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[Android Apps and Games] Brinet16:
Spock12

Thanks for all your hard work and another great update.

I've updated to 4.51 and I've noticed one thing regarding background images.

Ive had my menu set to 4k (3840x2160) and in the previous version custom images were showing in 4k.

But I've noticed that the images now, whether selected individually or in a selected folder don't quite appear to be 4k resolution.

All the images I use are taken or cropped to that same 4k resolution, and if I view the pictures in a image viewer they look fine.

Is the new update slightly reducing the resolution of background images?

Thanks

Brian
[Android Apps and Games] T3rmux:
Same thing happens on my device, a 2020 Philips TV, on previous version. I can actually force this to happen if I use one of those wireless keyboards with touch pad on TV and slide the card rows. My workaround is to enable sliding rows, but the smart tube cards will not auto update, so I'll have to manually go to the first card after a while.
[Android Apps and Games] jeffers24:
Does Projectivity work on fire sticks?

How do I install Projectivity on a fire stick?
[Android Apps and Games] Sid32:
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[Android Apps and Games] Patrick-Mav:
Wow, great update and now it's actually possible to start the screensaver independently from my TV's settings. Just as I wished for a while back. Thanks.

edit: Ah, but it's not working as expected. It does kick in, even if Projectivy is in the background and even when a media is playing. That should not be the case at all.
[Android Apps and Games] truth777seeker:
Mate you have went above and beyond here we really appreciate it, I currently have this installed, the only issue I have seen is when uploading video files as wallpapers, it is crashing a lot, if you happen to read this also, it would be absolutely amazing to have widgets added, again thank you so much.
[Android Apps and Games] omek07:
Did you find anything for that . I have premium but I am afraid to put the 4.51
[Android Apps and Games] jeffers24:
Thanks for post, is the latest version of launcher manager still 1.1.8, will it autoupdate when new versions are released?

When I downloaded using the downloader url on my amazon 4k max v2 the file downloads as a .bin file not an .apk file. Do you have any idea why this happens?
[Android Apps and Games] jeffers24:
Renamed file as .apk.

Installed LM but 4k max v2 disabled app as dangerous and no option to launch LM in app details?
[Android Apps and Games] PhantomWhisper:
Just backup config and stay within playstore app when you uninstall to then reinstall as for me i removed crappy default launcher, so i had to do that.

I backedup config, uninstalled on playstore, reinstalled playstore version, restored config then installed v4.51 over it...as i had an issue with premium staying enabled, live wallpaper is staying active on android reboot for now
[Android Apps and Games] pavichokche:
Amazing project, wonderful work, dev! I'm waiting for the newest update on the play store to purchase the premium upgrade because I really like the work you've done here.

I have one question - if I buy the premium on one device it will be available on all my devices right?
[Android Apps and Games] PhantomWhisper:
Under the same google account used, for every suitable device
[Android Apps and Games] truth777seeker:
Hey mate glad to see your working on this amazing project again, can we get widgets added on this badboy this go around 😁 would be very much appreciated, the new version looks amazing, I bought premium a long time ago, glad to see you added some amazing features or premium tier, much appreciated, I did notice if the live wallpaper is to big it is crashing on the shield, but smaller ones seem to do better.
[Android Apps and Games] Slimshady997:
Someone tell me how to put two rows of applications like it is in the photo. I can't find how to do that
[Android Apps and Games] izao88:
Use grid option, set cards to 'auto'.
[Android Apps and Games] Mäuseturm:
I also have the problem that Paramount+ cannot be started from the Projectivy launcher. There are no problems with other apps (Netflix, Youtube, PlutoTV, many more).

Paramount+ can also be started without any problems from numerous other alternative launchers that I have tested. Also from the original launcher of Android TV. It only doesn't work from Projectivy. Paramount+ gets stuck at the blue loading circle.

If I go to the app's settings menu and open it from there, Paramount+ starts. It also works if I place Paramount+ on the Favorites button on my remote control (Favorite App).

Paramount+ cannot be started reproducibly only directly from Projectivy. Deleting the cache or app data, reinstalling the app or factory resetting the Android TV box does not help.
[Android Apps and Games] Red/Dark:
on mi tv p1 if you select video wallpaper, the video does not work in other applications. even terrestrial TV. this is what happens to the log

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[Android Apps and Games] Slimshady997:
Thanks for responding, I can't find that option you mention, could you show a photo or tell me where the option is please?
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
It's in the settings for the category / channel.

Press left and open the settings cog in the left header.
[Android Apps and Games] Slimshady997:
I can't find that option.
[Android Apps and Games] splitroaster971:
Weird it's on my verison
[Android Apps and Games] izao88:
Anyone able to access the new 'Improved Dynamic Colour' option for premium users?
[Android Apps and Games] ytsejam1138:
Under Settings>Appearance>Cards I have a check box titled "Use dynamic colors" that is ticked.
[Android Apps and Games] tayaydin:
The update appears to be quite substantial. I have tested it on my Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 device. I have a 250 GB SSD connected to my device via USB, configured as device storage. Besides the remote control, I also use a wireless USB receiver keyboard-mouse set to operate it like a desktop computer. Considering my usage scenario, I would like to provide feedback.

Improvements needed:

Upon installation, I initially encountered issues related to writing permissions to folders (such as assigning wallpapers, backing up settings). I believe this problem stemmed from the USB-connected SSD configured as device storage. When I removed the USB device storage and selected a folder in Network storage, there were no issues. To avoid encountering such problems in the future, the application permissions should include writing permissions to Files and Media, and the option to "Always Allow" should be selectable.

In the “Watch Next '' section, there is no content from Netflix but other streaming services Disney, Amazon Prime etc. works fine.

Scrolling up and down using the mouse wheel is not possible on the home screen.

Features can be added to "Now Playing," such as showing the progress of the played track, play-pause-stop functions, fast forward-rewind, skip to previous-next track. It would be highly beneficial when controlled with a mouse.

When combining categories, such as "TV Apps" and "Mobile Apps," the different appearances on the home screen result in an inconsistent layout. If "Mobile Apps" cards are displayed in a banner format similar to "TV Apps," it would create a more cohesive look.

All newly added categories have the same icon in the "Left Headers." There should be an icon library, and this divider icon should be customizable.

Feature request:

It would be fantastic if widget support could be added.

If widget support cannot be implemented, at least basic things; displaying weather, RAM, and remaining internal-external storage space on the home screen would be very helpful.
[Android Apps and Games] Slimshady997:
Could you give me your app or your configuration please? I have the most recent version which is 4.51.
[Android Apps and Games] Fefeshamu:
Thanks for your reply. Turning off accessibility service solved the volume issue.

It is not a real solution but in case you want to try it, I installed an app called SideApps, so I can open P+ through it.
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
You eventually have to enable show settings under left headers config. Also you could use manage categories to toggle the grid view for your categories.
[Android Apps and Games] ytsejam1138:
I installed Paramount+ and it opens fine for me. I'm not using a paid account, however I am logged into the app. I've opened and closed it multiple times. I'm running the paid v4.51 of the launcher on a Shield 2017.
[Android Apps and Games] Fefeshamu:
I'm running 4.51 free version.

Idk, maybe it opens fine for you because Shield is a powerful device, I just have a xiaomi's 4k stick.

I can even successfully start Paramount+ from SideApps or android settings, then go to Projectivy menu and it still gets stuck at the loading circle
[Android Apps and Games] FRIX1988:
Hello, I installed this app on HY320 which I bought this week. First impressions? It's totally awesome launcher! but... yesterday I decided to buy premium version from Google Play Store and it crashed something. 10 seconds after a boot and load android "Restarting" pop up window appears and I have no chance to perform factory reset or something before restart. I will be very greatful for help.
[Android Apps and Games] Mäuseturm:
Regarding the Paramount+ problem: I have updated to 4.51 (paid), but without success. Even with 4.51, Paramount+ cannot be started directly from Projectivy. It still needs the workaround via the app settings.

This makes me wonder what makes Projectivy so different from all other launchers, including the stock launcher and Android TV itself in the settings when launching apps? And why only Paramount+ seems to be bothered by this, so that you can't get any further than the loading circle.

Incidentally, this happens with my Nokia Streaming Box 8010 (Android 11, Quad-Core Amlogic S905X4-K, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB Flash), as well as with my Nokia Streaming Box 8000 (Android 12, Quad-Core Amlogic S905X3, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash).

I've tried a few other launchers, such as the ATV Launcher and F-Launcher and they can all launch the Paramount+ app without any problems, but Projectivy is simply the best launcher.... ;)

The problem has already been addressed in the German-language Android forum (here), where someone has the same problem with a 2019 NVIDIA Shield Pro, while another user with the same box and the same firmware allegedly does not have the problem. That's strange.
[Android Apps and Games] felixxx999:
A quick suggestion and bug report.

I use Stremio and the continue watching row is very useful. The bug is when you select the show or movie you want to watch a cropped clear logo shows up. unfortunately it’s cropped and looks bad.

Any chance instead of using the poster use the horizontal background art for the show with the full clear logo over it? that would look amazing. have it defaulted to appear the old way as an option
[Android Apps and Games] Glx2:
I get an error on ccgtv for 4.5.1 the premium version choosing a folder for wallpapers, when I pick user defined folder I get "you don't have an app that can do this" I got file manager +, is there something I am missing?
[Android Apps and Games] Fefeshamu:
Yes it is strange.

On my Xiaomi Stick, Paramount+ was updated today to version 15.0.16, and now it works.
[Android Apps and Games] Mäuseturm:
@Fefeshamu

This is really more than just strange...

I wrote a bug report at the Github project page and @spocky12 immediately fixed the problem for the upcoming Projectivy version 4.52 immediately.

And now I've also just received the Paramount+ update to 15.0.16. To my great surprise, this update also fixed the problem.

I am confused... and very pleased.... ;)
[Android Apps and Games] karlosmexicanos:
Hello Spocky! I've been wondering if we can add our own apps to all categories, like in the settings and system. By the way, I absolutely love the app! Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] jeffers24:
Thisis what is happening on my 4k max v2 when I install Launcher Manager

Blacklisted Fire TV apps display new notices with questionable accuracy

Amazon has been blacklisting and disabling specific apps on Fire TV devices since at least 2016, which is when it first blocked two popular apps that replaced Amazon's own ad-filled Fire TV home screen with much simpler alternatives.

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[Android Apps and Games] MrPenguin:
Does anyone know why certain menu items such as Now Playing and Shortcuts are disabled for me? I clicked to make them visible, but nothing happens. They also have an icon beside them that indicates that I am unable to use them. Thank you in advance for the help!
[Android Apps and Games] Peat1980:
This is normal behaviour. They are hidden automatically when they have no content (like any other empty category). You probably have no shortcuts on your device. And to make the now playing category appear you have to actually play something in the background.

If you play some music in an app for example, then press home to exit to the launcher, and you still hear the music playing then it runs in background and the now playing row (and a notification in the tray) should appear. Scroll up to see it. 😉
[Android Apps and Games] dctrbnsttr:
Just updated version 4.51 to version 4.52 from github. Now when I try to launch Projectivy Launcher, the program crashes. I briefly see the splash screen and then crash. I have tried clearing the cache to no avail. Do I need to uninstall 4.51 prior to installing 4.52?
[Android Apps and Games] ArunRock:
I just updated to the latest version from github and it got stuck on black screen, tv remote became unresponsive, I had to restart TV. After restarting it was still got stuck on black screen since projectivy was the only launcher I had (disabled android TV Home) and I had a brief window of about 10-15 seconds before the UI and my remote became unresponsive. Tried restarting a few times before I had to remotely install Flauncher from playstore, then set Flauncher as default and switched to it in that brief window, uninstalled latest projectivy, then reinstalled the previous version.

TV details - Hisense Android version 9

Let me know if any more details are needed.

Thanks in advance!
[Android Apps and Games] splitroaster971:
Put the new version from github on shield but didn't work. Wouldn't start so deleted and installed the older one but my settings save didn't work. Will reapply settings and try again.
[Android Apps and Games] dctrbnsttr:
Version 4.53 updates over the prior version with no issue. Although, I did have to reset the custom wallpaper source.

One question...... How does one assign a custom icon to a custom category?
[Android Apps and Games] nixuspix:
Power

Added an option to start screensaver on user idle (along to standby and power off

This option is not working for me in any of 4.5x - Homatics Box R 4k Plus is always detected as idle and screen saver goes on, when actually i'm watching some stuff
[Android Apps and Games] pavichokche:
Hi this is slightly off topic but I would recommend you connect an external device to your TV instead of using the built in system. Many TVs are prone to wearing out their EMMC storage and then the whole TV becames inoperable and needs a new mainbboard. It happened to my Hisense H8G and I've heard it happening to much fancier Sony TVs too. Just something to keep in mind before it's top late. DM me if you have questions.
[Android Apps and Games] Thegreatcow:
@spocky12 The launcher is complete perfection. 4.54 is so 👍👍

You should post a link to your cashApp for some of the users that want to donate a little more than just buying the app in the store.
[Android Apps and Games] ArunRock:
Thank you, I'll keep that in mind, usually I don't fiddle much with my TV, I panicked when it got stuck on black screen, I'll just keep it to installing apps from PlayStore from now on 😅
[Android Apps and Games] rodrigomenezess:
Does anyone know how to turn off/hide the wifi+clock+devices bar on top that overlays while I'm watching movies?
[Android Apps and Games] Sid32:
I don't get them. Could be your player...
[Android Apps and Games] Awesome Donkey:
Greetings! Great work with the latest version of the launcher. Been using it for a few weeks now and it's generally been a delight. I do have two small feature requests which may help when testing different things.

1) An option to restart the launcher in the settings. This can come in handy when encountering issues like wallpapers not loading or weird category/card issues.

2) An option to clear/reload the cache of card images for apps (or the whole cache as a whole or force reload/rebuild of the cache). This would be very helpful to show updated card images for apps that change their images and branding. Recent examples being Disney+, Tubi and PlutoTV.

Yes, you can accomplish both above by either forcing stop the launcher then reopening it to restart the launcher or forcing stop the launcher and clearing the cache and then reopening the launcher to clear the card image cache but both of these have one annoying side-effect... it causes the accessibility service to disable. If there's options to do the above, it would avoid this completely and could be very useful when trying to hunt down weird issues.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] thangcuoi:
I would much prefer to use the official portrait poster. Every streaming app does it, and the posters are readily available. Why create more work?
[Android Apps and Games] Lithroe:
I'm using the premium version on a 2017 Nvidia Shield and it sometimes takes up to two minutes to loads app icons. Pressing the been button also restarts ProjectIVY causing us to wait a further two minutes. Is there any way to speed the initial loading up? I also cannot for the life of me get accessibility services to enable even though the Shield indicates it had been activated. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for a fantastic launcher!
[Android Apps and Games] splitroaster971:
I've got a weird problem my shield does everything great enabled accessibility and can pick a folder with my wallpapers but my leap s1 says I don't have an app that can do this even tho both boxes have save stuff, also I can't enable on this box.

I went to accessibility and it say launcher on but when I come out it says enabled no. What am I missing
[Android Apps and Games] Grimlyn:
In version 4.54, the splash screen is constantly running. No matter in which application I watch iptv or YouTube. And if I uncheck the checkbox in the power supply, the screen saver does not start at all, although it should start itself after 5 minutes of idle time. This function worked fine in version 4.36.
[Android Apps and Games] roberto.morizake:
congrats to spocky12, a newbie question, I bought a formovie s5, will the latest version work on the projector? Could there be problems when running on it? What would be the differences from the paid version? Or would it be better to buy a stick or TV box? thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Neo3D:
ProjectIVY upgraded itself to 4.54

Kodi thumbnails still don't work right. Thumbnails don't load unless you select the blank thumbnail. This however, doesn't load all of the thumbnails, just the one you selected and some random others.

Love the video feature! However, it breaks if you change anything in settings and requires a reboot to work again.

If you reboot, it doesn't remember Accessibility access settings. It thinks that it's disabled, even though it's enabled. Then, you have to toggle it off and then on again.
[Android Apps and Games] Lithroe:
Just like to say that this most recent update resolved all issues I was having. Thank you again for all your work!
[Android Apps and Games] BobbaLouie:
I had this issue recently on my Shield 2019 Pro. It began when I added a USB SSD to the Shield, and was fixed when I removed the SSD and factory reset the damned thing. Note this was several days before the recent update to Projectivy from the Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] Lithroe:
I was debating if it was the USB, I just started using projectIVY a week ago so I'm happy to report the update was a success here before I had to do that myself.
[Android Apps and Games] thegeek87:
Projectivy 4.54 Premium on a Sony XG95 here. Everything is running flawless, except for picking a wallpaper folder.

The option is a "dead end", nothing happens when i klick on select folder.

Accessibility is activated, two file managers are installed (filemanager+ and FX file explorer), though fx file explorer does not get recognized by Projectivy.

Single wallpapers do work via filemanager+ on a USB.

Do i miss some configuration error here? anything i need to pay attention to?
[Android Apps and Games] nixuspix:
Dd you find any solution for this?
[Android Apps and Games] skadoooosh:
I have a Sony TV and also have encountered the same issue as thegeek87 above where selecting a folder for wallpaper does nothing.

I have another issue, whereby I can't access my normal TV channels (this started occurring a few weeks ago, so before the new release). My TV has loaded all the digital channels into the actual TV system, however, when I click the TV button my remote, or even try to navigate to TV via 'Sources' nothing happens, and it will just stay on the Projectivy home screen. Any ideas?

Another suggestion - could we have the settings button hidden from view, but shows up if we navigate up - towards the clock? I'd rather not see the settings button if I don't need it, but I also don't want to have to press the long shortcut to enter settings if needed.
[Android Apps and Games] Mother_Teresa:
Is there a way to set a horizonal margin for the app rows?

It would be nice to have app row start further away from the left.
[Android Apps and Games] Patrick-Mav:
I'm now on 4.54 and the screensaver (idle detection) behaviour is still not working properly. Screensaver kicks in while media is playing. That's very wrong.
[Android Apps and Games] nixuspix:
Filmix channel ncluded in Change channels section, does not appear if activated to be visible. Is that only my problem?
[Android Apps and Games] nixuspix:
Exactly my problem as well on Homatics R 4k plus box with android 12.8.4649
[Android Apps and Games] nixuspix:
OK found with this - have to activate these in ATV launcher first, then it arrives on this launcher