Interesting, installed Go Launcher EX from amazon's marketplace and it is version 3.51. There is of course a newer version out and the google market wont let me see it. It says not compatible for some odd reason. Managed to get the newest version apk and it will not install. Anybody have suggestions?
This has something to do with either the DPI or some provisions in the app itself. There are a lot of apps which you won't be able to install such as;
Wifi File Explorer PRO
Citibank
etc....
That is a bummer, I went ahead and switched over to ADW Launcher. Noticed that the font sometime freaks out and turns really big. Tilt the device to switch orientation and it fixes it. Anything else better than ADW Launcher? It seems just a tad on the simple side compared to Go Launcher.
Funny... setting up a second Kindle Fire, and the Go Launcher EX is no longer available in the amazon market. Actually, it is in the market, just doesn't know on the KF now.
This version is little old but you can signup for BETA/ALPHA releases I am currently waiting for google to update it.. so this thing will get even better!
FiredTV Alternative with " TV LAUNCHER FOR ANDROID"
Hey guys by accident I think I found a way to use different launcher then FiredTV Launcher which often crashed for me..
I sideloaded TV Launcher then bought full version. After installing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786618 , XPOSED module after reeboting and removing all previous launchers now TV Launcher turn on itself always by pressing home button!!
the only way to go back to amazon screen is by holding "Home" and then clicking on settings and then going back to Amazon menu.
I can make a short video to show it I am impressed!! TV Launcher is pretty cool just gotta find HD ICONS for my apps
TV Launcher pro is like few bucks you can then add unlimited icons to your launcher.
Steps I Took to get it working
#1 Install Xposed (if you are already did skip it) if you didn't install framework of course also.
#2 Install Fire TV Mods (all credits to rBox) link to 1.3 Ver apk:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/onvu1xbjjkho1yb/RboxFireTvMods_1.3.apk
#3 Remove any previous launcher ( I had few like Nova,FiredTV Launcher etc..) leave only TV Launcher
#4 reeboot via xPosed app (your fire tv box)
#5 after clicking HOME you should be able to go to TV Launcher menu everytime
VIDEO -- UPLOADING
Play Store Link to TV-Launcher:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.awe.dev.pro.tv&hl=en
How to buy Paid version fire TV?
you gotta have Play Store installed I bought pro version via Fire TV to make things easier.
How to extract easily TV Launcher?
download APK Extractor on your tablet/phone,extract it and use your favorite app/way to install the TV Launcher APK.
The home button works with any launcher available if using xposed, but like it's been said before its non selectable.. So whatever it launches is your default launcher. Tested apex and Nova and TV launcher back in the day.. TV launcher iirc didn't work right with the remote back then. Did they fix it?
nhumber said:
The home button works with any launcher available if using xposed, but like it's been said before its non selectable.. So whatever it launches is your default launcher. Tested apex and Nova and TV launcher back in the day.. TV launcher iirc didn't work right with the remote back then. Did they fix it?
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Not sure I joined the dev on google plus comnunity and signed up for beta however his latest launcher works horrible on Fire TV so I hope he will catch up with it quick it's the perfect launcher but the 2.08 version in playstore works ok but could be better.
Hey guys, I have 2 nexus players and I'm thinking of getting another android box that's more powerful. What I want to know is can i install the leanback launcher on a box other than the nexus/adt-1?
Any help is greatly appreciated .
Try these
I found few apps which can serve the purpose
HALauncher
Unwind Launcher for TV BETA
You can test these apps on your phone or tablet too
I found an older version APK that worked, except suggestions, on my Leelbox (amlogic) Q2. Every other version did not work though.
I have a Fire HD 10 7th generation. My Fire OS says the build date is 11-12-18 running OS 5.3.6.4 (626533320), it also shows it checked for an update on 12-5-18. That seems odd to me because most everyone else including the tutorial video shows the OS as 5.6 and that was posted 1-2018. That doesn't make sense, an older system having a newer version of the OS even though mine checked for an update.
What I want to do is be able to run Nova Launcher as my default launcher. I have Google Play Store, ES Explorer & Nova Launcher installed. If I open Nova Launcher and go to the settings at the top it says it is not the default launcher, 'click here' to make it default. When I do that It takes me to the Fire Settings main menu. I can't anywhere within settings that allow me to do that. The only thing I have found the even mentions Nova Launcher is at the bottom of the Accessibility menu under Services it is listed and turned off, I turned it on.
It would be nice if I could disable Amazon for forcing updates as well but one step at a time.
Has what I wanted been done successfully with the same OS version? If so is there a tutorial? Is the LauncherHijackV3.apk & Launcher Hijack V4 outdated or is there a better way?
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I have a Fire HD 10 7th generation. My Fire OS says the build date is 11-12-18 running OS 5.3.6.4 (626533320), it also shows it checked for an update on 12-5-18. That seems odd to me because most everyone else including the tutorial video shows the OS as 5.6 and that was posted 1-2018. That doesn't make sense, an older system having a newer version of the OS even though mine checked for an update.
What I want to do is be able to run Nova Launcher as my default launcher. I have Google Play Store, ES Explorer & Nova Launcher installed. If I open Nova Launcher and go to the settings at the top it says it is not the default launcher, 'click here' to make it default. When I do that It takes me to the Fire Settings main menu. I can't anywhere within settings that allow me to do that. The only thing I have found the even mentions Nova Launcher is at the bottom of the Accessibility menu under Services it is listed and turned off, I turned it on.
It would be nice if I could disable Amazon for forcing updates as well but one step at a time.
Has what I wanted been done successfully with the same OS version? If so is there a tutorial? Is the LauncherHijackV3.apk & Launcher Hijack V4 outdated or is there a better way?
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Unfortunately, as of now there is no way to disable OTA updates. Now the part about Nova. It seems that Amazon has locked down the tablets when it comes to changing launchers. For me the easiest way is indeed LauncherHijacker. Although its not the fastest method it definitely is very effective. Also, the accessiblity service for Nova doesn't have anything to do with the launcher being default, it just allows for gestures and taking the user to the recent apps screen, etc. Those were just my answers on the questions you had. I'm sorry if I couldn't answer your question to your satisfactory.
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Unfortunately, as of now there is no way to disable OTA updates. Now the part about Nova. It seems that Amazon has locked down the tablets when it comes to changing launchers. For me the easiest way is indeed LauncherHijacker. Although its not the fastest method it definitely is very effective. Also, the accessiblity service for Nova doesn't have anything to do with the launcher being default, it just allows for gestures and taking the user to the recent apps screen, etc. Those were just my answers on the questions you had. I'm sorry if I couldn't answer your question to your satisfactory.
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What is the latest LauncherHijacker or the one that works with my OS? Where do I find it?
ryevick said:
What is the latest LauncherHijacker or the one that works with my OS? Where do I find it?
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You can find the latest versions for Launcher Hijack here. I believe the latest version is 4.0.2.
Datastream33 said:
Unfortunately, as of now there is no way to disable OTA updates. Now the part about Nova. It seems that Amazon has locked down the tablets when it comes to changing launchers. For me the easiest way is indeed LauncherHijacker. Although its not the fastest method it definitely is very effective. Also, the accessiblity service for Nova doesn't have anything to do with the launcher being default, it just allows for gestures and taking the user to the recent apps screen, etc. Those were just my answers on the questions you had. I'm sorry if I couldn't answer your question to your satisfactory.
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Datastream33 said:
You can find the latest versions for Launcher Hijack here. I believe the latest version is 4.0.2.
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Where can I find the best tutorial on how to install this? Preferably a video but either is appreciated.
ryevick said:
Where can I find the best tutorial on how to install this? Preferably a video but either is appreciated.
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I can create a quick video for you if you want.
LauncherHijack BLOCKED
I know this is an old post, but I'm hoping someone will help me with this:
For me, the LauncherHijack had worked great at first! I was actually able to use Nova as the default launcher. Then I put the tablet aside and when I came back to it, a message popped up with something to the effect of "launcherhijack blocked." And now, I have reinstalled the LH twice and nothing. When I go to "Accessibility," at the bottom, it no longer lists that "home screen" option. It only shows "Nova Launcher: On" and I can use the Nova Launcher app, but it's still not my default launcher.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Download: mediafire.com/file/kqa89yndk468itf/Launcher.Hijack.v.4.0.3.b.43.Clone.apk
This comes from post #395 under the thread "Amazon Fire > Fire General>Any Launcher, No Root (Launcher Hijack V4)" by Baronkiko
I used it to activate the Nova Launcher after I accidentally updated my OS to 5.6.4.0 when I had to refresh my Fire HD10 (2017).
Thanks for workarround
new verson worked first try
thanks for launcher help.
yavapai
JackDN06 said:
Download: mediafire.com/file/kqa89yndk468itf/Launcher.Hijack.v.4.0.3.b.43.Clone.apk
This comes from post #395 under the thread "Amazon Fire > Fire General>Any Launcher, No Root (Launcher Hijack V4)" by Baronkiko
I used it to activate the Nova Launcher after I accidentally updated my OS to 5.6.4.0 when I had to refresh my Fire HD10 (2017).
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Worked perfectly on OS 5.6.4.0. Very easy to setup.
since the phone is in stock android. there are no other apps overlaying the ui. i like the zenui launcher actually over the stock android so i tried installing it. but google now feed won't show if i try to swipe left even if it is on(activated) in settings. am i missing something?
Try latest working version from apkmirror maybe? My best guess is, it does not support particular feature on 8.1. Switch to older version of google feed might be worth trying.
sanctitude888 said:
Try latest working version from apkmirror maybe? My best guess is, it does not support particular feature on 8.1. Switch to older version of google feed might be worth trying.
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i'll try this one. see if it works. thanks @sanctitude888 for responding my query.
Try converting it into a system app and see if you get it working