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You specifically said you use a 3rd party launcher. You know why you specifically mentioned that.
It was a guess. Shield doesn't have ads but the Google launcher does kinda...is that what you are talking about?
Ah, my apologies for the assumption, it's been almost a year but I'm still too used to Reddit apparently!
Yes, the default launcher had ads, the SHIELD itself didn't, but I also didn't like any of the 3rd party launchers I used but I don't remember specifically why. Then, the SHIELD stopped booting so I didn't want to buy another one and went with the ATV instead.
As I mentioned, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to someone who knows they'd regret not having the cast functionality, but, if you just want a device that works very well and doesn't ever have so much as a hiccup during navigation, it's been great!
I would still recommend the SHIELD for someone that wants cast or who wouldn't have a problem with (mostly) relevant ads being shown on the device (stock).
Oh the SHIELD has been great.
Not sure what other launchers you've tried but this one is best that I'm using..it's worth it for the amount but of simplicity and customization you get
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dxidev.sideloadchannel4
If you don't feel like....paying, the APK is out there. I don't remember where I got mine from