Hi. I´m on a rooted AFTV with 5.2.1.1 and I like to permanently block the home button. Is that possible through pm disable [something]?
I accidently press it a lot and the position on the remote is just so annoying. If disabling isn´t possible, is it remap-able, e.g. to pause?
I know I can use firestarter to open other apps with the Action, but not to do nothing, as far as I know.
Thank you for your suggestions.
Use FIrestarter and this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehellomaker.helloworldtoast
That is, if you are still on a firmeware version, where Firestarter works.
On later versions Amazon specifically prevented all apps from changing button behavior, so you would have to override this with an Xposed module like "Xposed Additions" which also can change button behavior. But that specific module interferes with the way bluetooth controllers works, so its not the be all and end all of solutions. But that module would work as well.
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Just saw that you updated to a far too recent firmware version for firestarter to work. Shot yourself in the foot there.
Thank you for the suggestion. Although firestarter doesn't work anymore on 5.2.1.1., it should be possible to re-enable it, as far as I read, with root, by pm disabling the amazon blacklist. Or what was the other fork called, firestopper?
But about my problem: after starting and closing hello world, will the amazon start menu not come up nevertheless?
My intention is to stay in kodi.
Getting exposed to work on later firmware version would be a dream. I don't want to miss it from my mobile with android 4.3.
I didn't know if it would work on the aftv, so if it does, that's what i'll try. thanks.
No - because amazon also modified adbd so no apps are able to read analyze the log an see when a key is pressed. I could be wrong (take this as a byline, because I never tested it), but I remember that this was part of why I cursed the aftvnews product blogger for propagating the "amazon f*cking you is so fine and eazy" myth - after he went with "great news!" on the amazon starting to put a blacklist service in Android to serve their needs only news beat.
The Xposed module should work regardless though. (Again, untested, because like most people that understood what was going on, I stayed on 5.0.5 -)
Thanks for your answer. It took me some time to notice it.
After installing xposed with the modules HDXPosed 1.3 and RBoxFire TVMods 1.4
and #pm disable pm disable com.amazon.tv.nimh (that is the amazon blacklist ("not in my house") app),
I installed firestopper. (I would have installed firestarter, but that is now called AppStarter, lacks home detection, and the older versions are not available anymore.)
With rbox firetv module activated, firestarter menu comes up after boot and home always jumps back to firestarter. Autostart app after boot works.
Without the module, autostart app works, but home button jumps back to aftv start menu, never to firestarter.
But you are right, no matter what I set in firestarter as actions for home or home button doubleklick, it is ignored.
Another question: Is there also a shutdown command for the box or just reboot?
edit: I guess not! I tried #su -c 'setprop sys.powerctl shutdown' and that just reboots again.
Next: I'll check the modules you suggested. ...
Xposed Additions 3.6.3 doesn't recognize any keystrokes.
But GravityBox [LP] does. xD -> it's possible to set action for long press home, e.g. open kodi, or force close apps with long press return, but it misses an action for simple press home.
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What happens if you put a nonexistant app in key_bindings.xml? I haven't tried this because it's pretty dangerous to disable home, IMHO. (how will you get out of locked up apps?)
Xposed Addons 3.6.3 works, just tested it myself. (On 5.0.5)
- You have to have the PRO version (license key) installed (Also you have to have the play store installed on the Fire TV for it to work (licensing). (Puchase it on an Android Smartphone, then sideload it to the FIre TV, if you cant find it in the Play Sore on the Fire TV - it works).
- You have to have Gamepad/Joystick Enabled in the Allow external Devices Setting menu.
(Don't touch the Keyboard entry there, in case you need a fallback.)
After that you can configure all keys on the remote to your liking. There is a disable option that works on its own btw - so you don't need to map the hello world app (allthough you could).
To tie up all loose ends, it turns out that Firestarter also always lets the initial home press "slip through" (which then opens the AFTV Launcher) - even on 5.0.5 and with the adb lookup enabled. So Xposed Addons is the only working solution I know of so far.
xenyz said:
What happens if you put a nonexistant app in key_bindings.xml? I haven't tried this because it's pretty dangerous to disable home, IMHO. (how will you get out of locked up apps?)
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key_bindings.xml seems to be ignored. If sth locks up, it doesn´t matter. I would just open a terminal via adb and kill it.
harlekinwashere said:
Xposed Addons 3.6.3 works, just tested it myself. (On 5.0.5)... . So Xposed Addons is the only working solution I know of so far.
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Thanks for your extensive testing. Yes, of course I didn´t test the pro Version and yet I haven´t installed playstore, but will when I find sparetime.
But as I wrote, Gravity Box xposed module works as well.
Its always good to reduce complexity. Also - if Gravity Box doesn't interfere with BT Gamepad mappings (or lets say because there is a chance, that it doesn't), I'll give it a try myself, one of those days... So thanks for sharing.
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Thanks to @SafinWasi @Dilbert1959 @Euneiro
Required
Code:
Android SDK
ADB
USB Debugging (see [user=5609616]@SafinWasi[/user]'s guide - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-enable-usb-debugging-setup-t2859697"]HERE[/URL])
If you've managed to avoid the OTA update & are still on 3.5 - Simple. Download towelroot v3, make it ra1n, download SuperSU, then use Titanium or ES File Explorer to uninstall/disable Devices Services Platform.
For the rest of us who have updated to 3.5.1
Download Fire OS 3.5 - HERE
Rename to update.bin & drop it in to C:\
Boot phone into recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
Select "Apply update from ADB"
Go to Device Manager - find "Fire" and select "Update driver". Go through the list of "All devices" to find Android Composite USB Interface and select it.
Unplug the phone, plug it back in, then open up a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
adb sideload c:\update.bin
This will downgrade you to 3.5. When done, do a full wipe & reboot. Then install towelroot to obtain root access.
Please report any issues.
Great job,I'll add this to my R&D thread
I have a question: If you're rooted on the Fire Phone, is it possible to install Google Services Framework and Google Play Services and have a fully working Google Play Store and GApps on this device, like the Kindle tablets can? Thanks in advance!
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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I have Fire Phone Fire OS 3.6.8 , am i domed to stuck forever with only amazon apps ? can i at least sideload google store apps ?
if i can downgrade and make it work with google store ; can you guys tell me how ?
Maybe you should have a look at the other threads - already mentioned there
3.6.8 downgrade maybe make your device useless
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Launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2961169
[Q] Fire Phone & Launchers
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Gapps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57095260
i really hope someone can root fire phone 3.6.8 and make a customer rom
it is a nice phone
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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I feel ur pain. bite ur finger nails and stay strong
daggerNC said:
I will second that plea - please someone discovery how to root and put a real Android ROM on 3.6.8 phones. It is a powerhouse phone for the on-sale price. But I just can't warm up to the Fire ROM - they tried to make it a Kindle tablet that's a phone device and changes to the UI just to be different in my opinion.
I do not get Voice Mail messages on my Lock Screen - does anybody? I've missed multiple messages now because the only way I know I have one is if I swipe down from the top to display notifications (why the $#!!# Amazon developers thought that you shouldn't display notifications in the notification bar is beyond me and an example of how frustrating this otherwise fine phone is..).
Please, please, please.....
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Below is a copy/paste of a review I wrote about using this phone after 2 months. The section regarding notifications surely will apply to you. Perhaps there will be other parts that will help as well!
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Below, in no particular order, is a list of things I hated out of the box. Following will be my feelings, along with tips & tricks, on the same items.
1. The Home Screen - I didn't like how the apps were randomly scattered on the home screen. It was difficult for me find what I was looking for.
2. No Google Play Store - I understand the logic behind this from a business prospective. However, from a consumer prospective, there are apps I use on a daily basis that were not available in the Amazon App Store. As bad as this sounds, it means I'd have to change my life style to accommodate this device. One thing that kind of floored me on this is that Google doesn't block the Amazon App store on their OS.
3. The grid - It scrolls up and down, where I've been used to scrolling left to right. Also, there is no way to easily sort the applications by alphabetical order. It simply displays them as they are installed.
4. The lack of soft keys - I've been accustomed to soft keys to open the menu, go home, view recently used apps, and to go back.
5. Notifications - The notification bar doesn't keep a log of icons of notifications. For example, if I get a KIK message it drops down, previews it, and vanished. Unless I open up the notification panel there is nothing to remind you of this. This bothers me as I often don't review them straight away and forget it even happened.
6. Keyboard - There is absolutely no way to install another keyboard. I've been a long time user of Swift Key and I keep find myself hitting the period instead of the space bar.
Due to the above I decided to try to make the phone a bit more what I'm used to. This was easy as I simply had to side load a few apps. This mainly included the apps that were not in the Amazon App Store along with a launcher to replace the Amazon Home screen. After installing several launchers I found one that I was happy with as it permitted me to use custom Widgets. I used it this way for a week or so and was happy to have my old Style back.
Now that I didn't feel held back, or limited by the device, I wanted to give it a go on how it was intended to be used. I changed my default home launcher to the Fire OS launcher. After using it a bit, and exploring it, it's my default launcher with no plans of going back to the standard Android Launcher! Below are the same 6 items listed above, but including how I feel about them now. It will also include what I consider to be tips & tricks, things I wish I knew out of the box.
1. The Home Screen - The use of Dynamic Perspective to access menus is amazing! The apps that are created for this OS have beautiful home screen widgets that I'm not sure I could go with out now. I love the fact I can read SMS messages on the home screen, emails on the home screen, a flip of the wrist shows me the current weather, my upcoming appointment and reminders, and much more. Although there is no easy way to change the apps listed, you can pin apps to the front. So simply pin the app that you want listed last first, and the first app last. This will put them in the order that you'd like.
2. No Google Play Store - As others have mentioned, installing the Google Play Store is very simply on this device. There is no downgrading required. Simply side load a few APK files. I won't go into detail on this as it can be found in a lot of other places.
3. The grid - I don't mind scrolling up and down now. It's second nature now. However, you still can not sort the apps. You must go through the tedious process of moving them one at a time by clicking and dragging it. I did this so they are sorted alphabetically. If I install a new app I now simply drag it where I feel it should be.
4. The lack of soft keys - I'm so used to swiping up now it's odd to use a traditional Android phone's back button! The physical home button works fine, especiall8y now that I discovered the "Quick Switch" menu by double pressing the home key.
5. Notifications - I've toggled all the options regarding notifications in the settings. My original complaint still exists. This was a HUGE set back for me with this device. Luckily, with a lot of trial and error, I found an app that works well for me. It's call NotifierPro Free. I configured it so a bar drops down and stays under the status bar. I also configured it so these notifications remain until I swipe them away. This has been a HUGE help in allowing me to adapt to this device.
6. Keyboard - There is still no way to change the default keyboard, even after side loading one. Amazon told me they made an update to their Kindles which allows the use of changing keyboard applications, so there will be an update that allows the Fire Phone to do the same.
Tips & Tricks / Q & A
1. Switching between running apps quickly.
- To do this simply press the home button twice quickly. You will be presented with a menu called "Quick Switch" where your most recently used apps can be found.
2. How do I quit apps that I'm not using at the moment to extend battery life and free resources?
- If you double click the home button to access the "Quick Switch" menu you can swipe up which will close the app, remove it from the quick switch menu, along with removing it from the cluttered home carousel.
3. Can I group applications together?
- Yes you can! Inside the home menu click and drag an application over another. It will ask you to give the new collection a name and they are then in a group. This is a great way to keep things together and sorted. You can also drag these "collections" into the home screen dock.
4. Any tips for the Camera?
- Yes! I've read about this "best shot" feature, but it didn't seem to do anything for me once I enable it. However, which viewing the photos you already have taken you will have a "best shot" option you can click on. This will show you the 3 photos the camera took, allowing you to select the one that you like the best.
- Burst Feature - The Amazon pages states you can click and hold the camera button to take a burst of photos. This doesn't work for me as it opens up Fire Fly. However, if you press and hold the soft key this feature works.
5. Amazon App Store or Google Play Store?
- I suggest you use the App from the Amazon App Store if available. Some of these apps are created specifically for the Fire Phone and give home screen widgets that the standard app does not support. For example, if you install KIK from the Amazon App Store it allows you to read messages on your home screen, where if you install it from the Play Store it does not.
6. Is the battery really as bad as people say?
- Maybe originally prior to the newest update. The newest update bring out amazing battery life, compared to my old phone at least. I can easily get through an entire day on a single charge. This is under moderate use such as messaging, emailing, browsing eBay, the web, and normal app use. I do not use the device to watch movies or television shows.
As I continue finding things about this phone that I feel are worth mentioning, I'll be sure to update this review. Outside of that, if you have bought this device but initially installed the Google Home Launcher, I strongly suggest you open your mind and give the Amazon Home Launcher a shot. It's truly amazing.
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Below is a copy/paste of a review I wrote about using this phone after 2 months. The section regarding notifications surely will apply to you. Perhaps there will be other parts that will help as well!
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Is the notification app you refer to called "NotifierPro Free"? I don't see anything by the exact name you said...
ediebol said:
Is the notification app you refer to called "NotifierPro Free"? I don't see anything by the exact name you said...
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Yes, you can find it in the Google Playstore.
B1ackByte said:
Yes, but be careful - don't downgrade fireos above 3.6.2
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I successfully downgraded from 3.6.6 to 3.6.2 and phone still activated
lu1gj3s said:
I successfully downgraded from 3.6.6 to 3.6.2 and phone still activated
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Tell us more, please... We would like to have more info regarding this
I have v3.6.0 on my phone uk o2 can i downgrade to 3.5? what are the benefits and its asking to update to 3.6.8 what should i do?
jutley said:
I have v3.6.0 on my phone uk o2 can i downgrade to 3.5? what are the benefits and its asking to update to 3.6.8 what should i do?
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Same here! I would like to know if I can downgrade to 3.5 from this version because having root will really change the game
Below 3.6.8 downgrade should work. Please use development forum only for development.
B1ackByte said:
Below 3.6.8 downgrade should work. Please use development forum only for development.
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And it DOES!
I followed the tutorial and now I have the device with 3.5 and full root.
By the way, YOU NEED TO BE PATIENT. Fire Phone takes forever in wiping cache and data. Just leave the phone for around 5 - 7 minutes n both cases even though it looks stacked.
And BE CAREFUL! This image is for AT&T... So the image is for the US customers and you won't be able to use AppStore unless you change your country to the US
Thanks, guys!
I am M3 said:
Thanks to @SafinWasi @Dilbert1959 @Euneiro
Required
Code:
Android SDK
ADB
USB Debugging (see [user=5609616]@SafinWasi[/user]'s guide - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/guide-enable-usb-debugging-setup-t2859697"]HERE[/URL])
If you've managed to avoid the OTA update & are still on 3.5 - Simple. Download towelroot v3, make it ra1n, download SuperSU, then use Titanium or ES File Explorer to uninstall/disable Devices Services Platform.
For the rest of us who have updated to 3.5.1
Download Fire OS 3.5 - HERE
Rename to update.bin & drop it in to C:\
Boot phone into recovery by holding PWR + VOL UP
Select "Apply update from ADB"
Go to Device Manager - find "Fire" and select "Update driver". Go through the list of "All devices" to find Android Composite USB Interface and select it.
Unplug the phone, plug it back in, then open up a command prompt and type the following:
Code:
adb sideload c:\update.bin
This will downgrade you to 3.5. When done, do a full wipe & reboot. Then install towelroot to obtain root access.
Please report any issues.
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I start a cmd prompt but when I enter the command " adb sideload c:\update.bin " it just runs the help file with adb commands, I am on the adb recovery screen and it says sideload OTA update using adb sideload <filename>. Not sure what I am doing wrong? help please, oh my device has download part of the new update, do I need to delete it first? I'm running 3.5.1 at&t
wont read update.bin
when I try to sideload it gives me a message "cannot read update.bin" maybe a corrupted dowload, i'll try downloading again or any other suggestions?
I recently rooted my Fire TV 2 and wanted to have it launch straight to Kodi like my original Fire TV does (using either Elmerhueso version or SPMC). Just found out that Xposed isn't yet available for Fire TV 2 since there is no custom recovery yet.
Does that mean this feature isn't yet available? I know about Firestarter but would prefer to go straight to Kodi rather than having a bunch of apps on the screen first. Thanks.
It maybe an option once Rbox gives us the recovery/custom rom which shouldnt be too far away now? But at the moment NO we cant.... But there is an option in Firestarter that once launched it will boot to any app you choose, so say you choose Kodi then once your Fire Tv device boots up after a little while (about roughly 5-10seconds) it will start to boot Kodi. For now this should surfice for what you what until the new stuff starts getting created after custom rom & recovery is released.
Hope this helps mate
deanr1977 said:
It maybe an option once Rbox gives us the recovery/custom rom which shouldnt be too far away now? But at the moment NO we cant.... But there is an option in Firestarter that once launched it will boot to any app you choose, so say you choose Kodi then once your Fire Tv device boots up after a little while (about roughly 5-10seconds) it will start to boot Kodi. For now this should surfice for what you what until the new stuff starts getting created after custom rom & recovery is released.
Hope this helps mate
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Thanks for the idea. Is it worthwhile then for me to do anything else with my newfound root? The main thing I like the Fire TV for is to use Kodi so I'm guessing until we get Rbox's method there isn't anything else worthwile for me to do. I did disable updates.
ks-man said:
Thanks for the idea. Is it worthwhile then for me to do anything else with my newfound root? The main thing I like the Fire TV for is to use Kodi so I'm guessing until we get Rbox's method there isn't anything else worthwile for me to do. I did disable updates.
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If you have a wired console or pc controller around the house you could install an emulator or 2 & play some old console games? Look in the Q&A section of this Fire TV thread & your see my compatible sideloaded apps & accessories thread if you need it & it will save you some time trying out different apps or accessories to see if they work or not?
Have fun & press that thanks button If this helped you
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ks-man said:
I recently rooted my Fire TV 2 and wanted to have it launch straight to Kodi like my original Fire TV does (using either Elmerhueso version or SPMC). Just found out that Xposed isn't yet available for Fire TV 2 since there is no custom recovery yet.
Does that mean this feature isn't yet available? I know about Firestarter but would prefer to go straight to Kodi rather than having a bunch of apps on the screen first. Thanks.
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uses titaium backup and freeze kftv launcher, after that you can switch the launcher.
obviously make sure you have another launcher already installed before you freeze kftv
mejdam said:
uses titaium backup and freeze kftv launcher, after that you can switch the launcher.
obviously make sure you have another launcher already installed before you freeze kftv
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Wow I wouldn't wanna be the guinea pig doing that for the first time! Does this really work for the AFTV2?
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deanr1977 said:
Wow I wouldn't wanna be the guinea pig doing that for the first time! Does this really work for the AFTV2?
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I cant remember if the official Kodi apk has the launcher intent or not to allow it to be set as default, I know SPMC does though but thats a little outdated I think as most of the Android specific changes were merged into the main Kodi branch.
I only quickly had a play the other week as its boxed back up till rbox's custom ROM and recovery.
I think I had to freeze the Kindle Launcher and use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.blunden.xbmclauncher&hl=en to launch Kodi as default.
Be warned though, freezing KL will also stop a lot of other things working like the FTV settings page etc and you'll need to unfreeze to access them.
Better off waiting for Xposed and hopefully rbox kindly ports his modules to allow alternative launchers without freezing.
Dude360 said:
I cant remember if the official Kodi apk has the launcher intent or not to allow it to be set as default, I know SPMC does though but thats a little outdated I think as most of the Android specific changes were merged into the main Kodi branch.
I only quickly had a play the other week as its boxed back up till rbox's custom ROM and recovery.
I think I had to freeze the Kindle Launcher and use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.blunden.xbmclauncher&hl=en to launch Kodi as default.
Be warned though, freezing KL will also stop a lot of other things working like the FTV settings page etc and you'll need to unfreeze to access them.
Better off waiting for Xposed and hopefully rbox kindly ports his modules to allow alternative launchers without freezing.
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This is what I use on my 1st gen Fire TV to get launcher capabilities. I'm still on an old version (13.2 I think) but it appears he has updated it to 15.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2790392
I have used an app called autologin. works on rooted and non rooted devices. allows you to launch multiple apps with begining delay and delay between apps. easy to configure. I set it on firetvstick with 12 sec delay after statrup (firestarter) then 5 sec between apps (kodi)
ks-man said:
This is what I use on my 1st gen Fire TV to get launcher capabilities. I'm still on an old version (13.2 I think) but it appears he has updated it to 15.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2790392
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Yeah this was the mod I was talking about (launcher intent). This is what the Xposed module will allow but without using a modded apk.
Nothing wrong with using elmerohueso builds but be aware you wont be able to use Firestarter to update Kodi as the modded apk has been signed differently. To update you'll have to use adb to sideload the new apk everytime theres an update.
Theres several ways to achieve Kodi as a launcher but like most things on the AFTV, for every upside theres also several downsides...
rp201 said:
I have used an app called autologin. works on rooted and non rooted devices. allows you to launch multiple apps with begining delay and delay between apps. easy to configure. I set it on firetvstick with 12 sec delay after statrup (firestarter) then 5 sec between apps (kodi)
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Not heard of that one but Ill take a looksy, especially if it works on unrooted!
I've been trying out disabling some services / bloat and seeing what side effects there are.
So far here is what I've disabled:
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[email protected]:/ # pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
If you need to use the FireOS Settings you *can't* disable 'com.amazon.tv.launcher' as when that is disabled it prevents you from accessing the system settings which you could get into via FireStarter or TV Launcher. But when this is disabled there is an android prompt that lets you pick your new default launcher and until you pick 'use always' each time you press the home button you can pick between your various launchers before deciding on the one to use, once you pick one then the home button goes back to normal behavior. So now my default launcher is TV Launcher, with FireStarter kept so that I can still access app settings to delete cache, clear data, uninstall, force stop, etc... and I've also got the Android TV leanback launcher installed but haven't been using it.
I do have rbox's FTV mod apk for xposed installed (not sure exactly what it is called off the top of my head) so its possible that this may also play a role in the home behavior.
Once I have root on my FireTV Stick when rbox is able to get the custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs done I plan to disable those same services as the Stick is terribly slow on 5.0.x (still on 5.0.3 dev preview, thanks amazon :-/ ) as I believe the usability of the device will improve enough that I can actually use it again.
Does anybody know what "com.amazon.device.software.ota.override" is for? Sounds like it needs to be disabled like "com.amazon.device.software.ota".
I'm not sure what it is but I did disable it and haven't had any side effects.
And I did figure out that you can choose to temporarily disable the Amazon launcher and then pick a new default (like TV Launcher) and then re enable Amazon launcher and then it will no longer run at startup and you can just jump into it for prime usage as needed. I also did update the stick to 5.0.5.0 and rooted it with King root and disabled the same services on the stick.
I can't disable the ime. Everything becomes broken!
Iamandrewj said:
I can't disable the ime. Everything becomes broken!
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"ime"? What is the full package name?
com.amazon.tv.ime
This is the package we used to to disable in fire os 3. It's to disable the on screen keyboard.
Ludacrisvp said:
I've been trying out disabling some services / bloat and seeing what side effects there are.
So far here is what I've disabled:
Code:
[email protected]:/ # pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
If you need to use the FireOS Settings you *can't* disable 'com.amazon.tv.launcher' as when that is disabled it prevents you from accessing the system settings which you could get into via FireStarter or TV Launcher. But when this is disabled there is an android prompt that lets you pick your new default launcher and until you pick 'use always' each time you press the home button you can pick between your various launchers before deciding on the one to use, once you pick one then the home button goes back to normal behavior. So now my default launcher is TV Launcher, with FireStarter kept so that I can still access app settings to delete cache, clear data, uninstall, force stop, etc... and I've also got the Android TV leanback launcher installed but haven't been using it.
I do have rbox's FTV mod apk for xposed installed (not sure exactly what it is called off the top of my head) so its possible that this may also play a role in the home behavior.
Once I have root on my FireTV Stick when rbox is able to get the custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs done I plan to disable those same services as the Stick is terribly slow on 5.0.x (still on 5.0.3 dev preview, thanks amazon :-/ ) as I believe the usability of the device will improve enough that I can actually use it again.
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Thanks for your post. I followed your instructions at the same as rooting my Fire Sticks for the first time, but I've found that no Amazon Instant Videos will play now.
Would any of these disabled services affect that, or is it maybe just because it is rooted that Amazon won't allow video playback? Just trying to pinpoint the problem.
If you disable com.amazon.tv.launcher that will prevent you from accessing the menu to see any prime videos.
Otherwise, no those shouldn't have an impact on playing prime. I've had no issues with prime video playing.
I do have com.amazon.tv.launcher enabled but not set as my home screen. Once you disable it as long as you have 2 other "launchers" android will ask you which one you want to use. Then you pick the new default you want and then you can reenable the Amazon launcher and still have the launcher you want as default.
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If you disable com.amazon.tv.launcher that will prevent you from accessing the menu to see any prime videos.
Otherwise, no those shouldn't have an impact on playing prime. I've had no issues with prime video playing.
I do have com.amazon.tv.launcher enabled but not set as my home screen. Once you disable it as long as you have 2 other "launchers" android will ask you which one you want to use. Then you pick the new default you want and then you can reenable the Amazon launcher and still have the launcher you want as default.
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Thanks for the reply, but I didn't disable that one, because of your previous warning.
What version do you have installed?
Ludacrisvp said:
I've been trying out disabling some services / bloat and seeing what side effects there are.
So far here is what I've disabled:
Code:
[email protected]:/ # pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
If you need to use the FireOS Settings you *can't* disable 'com.amazon.tv.launcher' as when that is disabled it prevents you from accessing the system settings which you could get into via FireStarter or TV Launcher. But when this is disabled there is an android prompt that lets you pick your new default launcher and until you pick 'use always' each time you press the home button you can pick between your various launchers before deciding on the one to use, once you pick one then the home button goes back to normal behavior. So now my default launcher is TV Launcher, with FireStarter kept so that I can still access app settings to delete cache, clear data, uninstall, force stop, etc... and I've also got the Android TV leanback launcher installed but haven't been using it.
I do have rbox's FTV mod apk for xposed installed (not sure exactly what it is called off the top of my head) so its possible that this may also play a role in the home behavior.
Once I have root on my FireTV Stick when rbox is able to get the custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs done I plan to disable those same services as the Stick is terribly slow on 5.0.x (still on 5.0.3 dev preview, thanks amazon :-/ ) as I believe the usability of the device will improve enough that I can actually use it again.
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Where can I get leanback launcher? Will it work on fire stick? I'm about to disable all the services you recommend.
Will you upload somewhere the android leanback launcher? Many thanks.
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"ime"? What is the full package name?
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i too cannot disable com.amazon.tv.ime or I will get a black screen on my aftv2. On my aftv1 it disables without issue.
Antieco said:
Where can I get leanback launcher? Will it work on fire stick? I'm about to disable all the services you recommend.
Will you upload somewhere the android leanback launcher? Many thanks.
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I was able to install the Leanback Launcher on my stick a few weeks back but it must be installed / converted as a system app for it to run.
dave157 said:
I was able to install the Leanback Launcher on my stick a few weeks back but it must be installed / converted as a system app for it to run.
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Would you share the apk please
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Sure, no problem. I just got home from work, give me an hour or so and I'll post a link and the procedure I used. FYI, I was also able to load Google Play (Leanback) but wasn't able to download/update apks for some reason. It would go through the whole procedure (asking you to accept permissions, etc...) but when the download started , Play store would crash.
I'm definitely more exhausted from work than I thought I was, but I promise to have the link up tomorrow morning (9-10 am East. US)
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I'm definitely more exhausted from work than I thought I was, but I promise to have the link up tomorrow morning (9-10 am East. US)
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No worries, thanks.
Do I need to install Google play services?
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I do have Play Services installed as well as the other Google apk's (Login Mgr, Svc Framework). After following sconnyuk's guide to rooting the stick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3399298) and then disabling ota/bloat/services, I installed the google apps and the Android TV Launcher (Leanback). The launcher will not run until converted to a system app. https://www.dropbox.com/s/1fntiva8r5ilj6d/FireStick Leanback.zip?dl=0
I found this list here in the for of a script.
I disabled everything in this script except the home related section.. Will tinker with it later some.
Basically if you are not using your firetv for anything amazon related.. This list is fine.
Notice in the script the # before some commands. These will not initiate in script by default and I did not disable those. A few I did but you got to pick and choose. They are not meant to just go disabling on a whim.
Also o didn't run the script.. I wen through and manually added each one in terminal on my fire TV
This is more for people who are not amazon subscribers and just don't want all the amazon junk. If you use it, some of these may not be for you.. Me though, I wanted to strip amazon from the device as much as possible.
https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh
There is the link. And that guy ets the credit. I just stumbled into it. It is a more expansive list if you are wanting to remove most of the amazon from your fire tv
adam_ky said:
I found this list here in the for of a script.
I disabled everything in this script except the home related section.. Will tinker with it later some.
Basically if you are not using your firetv for anything amazon related.. This list is fine.
Notice in the script the # before some commands. These will not initiate in script by default and I did not disable those. A few I did but you got to pick and choose. They are not meant to just go disabling on a whim.
Also o didn't run the script.. I wen through and manually added each one in terminal on my fire TV
This is more for people who are not amazon subscribers and just don't want all the amazon junk. If you use it, some of these may not be for you.. Me though, I wanted to strip amazon from the device as much as possible.
https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh
There is the link. And that guy ets the credit. I just stumbled into it. It is a more expansive list if you are wanting to remove most of the amazon from your fire tv
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Excellent find. Will be using this on my devices as I only have a handful of things disabled, I wonder if the stick is more responsive with all this disabled.
I have a ftv v2 with root and recovery. I want to change the default Launcher and use kodi instead.
Can i just freeze aftvlauncher and use xbmclauncher to use kodi? Will firestarter work normally if i set it to launch with 2 home button presses?
I am afraid to freeze aftvlauncher and don't be able to start any app. Bricking my ftv.
Thanks
Why freeze aftv launcher ? Just let firestarter/Kodi launch at startup and let the avtf launcher run in background...doesn't matter I think, you will not really recognize it...
KillerJoeBR said:
I have a ftv v2 with root and recovery. I want to change the default Launcher and use kodi instead.
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Try using the XBMC Launcher. This launcher works to perfection on a rooted first generation Fire TV. Not sure if it will work when updating to OS 5. May have to wait for a new release of [MOD][XPOSED]Fire TV Mods by rbox. I'll probably not update to OS 5 until I know for sure that this launcher will work with it.
I've disabled the stock launcher, along with some other things, details in this thread there are side effects of disabling the stock launcher but I'm ok with them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/root-disabling-apps-services-bloat-t3325333
I can't say for certain if XBMC Launcher will work or not (not tried using it). I know you can't have the standard Kodi 16 as a 'launcher' as you cannot choose it from the launcher selection window you get when the AFTV launcher is disabled.
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Spotti said:
Why freeze aftv launcher ? Just let firestarter/Kodi launch at startup and let the avtf launcher run in background...doesn't matter I think, you will not really recognize it...
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The reason behind disable / freeze is that it will stop the launcher from consuming resources.
May not be entirely needed on AFTV2 but on the Stick (and maybe AFTV1) I'm sure it would help.
Ludacrisvp said:
I've disabled the stock launcher, along with some other things, details in this thread there are side effects of disabling the stock launcher but I'm ok with them:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/root-disabling-apps-services-bloat-t3325333
I can't say for certain if XBMC Launcher will work or not (not tried using it). I know you can't have the standard Kodi 16 as a 'launcher' as you cannot choose it from the launcher selection window you get when the AFTV launcher is disabled.
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Thanks for your answer. I saw your post but i thought it was a bit extreme. I only need to access kodi with the home button and firestarter with 2 presses so i can stop kodi when it sometimes freezes.
I used xbmclauncher before with FTV v1 OS3 and it worked great. But i didn't see anyone saying if it works with OS 5.X so i'm afraid of testing it myself. And i think it needs the rbox module to work and its outdated but i guess is still working? Rbox says it will update his module so i guess i should wait.
KillerJoeBR said:
Thanks for your answer. I saw your post but i thought it was a bit extreme. I only need to access kodi with the home button and firestarter with 2 presses so i can stop kodi when it sometimes freezes.
I used xbmclauncher before with FTV v1 OS3 and it worked great. But i didn't see anyone saying if it works with OS 5.X so i'm afraid of testing it myself. And i think it needs the rbox module to work and its outdated but i guess is still working? Rbox says it will update his module so i guess i should wait.
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Configure firestarter to start your "launcher" or Kodi with a single click. Set it to launch firestarter with a double click. You really can't brick doing this. If you find out you can't get back into the default Fire TV launcher for any reason, just side-uninstall firestarter via adb.
I had some issues when setting Kodi as launcher using XBMCLauncher on my Stick.
Kodi didn't seem to like it and moving back and forth to other apps like iPlayer etc it would reset its settings and act like it'd been reverted to default until I FC'd it. When it froze it could get itself into a loop as well as because it hasn't closed properly it try to 'launch itself again (if that makes sense)
I found it better to set Firestarter as Launcher, single click, start on boot and set Kodi as double click. Put Kodi in top left of app drawer as well so its always close if you click back to FireStarter by accident.
This way you always have FireStarter to fall back on if Kodi crashes.
You can also edit the Kodi keymap to have the 'Back' button on the Home screen open something else like favorites so that you don't accidentally back out of Kodi when navigating menus etc.
(Not knocking XBMCLauncher at all, I use it on my OUYA for exactly this and it works fine, just noting issues I've had on the AFTVS for others)
Dude360 said:
I had some issues when setting Kodi as launcher using XBMCLauncher on my Stick.
Kodi didn't seem to like it and moving back and forth to other apps like iPlayer etc it would reset its settings and act like it'd been reverted to default until I FC'd it. When it froze it could get itself into a loop as well as because it hasn't closed properly it try to 'launch itself again (if that makes sense)
I found it better to set Firestarter as Launcher, single click, start on boot and set Kodi as double click. Put Kodi in top left of app drawer as well so its always close if you click back to FireStarter by accident.
This way you always have FireStarter to fall back on if Kodi crashes.
You can also edit the Kodi keymap to have the 'Back' button on the Home screen open something else like favorites so that you don't accidentally back out of Kodi when navigating menus etc.
(Not knocking XBMCLauncher at all, I use it on my OUYA for exactly this and it works fine, just noting issues I've had on the AFTVS for others)
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Thanks for your input. Did you disable amazon launcher while doing this?
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KillerJoeBR said:
Thanks for your input. Did you disable amazon launcher while doing this?
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Yeah, froze using Titanium.
One thing to be aware of is if your using another/freezing AFTVLauncher and use the Android dialog to set the new Launcher as 'default' then there is no way to reset this like in normal Android. Theres no option in Amazon Settings or anywhere else in the GUI.
I think thees a way using SQL or by installing another Home Launcher which will prompt the Android dialog again.
Dude360 said:
I think thees a way using SQL or by installing another Home Launcher which will prompt the Android dialog again.
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Or maybe unfreezing the amazon launcher and deleting the other one?
Anyway I have another question. Do you set firestarter with adb detection? Cause I am afraid if activate this and something goes wrong I won't be able to access the firetv using wifi adb? Is that correct? And also does firestarter works without adb detection while also not having the amazon launcher?
Thanks again
KillerJoeBR said:
Or maybe unfreezing the amazon launcher and deleting the other one?
Anyway I have another question. Do you set firestarter with adb detection? Cause I am afraid if activate this and something goes wrong I won't be able to access the firetv using wifi adb? Is that correct? And also does firestarter works without adb detection while also not having the amazon launcher?
Thanks again
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Yup, unfreezing AFTVLauncher will do it but you have to be able to get to Firestarter to launch it, not good if everything is frozen
If I remember, FireStarter has the launcher intent so if its the only launcher available, Android will default to that anyway.
So, if its the default Launcher, you wont need to use adb detection as it will use the Home button and start on boot anyway.
Is it possible to set Firestarter as a default launcher without disabling a stock one? If so -- how?
I use Fs on fire tv on os5 and it works fine. Just setup your single and double click home buttons.
Many of you will be aware of this app already and I've long used it on my mobile phones. Great thing is it works with Android TV too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
For example:
Remap Netflix button to any other streaming app
Remap Google Play button to Play Store
Infinite options if you can remember your configuration.
Helpful
I used this in sony XH900. Working but there is a bug. When i keep pressed volume it doesn't go up/down. I need to press multiple times to increase / decrease volume more.. Is there any solution for this? I don't use it for this reason although it would be very useful otherwise..
Hi,
you can also use the button mapper app
https://toengel.net/philipsblog/202...neu-belegen-neustart-restart-dialog-anzeigen/
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Many of you will be aware of this app already and I've long used it on my mobile phones. Great thing is it works with Android TV too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flar2.homebutton
For example:
Remap Netflix button to any other streaming app
Remap Google Play button to Play Store
Infinite options if you can remember your configuration.
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But how exactly, tutorial?
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I finally bought a Android TV box with official certified Android TV on it. I bought the Mecool KM series - because it has Ethernet and I had bad experience with the Mi Box - Its' WiFi and CPU gradually deteriorated after 1 month of use.
I have used this app too, but I could only remap the home button and even then the "all apps" showed up so I had to additionally press the back button. Then I used the other app Keyboard/Button Mapper which worked for the home button, but I still wanted to remap the "Prime Video" button, so I made my own and posted for free here on XDA for all to use and check if it's working for you: Prime Video / Netflix Button Mapper . This app works a bit different from those previous apps because it doesn't use key codes and no extra system permissions are needed. But it has its drawbacks... check out the thread and comment!
yani2000 said:
I finally bought a Android TV box with official certified Android TV on it. I bought the Mecool KM series - because it has Ethernet and I had bad experience with the Mi Box - Its' WiFi and CPU gradually deteriorated after 1 month of use.
I have used this app too, but I could only remap the home button and even then the "all apps" showed up so I had to additionally press the back button. Then I used the other app Keyboard/Button Mapper which worked for the home button, but I still wanted to remap the "Prime Video" button, so I made my own and posted for free here on XDA for all to use and check if it's working for you: Prime Video / Netflix Button Mapper . This app works a bit different from those previous apps because it doesn't use key codes and no extra system permissions are needed. But it has its drawbacks... check out the thread and comment!
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Hello, I have a tcl, the control is bluetooth and the neflix button does not detect me. Do you know why?
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Hello, I have a tcl, the control is bluetooth and the neflix button does not detect me. Do you know why?
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Sorry! No idea!
yani2000 said:
Sorry! No idea!
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You have to give some permission in addition to the accessibility because only the neflix button does not detect the others if
Other apps mentioned here work thru special permissions.
My apps replace the original apk (if possible / if it's not a system app) and does not need special permissions.
hello I have a Philips oole854, with android tv 9 I have tried to use the app to map new buttons "RAKUTEN=HBO" I have tried with several apps. "Button Mapper" and or after. In all the apps it tells me that I have to give it accessibility permission but it only takes me to the philips options and there is no accessibility permission management, I haven't found it on android tv either, any solution?