How to Set Up Projectivy Launcher & Replace Google TV / Fire TV UI (ADB Guide)
The default Google TV and Fire TV home screens waste over 65% of your display on auto-playing video trailers, sponsored ads, and telemetry trackers. Here is the verified community method to make Projectivy Launcher your permanent, ultra-fast default home screen without bricking your device.
Install Projectivy Launcher on Your TV
CRITICAL SAFETY RULE: Always install your replacement launcher BEFORE attempting to disable the stock launcher. Disabling the stock launcher without an alternative will result in a black screen!
- Google TV / Android TV / Onn 4K: Search for
Projectivy Launcherdirectly in the Google Play Store on your TV and install it. - Fire TV Stick: Sideload the official Projectivy Launcher APK using the Downloader app.
Enable Developer Options & Wireless ADB
- Open your TV's Settings ➜ System ➜ About.
- Scroll to Android TV OS Build and press the remote Select button 7 times until you see "You are now a developer!".
- Go back to Settings ➜ System ➜ Developer options.
- Turn ON USB debugging (and Wireless debugging if available).
- Check your TV's local IP address under Settings ➜ Network & Internet (e.g.,
192.168.1.50).
Connect via ADB & Set Projectivy as Default Role
Open a terminal on your computer (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or macOS Terminal) and connect to your TV:
adb connect 192.168.1.50:5555
*(Look at your TV screen and select "Always allow from this computer" when prompted).*
Modern Method (Android 11 / 12 / 14): Assign Projectivy as the official Android Home Role:
adb shell cmd role add-role-holder --user 0 android.app.role.HOME com.spocky.projengmenu
Disable the Ad-Ridden Stock Launcher
To stop the manufacturer from forcing sponsored video recommendations when pressing the Home button or rebooting, disable the stock launcher package:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
Prevent Sleep/Wake Crash Bug (Recommended)
Some TV firmwares (especially TCL, Hisense, and Sony) aggressively kill background tasks when entering standby. Run these commands to whitelist Projectivy from deep sleep constraints:
adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist +com.spocky.projengmenu
adb shell appops set com.spocky.projengmenu APP_AUTO_START allow
Emergency Recovery: How to Undo Anytime
If you ever want to revert back to the stock launcher, or if you accidentally disabled the launcher before installing an alternative:
# Restore Google TV Stock Launcher
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
# Restore Standard Android TV Launcher
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
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