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So far these apps are working for me:
-XBMC on Ouya
-Firefox
-ES File explorer
-BSPlayer
-BubbleIPNP
-Nova Launcher
Working but need a a different input device to manipulate:
-CNN
-IPlayer BBC
-HBO GO
-Puffin Browser (good if works since has flash embedded)
-Pushbullet (need google play services)
I will continue testing other apps until a root is published.
There are like 5 of these post now. We need a central post because people (myself included) keep testing apps that have already been tested by someone else.
DeVSS said:
There are like 5 of these post now. We need a central post because people (myself included) keep testing apps that have already been tested by someone else.
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Good point. There is a "Fire TV Themes and Apps" forum, but no one has posted there yet.
sideload
Sideloaded hsdroid to access hockey streams. Works but needs alternative form of input. Used USB mouse and it works.
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So far these apps are working for me:
-XBMC on Ouya
-Firefox
-ES File explorer
-BSPlayer
-BubbleIPNP
-Nova Launcher
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Did it actually let you user Nova Launcher as the default Home launcher (when you click the Home button)?
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Did it actually let you user Nova Launcher as the default Home launcher (when you click the Home button)?
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No, just shows as another program to run... the good thing is that you can see all the programs in one screen... but dont see any real usage, just testing.
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No, just shows as another program to run... the good thing is that you can see all the programs in one screen... but dont see any real usage, just testing.
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I believe this was suggested in another thread, and it definitely works for me: I simply open Nova Launcher once then with a wireless mini keyboard/trackpad unit I do ALT-TAB to move between apps which includes Nova Launcher. This is a good way to get back to Spotify too, though on the wireless unit I have the play/pause button will let me keep music running or pause it in the background.
I go back to Nova for the apps that I would have had to open via the Fire TV settings/apps page which I find to be a chore compared to ALT-TAB to Nova to a page where I have my key sideloaded apps on-screen and ready to open. It also works out of the box with the Settings.apk if you sideload that so you can just keep the Settings shortcut that is on one of the Nova screens by default. There are noted issues with some settings not working (and most obviously just aren't applicable to this unit which is why they won't work) via Settings.apk but that's covered in another thread too.
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I believe this was suggested in another thread, and it definitely works for me: I simply open Nova Launcher once then with a wireless mini keyboard/trackpad unit I do ALT-TAB to move between apps which includes Nova Launcher. This is a good way to get back to Spotify too, though on the wireless unit I have the play/pause button will let me keep music running or pause it in the background.
I go back to Nova for the apps that I would have had to open via the Fire TV settings/apps page which I find to be a chore compared to ALT-TAB to Nova to a page where I have my key sideloaded apps on-screen and ready to open. It also works out of the box with the Settings.apk if you sideload that so you can just keep the Settings shortcut that is on one of the Nova screens by default. There are noted issues with some settings not working (and most obviously just aren't applicable to this unit which is why they won't work) via Settings.apk but that's covered in another thread too.
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Hopefully we can find a way to do it with the remote control or joystick... having a keyboard in frond of the box is useful but inconvenient...
Was iplayer with HD video? Which version did you use? Also what version of the APK did you use for CNN?
josetron said:
So far these apps are working for me:
-XBMC on Ouya
-Firefox
-ES File explorer
-BSPlayer
-BubbleIPNP
-Nova Launcher
Working but need a a different input device to manipulate:
-CNN
-IPlayer BBC
-HBO GO
-Puffin Browser (good if works since has flash embedded)
-Pushbullet (need google play services)
I will continue testing other apps until a root is published.
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Was iplayer with HD video? Which version did you use? Also what version of the APK did you use for CNN?
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Iplayer 3.1.0.748 CNN 1.4.2 Keep in mind both work ok but you can't navigate thru the menus given the lack of support from the input device. I don't think Iplayer was in full HD...keep in mind you need to be in UK to use it (or use any workaround)...
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Hopefully we can find a way to do it with the remote control or joystick... having a keyboard in frond of the box is useful but inconvenient...
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I use a very small handheld keyboard with touchpad that is convenient for me. It was recommended in another thread, and is this one: (oops I cannot post links yet to so it is Hausbell ® Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC, Pad, Andriod TV Box, Google TV Box, Xbox360, PS3 & HTPC/IPTV (Black))
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I use a very small handheld keyboard with touchpad that is convenient for me. It was recommended in another thread, and is this one: (oops I cannot post links yet to so it is Hausbell ® Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC, Pad, Andriod TV Box, Google TV Box, Xbox360, PS3 & HTPC/IPTV (Black))
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Thanks for the tip, yes that looks very small and cheap too!
I had purchased a ton of Ouya games from the Ouya Store and i lets be honest, they have some games that both Google and Amazon dont have yet. I pulled these APKS from the Madcatz Mojo after the recent Ouya Everywhere update.
READ ALL THE STEPS FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING.
1.) If you have an Ouya Controller pair it to your Fire TV, Yes it works.
2.) Download and install all Ouya Apk Files HERE
I pulled newer APk from the mojo as of 031715 (I havent tested these yet) HERE
3.) You will probably notice an Ouya App in Setting - Applications, if you attempt to launch that application it will tell you theres nothing to do, so dont waste your time and dont launch it.
4.) Perform unknown sources mod HERE
5.) Install TitaniumBackup Pro and Freeze KFTV Launcher (You will need a USB mouse or something that emulates a mouse cursor)
6.) Hit the home key on your Fire TV Remote, it will launch Ouya Launcher
7.) Log in with your Ouya Account and you should see the normal Ouya Launcher screen Install whatever you want. If for whatever reason you click and it doesnt register your fire remote than use your mouse.
8.) Install any app/game from the Ouya Store
9.) Make - Software, launch TitaniumBackup Pro, unfreeze the KFTV Launcher
11.) Press Home again and you'll get the regular Fire Tv launcher. Launch any ouya app/game you installed from the Setting - Application.
post what games you've attempted and worked.
Works:
Age of Empire
Big Action Mega Fight!
Canabalt HD
Double Dragon
Fist Puncher
Ittle Dew
MiniGore 2: Zombies
Neon Shadow
Nostalgia
ShadowBlade
SuperGNES
TowerFall
Vector
You Dont Know Jack
Doesnt Work:
Amazing Frog!
BombSquad (Upon Launch it'll say hardware not supported)
The Cave
FPse For Ouya (Runs but Crashes when Rom is Loaded)
Do you have to use an ouya controller or will any controller compatible with the fire TV work?
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Do you have to use an ouya controller or will any controller compatible with the fire TV work?
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I only have an Ouya and Mojo Controller (C.T.R.L.) both work
I got it to work without autopilot.
To get back to the KFTV Launcher, you just need to go to Make / Software, launch TitaniumBackup Pro, unfreeze the KFTV Launcher and hit the Home button. No reboot needed
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I got it to work without autopilot.
To get back to the KFTV Launcher, you just need to go to Make / Software, launch TitaniumBackup Pro, unfreeze the KFTV Launcher and hit the Home button. No reboot needed
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I didnt even think of that, i revised the steps. Thanks
So you were able to successfully reboot with the kftv launcher frozen with autopilot set to launch something? Reason i ask is i would like to disable the kftv launcher all together with package manager, but havnt had the balls fearing not being able to boot back up.
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So you were able to successfully reboot with the kftv launcher frozen with autopilot set to launch something? Reason i ask is i would like to disable the kftv launcher all together with package manager, but havnt had the balls fearing not being able to boot back up.
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If you disable KFTV, what launcher are you planning on using? I disabled KFTV and installed a different launcher now i get this. I cant access Amazon Prime Video but i dont care.
Xbmc.. I have a version built to act as a launcher ...
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Xbmc.. I have a version built to act as a launcher ...
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if you provide me the apk i'll be happy to test it.
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if you provide me the apk i'll be happy to test it.
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http://www.datafilehost.com/d/b703a710
Built this one myself adding launcher properties to the manifest and includes fusion/unity/superrepo as sources.
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http://www.datafilehost.com/d/b703a710
Built this one myself adding launcher properties to the manifest and includes fusion/unity/superrepo as sources.
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yep, that worked.rebooted amazon fire tv and it boots directly to the xbmc launcher
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If you disable KFTV, what launcher are you planning on using? I disabled KFTV and installed a different launcher now i get this. I cant access Amazon Prime Video but i dont care.
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What launcher is that?
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What launcher is that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798852
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798852
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Thanks for your help yesterday.. i got the balls to try it without autopilot and sure enough as long as you have activated the launcher once (getting its default settings as home) pressing the home key it will boot without any autoloading apps.
I did this with GO Launcher EX and with XBMC (my launcher version)
my procedure was as follows.
I installed GO Launcher EX
froze the kftv launcher with titanium,
pressed home on remote.. Go Launcher loaded. Then rebooted with play/select on remote.
Machine rebooted directly to go launcher
This will of course loose your access to prime videos and whatnot but im really just looking for XBMC myself.
Keep in mind if you choose a regular android launcher you will probably need an airmouse or keyboard/trackpad to get around.
If you use my modded XBMC from this thread it works fine with the ftv remote.
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K, so I just want to make sure I'm understanding you guys. You're setting an alt launcher without the need to use the xposed mod by rbox?
Are you accomplishing this by:
1- Installing an alt launcher
2- Freezing the FTV default (KFTV) launcher with titanium backup
3- success ?
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That's correct.
video uploaded
game list updated as well
FPse works fine on it's own if you side load it or just use the play store hack and get it that way. I've been playing PSX all week this way.
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I had purchased a ton of Ouya games from the Ouya Store and i lets be honest, they have some games that both Google and Amazon dont have yet. I pulled these APKS from the Madcatz Mojo after the recent Ouya Everywhere update.
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Now that we have OUYA on the FireTV, has anyone had luck porting the FireTV's Netflix app to the OUYA?
Any chance someone could fix Amazing Frog to allow the Logitech K400r Keyboard to work with it?
I'm getting and hopefully rooting my new FTV tomorrow, and was checking out the launchers. I am going to primarily use it for XBMC, but I'm sure that my wife will want to use the FTV stock launcher. Which way should I go to easily switch between XBMC and stock FTV?
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I'm getting and hopefully rooting my new FTV tomorrow, and was checking out the launchers. I am going to primarily use it for XBMC, but I'm sure that my wife will want to use the FTV stock launcher. Which way should I go to easily switch between XBMC and stock FTV?
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Since you can't root the FTV for now you could use llama in order to make a XBMC shortcut on your FTV homescreen.
edit: I don't know what firmware version you will get, rooting is impossible with the german FTVs for now. Maybe you are more lucky.
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Since you can't root the FTV for now you could use llama in order to make a XBMC shortcut on your FTV homescreen.
edit: I don't know what firmware version you will get, rooting is impossible with the german FTVs for now. Maybe you are more lucky.
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You may be able to root. Before you even plug your FTV in, you should read and follow the guides on AFTV News. Start here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-setup-a-new-fire-tv-without-blocking-root/#more-1403.
ftv in
Thanks guys. Followed the guides and I have ROOOOOOOOT!
Now to install XBMC...
Is llama the preferred method? What exactly is llama anyway?
spyder03 said:
Thanks guys. Followed the guides and I have ROOOOOOOOT!
Now to install XBMC...
Is llama the preferred method? What exactly is llama anyway?
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Since my FTV isn't rooted I can only tell you they way on how to add XBMC to the homescreen with llama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMt8gtnCSx0
There are probably better ways on how to start XBMC while keeping access to the Fire TV homescreen but this works just fine here, even without root.
I find FiredTV to be a very decent launcher. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782303
I second FiredTV...
I installed it so I have an icon for XBMC, Xfinity TV Go, the FireTV app, PBS, PBS Kids, Plex, Pluto.TV, and Settings. Everything else is hidden. If I want to watch something on Amazon Prime, I just launch the FireTV app, and I'm in the "default launcher". Hitting the Home button takes me back to FiredTV, no matter which of these I'm in.
Of all those, I think XBMC is our main use... I'm running Mythbuntu as my PVR back-end, and this makes getting to XBMC super easy, while still making it easy to get to other apps, and back to XBMC...
FiredTv for sure.
Easy interface for accessing sideloaded apps and also comes with an icon that takes you to the stock launcher if required.
This, combined with rbox's firetv xposed mods = perfection
gazdaman. said:
FiredTv for sure.
Easy interface for accessing sideloaded apps and also comes with an icon that takes you to the stock launcher if required.
This, combined with rbox's firetv xposed mods = perfection
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i must say the same, i tried some asop style launchers.. and well i just cant get used to a phone interface on a TV.. i try but theres something not right about it. FiredTV is good to go over here.
I'm using the SPMC version of XBMC these days which is an Android launcher. Along the xposed and the rbox mods is what everyone else I know seems to prefer as well. I've built about 5 HTPC replacements for people and they are all happy with this setup as well.
1. Root
2. Custom recovery
3. Latest firmware
4. busybox
5. Stickmount
6. Lama (daily reboot)
7. SPMC
8. Xposed
9. Rbox xposed mods
10. Enjoy!
I have used FiredTV in the past. It was good. Nothing flashy but serves it's purpose. I had my FireTV rooted and thought I had Auto updating blocked but I guess I did it wrong. I lost my root so I guess I'm going back to FiredTV. What a bummer!
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I'm using the SPMC version of XBMC these days which is an Android launcher. Along the xposed and the rbox mods is what everyone else I know seems to prefer as well. I've built about 5 HTPC replacements for people and they are all happy with this setup as well.
1. Root
2. Custom recovery
3. Latest firmware
4. busybox
5. Stickmount
6. Lama (daily reboot)
7. SPMC
8. Xposed
9. Rbox xposed mods
10. Enjoy!
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I've read the documentation on SPMC vs XBMC....mostly talks about the tweaks made...
From a user's perspective, what do you notice is the difference? Is it snappier? less crash prone? etc?
Could I install it next to XBMC and try it out? Or would I need to uninstall XBMC first?
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I've read the documentation on SPMC vs XBMC....mostly talks about the tweaks made...
From a user's perspective, what do you notice is the difference? Is it snappier? less crash prone? etc?
Could I install it next to XBMC and try it out? Or would I need to uninstall XBMC first?
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I didn't notice much difference between the two. I started out with xbmc and switched to spmc because it fixed a few issues I was having at the time. They both work pretty well. They can be installed along side each other as they use separate days folders.
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I didn't notice much difference between the two. I started out with xbmc and switched to spmc because it fixed a few issues I was having at the time. They both work pretty well. They can be installed along side each other as they use separate days folders.
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spmc is also in the amazon and google play app store so you can just download and install it from there and have a real icon on the amazon launcher without the need for anything else if you wish, i still use rbox exposed mod's and firedtv set to the alternate launcher but again, none of its really needed if you want to just use SPMC now since its in the app store.
My setup:
1. Root
2. Custom recovery
3. Latest firmware
4. busybox
5. Stickmount
6. XBMC/Kodi -- Helix Alpha 4
7. SPMC (non-launcher version)
8. Xposed
9. Rbox xposed mods
10. XBMC Launcher blunden - September 4, 2014 (from Google store). This latest version allows you to specify which version of XBMC you want to launch. You can easily go back and forth. It's important to have the non-launcher version of SPMC installed.
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I've read the documentation on SPMC vs XBMC....mostly talks about the tweaks made...
From a user's perspective, what do you notice is the difference? Is it snappier? less crash prone? etc?
Could I install it next to XBMC and try it out? Or would I need to uninstall XBMC first?
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Maybe a fluke, but less crashes with SPMC than when I was running XBMC. You could backup your XBMC config with the FIRE TV utility and restore it to SPMC and be done. They can exist together on the same box, but I found no reason.
I'll set it up and run it along side my current installation. Haven't done an XBMC backup/restore yet, so this will give me a reason to practice that as well.
Thanks guys!
Hi
I plan to use a Nexus Player as Media Center with Plex App. I would need it to autostart at start of Nexus Player and in case of crash that Plex app restarts by itself. I would need the Nexus Player to keep stuck running Plex and that's it. Is it possible if I install CM12*on it ?*Looks to be impossible with official rom
Thanks
Vincèn
Wrong section for this.
U can use an automation app to do that, on stock or cm12. Llama, or tasker will do it.
Target home launcher. Set Plex as your home launcher. I do this with Kodi and it works wonderfully
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Wrong section for this.
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Oups an admin can move the thread in correct section ?*Thanks
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U can use an automation app to do that, on stock or cm12. Llama, or tasker will do it.
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I know these apps but nono can be installed on Nexus Player (damn Play store that lists them as incompatible with Nexus player
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Target home launcher. Set Plex as your home launcher. I do this with Kodi and it works wonderfully
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I guess I need to install CM*on it to do that right ?*as I see nothing in stock rom of Nexus Player to change Home Launcher !
I guess I need to install CM*on it to do that right ?*as I see nothing in stock rom of Nexus Player to change Home Launcher !
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No, it's an app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bh.android.TargetHomeLauncher&hl=en
You'll have to find the apk and sideload it, though. Not sure your level of experience with that but there are multiple threads and methods.
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No, it's an app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bh.android.TargetHomeLauncher&hl=en
You'll have to find the apk and sideload it, though. Not sure your level of experience with that but there are multiple threads and methods.
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No big deal, the question is to know if such system survives the automatic updates of the app selected as default home ! Any experience with that ?
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No big deal, the question is to know if such system survives the automatic updates of the app selected as default home ! Any experience with that ?
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It hasn't changed on me unless I've explicitly changed it myself, which is easy to do. The only caveat is that setting Plex as your home app might restrict your ability to access other apps, including the leanback launcher since it does not offer an interface option to select them. I don't know how you'd work around this to get at say, the NP settings menu. In Kodi, you can go to Apps > Android Apps and then launch NP apps from there, but Plex is only going to show you your media.
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Oups an admin can move the thread in correct section ?*Thanks
I know these apps but nono can be installed on Nexus Player (damn Play store that lists them as incompatible with Nexus player
I guess I need to install CM*on it to do that right ?*as I see nothing in stock rom of Nexus Player to change Home Launcher !
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just because the playstore says something is incompatible does not mean it wont work if you sideload it.
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/ < easy way to get free apps on ur pc
http://kebabapps.blogspot.com/search/label/Llama < u can get llama from there
Hi, I've been trying to figure out how to have a shortcut to the leanback launcher from within kodi. I use kodi as my main launcher with xbmc launcher and know how to use twisted home manager to get back to it, and to point kodi to Netflix and other apps, but not to the leanback launcher home screen. I tried doing a custom Android activity but it does nothing? Anyone have any success?
Was wondering the same thing. On my fire tv kodi shows the FTV launcher in android apps so I just favorite it and add it to my submenu.
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Was wondering the same thing. On my fire tv kodi shows the FTV launcher in android apps so I just favorite it and add it to my submenu.
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yeah, same problem. i have a fire tv and a fire tv 2 which both can be done this way, but kodi doesnt see the app for some reason, even if you manually point it to it. even if someone were to just code an app that autolaunched the leanbacklauncher, id be fine with that. just want to go into it without a lot of hassle.
I have the same problem, I want to use XBMC Launcher as standard, but I also want to get back to Leanback once in a while for updates and settings. I have read about something here adding it as a favorite but I cannot seem to figure out how.
https://forums.geforce.com/default/...d-tv/hi-jacked-kodi-home-screen/post/4717416/
Well if you are trying to access settings I found an apk that just links to the settings screen. You just need to favorite the app in Kodi. I would give credit to who made it but idk who that is!
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Well if you are trying to access settings I found an apk that just links to the settings screen. You just need to favorite the app in Kodi. I would give credit to who made it but idk who that is!
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Thanks I have installed that, would still however like an app who just opens the Leanback Launcher. I have tried the one from this thread, but it does not work. (Note: It is for the Nexus Player!). But hopefully it is possible to make something similar for the Shield.
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JJ-KwiK said:
Ok, so I wrote the script. Install from zip within Kodi. It should show up within the program menu of kodi. It can be added as a shortcut, if your kodi skin allows shortcuts.
I haven't tested it yet and I can't promise that it will work.
It should launch the leanback launcher based on its package name (com.google.android.leanbacklauncher).
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Thanks! Ill give it a try tonight.
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Ok, so I wrote the script. Install from zip within Kodi. It should show up within the program menu of kodi. It can be added as a shortcut, if your kodi skin allows shortcuts.
I haven't tested it yet and I can't promise that it will work.
It should launch the leanback launcher based on its package name (com.google.android.leanbacklauncher).
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Hey, fantastic you took your time to help. :highfive:
However I can't get it to work, in installs fine and Kodi says it is enabled, but when I press on it from within Kodi Program Add-ons, nothing happens.
Hopefully you will keep working on it, it would be awesome to have
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JJ-KwiK said:
Ok, so I wrote the script. Install from zip within Kodi. It should show up within the program menu of kodi. It can be added as a shortcut, if your kodi skin allows shortcuts.
I haven't tested it yet and I can't promise that it will work.
It should launch the leanback launcher based on its package name (com.google.android.leanbacklauncher).
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Didn't work for me either.
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Sorry guys. I can't get it to work. I don't know why. If I change the package name, I can launch any other android app. I'm at a loss...
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Not to worry, will try and live without Thank you for your help.
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JJ-KwiK said:
Have you guys tried this? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63390279&postcount=6
@darthcircuit decompiled the leanbacklauncher and edited the manifest to launch like a normal app. I haven't tried it, but it might work.
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Hi
I have tried it, it did not work
you can accomplish this using the Kodi add-on Advance Launcher.
* Create a new standalone launcher
* select the launcher application as /system/bin/am
* set the application arguments as: start --user 0 -a android.intent.action.VIEW -n com.google.android.leanbacklauncher/com.google.android.leanbacklauncher.MainActivity
* set the title to something meaningful (e.g. Leanback Launcher)
* select Android as the platform, though this likely doesn't really matter
* select whatever for the Thumbnails and Fanarts path. You can change the icon of this launcher individually by pulling up the context menu later
this should do it. You can add the launcher to favorites, and then set it as a home menu item within Kodi or a submenu item with most modern Jarvis skins.
Tasker AppFactory
You can do it by creating a task in Tasker that opens Leanback. Export that task as app and have Kodi run that app.
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