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keithy

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Hi Jocala have a fire stick connected with ip address when i try to install apk i get busybox install failed check log any idea ?
adbLink 3.5
011118182302
IP: 192.168.1.107
OS X
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Ok sorted cheers k
 
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drizzt09

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I am trying to follow the uninstall debloating commands from this post:
https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/disable-bloatware-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-t3674629
When using adblink3.5 and use the uninstall option with -k i get a failed message and log shows:
open uninstall dialog
package: "./adb.exe" -s 7094181251671BCN -s 7094181251671BCN shell pm list packages
android.amazon.perm is installed
uninstall: "./adb.exe" -s 7094181251671BCN shell pm uninstall -k android.amazon.perm
process time duration: 24 seconds
if i go to adbshell and run his command manually i get:
127|shell@montoya:/ $ adb uninstall -k --user 0 android.amazon.perm
adb uninstall -k --user 0 android.amazon.perm
/system/bin/sh: adb: not found

any ideas how to go about doing this? thanks
 

jocala

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I am trying to follow the uninstall debloating commands from this post:
https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/disable-bloatware-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-t3674629
When using adblink3.5 and use the uninstall option with -k i get a failed message and log shows:

if i go to adbshell and run his command manually i get:


any ideas how to go about doing this? thanks

To run adb commands manually, use the Console button, not ADB Shell. Console opens a terminal on your PC, ADB Shell opens a terminal on your Android device. BTW, doesn't debloating require root?
 

drizzt09

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To run adb commands manually, use the Console button, not ADB Shell. Console opens a terminal on your PC, ADB Shell opens a terminal on your Android device. BTW, doesn't debloating require root?
his post states:
This is as good as it is going to get in terms of getting better performance for us 2nd Gen Fire TV Stick Users out there... until we get root (hopefully)! so doesnt look like this requires root

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To run adb commands manually, use the Console button, not ADB Shell. Console opens a terminal on your PC, ADB Shell opens a terminal on your Android device. BTW, doesn't debloating require root?
when running from console i get this:
C:\adbLink>adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.android.marketplace
Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]

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To run adb commands manually, use the Console button, not ADB Shell. Console opens a terminal on your PC, ADB Shell opens a terminal on your Android device. BTW, doesn't debloating require root?
looks its because i have 5.2.6.1
it is not possible to root the stick and to uninstall/disable/hide system apps with 5.2.6.1
 

Absterok

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Hi, I was using adblink to simply install a few APK files, I was using a newer fire TV and at connecting it says unauthorized and won't go any further?
Any ideas?
S.
 

jocala

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Hi, I was using adblink to simply install a few APK files, I was using a newer fire TV and at connecting it says unauthorized and won't go any further?
Any ideas?
S.

http://www.jocala.com/usbauth.html

Unfortunately, AFTV users now have to authorize adb connections, Android TV users have had to all along. Unneeded PITA, IMHO, but there it is. See the link above for details. If after authorizing you still get the message simply press the Refresh ADB button.
 

ing.mcp

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hi, is it possible to backup everything on the firestick? so i can lets say clone it to other firesticks? and not have to add the accounts or do the long process of register or turning on ADB debugging??? tyvm for the help
 

jocala

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hi, is it possible to backup everything on the firestick? so i can lets say clone it to other firesticks? and not have to add the accounts or do the long process of register or turning on ADB debugging??? tyvm for the help

Basically, what you're asking for is a custom ROM, which isn't possible, at least with current sticks. The best you can do is backup/restore the data portions of /sdcard/.
 

ing.mcp

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thanks

Basically, what you're asking for is a custom ROM, which isn't possible, at least with current sticks. The best you can do is backup/restore the data portions of /sdcard/.

TYVM for your time , i was just wondering if it was possible cuz that would be great , like an iphone, you back up everything and if it gets damaged buy a new one and send everything back, thanks again
 

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adbLink 3.6 released

adbLink v 3.6 released

/sdcard, /data/local/tmp, & /storage
added to presets for file manager

Activity indicator for local restores
now properly resets when job is done.

File manager checks that preset
or ad hoc path exists prior to
directory change via go button.

Android Debug Bridge updated
Version 1.0.39 - 0.0.1-4500957

File manager updated to work with
adb v1.0.39

Fastboot updated
Version 0.0.1-4500957

http://www.jocala.com
 

capTV

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Thumbnails backup broken again v3.6

I have mine on an SD card on my Five TV, and it's throwing the not found error.
 

jocala

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I have mine on an SD card on my Five TV, and it's throwing the not found error.

What's the exact message and where/when does it occur? Is this also reflected in your log?

I'd also check the contents of the /sdcard/xbmc_env.properties file (it points to the location of the external data) and double-check that the files are missing via the file manager or via ADB shell. Also, this is probably not connected, but my gen2 FTV will no longer reliably keep an external sd mounted and other times it complains that the card needs to be formatted.
 

capTV

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From logs:
backup: /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata//Thumbnails: No such file or directory

I checked sdcard root, and I can't see a xbmc_env.properties file using explorer.
 

jocala

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From logs:
backup: /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata//Thumbnails: No such file or directory

I checked sdcard root, and I can't see a xbmc_env.properties file using explorer.

if you don't have an xbmc_env.properties file, Kodi won't know where to find your relocated data. adbLink creates this file when it initially moves your data. Check your external sdcard and see if your data is there. If your data's present you can add the xbmc_env.properties file by hand.
 

capTV

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if you don't have an xbmc_env.properties file, Kodi won't know where to find your relocated data. adbLink creates this file when it initially moves your data. Check your external sdcard and see if your data is there. If your data's present you can add the xbmc_env.properties file by hand.

I set it up in advancedsettings.xml, and I'm comfortable it works since I have thumbnails, and was able to back those up without error.

If I add that file, will it break the other pointer? I have multiple profiles with the same setup (all to the same path, to consolidate them).

Also, is just pulling the kodi dir the same as backup, or is backup grabbing some hidden files, etc? If so, I can do it manually if playing with it may break things.
 

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    adbLink is a companion program for Kodi.

    It works with Kodi for Windows, Mac,Linux and Android

    Global Features

    Manage multiple Kodi devices from one PC
    Edit XML and other files on your devices
    Clone Kodi setups to new devices
    Backup/Restore Kodi setups
    Custom Cache Support for Kodi
    Log file viewer for adbLink/Kodi logs
    Hyperlinked HTML Help

    Android Features

    Install Programs without Android SDK
    ADB/Fastboot enabled command-line
    Busybox for root and non-root
    Built-in WIFI/USB remote
    Move Kodi data to external drives
    Manage devices via USB or IP address
    Root-aware File Manager
    Install/Uninstall Apps

    adbLink is available for Windows, macOS and Linux/ChromeOS

    http://www.jocala.com
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    adbLink 3.6 released

    adbLink v 3.6 released

    /sdcard, /data/local/tmp, & /storage
    added to presets for file manager

    Activity indicator for local restores
    now properly resets when job is done.

    File manager checks that preset
    or ad hoc path exists prior to
    directory change via go button.

    Android Debug Bridge updated
    Version 1.0.39 - 0.0.1-4500957

    File manager updated to work with
    adb v1.0.39

    Fastboot updated
    Version 0.0.1-4500957

    http://www.jocala.com
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    adbLink 5.1 release

    Internal script directory made
    uniform for all architectures.

    Terminal selection expanded.
    Preferences now allows you to
    choose Windows Terminal or
    Command Prompt for Windows,
    Terminal or iTerm for macOS,
    and Gnome Terminal, KDE Console
    or XFCE4 Terminal for Linux.

    Initial support for Intel ChromeOS.
    Tested with ChromeOS Flex.

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    adbLink 3.1 changelog 05/01/17

    The file manager is now root-aware. Perform common file management
    functions (copy,move,rename,mkdir,etc) on the /system and /data
    partitions if your device is rooted.

    When upgrading adbLink versions, data is preserved. Tested
    with adbLink 2.04 and up.

    The database and log files are now stored in a standard
    directory located in the user's $HOME. Mac users can
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    The progress bar activity indicator is back.

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    a device record. In this case, Kodi defaults are assumed.

    Notification messages: toast-style messages or normal style is
    now a preference, with normal set as default.

    A global folder location for files copied from your device
    is set to your system $HOME. Changed to a global location of your
    preference, or overridden by a per-device preference in a
    device record.

    Keypad now uses device address as dialog title

    Log filename defaults to kodi.log or spmc.log depending on
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    System help updated

    http://www.jocala.com

    New video for adbLink v3.1 will be available later this week.