r/AndroidTVApps

I asked the community over at r/KyuLauncher to provide translations.

This update includes pretty much everything people asked for so apart from minor bug fix updates and new themes I don't think the launcher will need updating again. It's still simple, usable by your grandpa and his mates, and does not eat a large share of resources.

Themes I can update over the air in the theme store so ask me if you want anything.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overdevs.kyulauncher

https://kyulauncher.com

Here are the updates in text if your screen reader can not read images:

Welcome to v0.98 of Kyu Launcher

1. Multiple language support including spanish, german, hindi etc
2. Move or rename even the home tab
3. Live tab featuring EPG from your live tv apps (enable from tabs)
4. Better home detection
5. New themes
6. Easy wallpaper picker
7. Bug fixes

Hey everyone.

Wanted to put together a solid overview of the app in one place since a lot of people ask about specific features and it is not always obvious where to find them. I also want to make sure people know this app runs properly on Android TV, Amazon FireOS, and Fire Stick devices, because that tends to get overlooked. More on that below.

Android TV, Amazon FireOS and Fire Stick
This is worth calling out properly because it is something UFM Pro does that most file managers simply do not. The TV version is not a phone app stretched to fit a big screen. It has been built specifically for TV environments with full D-pad navigation throughout. Every screen, every menu, every interaction is designed to be used with a remote control. No touch required, no awkward zoomed in phone UI, no broken focus states.

Install via the Downloader app using code: 1581139 for Amazon Devices, I am in the process to have it on the official Amazon Store.

If you have ever installed a file manager on your Fire Stick or Android TV box and ended up with a cramped phone layout that barely works with a remote, UFM Pro is a completely different experience.

Menus are laid out for 10 foot viewing distances, navigation flows naturally with the D-pad, and nothing requires you to dig through a UI that was never meant for a remote control.

TV specific features include dedicated pairing screens for device to device connections, separate auth flows for Google Drive and OneDrive that work without a phone style browser, Shizuku support for TV, and custom cache limit settings suited to TV hardware.

The file server also works great on TV, meaning you can run an FTP or SFTP server from your Fire Stick and pull files from it on your PC over your local network.

File browsing and navigation
The main file browser supports dual pane mode through TwinWindow, which opens two folders side by side. Useful for moving files between locations without copying and then navigating separately. Available on both phone and TV.

Storage analysis
The storage analyzer gives you a breakdown of where your space is going. It finds large files, duplicates, junk, old files, and shows folder sizes. The duplicate finder works well, just go through the safety confirmation before bulk deleting anything as it is there to flag files that could be riskier to remove.

Encrypted vault
The vault uses AES-256 encryption. Pick a folder, set it up, and from then on those files are only accessible through the vault browser inside the app. There is no credential recovery by design so keep your details somewhere safe.

Network shares and cloud storage
Local network shares over SMB, FTP, and SFTP are all supported. For cloud you can connect Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, and S3 compatible storage. The S3 setup lets you point the app at any S3 compatible endpoint, not just AWS. TV users get dedicated auth flows for Google Drive and OneDrive that do not require a standard browser.

Built in file server
You can run an FTP or SFTP server directly from your device, including from a Fire Stick or Android TV box. Start it from the server host screen, connect from your PC with any FTP client, and it stays running as a foreground service even when the screen is off. No cables needed.

Sync
Sync profiles let you keep two locations in sync on a schedule. Works across local storage and network locations, so keeping a folder mirrored to a NAS is straightforward. The scheduler runs it in the background without any manual input.

Media viewers
Images, video, audio, PDFs, text files, and ZIP and 7ZIP archives all open natively. There is an enhanced media player with a custom interface for video and audio. APNG animated images are supported too.

App management
Browse installed apps and install APK, XAPK, and APKS files through the built in package installer. The storage analyzer also includes debloat suggestions for identifying apps you may not need.

Shizuku support
Shizuku gives the app broader file access without full root. Works on both mobile and TV with separate setup screens for each. Once running, the app can reach parts of the filesystem that are otherwise restricted.

Remote management
Pair devices over WiFi for remote file management. ADB pairing is also supported. Once paired you get a full remote file interface over your local network. TV has its own dedicated pairing screen.

Search and indexing
Search runs off a background file index. Configure what gets indexed in settings under storage indexer. Once built, search is fast and supports filters. If results seem incomplete, check the index detail screen to see if indexing is still in progress.

Home screen widget
A bookmark widget lets you jump straight to your most used folders from the home screen. Set up your favorites in settings and they appear there automatically.

Bluetooth remote, your phone as a TV remote
This one surprises people. UFM Pro can turn your phone into a Bluetooth remote for your Android TV or Fire Stick, and it works across the entire TV, not just inside the app. Once connected, you can navigate the TV interface, control volume, and handle power from your phone. It is a proper system level remote, so you can use it in Netflix, YouTube, your TV launcher, wherever.

This is not a companion app gimmick. If you have ever lost your Fire Stick remote down the back of the couch you will immediately understand why having this built into a file manager app you already have installed is genuinely useful. Open UFM Pro on your phone, connect over Bluetooth, and you are controlling your TV.

🔗 Download: Google Play Store

If you have questions or something is not working as expected, post with as much detail as you can about your device, OS version, and what you were doing. The more context the easier it is to help.

The tip jar is in the supporter loyalty screen if you want to support development. Thanks for being here.

Thank You and Kind Regards

Welcome to the official sub-Reddit for Bitflinger TV!

We are incredibly excited to announce that Bitflinger TV is officially live and available to download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

If you are tired of the "Streaming Shuffle"—opening five different apps just to find a movie or constantly scrolling past intrusive ads on your TV's home screen—we built this for you. Bitflinger TV is the ultimate smart aggregator designed to give you back your screen.

🌟 Key Features At A Glance:

• Escape the Ads: A beautiful, clean, ad-free interface focused entirely on your content. On Android TV, it can even act as a true launcher replacement that starts on boot.
• Unified Catalog & One-Tap Launch: See exactly where any title is streaming across all your services at a glance (flagged by free, subscription, or buy/rent pricing). Tap your preferred source, and Bitflinger TV drops you straight into that app on the exact title.
• The "Smart" Watchlist: You won’t find this anywhere else. Our unique Hide Until Streamable logic keeps your watchlist actionable. It hides a show until its next episode drops, or a movie until it actually has a streamable source.
• Seamless Cross-Device Sync: Update your watchlist or tweak filters on your phone while watching the big screen. Your settings sync instantly across iOS, Android, and Android TV. (Apple TV and Web versions are on the way!)
• Deep Customization: Take control of your home screen. Adjust accent colors, dynamic backgrounds, card sizes, and choose exactly which content rows or streaming services you want to see.
• Privacy-First: No ads, no hidden fees, and absolutely no data collection.

🚀 Get Started with a 14-Day Free Trial

We want you to experience the full power of Bitflinger TV completely risk-free. Every new account includes a 14-day free trial, after which you can continue for just $2.99/month to support independent, ad-free development.

• Learn More & View Screenshots: Bitflinger TV Official Site
• Download for Android / Android TV: Google Play Store
• Download for iOS: Apple App Store

💬 About this Sub-Reddit

We created r/BitflingerTV to be a direct line of communication with you. Please use this space to:

• Ask questions or get support.
• Share your home screen setups and customization tips.
• Request new features, granular filters, or platform integrations.

If you hit any technical snags, need account help, or want to submit a formal ticket, you can also head straight over to our official Bitflinger TV Support Page.

Thank you for joining us on day one. Download the app, take the trial for a spin, and let us know what you think below!

Been working on adding live TV to Nuvio (the Stremio-like media hub for Android/iOS). It's coming along nicely:

- Built-in iptv-org source — 12,000+ free online channels with one tap

- Multiple M3U playlists + Xtream Codes API — add as many as you want, toggle which ones to show

- Group/channel categories — auto-organized into collapsible sections with headers

- Quick Access bar — first 15 favorite channels for fast switching

- Favorites — heart toggle on every card, persisted across restarts

- Channel history — last 15 played, accessible from the player

- In-player channel overlay — search, switch, and favorite without leaving playback

- EPG inline on channel cards — shows now/next with progress bar (working on proper implementation)

Still ironing out EPG matching — channel IDs from M3U don't always align with XMLTV sources, so matching isn't perfect yet. But everything else is solid.

Built with Kotlin Multi Platform + Compose Multiplatform.

Check out the Demo video and If you want to help build this out please feel free to fork from my GitHub: https://github.com/Robbdeeze/NuvioMobile

Hi Everyone,

Introducing Playbridge, a local only, free, and open source casting app. Its similar to web video caster with most of the features and some extras. Its receivers(the device you cast to) are available on Android TV, Apple TV and desktop platforms(macos, windows, and linux). Basically you watch any video on internet through the playbridge app on your phone, once the app detects the video stream, you can send it to any receiver app.

Looking to get past the closed testing stage.

[Phone]
group invite: https://groups.google.com/g/pbphoneclosedtesters
apply to be a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.playbridge.sender
download app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playbridge.sender

[Android TV]
group invite: https://groups.google.com/g/pbtvclosedtesters
apply to be a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.playbridge.player
download app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playbridge.player

Github project link: https://github.com/playbridgeapp/playbridge

I will test your app in return if you would like.

Thanks in advance :)