when I have control over it, have never done that on this device (that I can remember) (is it per device or account?). If I open the Google Play app it indeed is set to "yes, with password" for purchase verification. Setting it to "never" however still gives the same error. So I restarted and now it says "Unfortunately, buying Premium on Google Play seems impossible right now". I'm in the US, and none of the possible reasons it lists seem to apply.

2) How do I import/export my settings? If I do Settings, manage settings, export, and then either of save locally or share with another app I just get a toast saying "You don't have an app that can do this" and for local also "An error occurred". Same for import. Which app should/could I install to make this work?
[Android Apps and Games] rligg:
Has anyone been able to get channels dvr "on now" channel to work on projectivy launcher home? I enable it, but I get nothing.

Anyone have a problem with Stremio Continue Watching channel thumbnails showing in portrait mode instead of landscaape mode?

I'm testing it on a Sony Bravia X90L. Great app by the way.

Feature Suggestion:

It would be great if there was an option to add an smb share to backup and restore settings ala Tivimate.
[Android Apps and Games] ηeτfгeaκ:
I would like to be able to access the notifications via ADB so that I can display them via other apps. Every time I have to go to the home screen and select the notification symbol at the top. I am deaf and would like to be able to access this window in the video from Projectivy Launcher by pressing a button while streaming. How must the adb command be written correctly for it to work?

How do I correctly write the adb command to make this window appear?
[Android Apps and Games] KolomiecAlex:
Have you thought about changing the design of icons, buttons, etc. to a more modern one? I understand this is not a priority... well, it’s a very good launcher, I would like it to look modern.

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Check out the TV Design Guidelines for Android TV to create visually appealing and immersive apps for the largest screen in the household. Whether you're designing a streaming app, a fitness app, or a music app, these guidelines will help you create an intuitive and user-friendly interface that...

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[Android Apps and Games] LazerHawk84:
Thank you. No more clutter. Bought premium.