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By default, Google/Android TV doesn’t let you pick third-party launchers directly. But don’t worry — with a quick ADB setup, you can make tvusage your launcher in just a few steps.
Install ADB on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.
👉 ADB setup tutorial
On your TV, go to Settings → Device preference → About.
Click Build 7 times to unlock Developer options.
Then go to Settings → Network & Internet, pick your Wi-Fi, and note your TV’s IP address.
On your computer, run:
$ adb connect <ANDROID_TV_IP_ADDRESS>
This is the trick that forces Android TV to let you choose TVUsage.
Open tvusage app and keep it in the foreground.
Open tvusage app > settings > Set as default home app and find the current home app's package name.
Run the command below, using the home package name you see in tvusage app:
$ adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 <HOME_PACKAGE_NAME_FOUND_IN_TVUSAGE_APP_SETTING>
Example,
👉 For Android TV Launcher:
$ adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
👉 For Google TV Launcher:
$ adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
After running the above command, close tvusage app setting and reopen to see if the current home package name changes to "android". If it shows another package name as the home package name instead of "android" then repeat step 3.
💡 Tip: The latest tvusage app shows the exact package name in tvusage app > settings, so check there first.
⚠️ NOTE: Please remember the package names you uninstall. So that you can reinstall them later if needed.
Press the HOME button on your remote.
Your TV will now ask which launcher to use → choose TVUsage 🎯
Done! Enjoy distraction-free TV with your new launcher.
🔄 Want to Go Back Later?
No problem — just reinstall the default launcher and other pakages you have uninstalled in Step 3:
Example,
👉 For Android TV Launcher:
$ adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.tvlauncher
👉 For Google TV Launcher:
$ adb shell pm install-existing com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
📧 Still stuck? Reach us anytime at support@tvusage.app