How to Fix Widget Binding Failure

Fix Widget Binding Failure

The tutorial below will guide you on resolving the widget binding failure error in ATV Launcher or Wolf Launcher.

ATV Launcher and Wolf Launcher provide a feature to display widgets at the top of the screen. Some devices may not support this feature, leading to a widget binding failure error.

One common reason users utilize widgets in these launchers is to monitor their VPN connection status. Surfshark VPN, when installed on your streaming device, includes a convenient widget. Unlike most Android TV and Fire TV apps, Surfshark VPN offers this widget feature.

Thousands of users rely on Surfshark VPN for safeguarding their online identity across devices like Android TV and Amazon Firestick. Even though Surfshark VPN includes a functional kill switch in its app, having the widget provides additional assurance of a connected VPN.

Thankfully, there is a straightforward solution for the widget binding failure error, which this guide will effectively address.

In this guide, we will utilize the ATV Launcher, one of the few launchers that support widgets, to resolve this issue.

Both a video tutorial and a screenshot guide are included to assist you through each step of the process.

We highly recommend watching the video guide to ensure you don’t overlook any crucial steps or information.

How to Fix Widget Binding Failure Error

The video demonstration features the Walmart Onn Google TV 4K Streaming Box.

Video Tutorial

 

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ATV Launcher Setup Video

Screenshot Guide

Important Note: The video contains vital information not covered in the written instructions below. Use this guide as a general overview after watching the video.

1. Click on an empty space at the top where the widgets typically appear.

click widget placeholder at top

2. Select the desired widget for display.

choose widget

3. Capture a picture of the ADB code required later in the tutorial, or make a note of it.

widget binding failure screen with adb commands

4. Access the Android Settings.

5. Select System.

enter system

6. Choose Developer Options.

click developer options

7. Enable USB debugging.

turn on usb debugging

8. Open Downloader app.

launch downloader

9. Enter 250931 and press Go button to open TROYPOINT Toolbox.

open troypoint toolbox

10. Click Download for Remote ADB App.

download remote adb app

11. Choose Install.

install

12. Launch Remote ADB Shell app.

open adb application

13. Enter 127.0.0.1 for the host and leave 5555 for the port, then click the Connect button.

enter localhost

14. Check the box that reads Always allow from this computer, then click the Allow button.

choose allow

15. Enter the ADB code from step #3 above and click the enter button on the keyboard.

enter adb command

16. If no errors are indicated, then the ADB command was successful. Return to the home screen of your streaming device.

command entered

17. Click the widget placeholder at the top of the screen.

click widget placeholder again

18. Choose the widget.

choose surfshark vpn widget

19. Widget Binding Failure is now fixed, and the widget displays properly.

widget binding failure fixed

Now you can install additional widgets through your preferred launcher on Android TV/Google TV and Fire TV devices.

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