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[root]KindleFire HD 8.9 without computer tested and working

Alright, to start I have tested this and am currently using my rooted Kindle Fire with CM11. I also must say that this has only been used on my Kindle Fire HD 8.9, and I haven't tried it with the 7in variant, and I teccomend that you do not try it either. Also, I am not responsible in any way if you brick your device of mess it up any way otherwise. You must follow this procedure completely, no skipping anything at all. Let's begin.
1. Enable the function to install apps from unknown sources
2. Enable ADB debugging
3. Download Aptoide, install, and open
4. Search for vRoot, download, install, and open it
5. If an ad pops up, close it. There should be a green button that says "download apk". Note that this does not appear without ADB debugging enabled. Download the app and install it. This will grant you superuser access. However, you still don't have TWRP.
6. Open Aptoide, download and install supersu and supersu pro
7. To get TWRP, I used seokhun's guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105, while skipping step 1
This method works as of August 02, 2014, 22:00. If you have any questions just ask.

HD or HDX?
Bigmaclover30 said:
Alright, to start I have tested this and am currently using my rooted Kindle Fire with CM11. I also must say that this has only been used on my Kindle Fire HD 8.9, and I haven't tried it with the 7in variant, and I teccomend that you do not try it either. Also, I am not responsible in any way if you brick your device of mess it up any way otherwise. You must follow this procedure completely, no skipping anything at all. Let's begin.
1. Enable the function to install apps from unknown sources
2. Enable ADB debugging
3. Download Aptoide, install, and open
4. Search for vRoot, download, install, and open it
5. If an ad pops up, close it. There should be a green button that says "download apk". Note that this does not appear without ADB debugging enabled. Download the app and install it. This will grant you superuser access. However, you still don't have TWRP.
6. Open Aptoide, download and install supersu and supersu pro
7. To get TWRP, I used seokhun's guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277105, while skipping step 1
This method works as of August 02, 2014, 22:00. If you have any questions just ask.
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Is this post in the right place?

mullinsd5 said:
Is this post in the right place?
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Not even close.
@OP
Please take this down so people don't try this on their HDX's and end up with an unrepeatable brick.

r3pwn said:
Not even close.
@OP
Please take this down so people don't try this on their HDX's and end up with an unrepeatable brick.
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I would like to say that I did not post my thread here. It was moved. It works on the HD but not HDX (that I know of). I didn't post this here so I'm sorry for the confusion.

This guide, including the handoff for twrp and cm11 worked great for me. The root process was fool proof!! Thank you. CM11 is great on the HD 8.9.

ADB problem KFHD 8.9
hello, i have KFHD 8.9 with root. Now i want install TWRP. I have installed ADB and is functionally, i can run much codes, for example "adb shell getprop". But when introducing code for backup for my Kindle, show me this message: "[-] no such file or directory". Help, please.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Unable to download apks anymore
Amazon performed a system update that no longer allows me to download apk files. The option to download apps from unknown sources is clicked on. I always check to make sure. Before this update, I had no trouble downloading apps or apk files. I factory reset my kindle fire 10 3 times, and the damn update is still there. How can I root my kindle? I don't own a computer, and I can't download apks anymore. HELP!!

[ROOT] Enable ALL Lock Screen Lock Options

I have been trying to find a way to reactivate the full options for the lock screen. There is a way to do it with root access, by editing the settings menu...I just haven't found a way to do it yet. With that said, I have found an Activity Launcher that runs with ROOT access and have also installed it into /system/priv-app. In doing so I have been able to find the settings to enable ALL the lock screen lock options. In addition to the PIN number and SLIDE to lock methods, you also get to:
- Enable lock pattern
- Enable lock password
- Disable lock screen
In order to activate these options, you have to be rooted. However, these are items I believe reside somewhere on the Secure Settings level (system, secure or global). Amazon just does a good job of hiding these settings and the launcher application is the only one I have found that is able to access these options. If you don't have root access, you can still visually see the settings fragment. I do believe this feature can be enabled without having a rooted tablet. If the right fragments can be found, the activity could possibly be launched via ADB or ADB shell. It's also possible another activity and intent type launcher can perform these actions.
1. Download, install and open 'Activity Runner' from the play store.
2. Scroll the list until you see 'Settings' and tap on it. Scroll down the list further, until you see the SECOND 'Unlock Selection' item. It will be in listed as red and the fragment/activity/intent below it will say '.ChooseLockGeneric$InternalActivity'. Tap it.
3. Profit!! :highfive::good::victory: These tablets are so much fun to 'hack.' Thanks again for following everyone! :highfive:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Do you know what the ADB command is?

hkamran80 said:
Do you know what the ADB command is?
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Not yet. This launcher won't tell me the fragment so without that I can't tell what the intent is aka android:action. I'm going to have to search the source code for this one.
Sent from my Amazon KFSUWI using XDA Labs

'Activity Runner' became `Activity Manager` and new link is:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.activitymanager

just did this on my newly rooted fire 5th gen. had to source activity manager from somewhere else, couldnt find it in the app store.

krsmit0 said:
just did this on my newly rooted fire 5th gen. had to source activity manager from somewhere else, couldnt find it in the app store.
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https://activity-runner.en.aptoide.com/

Just ran the unlock method on my 5th gen, installed the revamped Fire OS rom and Magisk. Now trying to remove the lock screen. Got Activity Manager from the above link but cannot find the option for the lock screen (other than the pin/password) and do not see "Unlock Selection". Any ideas? Is it maybe under a different category on this OS?
Thanks for this!

coodkidd said:
Just ran the unlock method on my 5th gen, installed the revamped Fire OS rom and Magisk. Now trying to remove the lock screen. Got Activity Manager from the above link but cannot find the option for the lock screen (other than the pin/password) and do not see "Unlock Selection". Any ideas? Is it maybe under a different category on this OS?
Thanks for this!
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Look for the thread on my settings APK.
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[GUIDE] How to remove/disable bloatware apps in S8+ without root

Hi, thought this might be useful to users who are new to Android, or to other users who just got a phone with a new Android
This guide not only applies to S8/S8+ but to other phones that are higher than Android 6.0+
With this method you can remove apps that are by default unremovable If you try to manual removing them in the settings, aka. the bloatware that nobody needs.
For example, you can't remove Bixby Voice because it is part of the System, but with this method you can easily remove it. (I don't know if it completely removes it, but it won't be running in the background anymore)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So what do we do?
First we need to find out the package name of this app, you can do this by downloading System app removal, that has an option to view package names, aswell as the size of an app
We just found out the package name of this app, now we need to fire up ADB
You can download ADB from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
If you installed adb systemwide, you can just bring up cmd, and enter adb
Note, that adb requires enabling USB debugging, otherwise it won't work!
in cmd type adb devices and press enter
You should see a message in your phone, just tap ok
Your PC now should see the phone
It should show random numbers and letters, next to device If you did it right
Note: You may need to type again adb devices If your PC didn't recognized it at first
For the next step we'll finally remove the said app
Type adb shell then press enter
You will see something like this, and now comes the removing part
If you wish to remove an app, you need to enter this:
PHP:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
And now I will remove Bixby Voice
Note: I already removed it, and it gives me this message, but I'll show you what happens
If you remove an app that is still installed on your phone
And that's it! These apps no longer exists on the phone
For proof I will show you that System app removal can't find the apps anymore:
Hope you find this useful
Note: Some system apps will reinstall themselves such as Bixby, there's no known method ATM on how to completely disable them

Hello. By this method it's not removed but hide for the user 0 (you). If you factory reset your phone, the app will appear again [emoji6]
Kizoky said:
Hi, thought this might be useful to users who are new to Android, or to other users who just got a phone with a new Android
This guide not only applies to S8/S8+ but to other phones that are higher than Android 6.0+
With this method you can remove apps that are by default unremovable If you try to manual removing them in the settings, aka. the bloatware that nobody needs.
For example, you can't remove Bixby Voice because it is part of the System, but with this method you can easily remove it. (I don't know if it completely removes it, but it won't be running in the background anymore)
So what do we do?
First we need to find out the package name of this app, you can do this by downloading System app removal, that has an option to view package names, aswell as the size of an app
We just found out the package name of this app, now we need to fire up ADB
You can download ADB from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
If you installed adb systemwide, you can just bring up cmd, and enter adb
Note, that adb requires enabling USB debugging, otherwise it won't work!
in cmd type adb devices and press enter
You should see a message in your phone, just tap ok
Your PC now should see the phone
It should show random numbers and letters, next to device If you did it right
Note: You may need to type again adb devices If your PC didn't recognized it at first
For the next step we'll finally remove the said app
Type adb shell then press enter
You will see something like this, and now comes the removing part
If you wish to remove an app, you need to enter this:
PHP:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
And now I will remove Bixby Voice
Note: I already removed it, and it gives me this message, but I'll show you what happens
If you remove an app that is still installed on your phone
And that's it! These apps no longer exists on the phone
For proof I will show you that System app removal can't find the apps anymore:
Hope you find this useful
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Envoyé de mon SM-N935F en utilisant Tapatalk

benyou54 said:
Hello. By this method it's not removed but hide for the user 0 (you). If you factory reset your phone, the app will appear again [emoji6]
Envoyé de mon SM-N935F en utilisant Tapatalk
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Well that sucks, atleast it isn't running in the background

There is a similar guide on how to do this here.
Does this work with Oreo? I thought I read somewhere that the pm uninstall command was disabled in Oreo for the S8/+? Please correct me if I am wrong.

MiMtnBiker said:
There is a similar guide on how to do this here.
Does this work with Oreo? I thought I read somewhere that the pm uninstall command was disabled in Oreo for the S8/+? Please correct me if I am wrong.
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I have done it with Oreo. No problems at all

PapaD78 said:
I have done it with Oreo. No problems at all
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You can also do it with any of the package disablers. I did it with Adhell 3.

if you use the adb method is there a way to reinstall short of a factory reset? obviously there is no apk (or is there?).
I trashed all the bixby packages which is great, except that breaks bxactions which isn't so great lol (then again bxactions may be broken by Sammy next update anyway)

wintermute000 said:
if you use the adb method is there a way to reinstall short of a factory reset? obviously there is no apk (or is there?).
I trashed all the bixby packages which is great, except that breaks bxactions which isn't so great lol (then again bxactions may be broken by Sammy next update anyway)
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If you do a factory reset, they should be re-enabled

Thanks @Kizoky I was looking for a solution for this precisely, and obviously all mods in stock ROMs are deleted when doing a hard reset, like wallpaper, font, ringtone, all back to stock......

Caaaan't you guys just use this thing? I see it's removed from Play Store, replaced with an ad-riddled one, but surely it's Googleable.

Thanks for posting this - along with adhell3 there is no need to root anymore!

Still works, just tested it on a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.
Thanks for sharing!

Don't want 10.x update... how to remove notification?

Hi folks,
I've got the international version (not T Mobile) and everything has been working fine on the final 9/P version. I want to delay the upgrade to 10 until it has settled down a bit more. How do I remove the notification that there is an update waiting?

Freeze System Update with Titanium Backup.

I do it like this. I go to settings> updates> tap on it. It looks for the update, says there is a new update, then close out the screen.
The notification goes away, until the next time you reboot the phone. The update is still there to be downloaded & installed, but,
the notification goes bye bye.

sssarg said:
Freeze System Update with Titanium Backup.
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Although I own Titanium from previous use, I did not root my 6T. I'm completely stock.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

p51d007 said:
I do it like this. I go to settings> updates> tap on it. It looks for the update, says there is a new update, then close out the screen.
The notification goes away, until the next time you reboot the phone. The update is still there to be downloaded & installed, but,
the notification goes bye bye.
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Thanks. This worked. I only reboot occasionally so I guess I live with doing this once every week or so...
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

*OP I know you are not rooted so this will not help you, but may help others.
GravityBox can hide the system update notification:
Statusbar tweaks - Ongoing notification blocker - System Update
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I have tried freezing System Update with TI before, but it caused issues for me.

Mersine said:
*OP I know you are not rooted so this will not help you, but may help others.
GravityBox can hide the system update notification:
Statusbar tweaks - Ongoing notification blocker - System Update
I have tried freezing System Update with TI before, but it caused issues for me.
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Where can I download gravity box?

There is one more way which i used to block update notification. It uses adb commands and no more update notifications even after reboot.
1. Usb debugging on
2. Computer with adb drivers
Open command window in pc and connect your oneplus and run these commands one by one.
Commands are
Adb devices (for checking device is connected)
Adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
exit
Done. No more update notification.

sachin09 said:
There is one more way which i used to block update notification. It uses adb commands and no more update notifications even after reboot.
1. Usb debugging on
2. Computer with adb drivers
Open command window in pc and connect your oneplus and run these commands one by one.
Commands are
Adb devices (for checking device is connected)
Adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
exit
Done. No more update notification.
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I ended up using Titanium Backup Pro and disabled the system update. Worked like a charm and now I backed up my whole system!

sachin09 said:
There is one more way which i used to block update notification. It uses adb commands and no more update notifications even after reboot.
1. Usb debugging on
2. Computer with adb drivers
Open command window in pc and connect your oneplus and run these commands one by one.
Commands are
Adb devices (for checking device is connected)
Adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
exit
Done. No more update notification.
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Command to reverse???
Thanks

crackerjack1957 said:
Command to reverse???
Thanks
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https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
This is the link where i get the command and details

Root FireTV Launcher Switcher Stick 2 5.2.7.4 , Stick 4k 6.2.7.3 Root

Root FireTV Launcher Switcher Stick 2 5.2.7.4 , Stick 4k 6.2.7.3 Root.
Works with Stick 2 and Stick 4k.
1, Check if you have root.
adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ #
127|[email protected]:/ # exit
exit
127|[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
2, Install com.markus.firetools.apk and a Laucher of your choice.
adb install com.markus.firetools.apk
adb install launcher*.apk
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
3, Test the installed Launcher ( in this Case Wolf-Launcher )
4, Open my SettingsApp and start Sleep.
5, Allow Root for my Settingsapp
6, Open my SettingsApp and go down to the last 2 Entries.
7,
Entries:
EnableCustomLauncher > activates the Custom Launcher and make a restart
DisableCustomLauncher > deactivates the Custom Launcher and make a restart
AndroidStudio_SourceCode-com.markus.firetools.zip attached, so everyone can see what this app actually does.

I've got root but can't install com.markus.firetools.apk. "The package conflicts with an existing package of the same name" ?

Then you have installed a old Version.
Try to uninstall.
If you have flashed LauncherReplacer.zip you must delete /system/priv-app/Newsettingsroot

I tried 'pm uninstall com.markus.firetools' and got the message 'Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]' I used Remote adb shell to do this.
I tried using CX file explorer to delete the 'Fire TV Settings' app but it indicated that I was trying to delete a system app. CX file explorer had superuser privileges granted by Magisk.
Is there another way to uninstall the app ?

Have you flashed my LauncherReplacement.zip ???
try
adb install -r com.markus.firetools.apk
or
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
rm -r /system/priv-app/NewSettingsRoot
reboot

AndroidStudio_SourceCode-com.markus.firetools.zip attached 1st Post, so everyone can see what this app actually does.
Not like some other App / Guides , where you don't really know what it does.

I tried the adb -r command and received this message
adb: failed to install com.markus.firetools.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE: Package com.markus.firetools signatures do not match the previously installed version; ignoring!]
I flashed the zip in TWRP.

fourlans said:
I tried the adb -r command and received this message
adb: failed to install com.markus.firetools.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_UPDATE_INCOMPATIBLE: Package com.markus.firetools signatures do not match the previously installed version; ignoring!]
I flashed the zip in TWRP.
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If you flashed the Zip , then you dont need the new one.
The Zip also works.

The new zip worked. Thanks for all your efforts and swift response to my queries.

Great work thanks. Out of interest is there any way for me to change the firetools order / possibility you may change it?
For 1 reason or another I need to use reboot more than most of the menu it would be nice if it was either the first option or just below sleep instead of right down the bottom.
I know I can press and hot select and play for 5 seconds but this would be a nice alternative option.
Thanks

dougie175 said:
Great work thanks. Out of interest is there any way for me to change the firetools order / possibility you may change it?
For 1 reason or another I need to use reboot more than most of the menu it would be nice if it was either the first option or just below sleep instead of right down the bottom.
I know I can press and hot select and play for 5 seconds but this would be a nice alternative option.
Thanks
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Special Version Reboot First Entry and Launcher Icon for Reboot.

0815hoffi said:
Special Version Reboot First Entry and Launcher Icon for Reboot.
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Wow that's amazing. Thank you that is genuinely appreciated

I have root but when I change to enable custom launcher it reboots but it's still on the stock amazon launcher .I have granted full rights to magisk and it is enable in its settings .

Try
adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.firehomestarter
pm disable com.amazon.tv.launcher

Version 1.1 for Test.
With and Without Launcher Icons.

Can confirm this works great! I have one problem only, the Settings App sometimes doesn't open the setting I've selected the first time, it just closes itself, but the settings menu doesn't open. When this happens, I have to pick the setting multiple times/try opening other settings and it fixes itself in a few tries.
0815hoffi said:
Version 1.1 for Test.
With and Without Launcher Icons.
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I'm currently on 1.0, could 1.1 potentially have a fix for this?
I'm on 2nd gen stick, version 5.2.7.3 rooted, btw.

Try this Version 1.2
But this has no launcher toogle and no system Settings link, you must use the Launcher Icon.
( i Think one of this option makes the Problem maybe )

I no more have an 2nd Gen Stick.
Currently i test a FireTV Stick lite.
Without root i can Switch the Launcher and access the important System Settings with a Simple App.
Launcher can be disable with 2 ADB commands.

0815hoffi said:
I no more have an 2nd Gen Stick.
Currently i test a FireTV Stick lite.
Without root i can Switch the Launcher and access the important System Settings with a Simple App.
Launcher can be disable with 2 ADB commands.
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Which app do you use now? I have 4k stick. Will it work with thism

kevev said:
Which app do you use now? I have 4k stick. Will it work with thism
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Works on FireTV Stick Lite.
Not tested on 4k but you can try it.
adb install -r ca.dstudio.atvlauncher.apk
Or launcher off your choice
adb install -r com.markus.firetoolsNoroot.apk
This create the settings shortcuts
adb shell "pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher"
wait 5 seconds
adb shell "pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firehomestarter"
Press home button.
To restore Amazon Launcher if not work.
adb shell "pm list packages -d"
wait.exe 3
adb shell "pm enable com.amazon.firehomestarter"
wait.exe 3
adb shell "pm enable com.amazon.tv.launcher"