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Aerial: a quieter home screen for Android TV

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Aerial is an open-source Android TV launcher that replaces the home screen with favorite apps, customizable layouts, and scenic wallpapers and screensavers.

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For: Owners of Android TVs and boxes who want a cleaner home screen
Worth noticing: The guide names device-specific ADB steps and flags models or firmware that may resist takeover.

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The installation guide branches by manufacturer and Android version, including separate directions for wireless ADB pairing and firmware without a pairing-code option. A phone can also be used to reorder apps, edit names and icons, manage folders, and transfer photos or videos after scanning a code on the TV.

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