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

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

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?

Solution

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.