Is there a way to completely disable OTA Updates on Rooted Fire HD 10? - Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.

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Disable system apps without root (even those with disabled Disable button)

You can disable all system apps without root even those that cannot be disabled from Settings - like Mcafee an LG Health:
- Install adb
- connect your phone and turn on usb debugging
- find the name of the app you want to block with:
adb shell pm list packages
(You can filter the results on windows by adding | findstr "TERM" or | grep "TERM" on linux / mac where you would replace TERM with the word you are looking for. This would look like:
- adb shell pm list packages | findstr "inputmethod"
adb shell pm list packages | grep "inputmethod"
- "Hide" the app with:
adb shell pm hide "packagename"
(where you would replace "packagename" with the name acquired in step 3)
(https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3eav7t/get_rid_of_unwanted_system_apps_adb_shell_pm_hide/)
I thought it just hides apps, but I googled it and it seams it really disables apps. I tried it with com.lge.mlt, Mcafee and LG Health and now I get more than 5 hours of SoT compared to 3 hours before.
If you have LG PC Suite installed, you already have working adb in its folder...
Little correction to above manual: Once you run adb shell you don't have to keep running it. You're already in the shell.
adb shell
pm list packages -e (the e will show only ones that are enabled)
pm hide "package.name"
exit
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
KuGeL94 said:
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
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It worked when the initial post was made - seems that Android stopped that in an update around August 2016.
However, since this comes up high on a google search (which I just did) I thought I'd post for anyone running across it.
You can achieve similar on even Oreo, at least on a Huawei device, by using "pm uninstall -k --user 0 packagename" (Replace packagename with relevant full package name).
This uninstalls the app for the current user only (user 0) (so doesn't need root) so if you do a factory reset (and I guess an OTA upgrade) the app will return. It does seem to uninstall rather than hide though - so obviously be cautious and take a back up first in case you have to do a factory reset.
Hope that helps the next person finding this thread on a search!
gonzo99 said:
It worked when the initial post was made - seems that Android stopped that in an update around August 2016.
However, since this comes up high on a google search (which I just did) I thought I'd post for anyone running across it.
You can achieve similar on even Oreo, at least on a Huawei device, by using "pm uninstall -k --user 0 packagename" (Replace packagename with relevant full package name).
This uninstalls the app for the current user only (user 0) (so doesn't need root) so if you do a factory reset (and I guess an OTA upgrade) the app will return. It does seem to uninstall rather than hide though - so obviously be cautious and take a back up first in case you have to do a factory reset.
Hope that helps the next person finding this thread on a search!
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Ha! yeah, I was just doing some research and you are right on all three accounts.
1. This is top in google search
2. The PM Uninstall command works great!
3. Its really really gone so be careful!
gonzo99 said:
It worked when the initial post was made - seems that Android stopped that in an update around August 2016.
However, since this comes up high on a google search (which I just did) I thought I'd post for anyone running across it.
You can achieve similar on even Oreo, at least on a Huawei device, by using "pm uninstall -k --user 0 packagename" (Replace packagename with relevant full package name).
This uninstalls the app for the current user only (user 0) (so doesn't need root) so if you do a factory reset (and I guess an OTA upgrade) the app will return. It does seem to uninstall rather than hide though - so obviously be cautious and take a back up first in case you have to do a factory reset.
Hope that helps the next person finding this thread on a search!
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should become a sticky. we could make a script for samsung bloatware
gonzo99 said:
It worked when the initial post was made - seems that Android stopped that in an update around August 2016.
However, since this comes up high on a google search (which I just did) I thought I'd post for anyone running across it.
You can achieve similar on even Oreo, at least on a Huawei device, by using "pm uninstall -k --user 0 packagename" (Replace packagename with relevant full package name).
This uninstalls the app for the current user only (user 0) (so doesn't need root) so if you do a factory reset (and I guess an OTA upgrade) the app will return. It does seem to uninstall rather than hide though - so obviously be cautious and take a back up first in case you have to do a factory reset.
Hope that helps the next person finding this thread on a search!
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Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. Even on Marshmallow, the hide and unblock commands don't work, so this is probably the only way to get rid of bloatware. But the uninstall command is a bit dangerous since the changes are permanent, is there a way to get the app back once uninstalled?
Great, the pm uninstall command working perfectly on a MI6 without root, I've successfully removed some annoying apps
This didn't work on my Samsung but I am not surprised.
iloveoreos said:
This didn't work on my Samsung but I am not surprised.
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I have a galaxy note 9 with Oreo and I do not want to update it to Pie so i was trying to disable com.wssyncmlmd but with no success with the commands in this thread, the problem is that I want to disable it, not uninstall it!
If you want to uninstall bloatware apps you can use:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 "app.name"
I can tell you it works uninstalling system apps like linkedin and facebook
If you could help me figuring out a way to only disable (or at least back up) the system update app I'd be very thankful!
prahladyeri said:
Thanks, this is exactly what I was looking for. Even on Marshmallow, the hide and unblock commands don't work, so this is probably the only way to get rid of bloatware. But the uninstall command is a bit dangerous since the changes are permanent, is there a way to get the app back once uninstalled?
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Yes just run
adb shell pm unhide "packagename"

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.
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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?

Possible to ADB into Second Space???

IMO, the best feature of MIUI and never had a chance to use it till now(been running very old xiaomi devices and they all finally broke)
not really shocked to see that despite being introduced in MIUI8, 2 versions later and it's still buggy... and it seems that not many people are using it, else the bugs would have been caught.
I'm now in the setting up/ messing with it phase and has ran into the 1st glaring issue,
How do i get adb into second space?
running Saki's ADBFastboot tools, i have access to the system, but it shows as 1st space system, even when phone is logged into 2nd space.
i'm trying to remove the same bloatware in second space. bloatware is already removed in 1st space.
found the solution; manual remove bloatware in 2nd space via adb shell command.
in the command string, --user 10 is 2nd space, --user 0 is 1st space;
therefore, to remove bloatware in 2nd space;
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 10 package.name
nvm, ignore the "solution"
they don't work once the phone is rebooted... the uninstalled apps on second space gets reinstalled again.
have u found solution?
I found the solution, it works great!
use this code
Code:
pm disable-user --user 10 <package_name>
I have tried to restart, and it works!
but, there are few apps cannot be disabled.
Just dont uninstall, but disable the apps.
Works for me on my Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, but the user was number 999:
pm disable-user --user 999 <package_name>
Thanks

HD10 (2019): Use Amazon prime video app without completing tablet amazon-registration

Is there an option to use the Amazon prime video app on a HD10 (2019) without completing the Amazon registration for the tablet? Just log in to the app solely?
Thank's for help/ideas!
SerialK9 said:
Is there an option to use the Amazon prime video app on a HD10 (2019) without completing the Amazon registration for the tablet? Just log in to the app solely?
Thank's for help/ideas!
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Why can't you complete registration? If you are able to root, you might have some options...
Michajin said:
Why can't you complete registration? If you are able to root, you might have some options...
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I disabled ota via adb and alerted the launcher and somehow I fear to lose those modifications more easily the more "access" I grant Amazon to the tablet.. Tell me, am I too cautious?
SerialK9 said:
I disabled ota via adb and alerted the launcher and somehow I fear to lose those modifications more easily the more "access" I grant Amazon to the tablet.. Tell me, am I too cautious?
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What version are you on? I have found that you wont take the update if you enable the apps as long as you dont reboot (just disable the OTA again when you are done). But i am curious what apps you disabled that would prevent registration... If you only disabled the ones for the OTA then you should be able to register. I have a few of these with the OTA's disabled. I have (1) on 7.3.1.0 and (2) on 7.3.1.1 and all are registered. The latest is 7.3.1.2, if you are on that you might as well do what you need then disable whenever you want...
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Michajin said:
What version are you on? I have found that you wont take the update if you enable the apps as long as you dont reboot (just disable the OTA again when you are done). But i am curious what apps you disabled that would prevent registration... If you only disabled the ones for the OTA then you should be able to register. I have a few of these with the OTA's disabled. I have (1) on 7.3.1.0 and (2) on 7.3.1.1 and all are registered. The latest is 7.3.1.2, if you are on that you might as well do what you need then disable whenever you want...
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The apps i disabled -
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
The one that could cause the registration error i keep enabled. ..
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
Michajin said:
What version are you on? I have found that you wont take the update if you enable the apps as long as you dont reboot (just disable the OTA again when you are done). But i am curious what apps you disabled that would prevent registration... If you only disabled the ones for the OTA then you should be able to register. I have a few of these with the OTA's disabled. I have (1) on 7.3.1.0 and (2) on 7.3.1.1 and all are registered. The latest is 7.3.1.2, if you are on that you might as well do what you need then disable whenever you want...
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The apps i disabled -
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
The one that could cause the registration error i keep enabled. ..
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
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I'm on 7.3.1.0 and want to stay there..
I've disabled
com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
com.amazon.device.software.ota
com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
And I think that one too but I have to check:
com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.
Because of your suggestion I registered yesterday which worked fine.
Have to check the disabled state toady then..

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!

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