I have been trying to find a way to reactivate the full options for the lock screen. There is a way to do it with root access, by editing the settings menu...I just haven't found a way to do it yet. With that said, I have found an Activity Launcher that runs with ROOT access and have also installed it into /system/priv-app. In doing so I have been able to find the settings to enable ALL the lock screen lock options. In addition to the PIN number and SLIDE to lock methods, you also get to:
- Enable lock pattern
- Enable lock password
- Disable lock screen
In order to activate these options, you have to be rooted. However, these are items I believe reside somewhere on the Secure Settings level (system, secure or global). Amazon just does a good job of hiding these settings and the launcher application is the only one I have found that is able to access these options. If you don't have root access, you can still visually see the settings fragment. I do believe this feature can be enabled without having a rooted tablet. If the right fragments can be found, the activity could possibly be launched via ADB or ADB shell. It's also possible another activity and intent type launcher can perform these actions.
1. Download, install and open 'Activity Runner' from the play store.
2. Scroll the list until you see 'Settings' and tap on it. Scroll down the list further, until you see the SECOND 'Unlock Selection' item. It will be in listed as red and the fragment/activity/intent below it will say '.ChooseLockGeneric$InternalActivity'. Tap it.
3. Profit!! :highfive::good::victory: These tablets are so much fun to 'hack.' Thanks again for following everyone! :highfive:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Do you know what the ADB command is?
hkamran80 said:
Do you know what the ADB command is?
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Not yet. This launcher won't tell me the fragment so without that I can't tell what the intent is aka android:action. I'm going to have to search the source code for this one.
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'Activity Runner' became `Activity Manager` and new link is:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.activitymanager
just did this on my newly rooted fire 5th gen. had to source activity manager from somewhere else, couldnt find it in the app store.
krsmit0 said:
just did this on my newly rooted fire 5th gen. had to source activity manager from somewhere else, couldnt find it in the app store.
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https://activity-runner.en.aptoide.com/
Just ran the unlock method on my 5th gen, installed the revamped Fire OS rom and Magisk. Now trying to remove the lock screen. Got Activity Manager from the above link but cannot find the option for the lock screen (other than the pin/password) and do not see "Unlock Selection". Any ideas? Is it maybe under a different category on this OS?
Thanks for this!
coodkidd said:
Just ran the unlock method on my 5th gen, installed the revamped Fire OS rom and Magisk. Now trying to remove the lock screen. Got Activity Manager from the above link but cannot find the option for the lock screen (other than the pin/password) and do not see "Unlock Selection". Any ideas? Is it maybe under a different category on this OS?
Thanks for this!
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Look for the thread on my settings APK.
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Use your third party launcher (AWD, Go Launcher, etc.) to change the wallpaper on your device. Don’t let the device go to sleep yet, it will change your wallpaper.
You may use Root Explorer or ES File Explorer
Go to your data/data/com.android.settings/files.
Inside the files directory, long tap wallpaper and change permissions.
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Now apply the settings.
Your wallpaper will not be changed by the device.
Select your favorite wallpaper on your Launcher and BOOM.
Please press the thanks button if I helped.
JoshuaLintag said:
Use your third party launcher (AWD, Go Launcher, etc.) to change the wallpaper on your device. Don’t let the device go to sleep yet, it will change your wallpaper.
You may use Root Explorer or ES File Explorer
Go to your data/data/com.android.settings/files.
Inside the files directory, long tap wallpaper and change permissions.
Now apply the settings.
Your wallpaper will not be changed by the device.
Select your favorite wallpaper on your Launcher and BOOM.
Please press the thanks button if I helped.
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This will work until amazon sends another update that breaks root if on stock rom. After, you'll have to do these steps again after re rooting.
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Do you
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This shouldn't be in development, it should go in general.
For some reason I'm not able to get to the data/data/com.android.settings/files point. It should be easy to get to, but it's not.
I'll keep looking. I'm fairly new to all of this.
I found this in another thread...
1- browse to "/data/data/com.android.settings/files"
2- change "wallpaper" permissions to be writable
(in ES file explorer: if the directory is empty make sure you checked "root explorer" and "mount file system" in the settings)
Unfortunately it would not allow me to make these changes.
This is my guide for changing and keeping wallpapers on rooted stock with any launcher...
Step 1: change your wallpaper to what you want it to be.
Step 2: hurry to your computer (without turning your fire off).
Step 3: connect your fire to your PC.
Step 4: go into KFU and go into extras, then choose lock wallpaper.
Step 5: you are done! Good luck.
Is "KFU" Kindle Fire Updates? If it is, I don't even have an "extras" folder.
KFU is Kindle Fire Utility, you can download it in the development thread of this forum
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Temporary insanity. I knew that.
Just updated to 8 and...
... When I select "do not disturb" icon the options do not show any longer: gotta slide down fully notification bar and click on small arrow next to icon
... When using vume keys the do not disturb option s are not shown, even if enabled from settings
... Cannot install anymore APK from unknown sources from solid explorer, must use downloads
Thanks
For Solid Explorer, go to its App Info Page. Look for Install Unknown Apps, set to Allow.
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Cannot find this: a screenshot please?
Settings>App &Notifications>App Info
Look for Solid Explorer on the list.
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Yes, this I know, but under Solid Explorer info I cannot find the "Install Unknown Apps" option, not even under Advanced.
This has changed in Android 8: has moved from system wide to app specific, so i believe the developer has to update app by adding a subscription to the service.
thegios said:
Yes, this I know, but under Solid Explorer info I cannot find the "Install Unknown Apps" option, not even under Advanced.
This has changed in Android 8: has moved from system wide to app specific, so i believe the developer has to update app by adding a subscription to the service.
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I don't know what's wrong with the app you have but mine has the option.
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"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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very very strange!!!! I have the same version...
did you install from scractch or from OTA?
tried uninstalling and installing again and clearing cache, to no avail...
Are you using the " App Viewer " on Solid Explorer, or the Package Installer?
Also, are you missing that entire option in the screenshot above?
"Are you using the " App Viewer " on Solid Explorer, or the Package Installer?"
What do you mean?
Under ADVANCED I only have "modify System Settings" and missing "Install Unknown Apps"
Ok problem solved... This was tricky...
I opened SE, selected an APK by long press, then OPEN WITH and I got a choice between APP VIEWR and PACKAGE INSTALLER, chose PACKAGE INSTALLER and got prompted to enable unknown cources for SE, enabled it and now option is there...
Thanks
I was contacted by a user who discovered a 'secret code' that applies to the FireOS search bar (Unified Search). When you type it into the search bar, you enter retail demo mode.
Code:
;demo
There are several major problems with this once you enter it. One: you can't get out. You can resell the device when you're done, but one of two things happen: On the fire 7: it powers off your device, reboots it and erases it. Then it reboots...into a logo loop. Fire HD 10: When you resell, your screen is blocked by an amazon logo overlay. It just sits there. You can reboot and the overlay remains. You can't disable it through ADB on either of them it doesn't do you any good, because you stay in demo mode. I forgot to mention the countless demo apps it tries to download. This code also worked on the HD 8, but I didn't go past the splash screen. Only way out is a factory reset via recovery.
I got a screen cap of the debugging menu. There is an application version have never seen before. Is this the retail mode application version? If not, what is it? No the device is not registered.
Code:
1.1.906.0-tablet_424010
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"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"
}
DragonFire1024 said:
I was contacted by a user who discovered a 'secret code' that applies to the FireOS search bar (Unified Search). When you type it into the search bar, you enter retail demo mode.
Code:
;demo
There are several major problems with this once you enter it. One: you can't get out. You can resell the device when you're done, but one of two things happen: On the fire 7: it powers off your device, reboots it and erases it. Then it reboots...into a logo loop. Fire HD 10: When you resell, your screen is blocked by an amazon logo overlay. It just sits there. You can reboot and the overlay remains. You can't disable it through ADB on either of them it doesn't do you any good, because you stay in demo mode. I forgot to mention the countless demo apps it tries to download. This code also worked on the HD 8, but I didn't go past the splash screen. Only way out is a factory reset via recovery.
I got a screen cap of the debugging menu. There is an application version have never seen before. Is this the retail mode application version? If not, what is it? No the device is not registered.
Code:
1.1.906.0-tablet_424010
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Yes I think it is the retail demo application (see attached)
In the secure settings table, there is a setting called retail_demo_mode. I once changed the value to 1. The tablet itself worked fine, but most of the settings were missing and all of the app icons on the home screen reset to alphabetical order. All I did to reverse this was go back into Settings Database Editor and change the value to 0. No problems after that, other than my neatly organized apps that got rearranged.
How do i disable the swipe-up lockscreen? I don't see anything in settings to disable it.
peachpuff said:
How do i disable the swipe-up lockscreen? I don't see anything in settings to disable it.
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You want to got rid of this lock screen?
Using Activity Launcher:
1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play or APKPure
2. Open Activity Launcher
3. Scroll down, select Settings and find the activity Settings$ScreenLockSuggestionActivity
4. If in lock screen settings, select None
Or if didn't find, try another way:
Disable via ADB:
1. Enable ADB in developer options
2. Connection your Fire tablet to your PC
3. Enter this command
Code:
adb shell
settings put secure lockscreen_disabled 1
4. Reboot
Code:
adb reboot
Or you want to watch a full tutorial on YouTube:
Disabling it via adb didn't work for me on Fire HD 10 2019.
Setting Keyguard to off in Tasker works for about a day. Running the task on device boot, you may need to wait a few seconds, and then running it every few hours should keep it off.
AmznUser444 Dev said:
You want to got rid of this lock screen?
Using Activity Launcher:
1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play or APKPure
2. Open Activity Launcher
3. Scroll down, select Settings and find the activity Settings$ScreenLockSuggestionActivity
4. If in lock screen settings, select None
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That did the trick, tried the adb thing before but it didn't work.
activity launcher helped me to get rid of the lockscreen. Unfortunately, I tried the ADB command before, this did not work and either disabled the activity entry. So i had to revert the ADB command with value 0. But anyway, thx a lot for the hlp here in the forum.
peachpuff said:
How do i disable the swipe-up lockscreen? I don't see anything in settings to disable it.
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For what it's worth, this is a copy & paste which is my solution for non-rooted devices:
I use the Gravity Screen app on a non-rooted Fire HD10 (2019) which uses motion to unlock/ wake up the device which you can get here.
I have the app set up to "Turn Screen ON by Motion" and under it's "Special Settings", I have "Disable Lock Screen" checked:
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"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"
}
What worked for me on my 8th gen HD 8 was:
Step 1: Disable screen unlock in the official system settings:
Step 2: Run this:
Code:
adb shell locksettings set-disabled true
I got some error messages from locksettings once when I was trying this. If that happens to you, try this more elaborate version:
Code:
adb shell
settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
settings put secure lockscreen.disabled 1
locksettings clear
locksettings set-disabled true
exit
Interestingly, after a reboot LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED goes back to 1 and lockscreen.disabled goes back to 0, but the lockscreen stays disabled.
OK, I just received this device:
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"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"
}
which is sold under various names from vendors @AliExpress.
I'm trying to match this unit with one of the threads here and it seems like no one is dealing with it, but I may have missed some relevant posts, can you please help me with that? Or maybe you know about other forums where they discuss the unit...
The device has several issues (bottom line: do not buy it, the hardware is okish but the software is horrible) and I'd really like to explore ways to customize it but I'm not even able to connect to it via adb, let alone become root or install a custom firmware...
Seem like no one heard of it. Bad luck.
I'm trying to gain root access and fix some of the bull***, but I'm running short of options.
What I know so far:
Invoking "su" from the command line (or via adb) returns a "not allowed" message;
I have no firmware to patch with magisk;
the amazing temp root does not work, the device is patched.
What else could I try?
I may try the MTK Droid Tools, but I think they use the same exploit used by the amazing temp root so I guess this is not a solution. Moreover they need Windows and I can't connect to the unit with adb in windows, only with Linux (heavens know why, the Universal ADB Drivers says it's all "ok" but adb does not see the device).
Did you get anywhere with it? I just got 825x_pro for my R56 Mini.
Nowhere. There seem to be some info in the 4pda.ru forum (in russian) but I did not dig deep into into.
What's your factory setting password? 1812 takes me to factory settings and 8877 takes me to another menu which I can use to go to engineer mode
How and where to use these codes
Fake device tester says that it is android 9 instead of 10
amit1976 said:
Fake device tester says that it is android 9 instead of 10
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What tester? Have you got a link so I could check mine please?
Have you found where to put these codes?
brodzik said:
What tester? Have you got a link so I could check mine please?
Have you found where to put these codes?
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There are many apps on playstore , i used fake device test by appsolutely unique
amit1976 said:
There are many apps on playstore , i used fake device test by appsolutely unique
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I just installed it and the app doesn't open, I mean the screen blinks like it's just about to start and then it goes back to home screen, any ideas?
Does anyone happen to know if there is custom rom that will work on this device please?
brodzik said:
What's your factory setting password? 1812 takes me to factory settings and 8877 takes me to another menu which I can use to go to engineer mode
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Where to use the codes?
I got alps 825x_PRO. 10.1" It can't remember settings, video out is not working, lights are not working. Need reload firmware. So far I got 8888, 8877, 8878, for settings. But it won't remember. If anyone can help me where to get firmware. Seller Ossuret Factory Store is bad. Sending videos of different models and useless solutions. Refused to give me the firmware.
tefracky said:
Where to use the codes?
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Hi,
You have to go to:
- The settings
- "Car infotaiment" and click in the high right corner on the "cogwheel" and you get a little window where you have to type the numbers (example: 5678; 8888, ....etc ) And you get the hidden menu !
brodzik said:
I just installed it and the app doesn't open, I mean the screen blinks like it's just about to start and then it goes back to home screen, any ideas?
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Yup this was my experience of "Fake Device Software" Could it mean it is fake? I downloaded another and found the device advertising it's self as Android 10 but with an API level of 28 which relates to Android 9 or wear devices so ???