A simple, functional Home Launcher for Android TV that displays all installed apps and launches them on selection.
No root, no system app, no device owner required.
- Displays app icon + app name in a grid
- Launches apps with one click
- Stays as default launcher after first selection
- Auto-opens on boot
- Home button returns to launcher
- Back button does nothing (prevents exit)
- Works on Android 5.0+ (API 21)
Warning: Recommended for production / company deployment
If you have ADB access, disable the system launcher to prevent any interference.
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
- Open in Android Studio
- Set
minSdkVersion 21,targetSdkVersion 35 - Build APK:
Build > Build Bundle(s) / APK(s) > Build APK
- Open Android Studio
- Go to Device Manager
- Launch Android TV (1080p) API 34
adb install -r app-debug.apk