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5.0.5.1 - App Blocking

I've recently been digging in to what is causing launchers from being disabled and wanted to share my findings.
The culprit here is
Code:
/system/priv-app/com.amazon.tv.settings.apk
The service name is
Code:
com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
There are currently two blacklisted apps in the 5.0.5.1 release:
Code:
com.altusapps.firedtvlauncher
de.belu.firestarter
If you are on 5.0.5.1, you can poke around the system partition by running on your computer:
Code:
adb pull /system
Looks like we have a cat-and-mouse game on our hands...

jkchr1s said:
I've recently been digging in to what is causing launchers from being disabled and wanted to share my findings.
The culprit here is
Code:
/system/priv-app/com.amazon.tv.settings.apk
The service name is
Code:
com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
There are currently two blacklisted apps in the 5.0.5.1 release:
Code:
com.altusapps.firedtvlauncher
de.belu.firestarter
If you are on 5.0.5.1, you can poke around the system partition by running on your computer:
Code:
adb pull /system
Looks like we have a cat-and-mouse game on our hands...
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Wow. Those sneaky bastards. I think there is a way to disable individual services.

rbox said:
Wow. Those sneaky bastards. I think there is a way to disable individual services.
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I was thinking the same thing. I don't have the update so I can't test. But can't we do:
Code:
pm hide com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
without root, and
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
with?

wouldn't hurt to try, would it?

rbox said:
Wow. Those sneaky bastards. I think there is a way to disable individual services.
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Unfortunately the 'pm hide' command doesn't work to disable the service because it's for packages only, so non-rooted owners are out of luck. And yes, I did actually try it anyway. I expect the 'pm disable' command will work with root because it differentiates between packages and components.
Also, it doesn't look like they're doing anything special when disabling the two apps, so once we have a pre-rooted ROM, all we'll have to do is:
Code:
adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
pm enable com.altusapps.firedtvlauncher
pm enable de.belu.firestarter

AFTVnews.com said:
Unfortunately the 'pm hide' command doesn't work to disable the service because it's for packages only, so non-rooted owners are out of luck. And yes, I did actually try it anyway. I expect the 'pm disable' command will work with root because it differentiates between packages and components.
Also, it doesn't look like they're doing anything special when disabling the two apps, so once we have a pre-rooted ROM, all we'll have to do is:
Code:
adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
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Did you verifiy with:
Code:
pm list packages -d
?

AFTVnews.com said:
Unfortunately the 'pm hide' command doesn't work to disable the service because it's for packages only, so non-rooted owners are out of luck. And yes, I did actually try it anyway. I expect the 'pm disable' command will work with root because it differentiates between packages and components.
Also, it doesn't look like they're doing anything special when disabling the two apps, so once we have a pre-rooted ROM, all we'll have to do is:
Code:
adb shell
su
pm disable com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
pm enable com.altusapps.firedtvlauncher
pm enable de.belu.firestarter
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It *IS* a cat and mouse game... but really all that has to happen is the authors of those programs just need to change the name of the package.

I was close. The command to disable the blacklist service is:
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.tv.settings/com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService
It survives a reboot. Here is my detailed guide for those who need it.

I've been playing with this on an unrooted box and found that I can crash the AppDisableService by sending an intent, followed by a force-stop of com.amazon.tv.settings:
Code:
am broadcast -a android.content.action.PERMISSION_RESPONSE_RECEIVED
am force-stop com.amazon.tv.settings
This *seems* to stop the AppDisableService since it never spins back up (since it never receives the BOOT_COMPLETED after it crashes), but this still leaves us with the problem of packages being disabled at boot and no way to enable them.
So, this led me to the idea that you could uninstall the apk and preserve the files, then simply reinstall it after the crash.
I tried to uninstall FireStarter and preserve data:
Code:
pm uninstall -k de.belu.firestarter
but on reinstall, it's still disabled (I'm guessing it preserves the disabled state with -k).
So I guess that's sort-of progress...

jkchr1s said:
I've been playing with this on an unrooted box and found that I can crash the AppDisableService by sending an intent, followed by a force-stop of com.amazon.tv.settings:
Code:
am broadcast -a android.content.action.PERMISSION_RESPONSE_RECEIVED
am force-stop com.amazon.tv.settings
This *seems* to stop the AppDisableService since it never spins back up (since it never receives the BOOT_COMPLETED after it crashes), but this still leaves us with the problem of packages being disabled at boot and no way to enable them.
So, this led me to the idea that you could uninstall the apk and preserve the files, then simply reinstall it after the crash.
I tried to uninstall FireStarter and preserve data:
Code:
pm uninstall -k de.belu.firestarter
but on reinstall, it's still disabled (I'm guessing it preserves the disabled state with -k).
So I guess that's sort-of progress...
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I wonder what would happen if a device reset was done and your tweak were done?

king200 said:
I wonder what would happen if a device reset was done and your tweak were done?
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Unfortunately a device reset would restart the AppDisableService. Causing the crash only stops it after you initiate the crash (meaning it would start up on next reboot). That's the problem with this approach...
My thought was to run a process to uninstall the disabled app(s), have a copy of the APK on the filesystem to re-install, and write an app that would initiate the crash and reinstall the apk on BOOT_COMPLETED. This approach is only good for keeping the app during a booted session, it would have to be re-run if the device was rebooted, and all app settings would be lost when the uninstall occurred.
Without initiating the crash, it appears they run an alarm task that essentially does a check every so often to disable any newly installed apps.
So it looks like they do the check on boot, then again at scheduled intervals. Initiating the crash causes the scheduled interval checks to not run, but a reboot means the app becomes disabled.

how about rename the app??? sorry if too stupid...

htchd2fix said:
how about rename the app??? sorry if too stupid...
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Renaming the app works, but requires the source to be recompiled. Not easily done on device.

on the atvnews(dot)com website is a renamed version from firestarter for downlaod.
CU ulli01

NO ROOT REQUIRED - Manually Uninstall System Apps

***This will NOT work on FireOS 5.4.0.1 If your device hasn't updated to that version, it is advisable to IMMEDIATELY 'uninstall' DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk.***
I can confirm this is working on the Fire HD 8 . Here is the article from XDA with detailed instructions for newbies. Like all other hacks or tricks, I cannot be held responsible for any possible permanent damage you may cause to your devices.
**NOTE**
A factory rest will restore all SYSTEM/Amazon apps you 'uninstalled.' So if you mess your tablet, you can at least start over.
**WARNINGS**
1) If you plan on installing 3rd party apps to replace the Amazon apps you uninstalled, please install and setup your 3rd party apps BEFORE uninstalling Amazon apps. In many cases, installing replacement apps after the uninstalling of Amazon apps, causes some 3rd party apps to malfunction. You will then have to uninstall the 3rd party app or do a reset. Once you uninstall an Amazon app, you CANNOT install it again. Not even from the Google Play Store. The only way to restore any uninstalled system apps is to do a factory reset.
2) Uninstalling Fire Launcher, Retail Demo, and the Oobe settings apps, *WILL* disable your home button. If you uninstall any parental controls, your camera picture roll will not work. Recommend installing replacement camera and gallery before uninstalling Amazon's. As of July 27, 2017 9:20am a *pre uninstall* fix exists to make sure your home button stays functional. If you already uninstalled the apps listed in the following link, you will have to perform a reset and download the tool linked just below, or if you prefer manually uninstalling the apps, *avoid uninstalling*: com.amazon.kor.demo, com.amazon.firelauncher and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe. You can also edit the tool's .bat to keep the apps you want. This link lists all the apps you can uninstall, that will NOT affect the home button. The three listed at the top should NOT be uninstalled.
** Gloating **
1) A tool has been created that allows this process to happen automatically. A huge thanks to 'savvytechwinner' for helping for months to get us to this stage and an even bigger thanks for creating the tool, something I have no idea how to do.
2) A little gloating: We've scored a great write up on Liliputing!
You can use an app like App Inspector to view the package name of each app, rather than list all of them in a shell window. Nonetheless, I kept the list command in the code.
Here you go:
Code:
adb shell
$ pm list packages
$ pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>
Example: (this removes Amazon video)
Code:
adb shell
$ pm list packages
$ pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.avod
Success

Why do you keep the data and cache directories?
This is a good thing, however, as it means that these applications truly aren’t being uninstalled from the device, they are just being uninstalled for the current user (user 0 is the default/main user of the phone). That’s why, if you omit the “–user 0” and “-k” part of the command, the command won’t work. These two commands respectively specify that the system app will only be uninstalled for the current user (and not all users, which is something that requires root access) and that the cache/data of the system application will be preserved (which can’t be removed without root access). Therefore, even if you “uninstall” a system application using this method, you can still receive official OTA updates from your carrier or OEM.
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Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

Hallo32 said:
Why do you keep the data and cache directories?
Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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Fine by me. I wonder if the same method can be applied to install apps and if so, into system? This could be the chance to replace Amazon's apps with forever broken ones while we can, if possible.

Work on my Fire 7" Gen7 with 5.4.0.0.
Thank You!

DragonFire1024 said:
Fine by me. I wonder if the same method can be applied to install apps and if so, into system? This could be the chance to replace Amazon's apps with forever broken ones while we can, if possible.
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Into system should not be possible, because you need root rights to mount /system as write able.
Hasn't there been a few tries to install modified Amazon apps which are broken? I think I have read there something on xda.
--> Firelauncher aplk https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288310

Hallo32 said:
Into system should not be possible, because you need root rights to mount /system as write able.
Hasn't there been a few tries to install modified Amazon apps which are broken? I think I have read there something on xda.
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Yes. Another member and I have been trying to do just that. We've been trying to modify Amazon apps to either bring out block parts of that APKs software, or stop the apps from functioning at all. The closest I got was somehow managing to delete all User AND system app data and storage. Great eh? I thought so too. Until I realized I couldn't download or install anything. I tried, but haven't been able to repeat the process. So far that's as far as we've gotten.

Hallo32 said:
Into system should not be possible, because you need root rights to mount /system as write able.
Hasn't there been a few tries to install modified Amazon apps which are broken? I think I have read there something on xda.
--> Firelauncher aplk https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288310
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That works to an extent. I tried it, replacing launcher with whatever Amazon app. It uninstalls it, but then is immediately reinstalled to another folder...usually from /system/priv-app/ to /data/app and with a different name. Though this might have been how I got all app and system app data erased...by screwing around with the DeviceOTA apk.

See edit above. ^^
But what does this mean in relation to the ota apps? Are the ota updates also deactivated?

Hallo32 said:
See edit above. ^^
But what does this mean in relation to the ota apps? Are the ota updates also deactivated?
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I would've presumed that to be a yes, given nothing could be downloaded and or installed anymore. Everything worked fine aside from that and being able to uninstall apps. What little bit I could find on the web, no one mentioned the cause and most of them ended up with permanently damaged internal SD cards. I waited a few days after posting a thread and no one replied. So I factory reset it and everything was fine again. I wish I could repeat it.

Can we disable "special offers" using this method? Or is that part of the launcher?
If we "uninstall" the launcher, will it ask if you want to use a different installed launcher to map to the home button?

deepdvd said:
Can we disable "special offers" using this method? Or is that part of the launcher?
If we "uninstall" the launcher, will it ask if you want to use a different installed launcher to map to the home button?
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I did special offers. Haven't tried the launcher yet.

DragonFire1024 said:
I did special offers. Haven't tried the launcher yet.
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Does it actually remove them from the lock screen or just make the app not work?

deepdvd said:
Does it actually remove them from the lock screen or just make the app not work?
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I don't know. I didn't have the ads.

on my kindle fire 7 on 5.3.2.1, this gives the error Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR].
EDIT: nevermind, i must have missed a step
I have removed most user facing apps. i have not tried the launcher or appstore.
I can confirm that you can remove everything whisperplay and the stock fire keyboard. I install the gboard before i removed the fire keyboard. I have rebooted after removing this.

Does anyone have more than their own profile on their tablet? I'm wondering if this extends to all profiles. So far, Nova, Activity Launcher, Brevent And NetGuard all say all the Amazon apps I uninstalled are gone. Has anyone tried root after nuking Amazon?
If you keep blocking individual Amazon IP addresses like I do with NetGuard, I'd keep a few apps. As long as one app keeps blocking IPs, then your firewall will still work. Otherwise I'm not sure how to block incoming connections.

Is there a list of packages which can be removed without problems?
I will need to restart from a factory reset because now the launcher crashes happily a few times after closing an app.

Hallo32 said:
Is there a list of packages which can be removed without problems?
I will need to restart from a factory reset because now the launcher crashes happily a few times after closing an app.
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This will list all installed packages. I'm not sure if a safe list has yet been made.
Code:
adb shell
$ pm list packages
It will be a long list. Remove at YOUR own risk. One person's safe list may not be the same as yours.

DragonFire1024 said:
This will list all installed packages. I'm not sure if a safe list has yet been made.
It will be a long list. Remove at YOUR own risk. One person's safe list may not be the same as yours.
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I've removed quite a bit so far, appstore, freetime, kindle store and app, content management because Amazon has no right to manage any of my content, managed provisions though I'm not sure that did anything, video and Amazon shopping, and a few others i can't recall at this moment. I am hoping removing prime photos later will allow me to use live wallpapers.

If this is the closest we ever get to root or a custom rom, I don't think we could've asked for something better.

@DragonFire1024
You may mention at the first post, that a factory reset will bring back the automatic update stuff if the method has been used to deactivate it.
Worst case:
* factory reset
* enable wlan conection
* tablet gets updates and installs them

Disable OTA on the 2nd Gen Fire TV stick :

Update: It's been reported that the method works on FireOS up to and including 5.2.6.0, but does not work on 5.2.6.1
To catch a break, and avoid force fed OTA updates, run these commands from your ADB:
Code:
adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
This will disable the OTA apps till the next factory reset. In case there is ever root, your system will be old enough to be rootable.
Once you do this, and go check for system updates, it'll generate a message "System update failed".
More details can be found in this thread.

this was patched on the tablets and if not already will likely be patched on the sticks soon as well.

krsmit0 said:
this was patched on the tablets and if not already will likely be patched on the sticks soon as well.
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Sure, nothing lasts forever ... But even more reason to do this NOW !!!
At the moment, I have this version : Fire OS 5.2.4.1, ro.build.date=Fri Jun 9 23:01:51 UTC 2017, so not patched yet.

@bibikalka is there a way to reinstall an uninstalled APK for user 0 ?

rainman74 said:
@bibikalka is there a way to reinstall an uninstalled APK for user 0 ?
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I don't know an easy one
But you can always do a factory reset! These operations don't actually delete anything, just flag it as unusable.

This should allow debloating the Fire TV sticks. Does anyone have a list with apps that you can safely remove? Maybe even replacing the stock launcher is possible. Although on the Fire HD 10 5th generation removing the stock launcher breaks the home button detection.

MWin123 said:
This should allow debloating the Fire TV sticks. Does anyone have a list with apps that you can safely remove? Maybe even replacing the stock launcher is possible. Although on the Fire HD 10 5th generation removing the stock launcher breaks the home button detection.
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Yes, you can completely replace Fire Stick Launcher without root! But first ensure, that all settings are made, because you can not access certain settings anymore (again only after a factory reset).
And you must install another launcher first, e.g. AppStarter (https://github.com/sphinx02/AppStarter/releases)
1. Uninstall:
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.nimh
adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher
2. Access settings then via ADB without com.amazon.tv.launcher (Fire Stick "tank" on 5.2.4.1):
Controller:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.controllers_bluetooth_devices.ControllersAndBluetoothActivity
App-Menu:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.applications.ApplicationsActivity
Network:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity
Factory Reset:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.FactoryResetActivity

rainman74 said:
But first ensure, that all settings are made, because you can not access certain settings anymore (again only after a factory reset).
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Thanks! Do you know what settings are affected?
I can recommend Activity Launcher to open settings, it also allows you to open some hidden settings. See NO ROOT: Use 'Activity Launcher' to remove accounts, grant/revoke usage access.

MWin123 said:
Thanks! Do you know what settings are affected?
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yes, because of we can't grant com.amazon.tv.permission.LAUNCHER_SETTINGS to com.amazon.tv.settings (adb -d shell pm grant com.amazon.tv.settings com.amazon.tv.permission.LAUNCHER_SETTINGS), you can't access the following settings anymore:
Account (but you'll in no way ever change your Amazon Account)
Display & Sound (so set each setting there to "automatic" before you uninstall com.amazon.tv.launcher)
Info/About (you'll not need that anyway)
Childlock (no need for that anyway, because you will not have Amazon Launcher)
Debug/ADB (so set ADB/USB to "yes" before you uninstall com.amazon.tv.launcher and you'll be fine)
MWin123 said:
I can recommend Activity Launcher to open settings, it also allows you to open some hidden settings. See NO ROOT: Use 'Activity Launcher' to remove accounts, grant/revoke usage access.
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Thanks, I'll try that...

After installing modified "Android TV Settings" (https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4255667&d=1503965469) with regular "adb install" you can access the following settings again if amazon.tv.launcher is disabled or uninstalled (non-root):
Sound (system sounds only)
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.device.sound.SoundActivity
Info/About
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity
Debug/ADB
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.system.DeveloperOptionsActivity
CEC/HDMI Control
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.system.InputsActivity
Bluetooth/Pairing
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity
Date/Time
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.system.DateTimeActivity
Device Name
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.name.DeviceNameSettingsActivity
Language
Code:
com.android.tv.settings.system.LanguageActivity

Do the ADB commands in post 1 work on the 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV please? (not the stick).
I have just acquired one which is non rooted and loaded with software v5.2.4.2 which I understand that I am unable to root.
Any advice greatly appreciated.

meohmy said:
Do the ADB commands in post 1 work on the 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV please? (not the stick).
I have just acquired one which is non rooted and loaded with software v5.2.4.2 which I understand that I am unable to root.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Yes they do, I just tried it on mine and it worked flawlessly. Good luck!

Thanks for the prompt reply, I will have a go as soon as the wife goes out.

apologiez for hijacking your thread, these infors are very appreciated.
i 'accidently' uninstalled "com.amazon.tv.settings", any idea how i can force a factory reset? Installing the modfied "Android TV Settings" didnt help.

TV33 said:
apologiez for hijacking your thread, these infors are very appreciated.
i 'accidently' uninstalled "com.amazon.tv.settings", any idea how i can force a factory reset? Installing the modfied "Android TV Settings" didnt help.
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this is probably not possible anymore then!
But you can try this method: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-by-entering-recovery-mode-and-factory-reset-the-amazon-fire-tv/

Worked first time so thanks for all the info, now to get a vpn so I can start using it.

Hi, I need help
I have a Fire TV Stick2 (Tank), after trying Post #7 I have no choice to change the WIFI account.
Post #10 doesn't work.
Any Idea? Post #15 seems not possible for "tank"
Any advice greatly appreciated.

remoter3406 said:
Hi, I need help
I have a Fire TV Stick2 (Tank), after trying Post #7 I have no choice to change the WIFI account.
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You will have access to wifi on Fire TV Stick2 ("tank") with this cmd as stated in post #7:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity
Post #10 doesn't work.
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Did yo install the modified "Android TV Settings" first. The command definitely works then!
Any Idea? Post #15 seems not possible for "tank"
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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It's possible with an Micro USB OTA adapter: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00N2LSLKA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You will have access to wifi on Fire TV Stick2 ("tank") with this cmd as stated in post #7:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity
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First, sorry for my english. I mean WIFI is working with my WIFI repeater, but I want change it to my main WIFI router. How?
Did yo install the modified "Android TV Settings" first. The command definitely works then!
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Yes, I installed the "apk" and it apears on TV, but no reaction. Is a adb command needed for activating?
It's possible with an Micro USB OTA adapter:
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OK, this is the last try if I coudn't change the WIFI
Many Thanks for your quick response

remoter3406 said:
First, sorry for my english. I mean WIFI is working with my WIFI repeater, but I want change it to my main WIFI router. How?
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I will show you a screenshot of that later this evening...
Yes, I installed the "apk" and it apears on TV, but no reaction. Is a adb command needed for activating?
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You can't click the icon, you must access the settings of it via adb or the app "Activity Lauchner" mentioned in this thread:
Code:
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.device.sound.SoundActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.name.DeviceNameSettingsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.DateTimeActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.DeveloperOptionsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.InputsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.LanguageActivity

I accidentally "uninstalled" Quickstep

I was checking my battery usage stats and saw that Quickstep was using more battery than it should've. I didn't use the laucnher anyways, so I thought I would uninstall it. I used the adb shell and used "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.launcher3". I later learned that this app was responsible for home button gestures, something I really use. I know I could factory reset my phone, but is there any way I can get this app back? Whenever I see it in Settings, it says "not installed for this user".

yqazi27 said:
I was checking my battery usage stats and saw that Quickstep was using more battery than it should've. I didn't use the laucnher anyways, so I thought I would uninstall it. I used the adb shell and used "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.launcher3". I later learned that this app was responsible for home button gestures, something I really use. I know I could factory reset my phone, but is there any way I can get this app back? Whenever I see it in Settings, it says "not installed for this user".
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I've never done it this way... But pm install should work opposite of pm uninstall...

rignfool said:
I've never done it this way... But pm install should work opposite of pm uninstall...
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I could do this, but I need the APK file for Quickstep, which I have searched for hours. I am also not willing to root my phone as a solution of possibly retrieving the file directly from the system.

yqazi27 said:
I could do this, but I need the APK file for Quickstep, which I have searched for hours. I am also not willing to root my phone as a solution of possibly retrieving the file directly from the system.
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Good luck...

yqazi27 said:
I was checking my battery usage stats and saw that Quickstep was using more battery than it should've. I didn't use the laucnher anyways, so I thought I would uninstall it. I used the adb shell and used "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.launcher3". I later learned that this app was responsible for home button gestures, something I really use. I know I could factory reset my phone, but is there any way I can get this app back? Whenever I see it in Settings, it says "not installed for this user".
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Sideload the OTA on top of what you have installed.
No need to root.

tech_head said:
Sideload the OTA on top of what you have installed.
No need to root.
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Just sideloaded the OTA via ADB and nothing happened. I looked at Quickstep in my apps and it still says "not installed for this user".

yqazi27 said:
Just sideloaded the OTA via ADB and nothing happened. I looked at Quickstep in my apps and it still says "not installed for this user".
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You have to sideload and run the update. You can't just sideload the os update and expect quickstep to appear.

autosurgeon said:
You have to sideload and run the update. You can't just sideload the os update and expect quickstep to appear.
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I DID run the update earlier. Absolutely nothing changed, unless I am not understanding the process of running the update.

yqazi27 said:
I DID run the update earlier. Absolutely nothing changed, unless I am not understanding the process of running the update.
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Updates don't re-enable disabled apps...

rignfool said:
Updates don't re-enable disabled apps...
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So you're basically telling me to factory reset........

yqazi27 said:
So you're basically telling me to factory reset........
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Probably...
If you don't want to root... You need to reset user 0...

rignfool said:
Probably...
If you don't want to root... You need to reset user 0...
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Not resetting was my main condition, but I guess that is my only option unless someone else has a solution.

Yeah a factory reset might fix this....might...

yqazi27 said:
So you're basically telling me to factory reset........
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Now that you have done the OTA, you don't see it as an installed app, just disabled?
If not then FDR?

tech_head said:
Now that you have done the OTA, you don't see it as an installed app, just disabled?
If not then FDR?
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It shows up in the Apps list, but still says "Not installed for this user". The disable button is greyed out. I think I'll do a reset tonight.

yqazi27 said:
It shows up in the Apps list, but still says "Not installed for this user". The disable button is greyed out. I think I'll do a reset tonight.
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Have you setup multiple users on ur phone?

I did the same - uninstall the quickstep app. But, it kept popping up a 'confirmation box' and the tablet became unusable. Have just reset the android tablet (all data, of course, got wiped out.)

Disable System Update

Hi,
I have a rooted OP8P running Magisk 21.0 (21000), and using Magisk Manager 8.0.2 (307)(11). My OS build is Oxygen OS 10.5.13.IN11AA(enhanced by xXx_NoLimits_ 12.3).
I keep getting the pesky notification to Update to Oxygen OS 11.IN1AA, the one that gives me the option to "Download and Install Now". I have no plans nor any desire to go to Android 11 as of yet, so I would like to do two things, stop this notification from showing up, and ensure that the update doesn't install itself.
Normally, I wouldn't worry about it updating without some user input but just today I got a second notification telling me that "System update installation failed" prompting me to "Try Again"(See attached pic). This is both good and bad I suppose, but it's still troubling since this newest notification indicates that it tried to update without me knowing about it. This simply will not do.
Any advice? I know it's not as simple as disabling the notification, as it doesn't allow me to do so.
Thanks!

KingKazmaOfficial said:
Hi,
I have no plans nor any desire to go to Android 11 as of yet,
Thanks!
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I'm seeing the same and contemplated the same question. What are your reasons for avoiding the upgrade?
p.s. I can think about a way of disabling system notifications (using root access), but I worry about missing important notifications, so I left this pesky message on.

NYCgirl said:
I'm seeing the same and contemplated the same question. What are your reasons for avoiding the upgrade?
p.s. I can think about a way of disabling system notifications (using root access), but I worry about missing important notifications, so I left this pesky message on.
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I just don't see any real reason to update, OOS 10 is working fine for me. From what I've seen OOS 11 doesn't bring anything compelling enough to the table to make me to want to upgrade. Also, OOS 10 has been around long enough that there are robust resources and development communities built around it, meaning more reliable troubleshooting and overall easier research. On top of all that, having to factory reset and re-root to avoid potential bugs due to OOS 10 residuals isn't very attractive either.
I mean don't get me wrong, I love the feeling and idea of being on the bleeding edge as much as the next guy, but I'd rather all my ducks be in a row beforehand...if that makes any sense.

Can you freeze the app in titanium??

Freezing System Update 2.2.3... did the trick for me.
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KingKazmaOfficial said:
On top of all that, having to factory reset and re-root to avoid potential bugs due to OOS 10 residuals isn't very attractive either.
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That makes sense. If you have to factory reset, how would you restore your data? AFAIK, there not yet TWRP for Android 11, which means relying on something else. This make me nervous...

dladz said:
Can you freeze the app in titanium??
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Don't have the pro version.

You can use the adb command to disable the update as well notification
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
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Don't have the pro version.
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VRaju said:
You can use the adb command to disable the update as well notification
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
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Use the terminal app on phone or cmd on PC?

You can try either should work.
App to disable is ""com.oneplus.opbackup""
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Use the terminal app on phone or cmd on PC?
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VRaju said:
You can use the adb command to disable the update as well notification
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
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Buy it, they deserve the payment for all they've done

hi, if disable system update then can i enable again ? do you have a cmd comand for enable ?

sefai77 said:
hi, if disable system update then can i enable again ? do you have a cmd comand for enable ?
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You can try either should work.
App to disable is ""com.oneplus.opbackup""
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I'd like to know that as well.

Yes you can re enable if required.
adb shell pm enable com.oneplus.opbackup
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I'd like to know that as well.
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VRaju said:
Yes you can re enable if required.
adb shell pm enable com.oneplus.opbackup
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Works for disable and re-enable! Thanks alot!

today i formatted my phone and i try to give this command again but it doesn't work

That's an apk OnePlus released which may help you guys in this situation. If you check news in the Oxygen updater, there's an in depth article about it.
Major failing on OnePlus' part.
Here's the apk they're referring to, apparently it stops the update forcing wipes from OB3 not to go ahead.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15RO5WSwMZ3PAHktUWMVr4f6sRm-th_he/view
Please check out the article before installing anything.
Edit: actually this is more for the people who were forced to update. Apologies, I'll leave it here as someone may see it.

sefai77 said:
today i formatted my phone and i try to give this command again but it doesn't work
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Why did you format, did you update to OOS 11?
Also, when running the command line, make sure you open the command prompt within the same folder as your ADB files.

KingKazmaOfficial said:
Why did you format, did you update to OOS 11?
Also, when running the command line, make sure you open the command prompt within the same folder as your ADB files.
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i formated for cleaning my oneplus8pro and i dont updtae OOS 11. i open command with adb files but i cant do this.

sefai77 said:
i formated for cleaning my oneplus8pro and i dont updtae OOS 11. i open command with adb files but i cant do this.
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first run the command
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adb devices
to ensure that you phone is connected, and that you have the proper drivers are installed.
Then, make sure that your phone is unlocked (not the bootloader, just actually unlocked so the screen is on). After running that above command, you should see a popup come up on your phone screen asking you to allow permission to your computer. Tap "always allow" checkbox and grant the permissions.
Now try to run the command again.

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first run the command
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adb devices
to ensure that you phone is connected, and that you have the proper drivers are installed.
Then, make sure that your phone is unlocked (not the bootloader, just actually unlocked so the screen is on). After running that above command, you should see a popup come up on your phone screen asking you to allow permission to your computer. Tap "always allow" checkbox and grant the permissions.
Now try to run the command again.
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i can do it now thanks