[FREE/BETA] System Launcher Extension

Hello all,
I can't quite figure it out.

I want to make a launcher that opens an app.
(Which I also created with Inventor).

Can anyone give me a quick screenshot of the blocks?

Thx

Welcome!
What about trying the example project (aia file) from the first post in this thread?
Taifun

That's the problem, I don't get it!
Sorry.

The launcher is not supposed to do anything other than launch an app.

Hi
I've tested your example aia -
when compiled in App Inventor it produces apk with target 31 android 12 as default.

When I try to install on my phone (Samsung A42 running Android 12) it has this error: Bad or Split apk

If I change the target sdk to 30 android 11 (using APK Editor Studio), then it can install normally.

I would like to use your example to create my own launcher (compiling under default target 31 android 12). How do I do that?

Thanks.

Could you please set the language of your device temporarily to English and then provide a screenshot of that error message?
Taifun

Hi
Here's the snapshot of the error

It looks like a SDK31 issue. . The author @Atom_Developer of the extension might want to check...

Taifun

Yes, the extension does not work on Android 12+. The APK cannot be installed there. In addition, only system apps are listed. To get it working you need to modify the Manifest.

OK, thanks Anke.
Yes, It only works when the manifest set to Android 11.

No, I installed the APK on one of my Android 13 test devices and it works fine.

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Try this one on your Android 12+ devices

grafik

That's interesting. OK I will try that later, thanks.

Hi Anke,
The installation works just fine on Android 13 using your sample apk (with sdk at 31)
However, scrolling is very laggy on my phone (Android 13 Samsung Flip 5)
May I know which Listview you are using?
Thanks.

What changes needs to be done in the Manifest file? I guess REQUEST ALL PACKAGES permission?

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honestly great extension , only if we could detect if app is run normaly or as an home launcher, anyways still 5stars

do i change it in the file apk or the extension

Hi there, i have some problems with my project. No matter what i do, i cant install my launcher on my Android 13 or 14 phone. In the manifest is in every activity "android:exportetd="true" and i set the sdk on 31. Do you guys have some ideas?

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