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ONLY WORKS WITH ANDROID 2.2 (FROYO)
For those of you that don't know, Google released a new Voice Search that allows "actions". For more info go Here.
First off, I wanna thank Tsenru, klinster, devlogic, BinaryMan, and Synchromatic @ the CM forum for all the info.
This is instructions for ubuntu so make the proper adjustments for windows if needed.
From ADB
Code:
adb pull /system/app ~/Desktop/app/
adb remount
adb shell rm -f /system/app/VoiceSearch.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch
adb shell rm -f /system/app/GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Once this is done you can search market for "voice search" and "google search" then after they're installed, reboot.
Now for the next step.
If the search hard key doesn't bring up the quick search box (keyboard input), do this.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
adb reboot
Now all should work!
I had a wierd name for quick search box (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1) so keep that in mind if you have any issues.
Now enjoy you fancy new voice search!
tried everyone's suggestions so far, with your suggestions I get:
rm failed for -f, Read-only file system
Worked for me, thanks!
beyondinferno said:
ONLY WORKS WITH ANDROID 2.2 (FROYO)
Now for the next step.
If the search hard key doesn't bring up the quick search box (keyboard input), do this.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
adb reboot
Now all should work!
I had a wierd name for quick search box (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1) so keep that in mind if you have any issues.
Now enjoy you fancy new voice search!
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Rather then using the command adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
I suggest the command ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
ln -s creates a symbolic link to the file rather then moving the file. It keeps the google search file where the installer put it. If you move the file are you causing an issue in the future when the next upgrade comes around?
mmace said:
tried everyone's suggestions so far, with your suggestions I get:
rm failed for -f, Read-only file system
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adb remount first... and when using rm try busybox...
busybox rm <<file>>
painter_ said:
Rather then using the command adb shell mv /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox /system/app
I suggest the command ln -s /data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk /system/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk
ln -s creates a symbolic link to the file rather then moving the file. It keeps the google search file where the installer put it. If you move the file are you causing an issue in the future when the next upgrade comes around?
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Thanks for the tip!
Changing how to now.
Can't wait to try this tonight.
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Worked great! thank you!
This worked for me as well. Thanks.
Not having much luck reactivating the search button.
I can confirm that it got the job done cause when I tried again, it popped up an error that the file already exists, so it succeeded in creating the link... any suggestions?
Just tried it, works great. Thanks!
what does adb shell PM uninstall do as opposed to adb shell uninstall
If you have TB, uninstall voice search and google search from backup/restore, then reboot phone and go to market install both, worked for me
andygu3 said:
If you have TB, uninstall voice search and google search from backup/restore, then reboot phone and go to market install both, worked for me
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thanks that worked and it was way easier than adb.
I'd love to have this feature, but I get "failure" when I enter the adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch command. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, except that I have no idea what the difference between Ubuntu and Windows commands are.
Thanks for all the hard work. Any help is greatly appreciated.`
EDITED: I got it working. Not sure how. Even though I got a "failure" during the adb uninstall, the old voice search appears to have uninstalled already. Went to the market and downloaded the new app and it works!
Perilousp69 said:
I'd love to have this feature, but I get "failure" when I enter the adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.voicesearch command. I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, except that I have no idea what the difference between Ubuntu and Windows commands are.
Thanks for all the hard work. Any help is greatly appreciated.`
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I should add I'm running FROYO 2.1, vanilla based on Cynogen's Aug. 13 mod
Working!
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DirtyShroomz said:
Working!
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Can you tell me how you did it? I noticed you had problems earlier.
Perilousp69 said:
Can you tell me how you did it? I noticed you had problems earlier.
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Used SUFBS (or any file explorer). Went to system/app and deleted voicesearch.apk, rebooted, went to market and downloaded voice search
Sorry for bumping the old topic, but does anyone know the difference
between:
com.google.android.voicesearch.x and
com.google.android.voicesearch ??
Here is a script I have been working on for a while, and have tested on multiple Fire 2015 models. *This is ONLY for the new 2015 Fire tablet, not any Kindle variant. This is for the 5.0.1 firmware. It will work on the 5.0.0 for all functions but the Google Plays Store, 5.0.0 is incompatible with the Google Play Store at this time.
Credits go to alot of the members of this forum for parts of it, including @sd_shadow, @K3Llogs, and @Rivethread to name a few. I'm just wrapping up all the knowledge in a nice package, and cleaning up the code.
DOWNLOAD> https://www.dropbox.com/s/jseeolrqfb1uvdy/FSS.zip?dl=0<DOWNLOAD
This script is meant to be run on the first boot of a Fire, after choosing your language, cancelling the initial setup, and turning on USB debugging. It is a requirement to have the ADB drivers working correctly on your PC before running the script as well. (ADB Drivers available here, require manual device manager loading - http://koush.com/post/universal-adb-driver)
What it does:
-Disable packages to block OTA updates.
-Disable packages to block lock screen adverts
-Remove all of the Amazon bloatware
-Install the FOSS App Store F-Droid
-Install the Google Play Store, and associated framework
The script keeps a log file of all its activities, and reboots your tablet when it is done. It can be run as many times as you want, if you believe a step failed or you made a mistake and need to run it again, go ahead.
When it is done, you will have the Amazon AppStore, Google Play Store, F-Droid App Market, and the Clock app. That's it, 4 things. You can then build it up the way you want to, using whichever store you wish, however you would like. Here are some recommendations to get started:
-Google Camera (The built in camera app tied to Amazon Cloud services, so you'll need a camera app)
-VLC (The built in music and video apps tie into Amazon services as well, so you need a media player app)
-ES File Explorer (The built in picture app is tied to Amazon services, so you need something to look at your pictures)
--I recommend installing OneDrive or DropBox to help manage and backup your pictures as well.
NOTES:
Currently in 5.0.1, you cannot redirect the home button to use a different launcher other than Amazon's Fire Launcher (without a lot of complicated 3rd party overlays). You will be using the Fire Launcher, but with such a blank base to start from, and it's folder ability, I find it quite clean and easy.
Widgets do not work. Even if you get a 3rd party launcher working, they cannot be applied because the core Android framework is not installed. This may not be able to be fixed until the device is rooted.
Performing the process to root your fire, and install a alternative launcher, works great along with this script. It shouldn't matter but I recommend doing this script first, and then the root/launcher fixes second.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
If you wish to have one of the Amazon service based apps back, you can simply modify my script and run it again. Go to the 4th section marked [Using Package Manger (pm) to hide Amazon bloatware]. In this section, find the app I chose to hide that you want back, and change the word hide to unhide. Example, if you want the Amazon cloud photos and the Fire camera apps back, find the lines for com.amazon.photos and com.amazon.camera, change hide to unhide, and run the script. Those apps will be back after the reboot.
It works the other way too if you want to hide more of the Amazon stuff you can add more lines to the 4th section. For example, to completely remove the Amazon AppStore and it's framework (gets rid of some of the tabs on home screen), and just use Google/FDroid, add these lines to section 4.
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.platform
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.venezia
Good job putting it all together into one package.
Nice work. I have a new Fire that I haven't opened yet. I am assuming it still comes with 5.0.0. Should I complete the setup and let it update to 5.0.1 before running this script?
natedawg187 said:
Nice work. I have a new Fire that I haven't opened yet. I am assuming it still comes with 5.0.0. Should I complete the setup and let it update to 5.0.1 before running this script?
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You can do it either way. If you run it on 5.0, you wont get the Play Store but you can use a custom launcher. If you do it on 5.0.1, you will get the Play Store, but have to use Amazon Launcher. Personally, I don't find the Amazon launcher bad once all the bloatware is out of it, and I need the Play store, so I go to 5.0.1 first, then factory reset, then run this.
tufkal said:
You can do it either way. If you run it on 5.0, you wont get the Play Store but you can use a custom launcher. If you do it on 5.0.1, you will get the Play Store, but have to use Amazon Launcher. Personally, I don't find the Amazon launcher bad once all the bloatware is out of it, and I need the Play store, so I go to 5.0.1 first, then factory reset, then run this.
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Yeah, I would want the Play Store, so I'll go this route. Thanks for the reply.
can you add what each service does here or maybe in the file ?
these are all i could find info on
from another post
k3ll0gs said:
com.amazon.camera. - Camera App
com.amazon.csapp - Help App
com.amazon.legalsettings - Legal Settings App
com.amazon.venezia - Amazon App Store
com.amazon.h2settingsfortablet - Profiles & Family Library App
com.amazon.weather - Weather App
com.goodreads.kindle - Goodreads App
com.android.calendar - Calendar App
com.amazon.kindle.kso - Special Offers setting
com.android.email - Email App
com.amazon.kindle.personal_video - Video App
com.amazon.avod - Video App
com.amazon.contacts - Contacts App
com.amazon.windowshop - Amazon Windowshop
com.amazon.cloud9 - Silk Browser App
com.amazon.ags.app - Amazon Game Circle App
com.amazon.kindle.otter.settings - Amazon Registration Service
Big thanks to Rivethead 23 for the below System OTA update processes
com.amazon.device.software.ota - OTA Updates
com.amazon.settings.systemupdates - OTA Updates
com.amazon.device.software.ota - OTA Updates
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Mac version
just fyi - I quickly converted the script to run on a Mac. The 'adb' commands are all the same - just modified some echo/prompt commands that didn't work.
I ended up running it twice since 1 of the commands failed the first time:
>> adb shell pm uninstall com.android.vending
>> Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]
I also removed the >>lot.txt stuff but you can run it like this to view and save the output:
"run.sh | tee log.txt"
Code:
echo "Starting the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)"
adb kill-server
adb start-server
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
echo Communicating with your Fire Tablet from your PC requires 2 things:
echo -The ADB debugging option is enabled on the tablet
echo -The ADB drivers are installed on your machine
echo Make sure you have both of these requirements met before continuing!
echo ...if you need help, see the XDA forums.
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
read n
adb wait-for-devices
echo "Using Package Manger (pm) to block OTA updates"
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.otaverifier
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
echo "Using Package Manger (pm) to block adverts on lock screen"
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
echo "Using Package Manger (pm) to hide Amazon bloatware"
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.personal_music
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.personal_video
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.photos.importer
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.calculator
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.photos
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.mp3
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.windowshop
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.avod
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.cloud9
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.ags.app
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.csapp
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.weather
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.otter
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.kindle
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.zico
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.client.metrics
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.backup
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.tahoe
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.webapp
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.camera
adb shell pm hide com.android.calendar
adb shell pm hide com.android.email
adb shell pm hide com.android.contacts
adb shell pm hide com.audible.application.store
adb shell pm hide com.audible.application.kindle
adb shell pm hide com.goodreads.kindle
adb shell pm hide com.nuance.edr.androidservice.service
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
echo "Installing additional packages"
adb install FDroid.apk
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
echo "Installing Google Play Framework"
adb install com.google.android.gms-6.6.03_\(1681564-036\)-6603036-minAPI9.apk
adb install GoogleLoginService.apk
adb install GoogleServicesFramework.apk
adb shell pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
adb shell pm uninstall com.android.vending
adb install com.android.vending-5.9.12-80391200-minAPI9.apk
echo "--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"
echo Done. Press any key to reboot device.
read n
adb reboot
adb kill-server
Can someone give me some advice on how to do this via Ubuntu?
edjca said:
Can someone give me some advice on how to do this via Ubuntu?
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use adb to hide apps from system
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63216347
Adb Shell Pm Hide as much bloat and amazon as you can
and look at these
[SIZE=+1]Can ADB/Fastboot be used on Linux and Mac?[/SIZE] Yes see
The Easiest Way to Install Android's ADB and Fastboot Tools on Any OS
[GUIDE] Set up ADB and Fastboot on a Mac easily (With Screenshots!) by AshtonTS
[Guide] How To Setup And Use Fastboot by demkantor
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Thank you for putting this all together.
With the 'Black Friday' deal on these (down to £35 in the UK), I'd predict this thread is going to get more interest
Just a quick question though; should it be required to send the Fire7 tablet back, does a factory reset revert all this good stuff?
Thank you
Ubuntu
edjca said:
Can someone give me some advice on how to do this via Ubuntu?
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Yup, sd_shadow's reply is spot on
OK I didn't use the script.... instead I did it line by line, but got one this afternoon... within minutes of unboxing my fire is happily ticking along without bloat and with Playstore..... damn ,u just gotta love XDA :good:
edjca said:
Can someone give me some advice on how to do this via Ubuntu?
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If the Fire tablet complains about requiring adb 1.0.32 or higher:
Check your adb version
Code:
adb version
It will likely say Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31, that seems to be the newest one in the software repository.
You can grab adb 1.0.32 from google:
Code:
wget -O - https://skia.googlesource.com/skia/+archive/cd048d18e0b81338c1a04b9749a00444597df394/platform_tools/android/bin/linux.tar.gz | tar -zxvf - adb
This will place adb 1.0.32 in your home directory. To use it type: ./adb (dot slash adb). You can copy the new adb over old one in /usr/bin but I'd recommend just keeping it in your home directory & just add the ./ (dot slash) to any adb commands.
Code:
./adb version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
Weird issues here, it won't let me change my time zone because of 'parental controls', and I am unable to change the wallpaper, it just spins and then goes back to the settings screen. Don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if these are parts of the blocked system apps. Everything else seems to work fine.
Edit: I used the script in the link below to change the launcher and that fixed the issue for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/alternative-launcher-one-click-script-t3239966
Thanks so much for this, it worked perfectly! I added the lines below to remove the extra tabs from the home screen, but does anyone know how to get rid of the books, audiobooks and newsstand tabs? I keep getting parental controls errors on them and I'd like to just remove them. Thanks!
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.platform
adb shell pm hide com.amazon.venezia
Can anyone give me a general idea of how long this process takes? I've factory reset my kindle to 5.0.1, I've got ADB debug setup on the kindle, got the adb file from the post installed, and I've run the .bat file and hit enter to continue. It's been quite a while now (15 min) and I haven't seen the Kindle reboot.
theusualuser said:
Can anyone give me a general idea of how long this process takes? I've factory reset my kindle to 5.0.1, I've got ADB debug setup on the kindle, got the adb file from the post installed, and I've run the .bat file and hit enter to continue. It's been quite a while now (15 min) and I haven't seen the Kindle reboot.
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should only take about 2 mins, likely drivers are not correct
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sd_shadow said:
should only take about 2 mins, likely drivers are not correct
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I'm on Windows 10. What drivers do I need. Don't I just need the universal adb one in the first post? If not, could you please point me in the right direction. Got this as a birthday gift for my daughter and I need to get the Playstore on it asap.
theusualuser said:
I'm on Windows 10. What drivers do I need. Don't I just need the universal adb one in the first post? If not, could you please point me in the right direction. Got this as a birthday gift for my daughter and I need to get the Playstore on it asap.
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+90% of the time you need to manually select drivers in Device manager
After using the driver installer
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---------- Post added at 10:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:46 PM ----------
manually select drivers
Open device manager Settings>Devices>Device Manager
Connect Fire to pc
Enable USB debugging
(If Fire is not listed as Android>Android Composite ADB interface)
select Other Devices>Fire
Right Click>Update Driver Software
Browse my computer for Driver Software
Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer
select Android or Android Phone (or ADB Interface or Android Device)
Select Android Composite ADB interface for Stock rom or recovery/adb sideload
Select Android ADB interface for Fastboot mode
or Android Composite ADB interface
next
you may have to reboot pc
{
"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"
}
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this was so easy to do, thankyou for all your hard work
For those looking to replace Amazon launcher:
Search on YouTube: How to Root the Amazon Fire 5th Gen 7in tablet and remove fire launcher (Rootjunky.com)
You need to root your device in order for this to work AND ANOTHER LAUNCHER ALREADY INSTALLED. Basically, you just delete the Fire launcher from /system/priv-apps/. When you reboot your Fire, it will automatically use the other launcher (or ask you to choose, if you have more than one installed).
See video for more info.
hi can anyone post adb commands to uninstall bloat or apps like facebook,one drive etc
abhijeetn said:
hi can anyone post adb commands to uninstall bloat or apps like facebook,one drive etc
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adb devices ---> Identify if device is connected.
adb shell ---> To enter commands.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 "X" ---> X is app location (i use App Aplication Info to get it)
cmd package install-existing "X" ---> If you f*cked up and have to reinstall what you deleted.
how do i remove apps with adb there is a few id like to remove
leo5111 said:
how do i remove apps with adb there is a few id like to remove
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adb shell pm list packages to see what's installed.
adb shell pm list packages | grep <search term> to search for something specific.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package> to remove an app.
Here's a list of google and OnePlus apps.
leo5111 said:
how do i remove apps with adb there is a few id like to remove
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If you prefer a GUI, you may like ADB App Control by Cyber.Cat. It's free for basic version and cheap to unlock the extras. It works on everything Android that I've tried it on.
the program did it, thanks
Hello XDA users and Fire TV users, Amazon now blocked the adb shell pm disable-user command permanently. You can no longer block update packages 7.2.7.3/6.2.8.7 and higher. If you just updated your device without applying the system components updates, it should still work so avoid those incremental updates if you can while it lasts.
I'm currently running a Fire TV Stick Lite [TWRP Unlocked] (sheldon) on firmware 7.2.4.2 (PS7242/3515)
The pm disable-user is as follows from adb prompt:
pm disable-user com.amazon.device.software.ota
Security exception: cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.device.software.ota
Yes mate, newer versions affect custom launchers being permanent too. https://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-blocks-custom-home-launchers-with-latest-fire-tv-software-update/
Skel40 said:
The pm disable-user is as follows from adb prompt:
pm disable-user com.amazon.device.software.ota
Security exception: cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.device.software.ota
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The command for unlocked/rooted devices is
pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
I guess you know that already, isn't it?
And this would be the command for the locked devices... which is blocked on the latest?
pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
Sus_i said:
The command for unlocked/rooted devices is
pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
I guess you know that already, isn't it?
And this would be the command for the locked devices... which is blocked on the latest?
pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
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Yes which still works with root installed. The command is blocked on latest with system components installed for locked devices. It won't work. Maybe eventually it'll be rolled out as a system update so I wouldn't update if you use the custom launchers and want updates blocked. If they can permanently block launchers they can block update blocker tools from working anymore and it'll continue with newer methods. If anyone has a Fire TV Stick Lite and wants to unlock it. Now would be your best bet before it's patched.
I've enabled adb on rooted FTV2 sloane and launched adb shell (as administrator) but when I run pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota I get an Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=9891, uid=2000, package uid=32011
I was able to run pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota with success
How do I overcome the permissions denial
hafren said:
I've enabled adb on rooted FTV2 sloane and launched adb shell (as administrator) but when I run pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota I get an Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=9891, uid=2000, package uid=32011
I was able to run pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota with success
How do I overcome the permissions denial
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You need to spawn a root shell before running the pm disable cmd. In order to do so, run 'su'.
Rortiz2 said:
run 'su'.
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When I run su nothing happens, and I cant enter the pm disable command as it seems the adb shell is frozen
Code:
C:\adb>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
Ok so I changed my usb a-a cable I retried su - this time I do get a flashing cursor so entered the commands but still received no feedback from device (its a ftv2 sloane rooted twrp via amonet)
Code:
C:\adb>adb devices -l
List of devices attached
G070GV146247023P device product:full_sloane model:AFTS device:sloane transport_id:1
C:\adb>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ su
pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
pm disable com.amazon.tv.forcedotaupdater
pm disable com.amazon.tv.forcedotaupdater.v2
exit
exit
pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota
[email protected]:/ $ su
Should result in
[email protected]:/ #
The '$' turning to a '#' indicates you now have root privileges. It looks like your device is hanging on the su command, with no confirmation the request was granted.
Finnzz said:
[email protected]:/ $ su
Should result in
[email protected]:/ #
The '$' turning to a '#' indicates you now have root privileges. It looks like your device is hanging on the su command, with no confirmation the request was granted.
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Thanks that's really helpfull to learn. I think I have an issue with magisk so will reinstall from twrp.
OK solved it - magsik had not fully loaded to allow root selection. Now working- Really appreciate learning the '$' turning to a '#' indicates you now have root privileges
hafren said:
I've enabled adb on rooted FTV2 sloane and launched adb shell (as administrator) but when I run pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota I get an Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=9891, uid=2000, package uid=32011
I was able to run pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota with success
How do I overcome the permissions denial
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Extremely hard to currently override their malicious updates .
the problem is for most Amazon recent devices , the firmware updates have been slowly
Removing user control away from the device owner , and little by little giving more and more control to Amazon by them hitting your device with malicious updates that change how your device originally worked.
For anyone with a locked device , try an alternative method using no root firewall
or check out teckdoctoruk On YouTube and search his channel for vpn app to
block Amazon updates . either or works , firewall app like no root firewall or
a vpn app that blacklists updates.
Check his page out because he simplifies the process.
Just remember , mileage will vary depending on what malicious updates you already got
From Amazon that changed your device already.
Using a firewall or VPN app to block updates only prevents further Amazon updates from
hitting your box , so it can't remove updates that already changed thing's.