[FREE/BETA] System Launcher Extension

[Taifun]

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

[Martin_Flaig]

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

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

[albert_choong]

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.

[Taifun]

@albert_choong

Bad or Split apk

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

[albert_choong]

Hi
Here's the snapshot of the error

[Taifun]

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

Taifun

[Anke]

@albert_choong

When I try to install on my phone (Samsung A42 running Android 12) it has this error

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.

[albert_choong]

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

[Anke]

@albert_choong

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.

[Anke]

@albert_choong

It only works when the manifest set to Android 11.

Try this one on your Android 12+ devices

LauncherApp_mod.apk

[albert_choong]

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

[albert_choong]

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.

[The_K_Studio]

@Anke

To get it working you need to modify the Manifest

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

[Anke]

@The_K_Studio

What changes needs to be done in the Manifest file?

[Anke]

See also here:

Android 12 changes

Anyone facing this problem after targetSdk 31 when using extensions has two options: Contact the extension developer(s) and ask them to declare this (android:exported="true" for activities, broadcast receivers) in the Manifest. Build the APK, decompile it, declare it in the Manifest, recompile the APK, convert the APK to AAB and sign it. See also here: New App API Level 31 In Console - #2 by Anke - Discuss - Niotron Community Example: [grafik] Note: Taifun has already fixed it in…

[Maslo_Herbata]

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

[Maslo_Herbata]

do i change it in the file apk or the extension

[Patrick_Pichl]

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?

[mert_akalin1]

bu uzantıyla nasıl uygulamaları yansıtırım listeye

[Siddharth_Pillai]

So please provide aix to be used