Moving From Your Stock Launcher to Projectivy Launcher: What Changes

Switching launchers feels strange for a week, then feels obvious. Start from Projectivy Launcher setup and learn what actually changes when the stock home screen goes away.

What disappears first

The first thing you notice after switching is what disappears: promoted rows, sponsored tiles, and recommendations you never asked for. The home screen becomes your apps, your categories, and your wallpaper. For a household with only two or three apps, that change alone may feel small. For a busy household, it feels like the TV finally stopped shouting.

The first week adjustment

The first week feels odd, because muscle memory points at rows that moved. Expect a few days of hunting, and resist rebuilding everything on day one. Live with three simple rows for a week, note which app you reach for and cannot find, and only then add rows. A launcher learned slowly stays tidy longer than one rebuilt in an evening. See also the Projectivy Launcher setup guide for the step by step version.

What to set first

Set three things first: the default launcher prompt, so the home button opens Projectivy Launcher; one input shortcut for the source you use most; and a still wallpaper that suits the room. Categories, icons, and backups can wait until the basics feel natural. A launcher is the screen you see every time the TV turns on, so earn its layout. Pair this with the fixes guide when you rebuild the rows.

When stock is enough

Stock is enough for a household with very few apps and no patience for setup. It needs no install and no learning, and its clutter matters less when only two apps are ever opened. If that describes your home, switching adds work for little gain. Switch when clutter, not curiosity, is the reason.