Smart, customizable application launcher for Android TV
From DXIdev, Sideload Channel Launcher 4 offers a highly customizable Android TV launcher focused on personalization. It supports multiple profiles, widget ready layouts, custom wallpapers, and accessibility powered launch options, all without ads. Ranked 93rd in Personalization with a 4.6 rating from 18 reviewers, the app has 1,000+ total downloads and 26 in the last 30 days.
Pros & Cons
High customization options for layouts and profiles
No ads for an uninterrupted launcher experience
Wallpaper and widget support for rich personalization
Accessibility based quick-launch options to assist diverse users
Lacks built-in themes, icon packs, and weather widgets that some competitors offer
Use of the accessibility service may raise privacy considerations for some users
Paid pricing may limit entry for users seeking a free or trial option
About Sideload Channel Launcher 4
Sideload Channel Launcher 4 is a personalization app developed by DXIdev.
How many times has Sideload Channel Launcher 4 been downloaded?
Sideload Channel Launcher 4 has been downloaded 2 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 26 times.
What is the rating of Sideload Channel Launcher 4?
Sideload Channel Launcher 4 is rated 4.60 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings.
Is Sideload Channel Launcher 4 free?
Sideload Channel Launcher 4 costs $4.49 to download. The APK download size is 29.40 MB. The latest version available is 4.30. The last update was on July 7, 2023.
What are the requirements for Sideload Channel Launcher 4?
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2022.
Description
Sideload Channel Launcher 4 is the latest version of our Sideload Channel Launcher product.
What does version 4 bring? Brand new selection of clock widgets.
Profile creation options have been improved along with new cusomization options accross the app.
We have implemented a new method to add your own images and icons and we no longer require any storage permissions.
We have included a range of wallpapers
Improvements and tweaks to customization options and the user interface.
Key features: * Fully customizable layouts * Ability to create multiple user profiles * Custom wallpaper support * Ability to design tiles from multiple different sources * Widget support * Ability to lock down and set an admin PIN to protect your setup * Animated GIF wallpaper support * No ads
** IMPORTANT ** This app uses Accessibility services. Our app offers the use of BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE which can monitor your key presses (KeyEvent) and can open the recent app menu (performGlobalAction) if you enable the service.
Enabling the accessibility service gives us the ability to detect button presses so that you can configure an easier/quicker way to open Sideload Channel Launcher 4 (SLC4). Choosing your own button means that you can pick a more suitable/accessible button to launch SLC4 which may help accommodate you or another persons needs. SLC4 does not collect, store or share any of your personal information and this option has only been implemented to assist users. In certain cases we may also use the performGlobalAction Accessibility Service to open the recent app menu.
SLC4 does not watch or collect any user actions or personal information.
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Comments on Sideload Channel Launcher 4 for Android
★★★★★Keith Crawford· Jul 20, 2023
Fantastic app! Downloaded to use on my Shield Pro, CCTV and Sony w/Android TV. Besides the no-ads display, I wanted a launcher that would start by default on my three devices. After experiencing some issues with two of my devices, I emailed the developer and received a response within an hour with suggestions. I wanted to avoid ADB but for my Shield Pro and CCTV, I did have to use ADB to disable the stock launchers - but it was easy (thanks YouTube!).
★☆☆☆☆Antonio Myers· Jun 9, 2024
I want a refund so I can get primal. I tested both and then realized that primal allows me to change my wallpaper.
★☆☆☆☆Daniel Zacharewicz· Jan 10, 2023
Disappointed. The only noticeable change I experienced from upgrading Sideload Channel 3 to version 4 was a slight improvement in the responsiveness (navigating the home screen). Taking note on one particular update, I took advantage of the "live wallpaper" feature where you could use a GIF, simulating a live background. Applying a basic GIF at a resolution of 1920x1080 does not work well with the UI—all that improved responsiveness goes out the window.
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Technologies used by Sideload Channel Launcher 4
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Trust & Safety: The app requests a broad set of permissions including network state, internet, widget binding, wallpaper, and TV EPG access, plus an accessibility service (BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE) to support quick-launch features. The developer states no collection of personal information and that accessibility features are optional and aimed at improving usability. Users should review the permissions and accessibility usage to understand potential privacy implications.
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