By @SalvaCash
Publication Date: 2026-03-16 17:18:00
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Some Google TV users say a recent update prevents Projectivy Launcher from overriding the default home screen.
- The popular third-party launcher still opens manually, but may no longer replace Google TV automatically.
- A Reddit thread suggests a workaround that involves resetting settings and re-enabling Projectivy’s override permissions.
Google TV’s interface isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Between sponsored content and limited customization options, many users turn to third-party launchers to clean up the home screen and regain a bit of control. But some Google TV owners say a recent update may have undone that workaround by preventing one popular launcher from replacing the default interface.
In a recent Reddit thread on the Projectivy Launcher subreddit, users report that a Google TV update appears to break the app’s ability to override the stock launcher. Normally, Projectivy can take over the home screen when you press the Home…
