Integrate an apk into AOSP's build system and run it on boot

Question

I would like to have an app (LMT from XDA specifically) Bundled in AOSP/LineageOS. I can do it via adding it in a Android.mk file , so that's not an issue.

My issue is that I want to have this app launch every time I reboot and unlock my phone. The reason being I disable the navigation bar and use LMT to navigate, but I cannot use it every time I start my phone as LMT does not auto start.

I am on Android 10.

Can anyone help me figure out a way to tell the system to start LMT every boot?

Answer 1

The app that starts first and shows your Home screen, App drawer etc. is called a Launcher.

You can either:

• Have your new app be a Launcher app. You'll need to modify it to add the HOME intent, and also set it as the default launcher of the system.
• Or modify your current Launcher app to open your app as soon as it itself starts.