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[No Root] Remove the banner ad on the main screen

Wasn't sure if this has been posted before. Wanted to share.
Connect with adb and run...
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kso.blackbird
reboot
I'm not sure if the -k or --user 0 are necessary but its the same used on the kindle fire
I haven't tested but only way believed to return it is factory reset.

[email protected]:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kso.blackbird
Success
[email protected]:/ $ reboot
It seems to work, thanks!

Somebody sticky this.

krsmit0 said:
Wasn't sure if this has been posted before. Wanted to share.
Connect with adb and run...
I'm not sure if the -k or --user 0 are necessary but its the same used on the kindle fire
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nyln said:
[email protected]:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kso.blackbird
Success
[email protected]:/ $ reboot
It seems to work, thanks!
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So no ROOT needed (no # in the instructions) ? What would be the input to reverse this? It's always good to have the antidote, just in case.

Y314K said:
So no ROOT needed (no # in the instructions) ? What would be the input to reverse this? It's always good to have the antidote, just in case.
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Correct, no root. And without trying it, the only way to return it is a factory reset or a OTA update.

krsmit0 said:
Correct, no root. And without trying it, the only way to return it is a factory reset or a OTA update.
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Well, if you're rooted, you could flash the same firmware again, I assume.
If you have root, couldn't you do:
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
instead?

Sizzlechest said:
Well, if you're rooted, you could flash the same firmware again, I assume.
If you have root, couldn't you do:
instead?
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I don't have root.
This doesn't remove anything from system, so reflashing the firmware is overkill to return this. Just a factory reset should return it although I'm not sure why you would return ads to the stock launcher.

krsmit0 said:
I don't have root.
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Someone who does should attempt that instead. I have root, but I already did the uninstall command.
EDIT: I had a FireTV that I hadn't upgraded to the latest rbox firmware. I upgraded it and ran "pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird" as root and rebooted. The ads are gone.

krsmit0 said:
Correct, no root. And without trying it, the only way to return it is a factory reset or a OTA update.
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Cool. Should be great for my friends on non-Rooted FTVS1-2.
krsmit0 said:
I don't have root.
This doesn't remove anything from system, so reflashing the firmware is overkill to return this. Just a factory reset should return it although I'm not sure why you would return ads to the stock launcher.
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Guessing it should also work on Rooted devices with TWRP. We can just do a Factory Reset in TWRP to get back to normal if needed. Or maybe backup the APK & reinstall it. Maybe you can look at the code needed to reinstall it with the right rights. The APK reinstall could be an option for those on non-Rooted devices that don't which to Factory Reset.
Since Rooted devices have the option to disable & enable then they don't need that option.
Sizzlechest said:
Well, if you're rooted, you could flash the same firmware again, I assume.
If you have root, couldn't you do:
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
instead?
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I wonder if like with the Method 2 Update Blocking for Non-Rooted devices we can do this for non-Rooted devices:
Code:
[STRIKE]pm hide com.amazon.kso.blackbird[/STRIKE]
Code:
[STRIKE]pm unhide com.amazon.kso.blackbird[/STRIKE]
Will test it shortly...
UPDATE: The HIDE command did not work. It did not hide the ad before or after restarting the device. Maybe it's missing something. Not sure. Luckily I a am rooted.
Sizzlechest said:
Someone who does should attempt that instead. I have root, but I already did the uninstall command.
EDIT: I had a FireTV that I hadn't upgraded to the latest rbox firmware. I upgraded it and ran "pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird" as root and rebooted. The ads are gone.
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Thanks for the confirmation. Will test this Method 1 Update Blocking for Rooted devices too in a minute.
All my testing will be on one the same rooted device but with different ADB Shell $ & # options. $ for non-Rooted & # for Rooted.

Y314K said:
Cool. Should be great for my friends on non-Rooted FTVS1-2.
Guessing it should also work on Rooted devices with TWRP. We can just do a Factory Reset in TWRP to get back to normal if needed. Or maybe backup the APK & reinstall it. Maybe you can look at the code needed to reinstall it with the right rights. The APK reinstall could be an option for those on non-Rooted devices that don't which to Factory Reset.
Since Rooted devices have the option to disable & enable then they don't need that option.
I wonder if like with the Method 2 Update Blocking for Non-Rooted devices we can do this for non-Rooted devices:
Code:
[STRIKE]pm hide com.amazon.kso.blackbird[/STRIKE]
Code:
[STRIKE]pm unhide com.amazon.kso.blackbird[/STRIKE]
Will test it shortly...
UPDATE: The HIDE command did not work. It did not hide the add before or after restarting the device. Maybe it's missing something. Not sure. Luckily I a am rooted.
Thanks for the confirmation. Will test this Method 1 Update Blocking for Rooted devices too in a minute.
All my testing will be on one the same rooted device but with different ADB Shell $ & # options. $ for non-Rooted & # for Rooted.
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On the kindle fire, we found no way to return it without a factory reset. i have used this to remove com.amazon.device.software.ota com.amazon.device.software.ota.override, it wont allow me to check if there is a system update any longer. not sure of long term function. Amazon disabled hide at some point on its devices so it wont work on an unrooted device. This has led me to wonder what com.amazon.videoads is and whats its effect if its removed/uninstalled.

krsmit0 said:
On the kindle fire, we found no way to return it without a factory reset. i have used this to remove com.amazon.device.software.ota com.amazon.device.software.ota.override, it wont allow me to check if there is a system update any longer. not sure of long term function. Amazon disabled hide at some point on its devices so it wont work on an unrooted device. This has led me to wonder what com.amazon.videoads is and whats its effect if its removed/uninstalled.
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Yeah, went to backup some system Apps & did find two of them kind of interesting. I am wondering what they would do if disabled.
com.amazon.videoads.app (Could be ads when playing free vids &/or on Prime , not sure)
Tried the following commands. Could not see any difference in UI layout:
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.videoads.app
Code:
pm enable com.amazon.videoads.app
So left it enabled.
Local Recommendation Service (Not sure if it is related to the recommendations on the big banner below the ad banner we just disabled but it probably has to do with the recommendations from other app like Netflix, etc)
Not sure I want to mess with this one...
Backup a few other System apps in ES File Explorer without any Root privileges. And all also included a .systag file too.

hi,
tried this .. pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
removed the banner ad ok.
but when you try .. pm enable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
banner ad does not return ?

john321321 said:
hi,
tried this .. pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
removed the banner ad ok.
but when you try .. pm enable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
banner ad does not return ?
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Did you reboot? I don't know if it matters since I never tried enabling.

john321321 said:
hi,
tried this .. pm disable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
removed the banner ad ok.
but when you try .. pm enable com.amazon.kso.blackbird
banner ad does not return ?
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From what I remember, enable did work for me. Make sure you are at # & reboot/restart your device. The banner will be back.
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Did you reboot? I don't know if it matters since I never tried enabling.
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I think it does matter for it to show again.

Is there a way to remove the new "sponsored" bar in the latest update? It crashes the UI if you scroll over it with the ads disabled/uninstalled

tofu- said:
Is there a way to remove the new "sponsored" bar in the latest update? It crashes the UI if you scroll over it with the ads disabled/uninstalled
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I'm experiencing this too, I tried to uninstall again in case the update added back but it was not there to uninstall. The plus is the sponsored bar is now at the bottom and isn't in my way.

I too am having same issue, can we just get the file from someone on here and reinstall it via adb pm install?

same problem here.
UI crashing...
enigma7820 said:
I too am having same issue, can we just get the file from someone on here and reinstall it via adb pm install?
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have you tried a factory reset? the apk isnt truly uninstalled so reinstalling probably wont work.

I used uninstall not disable, if someone could provide the file from op we can install it back on

Fire 10 2017 on Fire OS 5.6 - uninstall amazon apps

I just got my fire 10 couple of days ago and i was successfully able to adb uninstall some of the amazon apps.
but the next morning, the os updated 5.6 and after a couple of successful adb uninstall, it suddenly gave me an error: "Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]"
it seems like some of the app can be uninstalled but most cant be.
is anyone able to do this on os 5.6?
and are there any other ways to disable some of the apps?

zerotg90 said:
I just got my fire 10 couple of days ago and i was successfully able to adb uninstall some of the amazon apps.
but the next morning, the os updated 5.6 and after a couple of successful adb uninstall, it suddenly gave me an error: "Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]"
it seems like some of the app can be uninstalled but most cant be.
is anyone able to do this on os 5.6?
and are there any other ways to disable some of the apps?
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doesn't work on 5.6, forget it for now... tried everything I could and read a lot, always get the same error you got... patience

I did the same, device shipped with 5.4.1.0, I uninstalled a bunch of system apps via adb (apparently not the correct ota app), came home from work and saw that it had updated to 5.6.0.0 and attempted to uninstall more apps (the correct ota one) and received the same error. I had successfully installed the Play Store and Nova Launcher prior but I'm worried about future updates breaking the nice set up I currently have. Here's hoping someone can get us root access. If not, I'm content with the tablet in it's current state. Great for $100.

woundedworld said:
I did the same, device shipped with 5.4.1.0, I uninstalled a bunch of system apps via adb (apparently not the correct ota app), came home from work and saw that it had updated to 5.6.0.0 and attempted to uninstall more apps (the correct ota one) and received the same error. I had successfully installed the Play Store and Nova Launcher prior but I'm worried about future updates breaking the nice set up I currently have. Here's hoping someone can get us root access. If not, I'm content with the tablet in it's current state. Great for $100.
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which OTA did you uninstall if you happen to remember? mine is running the same version and i want to prevent updates.

Uninstall OTA
phanguy said:
which OTA did you uninstall if you happen to remember? mine is running the same version and i want to prevent updates.
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The following two commands worked on Fire HD8 (7th Gen) with OS 5.3.3.0. It should work for Fire HD10 with OS 5.4.0.0 :
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota

Dan_firehd said:
The following two commands worked on Fire HD8 (7th Gen) with OS 5.3.3.0. It should work for Fire HD10 with OS 5.4.0.0 :
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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Thanks. My only problem/concern now is that I'm on the same version as woundedworld which is 5.4.1.0 and I have no idea where I can find a download for 5.4.0.0 to attempt to downgrade. I may give the commands a shot on mine tonight and hope for the best. Thanks!

Dan_firehd said:
The following two commands worked on Fire HD8 (7th Gen) with OS 5.3.3.0. It should work for Fire HD10 with OS 5.4.0.0 :
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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On FireOS 5.6.0.0 it will give you FAILURE.
But you can instead use two following commands:
pm clear --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm clear --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
Tested it on my FireHD10 (2017) with FireOS 5.6.0.0 and it seemed it worked

Tomatenjoghurt said:
On FireOS 5.6.0.0 it will give you FAILURE.
But you can instead use two following commands:
pm clear --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm clear --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
Tested it on my FireHD10 (2017) with FireOS 5.6.0.0 and it seemed it worked
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"Clear" just clears user data for the packages, but leaves both intact. Meaning, this doesn't uninstall anything.

scolfaro said:
"Clear" just clears user data for the packages, but leaves both intact. Meaning, this doesn't uninstall anything.
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No, but it's helpful if you connect to wifi and it starts downloading an ota package.

crazyates said:
No, but it's helpful if you connect to wifi and it starts downloading an ota package.
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well, seeing that we're on 5.6.0.0, it might be too late for that as well

scolfaro said:
well, seeing that we're on 5.6.0.0, it might be too late for that as well
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Well in case you want to prevent future updates, obviously. Or for anyone who isn't you that wants to prevent updating to 5.6.0.0.
Side note: I'm on 5.4.0.1 on my HD 8 (2017). I can't uninstall OTA & Forced OTA apks, but I have them blocked with No Root Firewall. I also have lock screen Special Offers blocked with No Root Firewall. I have Nova Launcher, Hijacklauncher v3, and Google Play Store. Is there any reason I should stay at 5.4.0.1, or does it not make a difference if I upgrade to 5.6.0.0? I'd still have Google Play, Nova Launcher, hijacklauncher, and blocked special offers, so what am I gaining by staying at 5.4.0.1?

crazyates said:
Well in case you want to prevent future updates, obviously. Or for anyone who isn't you that wants to prevent updating to 5.6.0.0.
Side note: I'm on 5.4.0.1 on my HD 8 (2017). I can't uninstall OTA & Forced OTA apks, but I have them blocked with No Root Firewall. I also have lock screen Special Offers blocked with No Root Firewall. I have Nova Launcher, Hijacklauncher v3, and Google Play Store. Is there any reason I should stay at 5.4.0.1, or does it not make a difference if I upgrade to 5.6.0.0? I'd still have Google Play, Nova Launcher, hijacklauncher, and blocked special offers, so what am I gaining by staying at 5.4.0.1?
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"No Root Firewall" seems to be great and very useful, just installed it (provided it isn't doing anything "funny" with all the data it's funneling)... Do you have any idea about this?

Hey guys,
I am having a problem updating Kindle apps via Playstore. I get the dreaded unable to update error message 505. Also, my device is not listed in the list of devices on Playstore. This occurs on all my Kindle devices which I have the current HD 8 and 10 with software v5.6.00. Any one help me out? Thanks.

scolfaro said:
"No Root Firewall" seems to be great and very useful, just installed it (provided it isn't doing anything "funny" with all the data it's funneling)... Do you have any idea about this?
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I don't think it is. It shows up to the system as a fake vpn, but I don't believe it reroutes that data anywhere. The app hasn't been updated since November of 2014, but it still just works as intended.
tech6 said:
Hey guys,
I am having a problem updating Kindle apps via Playstore. I get the dreaded unable to update error message 505. Also, my device is not listed in the list of devices on Playstore. This occurs on all my Kindle devices which I have the current HD 8 and 10 with software v5.6.00. Any one help me out? Thanks.
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I get the same thing to, but I'm on 5.4.0.1. The play store doesn't have the permissions to overwrite the kindle app that comes on the phone. I'm guessing there's nothing we can do about it at this point?

Ok, that makes sense. Thank you for your input.
Kindle updated again and I see where the Kindle app has updated from version 10... to version 14.... What's interesting about this is although Amazon has updated the Kindle tab, it does not have the same features as the Kindle app offered on the Playstore which is version 8.... Supposedly, we can chose a dark or light theme among other things. However, the Amazon update did not have those features in the updated Kindle app.
crazyates said:
I don't think it is. It shows up to the system as a fake vpn, but I don't believe it reroutes that data anywhere. The app hasn't been updated since November of 2014, but it still just works as intended.
I get the same thing to, but I'm on 5.4.0.1. The play store doesn't have the permissions to overwrite the kindle app that comes on the phone. I'm guessing there's nothing we can do about it at this point?
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crazyates said:
Well in case you want to prevent future updates, obviously. Or for anyone who isn't you that wants to prevent updating to 5.6.0.0.
Side note: I'm on 5.4.0.1 on my HD 8 (2017). I can't uninstall OTA & Forced OTA apks, but I have them blocked with No Root Firewall. I also have lock screen Special Offers blocked with No Root Firewall. I have Nova Launcher, Hijacklauncher v3, and Google Play Store. Is there any reason I should stay at 5.4.0.1, or does it not make a difference if I upgrade to 5.6.0.0? I'd still have Google Play, Nova Launcher, hijacklauncher, and blocked special offers, so what am I gaining by staying at 5.4.0.1?
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I've installed NoRoot Firewall too. Could you please tell me what services must I definitely block so that I could prevent future OTA's from being shoved down my throat?
Also, I got the one with special offers, but to my surprise I still don't see ads on the lockscreen.

Dan_firehd said:
The following two commands worked on Fire HD8 (7th Gen) with OS 5.3.3.0. It should work for Fire HD10 with OS 5.4.0.0 :
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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Hi, I'm new to this. How/where do I do this?

Dankees said:
Hi, I'm new to this. How/where do I do this?
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You do this from the PC side via ADB interface.
Here is a link for more detailed explanation about
"pm uninstall ..." :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-root-cleaner-android-experience-hd8-t3797327

Turning off Auto-Update Kindle Fire HD-10
Dan_firehd said:
The following two commands worked on Fire HD8 (7th Gen) with OS 5.3.3.0. It should work for Fire HD10 with OS 5.4.0.0 :
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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This will work on the FireHD 10 Gen7 w/version 5.6.2.0 too. I use Linux, but it should work the same in Windoze. You must use sudo or su to work as root otherwise it will fail.
USB-connect your Fire to a PC
in terminal:
adb shell
su
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota

Dan_firehd said:
The following two commands worked on Fire HD8 (7th Gen) with OS 5.3.3.0. It should work for Fire HD10 with OS 5.4.0.0 :
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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Success reported on a new Fire HD 10 with 5.6.2.0. How would I check?

Is there a way to completely disable OTA Updates on Rooted Fire HD 10?

A few days ago, I rooted my Amazon Fire HD 10 OS 5.6.0.0 with kingoroot. I've customized my tablet and removed a lot of the unnecessary Amazon apps. I really like how my Amazon Fire HD 10 looks right now and don't want to see it get messed up because of an update.
Is there any sure way to stop the Amazon Fire HD 10 from updating? I removed the DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk from the device already, but I've read elsewhere that simply removing the DeviceSoftwareOTA won't stop the updates from happening. Is there anything else I can do?

Yes, you also need to remove ForcedOTA (com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota). With both of these removed, no updates are possible.

From my experience on HD8 (7th Gen) on OS 5.3.3.0 since September :
Even though I could not root HD8, I was able to "pm uninstall" both com.amazon.device.software.ota and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
Since then, with WiFi connected everyday, it had never updated to a new version of Fire OS.

Since it is rooted, use ES File Explorer (change settings to give it root permission and show hidden files) and rename the file /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip. It uses this file to verify the updates. While you are at it, I need a copy of the otacerts.zip file if you don't mind. I am trying to restore mine and lost it during a factory restore.

Dan_firehd said:
From my experience on HD8 (7th Gen) on OS 5.3.3.0 since September :
Even though I could not root HD8, I was able to "pm uninstall" both com.amazon.device.software.ota and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
Since then, with WiFi connected everyday, it had never updated to a new version of Fire OS.
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what did you set user as I ran this command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.otter.oobe.forced.ota and got user not found

ecwebster31 said:
what did you set user as I ran this command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.otter.oobe.forced.ota and got user not found
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I am not sure what you are asking. I did not "set user".
The following were what I typed:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota

69ragtop said:
Since it is rooted, use ES File Explorer (change settings to give it root permission and show hidden files) and rename the file /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip. It uses this file to verify the updates. While you are at it, I need a copy of the otacerts.zip file if you don't mind. I am trying to restore mine and lost it during a factory restore.
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ES File Explorer has become crapware. Try Amaze file manager... simple, compact, all you need without the unnecessary junk ES tries to foist on you now.

ecwebster31 said:
what did you set user as I ran this command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.otter.oobe.forced.ota and got user not found
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try replacing 0 with current so: -k --user current

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
I tried these two commands and I get a "failed to delete" message which I assume is because I have not rooted the tablet. There is an app called "Settings Database Editor". Does anyone have any experience with that? I used it to successfully disable the lock screen without rooting, but it looks like I'm going to have to take the plunge and root in order to block the OTA updates. (first time working with an android device)

ironlion37 said:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
I tried these two commands and I get a "failed to delete" message which I assume is because I have not rooted the tablet. There is an app called "Settings Database Editor". Does anyone have any experience with that? I used it to successfully disable the lock screen without rooting, but it looks like I'm going to have to take the plunge and root in order to block the OTA updates. (first time working with an android device)
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Most of the ability to disable system apps has been patched already. The command you posted above has long been patched. Settings Database Editor is great and powerful. You're lucky you got the lock.disable to work. 9 times out of 10 it doesn't.
So you are correct. Unless you got any of the known tools to work, the only way to truly stop OTA is to destroy the application that handles them. My HD 8 has been on 5.4.0.0 or less for 2 almost 3 years because the commands you posted above, totally disabled the app.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 using XDA Labs

ironlion37 said:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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DragonFire1024 said:
My HD 8 has been on 5.4.0.0 or less for 2 almost 3 years because the commands you posted above, totally disabled the app.
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Good to know that these two commands is all what's needed. I was just able to successfully execute them on a mtk-su rooted Fire HD 10 "suez" running 5.6.4.0.
Just out of curiosity,
1. Does anybody know what "otter" and "oobe" are supposed to mean, i.e. what com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota is supposed to do?
2. Some people also recommend to get rid of com.amazon.device.software.ota.override — what does this do?
3. Why do some people also remove com.amazon.settings.systemupdates — this is helpful for checking the current OS version, right?
Thank you very much for all your work @DragonFire1024!

anon/droid said:
Good to know that these two commands is all what's needed. I was just able to successfully execute them on a mtk-su rooted Fire HD 10 "suez" running 5.6.4.0.
Just out of curiosity,
1. Does anybody know what "otter" and "oobe" are supposed to mean, i.e. what com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota is supposed to do?
2. Some people also recommend to get rid of com.amazon.device.software.ota.override — what does this do?
3. Why do some people also remove com.amazon.settings.systemupdates — this is helpful for checking the current OS version, right?
Thank you very much for all your work @DragonFire1024!
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The first and second one are applications that grabbed OTA updates sent by Amazon to update the system of your device.vI would assume if one application shuts down the other one takes over. But like most things you need one to work in order for the other to work. If you simply disabled the second one no OTA updates will be sent to your device that will upgrade or change Amazon system like giving you a new version of fire OS.
Removing the third one just disables your ability to tap on the system updates page in the settings application. it will not actually stop any update from taking place on the device if it's disabled. It just removes your ability to get anywhere near the update section or your ability to visually see what's going on there.

[Oreo] have to many bloatware

Hi,
oreo is nice but lg put to many bloatware inside.
I want remove it, but nothing is working.
I used a root uninstaller and titanium backup.
How I can uninstall the bloatware?
I want uninstall youtube because I use youtube advanced.

Well, LG Stock rom's are one of the less populated with bloatware that i know. Youtube is not bloatware... i think you are getting a little wrong about what is bloatware or not (or maybe is because of some confusion with the language )
Anyway, to uninstall those apps (i think you can safely remove youtube, don't know if comes already on stock LG roms) you need root permissions...

Try search on XDA how to unistall with ADB comands. I deleted a few uninteresting apps including YouTube without root

Package Disabler Pro for LG. No root!
Advantage of that is if you screw something up you can just reenable it. Disadvantage is that it doesn't free any storage.

DJPRMF said:
Well, LG Stock rom's are one of the less populated with bloatware that i know.
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It was like that some time ago, but not anymore under Oreo.
DJPRMF said:
Youtube is not bloatware... i think you are getting a little wrong about what is bloatware
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If you can not uninstall an app, it's bloatware
DJPRMF said:
you need root permissions...
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LOL, you don't read my posting right. I wrote I had used a root uninstaller.
gabytzubc said:
Try search on XDA how to unistall with ADB comands. I deleted a few uninteresting apps including YouTube without root
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I know how to uninstall an app with adb. It works no way I know. That's why I asked here for a new opportunity.
If I do uninstall a package I get following error, and the telephone are reboot.
Code:
lucye:/ # pm uninstall com.google.android.youtube
android.os.DeadObjectException
at android.os.BinderProxy.transactNative(Native Method)
at android.os.BinderProxy.transact(Binder.java:766)
at android.os.BinderProxy.shellCommand(Binder.java:820)
at com.android.commands.pm.Pm.runShellCommand(Pm.java:334)
at com.android.commands.pm.Pm.runUninstall(Pm.java:735)
at com.android.commands.pm.Pm.run(Pm.java:174)
at com.android.commands.pm.Pm.main(Pm.java:107)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.nativeFinishInit(Native Method)
at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:284)
I have found the right way:
lucye:/ # am force-stop --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
lucye:/ # pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
Success

flash Los, and buy a Google Pixel or OnePlus next time if this amount of bloatware annoys you (have to say that includes me :/)

MDW 100 said:
flash Los, and buy a Google Pixel or OnePlus next time if this amount of bloatware annoys you (have to say that includes me :/)
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No, I uninstall unwanted apps(bloatware) ?

micgeb said:
No, I uninstall unwanted apps(bloatware) ?
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Glad it worked for ya ?

Debloat?

Now that CCSW is dead, are there any good debloat ADB scripts around?

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What's CCSW?

a good foundation script
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/note-9-debloat-bash-script-t3907659

I used this one from the S20 thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/how-to-ultimate-adb-debloating-thread-t4089089

This new tool looks promising: ADB AppControl https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...easy-management-android-applications-t4147837

Good debloat script
raul6 said:
a good foundation script
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/note-9-debloat-bash-script-t3907659
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This is indeed a very good script from which to pick and choose what you debloat and is by far the best one I have found. What I like about it is that there is a helpful description of what the package does.
I have gone down the ADB debloat route with my Note 20 Ultra

bud7dha said:
This new tool looks promising: ADB AppControl https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...easy-management-android-applications-t4147837
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This worked way better then expected.
I'm not new to ADB, but having the simple GUI to see what you are doing is amazing.
Was able to de-bloat to my desire with no problems at all!
Thanks for sharing!

or you could use package disabler pro from the google store which is even easier.

umx said:
or you could use package disabler pro from the google store which is even easier.
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However, you have to keep re-puchasing it which is dull :crying:

pdagenius said:
However, you have to keep re-puchasing it which is dull :crying:
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I had to purchase for note 9, repurchase for s10 and purchase again for the Note 10 but that one has now worked for the s20 and the note 20. So keeping fingers crossed lol.

If you are on AT&T this might help. I just downloaded ADB and ran the commands below. I hate not having the option of removing apps!
I removed all AT&T preinstalled apps + Samsung Browser, Chrome, Flipboard, and OneDrive.
pm uninstall --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.callprotect
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.thanks
pm uninstall --user 0 net.aetherpal.device
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.iqi
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.personalcloud
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.dh
pm uninstall --user 0 com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.myWireless
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.mobilesecurity
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.tv
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.csoiam.mobilekey
pm uninstall --user 0 com.att.android.attsmartwifi
pm uninstall --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
pm uninstall --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
pm uninstall --user 0 com.dti.att
pm uninstall --user 0 com.microsoft.skydrive

umx said:
or you could use package disabler pro from the google store which is even easier.
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Was using CCSW but stopped working but went back to Package Disabler Pro. I am proficient with adb but don't want yo delete something with it and find out I now need it. Much easier to just disable the app and if for some reason you need it back just reenable it.

ggrant3876 said:
Was using CCSW but stopped working but went back to Package Disabler Pro. I am proficient with adb but don't want yo delete something with it and find out I now need it. Much easier to just disable the app and if for some reason you need it back just reenable it.
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i used to use ccsw they pulled his license not sure why. I prob disabled 80 or so things.. giving more like pure android after that.. and better battery

ggrant3876 said:
Was using CCSW but stopped working but went back to Package Disabler Pro. I am proficient with adb but don't want yo delete something with it and find out I now need it. Much easier to just disable the app and if for some reason you need it back just reenable it.
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From what I see for the Adb commands, the is a package install command which works in a similar way to disable /enable and therefore uninstall is not an issue as the package remains on your phone unless you are rooted.
If you are a little organised and keep a list of what you uninstalling it is not an issue in my opinion.

pdagenius said:
From what I see for the Adb commands, the is a package install command which works in a similar way to disable /enable and therefore uninstall is not an issue as the package remains on your phone unless you are rooted.
If you are a little organised and keep a list of what you uninstalling it is not an issue in my opinion.
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What I've seen on here before, sometimes they use this "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app". I'm just a belts and suspenders kind of gut I guess!