This is an Android to Android TV Converter. 

APK2TV will attempt to decompile, alter and recompile (with a fake signature) an Android APK so that it is “Android TV” or Leanback Launcher friendly.

It works by adding a banner to the package and some updates/lines to the Android Manifest file.

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What it Does

• Adds a banner image to the assets of the app.

• Adds a reference to the banner image in the app so it can be displayed

• Adds a reference to whether Android TV should consider this a GAME or APP for the launcher.

• Adds a reference for the Leanback Launcher so that Android TV’s interface is allowed to display the app’s banner.

• Adds a couple more “Android TV” related references to help the app get recognized and run by Android TV.

• Breaks the “valid” signature of the app; meaning Google services like Play Games, updates, license checks, etc. may not work.

 

What it Does NOT Do

• Fix portrait apps to be landscape

• Add Shield Controller support or alter how Shield Controllers work with the app

• Fix, alter or otherwise remove the “touch only” requirements for apps

• Make an app work that doesn’t work through regular sideloading

• Fix any bugs or glitches with the app running under Android TV (in fact, may introduce new ones)

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Bottom Line: If it works sideloaded, but you want to launch it from Leanback Launcher instead of Sideload Launcher?

This is for you. If the app doesn’t work sideloaded, this hack will not help it work.

Requires Java runtime installed, and .NET 4 (you probably already have both).

added tooltips to EVERYTHING .. so hover your mouse over stuff to find out what it means.

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(19882 downloads) (MD5: ca95d93e09c5d0a8a928180a268b65bf)

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You can find a ton of apps already converted here.  

Find answers to common questions here.

Looking for pre-made banners?  Try here.