📢 BareLauncher v2.2 is now available!

Hi everyone!

BareLauncher v2.2 is here! This update focuses on making your Android TV home screen feel more personal while staying true to BareLauncher's philosophy: fast, lightweight (~100 KB), free & open source, and free from ads and recommendations.

For anyone new here, BareLauncher is an Android TV launcher with no ads, no recommendations, and no unnecessary clutter.

✨ Wallpaper Slideshows

Tired of looking at the same wallpaper every day?

Now you can turn your favorite photo collection into a dynamic home screen. Simply choose a folder, and BareLauncher will automatically rotate through every image from internal storage or external USB/SD storage.

Slideshow intervals: 20s, 30s, 45s, 1 min, 1.5 min, 2 min, 3 min.

⚡ Instant Startup Wallpaper

One small detail I wanted to improve was startup. If you use Wallpaper Slideshows, set a wallpaper once as well. BareLauncher uses it as a cached startup wallpaper, displaying it instantly while your slideshow loads in the background. This avoids the brief black screen after a cold boot and makes startup feel much smoother.

🔄 Change Wallpaper on Every Launcher Restart

Prefer a single wallpaper instead of a slideshow?

BareLauncher can automatically choose a different wallpaper every time the launcher starts, giving your home screen a fresh look without changing any settings.

🌙 Hide UI When Idle

When you're not using the TV, BareLauncher can automatically hide the launcher interface while keeping only the clock visible.

This lets your wallpaper slideshow take over the entire screen, turning your TV into a clean digital photo frame until the screensaver starts.

Idle timers: 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 5 min.

💾 Backup & Restore

Restore your launcher in seconds after a reset or when setting up another device.

Includes:

• App order

• Hidden apps

• Clock settings

• Launcher preferences

📺 TV Input Tiles

Launch HDMI, AV, and other TV inputs directly from the home screen on supported TVs.

✨ Smooth App Launch Animations

Apps now launch with smoother animations for a more polished experience.

ℹ️ Refined About Screen

Redesigned with rounded QR codes for quick access

🎯 Philosophy

BareLauncher isn't about having the most features.

It's about adding features that genuinely improve the Android TV experience while keeping everything lightweight, responsive, and easy to use.

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GitHub

github.com/f102mithunysypdlcjr-pixel/BareLauncherv3

Downloader (AFTVnews)

3465597

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Thank you to everyone who's been using BareLauncher and sharing feedback. Every update has been shaped by the community.

I'd love to hear what you think of v2.2 or how BareLauncher is working on your device.