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Guide for Moto G4 Amazon ad removal works for E4

Just got my E4 from Amazon with lockscreen and notification ads. Went looking to see what I could do about them and found the G4 guide works.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/to-remove-amazon-ads-moto-g4-running-t3614090
Just use the 2nd adb command, no root needed.
So far, no more ads.

WhoRuJudge said:
Just got my E4 from Amazon with lockscreen and notification ads. Went looking to see what I could do about them and found the G4 guide works.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/to-remove-amazon-ads-moto-g4-running-t3614090
Just use the 2nd adb command, no root needed.
So far, no more ads.
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Have you rebooted the phone yet? Still no ads?

Thanks for the post. I have followed it and removed the ads successfully.
I am not sure if I did correct. I found the drivers and Motorola device manager from Moto E4 India website.
Thanks

pegb856 said:
Have you rebooted the phone yet? Still no ads?
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I have rebooted several times. So far, no ads
sdivk said:
Thanks for the post. I have followed it and removed the ads successfully.
I am not sure if I did correct. I found the drivers and Motorola device manager from Moto E4 India website.
Thanks
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Your welcome, but the Original Poster in the other thread deserves the credit. I just took a chance that it was the same.

heck yeah it worked for me now I don't have to unlock it twice...lol now when I hit the finger scanner it just unlocks. It may just be me but it feels like it does so more quickly at that. if you read threw that thread people tell you how to remove other amazon apps too but seeing as how they sold us the phone for cheaper with the expectation of us using amazon stuff I will leave those one there besides the amazon app on these phones is better than the one on the play store and it has the free underground apps on it like on fire tablets. I just hated having to tap the finger scanner twice.

Hello brother!
WhoRuJudge said:
Just got my E4 from Amazon with lockscreen and notification ads. Went looking to see what I could do about them and found the G4 guide works.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/to-remove-amazon-ads-moto-g4-running-t3614090
Just use the 2nd adb command, no root needed.
So far, no more ads.
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Greetings friend! I did the process with the phone terminal, the one that goes down from the Play Store. I put the command but it did not give me results. What am I doing wrong on my Moto E4? Thank you!

luggophone said:
Greetings friend! I did the process with the phone terminal, the one that goes down from the Play Store. I put the command but it did not give me results. What am I doing wrong on my Moto E4? Thank you!
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I do not know. I used ADB through my PC to remove the ads. Sorry.

luggophone said:
Greetings friend! I did the process with the phone terminal, the one that goes down from the Play Store. I put the command but it did not give me results. What am I doing wrong on my Moto E4? Thank you!
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You need to do it with a computer.

Has anyone with the prepaid VZW version used this method to remove the bloat that comes with it?

bibinini said:
Has anyone with the prepaid VZW version used this method to remove the bloat that comes with it?
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It is possible, you have to use "pm list packages" command to get a list of the apps that can be uninstalled. Search for verizon, vz, vzw... I used these commands for my droid turbo 2, but might be different for moto e4
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cequint.ecid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vcast.mediamanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vzw.hss.myverizon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.slacker.radio
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.asurion.android.verizon.vms
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vznavigator.Generic

Is there a way to completely disable OTA Updates on Rooted Fire HD 10?

A few days ago, I rooted my Amazon Fire HD 10 OS 5.6.0.0 with kingoroot. I've customized my tablet and removed a lot of the unnecessary Amazon apps. I really like how my Amazon Fire HD 10 looks right now and don't want to see it get messed up because of an update.
Is there any sure way to stop the Amazon Fire HD 10 from updating? I removed the DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk from the device already, but I've read elsewhere that simply removing the DeviceSoftwareOTA won't stop the updates from happening. Is there anything else I can do?

Yes, you also need to remove ForcedOTA (com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota). With both of these removed, no updates are possible.

From my experience on HD8 (7th Gen) on OS 5.3.3.0 since September :
Even though I could not root HD8, I was able to "pm uninstall" both com.amazon.device.software.ota and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
Since then, with WiFi connected everyday, it had never updated to a new version of Fire OS.

Since it is rooted, use ES File Explorer (change settings to give it root permission and show hidden files) and rename the file /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip. It uses this file to verify the updates. While you are at it, I need a copy of the otacerts.zip file if you don't mind. I am trying to restore mine and lost it during a factory restore.

Dan_firehd said:
From my experience on HD8 (7th Gen) on OS 5.3.3.0 since September :
Even though I could not root HD8, I was able to "pm uninstall" both com.amazon.device.software.ota and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
Since then, with WiFi connected everyday, it had never updated to a new version of Fire OS.
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what did you set user as I ran this command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.otter.oobe.forced.ota and got user not found

ecwebster31 said:
what did you set user as I ran this command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.otter.oobe.forced.ota and got user not found
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I am not sure what you are asking. I did not "set user".
The following were what I typed:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota

69ragtop said:
Since it is rooted, use ES File Explorer (change settings to give it root permission and show hidden files) and rename the file /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip. It uses this file to verify the updates. While you are at it, I need a copy of the otacerts.zip file if you don't mind. I am trying to restore mine and lost it during a factory restore.
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ES File Explorer has become crapware. Try Amaze file manager... simple, compact, all you need without the unnecessary junk ES tries to foist on you now.

ecwebster31 said:
what did you set user as I ran this command pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.otter.oobe.forced.ota and got user not found
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try replacing 0 with current so: -k --user current

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
I tried these two commands and I get a "failed to delete" message which I assume is because I have not rooted the tablet. There is an app called "Settings Database Editor". Does anyone have any experience with that? I used it to successfully disable the lock screen without rooting, but it looks like I'm going to have to take the plunge and root in order to block the OTA updates. (first time working with an android device)

ironlion37 said:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
I tried these two commands and I get a "failed to delete" message which I assume is because I have not rooted the tablet. There is an app called "Settings Database Editor". Does anyone have any experience with that? I used it to successfully disable the lock screen without rooting, but it looks like I'm going to have to take the plunge and root in order to block the OTA updates. (first time working with an android device)
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Most of the ability to disable system apps has been patched already. The command you posted above has long been patched. Settings Database Editor is great and powerful. You're lucky you got the lock.disable to work. 9 times out of 10 it doesn't.
So you are correct. Unless you got any of the known tools to work, the only way to truly stop OTA is to destroy the application that handles them. My HD 8 has been on 5.4.0.0 or less for 2 almost 3 years because the commands you posted above, totally disabled the app.
Sent from my Galaxy S4 using XDA Labs

ironlion37 said:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
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DragonFire1024 said:
My HD 8 has been on 5.4.0.0 or less for 2 almost 3 years because the commands you posted above, totally disabled the app.
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Good to know that these two commands is all what's needed. I was just able to successfully execute them on a mtk-su rooted Fire HD 10 "suez" running 5.6.4.0.
Just out of curiosity,
1. Does anybody know what "otter" and "oobe" are supposed to mean, i.e. what com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota is supposed to do?
2. Some people also recommend to get rid of com.amazon.device.software.ota.override — what does this do?
3. Why do some people also remove com.amazon.settings.systemupdates — this is helpful for checking the current OS version, right?
Thank you very much for all your work @DragonFire1024!

anon/droid said:
Good to know that these two commands is all what's needed. I was just able to successfully execute them on a mtk-su rooted Fire HD 10 "suez" running 5.6.4.0.
Just out of curiosity,
1. Does anybody know what "otter" and "oobe" are supposed to mean, i.e. what com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota is supposed to do?
2. Some people also recommend to get rid of com.amazon.device.software.ota.override — what does this do?
3. Why do some people also remove com.amazon.settings.systemupdates — this is helpful for checking the current OS version, right?
Thank you very much for all your work @DragonFire1024!
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The first and second one are applications that grabbed OTA updates sent by Amazon to update the system of your device.vI would assume if one application shuts down the other one takes over. But like most things you need one to work in order for the other to work. If you simply disabled the second one no OTA updates will be sent to your device that will upgrade or change Amazon system like giving you a new version of fire OS.
Removing the third one just disables your ability to tap on the system updates page in the settings application. it will not actually stop any update from taking place on the device if it's disabled. It just removes your ability to get anywhere near the update section or your ability to visually see what's going on there.

Oreo home screen sucks!!!!

I thought I found hope. I watched the youtube video, _https://youtu.be/mCzh52p7IwQ_, that gave me directions on how to change the default home screen to a modified leanback launcher. I hate the new home screen that comes with oreo, I tried changing it. I successfully installed both apks on my Shield TV. The Leanback Launcher Fire works great. I am very pleased with it, but the LauncherHijackV3.apk will not work. I tried several times. The Nvidia Shield TV wont let me set my default home screen to the Leanback Launcher Fire. I don't understand it. Can anyone help?
What do I need to do make my default home screen Leanback Launcher Fire?

UPDATE: I found the solution
I FOUND IT!!! I performed the following:
UPDATE: OREO Here are the new commands for the Oreo update a Big ty to BlackoutWorm for posting to this thread so quickly and for testing
Type in the command prompt:
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
and
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
Works perfectly now with the Leanback on Fire launcher. I am finally happy. I highly recommend doing this if anybody else is unhappy with new Orea home screen.

LoKiP said:
I FOUND IT!!! I performed the following:
UPDATE: OREO Here are the new commands for the Oreo update a Big ty to BlackoutWorm for posting to this thread so quickly and for testing
Type in the command prompt:
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
and
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tvlauncher
Works perfectly now with the Leanback on Fire launcher. I am finally happy. I highly recommend doing this if anybody else is unhappy with new Orea home screen.
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Thanks for posting
is this the release of leanback you used ? > https://github.com/rockon999/LeanbackLauncher/releases

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Yes, I went to _https://github.com/rockon999/LeanbackLauncher/releases_, and downloaded the Alpha 2 release. Then I ADBed on to my Shield TV and deleted those built in launcher apks (as directed from those instructions). When I restarted, I get now the Launcher on Fire and it works perfectly.
I did the same thing on Mi box, again it works perfectly.

You no longer have to remove the Leanback launcher in order to use other launchers. I'm not sure when this changed but I'm on v.7.2.2. Now I can set different launchers as the default so whenever I hit the Home button on the remote, it defaults to whichever loader I set as default. You have to make sure you have the latest updates from the Playstore. Android TV Core Services and Android TV Home need to be updated to the latest versions. When you open a third-party launcher, you are asked if you want to set it as the default.

No Special Offers

Hello,
I just bought my Amazon Fire HD 10 2019 with special offers.
However, my Tablet does not show any ads on the lockscreen, which I really like.
I did not setup my Amazon account, but Google Play.
Does it enable ads if I setup my Amazon account?

Daniel03s said:
Hello,
I just bought my Amazon Fire HD 10 2019 with special offers.
However, my Tablet does not show any ads on the lockscreen, which I really like.
I did not setup my Amazon account, but Google Play.
Does it enable ads if I setup my Amazon account?
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Yes.
Do not register your Fire tablet with Amazon account. If your Fire tablet have registered, it is starting to load a malware, spyware and showing the Amazon ads on lock screen like an adware.

AmznUser444 Dev said:
Yes.
Do not register your Fire tablet with Amazon account. If your Fire tablet have registered, it is starting to load a malware, spyware and showing the Amazon ads on lock screen like an adware.
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Thank you very much!
Hopefully we can root the new Fire tablet someday or even install a custom ROM.

As for removing the Ads or changing the launcher i used
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso
for another launcher (I used trebuchet cm 13.... )
INSTALL LAUNCHER FIRST....
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher
This has always worked for me. Although there are others on here who say they come back. I thought i would share...

Daniel03s said:
Thank you very much!
Hopefully we can root the new Fire tablet someday or even install a custom ROM.
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Want to root your Fire tablet with Magisk. Magisk can be installed in TWRP.
BootROM exploit (unlocking) packages for newest Fire tablet is under development.

AmznUser444 Dev said:
Want to root your Fire tablet with Magisk. Magisk can be installed in TWRP.
BootROM exploit (unlocking) packages for newest Fire tablet is under development.
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There's already root available for the new HD 10 2019. It has always been there! Follow the following steps, this is ONLY for AmznUser444 to try.
1. Locate a tree - prefer one with root sticky out
2. Slam your new Fire HD 10 2019 on it as hard as you possibly can
3. With any luck you will be rooted in now time!
Disclaimer ** Do it at your own risk, I am in no way responsible once you been rooted.**

NewbiHD said:
There's already root available for the new HD 10 2019. It has always been there! Follow the following steps, this is ONLY for AmznUser444 to try.
1. Locate a tree - prefer one with root sticky out
2. Slam your new Fire HD 10 2019 on it as hard as you possibly can
3. With any luck you will be rooted in now time!
Disclaimer ** Do it at your own risk, I am in no way responsible once you been rooted.**
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I don't have this new Fire tablet.
NOTE: DO NOT TRY THIS STEPS.

AmznUser444 Dev said:
I don't have this new Fire tablet.
NOTE: DO NOT TRY THIS STEPS.
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Why not? The steps I provided will not brick your tablet at ALL! YOU will have 100% chance of being rooted compare to all the steps you been providing to others.
again. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.

[Fire HD 10 2019 rooted 7.3.1.0] Restore deleted Amazon apps

Hi,
I deleted almost all the Amazon apps on my HD 10 2019(7.3.1.0). But now I need to use the prime video app and Kindle app. I can install Kindle app from Play store but after installing and logging in nothing works. The app doesn't go beyond syncing account.
PHP:
When I try to install prime video from Play store, it fails to install.
What can I do to fix this
Thanks.

tbrar said:
Hi,
I deleted almost all the Amazon apps on my HD 10 2019(7.3.1.0). But now I need to use the prime video app and Kindle app. I can install Kindle app from Play store but after installing and logging in nothing works. The app doesn't go beyond syncing account.
PHP:
When I try to install prime video from Play store, it fails to install.
What can I do to fix this
Thanks.
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You can do over ADB
Code:
adb shell pm enable <package-name>
//Example
adb shell pm enable com.amazon.avod

AmznUser444 Dev said:
You can do over ADB
Code:
adb shell pm enable <package-name>
//Example
adb shell pm enable com.amazon.avod
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I tried both
Code:
adb shell pm enable com.amazon.avod
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.amazon.avod
and in both cases I get
Code:
Package com.amazon.avod new state: enabled
But the application is still missing

Play store version of Amazon app is different from the one for Fire OS so it will not work. as for using adb commands, there may be more than 1 package that needs to be re-enabled for Prime Video or Kindle to work.
before u can re-enable any app, did u delete or only disable those Amazon apps? if u have deleted them, u cannot re-enable them of cus. it will a pain to hunt down those packages. OS version 7.3.1.0 is never published n quickly replaced by 7.3.1.1 n newer ones. those are all patched to prevent root access via mtk-su.
if u dont care about root, the easiest way to get back Prime Video and Kindle app is to download and install the current OS from here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2JXLC4L34GX73TE