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Spyware preloaded on z3 phones? Baidu

So I just ran across this. I was able to find the baidu folder in question. Have any of you found this or know anything about it?
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...7uOd0zoUs7lk9k38g&sig2=G0GrwgJd5biYyaP0UZtNJg
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http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/10/2...pyware/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
This thread appears to have the most information
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xper...n-starting-phone-each-time/td-p/819877/page/6
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with out reading all the forums... would this affect the USA models released on 11/2/2014?

Sounds like it, I can not tell you for sure though. But apparently apps like esfile explorer load it too. It appears to be some sort of push service. It is part of the Xperia app to remotely find and wipe an Xperia phone. But it is constantly communicating with Chinese based ips.
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About haft a year until now, almost manufacturers intergrated Baidu Location tracking for China compatible.

Just like removing "What's New" from NavRing (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...-rootremove-whats-navring-small-apps-t2902419), you can use ADB on unrooted devices to block it.
Code:
adb shell pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android

adamk7 said:
Just like removing "What's New" from NavRing (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...-rootremove-whats-navring-small-apps-t2902419), you can use ADB on unrooted devices to block it.
Code:
adb shell pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android
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When I tried this on my Z3 I was getting the new Block status = false, when I looked at my Current Running Apps I noticed that the name was com.sonymobile.mx.android:bdservice , so I tried it again with the additional part of the name and it told me that it was blocked.
Anyway, I rebooted and for my surprise the baidu folder was there again and it was created after the reboot, so it seems that it's not working after all.
**Edit** just saw that it came back so I checked again and noticed that the service running on MyXperia app was com.sonymobile.mx.android:bdservice_V1, so I did the same blocking that one, it was successful, rebooted and there it is again.**

erasat said:
When I tried this on my Z3 I was getting the new Block status = false, when I looked at my Current Running Apps I noticed that the name was com.sonymobile.mx.android:bdservice , so I tried it again with the additional part of the name and it told me that it was blocked.
Anyway, I rebooted and for my surprise the baidu folder was there again and it was created after the reboot, so it seems that it's not working after all.
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As per the reddit comments, try:
pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android
Clean the data of the MyXperia App
Reboot
Delete the "baidu" folder manually
Reboot
Also, as mentionned earlier, some other apps can also initiate it - noteably the ES suite

adamk7 said:
As per the reddit comments, try:
pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android
Clean the data of the MyXperia App
Reboot
Delete the "baidu" folder manually
Reboot
Also, as mentionned earlier, some other apps can also initiate it - noteably the ES suite
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I tried to follow this instructions but when I try pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android, the block status says False, if I try the other 2 that I mentioned in my previous post then it changes to Block = true.
In addition to that, when I go to the my Xperia App I can't Clean Data, just cache, so I do it, then the reboot but then it keeps coming back, maybe because it is not simply working as per instructions.

*EDIT: Nevermind me. What I said was covered above.

adamk7 said:
As per the reddit comments, try:
pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android
Clean the data of the MyXperia App
Reboot
Delete the "baidu" folder manually
Reboot
Also, as mentionned earlier, some other apps can also initiate it - noteably the ES suite
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ack154 said:
*EDIT: Nevermind me. What I said was covered above.
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Thanks for your help attempts, I really appreciate it, but like I mentioned, I'm already doing that, but in my case it's not working as expected. I had ES File Explorer Installed but after reading that it may be linked to it also, I uninstalled it, rebooted and tried all this again, just with the same results.

So you've got ADB working, right? You do "adb devices" and get a response back with your device serial #, right?
Once you have that, run "adb shell" as its own command. Then do the "pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android" and see what you get.

ack154 said:
So you've got ADB working, right? You do "adb devices" and get a response back with your device serial #, right?
Once you have that, run "adb shell" as its own command. Then do the "pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android" and see what you get.
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No, I was not using the adb devices first as I was using the same instructions that were posted to block the WhatsNew option, I was just going straigth to adb shell and then the rest.
So, to be sure and very optimistic I just did the whole process, step by step, beginning with adb devices and waiting for the serial number and then going from there to adb shell but I just got the exact same results, no pm block com.sonymobile.mx.android, it just always say False, and then can't clean data on my Xperia App, just cache. After trying to complete the whole process of deleting folders and rebooting I just got frustrated again to see the folder created again and my Xperia app still running with the com.sonymobile.mx.android:bdservice_V1 process linked to it.

I just got it working, it seems that my problem was that I had the my Xperia app activated as a Device Administrator, that was preventing everything from work. After deactivating it and do the process and reboot, I no longer have the folder, feel a little more relief now, thanks.

erasat said:
I just got it working, it seems that my problem was that I had the my Xperia app activated as a Device Administrator, that was preventing everything from work. After deactivating it and do the process and reboot, I no longer have the folder, feel a little more relief now, thanks.
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Thanks for your updates on this.

I had this folder on my moto G 4.4.4 stock no rooted , deleted it , it has not come back .

After the last update i deleted the folder and it's gone permanently from my device. Bye bye Baidu!

[How-To] Block OTA Updates Without Root (or a router) on Fire OS 5

With the new Fire OS 5 update we can use the Debloater tool to disable APKs/services responsible for automatic updating. This was not previously possibly due to Fire OS 3 being built on Android 4.2.2 and the Debloater process needing Android 4.4.x+. No more worrying if your router is blocking everything properly. And of course... no root needed!
Disable Update w/o Root Steps:
1. Enable USB Debugging on your Fire TV (or TV Stick) (how-to here)
2. Setup adbFire on your computer and establish a connection to your Fire TV[Stick] (how-to here)
3. Setup Debloater tool (how-to here)
4A. In the Debloater tool, check off the APK below then hit the "Apply" button:
DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk (com.amazon.device.software.ota)
4B. Instead of using Debloater Tool you can just send the following ADB command:
Code:
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota
Unlike the pm disable command, hide disables the apk without root.
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After hiding the apk your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick will no longer get OTA updates.
If you go into Settings > System > About you can no longer check for updates... yay.
To undo the block you can simply "unhide" each apk using the Debloater tool or run:
Code:
adb shell pm unhide com.amazon.device.software.ota
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Be careful if you try to disable other system apps. If you disable something important and the device won't start up.. you'll have to perform a factory reset to fix the issue (not sure if possible with stick?). Have more apks to disable to reduce unneeded system processes? please share.
TL;DR
You gotta update to Fire OS 5.x in order to block updates without root (or router).
I know this defeats the purpose of blocking updates since you want to stay on old fw/sw... but science!
This may not work on all future Fire OS 5.x+ builds. Tested on FireTV Stick with Early Developer 5.0.3 build.

Thank you for this info.

Can anybody confirm this is working ? I have not received my AFTV2 yet.

Does this survive reboot?

Received my Firetv 2 and I can confirm it works, it even survives a reboot. To me this is the best method of blocking the Amazon updates.
Thanks mister LakituLives for writing this up

Does this work on the Firetv 1? Or only on the 4K fire TV. When I try to run debloater on the firetv 1 it keep saying unsupported. Thanks.

I assume you´re not running Fire OS 5 on the aTV 1. With Fire OS 3 this can´t be done this way.

slybas said:
Received my Firetv 2 and I can confirm it works, it even survives a reboot. To me this is the best method of blocking the Amazon updates.
Thanks mister LakituLives for writing this up
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Can you run "pm list packages -d" from adb shell and paste the output? Does it do what @LakituLives describes which is give an error or otherwise not function as normal when you check for updates on the AFTV2?

I have done this and when i check for updates i get an error, don't know if it is working correctly.

zeroepoch said:
Can you run "pm list packages -d" from adb shell and paste the output? Does it do what @LakituLives describes which is give an error or otherwise not function as normal when you check for updates on the AFTV2?
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Glad to help. The pm list packages -d (disabled packages) is empty because debloater hides the packages and not disables them.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ pm list packages -d
pm list packages -d
[email protected]:/ $
There is nothing to see.
Code:
1|[email protected]:/ $ pm list packages | grep dcp
pm list packages | grep dcp
1|[email protected]:/ $ pm list packages | grep pico
pm list packages | grep pico
package:com.svox.pico
[email protected]:/ $
My version is now 5.0.3.1 because I unhid the packages and updated the machine, now the packages are hidden again and System --> About --> "installed Date" and "Last Checked" are both "Checking now......" and if I select Check for System Update I get an Update error. Perfect !

slybas said:
My version is now 5.0.3.1 because I unhide the packages and updated the machine, now the packages are hidden again and System --> About --> "installed Date" and "Last Checked" are both "Checking now......" and if I select Check for System Update I get an Update error. Perfect !
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I get the same error now as well after running (as root):
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
No idea if this actually blocks updates or just the checking. I guess we'll have to wait until the next update.

LakituLives said:
With the new Fire OS 5 update we can use the Debloater tool to disable APKs/services responsible for automatic updating. This was not previously possibly due to Fire OS 3 being built on Android 4.2.2 and the Debloater process needing Android 4.4.x+. No more worrying if your router is blocking everything properly. And of course... no root needed!
After hitting apply the Debloater tool should take a moment then show all apks "hidden" and your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick will no longer get OTA updates.
If you go into Settings > System > About you can no longer check for updates... yay.
You can simply "unhide" each apk using the Debloater tool if you should ever want to reverse this process.
Be careful if you try to disable other system apps. If you disable something important and the device won't start up.. you'll have to perform a factory reset to fix the issue (not sure if possible with stick?). Have more apks to disable to reduce unneeded system processes? please share.
TL;DR
You gotta update to block updates (without router or root).
I know this defeats the purpose of blocking updates since you want to stay on old fw/sw... but science!
And yes, Fire OS 5 makes the possibility of root even harder now that selinux is enabled.
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Hi my firestick is running version 54.1.2.3_user_123067020 and it says it is not rooted and does not support block mode I have the latest version of deblocker and adbfire . windows 10

mifran said:
Hi my firestick is running version 54.1.2.3_user_123067020 and it says it is not rooted and does not support block mode I have the latest version of deblocker and adbfire . windows 10
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You haven't updated to FireOS 5 which is required to use this.

Hmm, so fire tv stick didn't seem to get any root love other than soldering and man that stick is tiny for soldering. I'm debating if I want to let an update to latest then block. Anyone have any thoughts on if fire TV stick will ever get a software root?

Ludacrisvp said:
You haven't updated to FireOS 5 which is required to use this.
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OK thanks I realised this now would updating to 5 mean re-installing kodi and firestarter and losing all the addons

Just chucked and there is no update for the UK version I have the latest installed
Sent from my Blade S6 using Tapatalk

mifran said:
OK thanks I realised this now would updating to 5 mean re-installing kodi and firestarter and losing all the addons
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I didn't lose anything in my update from FireOS 3. If you revert from 5 to 3 then you have to lose everything.
mifran said:
Just chucked and there is no update for the UK version I have the latest installed
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You have to opt-in for FireOS 5 from the Amazon developer account (free).

Thanks for the info will check it out
Sent from my Blade S6 using Tapatalk

I don't know if adbFire is connected, last night I was able to install FireStarter. This morning, I don't know if adbFire is connecting and Debloater isn't showing anything, or do I need to use USB to USB to do this?

Does this work on the Fire Stick? Also, what's the benefit of this method? I can't think of a reason to do this, unless you had a Fire TV on the old OS and hadn't a chance to root it yet?

[NOROOT] On Boot AppStarter

On Boot AppStarter
On Boot AppStarter is inspired by OnBootKodi created by Xtraordinair. (Thanks dude)
It launches your favorite application like Kodi, AppStarter, SPMC or others after FireTV's startup .
HowTo
1) Install app via sideloading
2) Launch app
3) Select your favorite app
4) Reboot
5) Your favorite app will be launched after startup automagically
Changelog
v1.0
- initial release
Source:
Bitbucket
Download
OnBootAppStarter_v1.0.apk
XDA:DevDB Information
On Boot AppStarter, Device Specific App for the Amazon Fire TV
Contributors
mirosz
Source Code: https://bitbucket.org/Mirakel/onbootappstarter/src
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1.0
Beta Release Date: 2017-06-04
Created 2017-06-04
Last Updated 2017-06-04

Sorry to say, but OnBootKodi has been blacklisted by Amazon, so it's likely your app is next.

AFTVnews.com said:
Sorry to say, but OnBootKodi has been blacklisted by Amazon, so it's likely your app is next.
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Thanks for that info. I'll have a look at it.
Shouldn't it be bypassed by just changing the package name in apps manifest file?
How does Ama. recognize those apps? Only by checking xda or other boards or do they use an algorithm to check for those apps and report them?
EDIT: Is it possible to extract the Settings.db via adb on an unrooted device?

mirosz said:
Thanks for that info. I'll have a look at it.
Shouldn't it be bypassed by just changing the package name in apps manifest file?
How does Ama. recognize those apps? Only by checking xda or other boards or do they use an algorithm to check for those apps and report them?
EDIT: Is it possible to extract the Settings.db via adb on an unrooted device?
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Pretty sure they just block by package name right now. I assume they just hear about these apps online and aren't actively scanning for them, but who knows. Not sure if you can mess with Settings.db on an unrooted device. Never tried.

where are the settings stored, id like to be able to push them via adb, and edit them on my pc

Is this app still working?

as of about 16 hours ago, yes.

Can you make is so that app can update over internet to change the name ever so often to avoid the blacklist?

luckily this still works. i couldnt find a way to disable the blacklist. see https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73761262&postcount=15

Still working with latest update. Thank you!

Pretty sure with the source you could just make your own build/name and avoid all problems with blacklisting.

Dose this work on the latest firestick gen 2 with latest software?

jonnym12345 said:
any one elce getting problems with this after installing keep getting a message with avast ?
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Then you will have caught one of the dangerous Android viruses and should reformat your system partition urgently!

rainman74 said:
Then you will have caught one of the dangerous Android viruses and should reformat your system partition urgently!
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This is what I get
If i Install it using packege installer it installs then I get this malwarebytes popup & if I do a scan of device with avast avast dose not come up anything on device all safe but if i press install with avast instead of package instasller i get this pop up comes up with this if install using avast & malwarebytes pops up with this notification
Do I need wipe my device start a new?

jonnym12345 said:
Dose this work on the latest firestick gen 2 with latest software?
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It was a few weeks back that I installed this on a FTV2S. But it worked great for me. Was a gift. So don't have immediate access to it now. But haven't heard any complain from my friends.
So yes. It still works perfectly when setup correctly. I mostly use it with AppStarter v4.0.
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jonnym12345 said:
This is what I get
If i Install it using packege installer it installs then I get this malwarebytes popup & if I do a scan of device with avast avast dose not come up anything on device all safe but if i press install with avast instead of package instasller i get this pop up comes up with this if install using avast & malwarebytes pops up with this notification
Do I need wipe my device start a new?
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Uninstall this app. Then run your virus scanner again. If it passes then re-download it. Then reinstall it. And see if it does it again. If you downloaded a clean version then u shouldn't have that problem.

firedl app code for this app
292946
simple launcher appstarter v4.0
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135
firedl app code 886355
let’s you set go back to your cumstom launcher home while in any app
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-
fire/general/launcher-root-launcher-hijack-v2-t3561026
firedl app code 685303

can i boot directly to the my apps menu?

godlike1984 said:
can i boot directly to the my apps menu?
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No. But if you use Appstarter 4.0 it will boot to a list of all your apps.

Seems to be blocked now on 6.2.1.2
Really need a way to be able to start Kodi without Internet connection.

mace2442 said:
Seems to be blocked now on 6.2.1.2
Really need a way to be able to start Kodi without Internet connection.
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I changed the package name so this should work for you if it really is blacklisted now....

NO ROOT: Stop Updates on 5.3.2.1 (and maybe others) and delete not installed updates

After searching the internet for maybe 10 hrs to find a working solution to this problem, i finally found a way to stop updates on Kindle Fire:
You need to download NoRoot Firewall from Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall&hl=de
How to get PlayStore on Kindle Fire:
Download, unzip and copy on your device: computerbild.de/download/Google-Play-Store-fuer-Amazon-Fire-Tablets-APK-18304123.html
Install in this order:
1. GoogleLoginService.apk
2. GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_(1681564-036)-6603036-minAPI9.apk
4. com.android.vending_7.2.13_com(playstore).apk
When the Firewall is installed, you need to block "DeviceSoftwareOTA". After that you go to Settings -> Apps&Games -> Manage All Applications -> All and search for "Device SoftwareOTA". Press CLEAR DATA to delete the downloaded update.
Thats it!
NOTE: You should not wait too long after getting internet access on your device. Otherwise the update will INSTALL AUTOMATICLY AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REMOVE.
Sorry for no real links, I am not allowed to post them.

Sorry for your long search.
This is a known solution on this device (active discussion in several threads) and Amazon devices in general dating back several generations.
But good you reposted as folks tend to look at the most recent contributions and are not especially fond of searching.
Waldelb said:
After searching the internet for maybe 10 hrs to find a working solution to this problem, i finally found a way to stop updates on Kindle Fire:
You need to download NoRoot Firewall from Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall&hl=de
How to get PlayStore on Kindle Fire:
Download, unzip and copy on your device: computerbild.de/download/Google-Play-Store-fuer-Amazon-Fire-Tablets-APK-18304123.html
Install in this order:
1. GoogleLoginService.apk
2. GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_(1681564-036)-6603036-minAPI9.apk
4. com.android.vending_7.2.13_com(playstore).apk
When the Firewall is installed, you need to block "DeviceSoftwareOTA". After that you go to Settings -> Apps&Games -> Manage All Applications -> All and search for "Device SoftwareOTA". Press CLEAR DATA to delete the downloaded update.
Thats it!
NOTE: You should not wait too long after getting internet access on your device. Otherwise the update will INSTALL AUTOMATICLY AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REMOVE.
Sorry for no real links, I am not allowed to post them.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
There's already a batch file that does all this for you and then some.

Technocian said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
There's already a batch file that does all this for you and then some.
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yeah but it doesn't work on fire os 5.4.0.1 from what I here so do it ASAP

Technocian said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/amazon-fire-utility-tool-bloat-removal-t3641151
There's already a batch file that does all this for you and then some.
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savvytechwinner said:
yeah but it doesn't work on fire os 5.4.0.1 from what I here so do it ASAP
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This has not been confirmed through multiple sources. One (perhaps two) individuals reported difficulty disabling pre-installed apps on FireOS 5.4.0.1 leading to much discussion and an unproven conclusion that Amazon had removed certain capabilities from FireOS 5.4.0.1.
I certainly concur the possibility exists and allowing the device to update is unwise until we know the full story.
I have it on my bucket list to install 5.4.0.1 for a test run. However, the target device (which has a preservable 5.0.1 bootloader) is in use and I'd rather not fire-up a new one. At present field reports are the best source.

Sadly this didn't work to block an update to my new tablet.
I thought I had everything GTG with these instructions but last night my tablet got updated from 5.3.3.0 to 5.4.4.0. So ya, bumber!!

byproxy said:
Sadly this didn't work to block an update to my new tablet.
I thought I had everything GTG with these instructions but last night my tablet got updated from 5.3.3.0 to 5.4.4.0. So ya, bumber!!
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5.4.4.0 is a thing or is that a typo?
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

Must be a typo, mixing up 5.3.4.0 and 5.4.0.0 - which seem to be identical though, as build.prop contains
Code:
ro.build.mktg.fireos=Fire OS 5.4.0.0
ro.build.version.name=Fire OS 5.3.4.0 (579225620)
5.4.4.0 isn't a thing yet (although I've seen that version string here, multiple times)

steve8x8 said:
Must be a typo, mixing up 5.3.4.0 and 5.4.0.0 - which seem to be identical though, as build.prop contains
Code:
ro.build.mktg.fireos=Fire OS 5.4.0.0
ro.build.version.name=Fire OS 5.3.4.0 (579225620)
5.4.4.0 isn't a thing yet (although I've seen that version string here, multiple times)
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Yeah I saw it multiple times too and wanted to know if Amazon was going insane with the updates.
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk

Jake1702_ said:
Yeah I saw it multiple times too and wanted to know if Amazon was going insane with the updates.
Sent from my KFFOWI using Tapatalk
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It could mean a few things 1) 5.4.0.0 and 5.3.4.0 are both the same...as in no significant update was needed to modify the build.prop with a newer version. 2) So because of that the lower version would really still be the current "version". 3) Typo. And given the things we've seen and discovered, I wouldn't be surprised if it was that.

Thank you
Waldelb said:
After searching the internet for maybe 10 hrs to find a working solution to this problem, i finally found a way to stop updates on Kindle Fire:
You need to download NoRoot Firewall from Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall&hl=de
How to get PlayStore on Kindle Fire:
Download, unzip and copy on your device: computerbild.de/download/Google-Play-Store-fuer-Amazon-Fire-Tablets-APK-18304123.html
Install in this order:
1. GoogleLoginService.apk
2. GoogleServicesFramework.apk
3. com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_(1681564-036)-6603036-minAPI9.apk
4. com.android.vending_7.2.13_com(playstore).apk
When the Firewall is installed, you need to block "DeviceSoftwareOTA". After that you go to Settings -> Apps&Games -> Manage All Applications -> All and search for "Device SoftwareOTA". Press CLEAR DATA to delete the downloaded update.
Thats it!
NOTE: You should not wait too long after getting internet access on your device. Otherwise the update will INSTALL AUTOMATICLY AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REMOVE.
Sorry for no real links, I am not allowed to post them.
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Thanks. Straight forward. Used how to feel guide precisely for for fire hd 10 to get play store working. Now I'm in airplane mode about to apply your steps. All the other post about it were vague and posters just sent links to other discussions that just made it frustrating. Thank you again.

How to delete system update files?

Okay so here is the deal. I connected my phone to my home wifi to adjust some settings to shut off my internet at night so the kids will go to bed... well be more likely to go to bed when they can't just sit and watch youtube/netflix all night. Personally I don't think they need tablets or entertainment to fall asleep, but they are my fiance's kids, and it is what it is because they have used this method for so long.
Anyway enough personal stuff, when I connected my phone, it downloaded a system update. I could not stop it, and now it is bugging me to restart and update but I dont want to. I can delay it, up to 9 times, for a later time, but I want to delete the update files entirely.
I was hoping there would be a way to do it without root, but I am fairly certain that at this point, I'm going to have to bite the bullet and install the update

Use adhell3 or adb to disable com.wssyncmldm

lightmastertech said:
Use adhell3 or adb to disable com.wssyncmldm
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Thanks I will look up the adb command.

b3y0ndd34th said:
Thanks I will look up the adb command.
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https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Best guide I've seen, including how to reinstall apps disabled though adb, which most people seem to think is impossible.
EDIT: the shorted link on my end says "...root access" at the end. Just to be clear, the not shortened end of that link actually says "uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/", so yes, it works without root.

lightmastertech said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Best guide I've seen, including how to reinstall apps disabled though adb, which most people seem to think is impossible.
EDIT: the shorted link on my end says "...root access" at the end. Just to be clear, the not shortened end of that link actually says "uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/", so yes, it works without root.
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Thanks for the guide, but it tells me the package isn't installed for user 0.

b3y0ndd34th said:
Thanks for the guide, but it tells me the package isn't installed for user 0.
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When I disabled this the entire settings option for system update disappears, and back in early March when I was still holding out for a Snapdragon root my phone auto downloaded an update and gave me a persistent notification about installing update. Disabling this made it go away and it couldn't auto-install it.
You can install App Inspector to see a searchable list of every app on your phone, including the package name you need for adb.
BTW, there's an option in developer options that will let you disable auto-installing updates on restart.