LeanBack launcher alternatives now that google is shoving ads down our throats?

by Jenings

Are there any leanback launchers that basically mimic the old functionality of the official launcher? Maybe this is googles way of pushing people to third party launchers?

pawdog

I'll just ignore it once it comes the Shield. 3rd party launchers while they can be interesting at first just aren't very good experiences over the long haul. And it's not like I spent all that much time on the home screen anyway. In any event I'm not crying about it until it actually happens.

jobiegermano
schneidernet

Doing fine with SideloadLauncher2. Wolf is not bad either too.

blackboy211

Wolf launcher. Search for it on YouTube

sukkrad

Definitely ATV
I really suggest to buy the pro version, is so good, looks so good and is nicely customizable

Over38
Stiltzkinn

I was looking for a launcher alternative as well since is already confirmed they are on the Shield.

Seems my next device would be an Apple TV.

mindoversoul

I don't get why people are so pissed.

Apple TV has the same ads for iTunes content at the top. Fire TV OS has ads all over the damn place, EVERYWHERE. Roku has ads off to the side and on the bottom of the interface. My Samsung TV has ads when I go to open an app or change inputs.

I mean, annoying? Sure, but damn.