How to watch Amazon prime video without the launcher ? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I deleted the Amazon launcher so I could use fire starter since it's quicker and all my apps are just a few clicks away.
I usually don't watch prime video, but they have a series I would like to watch.
How can I access prime video. I tried installing the prime video apk as an alternative to the launcher but it wouldn't install.
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Anyone have the launcher apk so I can reinstall it temporarily.

I had the same problem, unfortunately you can't (as long as I know) it's been if you keep the Amazon launcher

mijorus said:
I had the same problem, unfortunately you can't (as long as I know) it's been if you keep the Amazon launcher
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https://www.kodinerds.net/index.php/Thread/44211-Release-Amazon-Prime-Instant-Video/?pageNo=1

mijorus said:
I had the same problem, unfortunately you can't (as long as I know) it's been if you keep the Amazon launcher
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Actually on my FTV Stick 2 I have a package called com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv which is accessible via TVLauncher 3 (a 3rd party launcher). It works just like the standard Android TV app.
UPDATE: I tried it with AppStarter and it works fine!

freshjr said:
I deleted the Amazon launcher so I could use fire starter since it's quicker and all my apps are just a few clicks away.
I usually don't watch prime video, but they have a series I would like to watch.
How can I access prime video. I tried installing the prime video apk as an alternative to the launcher but it wouldn't install.
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Anyone have the launcher apk so I can reinstall it temporarily.
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Here are some pictures!

mijorus said:
I had the same problem, unfortunately you can't (as long as I know) it's been if you keep the Amazon launcher
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rockon999 said:
Here are some pictures!
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could you please provide com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv as APK ?

rockon999 said:
Here are some pictures!
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How can you access the settings?

uggh I have that apk, but it won't open.
I cannot reinstall the launcher since it already exists.
Under package manager it shows up as an uninstalled package.
Check out my adb commands
pm install /system/priv-app/com.amazon.tv.launcher/com.amazon.tv.launcher.apk
pkg: /system/priv-app/com.amazon.tv.launcher/com.amazon.tv.launcher.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
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[email protected]:/ $ pm list packages -u | grep "launcher"
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
package:com.baronkiko.launcherhijack
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EDIT: This seems to have worked.
pm install -r /system/priv-app/com.amazon.tv.launcher/com.amazon.tv.launcher.apk
pkg: /system/priv-app/com.amazon.tv.launcher/com.amazon.tv.launcher.apk
Success
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but it is still showing up in the pm uninstalled list.... /???
edit2:
these assholes, LOL
[email protected]:/ $ pm enable --user 13 com.amazon.tv.launcher
Package com.amazon.tv.launcher new state: disabled
[email protected]:/ $ pm enable --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=14045, uid=2000, package uid=32080
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moving onto different approach.
Edit:
Managed to install the tablet version of the amazon videos apk, and it crashed on open
Tablet Version: com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Original Version: com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv
The original one doesnt even crash ... it just doesn't do anything when opened
@rockon999 do you have anything else installed?
If you never uninstalled your launcher, I can see the launcher as being the dependency.
I seem to be missing some dependancy
Edit:
I got the tablet version on the Amazon Video app open BUT
Error Code: UNKNOWN_DEVICE_TYPE_ID
... can anyone help me bypass this?
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I think I found where it the variable is defined
Code:
const-string/jumbo v2, "deviceTypeId"
What
What is the prefix that defines this variable?

freshjr said:
uggh I have that apk, but it won't open.
I cannot reinstall the launcher since it already exists.
Under package manager it shows up as an uninstalled package.
Check out my adb commands
EDIT: This seems to have worked.
but it is still showing up in the pm uninstalled list.... /???
edit2:
these assholes, LOL
moving onto different approach.
Edit:
Managed to install the tablet version of the amazon videos apk, and it crashed on open
Tablet Version: com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Original Version: com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv
The original one doesnt even crash ... it just doesn't do anything when opened
@rockon999 do you have anything else installed?
If you never uninstalled your launcher, I can see the launcher as being the dependency.
I seem to be missing some dependancy
Edit:
I got the tablet version on the Amazon Video app open BUT
Error Code: UNKNOWN_DEVICE_TYPE_ID
... can anyone help me bypass this?
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I think I found where it the variable is defined
Code:
const-string/jumbo v2, "deviceTypeId"
What
What is the prefix that defines this variable?
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My launcher is "uninstalled" for my user. I have Google Play Services installed but I don't set how that would affect it. Be careful. There are two prime video apks/applications on the Fire TV Stick 2. One is for the launching of videos from the launcher and one is for actual standalone viewing. Look in your chosen launcher for both and try both. I think the incorrect one only says "Video" w/ the correct icon.

com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia is working very well on Fire TV

rainman74 said:
com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia is working very well on Fire TV
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thanks for the tip! Lets give it a shot!

@freshjr Here is my device's APK...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vpwp0LDiVyEatFD7jOhaVf31nUILiwJo

rockon999 said:
@freshjr Here is my device's APK...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vpwp0LDiVyEatFD7jOhaVf31nUILiwJo
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That apk is not working on newer firmwares.
Try com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia

freshjr said:
uggh I have that apk, but it won't open.
I cannot reinstall the launcher since it already exists.
Under package manager it shows up as an uninstalled package.
Check out my adb commands
EDIT: This seems to have worked.
but it is still showing up in the pm uninstalled list.... /???
edit2:
these assholes, LOL
moving onto different approach.
Edit:
Managed to install the tablet version of the amazon videos apk, and it crashed on open
Tablet Version: com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
Original Version: com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv
The original one doesnt even crash ... it just doesn't do anything when opened
@rockon999 do you have anything else installed?
If you never uninstalled your launcher, I can see the launcher as being the dependency.
I seem to be missing some dependancy
Edit:
I got the tablet version on the Amazon Video app open BUT
Error Code: UNKNOWN_DEVICE_TYPE_ID
... can anyone help me bypass this?
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I think I found where it the variable is defined
Code:
const-string/jumbo v2, "deviceTypeId"
What
What is the prefix that defines this variable?
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Have you solved this ???? I have the same problem

https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-amazon-prime-video-fire-tv-t3762965

Amazon Prime Video Kodi addon
You can use Amazon Prime Video Kodi addon as well to take full experience. I'm using it since last few months and it is working fine

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[Q] Can somebody post stock Appstore?

Hi
I have updated appstore to general android version of the appstore apk . However, it force quits after 10-15 seconds. I want to go back to the original (yes I didn't TB it )
Can somebody post a TB backup?
Thanks
kolpa06 said:
Hi
I have updated appstore to general android version of the appstore apk . However, it force quits after 10-15 seconds. I want to go back to the original (yes I didn't TB it )
Can somebody post a TB backup?
Thanks
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The android amazon appstore shouldn't have replaced anything. Just delete the apk.
rbox said:
The android amazon appstore shouldn't have replaced anything. Just delete the apk.
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It worked, thanks.
BTW, is there any working version of regular appstore (generic Android version)?
kolpa06 said:
It worked, thanks.
BTW, is there any working version of regular appstore (generic Android version)?
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People have said it works... but it breaks a few things. How did you install it?

[App] OnePlus 6T TMobile Launcher APK with Google Feed

Found this apk on Reddit. I don't yet have my 6T. My unlocked one is coming tomorrow, but I saw someone say the option to enable the Google Feed in the native OnePlus launcher is available ONLY on TMobile variants.
FYI, this isn't my link so it might be beneficial to add a mirror. I'll attempt to add one later
So here is a link I got from Reddit with that apk: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1NVqs9u_r--AYaB-cRqfDkab1fMXdI_7p
Original source: https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/9uec1u
Edit: Unsure if this will work for unlocked 6T models.
thanks for adding this...look forward to finding a solution. I have the tmobile version and the unlocked direct from oneplus (dont ask lol) So i was really surprised when i turned on the op version and found that there was no google feed available. On the plus side gestures etc work properly!
Tried installing the OP's APK. Shows as an update to an existing app but it won't install. I have no details beyond that, sorry.
Jaxidian said:
Tried installing the OP's APK. Shows as an update to an existing app but it won't install. I have no details beyond that, sorry.
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They're probably signed differently. You'll need to disable the built in launcher first and then try installing it. (Might be easier to install a third launcher first so you can still navigate around after disabling the stock launcher and installing the T-Mobile one).
It might also be a feature in the ROM and not the launcher.
I updated to the 9.10 version of the launcher from apkmirror and I still have the shelf/Google option on my T-Mobile variant.
hartleyshc said:
They're probably signed differently. You'll need to disable the built in launcher first and then try installing it. (Might be easier to install a third launcher first so you can still navigate around after disabling the stock launcher and installing the T-Mobile one).
It might also be a feature in the ROM and not the launcher.
I updated to the 9.10 version of the launcher from apkmirror and I still have the shelf/Google option on my T-Mobile variant.
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Can't disable it, at least not in the standard way. (Not rooted/stock/stable firmware.)
Jaxidian said:
Can't disable it, at least not in the standard way. (Not rooted/stock/stable firmware.)
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You are correct. Just looked on my phone as well.
A shame with can't have it on the non-T-mobile variant
Sent from my OnePlus A6003
Wow, something actually good about the T-Mobile variant for once? Shocked.
hartleyshc said:
They're probably signed differently. You'll need to disable the built in launcher first and then try installing it. (Might be easier to install a third launcher first so you can still navigate around after disabling the stock launcher and installing the T-Mobile one).
It might also be a feature in the ROM and not the launcher.
I updated to the 9.10 version of the launcher from apkmirror and I still have the shelf/Google option on my T-Mobile variant.
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Might be an "enabler" type app like pixel bridge. We need someone on T-Mobile to do some digging.
Yep... I need this.
meanwhile trying to install the 3.1 launcher on my tmobile 6t doesn't give me the updated gestures....
Very interested in this as well! I'm good with the Oxygen Launcher but am really missing my Now feed from my Pixel 2 XL. I know I can load a different launcher (Nova, Rootless, etc) but want to experience the pure Oxygen OS as I've heard great things about it! (First time OnePlus user) Adding the Google Feed widget to the shelf doesn't work either. It never updates.
I have Nova prime installed and when I go to integrations the Google feed option isn't there. Anyone else seeing this on an unlocked 1+6t?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
This version of the launcher seems to be signed with the same certificate, has anyone tried adb shell pm install -r -d to install this version (not sure if this works on Pie)?
Don't forget to install the Nova companion app for Google now
JamesR913 said:
I have Nova prime installed and when I go to integrations the Google feed option isn't there. Anyone else seeing this on an unlocked 1+6t?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
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Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
biggiestuff said:
Don't forget to install the Nova companion app for Google now
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It will probably show up on an update soon. Now bring on the BETA program.
automatisms said:
This version of the launcher seems to be signed with the same certificate, has anyone tried adb shell pm install -r -d to install this version (not sure if this works on Pie)?
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I'm pretty Noob-ish when it comes to ADB...but if you give me the full command, I'll run it today.
I'm guessing "ADB shell install (launchernam.apk)" but what's with the -r -d?
turdbogls said:
I'm pretty Noob-ish when it comes to ADB...but if you give me the full command, I'll run it today.
I'm guessing "ADB shell install (launchernam.apk)" but what's with the -r -d?
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-r replace (needed cause it's a system file.)
-d downgrade (installs the file despite being a lower/not matched version)
hartleyshc said:
-r replace (needed cause it's a system file.)
-d downgrade (installs the file despite being a lower/not matched version)
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ah, good to know. I learned something today
so:
Code:
ADB shell install OPLauncher2.apk -r -d
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turdbogls said:
ah, good to know. I learned something today
so: ?
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Correct.
Just make sure that the apk file is in the same directory as adb.

FTVLaunchX 1.0.0 – a simple helper application to allow custom launchers

I found this in the Fire tv section but it works great for the Shield too. Just another option for people to change launchers.
Just install the FTVLaunchX 1.0.0 apk
Open the app and choose your launcher you want.
Reboot and after a reboot it takes about 10 seconds for it to change to your new launcher. The person who made the app says he is going to try to get it to change quicker on boot.
It is inspired by the famous LauncherHijack of @BaronKiko and tries to overcome several issues relating to it:
- Reliably intercepts any & all presses of the home button
- Starts the selected launcher on boot
- Starts the selected launcher when waking up from sleep
- Fixes the ominous missing-cursor bug in Silk
- etc.
FTVLaunchX needs the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission to enable an accessibility service on your Fire TV device.
If you know what you are doing then simply grant this permission by executing the following command in an ADB shell on your device:
$ pm grant de.codefaktor.ftvlaunchx android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
https://github.com/codefaktor/FTVLaunchX/releases/download/v1.0.0/FTVLaunchX-1.0.0.apk
Thanks go to @TheRealQubix and @BaronKiko
Thanks for posting!
A development version with a higher boot priority can be found at the original thread
Oh, and could you tell me which Android version is running on your shield? 7.x?
TheRealQubix said:
Thanks for posting!
A development version with a higher boot priority can be found at the original thread
Oh, and could you tell me which Android version is running on your shield? 7.x?
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I believe it is version 9
It also says Shield Android TV SW Version 8.0.1(32.5.205.75) .
TheRealQubix said:
Thanks for posting!
A development version with a higher boot priority can be found at the original thread
Oh, and could you tell me which Android version is running on your shield? 7.x?
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Just tried it and the original launcher only shows for about a second. Awesome
brick00444 said:
Just tried it and the original launcher only shows for about a second. Awesome
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Excellent – thanks for reporting back!
Ok, so this will be in the next official release too then
I'm unclear on the purpose of this. On the shield you can change your launcher and the home button takes you right to it, and it appears on boot. Is this for non-TV designed launchers?
brashmadcap said:
I'm unclear on the purpose of this. On the shield you can change your launcher and the home button takes you right to it, and it appears on boot. Is this for non-TV designed launchers?
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I actually don't know since I don't have any experience with the Shields but it seems to help the poster
TheRealQubix said:
I actually don't know since I don't have any experience with the Shields but it seems to help the poster
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im not 100% sure but i think some had issues changing launcher on the 2019 models
elliwigy said:
im not 100% sure but i think some had issues changing launcher on the 2019 models
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This is for the current hotfix for the 2019 models.
Q. The ability to set an alternative default launcher is a feature a lot of users want and did have until this hotfix! Can the ability to change default launcher be re-implemented?
A. No, unfortunately not.
Q. Is that with this hotfix or is this something we won’t be able to do from here on out?
A. From here on out. In order for us to pass Google certification and release images, this rule must be followed.
Q. Not even when the final 8.1.1 image is released?
A. Not even the final production image. It's even more important for the final 8.1.1 image. Full production images need Google certification, past hotfixes did not need google certification but Disney+ will only install on Google certified images so even HotFix images that have Disney+ install support need it now.
A. It applies to all future SHIELD experience updates for all models.
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So eventually it will happen to all models in a future update.
I wish I knew this. Bought the new Shield tv pro and changed the default launcher in TV launcher. Set it on default. But now I can't find the option to go back to the android launcher. Need some help with this one.
bluesman63 said:
I wish I knew this. Bought the new Shield tv pro and changed the default launcher in TV launcher. Set it on default. But now I can't find the option to go back to the android launcher. Need some help with this one.
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You should be able to go to settings/apps/all apps/Disabled apps/Android TV Home and enable it.
settings/apps/all apps/Disabled apps/Android TV Home
I don't see Disabled apps/Android TV Home
After All apps there's only System apps
bluesman63 said:
settings/apps/all apps/Disabled apps/Android TV Home
I don't see Disabled apps/Android TV Home
After All apps there's only System apps
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Try going to settings/apps/FTVLaunchX/clear data. Then when you hit the home button it should ask you which launcher you want.
brick00444 said:
Try going to settings/apps/FTVLaunchX/clear data. Then when you hit the home button it should ask you which launcher you want.
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There is no FTVLaunchX,
bluesman63 said:
There is no FTVLaunchX,
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Sorry it's called "LaunchX"
brick00444 said:
Try going to settings/apps/FTVLaunchX/clear data. Then when you hit the home button it should ask you which launcher you want.
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brick00444 said:
Sorry it's called "LaunchX"
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There is also no LaunchX.
bluesman63 said:
There is also no LaunchX.
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adb into it and then type: "adb shell" then hit enter
then type: "pm enable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher" then hit enter
do not type the quotation marks.
brick00444 said:
adb into it and then type: "adb shell" then hit enter
then type: "pm enable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher" then hit enter
do not type the quotation marks.
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unknown command: enable-user
bluesman63 said:
unknown command: enable-user
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Tell me how you went about changing your launcher. Did you use FTVLaunchX or something else?
brick00444 said:
Tell me how you went about changing your launcher. Did you use FTVLaunchX or something else?
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I have also tried "disable" instead of "enable" and now I can see Disabled apps/Android TV Home.
Android TV Home is now set default but if I want to get back. Tvlauncher will start but I don't know how to set it default. And to toggle between the launchers.

New package disabler,works!!!

Hi i found new package disabler,name Alliance Shield X,is free only you must reg,works great.
Here is link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rrivenllc.shieldx&hl=en&gl=US
try and let me know ist works for you.
Works super.should be nice ,safe debloat list ... Tnx
Working flawlessly
There are several apps that I normally disable that are not showing up in this app. It currently shows that I only have 328 system apps and one user app (Alliance Shield), ADB AppControl shows 448 system apps and 53 user apps.
RISHI RAJ said:
Working flawlessly
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Can you please gave me screenshot for apps to disable
airmaxx23 said:
There are several apps that I normally disable that are not showing up in this app. It currently shows that I only have 328 system apps and one user app (Alliance Shield), ADB AppControl shows 448 system apps and 53 user apps.
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For me show all ok
maxpaynezm said:
For me show all ok
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See if you have Bookmark Provider, Briefing and Calculator. These are the first 3 that aren't showing up for me.
Yeah have it,do you enable knox?
maxpaynezm said:
Yeah have it,do you enable knox?
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Yes I did.
---------- Post added at 04:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:53 PM ----------
maxpaynezm said:
Yeah have it,do you enable knox?
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Are you on Android 10 or 11?
android 10
maxpaynezm said:
android 10
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Might be that I'm on 11.
airmaxx23 said:
There are several apps that I normally disable that are not showing up in this app. It currently shows that I only have 328 system apps and one user app (Alliance Shield), ADB AppControl shows 448 system apps and 53 user apps.
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It seems to not show apps I've disabled with ADB AppControl, such as Facebook and associated services
Cool, Thank you sharing.
Does it need to be activated?
Doesn't seem to allow data and cache clearing or am I mistaken?
Appears to be compatible with Pie as well.
The data blocking is a nice feature.
A backup PD is always good to have as time has proven:laugh:
lot of permission given to that app..... do you guys trust it....
edwardob said:
lot of permission given to that app..... do you guys trust it....
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Like what?
This type of app needs full administrator permissions to function.
blackhawk said:
Like what?
This type of app needs full administrator permissions to function.
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so do you trust it?.....
Makes sense that all apps wouldn't be visible on Android 11 for this particular phone.
Something slightly separate, but I had an Android 11 Pixel 3XL over a year ago, and the file managers still worked normally. On this phone, however, since upgrading to the Android 11 Beta, the file managers (I've already tried three different ones) don't work at all when you go to the non-root required drive section that stores your non-system applications (stuff you got from the Play Store). It just shows that every single folder aside from the download folder is empty now on every file manager... So something is most definitely wrong with their current hard drive storage/access on Android 11 - and that could also possibly be why certain apps aren't showing up in the package disabler.
By the way, we have Android 11 Beta4 dropping on this Tuesday (12AM EST), so the official release will probably be around Christmas time (exactly four weeks after beta 4 releases). So we'll see if either of these updates fix this goofy issue.
edwardob said:
lot of permission given to that app..... do you guys trust it....
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edwardob said:
so do you trust it?.....
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Tried installing it on my 10+ running on Pie.
Install ok but it wanted a login created to do -anything-
So I did but it was glitchy. Even after I created an account it didn't want to login.
Grrrrr...
I have a working PD so for now I don't need to muck with this...
Got tired of saying kind, nurturing things to it, and kicked it out:laugh:
On Beta, it works amazingly. But it is missing a few system apps like calculator and such but im guessing thats because of beta. Otherwise amazing.
This app is amazing
Just disabled over 50 useless system apps
My phone is flying now ? ?
Everything is way faster even fingerprints and face unlock
Thanks soo much

NETFLIX FOR NON-SUPPORTED TV BOXES (KM3 MECOOL, KM1 MECOOL AND CHINESE DEVICES)

TUTORIAL IN JUST 3 STEPS
1.- DOWNLOAD THE APK IN THIS LINK h ttp s://fc.lc/d2Yxoz1
2.- TRANSFER THE APK TO THE INTERNAL MEMORY
3.- INSTALL THE APK ON YOUR DEVICE
ENJOY IT!!!!
Has anyone already done the test?
AlexBucefalo said:
Has anyone already done the test?
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i did, still same... not supported
Amuseth said:
i did, still same... not supported
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