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[How To] Install new voice search and quick search

ONLY WORKS WITH ANDROID 2.2 (FROYO)
For those of you that don't know, Google released a new Voice Search that allows "actions". For more info go Here.
First off, I wanna thank Tsenru, klinster, devlogic, BinaryMan, and Synchromatic @ the CM forum for all the info.
This is instructions for ubuntu so make the proper adjustments for windows if needed.
From ADB
Code:
adb pull /system/app ~/Desktop/app/
adb remount
adb shell rm -f /system/app/VoiceSearch.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch
adb shell rm -f /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Once this is done you can search market for "voice search" and "google search" then after they're installed, reboot.
Now for the next step.
If the search hard key doesn't bring up the quick search box (keyboard input), do this.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
adb reboot
Now all should work!
I had a wierd name for quick search box (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1) so keep that in mind if you have any issues.
Now enjoy you fancy new voice search!

tried everyone's suggestions so far, with your suggestions I get:
rm failed for -f, Read-only file system

Worked for me, thanks!

beyondinferno said:
ONLY WORKS WITH ANDROID 2.2 (FROYO)
Now for the next step.
If the search hard key doesn't bring up the quick search box (keyboard input), do this.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
adb reboot
Now all should work!
I had a wierd name for quick search box (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1) so keep that in mind if you have any issues.
Now enjoy you fancy new voice search!
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Rather then using the command adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
I suggest the command ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
ln -s creates a symbolic link to the file rather then moving the file. It keeps the google search file where the installer put it. If you move the file are you causing an issue in the future when the next upgrade comes around?

mmace said:
tried everyone's suggestions so far, with your suggestions I get:
rm failed for -f, Read-only file system
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adb remount first... and when using rm try busybox...
busybox rm <<file>>

painter_ said:
Rather then using the command adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
I suggest the command ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
ln -s creates a symbolic link to the file rather then moving the file. It keeps the google search file where the installer put it. If you move the file are you causing an issue in the future when the next upgrade comes around?
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Thanks for the tip!
Changing how to now.

Can't wait to try this tonight.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Worked great! thank you!

This worked for me as well. Thanks.

Not having much luck reactivating the search button.
I can confirm that it got the job done cause when I tried again, it popped up an error that the file already exists, so it succeeded in creating the link... any suggestions?

Just tried it, works great. Thanks!

what does adb shell PM uninstall do as opposed to adb shell uninstall

If you have TB, uninstall voice search and google search from backup/restore, then reboot phone and go to market install both, worked for me

andygu3 said:
If you have TB, uninstall voice search and google search from backup/restore, then reboot phone and go to market install both, worked for me
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thanks that worked and it was way easier than adb.

I'd love to have this feature, but I get "failure" when I enter the adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch command. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, except that I have no idea what the difference between Ubuntu and Windows commands are.
Thanks for all the hard work. Any help is greatly appreciated.`
EDITED: I got it working. Not sure how. Even though I got a "failure" during the adb uninstall, the old voice search appears to have uninstalled already. Went to the market and downloaded the new app and it works!

Perilousp69 said:
I'd love to have this feature, but I get "failure" when I enter the adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch command. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, except that I have no idea what the difference between Ubuntu and Windows commands are.
Thanks for all the hard work. Any help is greatly appreciated.`
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I should add I'm running FROYO 2.1, vanilla based on Cynogen's Aug. 13 mod

Working!
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DirtyShroomz said:
Working!
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Can you tell me how you did it? I noticed you had problems earlier.

Perilousp69 said:
Can you tell me how you did it? I noticed you had problems earlier.
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Used SUFBS (or any file explorer). Went to system/app and deleted voicesearch.apk, rebooted, went to market and downloaded voice search

Sorry for bumping the old topic, but does anyone know the difference
between:
com.google.android.voicesearch.x and
com.google.android.voicesearch ??

Universal KF Root (includes 6.2.1!)

AndroidPolice has the downloads and instructions for a new method of rooting. Just tested it, it *does* in fact work.
You will need ADB access (which, if you've rooted before, you probably already have).

I can confirm this works.

Is there any reason to do this if we are still rooted and have the secured rooted ROM installed? Should I wait until/if Amazon pushes the updated on top of my rooted 6.2.1?

Noob questions: Assume that the app goes on the KF of course. Where do the Superuser files get placed? Already have Superuser on the KF from previous root so can I skip this step?
Thanks!

cant find the drivers for my kindle??????? need help
i keep getting devce not found.....

movieaddict said:
cant find the drivers for my kindle??????? need help
i keep getting devce not found.....
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I am not sure if we are talking about the same thing but I think they are included in the Kindle Fire Utility.

Masssy said:
I am not sure if we are talking about the same thing but I think they are included in the Kindle Fire Utility.
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run install_drivers.bat from Kindle Fire Utility 0.6

Nice. Just regain root for 6.2.1.

did that , nothing

Not working here. Noticed that when I hit Root on the new app on the KF, I get this info which was not in the directions. Anyone else? Should these steps be done and in what sequence combined with the published instructions?
Final Steps
On your computer run the following commands:
adb kill-server
adb root
adb shell
Enjoy.

Hellcat6 said:
Not working here. Noticed that when I hit Root on the new app on the KF, I get this info which was not in the directions. Anyone else? Should these steps be done and in what sequence combined with the published instructions?
Final Steps
On your computer run the following commands:
adb kill-server
adb root
adb shell
Enjoy.
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only one not in the instructiosn was adb kill-server and its not really needed.
adb root <-- what you likely missed

Root was made (I guess...).
But I still can't install the market. Because I can't mount system to R/W (with root manager or kindle utility).
Is it normal? :/

Cholo981 said:
Root was made (I guess...).
But I still can't install the market. Because I can't mount system to R/W (with root manager or kindle utility).
Is it normal? :/
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root explorer mounts the system in r/w just fine.
this root works as advertised
ota rootkeeper still works for a temp unroot to watch amazon video.
as far as i can tell everything is the same except we're using superuser app so you have to allow each app permission, it's the only real change i can see
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jcase said:
only one not in the instructiosn was adb kill-server and its not really needed.
adb root <-- what you likely missed
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i needed to use the kill-server command to get my computer to pick up the kindle after the update... others may as well so it's good info

screwyluie said:
root explorer mounts the system in r/w just fine.
this root works as advertised
ota rootkeeper still works for a temp unroot to watch amazon video.
as far as i can tell everything is the same except we're using superuser app so you have to allow each app permission, it's the only real change i can see
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i needed to use the kill-server command to get my computer to pick up the kindle after the update... others may as well so it's good info
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Thanks for the suggestion re: OTA Rootkeeper! Rooted earlier today, but had trouble unrooting to watch videos, and now that's solved!

I haven't got my fire yet but these instructions don't seem very clear; do I have to keep the tablet connected to the PC at all times? Or do I execute the sudo app on the tablet, and then connect it to the PC so I can run the adb commands?

screwyluie said:
root explorer mounts the system in r/w just fine.
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I meant root explorer (I wrote root manager indeed).
If I click on the "mount R/W" button, it doesn't do anything. :/
EDIT: Done. I had to push vending.apk by adb... dunno why.

jcase said:
only one not in the instructiosn was adb kill-server and its not really needed.
adb root <-- what you likely missed
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Working now! Figured out that when installing the script in ADB from the directions, I was not leaving a space before each instance of "/system". Duh. Got Market working again as well. Thanks Developers!

Hellcat6 said:
Not working here. Noticed that when I hit Root on the new app on the KF, I get this info which was not in the directions. Anyone else? Should these steps be done and in what sequence combined with the published instructions?
Final Steps
On your computer run the following commands:
adb kill-server
adb root
adb shell
Enjoy.
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You need to finish the job with these steps (taken from the androidpolice post):
Code:
adb remount
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb install com.noshufou.android.su-1.apk
adb reboot

Help! I'm stuck at this step:
adb install com.noshufou.android.su-1.apk
The prompt says it can't find the file. What am I missing?
Thanks!
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I think I figure it out. The Fire is rooted again. I just need to fiddle with OTA Rootkeeper to be able to watch video streaming again.
Thank you for this thread.

I can run all the steps i just gotta be able to remove the original superuser app that i had before this one. Can someone please tell me how to go about this.

Removing ads on 5.1.1

I have found a way to remove ads on 5.1.1, it is exactly the same way as 5.0.1 except you NEED root for it to work.
Type in the following commands in a command prompt. Be sure USB debugging is on and it is securely connected to your computer. Although you do type reboot as the last command, the tablet turns off, just press the power button . This was successful on two of my tablets.
Code:
adb shell
su
At this point grant superuser access from the tablet
Code:
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso
exit
reboot
In theory this should work from a terminal emulator straight on your tablet but I have not tried it out
EDIT:
I should have explained the process better as some people are getting confused.
1. Make sure you have the correct drivers and USB debugging turned on your tablet.
2. Download this one click tool to gain root access if you have not done so already. Make sure to disable OTA updates from the tool as well (not necessary for removing ads but will be useful in the future).
3. Open a command window on your computer and type the commands above. If you have root you should get a
Code:
#
symbol after typing the su command.

Hello, it's my first post here so I apologize if the question is basic - I went thru all of the steps in other fourms last night and got Google Play to install just fine and even temporarily I appear to get the lock ads to remove but at best that doesn't seem to last past a reboot. After some further reading I found that unfortunately the kindle did a OTA update to 5.1.1 and that explains the reason I've been unable to permanently get rid of those lock ads.
I read your post, but I'm unclear on what I need to do to get root access (I mean without completely rooting the thing) I ran ADB from a windows command line, but I get a "not found" command when i type in SU..here's what it looks like (I'm putting my typing in bold, and the auto generated command line stuf in regular):
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c:\amazon>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
127:[email protected]:/ $
=====================================
Since I've only done the automated scrip that is supposed to allow google play and remove ads, I didn't really expect to have root access, but I'm hoping there's some way I can get this to work without trying to fully root the kindle. If I have to go that route I might as well get rid of the entire Kindle OS... I don't actually want to do that, as I use amazon prime so a lot of the default junk that comes with this kindle is useful.

Big-T said:
Hello, it's my first post here so I apologize if the question is basic - I went thru all of the steps in other fourms last night and got Google Play to install just fine and even temporarily I appear to get the lock ads to remove but at best that doesn't seem to last past a reboot. After some further reading I found that unfortunately the kindle did a OTA update to 5.1.1 and that explains the reason I've been unable to permanently get rid of those lock ads.
I read your post, but I'm unclear on what I need to do to get root access (I mean without completely rooting the thing) I ran ADB from a windows command line, but I get a "not found" command when i type in SU..here's what it looks like (I'm putting my typing in bold, and the auto generated command line stuf in regular):
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c:\amazon>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
127:[email protected]:/ $
=====================================
Since I've only done the automated scrip that is supposed to allow google play and remove ads, I didn't really expect to have root access, but I'm hoping there's some way I can get this to work without trying to fully root the kindle. If I have to go that route I might as well get rid of the entire Kindle OS... I don't actually want to do that, as I use amazon prime so a lot of the
default junk that comes with this kindle is useful.
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Yeah it could have been better explained, they meant that process works if your tablet is rooted.
You won't get root commands to work in shell like that if it isn't rooted. Like it says the su file isn't there.
A lot changed yesterday with respect to 5.1.1 and root.
So you could use the temporary root found yesterday to gain access. Should be able to disable it from there. (First two code boxes there show the temp root access and the resulting prompt, the third lets you make it permanent). Though not sure why rooting it is tantamount to removing the entire OS tbh anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/root-t3272362

Pond-life said:
Yeah it could have been better explained, they meant that process works if your tablet is rooted.
You won't get root commands to work in shell like that if it isn't rooted. Like it says the su file isn't there.
A lot changed yesterday with respect to 5.1.1 and root.
So you could use the temporary root found yesterday to gain access. Should be able to disable it from there. (First two code boxes there show the temp root access and the resulting prompt, the third lets you make it permanent). Though not sure why rooting it is tantamount to removing the entire OS tbh anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/root-t3272362
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Thank you! It appears I finally got the ads cleared permanently although I had a few hiccups along the way. I'm going to try to step-by-step this for anyone else that may have problem like I did (First andriod device, first time messing with one)
1) Got my kindle yesterday and it did an automatic over the air update to 5.1.1 - Found instructions for installing the google play store and removing ads in this excellent thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/installing-google-framework-playstore-t3216122
2) Downloaded "Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip" file from rootjunkysdl.com but had some problems getting my device to recognize correctly. I found the only drivers to work on two seperate computers were from the amazon website https://developer.amazon.com/public/resources/development-tools/ide-tools/tech-docs/05-setting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing#Introduction
3) After I got the drivers to install I ran the "1-Install-Play-Store.bat" file from step #1. The batch file guided me thru everything and the Google Playstore worked just fine. At first I thought I got rid of the lock screen ads as well, but after my first reboot the ads came back.
4) This thread pointed out that with the new 5.1.1 updated you had to have root access enabled. I tried to do so, but the commands weren't working. The problem was, I was missing a critical step that wasn't explicitly stated in the other threads YOU MUST INSTALL THE ROOT_FIRE.ZIP and point your command prompt window to this extracted folder...even though the zip file in step#1 has an adb.exe it's missing other files to get you root acees
http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Amazon%20Fire%205th%20gen
5) After unpacking and running the commands as provided, the ads are gone. I'm attaching a link to a screenshot of my command window so folks can see what they should be typing in:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/icyyzr14limkosu/Capture.JPG?dl=0

Big-T said:
Thank you! It appears I finally got the ads cleared permanently although I had a few hiccups along the way. I'm going to try to step-by-step this for anyone else that may have problem like I did (First andriod device, first time messing with one)
1) Got my kindle yesterday and it did an automatic over the air update to 5.1.1 - Found instructions for installing the google play store and removing ads in this excellent thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/installing-google-framework-playstore-t3216122
2) Downloaded "Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip" file from rootjunkysdl.com but had some problems getting my device to recognize correctly. I found the only drivers to work on two seperate computers were from the amazon website https://developer.amazon.com/public/resources/development-tools/ide-tools/tech-docs/05-setting-up-your-kindle-fire-tablet-for-testing#Introduction
3) After I got the drivers to install I ran the "1-Install-Play-Store.bat" file from step #1. The batch file guided me thru everything and the Google Playstore worked just fine. At first I thought I got rid of the lock screen ads as well, but after my first reboot the ads came back.
4) This thread pointed out that with the new 5.1.1 updated you had to have root access enabled. I tried to do so, but the commands weren't working. The problem was, I was missing a critical step that wasn't explicitly stated in the other threads YOU MUST INSTALL THE ROOT_FIRE.ZIP and point your command prompt window to this extracted folder...even though the zip file in step#1 has an adb.exe it's missing other files to get you root acees
http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Amazon%20Fire%205th%20gen
5) After unpacking and running the commands as provided, the ads are gone. I'm attaching a link to a screenshot of my command window so folks can see what they should be typing in:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/icyyzr14limkosu/Capture.JPG?dl=0
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Think it might depend when you downloaded the Amazon-Fire-5th-Gen-Install-Play-Store.zip, the zip has been around for some time and he updated it several times last night and somewhat confusingly kept the same name for it and the batch file inside.
The current zip and a few other versions last night has the root riles in the "files" directory that the batch uses them from there. Even then the order of the commands isn't ideal I don't think as the block the ads one comes in the install google play one before the root install which it relies on it.
I think if adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso was moved to the blocking 5.1.1 OTA section and updated the same way those OTA hides were to
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso"
so that section would be
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.otaverifier"
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota"
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.settings.systemupdates"
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso"
5? You know everything failed in that pic right?

Pond-life said:
5? You know everything failed in that pic right?
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Yeah, lol! [laughing with not at] It looks like the commands are failing because he's already in su! Something weird happened at the line:
adb wait-for-device && adb shell
. . . and he went into su (#), so subsequent shell and su fail, but the "pm hide" works! But then the one "exit" takes him out, as though he actually was only in shell. This is really strange.

Worked perfectly! Thanks

I was having issues with the supertool and even another manual entry way of blocking ads, but this seems to have worked.
Thank you!

If you're rooted, why not use an app instead of doing this via adb.
S6 EDGE TMO

dEris said:
If you're rooted, why not use an app instead of doing this via adb.
S6 EDGE TMO
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Amazon lockscreen ads are not the same as google ads. The lockscreen ads don't go away with ad blockers. That was the first thing I tried after root. Of course, someone could just make an app that runs this script specifically for this device but I find this way pretty simple

phonehunter59 said:
Amazon lockscreen ads are not the same as google ads. The lockscreen ads don't go away with ad blockers. That was the first thing I tried after root. Of course, someone could just make an app that runs this script specifically for this device but I find this way pretty simple
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You can disable apps with app freezer apps in the play store. Therefore, instead of using adb to disable apps, use an app. App app app lol
S6 EDGE TMO

how to stop ota update on nougat

I have my Nexus Player with TWRP and AOSP kernel installed, and it is rooted.
So, I was so annoyed with the monthly forced OTA updates. I had been trying so many things, and finally it worked!!
I simply added the following lines in the script which runs when booting;
su -c am force-stop com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateGcmTaskService
su -c am force-stop com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService
su -c am force-stop com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateActivity
su -c am force-stop com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateActivity
su -c am force-stop com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdatePanoActivity
su -c am force-stop com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateService
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateActivity
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService$ActiveReceiver
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService$Receiver
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService$SecretCodeReceiver
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateActivity
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdatePanoActivity
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateService$Receiver
su -c pm disable com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateService$SecretCodeReceiver
I'm not sure if the former part and the latter are both necessary because I didn't wanna get bothered to wait for daily OTA update reboot to check.
Hope this helps others.

Does this prevent the ability to update from play store? Also how exactly did u make/add this script to the nexus player? Thanks!
*edit* I emulated init.d with kerneladuiter and pasted your scrips to a profile I made called 99user. Run script before hand and showed all of them as disabled and great to see I can still download and update apps via play store...... Now to give it few days and see if any update tries to happen. Thanks bud! Was on newest 7.1.2 so will c what happens.... Don't want Oreo on np

Hello,
I would like to know exactly where do I put this script at.
Thanks,

k-bull said:
Hello,
I would like to know exactly where do I put this script at.
Thanks,
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In kernelauditer, which you can dl from playstore, you select emulate init.d than also in the menu you can make a script, paste the above commands and name the script..... Think tho i still had my np booting into twrp, not booting automatically now that i uninstalled playservices updates, which also fixed the control from not working properly

Hi All,
On 7.1 - automatically downloading Oreo so trying the above.
downloaded kernelauditer. Added the script. emulated init.d
Does this stop an existing download from completing or do I need to do something additional? Once saving the script, is anything else required?

I just did it slightly different and so far so good... I flashed the factory 7.1.2 image, TWRP and Magisk. I started up, registered and immediately disabled Wifi before it could update to Oreo. I then opened ADB shell and just hid the update app.
su -c pm hide com.google.android.gms/.update
su -c pm hide com.google.android.gsf/.update
Nevermind... Just did it anyhow.

Hey all, thanks a million for the hard work and the script provided. Great tip great job. On my LG Aristo 2 through Metro PCS, I've found in the Developer Options the ability to uncheck "Automatic System Updates" which can potentially save a ton of headache should the update download and store into my phone cache anyway (merely a system update, 'security patch' to botch phone modders I'd assume :/ ) Anyway, I have TWRP installed and don't want to use LG Bridge for the 3rd time just because that stupid update decided to force itself into my life lol. Great job again and a much thanks!
PS has anyone had any luck with putting the old "FOTAkill.apk" into the /system/app folder, or is that a dated method?

[ROOT][GUIDE][2018] Enable Google Play Services & Play Store

I hereby discontinue support for my Fire TV Guides and Apps. I've been a big fan of Fire TV devices for the last 2-3 years, but Amazon has now with each firmware further limited the possibilities of a configurable Android environment and even destroyed standard Android commands. This goes too far for me now.
I can recommend the following devices to anyone who wants to have a reasonable and much better Android TV experience, which I now use myself and am enthusiastic about:
Mi Box
Mi Box S
Sony Android TV (ATV3 platform, eg. XF7, XF8, XF9 or higher)

Thank you very much for all you do.

Thanks! Can't wait to try it out!

Does it works on fire stick 1?
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Antieco said:
Does it works on fire stick 1?
Enviado desde mi A0001 mediante Tapatalk
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If it is rooted, then yes.

Fire OS 6
Hi.
My device has Fire OS 6. Does anyone know how to root it and if this will work with it?
Thanks.

mcardia said:
Hi.
My device has Fire OS 6. Does anyone know how to root it and if this will work with it?
Thanks.
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There is no root option for Fire OS 6.x at the moment and probably there will be none in the future.

I get sed: not found on step 1

Antieco said:
I get sed: not found on step 1
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Please install BusyBox.

i managed to edit build.prop manually with your mod values.
I just cannot see any apps, i think i mess some amazon stuff, it boots, loads the default launcher, but cannot see any apps, so cannot run gapps to use leanback launcher, is there a way to run apps from adb or something? i googled and I read that in order to launch an app i need package name? any help will be welcomed

Antieco said:
i managed to edit build.prop manually with your mod values.
I just cannot see any apps, i think i mess some amazon stuff, it boots, loads the default launcher, but cannot see any apps, so cannot run gapps to use leanback launcher, is there a way to run apps from adb or something? i googled and I read that in order to launch an app i need package name? any help will be welcomed
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please write output of "adb shell pm list packages | grep google" and send me the gapps logs:
open_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz
open_gapps_log.txt
To start an app use:
adb shell am start -n com.package.name/.MainActivity
You can find out the package names and activities with the App "Activities".
Example:
adb shell am start -n org.xbmc.kodi/.Splash

rainman74 said:
please write output of "adb shell pm list packages | grep google" and send me the gapps logs:
open_gapps_debug_logs.tar.gz
open_gapps_log.txt
To start an app use:
adb shell am start -n com.package.name/.MainActivity
You can find out the package names and activities with the App "Activities".
Example:
adb shell am start -n org.xbmc.kodi/.Splash
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Code:
adb shell pm list packages | grep google
package:com.google.android.configupdater
package:com.google.android.gsf.notouch
package:com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
package:com.google.android.gms
package:com.google.android.gsf
package:com.google.android.backuptransport
many thanks!!

I probably mess it, following your guide when disabling Amazon bloatware..

Antieco said:
Code:
adb shell pm list packages | grep google
package:com.google.android.configupdater
package:com.google.android.gsf.notouch
package:com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
package:com.google.android.gms
package:com.google.android.gsf
package:com.google.android.backuptransport
many thanks!!
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Everything is installed correctly. Is it possible that you are using the Amazon TV Launcher? If so, you will not see the Play Store because the launcher does not display any system apps. Please try instead of AppStarter or HALauchner or start the Play Store via adb.
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.activities.TvMainActivity

rainman74 said:
Everything is installed correctly. Is it possible that you are using the Amazon TV Launcher? If so, you will not see the Play Store because the launcher does not display any system apps. Please try instead of AppLauncher or HALauchner or start the Play Store via adb.
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.activities.TvMainActivity
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yesss it worked, i missed this
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.activities.TvMainActivity

Antieco said:
yesss it worked, i missed this
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.android.vending/com.google.android.finsky.activities.TvMainActivity
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Perfect! Sorry, I meant the AppStarter or HALauncher above. I also picked up this hint in the first post.

i cant make leanback launcher work, how do i install it?

Antieco said:
i cant make leanback launcher work, how do i install it?
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For the Leanback Launcher you have to use this guide

rainman74 said:
For the Leanback Launcher you have to use this guide
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do i need to modify gapps-config.txt and reinstall gapps? as i see leanback launcher is on the text and it wasnt on this guide

Antieco said:
do i need to modify gapps-config.txt and reinstall gapps? as i see leanback launcher is on the text and it wasnt on this guide
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Yes, you need gapps-config.txt from the other guide and have to reinstall gapps. But you can skip step 5. Allow Google registration (NoTouchAuthDelegate).