Since the Update to 1.1 , after reinstalling GAPPS my FP isnt shown in the Device-Manager
i can see it in the Browser unter My Devices but not in the Device-Manager.
Other users told me that it was visible bevore the Update but neither it was possible to get the location of the FP nor to let it ring from remote.
Are there any workarounds, or solutions for this issue?
Hi @dbrgn and @drcyber!
drcyber said:
Since the Update to 1.1 , after reinstalling GAPPS my FP isnt shown in the Device-Manager
i can see it in the Browser unter My Devices but not in the Device-Manager.
Other users told me that it was visible bevore the Update but neither it was possible to get the location of the FP nor to let it ring from remote.
Are there any workarounds, or solutions for this issue?
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I managed to solve this by resetting Google Play Services...
Go to System > Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Services
Disable
Uninstall Updates (go ahead with deactivating as Device Manager)
Uninstall updates (again!)
Force Stop
Disable
Clear cache
It takes many steps to disable this thing
Now you can Enable it back.
You should have a Notification saying "App application requires updating google play services", or simply open this link on your device
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms and update
For the following final steps, check the Help pages if you don't want to provide google with too much information
Open the newly updated Google Play Services and enable stuff you need under the Andrdoid Device Manager subsection.
Verify if Location > Access location is enabled...
Hope that works for you, it did for me!
mudar1488 said:
Hope that works for you, it did for me!
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The only steps for me were:
- Uninstall updates
- Disable
- Delete data
- Re-enable
- Update
Now it works again Thanks
mudar1488 said:
Hope that works for you, it did for me!
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for me too Thx!
After the update to 1.6 the Problem came back but now i cant close Google Play Services because when i want to , it says that it is impossible to Uninstall Play Services because it is an active Device-Administrator..
can anyone confirm this issue or even provide a solution?
thx
I can still locate my device after the upgrade.I also applied the partitioning update, so this may be due my phone losing all its data as part of the upgrade process.
Strangely enough, Play Services is not a Device-Administrator on my phone, nor is asking to be one. Can you revoke Device-Administrator status via Settings>Security>Device administrators?
i did the repartitioning too and now it seems to work
Please Read: I am making this post to help my fellow hd 8 & hd 10 kindle users out with things I have found working and useful to me that I got working with my kindle. Please remember that doing this stuff can be dangerous unless you know what you're doing. Enjoy my findings!
Ready to ROOT your device?!
Follow these step's and I'll try making this as simple as possible.
Step 1. First we're going to install adb and get shell command working. This youtube video is probably the best visual way of getting it done. Only watch 3 minutes and 37 seconds of it, Skip the rest of the video. Click HERE. (give him a thumbs up for making the video).
Now open up Command prompt and type
Code:
adb devices
It should show a 16 digit serial key with "device" to the right. SUCCESS!
Step 2. Now let's run RootJunky's script. Download and extract the files, Click HERE. Run "1-Install-Play-Store.bat" file and let it load. It should list your device serial key and load up to the main menu page. Follow the order on the menu from 1 to 4. Now this was made for the fire hd 7" tablets but some of it works and some might not, I had a problem with ads loading up on lockscreen but found another way to disable them which is under "Disabling Amazon Services" down below.
Step 3. Let's get ROOT! We are going to install KingRoot and run it, kingroot will also install purify which is a nice handy program but you can remove it if you want later on. Now once you run KingRoot its going to search for the best possible method to root your device, it may or may not find a way but there should be a second option to install root. Do it. Some people have found that you may have to try multiple times to root to get a success or try updating the google framework through the play store. (My google framework is V4.4.4-1227136)
I have attached the kingroot apk down below or you can download kingroot from there website. Click HERE. (If you have any problems please post it and we may be able to help.)
Now let's disable some thing's we may find useless..
Disable the lockscreen
Open up command prompt. Type in "adb shell", Then type in "su"
Then copy this into command prompt.
Code:
sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db "UPDATE locksettings SET value = '1' WHERE name = 'lockscreen.disabled'"
You will not get a confirmation, now type "exit", then type "reboot".
Let the device reboot and enjoy! Now install a new lockscreen.
Want it back?
Code:
sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db "UPDATE locksettings SET value = '0' WHERE name = 'lockscreen.disabled'"
*This is messing with the sqlite in the actual android system files, please becareful and don't go around changing values in system files.
Disable Amazon's FireLauncher and replace it with Google Now Launcher
Note:
Load up ES Explorer, make sure it has root enabled in settings.
Before you run this command please download a new launcher and either install it normally or you can copy the apk file into the "system/app" folder and chmod the app to "-rw -r -r" in properties. Once the apk file is in the "system/app" folder, you can either install it from that location or disable Fire Launcher, reboot, and the app should auto install and load.
*Installing Google Now Launcher requires Google app from marketplace(Link below). Now Launcher allows you to use widgets. If you use Google now launcher please keep a back up launcher like nova launcher just in case until you get now launcher working. Google now launcher is tricky.
Open Command Prompt.
Type in "adb shell". Then type in "su".
Then type into command prompt,
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher
After reboot if you get no launcher don't worry. Just enable firelauncher and install a new launcher(IE nova launcher) and then disable firelauncher. (Try updating the google framework.)
*To Re-enable, replace disable with enable.
*Don't forget to type in "exit" into command prompt twice when you are done and or before unplugging your usb.
Disable Amazon's OTA(over the air) updates
Go in to ES Explorer(set root access).
Now in ES Explorer go to system/etc/security
locate "otacerts.zip" and I made a copy of it and renamed it to "otacerts.zip.backup" just in case i needed it.
AND..
Now in Command Prompt, type "adb shell", type "su".
Then type into command prompt,
Code:
Pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
Pm disable com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
Hopefully this disables all the updates! Enjoy!
Google Play Store not working?
Solution 1. (¿GotJazz?)
Open up Kingroot's Purify app.
Try putting Google Account Manager and Google Services Framework on the Purify Whitelist.
Solution 2.
Load up Command Prompt.
Then type in "adb shell". Then "su".
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
You will not get a notification that it worked but it does.
Open Google Play or Reboot device. If that doesn't work, read on..
Solution 3.
Re-install Google applications
Go into system settings >> apps & games >> manage all applications
I then went into every google application(this will help remove any settings saved and email addresses) and cleared the data and cache of each app.
After that was done, I then uninstalled each of these apps,
"Google Account Manager, Google Play Services, Google Play Store, and Google Services Framework".
After uninstalling those, run the rootjunky's script(link located below) and install the play store which is option 2 I believe.
Also remember to turn off google play store auto updates!
Disabling Amazon Services
Start up Command Prompt.
Type in "adb shell". Then "su".
Then type into command prompt.
Code:
pm disable (app name(IE. com.amazon.ags.app))
*To Re-enable, replace disable with enable.
List of Amazon apps that are okay to remove.
Code:
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2.services
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.parentalcontrols
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedshare.actionchooser
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.amazon.webview
com.amazon.windowshop
com.amazon.pm
com.amazon.recess
com.amazon.socialplatform
com.amazon.zico
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Optional
Don't have prime? Please continue + more.
Code:
com.amazon.mp3 -amazon music player
com.amazon.mw -removes the firefly cam app
com.amazon.mw.sdk -part of the firefly app?
com.amazon.avod -amazon video app, i don't have prime, useless to me..
com.amazon.kindle.personal_video -the amazon/system video app, I replaced this with mx player.
com.amazon.csapp -amazon help app
com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer -not sure what this does
com.amazon.android.marketplace -amazon marketplace
com.amazon.camera -stock camera app, install a new one from play store
com.amazon.dynamicupdationservice -not sure what this is or if this is part of amazon updates
com.amazon.platform.fdrw -part of amazon app & services?
com.android.contacts -remove, no reason for contacts, up to you
com.android.calendar -android calender
com.android.deskclock -remove if you don't need alarms/clocks/timers/etc
com.kingsoft.office.amz -not sure what this is yet but im sure its useless
com.nuance.swype.input -yup, unless you like swype
jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz -not sure what this does?
*Don't forget to type in "exit" into command prompt twice when you are done and or before unplugging your usb.
Links:
Changing the DPI(HERE).
Google App v5.9.27.19.arm(300600996)(HERE).
Replace KingRoot with SuperSU(HERE).
Rootjunky's install play store script(HERE).
Contributors:
madsc13n41s4, sd_shadow, Selexo
Downloaded kingroot apk, installed, tried root twice, confirmed via superuser from chainsDD, backed up special offers from titanium backup, uninstalled special offers, great fully rid of ads on my lockscreen.
madsc13n41s4 said:
Downloaded kingroot apk, installed, tried root twice, confirmed via superuser from chainsDD, backed up special offers from titanium backup, uninstalled special offers, great fully rid of ads on my lockscreen.
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Does your wallpaper on the lockscreen change? I have yet to look into getting it changed, about to look in to a new lock screen as well. Also don't forget to stop ota updates from amazon.
EDITED MAIN POST. Will add more soon.
kanderson88 said:
Does your wallpaper on the lockscreen change? I have yet to look into getting it changed, about to look in to a new lock screen as well. Also don't forget to stop ota updates from amazon.
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Yeah, its not the default wallpaper, and changes on its own with generic backgrounds. Did forget about ota, powering off until I have the time, I'm elbows deep in a Ford Probe project for the time being. Thanks so much for finding this, hopefully I get time to really contribute soon. Glad to confirm
madsc13n41s4 said:
Yeah, its not the default wallpaper, and changes on its own with generic backgrounds. Did forget about ota, powering off until I have the time, I'm elbows deep in a Ford Probe project for the time being. Thanks so much for finding this, hopefully I get time to really contribute soon. Glad to confirm
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You're very welcome sir. So happy I found out that kingroot worked. I am currently looking into getting a new lock screen and once I post my findings I'll let y'all see as well as changing the lock screen wallpaper. As well for the fixing google play store I am still currently having problems after that adb command, it worked for a good minute longer than usual.
kanderson88 said:
You're very welcome sir. So happy I found out that kingroot worked(credit). Anyways I am currently looking into getting a new lock screen and once I post my findings I'll let y'all see as well as changing the lock screen wallpaper. As well for the fixing google play store I am still currently having problems after that adb command, it worked for a good minute longer than usual.
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I would install an opengapps.org package with FlashFire (Arm, 5.1.1, nano or pico)
Flashfire will install Google framework and extra support files, that should allow playstore to work better.
should work fine, but no guarantees
How to Use FlashFire App
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
sd_shadow said:
I would install an opengapps.org package with FlashFire (Arm, 5.1.1, nano or pico)
Flashfire will install Google framework and extra support files, that should allow playstore to work better.
should work fine, but no guarantees
How to Use FlashFire App
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
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Yeh I need to look into flashfire, I used rootjunky's script to install it. Thanks for the idea, I'm gonna check it out.
I don't think I am going to use flashfire. Seems really risky of bricking me device. I'm going to try installing the apps manually or through adb. I'll keep doing some research on flashfire though. Thanks
kanderson88 said:
You're very welcome sir. So happy I found out that kingroot worked(credit). Anyways I am currently looking into getting a new lock screen and once I post my findings I'll let y'all see as well as changing the lock screen wallpaper. As well for the fixing google play store I am still currently having problems after that adb command, it worked for a good minute longer than usual.
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Yeah, I had to cobble together my own Play Store solution. The differences in the versions of the apks used together really matters it seems. Luckily, I haven't had any issues since I got it running. I would highly recommend turning off Play Store automatic updates as App Store versions of certain apps are intentionally out of date as per compatibility. Eg, Facebook.
Holy crap opening up TB I can not wait until someone comes up with a list of **** thats safe to freeze/remove, so much amazon crap on this thing!
madsc13n41s4 said:
Yeah, I had to cobble together my own Play Store solution. The differences in the versions of the apks used together really matters it seems. Luckily, I haven't had any issues since I got it running. I would highly recommend turning off Play Store automatic updates as App Store versions of certain apps are intentionally out of date as per compatibility. Eg, Facebook.
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Thanks didnt think about stopping the auto updates.
Smart move. Thanks.
mikek9 said:
Holy crap opening up TB I can not wait until someone comes up with a list of **** thats safe to freeze/remove, so much amazon crap on this thing!
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What a great Idea, I will make a list of some things. Give me a day. Bed time.:crying:
mikek9 said:
Holy crap opening up TB I can not wait until someone comes up with a list of **** thats safe to freeze/remove, so much amazon crap on this thing!
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This is what I've safely removed so far, leaving Prime included services.
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.android.contacts
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Google Now Launcher doesn't start with Fire Launcher enabled/installed, but takes right over when disabled/uninstalled.
madsc13n41s4 said:
This is what I've safely removed so far, leaving Prime included services.
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.android.contacts
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Google Now Launcher doesn't start with Fire Launcher enabled/installed, but takes right over when disabled/uninstalled.
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Thanks for this. I'll consider when and if i make a cleaned up ROM/Bin
Yeah you must hide fire launcher through adb in order to use any launcher. Thanks for the list. I've been trying to figure out how to disable the lock screen all day and it seems impossible. Idk but maybe someone someday will provide a modified settings app. Idk.
madsc13n41s4 said:
This is what I've safely removed so far, leaving Prime included services.
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.android.contacts
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Google Now Launcher doesn't start with Fire Launcher enabled/installed, but takes right over when disabled/uninstalled.
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Did this show any improvements on the operating system? IE faster loading, battery power, etc etc..
What I'd like is as near as pure android as possible. So the more input the better.
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Try freezing apps like those listed. Report back
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None of those apps look crucial to me. Get rid of them, let me know here.
technope said:
What I'd like is as near as pure android as possible. So the more input the better.
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I agree, I don't know if i want to completely get rid of the fire os just in case and possibility of bricking when booting up a new rom and plus no boot image yet.
None of those apps look crucial to me. Get rid of them, let me know here.
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Will do
Don't forget
"com.amazon.mp3" and replace with different music app
"com.amazon.mw" removes the firefly cam app.
"com.amazon.avod" -amazon video app, i don't have prime, useless to me..
"com.amazon.kindle.personal_video" the amazon video app, i replaced this with mx player.
"com.amazon.csapp" amazon help app
I disabled them all, ill keep you updated if i see a performance boost or battery boost.
Freshened up the main post! Hope its more readable.
Also note, multiple user profiles seem to break with the disabled apps in my list, personally believe it to be Fire Launcher's fault, probably responsible for handling the switch over, but I don't know too much about 5.1.1
madsc13n41s4 said:
Also note, multiple user profiles seem to break with the disabled apps in my list, personally believe it to be Fire Launcher's fault, probably responsible for handling the switch over, but I don't know too much about 5.1.1
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can you try disabling all those but leaving firelauncher enabled? lets see if it gives you error's, if it doesnt, instead of disabling firelauncher, use the hide command instead of disable and see if that works. I would like to know what app is in charge of multiprofiles..
Please look at section for disabling amazons ota updates, added more to it! Thanks.
I have a new Firestick 4k on OS v6.2.6.3.
I would like to disable as much of the Amazon bloatware as possible, I only really use OnDemand TV and Kodi, nothing from Amazon itself.
I have found lists of which apps to disable for the 5.x.x firmwares, but I guess this probably outdated.
Does anyone have a list of what I can safely disable on the new firmware?
Thanks
Hi! It's me.
Maybe you will use IceBox app to freeze system apps(the way in my thread). I tried it on the 6.2.3 fire os. I froze the amazon photos,video,music, and Alexa(amazon's siri). I think there is no risk to do that. Because when you reboot fire stick, the IceBox will not work untill you open shizuku in the termux app. So all the apps in IceBox you froze, they are unfreezed when the device reboot.
But......still don't know the safety list you can stop.
jjccblws said:
Hi! It's me.
Maybe you will use IceBox app to freeze system apps(the way in my thread). I tried it on the 6.2.3 fire os. I froze the amazon photos,video,music, and Alexa(amazon's siri). I think there is no risk to do that. Because when you reboot fire stick, the IceBox will not work untill you open shizuku in the termux app. So all the apps in IceBox you froze, they are unfreezed when the device reboot.
But......still don't know the safety list you can stop.
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Thanks for the reply.
I am indeed using Shizuku and icebox, however I'm not using termux, just regular network adb.
I didn't realise that anything disabled in Icebox needed to be refrozen after reboot..... It makes sense, but it's a pain!
I might install termux and adb and then a script manager, which could (theoretically) start the shizuku server, which would at least allow Icebox to run effectively without user intervention...
Can Icebox disable apps via script as well? (or any other app disabler that works with shizuku manager).
I ran
pm list packages | grep 'amazon'
and got this...
Code:
package:com.amazon.net.smartconnect
package:com.amazon.tv.resolutioncycler
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.platform.fdrw
package:com.amazon.ssmsys
package:com.amazon.tv.ime
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.device.rdmapplication
package:com.amazon.venezia
package:com.amazon.dcp.contracts.library
package:com.amazon.metrics.api
package:com.amazon.vizzini
package:com.amazon.tv.devicecontrolsettings
package:com.amazon.bueller.notification
package:com.amazon.connectivitycontroller
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.device.sync
package:amazon.fireos
package:com.amazon.device.logmanager
package:com.amazon.ceviche
package:com.amazon.alta.h2clientservice
package:com.amazon.advertisingidsettings
package:com.amazon.tv.parentalcontrols
package:com.amazon.whisperjoin.provisioner.middleware.controller
package:com.amazon.ftv.glorialist
package:com.amazon.dp.logger
package:com.amazon.ods.kindleconnect
package:com.amazon.tv.intentsupport
package:com.amazon.sharingservice.android.client.proxy
package:com.amazon.webview
package:com.amazon.android.marketplace
package:com.amazon.device.backup.sdk.internal.library
package:com.amazon.tifobserver
package:com.amazon.dialservice
package:com.amazon.client.metrics.api
package:com.amazon.aca
package:com.amazon.cpl
package:com.amazon.dcp
package:com.amazon.imp
package:com.amazon.ssm
package:com.amazon.sync.service
package:com.amazon.fireinputdevices
package:com.amazon.whisperjoin.provisioner.middleware.firetv
package:com.amazon.tv.settings.v2
package:com.amazon.tv.csapp
package:com.amazon.logan
package:com.amazon.tahoe
package:com.amazon.tcomm
package:com.amazon.naatyam
package:com.amazon.storm.lightning.tutorial
package:com.amazon.identity.auth.device.authorization
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.kindleautomatictimezone
package:com.amazon.uxcontrollerservice
package:com.amazon.tv.fw.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.backup
package:com.amazon.firehomestarter
package:com.amazon.securitysyncclient
package:com.amazon.unifiedshare.actionchooser
package:com.amazon.firerestapiframework
package:com.amazon.tv.routing
package:com.amazon.device.messaging
package:com.amazon.device.bluetoothkeymaplib
package:com.amazon.device.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.messaging.sdk.internal.library
package:com.amazon.providers
package:com.amazon.tv.devicecontrol
package:com.amazon.tv.ottssocompanionapp
package:com.amazon.device.sale.service
package:com.amazon.cardinal
package:com.amazon.tcomm.client
package:com.amazon.tv.forcedotaupdater.v2
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.settings.sdk.internal.library
package:com.amazon.autopairservice
package:amazon.jackson19
package:com.amazon.tmm.tutorial
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.wifilocker
package:com.amazon.dcp.contracts.framework.library
package:com.amazon.device.bluetoothdfu
package:com.amazon.storm.lightning.services
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.device.messaging.sdk.library
package:com.amazon.tv.notificationcenter
package:com.amazon.tv.support
package:com.amazon.ags.app
package:com.amazon.tv.nimh
package:com.amazon.tv.oobe
package:com.amazon.sync.provider.ipc
package:com.amazon.tv.legal.notices
package:com.amazon.tv.settings.core
package:com.amazon.firebat
package:android.amazon.perm
package:com.amazon.tv.keypolicymanager
package:com.amazon.android.service.networkmonitor
package:com.amazon.kso.blackbird
package:com.amazon.providers.contentsupport
package:com.amazon.avl.ftv
package:com.amazon.awvflingreceiver
package:com.amazon.device.crashmanager
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
package:com.amazon.uxnotification
package:com.amazon.shoptv.client
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.alexashopping
package:com.amazon.franktvinput
package:com.amazon.aria
package:com.amazon.avod
package:com.amazon.communication.discovery
package:com.amazon.alexa.externalmediaplayer.fireos
package:com.amazon.tv.releasenotes
package:com.amazon.ssdpservice
package:com.amazon.device.settings
package:com.amazon.tv.livetv
package:com.amazon.device.sync.sdk.internal
package:com.amazon.connectivitydiag
package:com.amazon.device.lowstoragemanager
package:com.amazon.providers.tv
package:com.amazon.webview.chromium
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.hedwig
package:com.amazon.kindle.devicecontrols
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer.sdk.library
So there's a lot of junk to disable! (Obviously not all of them need to be disabled, but there is still quite a lot which can be).
Which is why a script would be useful...
That's a good idea. And thanks for the packages list.
The 3rd party apps you froze will not show up in the launcher when you reboot. But the system apps will refreeze. But the freeze list in IceBox still there, all you need is:
open termux
press arrow up button twice
press enter button
allow adb in the pop up window
open IceBox and slide the slider to freeze
Done!:good:
Actually, it is just a temporary aid before fire stick 4k be rooted.
jjccblws said:
That's a good idea. And thanks for the packages list.
The 3rd party apps you froze will not show up in the launcher when you reboot. But the system apps will refreeze. But the freeze list in IceBox still there, all you need is:
open termux
press arrow up button twice
press enter button
allow adb in the pop up window
open IceBox and slide the slider to freeze
Done!:good:
Actually, it is just a temporary aid before fire stick 4k be rooted.
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This sounds amazing. Could you please provide the step by step guide on how to do this from the start?
1. Enable ADB debugging on 4k firestick
2. Install Icebox ?
etc
Would be most appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Intenti0n said:
This sounds amazing. Could you please provide the step by step guide on how to do this from the start?
1. Enable ADB debugging on 4k firestick
2. Install Icebox ?
etc
Would be most appreciated!
Thanks in advance
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So glad that you like it!
You can follow my thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/suprise-root-pc-adb-fire-stick-to-t3918668
After this, the device could adb itselft without PC or wifi-adb.
Install Shizuku app from any apps store you like.
Open termux, input "adb devices", the authrization window will pop up on TV. Select allow.
Input this in termux:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/files/start.sh
This step will activate shizuku. Only if the shiziku app is activated, it can activate IceBox.
Install IceBox app from any apps store you like.
Open shizuku app, confirm IceBox is activated.
Open IceBox, select the apps you want to freeze. (The unpaid version could freeze 15 apps, I think that's enough. I bought the app 1 or 2 years ago, I remember it cost 1$ or 2$. Notice, this is not an ad.:laugh::laugh::laugh
Slide the slider to freeze.
If you reboot fire TV, the system apps are all unfreezed, but the 3rd-party apps are still frozen. (If you want to uninstall Icebox, unfreeze the frozen apps first) You need to re-adb and do the "adb shell sh /sdcard......start.sh" again. But the list in IceBox is still there. Just slide again to freeze. So remember type in "exit" when you leave termux. Termux can remember the codes you input. And at next time you only need to press arrow-up button, the codes you input last time will show up.
Hope you enjoy it!
jjccblws said:
So glad that you like it!
You can follow my thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/suprise-root-pc-adb-fire-stick-to-t3918668
After this, the device could adb itselft without PC or wifi-adb.
Install Shizuku app from any apps store you like.
Open termux, input "adb devices", the authrization window will pop up on TV. Select allow.
Input this in termux:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/moe.shizuku.privileged.api/files/start.sh
This step will activate shizuku. Only if the shiziku app is activated, it can activate IceBox.
Install IceBox app from any apps store you like.
Open shizuku app, confirm IceBox is activated.
Open IceBox, select the apps you want to freeze. (The unpaid version could freeze 15 apps, I think that's enough. I bought the app 1 or 2 years ago, I remember it cost 1$ or 2$. Notice, this is not an ad.:laugh::laugh::laugh
Slide the slider to freeze.
If you reboot fire TV, the system apps are all unfreezed, but the 3rd-party apps are still frozen. (If you want to uninstall Icebox, unfreeze the frozen apps first) You need to re-adb and do the "adb shell sh /sdcard......start.sh" again. But the list in IceBox is still there. Just slide again to freeze. So remember type in "exit" when you leave termux. Termux can remember the codes you input. And at next time you only need to press arrow-up button, the codes you input last time will show up.
Hope you enjoy it!
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Super ! - will try it out this weekend.
If I only use the free version - do you have a list of the "Best 15 apps to freeze" , to speed up firestick / remove bloat etc?
Intenti0n said:
Super ! - will try it out this weekend.
If I only use the free version - do you have a list of the "Best 15 apps to freeze" , to speed up firestick / remove bloat etc?
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I forze the Alexa. But.............I changed the default launcher to xxx launcher(sorry can't remeber the name).And the launcher just showed up and ran into black and I can't exit it even if I reboot. Kind of got mad........But I tried to speak to the fire tv, told it to open settings. Thank God, the Alexa unfreeze after the reboot. I got into settings, uninstall that laucher. That's why I am so sure the system apps will refreeze if you reboot.:laugh:
I mean, the useless apps maybe come to be useful one day. And you can try almost all the apps to freeze, for they will refreeze after reboot.(But if Icebox goes as root-mode, system apps will not refreeze automatically. The way we activate Icebox is not root-mode)
I froze the amazon video, music, photo(the screensaver turns to gray and no pictures any more),Alexa, kindle. And..........I didn't find it makes the fire stick a little faster:laugh::laugh::laugh:In fact, I use Icebox to freeze some 3rd-party rogue softwares, those apps always running in background.
So, just try it and enjoy the weekends!
I have been having some problems of Amazon updates downloading and trying to install on my FTV and FTV2 boxes. They are rooted and I tried to block using the router address blocks and using adb commands to block. However the last two days I have seen my FTV stuck at TWRP screen. I'm think the update tried to install and got stopped by TWRP.
Just wondering if there is any new methods for blocking these updates from Amazon?
Have you tried a system app remover or disabler?
If you look through your system applications, look for com.amazon.device.software.ota and attempt to uninstall it or disable it. I mostly disable packages within adb shell, su, pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota. Just by getting rid of this package should give you an update error which is completely normal until there's a prerooted rom available for the Fire TV. Let me know if you need any help
Personally, I have an OpenDNS setup blocking stuff. I have 2 AFTV2 boxes, and much easier to setup the dns in the wifi settings, than to do other things.
Plus, I'm all set for any future devices I may get!
On a side note, I also use Blokada. And in the section to whitelist/blacklist, I came upon a 'All apps'....and it adds, just that! I did notice a lot of those same services in the mix, but unknown if I'd trust just using that to stop updates.
Hi, didn't feel like this is worth making a thread but didn't really find anywhere else to ask for assistance nor any recent help on google.
I'm trying to disable some preinstalled bloatware on my s20 ultra, such as Samsung pay framework though abd but I keep getting this message: adb delete failed owner blocked
I am using the following command: pm uninstall -k --user 0 (package name)
Any insights? thanks.
Did you try the disable method? This one is safer than the uninstall one.
Pm disable 'package name'
You can always re-enable if something goes wrong.
I have same issues mate. Have your found a solution ?
You tried the disable method?
Make your life easier and use ADB AppControl.
ADB AppControl - android applications manager and debloat tool. Official website. Free download.
cucumber42 said:
Make your life easier and use ADB AppControl.
ADB AppControl - android applications manager and debloat tool. Official website. Free download.
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