@@ -19,9 +19,14 @@ So far FTVLaunchX has been tested on:
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2020- Fire TV Stick 2nd Generation (Fire OS 5.2.7.2)
2121- Fire TV Stick 4K (Fire OS 6.2.6.8)
22+ - Nvidia Shield 2017 (Shield Android TV 8.0.1)
2223
2324Please let me know if you are using it successfully on any other devices.
2425
26+ You can find me at the
27+ [ official discussion thread] ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/ftvlaunchx-custom-launcher-root-t4037397 )
28+ on XDA.
29+
2530### Features
2631
2732- Reliably intercepts any & all presses of the home button.
@@ -80,6 +85,15 @@ Documentation
8085
8186### Setup
8287
88+ #### Downloads
89+
90+ All releases of FTVLaunchX can be downloaded as installable APKs from the
91+ [ release page] [ GITHUB_RELEASES ] .
92+
93+ If you are using [ Aptoide TV] ( https://tv.aptoide.com/ ) on your Fire TV
94+ device you can also download it directly from
95+ [ there] ( https://launchx.en.aptoide.com/ ) .
96+
8397#### Quick Installation Overview
8498
8599FTVLaunchX needs the ` WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS ` permission to enable an
@@ -123,15 +137,15 @@ from a mobile phone running Android or a desktop PC.
123137 device when asked (see 6. in Pre-Requisites above)
1241387 . When presented with a command-line within the ` Remote ADB Shell `
125139 application, enter and run the following command:
126- ```
127- pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
128- ```
140+ ```
141+ pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
142+ ```
1291438. Open FTVLaunchX, select a launcher and press the home button – enjoy!
130144
131145##### Method 2: via ADB from an Android phone
132146
1331471. Use a browser to download the latest release of FTVLaunchX from the
134- [ release page] [ GITHUB_ISSUES ] to your phone
148+ [release page][GITHUB_RELEASES ] to your phone
1351492. Install the [Easy Fire Tools](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.agondev.easyfiretools)
136150 application from Google Play on your phone
1371513. Install the [Remote ADB Shell](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgutman.androidremotedebugger)
@@ -141,16 +155,16 @@ pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
1411555. Open `Remote ADB Shell`, connect to your Fire TV by using the IP address
142156 of your device (see 6. in Pre-Requisites above) and run the following
143157 command:
144- ```
145- pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
146- ```
158+ ```
159+ pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
160+ ```
1471616. Open FTVLaunchX on your Fire TV device, select a launcher and press the
148162 home button – enjoy!
149163
150164##### Method 3: via ADB from a desktop PC or laptop
151165
1521661. Use a browser to download the latest release of FTVLaunchX from the
153- [ release page] [ GITHUB_ISSUES ] to your computer
167+ [release page][GITHUB_RELEASES ] to your computer
1541682. Install `ADB` and connect to your Fire TV by using the IP address
155169 of your device (see 6. in Pre-Requisites above), see
156170 [here](https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tv/connecting-adb-to-device.html)
@@ -159,18 +173,18 @@ pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
159173 following commands (make sure to use the actual name of the downloaded
160174 file):
161175 - For devices running Fire OS 5 (Fire TV Stick 2nd Generation)
162- ```
163- adb install FTVLaunchX-x.y.z.apk
164- ```
176+ ```
177+ adb install FTVLaunchX-x.y.z.apk
178+ ```
165179 - For devices running Fire OS 6 or 7 (Fire TV Stick 4K & Fire TV Cube)
166- ```
167- adb install -g FTVLaunchX-x.y.z.apk
168- ```
169- 4 . If your device is not running Fire OS 6 or 7 then grant the required
170- permission by running, otherwise proceed to step 5:
171- ```
172- adb pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
173- ```
180+ ```
181+ adb install -g FTVLaunchX-x.y.z.apk
182+ ```
183+ 4. If your device is not running Fire OS 6 or 7 then grant the required
184+ permission by running, otherwise proceed to step 5:
185+ ```
186+ adb pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
187+ ```
1741885. Open FTVLaunchX on your Fire TV device, select a launcher and press the
175189 home button – enjoy!
176190
@@ -179,7 +193,11 @@ add the `-r` flag to the `adb install` commands in step 3.
179193
180194### Usage
181195
182- Just start FTVLaunchX and select the application to use as your launcher.
196+ Just start FTVLaunchX and select the application to use as your launcher:
197+
198+ <p align="center">
199+ <img src="./gfx/Screenshot.jpg" width="640" height="360" />
200+ </p>
183201
184202From now on, every time you boot your device, wake it up from sleep or press
185203the home button, you will be taken to this application.
@@ -194,6 +212,9 @@ buttons at the same time.
194212
195213You can also get to the default Amazon home screen by using this method.
196214
215+ And, of course, you can also still use Alexa to get to the settings menu or
216+ the original Amazon home screen: just say "Home" or "Settings".
217+
197218Lean back & enjoy!
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