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Latest update [menu]
- Removed the function to download APK of Amazon AppStore.
HALauncher was removed from Google Play by issue report from Google Play about "Missing DPad functionality". But it's difficult to resolve because it's issue of WebView on Android TV. So, I remove the functon of it.
Description [menu]
* Attention * Android TV of "All version" can not use this app as home app! When google's apps are updated, they change system settings automatically and stop to use other than default home app. Even it's older than Android 6.0...
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=191828
[Update 2017/04/08] Following command was banned by Google's security update.
$ adb shell pm hide com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
So, if you was using HALauncher as home app by this, maybe OS would be unstable. Sorry.
* Attention * Android TV 7.1.1- has some problems. "Landscape lock" and "Blue Light Filter" are not working fine...
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=230100
"HALauncher" is a launcher for displaying and opening non-Android TV applications quickly on the Nexus Player, ADT-1, Nvidia Shield and the Razor Forge, Fire TV.
Usually, Android TV's home launcher doesn't show sideloaded apps. By using the "HALauncher", you can display and run apps designed for smartphones and tablets using a 1-click operation.
This launcher is recommended for all users who sideload apps and all apps will be available in the “Apps List” section.
HALauncher was designed using Android 5.0 material Design so it fits right in with the Android TV. It is highly customizable allowing you to change the color scheme, background graphic, icon graphic, add widgets to the home screen and remove the side panel completely to facilitate a cleaner home screen appearance.
HALauncher lets you create shortcuts to applications, webpages, IPTV channels and videos stored on your harddrive by using the “Create Shortcut” feature.
If you sideload apps on any Android TV device, you need HALauncher!
[About translation]
The messages are managed on the following spreadsheet. If you found the incorrect messages, please fix them. I will apply them at the next update.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17zcyXPRCaso6ebMtPsWHboPsZXNzycDPfPCTMerzuWs/edit?usp=sharing
[v1.5.1-]
Added ads.(*)
* You can disable ads for free. Uncheck "Show ads" in [Settings]->[HALauncher Settings].
How to install HALauncher - Android TV APK for Android [menu]
Download HALauncher - Android TV APK file (net.i.akihiro.halauncher_2000300_5312785.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (net.i.akihiro.halauncher_2000300_5312785.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install HALauncher - Android TV APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download HALauncher - Android TV APK file(net.i.akihiro.halauncher_2000300_5312785.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(net.i.akihiro.halauncher_2000300_5312785.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file net.i.akihiro.halauncher_2000300_5312785.apk on Emulator screen
HALauncher - Android TV APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
