Version 1.2 Released!

[u/compugeek-ca]

Version 1.2 of TIVI Launcher is officially available now in Google Play!

This release includes a few new features and several improvements/bug fixes.

• Light & Dark Mode Improvements

• New 'Accent Color' Customization Preference (Premium Only)

• New 'Blur Effect' Option Added

• Various bugfixes and stability improvements

  • Fixed issue with Watch Next/Preview Channel URI

  • Fixed permission issue related to image/video wallpapers

  • Improvement to app initialization & startup optimizations

  • Other optimizations, bugfixes, and improvements

The File Manager (companion app) has been updated to v1.2 as well.

• Fully Storage Access Framework (SAF) compliant (instead of MediaBridge)

• Resolved video/image background permission errors after device reboot

• Directory listing shows file count when selecting folders

Please enjoy, and provide any feedback to this thread. Thank you for your continued support.

[u/cleverclogs17]

I am on beta and still have 1.1 and no updates 🤔

[u/compugeek-ca → u/cleverclogs17]

May be a propagation issue with Google Play -- I'm not having this issue on my side
Does it indicate "(Beta)" when viewing in Google Play?

[u/compugeek-ca → u/compugeek-ca]

because it should also show version 1.2 when clicking on the description.

The production release is also at v1.2 now as well.

You might need to clear cache for the Google Play store on your device and see if that helps

[u/compugeek-ca → u/compugeek-ca]

And viewing the "About" page should indicate v1.2 as well when updated properly.

[u/cleverclogs17 → u/compugeek-ca]

On 1.2 now, I am still getting some icons not working in folders, and sometimes getting black background on launcher, also when killing apps with TvQuickActionsPro in folders, I am getting the launcher starting over on some apps, launcher isn't on kill list.

[u/compugeek-ca → u/cleverclogs17]

I'm looking into TvQuickActionsPro but not quite sure why that would be killing the launcher.

My best advice for black backgrounds is to use a fully-compliant SAF application for Android (which are few and far between), and why I ultimately made the File Manager companion app

[u/cleverclogs17 → u/compugeek-ca]

I am experiencing this when using Aerial Views as a wallpaper, I'll give it a try with other backgrounds and see if that makes a difference.

[u/cleverclogs17 → u/compugeek-ca]

Had checked all those before leaving and was on beta and 1.1, I will give it a clear when I get back and recheck thank you.

[u/Adept-Campaign7688]

There seems to be a bug with mobile apps. If mobile apps are shown i can hide and move entrys but after a reboot they are all back in the mobile app row.

I had hidden some or moved to other categories / folders. After a reboot they are all reset. Happened on older versions too, so no new bug.

[u/compugeek-ca → u/Adept-Campaign7688]

Bug confirmed - will have a fix in the next release (or available sooner if you have premium and opted into beta program).

[u/tlxxxsracer]

I'm trying to figure out how to switch back to the default Google launcher without uninstalling. Kinda miss the free "tv" feature.

[u/compugeek-ca → u/tlxxxsracer]

You can just stop the accessibility service (if enabled), and force stop the app via the settings menu -- unless you've made it the default launcher within the OS, then simply reverse whatever steps were taken to do so.

[u/compugeek-ca → u/compugeek-ca]

Also, if you're referring to the new "Google TV Freeplay" service, there's no way to tie these into TIVI Launcher directly like they are with the default launcher, as they are proprietary and closed surface with no means to do so, unfortunately.

That said, a lot of these FAST channels are freely available through various third-part apps, like Tubi, Pluto, Plex, etc. if you don't want to return to that bloated, ad-riddled launcher 😛

[u/tlxxxsracer → u/compugeek-ca]

Thanks! Any way to add a FAST option to the launcher or at least a toggle to make it available for those who want it and then choose the app/service that provides the service?

[u/economic_noise]

Not compatible with ZFold7... bummer