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Disabling Apps on Telus Optik
I have questions: 1. Is there a way to disable apps on Telus Optik? 2. Is there a way to set the box to automatically come onto the guide or last channel without going through the menus or hitting ...
KHR
TELUS Team Member
TELUS Team MemberHi Meld
1. There is a way to hide apps from the 'Apps' row on home screen. You cannot remove the row entirely, however you can have it display only 1 app; this is a Google requirement as the box runs the Android TV operating system. Pressing and holding the OK button on your remote when the app is highlighted/in focus will bring up options to remove from favourites/move/uninstall where possible. Other than YouTube, most apps will require a login, so launching them will just open the login screen. Simply pressing 'back' or 'home' will return you to the home page.
2.The last channel played does start automatically, albeit in the background behind the Home screen overlay. One press of the Home button or the Back button will hide the Home screen overlay. Similarly, one press of the Guide button will open the guide. No need to go through menus or hitting a ton of buttons.
The legacy boxes do have the capability to hide the Home screen, but they are being discontinued, so it may not be worth the effort to switch only to have to switch back.
