Sideload Launcher - Android TV
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About Sideload Launcher - Android TV
This is only for the new Android TV devices, like the ADT-1 and the Nexus Player, it is completely useless on other devices
Android TV requires existing apps to be updated and declare themselves compatible before they're installable from the Play store.
While certainly not as streamlined or seamless as the average user would wish for their TV, many apps can still function on some level on these devices if you sideload them, but they don't show up in the Leanback Launcher (the Android TV homescreen).
So for that there is this app, the Sideload Launcher. A simple app that shows you the normal app launcher icons that a phone or tablet would show you, but which are hidden on Android TV, allowing you to launch any sideloaded app!
Android TV requires existing apps to be updated and declare themselves compatible before they're installable from the Play store.
While certainly not as streamlined or seamless as the average user would wish for their TV, many apps can still function on some level on these devices if you sideload them, but they don't show up in the Leanback Launcher (the Android TV homescreen).
So for that there is this app, the Sideload Launcher. A simple app that shows you the normal app launcher icons that a phone or tablet would show you, but which are hidden on Android TV, allowing you to launch any sideloaded app!
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Fixed some improperly localized apps not showing up
Fixed some improperly localized apps not showing up
More downloads Sideload Launcher - Android TV reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
Version update Sideload Launcher - Android TV was updated to version 1.05
More downloads Sideload Launcher - Android TV reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update Sideload Launcher - Android TV was updated to version 1.02
What are users saying about Sideload Launcher - Android TV
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Simple, but that's the purpose, so that's ok. There doesn't seem to be any way to make it the default launcher on the Nexus Player though, and for some reason it doesn't show the Haystack app.
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Installed the app but can't find it anywhere on the phone can't start the application even play store saying it's installed
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Would be great if we could rearrange the apps when the app opens, so that my most used apps or preferred apps are first. Or if we could hide some choices.
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Why is that any help or tips
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The best solution to get to your apps on the shield. Thanks
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Very good but can be so much better. I'd pay money for continued support for the app.
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A must-have
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Mr. Chainfire, Thank you. You Sir Are Brilliant!!
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Android TV must have app! period.
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عمل نمیکنه
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Must have if you own a nexus player!
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Great app and great concept. Does what it is supposed to do.
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Good job
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Good app
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Brilliant
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Great
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Simple, but that's the purpose, so that's ok. There doesn't seem to be any way to make it the default launcher on the Nexus Player though, and for some reason it doesn't show the Haystack app.
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Freekin' AWESOME! I installed Wifi File Explorer (because it's so much easier to use than EStrongs with just the remote) but couldn't launch it without going through Settings/Apps. Now I can! Now if I can just fine a better Home Screen without all the up-selling crap! :-)
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Great app for getting more out of your Android TV
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Great app, only thing I would add is a shortcut to the overscan calibratior app built into Android TV (nexus player)
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Easy to use. Simple interface. Very useful on Nvidia Shield TV
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Excellent free app for my Nexus Player. Only missing feature to me is the ability to re-arrange the order of apps. Please add this, and I'm more than willing to pay for using it!
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not work on android 5 and upper
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I have an android TV but I'm confused how this works, Will gladly fix rating after answer from Dev
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Must have if you own a nexus player!
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Great app. Does what it's supposed to, but no more. It would have been nice if this app actually enabled the regular Android app drawer icon (circle with dots) instead of a somewhat ugly app icon to bring up a somewhat ugly app drawer. That said, still a great app from a great Dev!
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Everything you've done is impressive. Don't stop. You're best work is still yet to come. What's next?
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HALauncher is way more powerful, customisable and shows all apps on home screen on android tv. This app is a bit redundant now... Bit was useful at one time.
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I can use CrunchyRoll now... I'm guessing this app just looks for all Activities on the device that contain the correct intent-filter then shows that Activity icon. Simple yet incredibly useful.
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I didn't know this fantastic app was made by chainfire. This is a must have launcher for android tv, now i can access my apks that I can't see
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Works as described!
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Exactly what it says it is and works well.
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sweet for nexus player
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Great app and great concept. Does what it is supposed to do.
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Love it
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Great
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Thanks
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Simple application that does what it says it does... easy access to sideloaded or "unofficial" apps.
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Very useful for Android TV devices
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Great app on my Sony smart TV, but... 1) unable to customized own apps showing on the screen 2) apps can not be sorted Overall it's great app till I found alternative one, --- HALauncher.