[TUTORIAL] Android TV Home on Chromecast w/ Google TV

by KevinPowers662

So I finally found a way to install the stock Android TV launcher on Google TV. It's fairly simple.

First you'll need an app called "App Cloner" version 2.4.9 — I would link it but everytime I post a link to an app reddit deletes my post. The app you're looking for has a dark blue background with a white DNA icon.

Install in to your TV via sideload. On your TV, go to play store and search for either Leanback Launcher (Android TV Launcher) or Android TV Home. If you choose to use Android TV Home you'll also need Android TV Core Services.

Once all three of those apps are installed, open App Cloner. Find "Android TV Home/Launcher" and Clone it. Install the cloned app and you're done. You now have Android TV back. Or Leanback if that's what you chose.

KevinPowers662

Things that dont work so far:

No ads at top of screen, Channels row missing, holding home doesnt open app drawer

pinktentacle

Stupid question : what are the advantages? More apps? Performance?

simonho1989

if you cannot post a link, could you provide the package name?

LilDante675

Can you provide a video of how it looks like on Google TV?

someMFonreddit

Where can I find the android tv home core services? I can't find that on google play store?

someMFonreddit

I installed all 3, app cloner, android tv home, and android tv core services. But when I open app cloner, I cannot find the android tv home app on the list of installed apps??

SUAF8

Got it sorted on first try now all that's needed is to get recommendations sorted and potentially the new UI would be nice.....btw for anyone who was asking for a screenshot of how it looks here https://www.dropbox.com/s/70206anftjkl4qc/screen-2021-02-13-005225.png?dl=0

someMFonreddit

If u guys don't want that app cloner pop-up that keeps showing up, tduk just uploaded the same files on his tutorial site and it doesn't have the annoying pop-up of app cloner.

robertalexa

For those still looking for a solution, check out this video from TechdoctorUK https://youtu.be/vrxx9thIWws

The solution is not perfect, but it is 90% there