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Homescreen as default launcher

The Relution Homescreen can be used in two ways:

  1. Kiosk Mode →: Via the dedicated Relution Homescreen configuration (strictly locked down).
  2. Separate Launcher: By setting it as the default app.

Using it as a default launcher offers the advantage that notifications remain visible on the lock screen, the system menu can be accessed from the top of the screen, and system apps can be displayed if required.

Policy with Configurations

To have the Relution Homescreen act as the default launcher without enforcing the restrictive Kiosk Mode, two specific configurations must be combined within one policy: Manage apps and Preferred Activities.

Relution policy combining Manage Apps and Preferred Activities configurations

Manage Apps

This configuration ensures that the app is present on the device and correctly set up.

  • The Relution Homescreen app (io.relution.homescreen) is added to the Manage Apps list using the “Add” button from the Google Play Store (1).
  • The Installation type is set to Force-installed (2).
  • Via the Configuration link in the Actions column, the desired settings for the layout and functions of the homescreen can be manually defined (3).

Adding Relution Homescreen app with Force-installed setting in Manage Apps

Relution Homescreen app configuration settings for layout and functions

Preferred Activities

This configuration changes the default behavior of Android and defines the Relution Homescreen as the primary user interface (Home). All fields are described in the article Preferred Activities →.

In the configuration, Add is clicked and Manually add app is selected.

Preferred Activities configuration with Manually add app option selected

The following identifiers are entered:

  • Name:
Relution Homescreen
  • Internal Name (Package Name):
io.relution.homescreen

Entering Relution Homescreen package name io.relution.homescreen in Preferred Activities

The parameters are filled in exactly as follows:

  • Activity:
io.relution.homescreen.MainActivity
  • Categories:
android.intent.category.DEFAULT
android.intent.category.HOME
  • Actions:
android.intent.action.MAIN

Preferred Activity parameters showing MainActivity activity and HOME category intent

Assignment

Once both configurations have been saved in the policy, it must be assigned to an appropriate Device Group. After the policy is pushed, the Relution Homescreen will be automatically activated as the default launcher.