r/Projectivy_Launcher

Making Projectivy default

OK, this question's been asked loads of times. The difference this time, is that it used to be my default launcher on my Google TV (i.e. the google tv is inbuilt, not an external streamer). It worked fine.

Since then I've had to re-install it . My partner had to update HBO while I was away, there wasn't enough space so she deleted a few apps we don't use, but not Projectivy. When I got back, the TV was booting straight into the Google screen. So I played about with the settings to no avail and eventually simply deleted and reinstalled Projectivy from the Play Store.

Now, when the TV boots up, it goes straight to Google. So I click on Projectivy. Then, after I exit from whatever we were watching the TV goes back to the Google screen.

I've looked at the suggestions in the other threads on this issue. I've tried all of them, enabling accessibility etc, except for the ones using ADB. I've used ADB with Android phones in the past, but never thought of using it on a TV. And, the fact is, I hadn't needed to do it the first time I installed Projectivy,

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u/Salvadorfreeman — 1 day ago

Category scrolling from right to left

Is there a way to stop the category from right to left on the category lines when you have only a couple of icons and there is no need for it?

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u/BBS-Geek71 — 1 day ago

How do you pronounce Projectivy?

I've been calling it project ivy (as in the Holly and the ivy).

But today my Google TV talked to me and said something that sounds like project TV.

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u/Salvadorfreeman — 1 day ago

Here's a look at my setup; I designed the dock icons myself.

I set up my Projectivy Launcher and wanted to show you how it turned out.

I don’t know if any of the developers will see this, but it would be great to be able to set backgrounds—whether static or animated—for cards. Basically, the dock card would have a background, and when you move to the card where the apps are, it would switch to another background of your choice. Think about it—it would be awesome and let us give our launcher a more personalized look. Hopefully, they’ll add something like this someday.

If you want, I can share the PNG files for the dock icons. I only designed the 6 dock icons, including the YouTube one. It would have been a lot of work to make all the icons minimalist like these, especially since we’re constantly deleting and adding new apps. I hope you like them and that they serve as inspiration to some of you.

u/Kuki_Graph — 1 day ago

Tried to buy premium, it gives me error

I recently tried to buy the premium version directly fronm the tv with a correctly configured Google account for the use of the Play Store but after I select the option to go to it from the launcher settings I receive only an error screen and therefore I'm unable to proceed to the purchase. Is there a way to buy it in some other way/from an other device? Tried on my smartphone but the option in the Play Store is nowhere to be found (I suppose it's because it's an in-app purchase?). Sorry for the possible dumb question...

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u/pent0thal — 1 day ago

Calm and simple layout w complementary colors

https://reddit.com/link/1tirk5b/video/o1nikj7qmb2h1/player

Wanted something calm and minimal, was wondering what I could come up with as hopefully going for a slim picture frame bezel device next. Kinda digging this.

Most icons from the awesome SicMundus86's GitHub pack, a few more local ones I had to make myself. Lots of fiddling with transparencies and dynamic color settings. The compulsiveness in me is 100% going to make me redo some of the ones that have way thinner margins, I can't deal with that right now though.

Backgrounds scraped from all over the place, added some gradients. Need to figure out an automated way of doing this - Photoshop automation is okay but... still too many clicks imo.

In reality the images change every 6 minutes, got a curated list of AerialViews screensavers to complement the colours as well.

Lag is from atvtools screen capture, not the launcher.

If you've seen my last post asking about a "now playing" for the status bar it would go on the left top corner with some minimal text - that would tie this whole thing together super nicely! If u/Thorfinn66 gets this ping I'd love to chat! 😄

Bleep bloop!

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u/jhorden764 — 2 days ago

Non riesco ad impostare l'effetto luminoso ai bordi delle card come vorrei io

Salve a tutti, Prima, quando selezionavo un’app, il bordo attorno alla card era pieno e uniforme, con luminosità fissa e colore netto.

Ora invece il bordo è diventato sfumato/glow, più “soft”, come si vede nello screenshot allegato. Nelle impostazioni, ho impostato "bagliore e pulsazioni" dovrebbe essere così, giusto, o sto sbagliando qualcosa io?

u/Specific_Bad7210 — 2 days ago

I’m loving the 'Now Playing' widget in the Projectivy Launcher beta

I really love the 'Now Playing' widget on Projectivy Launcher, especially with this new beta update. Being able to change the font and make the text larger is just amazing! It looks incredible now.

u/Junior_Question_2057 — 2 days ago

Now Playing as a status bar or screen element?

Hey all, just wondering if there is or has been floated as an idea to have a "now playing" as a text element on the screen? Love the Categories implementation but as I've started playing around with single row and big visual background setups I'd love to have a simple text box metadata info maybe on the top left corner, no images no nothing. Opportunity for a plugin? Too much? Too silly? Just right? : )

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u/jhorden764 — 3 days ago

Sheild with usb connected

Hello as anyone got a solution to this problem. I have a 16gb sheild running projectivy which runs great apart from the fact I can’t get it to be permanent if I have my usb stick plugged into sheild. If I unplug usb stick it then becomes the default launcher and works fine. Thanks

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u/Training_Constant_84 — 3 days ago

How do you switch to grid view?

I've just reinstalled Projectivy. But as much as a browse through all the menus, I can't get the grid view back.

Has this feature disappeared ? Surely not. But I have gone through every single menu in settings and it's not there.

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u/Salvadorfreeman — 4 days ago

Icon glow help

Can anyone please help me setting up the icon glow effect. I've been trying to get this right, but I can't seem to get it right. A step by step instructional would be awesome and appreciated. I had it working in the old version, but beta 2 added some new options. Thanks

u/ModelMinority75 — 4 days ago
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finally released my neon-style Android icon pack on the Play Store — Glowtix

I’ve been working on an Android icon pack called Glowtix, and it’s finally live on the Play Store.

The design style focuses on neon gradients, clean shapes, and a modern homescreen aesthetic. I tried to avoid the usual overdone glossy look and keep it balanced for everyday setups.

This is still the beginning, so more icons and updates are planned regularly. Feedback is genuinely welcome because I want to improve the pack over time instead of abandoning it after launch like most small projects.

Here’s the link if anyone wants to check it out:

Would love to know what you think about the design style and what apps should be supported next.

u/Kind-Wrongdoer-7307 — 6 days ago

Projectivy si blocca con sfondo 4k

Ciao a tutti, ho una TV Sony A95L. Da quando ho fatto l'aggiornamento al 4.70, è successo che, se metto degli sfondi 1080, non succede nulla e Projectivy va benissimo. Se invece metto degli sfondi in 4K, l'app si blocca, si chiude e mi rimanda alla pagina di Google TV. È successo a qualcun altro? Come mai potrebbe succedere questo?

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u/Specific_Bad7210 — 4 days ago
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Did Nvidia Shield do away with Ads?

Just turn on my TV, and no Ads on the launcher? Still going with Projectivity Launcher tho.

u/hbnyc — 7 days ago

Tried designing a cleaner icon pack instead of the usual overcomplicated neon styles

Most neon icon packs I tried looked cool for screenshots but felt messy in daily use, so I started experimenting with a cleaner and more balanced style.

Focused on minimal shapes, consistent glow effects and a smoother overall look instead of making every icon overly flashy.

Still refining the design language, but I wanted honest feedback from people who actually customize their setups regularly.

What would you improve or change?

u/Efficient_Button733 — 5 days ago

Non funziona piu. AIUTO

Niente, oramai Projectivy non funziona più da quando ho installato la beta 4.70. Appena entro tempo tre secondi mi lancia fuori e mi compare la schermata di Google. Ho provato a disinstallarlo più volte, ad scollegare il cavo dell'alimentazione, ma non c'è niente da fare. Non so come ripristinarlo funzionava meravigliosamente.

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u/Specific_Bad7210 — 6 days ago

Nvidia Shield booting to last used app

Greetings, I discovered this gem of an app a week or so ago (and promptly got premium) and it's working great; except for an issue with boot/resume.

On the horrible stock launcher, whenever the Shield resumed from sleep would load the home screen. However, now with Projectivy it's launching to the last used app (like a paused YouTube video).

I have accessibility service enabled and the power options set to launch PL on boot and resume. Is there something else I'm missing? Thanks.

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u/AerynSun16 — 6 days ago