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TV Launcher

Lightweight, low-RAM Android TV home launcher
New in version 1.6.2
* F-Droid build no longer includes the in-app updater: WorkManager and its permissions (WAKE_LOCK, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, FOREGROUND_SERVICE) are gone
* Updater code (GitHub auto-update, APK install prompt) is only compiled into the GitHub build
* F-Droid screenshots moved to the tvScreenshots fastlane directory
A fast, minimal home launcher for Android TV and TV boxes. It replaces the stock launcher with a simple app grid, a lightweight dark interface, and low RAM usage.

Features:
* Up to 14 apps on the home screen plus a permanent tile for adding apps
* App search and filter chips (All / Selected / Shortcuts) when picking apps
* Long-press context menu: Open, Move Left, Move Right, App Info, Remove
* Optional pinned shortcuts (e.g. from Activity Launcher)
* Optional cycling online wallpapers (Wallhaven, Bing, Picsum, Reddit), custom image URLs, and a dim overlay - solid dark background by default
* Optional Home key override via the accessibility service for devices that lock the default launcher (off by default)
* Optional stock launcher RAM optimization (off by default)

The build on F-Droid does not include the self-update feature; updates are delivered through F-Droid.
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Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.6.2 (10602) suggested Added on Oct 22, 2026

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • close other apps
      Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running.
    • query all packages
      Allows an app to see all installed packages.
    • com.tvlauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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