Launcher for XBMC™ Apk

Launcher for XBMC™ Apk

Latest version 3.4.3
26 Jun 2024

Older Versions

Apk Infos

Version3.4.3
Rating3.9/5, based on 710 votes
Size‎61.2 KB
Requires AndroidAndroid 4.0+ (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Author's NotesTurn your Android-powered TV peripheral into an XBMC/Kodi player!

About Launcher for XBMC™ APK

Launcher for XBMC™ APK Download for Android
Launcher for XBMC™ APK Download for Android

Description

Launcher for XBMC™ (formerly XBMC Launcher) is a helper app that allows you to replace your stock home screen ("launcher") with XBMC/Kodi without modifying the XBMC/Kodi app. Should work with any version as long as the main activity name in the XBMC/Kodi app remains the same.

Currently supported XBMC/Kodi variants:

- Kodi (Official)
- XBMC (Official)
- MINIX XBMC
- Beyond XBMC
- Plex
- OUYA XBMC
- SPMC
- Wasser XBMC
- VidOn XBMC
- VidOn Kodi
- WeTek Media Player
- Matricon MediaCenter
- FTMC
- Zidoo Media Center (ZDMC)
- EBMC/MyGica Media Center

Requires: Kodi for Android (https://kodi.tv/download) or one of the supported Kodi/XBMC variants

Source code: https://github.com/blunden/XBMCLauncher

NOTE: Other apps can be launched from the Programs option on Kodi's main menu.

Latest updates

What's new in version 3.4.3

Version 3.4.3:
- Improve support for Kodi 21 on Android 13+

How to install Launcher for XBMC™ APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download Launcher for XBMC™ APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

  • Go to your phone Settings page
  • Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
  • Check the Unknown Sources box
  • Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

  • Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
  • Tap the APK file you downloaded (se.blunden.xbmclauncher-v3.4.3-ApkClean.apk)
  • Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

3.4.3 (29)61.2 KB
3.4.2 (28)61.2 KB

Questions & Answers

Q: What is an APK File?

A: Just like Windows (PC) systems use an .exe file for installing software, Android does the same. An APK file is the file format used for installing software on the Android operating system.

Q: If I install an APK from this website, will I be able to update the app from the Play Store?

A: Yes, absolutely. The Play Store installs APKs it downloads from Google's servers, and sideloading from a site like ApkClean.net goes through a very similar process, except you're the one performing the downloading and initiating the installation (sideloading).
As soon as the Play Store finds a version of the app newer than the one you've sideloaded, it will commence an update.

Q: Why ApkClean.net can guarantee APK 100% safe?

A: Whenever someone wants to download an APK file from ApkClean.net, we'll check the corresponding APK file on Google Play and allow user download it directly (of course, we'll cache it on our server). If the APK file does not exist on Google Play, we'll search it in our cache.

Q: What are Android App permissions?

A: Apps require access to certain systems within your device. When you install an application, you are notified of all of the permissions required to run that application.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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User's Reivew

3 ★Freezes
3 ★This app is almost exactly what I need. However, when I hit home on my NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, Kodi relaunches every time. This creates a near 5 second delay which unfortunately makes it unusable. The ideal behavior would be to just return to Kodi's Home screen without reloading everything. If the dev can reach out to help, that would be awesome.
5 ★Works exactly like described! Thumbs up for the dev!
1 ★I don't know what the hell happened but this app took over my phone and wouldn't allow me to gain control back. I had to take it to my phone company to have it fixed... Not happy!!
3 ★Does most of what I want but breaks when I press the home button while media plays. When I first hit the home button during a stream the screen freezes framez. Setting Kodi to stop media playback and go to the main menu when the home button is clicked seemed to fix the problem, except then if I try to play something else it comes back. I get the freeze frame of the old media but still get audio. End up having to restart Kodi through the settings to fix.
4 ★When i use Launcher for XBMC on an Android TVBox, it does not get an ip address and fails to start servers. By restarting Kodi it gets fixed. This needs to be done every single time the box is turned on. Would you please change that so that XBMC waits to get an ip address before launching Kodi (Leia)?
5 ★I saw your review of the other launcher app ripping off your app and adding adds. so i downloaded this one. Noice!
5 ★we will see
1 ★not working yet jr
5 ★Great app. Have been using it for years to auto-launch Kodi on our home TV's. Am now making the switch over to Emby. Any chance you could add support for auto launching Emby for Android TV as well?