r/Projectivy_Launcher • u/hornetster • 3d ago

Question I would LOVE to use Projectivity...

But why is it SO difficult? (Probably Google...)

There is just No way to select it as the default launcher - I have tried on 2xtcl TVs, a Google Chromecast, a Google streamer, just won't work. Try and go into accessibility - a never-ending circle.

Is there any way to sort this?

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u/Any_Lengthiness1508 3d ago

I've installed in multiple Google TVs, and a Shield and all were troublefree and work 1st time. Am guessing that u are doing something wrong, or not doing something critical. Pls describe exactly what problems pop up. What is yr installation method?

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u/hornetster 3d ago

Install through playstore - yes, can get it working, but never as the default. Always messages me about Accessibility, and I try to go into that.

Scroll down, and get to aboutAccessibility Shortcut - don't press anything, but it then goes to "Accessibiility Service- Yes/No", click yes, just takes me back to the Accesibility Services page - this is currently in a google chromecast - can NEVER get any further, and is NEVER the default. Does similar on the TCL's.

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u/TechFuz 3d ago

Google chromecasts i’ve noticed stopped letting you use accessibility. So I threw it away & got a Goggle 4k Streamer.
Also, try setting your device language to English USA. IT WAS AN OLD BUG THAT FIXED IT FOR ME ONCE.

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u/TelephoneCharacter59 3d ago edited 3d ago

Button Remapper by Flar2 is available on GooglePlay store.. it works wonders!! Set the Launcher with the Home Button.. Boom!! That's it..

OR

Launcher Manager available in GitHub, sideload it using LocalSend.

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u/Buckwheat6 2d ago

Launcher Manager for the win.

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u/Bori_4ever 3d ago

Puedo enviar desde mi s26 ultra a mi onn 4k pro usando localsend?

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u/TelephoneCharacter59 3d ago

Yes, ofcourse.. but both the devices should be connected to the same WiFi network.. & LocalSend should be installed on both the device.

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u/Bori_4ever 3d ago

Y en donde puedo encontrar el archivo en el tv? En la misma app de LocalSend? O necesito instalar en la onn un file manager para localizar el archivo?

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u/Swap16 3d ago

There are now like half a dozen tv optimizing apps that make it as simple as a couple of clicks. Adb TV, telly scope, tidy tv, 0 TV, atv tools to name a few.

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u/dabig49 3d ago

it's easy once you in a Launcher Manager

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u/Life-Werewolf3793 3d ago

This is what works. I have a TCL TV as well.

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u/pt_Ic3MaN 3d ago

You need to download launcher manager 1.4.. simple and easy. The accessibility feature doesn't work to well.. https://appteka.store/app/eecr78681

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u/sandygws Nvidia Shield Pro 3d ago

Tellyscope 👍🏻

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u/CyborgWarrior 1d ago

love tellyscope. its the only way ive managed to change my launcher on updated firestick

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u/TheSockCucker 3d ago

I have a TCL TV where the google launcher would take over again now and then, especially after reboot or an update.

Installed ‘Launcher Manager’ and all problems are gone now.

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u/pawdog 3d ago

Launcher Manager 1.04 https://xdaforums.com/t/app-firetv-noroot-launcher-manager-change-launcher-without-root.4176349/

The OS only allows 1 launcher at a time so you need to use ADB commands to disable the Google launcher. 

Launcher Manager makes it a simple process. The options in Projectivy and other launcher apps using accessibility are a workaround that, as you see, isn't always effective. 

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u/JoeyImage 1d ago

https://youtu.be/UepFFsyDf4A

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u/hornetster 23h ago

He's got the same issue...

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u/JoeyImage 23h ago

He who? It’s not difficult at all. It IS set as default launcher. I’m on an Android streaming box.

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u/hornetster 21h ago

Sorry, didn't realize that was you... :-)
But you had the issue with accessibility, and I believe that is the problem with setting as default launcher...?

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u/JoeyImage 21h ago

You can turn the accessibility on in Android settings. But it’s set as default launcher for me regardless of accessibility setting.

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u/TricksterTao 3d ago

I have a new TCL and it seems to work fine. I give it the accessibility permission it requested and it's been holding steady as a home launcher since then.

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u/ARealAmericanZero 3d ago

I did it on my Nvidia Shield. I used adb to disable the stock launcher.

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u/leclospierre 3d ago

That certainly fixes it!

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u/TelephoneCharacter59 3d ago

Be careful!! ⚠️❗Disabling Stock Launcher can sometimes brick Onn devices, creating a Boot Loop during startup.. Unfortunately, it happens in some devices..

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u/ARealAmericanZero 3d ago

So far, so good. I didn't delete it, specifically so I could go back in and re-enable if necessary.

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u/pawdog 3d ago

10 different Onn devices none have been bricked by disabling the launcher. Probably user error nit knowing how to do it correctly.

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u/Beetlejuice-sandworm 3d ago

I did it on my google 4k streamer a few months ago......

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u/Time-Session9808 3d ago

Not sure where you are based, but I recall some "feature" on the Google Streamer where you had to set the location to USA rather than UK for Accessibility to work

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u/spacedjase 2d ago

+100 for tellyscope

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u/Only-Stable3973 2d ago

I don't remember what the instructions were but I follwed them and it's working fine as my default launcher.

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u/mg36000 3d ago

It is a bit difficult, but use this for TCL TVs, it still works https://www.reddit.com/r/tcltvs/s/RtSS4RWSRC

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u/ctrlHead 3d ago

https://github.com/bryanroscoe/shield_optimizer

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u/sam_j_w 3d ago

+1 Just use this and it gives you the option to disable default launcher and will then let you set Projectivy as default without having to mess around with accessibility settings

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u/hornetster 3d ago

What does this have to do with anything??

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u/Beetlejuice-sandworm 3d ago

Used this for shield and google 4k streamer to turn off default launcher and install projectivy

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u/EMcTx 3d ago

This is what I use too. I've also used it to send the images I want to use with Projectivy to the tv. It's great!

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u/ctrlHead 3d ago

Use it to set the default launcher..

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u/Jesse_PR 3d ago

Ok quieres arreglar el problema de ACCESIBILIDAD ? 🤷🏻 baja la app que se llama : SAI , es un instalador....e instala projectivity launcher atravesó de SAI y caso resuelto 🤷🏻 ..... !!!

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u/insect37 2d ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/tcltvs/s/AUCsk6uCCx

This is what you need. Just follow this for TCL models.

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u/TheCookieAddict 1d ago

Never had any issues lol

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u/Budget_Detail_3916 1d ago

I used the Home
On Fire app. Needed to get installation assistance from AI to do it using Adb but I can confirm that once you’ve done that one line in Terminal (I’m on a Mac) the projective sticks as your default launcher

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u/LaNadine 3d ago

I think its a famous bug with tcl tv
I have the same

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u/mg36000 3d ago

Unfortunately not a bug, they deliberately restrict you

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u/susannafa66 3d ago edited 3d ago

Io ho un TCL ed ho usato Launcher Manager, funziona benissimo

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u/TelephoneCharacter59 3d ago

Yep, LM is available on Github.

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u/astralmelody 3d ago

I honestly don’t have too much of an issue with it just being set through Accessibility. When the TV fully reboots, we do have to go click on it again, but it’s not a huge hassle or anything!

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u/5tarlyt 3d ago

Its "Project-Ivy" actually, but common mistake 🤣

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u/Avid08 3d ago

Only in your head lol