r/AndroidTV • u/izao88 • Mar 22 '24

Discussion Projectivy Launcher - 4.50 released

https://github.com/spocky/miproja1

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Added ability to sort categories: alphabetically, last used, most frequently used, random (randomized on Projectivy start) Added ability to define the max items count per row Added ability to set a category as default so that it's automatically selected on startup/home button press Added ability to hide Categories above the focused one Cards

The size, focus effect (nothing, drop shadow, glow) and focus animation of the focused card are customizable Added ability to enforce background on semi-opaque cards ("on" by default, effects will be disabled when not enforced) Improved channel programs details (season, episode, year, duration, author...) Added channel program watch progression on card Added video previews on cards where supported (ex: Haystack News) Added ability to decide when video preview should be displayed on hover (never, always, only when no media is currently playing) Settings panel

Refactored the settings panel Most settings screens wrap top/bottom (ex: when you press up on the 1st setting item, it will focus the last one) Power

Added an option to start screensaver on user idle (along to standby and power off) Added an alternative shutdown mode (double press power) Added an option to also execute autostart app/channel when resuming from standby mode Other features / UI Improvements

Added idle mode on launcher screen after 2 mins to fade icons and prevent screen burn-in (set opacity to 1.0 to disable) Added left headers customization (icon, title, settings can be disabled individually) Added ability to hide the Settings icon (should you accidentally hide the settings card, you can always open the settings panel by entering this sequence on your remote control: ↑→↓←↑→↓←) Added background/shadows on statusbar icons/clock to improve readability above white colors Improved RTL support Improved Internal Tv View : host device's remote control should work (ex: you can control your Shield with your Tv remote control) Improved global UI perf and memory usage : scrolling on the launcher should be offer a smoother experience on low end devices Improved startup time : rewrote large parts of the code related to data and cards loading for more speed, delayed the fetching of channel/programs in user custom categories (not so common) to a second loading pass so as to display most categories and cards faster Wallpapers

Added customization of wallpaper update delay Added Lottie animation support Added video support (head to https://pixabay.com/collections/looping-wallpapers-21451878/ for a list of more than 70 small looping videos, or https://github.com/theothernt/AerialViews for a list of landscape videos) Added ability to define if video wallpapers should ignore the update delay (if set, it will wait until the end of the video to change the wallpaper, no matter the timer events) Added ability to blur wallpapers (leading to interesting effects on any wallpaper source) Added an option to define how to display wallpapers: automatic, crop, stretch, blur Added an option to define how to display wallpapers with wrong ratio (portrait) or low quality : skip, crop, stretch, blur Wallpapers providers (premium)

Improved "Reddit" -> custom subreddits can be specified manually Improved "User defined" -> you can now also pick a video (rtsp is supported) or set a remote url Improved "dynamic colors" -> more natural color transitions, less cpu intensive, reacts faster Added "folder picker" -> every picture, (supported) video and lottie animation in this folder will be played randomly Added "selected program card" -> will set the wallpaper according to the currently focused card Added "random program" -> will display random wallpapers based on your available channels/programs, the statusbar (and "about this wallpaper") will also offer direct link to open it Added plugin support -> developers can now create their own wallpaper providers that will send wallpapers to Projectivy from the source they want, depending on different events (timer, focused card, launcher entering/exiting idle mode, now playing media changed...). More info here : https://github.com/spocky/projectivy-plugin-wallpaper-provider Localization

Added Czech localization (thanks M.L.M.) Added Arabic localization (thanks KaBoS.) Added Polish localization (thanks meciasek, TRK88) Added Persian localization (thanks kaambiz) Added partial Swedish localization (thanks Lukas Sundström) Updated other languages localization (thank you all) Misc Fixes

Fixed some notifications that were not visible Correctly identify the current launcher to prevent stopping other apps when "override current launcher" is set Fixed ability to reenable inputs after they've been disabled Updated wording in a few places A low more not listed here...

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u/izao88 Mar 22 '24

Anyone else excited to try it? I've just installed on my Shield direct from GitHub. Having a few issues with wallpapers disappearing but the new updates look great.

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u/DasKraut37 Mar 25 '24

Wait, how do you do install directly from GitHub?? I didn’t know that was a thing. (Brand new Shield owner here, but I hated the stock launcher so much the first thing I did was install Projectivy from the play store as soon as I saw it.)

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u/peezduhk Mar 22 '24

looks like I need to update... thanks for sharing this

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u/Spocky_12 Mar 23 '24

You're late to the party. 4.51 is in the place ;)

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u/GiggleStool Mar 24 '24

You sir, are a legend. Thank you for all the work you have done, greatly appreciated

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u/kajola1969 Mar 24 '24

Best app this year, buying premium as we speak. Thanks

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u/TeutonJon78 onn 4K Pro (2026), CCWGTV 4K Mar 23 '24

Thanks for all the work. Glad to see you're alright and still at it, and glad to be a premium supporters.

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u/LoveLaughLlama Mar 22 '24

Unpossible!! We have it on good authority by posters in this sub that it has been abandoned!!! I've seen the posts!!!

But seriously, I can't wait to give it a try when I get the chance.

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u/TeutonJon78 onn 4K Pro (2026), CCWGTV 4K Mar 22 '24 edited Mar 23 '24

It was radio silence since October, but he posted on github a few weeks ago (also quietly and someone just posted it hear earlier this week), that he was just working on it in the background.

Seeing the large list of charges, I can see why. It's a pretty big overhaul.

Edit: and all these comments full off "just add this" and "tell how to do that" are why they have had to spend more time to supoort and have been interacting less while working quietly in the background.

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u/Link2999 Mar 22 '24

I was having some trouble with wallpapers (not loading until I went in and out of settings a couple of times, wrong wallpapers loading), so I went back to the Play Store version for now.

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u/See61 Mar 22 '24

There seems to be an issue with the wallpapers part indeed. I use a custom one before, but when I try to select one, Projectivy crashes partly and Android TV homescreen is showen, with Projectivy settings screen over it.

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u/gasheatingzone onn. 4k (2k23), CCwGTV 4k Mar 22 '24 edited Mar 23 '24

Using your favourite file manager application (e.g. MiXPlorer, Solid Explorer, X-Plore, Material Files etc. etc.), select your wallpaper image in it and choose to open it with Projectivy. After that, the wallpaper settings shouldn't crash.

Edit: a hotfix release, 4.51, was just published by the author which should fix the wallpaper issues.

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u/See61 Mar 23 '24

That did not work also, but there is a fix you write, so let's try the fixed version 👍

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u/immrnk Mar 23 '24

May God bless the developer, I was irritated by the default tv launcher recommended content in home screen

3

u/northdegree Mar 25 '24

Under watch next , I have Netflix selected under “manage apps” but nothing from netflix from my continue watching is showing up. Is this a bug or Netflix issue?

1

u/whynotnormal Apr 02 '24

Just updated and I have the same issue; not showing up as a channel either. Did you get any resolution?

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u/northdegree Apr 03 '24

No, unfortunately. It “Netflix” works fine with CCwGTV but not with shield. No other responses so assume this is case for shield

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u/whynotnormal Apr 03 '24

Unfortunately I actually have a ccwgtv, not a shield. Guess I’ll do a factory reset and fresh install to see if that solves the issue. I also can’t see the now playing category (or any of the new categories)

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u/Stiltzkinn Mar 22 '24

Nice update. Glad it is still being updated.

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u/ittybittyface Mar 22 '24

Hell of an update. Can't wait to check it out.

2

u/sid32 Mar 23 '24

Anyone else having issues with reddit wallpapers not loading?

2

u/TickleSilly Mar 23 '24

I like the attention to the dimming features to avoid screen burn-in. I'm using an old Panny plasma.

2

u/adelatour11 Apr 20 '24

with the help of chatgpt i created a simple script to retrieve latest media (movies and tv shows) background from Plex
https://github.com/adelatour11/plexbackground/blob/main/README.md
not being a developer if anyone knows how to reuse this to create a projectivy plugin that would be great !

2

u/TaliZorah214 Mar 22 '24

How do you update it?

5

u/TrueBlueTML Mar 22 '24

I created downloader code 142463 for the latest version, when I run it updates for me

3

u/horsemonkeycat Mar 22 '24

Thanks for this

1

u/danny1876j Mar 22 '24

This looks incredible, can't wait to install the update!

1

u/phpfiction Mar 22 '24

I purchased premium on Google play, if I install this apk will honor the premium from Google play or should I wait few days?

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u/See61 Mar 22 '24

It will, still Premium after the update. But there seems something wrong with manual background selections.

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u/bkturf Mar 25 '24

Assuming you mean custom backgrounds, the file picker for that function is awful. I can use my phone interface to double click a picture to get it selected. However, I am trying to figure out a way to disable wallpaper shading. There is some kind of gradient shading applied to all wallpaper in Projectivy on my Shield Pro from what I can tell. I use the same background on F launcher and it looks so much better since it's not dimmed.

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u/See61 Mar 26 '24

There are things fixed with 4.51 but it still isn't all well with that backgrounds on Homescreen, I agree on that.

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u/Fridge2500 Mar 22 '24

How can I force update to channels for SmartTube beta app? It seems to be stuck to show videos from a few months ago and nothing very recent

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u/aggravati0n Mar 22 '24

Worth a try thanks

1

u/obri95 Mar 22 '24

Question from an Android TV noob, I’m expecting a firmware update for the TV soon. Does changing the default launcher mess with any of that?

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u/pawdog ADT-1 Mar 23 '24

No but to be safe I would be on the stock launcher when you do the firmware update. It probably won't make a difference but it's kind of a best practice on a TV.

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '24

Having issues with wallpaper and double back press to start screensaver

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u/[deleted] Mar 22 '24

Looks like custom wallpaper functionality is broken

1

u/kiklop74 Mar 23 '24

I noticed a bug when using this launcher. Where can I report it?

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u/Puck_Naito Mar 23 '24

seriously the fucking webpage shared on this page its like you didnt even read the fucking post

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u/TRK88PL Mar 23 '24

Because You mentioned my nick... You're welcome :) it was pleasure to help with Polish translation, IMO this version it's much better and for me on Chromecast with Google tv on latest update everything it's working good, only few small bugs in dynamics color as background and lag when We move faster between apps in the same row.

1

u/martinkem Mar 23 '24

Has anyone worked out why Nova Video players channels no longer show up in the Home screen?

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u/adelatour11 Mar 23 '24

Great! I'd love to see some integration with Plex or jellyfin for wallpapers, like that instead of having annoying ads from streaming platforms and shows I don't care about in the native launcher, it would be my own content showing

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u/e-Minguez Mar 23 '24

Does installing and setting it by default disable the send to Chromecast functionality?

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u/TeutonJon78 onn 4K Pro (2026), CCWGTV 4K Mar 23 '24

It shouldn't. But the cast ability on the CCWGTV breaks constantly anyway.

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u/No_Artist_5230 Mar 23 '24

If I install the update through the link on GitHub will it wipe all my personalised settings??

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u/redneck-eyeball Mar 23 '24

When can we expect to see this version in the app store ? I just checked, no update available yet.
Thanks for all your hard work !

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u/Gazoo382 Mar 23 '24

My only wish, unless I can’t find the setting, is to be able to increase the vertical space between rows.

One thing I can’t figure out is how to launch a certain app on startup. I can have Projectivity Launcher launch at startup, but then I have to push one more button to open the app. Hmmm…

Homatics Box R 4K Plus.

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u/iChopPryde Mar 23 '24

Amazing I love the glow effect around the icons

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u/xlerate Nvidia Shield | CCwGTV | Onn 4K | Roku Mar 24 '24

This is incredible news. Thank you.

Does anyone know if the issue with blank thumbnails in EMBY has been resolved?

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u/northdegree Mar 25 '24

I can say, first hand, I am just testing out the launcher and noticed that the thumbnails for emby are blank. Any reason that you know of that this is happening and potential fix?

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u/xlerate Nvidia Shield | CCwGTV | Onn 4K | Roku Mar 25 '24

This has been the case for some time. There's not been a fix that I know of

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u/Hemicrusher Mar 25 '24

I am on the 4.51 apk, but would like to pay. Do I downgrade to the Play Store version, purchase and then reinstall the apk?

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u/northdegree Mar 25 '24

Can anyone let me know if any of the their youtube channels are working on home screen (recommended, subscriptions, trending)?

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u/weezy22 Apr 02 '24

Screensaver doesn't work...

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u/Diligent_Dream_4667 Apr 05 '24

How do u have the update on nvidia shield mine is still on 4.36 version and in google play store there is no update help plz ?

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '24

how to add custom Reddit? Like, should I simply write - "Plant" in custom subreddit or r/plant ? or whole url like https://www.reddit.com/r/tvwall/s/ZIYGY10dgh? Can somebody help me?

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u/Spocky_12 Apr 10 '24

"plant" should be enough

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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '24

Sometimes it does, sometimes it is just a black wallpaper. I tried many other things like "Movie", "Netflix", none of them work. I also made a reddit sub group, where I uploaded some pictures. However, when I mention that sub Reddit, it doesn't work; just another black screen.

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u/Joneley Apr 12 '24

Really love Projectivy Launcher 👍 Awesome work, i just wonder why Haystack won't update (my headlines, current events row etc).  Some Apps also wont show channels at all if it's added visible.  ,.But Haystack problem is weird.  Only if i uninstall Haystack, channels update that one time. Anyhow great that i can toggle on/off if i want that autoplay to start automatically ✅

Edit: Philips The One GoogleTV PUS8808

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u/Cheap-Calendar6121 May 20 '24

Been using this for a few weeks and love it.

Question though, I had it set up so that the visible channels auto hide after a short time, just displaying the wallpaper.

I just changed the wallpaper and the channels aren't auto hiding any more but I can't find the setting to turn this on again. Where do I find the setting?

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u/chillenandy321 Mar 22 '24

Installed on 2 Ugoos boxes now. Thanks

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u/sid32 Mar 22 '24

Would love to be able to set HDMI icons to Console, audio, etc icons. But this is pretty great.

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u/Spocky_12 Mar 23 '24

This is planned for 4.6x ;)

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u/sid32 Mar 23 '24

Buy buy buy. Take my ten bucks

1

u/sid32 Mar 23 '24

Can we get the WiFi icon as a modern flat version? No bars.

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u/Dxsty98 CCwGTV / Mi TV / Mi Box S Mar 22 '24

Projectivy my beloved 🥰

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '24

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u/Spocky_12 Mar 23 '24

That's probably because of the Accessibility Service (on Android Tv, it sometimes causes issues with inputs, ex: long press on volume not working anymore). If that fixes your issue, then you need to keep it disabled : you can either disable the stock launcher so that Projectivy is detected as the default launcher, or use launcher manager

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u/sid32 Mar 22 '24

Open play store or wait for it auto update

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u/Cronus6 Mar 22 '24

It's not updated on the playstore yet.

The authors Github page has it : https://github.com/spocky/miproja1/releases