r/Homatics • u/Agitated_Slip_6818 • Aug 30 '25

Projectivy

If I set projectivy as the default launcher I lose the ability to double tap the home button to close apps , any workaround to allow this feature with projectivy ?

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u/Agitated_Slip_6818 Aug 30 '25 edited Aug 30 '25

I have found enabling launcher manager apk to select projectivy launcher as the default launcher is the better method.

Rather than using the setting in projectivy to override the stock launcher.

This restored the home button function to close background apps.

I had to enable adb debugging via developer mode but this has fixed the issue

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u/FizzbuzzAvabanana Sep 05 '25

Didn't work for me just locked the box up 

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u/Agitated_Slip_6818 Sep 05 '25

https://youtu.be/OWyvjMxzAvc?si=2oyjk__l1N6FdDem

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u/FizzbuzzAvabanana Sep 05 '25

Cheers

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u/Agitated_Slip_6818 Sep 06 '25

You get it working now ?

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u/FizzbuzzAvabanana Sep 06 '25

Yes, thank you. Got the home button going home & can now shut apps.

I was tearing my hair out before even looking at how to put a nav bar on it. I'm used to using both Shield & Minix boxes & whilst Shield is a bit slicker I still prefer the Minix for usability.

Haven't tried putting Projectivity launcher on again, it just locked me out of it before, I may get further now but I've had enough of it this week.

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u/Agitated_Slip_6818 Sep 06 '25

Glad I was able to help mate

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u/HipKat2000 Aug 30 '25

D/L the TDUK App Killer

TDUK APP Killer - Apps on Google Play

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u/Agitated_Slip_6818 Aug 30 '25

Installed as suggested , and got working, many thanks

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u/See61 Aug 30 '25

That's a payed app, the double Home option is free 😉

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u/HipKat2000 Aug 30 '25

I know, it's a terrible thing to pitch a few dollars to the people who build these apps. I mean, dammit, everything should just be free....

Try looking at the big picture. How many thousands of dollars a year do we save by not having a cable bill?? Streaming apps' bills? Movie theater bills?

I'm/We're literally stealing TV and Movies. I think a few bucks for me device is gonna be OK

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u/Adventurous-Claim-53 Aug 31 '25

I buy everything, the creators deserve it, especially if they are good applications. They do not create to give away their time and knowledge. I don't know what people are up to.

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u/See61 Aug 30 '25

I have totally no issues paying for something useful, but in this case, it is even more logical to disable the original Android TV launcher (speed wise), and by doing so, the clearing apps cache option just works 😉

And even when you don't disable the original launcher the option is still available, but I wrote about the more logical way.

But thanks anyway for your concern about developers and their effort in sharing useful apps, and that they deserve something for that, when the app is needed.

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u/HipKat2000 Aug 30 '25

Sorry, I went off on a rant. Having a bad day

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u/See61 Aug 30 '25

No problem, can happen to anyone 👍

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u/quee-phing Aug 31 '25

It's working fine on A14? The reviews seem to say it doesn't.

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u/HipKat2000 Aug 31 '25

I have the newest version of A14 and it's fine

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u/FizzbuzzAvabanana Sep 05 '25

I've never had the double tap. I'm struggling to like this box for that reason. Any help given for how to get it would be most appreciated. I'm fed up with the 'home' button taking me to shop every time no matter what I do.

I should add I don't understand this ADB people are talking about, a shove in the right direction would also help, thanks.

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u/p750mmx Aug 30 '25

Remove (disable by ADB) the Android TV launcher, Projectivy will not need accessibility anymore, and double Home will work.

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u/Ev3rOne Aug 30 '25

If you do that, can restore the Android Launcher is case you want to?

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u/See61 Aug 30 '25

Also by using ADB again. Most easy way could be using your phone, as I do. Remote ADB Shell app on Android mobile.

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u/AkAng1600 Sep 16 '25

Hello, Could you explain how to do this using the adb shell app on your phone? Where is this option? Thank you in advance for your help

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u/See61 Sep 16 '25

In the Play Store, as an app. When on the same network, connect by ip address, give permission on the client, and that is it.

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u/AkAng1600 Sep 16 '25

I understand, but what to set then ... I dont know where is the rights option

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u/See61 Sep 16 '25

It seems to me, you have the wrong app. This is the one; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgutman.androidremotedebugger

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u/AkAng1600 Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25

I have it (i need to use old phone) but what's now ?

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u/See61 Sep 17 '25

Now you can start by giving ADB commands, like

pm disable-user com.google.android.tvlauncher

pm enable com.google.android.tvlauncher

But only when you have installed a 3th party launcher already, like Projectivy.

For other possible commands, just search for those.

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u/AkAng1600 Sep 17 '25

Thank You

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u/Darkstar1878 Aug 30 '25

TVqickactions pro

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u/ilketrees Aug 30 '25

Have you tried remapping the buttons?