Disable OTA on the 2nd Gen Fire TV stick :

bibikalka · Sep 4, 2017

Update: It's been reported that the method works on FireOS up to and including 5.2.6.0, but does not work on 5.2.6.1

To catch a break, and avoid force fed OTA updates, run these commands from your ADB:

Code:

adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

This will disable the OTA apps till the next factory reset. In case there is ever root, your system will be old enough to be rootable.

Once you do this, and go check for system updates, it'll generate a message "System update failed".

More details can be found in this thread.

krsmit0 · Sep 5, 2017

this was patched on the tablets and if not already will likely be patched on the sticks soon as well.

bibikalka · Sep 5, 2017

krsmit0 said:
this was patched on the tablets and if not already will likely be patched on the sticks soon as well.

Sure, nothing lasts forever ... But even more reason to do this NOW !!!

At the moment, I have this version : Fire OS 5.2.4.1, ro.build.date=Fri Jun 9 23:01:51 UTC 2017, so not patched yet.

rainman74 · Sep 5, 2017

@bibikalka is there a way to reinstall an uninstalled APK for user 0 ?

bibikalka · Sep 6, 2017

rainman74 said:
@bibikalka is there a way to reinstall an uninstalled APK for user 0 ?

I don't know an easy one

But you can always do a factory reset! These operations don't actually delete anything, just flag it as unusable.

MWin123 · Sep 6, 2017

This should allow debloating the Fire TV sticks. Does anyone have a list with apps that you can safely remove? Maybe even replacing the stock launcher is possible. Although on the Fire HD 10 5th generation removing the stock launcher breaks the home button detection.

rainman74 · Sep 6, 2017

MWin123 said:
This should allow debloating the Fire TV sticks. Does anyone have a list with apps that you can safely remove? Maybe even replacing the stock launcher is possible. Although on the Fire HD 10 5th generation removing the stock launcher breaks the home button detection.

Yes, you can completely replace Fire Stick Launcher without root! But first ensure, that all settings are made, because you can not access certain settings anymore (again only after a factory reset).
And you must install another launcher first, e.g. AppStarter (https://github.com/sphinx02/AppStarter/releases)

1. Uninstall:

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.nimh
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher

2. Access settings then via ADB without com.amazon.tv.launcher (Fire Stick "tank" on 5.2.4.1):

Controller:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.controllers_bluetooth_devices.ControllersAndBluetoothActivity

App-Menu:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.applications.ApplicationsActivity

Network:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity

Factory Reset:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.FactoryResetActivity

MWin123 · Sep 6, 2017

rainman74 said:
But first ensure, that all settings are made, because you can not access certain settings anymore (again only after a factory reset).

Thanks! Do you know what settings are affected?

I can recommend Activity Launcher to open settings, it also allows you to open some hidden settings. See NO ROOT: Use 'Activity Launcher' to remove accounts, grant/revoke usage access.

rainman74 · Sep 6, 2017

MWin123 said:
Thanks! Do you know what settings are affected?

yes, because of we can't grant com.amazon.tv.permission.LAUNCHER_SETTINGS to com.amazon.tv.settings (adb -d shell pm grant com.amazon.tv.settings com.amazon.tv.permission.LAUNCHER_SETTINGS), you can't access the following settings anymore:

Account (but you'll in no way ever change your Amazon Account)
Display & Sound (so set each setting there to "automatic" before you uninstall com.amazon.tv.launcher)
Info/About (you'll not need that anyway)
Childlock (no need for that anyway, because you will not have Amazon Launcher)
Debug/ADB (so set ADB/USB to "yes" before you uninstall com.amazon.tv.launcher and you'll be fine)

MWin123 said:
I can recommend Activity Launcher to open settings, it also allows you to open some hidden settings. See NO ROOT: Use 'Activity Launcher' to remove accounts, grant/revoke usage access.

Thanks, I'll try that...

rainman74 · Sep 8, 2017

After installing modified "Android TV Settings" (https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4255667&d=1503965469) with regular "adb install" you can access the following settings again if amazon.tv.launcher is disabled or uninstalled (non-root):

Sound (system sounds only)

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.device.sound.SoundActivity

Info/About

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity

Debug/ADB

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.system.DeveloperOptionsActivity

CEC/HDMI Control

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.system.InputsActivity

Bluetooth/Pairing

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity

Date/Time

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.system.DateTimeActivity

Device Name

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.name.DeviceNameSettingsActivity

Language

Code:

com.android.tv.settings.system.LanguageActivity

meohmy · Sep 10, 2017

Do the ADB commands in post 1 work on the 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV please? (not the stick).
I have just acquired one which is non rooted and loaded with software v5.2.4.2 which I understand that I am unable to root.
Any advice greatly appreciated.

velayo · Sep 10, 2017

meohmy said:
Do the ADB commands in post 1 work on the 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV please? (not the stick).
I have just acquired one which is non rooted and loaded with software v5.2.4.2 which I understand that I am unable to root.
Any advice greatly appreciated.

Yes they do, I just tried it on mine and it worked flawlessly. Good luck!

meohmy · Sep 11, 2017

Thanks for the prompt reply, I will have a go as soon as the wife goes out.

TV33 · Sep 12, 2017

apologiez for hijacking your thread, these infors are very appreciated.

i 'accidently' uninstalled "com.amazon.tv.settings", any idea how i can force a factory reset? Installing the modfied "Android TV Settings" didnt help.

rainman74 · Sep 12, 2017

TV33 said:
apologiez for hijacking your thread, these infors are very appreciated.

i 'accidently' uninstalled "com.amazon.tv.settings", any idea how i can force a factory reset? Installing the modfied "Android TV Settings" didnt help.

this is probably not possible anymore then!

But you can try this method: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-by-entering-recovery-mode-and-factory-reset-the-amazon-fire-tv/

meohmy · Sep 13, 2017

Worked first time so thanks for all the info, now to get a vpn so I can start using it.

remoter3406 · Sep 14, 2017

Hi, I need help
I have a Fire TV Stick2 (Tank), after trying Post #7 I have no choice to change the WIFI account.
Post #10 doesn't work.
Any Idea? Post #15 seems not possible for "tank"
Any advice greatly appreciated.

rainman74 · Sep 14, 2017

remoter3406 said:
Hi, I need help
I have a Fire TV Stick2 (Tank), after trying Post #7 I have no choice to change the WIFI account.

You will have access to wifi on Fire TV Stick2 ("tank") with this cmd as stated in post #7:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity

Post #10 doesn't work.

Did yo install the modified "Android TV Settings" first. The command definitely works then!

Any Idea? Post #15 seems not possible for "tank"
Any advice greatly appreciated.

It's possible with an Micro USB OTA adapter: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00N2LSLKA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

remoter3406 · Sep 15, 2017

Code:
You will have access to wifi on Fire TV Stick2 ("tank") with this cmd as stated in post #7:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity

First, sorry for my english. I mean WIFI is working with my WIFI repeater, but I want change it to my main WIFI router. How?

Did yo install the modified "Android TV Settings" first. The command definitely works then!

Yes, I installed the "apk" and it apears on TV, but no reaction. Is a adb command needed for activating?

It's possible with an Micro USB OTA adapter:

OK, this is the last try if I coudn't change the WIFI
Many Thanks for your quick response

rainman74 · Sep 15, 2017

remoter3406 said:
First, sorry for my english. I mean WIFI is working with my WIFI repeater, but I want change it to my main WIFI router. How?

I will show you a screenshot of that later this evening...

Yes, I installed the "apk" and it apears on TV, but no reaction. Is a adb command needed for activating?

You can't click the icon, you must access the settings of it via adb or the app "Activity Lauchner" mentioned in this thread:

Code:

adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.device.sound.SoundActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.name.DeviceNameSettingsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.DateTimeActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.DeveloperOptionsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.InputsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.LanguageActivity

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