How to Remove Google TV Ads & Install Custom Launcher (Speed Up IPTV 2026)

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How to Remove Google TV Ads & Install Custom Launcher (Speed Up IPTV 2026)

If you use an Android TV Box (like Chromecast with Google TV, Xiaomi Box, or NVIDIA Shield) primarily for IPTV, you've likely noticed the home screen becoming increasingly sluggish. Google's latest updates push heavy auto-playing video ads, suggested content banners, and background recommendation engines that consume up to 400MB of your device's limited RAM.

When your device runs out of RAM, IPTV apps like TiviMate or OTT Navigator suffer from frame drops, slow channel zapping, and random crashes during live sports.

The ultimate solution? Replacing the bloated stock Google TV interface with a lightweight, ad-free custom launcher like Projectivy Launcher. This guide will show you how to set it up and auto-boot directly into your IPTV app.

 

 

Why Switch to a Custom Launcher?

• Zero Ads: Completely removes Google's sponsored banners and autoplay trailers.

• Massive RAM Boost: Frees up hundreds of megabytes of memory, eliminating IPTV buffering caused by background system processes.

• The "Cable Box" Experience: You can configure the launcher to automatically open your favorite IPTV player the second you turn on the TV.

• Customization: Organize your streaming apps without Google dictating the layout.

 

Step 1: Install Projectivy Launcher

Unlike older methods that required complex ADB commands just to install a launcher, Projectivy is fully supported and available directly from the official store.

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV Box.

2. Search for Projectivy Launcher and click Install.

3. Open the app. You will immediately notice a clean, ad-free grid of your installed applications.

 

Step 2: Override the Default Google TV Launcher

By default, pressing the "Home" button on your remote will still take you back to the ad-heavy Google TV screen. To make Projectivy your permanent home screen, you need to grant it Accessibility permissions.

1.Open Android TV Settings :

Navigate to the gear icon at the top right of your screen.

2.Access Device Preferences :

Go to System (or Device Preferences on older Android TV versions) > Accessibility.

3.Enable Projectivy Service :Crucial for overriding the home button.

Scroll down to Projectivy Launcher, click on it, and toggle the switch to Enable. Click OK on the warning prompt.

4.Configure the Launcher Override :

Press the Home button to open Projectivy. Go to Projectivy's internal settings (gear icon) > General > Override current launcher and turn this ON.

Now, every time you press the Home button on your remote, it will instantly load the lightning-fast Projectivy interface instead of Google TV.

 

Step 3: Auto-Boot into Your IPTV App (Optional)

If your Android TV Box is strictly used for live TV, you can make it act exactly like a traditional satellite receiver by bypassing the home screen entirely on startup.

1. Open Projectivy Settings.

2. Navigate to the Power / Display section.

3. Look for the Launch on Boot (or Startup App) option.

4. Select your preferred IPTV application (e.g., TiviMate, OTT Navigator, or Smarters).

Now, when you plug in or restart your TV box, it will bypass all menus and directly load your live TV channels.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can I go back to the default Google TV launcher later?

A: Yes, absolutely. Just go back to Settings > System > Accessibility, disable the Projectivy Launcher service, and your device will revert to the standard Google TV home screen.

Q2: Does this work on an Amazon Firestick?

A: While Projectivy can be sideloaded onto a Firestick, Amazon's Fire OS aggressively blocks third-party launchers from overriding the Home button. You will need to use a secondary tool like Launcher Manager via ADB to make it work on Fire OS devices.

Q3: Will this delete my installed apps or IPTV playlists?

A: No. A launcher is simply a user interface (like a desktop on a PC). Changing the launcher does not delete any of your apps, data, or IPTV configurations. Everything remains exactly as you left it.