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# Chromecast with GoogleTV
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While being a great SmartTV replacement the default set-up does not allow for much customization and has annoying ads included.
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## Changing the Default Launcher
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You will need:
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- A Chromecast with GoogleTV
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- A Laptop with `adb` installed. (On Arch: part of the `android-tools` package)
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- A Laptop with Thunderbolt or USB-C which allows for high power throughput to power the Chromecast as well as connect via ADB.
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Google, being Google, does not allow for the disabling of Ads in their default Launcher.
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This is a tutorial on how you can disable the default launcher and replace it with one of your choice.
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We're assuming you're using a Chromecast with Google TV similar to [this one](https://www.digitec.ch/de/s1/product/google-chromecast-mit-google-tv-4k-google-assistant-streaming-media-player-14676764).
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### Download a Launcher of your choice
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Go to the Google Play Store and choose any Launcher you would like to use. Good ones are FLauncher or Launchy for a more minimalistic approach.
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Ensure that the Launcher is installed and working before proceeding.
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### Enable Developer Options.
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Go to `Settings -> Device -> About -> Build` and press the main button about 10 times until a Dialog pops up claiming you're now a developer.
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### Connect your Laptop
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Plug the Power Cord of the Chromecast into your Laptop. You will most likely require a USB-C to USB-C cable instead of the included USB-A to USB-C one. The Chromecast should now be able to boot up without the low-power warning. If you're getting the low-power warning you cannot continue and might require a different laptop with better Thunderbolt/USB-C support.
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On the chromecast there should now pop-up a dialog asking whether you want to trust the connected device. Trust it.
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### Disable the Default Launcher via ADB
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On your Laptop, open a terminal and ensure that you can find the chromecast via `adb show`. One device should be listed.
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Then, use these commands:
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```sh
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adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
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adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith
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```
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This should have disabled the default launcher. When pressing home, a dialogue should pop up asking for a new default Launcher if multiple are installed.
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### Re-Enable the Default Launcher via ADB
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In case you want to revert these changes you can use these commands to do so:
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```sh
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adb shell pm enable com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx
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adb shell pm enable com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith
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```
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