We all know that Amazon version can't be unlocked (at least now), but what about hiding amazon ads on the lock screen just like in this post?
When I tried it - I received
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.phoenix
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
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Does anyone know the reason of this (amazon closed this "hole") or we need to find another approach here as this command is not for our device?
They've locked the bootloader. No way around it, but they're (Amazon) supposedly offering an option on there website to remove the ads; not sure though.
iBlowpot said:
They've locked the bootloader. No way around it, but they're (Amazon) supposedly offering an option on there website to remove the ads; not sure though.
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I know about bootloader. But earlier it was possible to get rid of it by simply using adb. Now it throws an error
PS can't find any amazon link for removing ads. And I do believe it can't exist as they sell this phone for Prime users 45$ cheaper than original phone. So you think they can sell the phone cheaper and allow removing ads after that?
PPS Found a workaround (not a complete removal, but no need root and unlock bootloader). Here it is. Thanks Gen4 maintainers
PS: the option to remove the ads was spending that extra $45 in order to get a device free of advertisements, though I'm sure it's too late to go that route.
GUYS, can I flash Original G5 Plus firmware on Amazon Ad-enabled device via RSD lite?!
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GUYS, can I flash Original G5 Plus firmware on Amazon Ad-enabled device via RSD lite?!
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Has anyone started using the method I posted earlier (using Macrodroid)? I noticed that sometimes it takes 2-3 seconds to unlock the screen (I only see immediately wallpaper and only after 2-3 seconds icons appear). is it only my issue or a common one?
Supposedly Amazon is releasing an update that removes lockscreen ads! Without having to pay
jmindset said:
Supposedly Amazon is releasing an update that removes lockscreen ads! Without having to pay
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I got an email today that confirms this.
I wonder how it will be implemented
I think it's an update to the Amazon Offers app.
Here's the link to the APK that updates the amazon offers app. from XDA
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657581980
No more Amazon Lockscreen ads on Moto G5Plus
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I wonder how it will be implemented
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Amazon released an update in the Google App Store that will remove the lockscreen ads. Mine updated today when I updated other apps. Completely gone now.
Related
Here:
http://wireless.amazon.com
Great!!!
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Here:
http://wireless.amazon.com
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And in less than 30 days, probably the top return item - if for no other reason than the fact that all those amazon customers won't be able to load the amazon app market. Quite ironic. If not that then: it'll be the locked bootloader, no root, locked at&t marketplace, no HSUPA+, double whammy on tethering. Sheesh!
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And in less than 30 days, probably the top return item - if for no other reason than the fact that all those amazon customers won't be able to load the amazon app market. Quite ironic. If not that then: it'll be the locked bootloader, no root, locked at&t marketplace, no HSUPA+, double whammy on tethering. Sheesh!
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thanks debbie downer! =P
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And in less than 30 days, probably the top return item - if for no other reason than the fact that all those amazon customers won't be able to load the amazon app market. Quite ironic. If not that then: it'll be the locked bootloader, no root, locked at&t marketplace, no HSUPA+, double whammy on tethering. Sheesh!
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What are you trying to say, you can't root this device at all?...
ccrows said:
What are you trying to say, you can't root this device at all?...
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you can root, and pretty easily at that.
Jim_R said:
And in less than 30 days, probably the top return item - if for no other reason than the fact that all those amazon customers won't be able to load the amazon app market. Quite ironic. If not that then: it'll be the locked bootloader, no root, locked at&t marketplace, no HSUPA+, double whammy on tethering. Sheesh!
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Except bootloader, rest all are ATT restrictions which are there for other phones as well. Plus there are no new ATT phones announced to be released in next 30 days. So i guess we can hope for some of those issues to be resolved as Atrix is gonno be the best phone on ATT for a while.
Is it carrier unlock?
Dunno why you wouldn't be able to load the Amazon App Market.... unless that requires rooting.... which as mentioned, is easy enough to do. Also not sure what you mean about the locked AT&T marketplace. HSUPA should be ready by the end of April according to AT&T. And.... how is there a double-whammy on tethering?
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you can root, and pretty easily at that.
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Are there any root/unroot apps that you can do from your phone itself like "Easy Root" for the Milestone or do have to use your computer and cable?...
ccrows said:
Are there any root/unroot apps that you can do from your phone itself like "Easy Root" for the Milestone or do have to use your computer and cable?...
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all the answers you need are in the dev forum.
The Atrix can be rooted and you can load amazon app market. The only down side of the phone is the locked bootloader which for the average user that wont matter. All that matters is root for the average user
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Actually, stock out of the box sideloading is blocked, and right now (AT&T claims to be looking for a 'fix') there is no access to the amazon marketplace. Just like there is no access to Citibank's online banking app (not in AT&T market). These impact the average user directly. No screen capture, and no backing up the phone except via 'the cloud'. More impacts to the average user. As to rooting, the only way is to use exploits that were in the original 4.1.2.6, and then play a shell game with root access when OTA upgrading to 4.1.5.7 - the exploits that allowed root access were closed in 4.1.5.7 by Motorola. Don't get me wrong, I really like the Atrix and it's capabilities; I just can't stand everything that's been done to hamstring those same capabilities. Here's another major impact to the average user - it's been locked down to 3G only speeds. Anybody want to bet that the Atrix will not get HSUPA+ before 2013, if ever? I'll admit it - I was suckered into buying this phone by the name, Atrix 4G. And it's not even a LTE phone dammit!
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Actually, stock out of the box sideloading is blocked,
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I understand where you are coming from, but this statement is inaccurate. Sideloading is not blocked, non-market apps (directly from the device) are. You can sideload non-market apps from your PC, you just can't sideload them from your SD card (for example).
Yesterday I thought my firetv auto updates as every one has been discussing on the forum as I saw a new bar on top of AFTV menu. This was the first I had seen the bar. However there was no update to the firmware and I still have my root. I've done quiet a few firetv's and none have gotten updated after setting the com amazon update to disable.
Has anyone else seen that bar. ? How does a new feature/bar appear without a firmware update?
I have it too.. well the GUI is made in HTML 5. all they would have to do is update the source page and the next time your AFTV refreshes the page, it sees there is a new one online and refreshes with that instead of the locally cached one.
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I have it too.. well the GUI is made in HTML 5. all they would have to do is update the source page and the next time your AFTV refreshes the page, it sees there is a new one online and refreshes with that instead of the locally cached one.
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Thanks for the explanation. But honestly I did get worried. I've been contemplating that probably amazon has a hidden server which it will use to update the firetv's to the latest ones as there are reports around. Hope not.
Picture?
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I hate the enforcement of certain ads of amazon such as Transparent.
Have the same banner.
Paid 100 euros for this device and now they are adding ads?!
None of my 3 FTV's is showing the Banner I am still on pre-rooted FW version 51.1.4.0_514006420+updated
Mitsjke said:
Have the same banner.
Paid 100 euros for this device and now they are adding ads?!
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good one. Time for AddBlockplus to get added soon.
I have the stick which I bought at a local Best Buy the day before Thanksgiving, and it also has that banner. The stick updated when I connected it.
Mitsjke said:
Have the same banner.
Paid 100 euros for this device and now they are adding ads?!
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That annoys me to the point of ... Well ... NOW I want to root!
lowbee said:
None of my 3 FTV's is showing the Banner I am still on pre-rooted FW version 51.1.4.0_514006420+updated
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I am rooted on the same version. Have the ads.
jpeg42 said:
I am rooted on the same version. Have the ads.
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Lucky you. Guess I am missing a lot
It shows up for me too. I bet an xposed mod could hide it.
rbox said:
It shows up for me too. I bet an xposed mod could hide it.
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That would be nice. That add area reminds me of the add space taken up on the Roku which I detested from day one. I am thankful for having a rooted Fire TV with an XBMC launcher and finally moving away from Roku for good.
I thought I was going crazy thinking was that ad there before and it's bugging the hell out of me.
If the nexus player was available in the UK I would ditch the firetv in a heart beat now because of this.
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It shows up for me too. I bet an xposed mod could hide it.
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Is there an xposed mod for this? Its annoying for sure but not a deal breaker. The firetv is superior than the nexus TV.
If you go to bestbuy and do a stock check, the firetv's are sold out but you will find abundant nexus's, appletv's, roku's.
Hello,
We recently learned of a potential security issue with a BLU smartphone our records indicate you purchased or registered:
BLU R1 HD - 16 GB - Black - Prime Exclusive - with Lockscreen Offers & Ads
BLU intends to push out a software update that will fix the issue. Any phone that is powered on and connected to the Internet (through Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection) will automatically receive the update. For more information, including a list of affected phones and instructions for confirming that your phone has been updated, please visit www.bluproducts.com/security, or contact BLU customer service at 1-877-602-8762 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Customer Service
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
I haven't rooted mine and the update waiting is still the 6.6 one. Turned mine off just in case and going to root mine tonight.
i got this too. their website says:
Security Concern
BLU Products has identified and has quickly removed a recent security issue caused by a 3rd party application which had been collecting unauthorized personal data in the form of text messages, call logs, and contacts from customers using a limited number of BLU mobile devices.
Our customer’s privacy and security are of the upmost importance and priority.
The affected application has since been self-updated and the functionality verified to be no longer collecting or sending this information.
If you have any concerns or questions in regards to your BLU Smartphone, please call our customer service 1-877-602-8762.
Do we know what this even is...?
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Do we know what this even is...?
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Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
emc2cube said:
Yup, OTA update app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69627703&postcount=1672
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Thanks for that, and the link....my mind is at ease now! I followed the instructions on the Blu website to find that app, and it wasn't there because I'm all BL unlocked and debloated.
Please see this article, this is pretty bad..... http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/us/politics/china-phones-software-security.html
App was sending talk, text, and location information back to China every 72 hours
and even after all that they still wont fu**in update the OS.
Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
Full article from Kryptowire:
http://www.kryptowire.com/adups_security_analysis.html
Rehash of NYT article:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3141...1-hd-and-other-phones-sent-data-to-china.html
Sad that BLU got hit with this crappy stuff....the hardware is good! (For the price)
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
Cute as Heck said:
Probably a stupid question, but...
I checked my apps, and I don't even see a Wireless Update app, does this mean I'm safe?
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it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
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it wont bee in your app draw , you need to be rooted and at least install link2sd to see all the apps and remove fota* named apps and the wireless app thats written out clearly .
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I didn't mean the app drawer, I was talking about the steps outline on the Blu security page linked in the OP.
I went through [settings > apps > show system] and there's no "Wireless Update" in there.
I rooted the phone to disable ads a while ago, if whatever method I used disabled OTA's, could that be the reason I don't see Wireless Update? If so, does that mean I'm in the clear?
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Go to setting/apps, scroll to bottom, wireless update. v5.4 is OK. Can't be disabled, only rolled back. Don't do that.
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So even uninstalling it does not disable it?
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According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
waingro808 said:
According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Not me. This phone has grown on me.
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Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
waingro808 said:
Yeah, me too. I love this phone and had that app debloated anyway.
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Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
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Go to http://bluproducts.com/security/
Says to check your version of Wireless Update in settings/apps. If you're on 5.4 you're OK. I am. But then, I updated to v6.6 firmware as soon as I got the phone.
We made the DM.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...retly-sending-users-texts-China-72-hours.html
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I am 5.4 and am on stock debloated, no OTA updates at all.
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Me too, keeping it, wishing I could buy one for family.
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They will be back in stock in the next 2 weeks according to a consumer reports article. Amazon pulled them all to fix the security issue, and is restocking them. They might also be a BLU R1+ version released soon(which is rumored right now). http://www.androidheadlines.com/2016/10/blu-r1-plus-hits-fcc-likely-amazon-exclusive.html
I just hope Amazon gets on BLU for not giving us the official LET band 12 update yet. Maybe Amazon will pressure Blu to get the promised Nougat update out also. we can only hope.
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According to ConsumerReports, Amazon is extending its return window for this phone. Anyone trying to return 4 months later? lol
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I just returned mine after purchasing on launch. It was just a backup phone/extra Android device anyway.
Pretty sure I found a way they will work a lot of the time
Step 1. Go into the help app
Step 2 click on contact via email (they reply fast)
Step 3 click on problems with lock screen /notifications
Step 4 click on seeing notifications
Step 5 use this text in the describe the problem " I would like to disable the intrusive ads on the lockscreen at get in the way of seeing my wallpaper."
And then they will most likely disable special offers after that
Wrong. I got sick of the ads to the point I paid the $15. But what for? They don't let me uninstall the 'Special Offers' App after paying. If I had to guess, I would say they don't even turn the ads off and they just place wallpapers over the top of them. I totally had forgotten about this until I saw your post. I will be calling hem or emailing them to ask them to remove the app altogether or refund me my $15.
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Wrong. I got sick of the ads to the point I paid the $15. But what for? They don't let me uninstall the 'Special Offers' App after paying. If I had to guess, I would say they don't even turn the ads off and they just place wallpapers over the top of them. I totally had forgotten about this until I saw your post. I will be calling hem or emailing them to ask them to remove the app altogether or refund me my $15.
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Why is the previous poster "wrong"? Understand you are fussed about the app remaining after paying $15 USD but most folks are simply happy to see the ads disappear even if downloads still occur in the background. To each his own - there is no "wrong" or "right".
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Why is the previous poster "wrong"? Understand you are fussed about the app remaining after paying $15 USD but most folks are simply happy to see the ads disappear even if downloads still occur in the background. To each his own - there is no "wrong" or "right".
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You're right. I could've used better words. I can understand how most would be happy with that, but most don't understand or even know it still runs in the background or wherever. I just feel like it's a scam is all.
i just wanted to say thank you, this method worked perfectly! Saves me $15
Worked for me.
Just registered to say thanks! Worked for me.
My Fire 7 screen died. I have a Fire 8 on the way. I'm going to ask if they'll transfer my 'ransom' payment from my 7 to the 8...given I only paid to have the ads removed less than two weeks or so ago.
Wow, something similar in german worked. And I got a reply within 15min at 10pm today, on a public holiday, wow
But the reply states that it is a 'one time exception from their policy' to remove the ads. As long as you only have that one device, it's ok.
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Wow, something similar in german worked. And I got a reply within 15min at 10pm today, on a public holiday, wow
But the reply states that it is a 'one time exception from their policy' to remove the ads. As long as you only have that one device, it's ok.
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Can you send me what you wrote in German? I'm currently living in Germany now but my german is ****ty.
Attempted this and this is the email I recieved
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Attempted this and this is the email I recieved
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Did you use the same text I did?
It worked ! Sent your email before I went to sleep and their answer was there when I woke up:
I'm sorry for the inconvenience you've had with the ads on the screen of your Fire tablet.
As you requested, I have disabled Special Offers on your Fire.
Please understand that by unsubscribing, you'd have been charged $15.00 for the price difference between the device with and the device without Special Offers. *******But I made an exception and waived off the charge and unsubscribed the special offers on your Fire tablet.
Please turn wireless on, and the next time you connect your device wirelessly, it will complete the process of unsubscribing from Special Offers.
If you've further queries, please let us know so that we can help you in every possible way.
Please visit the following link to provide the information we requested:
I hope this helps! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We'd appreciate your feedback. Please use the links below to tell us about your experience today.
Best regards,
My Fire 7 screen died so I got a Fire HD 8, used from Amazon direct for $51. Here is what I saved: Apparently when you unsubscribe from 'Special Offers' by paying the fee, it applies to new tablets as well. I didn't ask if they could apply the payment from my Fire 7, it was automatic. So -$15 there. Amazon technicians are either too busy or don't care. I was checking storage when I noticed it had storage on the SD card...well it doesn't come with a card. So -$15 again because I got a free card (retail about $13-15). In the end, a brand new Fire HD 8 is about $70. I pad $25 after the savings. Not bad at all.
I tried this, except I told them the ads were inappropriate. It worked and my ads were removed in just a few minutes.
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Did you use the same text I did?
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williambright80 said:
Pretty sure I found a way they will work a lot of the time
Step 1. Go into the help app
Step 2 click on contact via email (they reply fast)
Step 3 click on problems with lock screen /notifications
Step 4 click on seeing notifications
Step 5 use this text in the describe the problem " I would like to disable the intrusive ads on the lockscreen at get in the way of seeing my wallpaper."
And then they will most likely disable special offers after that
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I sent them a message almost word for word and they sent me instructions to unsubscribe with 1-click...
Thanks so much! I literally sat there for about two minutes and then I turned my kindle on and saw that there were no more ads. Then I typed in my PIN and saw that my Special Offers app was uninstalled!!!
It Worked!!
Just registered to say thanks to William I copied and pasted your reason and within ten minutes lock screen ads are gone and so is the offers app!! Thanks a ton man!!
I can't believe it actually works
I have seen this today by Amazon Fire HD 10 Gen 7 (2017):
https://www.amazon.de/Zertifiziert-...m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=VXSATV8TXBW4HXABD5VB
I have a Question for 89 € can i use it as a normal Tablet without Special Offers and can I run the Google Playstore on it?
Is it on Generation 7 able to remove Special offers and install Playstore
I need a cheap Tablet for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Skygo
Also i would like to play some Games like Punch Club should run on it
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I have seen this today by Amazon Fire HD 10 Gen 7 (2017):
https://www.amazon.de/Zertifiziert-...m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_r=VXSATV8TXBW4HXABD5VB
I have a Question for 89 € can i use it as a normal Tablet without Special Offers and can I run the Google Playstore on it?
Is it on Generation 7 able to remove Special offers and install Playstore
I need a cheap Tablet for Netflix, Amazon Prime and Skygo
Also i would like to play some Games like Punch Club should run on it
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Yes, this tablet is perfect. And you can easy root it with k4y0z method or diplomatic's method.
Thanks and how i can remove the Special Offers?
I'm not sure if this applies to newer models, but on my HD8 2016 if you never register to Amazon you never get special offers. I haven't seen one ad since I've owned it.
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Thanks and how i can remove the Special Offers?
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There are 4 ways To remove the ads, With root, you can uninstall them. A program called automate, and from what I seen through a Amazon customer service chat. Or pay the extra money.
What is the Best Way to remove this and can tell me anyone, i would like to use Prime Video ,Skygo, Netflix with this Tablet also i would like to use the normal Play Store, so whats the Best way for it?
Anyone know can I made a Custom Rom on this Tablet? is it able? Lineage OS
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What is the Best Way to remove this and can tell me anyone, i would like to use Prime Video ,Skygo, Netflix with this Tablet also i would like to use the normal Play Store, so whats the Best way for it?
Anyone know can I made a Custom Rom on this Tablet? is it able? Lineage OS
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Rooting should be the best solution.
Skygo is not working.
In this forum are you can find several thread how you do this.
No at this time there is no Custom ROM available.
I have found that for first:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MciEZsWtP_k
Can I remove Root and make Skygo working?
The high request is best way to remove the special Offers and Playstore install on it thats what i need
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I'm not sure if this applies to newer models, but on my HD8 2016 if you never register to Amazon you never get special offers. I haven't seen one ad since I've owned it.
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I have never gotten ads on any amazon tablet I have owned that had special offers. The only tablet I have ever registered with Amazon is my old 8.9. Sometimes it made downloading the OTA easier.
So i shouldn´t register the Tablet and cancel the First Wirless Lan Access right?
I would like to install Playstore and my favorit Game and Netflix,Skygo and something more Apps.
Guys, before i make any changes, can i make a full backup for warranty that i can just go to restore Orignal Amazon FW without root or any changes
My suggestion is to ask amazon to remove them if you have the ad's. You don't need root to install the play store or apps you seem to be interested in. To make a full backup, you need to be rooted. But looking at what you want to do, just fire it up and use it. There is currently nothing preventing you from changing your mind and deciding to root. I don't like automate cause it is an application being used in the background. Many have reported that just contacting or emailing amazon has got their ads removed. Worst case is they charge you 10-15$ and credit is back from what the thread said. Check out the thread under general. If you don't register you wont have access to the amazon stuff (amazon video, amazon app store, and etc.
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My suggestion is to ask amazon to remove them if you have the ad's. You don't need root to install the play store or apps you seem to be interested in. To make a full backup, you need to be rooted. But looking at what you want to do, just fire it up and use it. There is currently nothing preventing you from changing your mind and deciding to root. I don't like automate cause it is an application being used in the background. Many have reported that just contacting or emailing amazon has got their ads removed. Worst case is they charge you 10-15$ and credit is back from what the thread said. Check out the thread under general. If you don't register you wont have access to the amazon stuff (amazon video, amazon app store, and etc.
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In My Case 20€ but they have kindly spend it for me so i have it unlocked and installed Playstore and now activate it.:highfive::good: Best Job =) Its better
Skygo working ,Netflix working, amazon Prime working, Nova Launcher working fine