Hi,
Does anybody know of a method to disable the Kindle Newsstand app from the Kindle Fire HD10? I've rooted my Kindle and have Titanium Back Up Pro installed, but can't find any reference to the Newsstand app to be able to freeze it. And is there a method to make Nova launcher the default system launcher, preferably without installing any more apps?
Tried several searches regarding Newsstand app, but not found anyway to disable or remove app. Not sure what it's true name is to disable it from the ADB shell.
Waywyrd.
Waywyrd said:
Hi,
Does anybody know of a method to disable the Kindle Newsstand app from the Kindle Fire HD10? I've rooted my Kindle and have Titanium Back Up Pro installed, but can't find any reference to the Newsstand app to be able to freeze it. And is there a method to make Nova launcher the default system launcher, preferably without installing any more apps?
Tried several searches regarding Newsstand app, but not found anyway to disable or remove app. Not sure what it's true name is to disable it from the ADB shell.
Waywyrd.
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Because you have the Amazon Kindle app is freezed
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I'm starting this thread so we can share ways to De-Amazon our kindle fire hd 7's and make them more Android like. Please post ways to remove as much of Amazon's stuff as we can. Including freezing apps, removing them, replacing them, build.prop tweaks, and really just anything we can safely do to our androkindles. I hope this will help us all have a more custom experience until custom rom's come out. My intention is for us to brainstorm so post what you want!
Root and Google Play for Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD Software Version 7.2.3
Great idea, I will start with the basics:
1) Root Kindle: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045999&page=5
2) Install Google Play: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2045999&page=5
3) Disable the Amazon OTA Updates, delete or move /system/ect/security/otacerts.zip to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle.
4) Google Play to be the default Market move /system/app/MarketIntentProxy.apk to /sdcard/download - Reboot the Kindle
5) Disable lock screen ads. Rename /system/app/dtcp_apk.apk to dtcp_apk.apk.bak
(btw, I recommend using the rename method for other tricks as well; that way you don't need to remember where things go if you ever need to restore them.)
Facelift
6) Give the Kindle a facelift. Using Google Play, download and install Go Launcher HD.
Once installed, launch the new launcher through Apps, then click on the Kindle "Home" button to make Go Launcher HD your new default launcher.
I was able to test and confirm that the latest Google Launcher from Nexus 5 works on the Kindle Fire with the latest Search app. It does need the latest Play Services as well. Unfortunately the wallpaper is black and attempting to change causes to close. But otherwise it is working and even the left swipe Google Now works. Visit the links below to get add Google account and get all the apk files under Latest Google Apps.
How to add Google Account to Kindle Fire HDX
Latest Google Apps apk files
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I was able to test and confirm that the latest Google Launcher from Nexus 5 works on the Kindle Fire with the latest Search app. It does need the latest Play Services as well. Unfortunately the wallpaper is black and attempting to change causes to close. But otherwise it is working and even the left swipe Google Now works. Visit the links below to get add Google account and get all the apk files under Latest Google Apps.
How to add Google Account to Kindle Fire HDX
Latest Google Apps apk files
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Nice with a thread for this.
Worth mentioning perhaps:
Widgets does not work (will FC if you try to add one)
A longpress (for adding/moving icons) while the device is in landscape orientation will make the orientation do a barrel roll. Put the device in portrait mode while moving stuff about to avoid this.
Android Cowboy said:
I was able to test and confirm that the latest Google Launcher from Nexus 5 works on the Kindle Fire with the latest Search app. It does need the latest Play Services as well. Unfortunately the wallpaper is black and attempting to change causes to close. But otherwise it is working and even the left swipe Google Now works. Visit the links below to get add Google account and get all the apk files under Latest Google Apps.
How to add Google Account to Kindle Fire HDX
Latest Google Apps apk files
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Very cool as an experiment. However, I continue to recommend to people who want an "Android-esque" experience on their HDX that they:
* Install Vire Launcher from 1mobile.com, since it allows a limited number of wallpapers (built into the launcher itself), rather than just having a black background.....and since it also has clock widgets
* Install the new Google Search, without Play Services, and put a Google Icon on their home screen. This allows you to use Google Voice Searches, with the exception of NOW cards, as with any other Android tablet. You can even get the "OK Google" hot voice command to work.
Android Cowboy said:
I was able to test and confirm that the latest Google Launcher from Nexus 5 works on the Kindle Fire with the latest Search app. It does need the latest Play Services as well. Unfortunately the wallpaper is black and attempting to change causes to close. But otherwise it is working and even the left swipe Google Now works. Visit the links below to get add Google account and get all the apk files under Latest Google Apps.
How to add Google Account to Kindle Fire HDX
Latest Google Apps apk files
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Cool
Android Cowboy said:
I was able to test and confirm that the latest Google Launcher from Nexus 5 works on the Kindle Fire with the latest Search app. It does need the latest Play Services as well. Unfortunately the wallpaper is black and attempting to change causes to close. But otherwise it is working and even the left swipe Google Now works. Visit the links below to get add Google account and get all the apk files under Latest Google Apps.
How to add Google Account to Kindle Fire HDX
Latest Google Apps apk files
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This sounds great! Just to clarify, does this mean we can use Google Play Store to install apps and games? Or do we have to side load them? Sorry for the noob question.
quantump8 said:
This sounds great! Just to clarify, does this mean we can use Google Play Store to install apps and games? Or do we have to side load them? Sorry for the noob question.
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Nope, still need to sideload apps. Google Play Store will require root which has not been achieved yet.
Root for kindle fire hdx 8.9
quantump8 said:
This sounds great! Just to clarify, does this mean we can use Google Play Store to install apps and games? Or do we have to side load them? Sorry for the noob question.
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Hdx 8.9 3rd gen can now root via kingroot. I just cant figure out how to instl custom rom like cm11 wince safestrap doesnt work anymore and idk about twrp.
ManuelaArizpe said:
Hdx 8.9 3rd gen can now root via kingroot. I just cant figure out how to instl custom rom like cm11 wince safestrap doesnt work anymore and idk about twrp.
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TWRP is not a option if your device is running FireOS 14.3.2.8 or above.
Safestrap v4 can be installed on (rooted) FireOS v4.5.2 and v4.5.5.1. Will not work on versions below or between. Two custom roms are compatible with Safestrap v4: Nexus v4 and CM11. See links for relevant discussion. Key points:
- never perform a stock 'factory reset' with Safestrap installed; brick is likely
- always flash roms to the STOCK slot with Safestrap v4 (replaces FireOS)
- never create or populate secondary slots (contrary to most youtube video guidance; just don't)
- always keep a copy of the rom installation zip on device (root of sdcard) for recovery purposes
- read what needs to be done, understand it and ask questions if needed
- there are many good summaries in the threads but no 'sticky' guide or how-to video. Gota read ...
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Hello,
I rooted my tablet a while ago, froze several apps with Titanium and all works fine. Save for the Kindle app. I'm a Prime member and I use Kindle. Since the root, the Kindle app won't update and often crashes. I must often re-download books I had already downloaded before from my library. Is there a way to fix the Kindle app?
I tried freezing it with Titanium along with other apps that seemed related, and then to install an apk of a different version, but it will never install.
I was afraid to uninstall Kindle with Titanium. But is it even possible? If yes, will I be able to install the Google Play version of the app after? Thing is, I don't want to lose access to the Kindle app for good...
Thanks for any input.
Hello
I had similar problem before (rooted). You can try to clear the cache in recovery mode.
+ plus power on button to clear cache.
It works for me afterward.
I cleared the cache already, not in recovery, and it seems fine so far.
Still, being able to uninstall the Kindle version and get the one on Google Play would be best....
metaleloi666 said:
I cleared the cache already, not in recovery, and it seems fine so far.
Still, being able to uninstall the Kindle version and get the one on Google Play would be best....
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Good to hear that
The Kindle in Fire OS has some advantages over the one in Google Play...
However, it might be better to have a unified interface for most people ( I am one of them) , please share if you can get rid of that and if any side effect available.....
lumix14 said:
Good to hear that
The Kindle in Fire OS has some advantages over the one in Google Play...
However, it might be better to have a unified interface for most people ( I am one of them) , please share if you can get rid of that and if any side effect available.....
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What are the advantages of the Fire OS Kindle vs the Google Play one?
I'm still very hesitant to completely uninstall it with Titanium (if it's possible), fearing I could not be able to install it again after the fact... If it goes on like now without crashing or erasing my downloaded books, I'll live with the Fire OS Kindle for now...
metaleloi666 said:
What are the advantages of the Fire OS Kindle vs the Google Play one?
I'm still very hesitant to completely uninstall it with Titanium (if it's possible), fearing I could not be able to install it again after the fact... If it goes on like now without crashing or erasing my downloaded books, I'll live with the Fire OS Kindle for now...
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1. It don't need you to login XD
2. Not sure if Newstand an exclusive feature to fire os kindle ?
I think the package name for both play and fire store might share same directory so they are killing each other.
I am not a hardcore android user so i wont' able to test all of these, but worst case just adb update the fireos again should be ok :laugh:
I have a HD 10 (7th Gen) on Fire OS 5.4.1.0. I uninstalled the kindle app using titanium and didn't have a backup (whoops). I downloaded from playstore and it installs but does not open. Anyone have the original kindle app apk? Also have same problem with Amazon Shopping.
I rather not have to factory reset and root again. Only have a few frozen apps..Advertising ID, amazon.jackson19, devicesoftwareOTA, Email, Fire Keyboard (Asian, Chinese), Fire Launcher, Forced OTA, Silk browser, Silk content service, Special Offers, and Unified Search. Any suggestions???
Hi
Can anyone briefly explain what is the best way to install 3rd-party launcher as a system app on Fire HD 10 (2017)?
I understand, by so doing, widgets become usable without the need to do "appwidget grantbind".
I found a number of methods to go about a similar task (generally as well as for Fire HD 10), from using "push" (https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/debloat-fire-hd-2017-kindle-prime-music-t3729209; https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/27/how-do-i-properly-install-a-system-app-given-its-apk) to installing an app as system app under Titanium Backup or ES Explorer. I'd like to learn and use the best method for Fire HD 10.
DragonFire1024 apparently suggests that a launcher should be installed as a system app to /system/priv-app (and not /system/app). If I'm mistaken, please correct me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76485222&postcount=284
My Fire 10 (2017) is rooted using retyre's offline method (thanks, retyre). I used SuperSu 2.79 SR5, but has been updated to 2.82. I can see su in system/xbin so I assume this is not a systemless root.
At the moment, Evie Launcher has been installed normally from Google Play Store, and the Fire Launcher disabled. I'd of course enable Fire Launcher first before trying to install Evie as a system app. I've also extracted the Evie apk (240 dpi) in case the file is required for system installation.
Any suggestions or pointers on the best way to install a 3rd-party launcher as a system app on Fire HD 10 would be most welcome. As a noob, a step-by-step explanation would be ideal.
Thanks!
Hi again
Whilst reading thru DragonFire1024's hack threads, I realized I needed to enable adbd insecure before "pushing".
After enabling Fire Launcher and uninstalling Evie, I followed his steps and pushed an extracted Evie_is.shortcut.apk to /system/priv-app, and chm 644.
Evie is now the default Launcher, but Widgets still don't work. Trying to add a new one takes me to Settings.
Have I missed anything about enabling Widgets? How do I check that Evie is now indeed a sytem app? For instance, would it be necessary to install Google Clock as a system app, too, to have a home page digital clock?
Thanks again!
Am I mistaken as to Evie widgets activation?
From the following post, are Nova and Google Now the only widget-ready launchers?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73314973&postcount=28
For Evie, do I still need to do:
adb shell appwidget grantbind --package <PACKAGE.name.of.your.launcher>
to enable widgets, even though the tablet is rooted and Evie is a system app?
Any suggestions welcome! Thanks.
Hi, I'm new here and kinda new to Kindle. I have a Kindle Fire 10 HD (2019) and I used the Fire Toolbox to get rid of all the bloatware and stuff. Works great, but if I set my launcher to Nova using the Toolbox, I can't restart the device without it reverting back to the original launcher. I also tried launcher hijacker but it got blocked. Is there way to change the launcher (I want Nova) for good or a way to root this device? It's running Fire OS 7.3.2.2
PS: I did try searching on here for this but couldn't find anything
I think that by restarting it resets it back to the default, which is annoying. AFAIK theres no way to root with the version you have either. However, if you have Nova installed and you do reboot, you should be able to open nova, possibly youll need to go under Settings->Applications and find it there. Under Nova settings, you can force the 'use launcher by default' to pop up, and set it there. I know some people have had luck with the toolbox by using older versions to install certain portions (like the hijacker), possibly you can side load it
blizzardblaise said:
Hi, I'm new here and kinda new to Kindle. I have a Kindle Fire 10 HD (2019) and I used the Fire Toolbox to get rid of all the bloatware and stuff. Works great, but if I set my launcher to Nova using the Toolbox, I can't restart the device without it reverting back to the original launcher. I also tried launcher hijacker but it got blocked. Is there way to change the launcher (I want Nova) for good or a way to root this device? It's running Fire OS 7.3.2.2
PS: I did try searching on here for this but couldn't find anything
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Try to change the launcher using the pm set-home-activity command in ADB (requires Windows or Linux computer)
Code:
adb shell pm set-home-activity com.teslacoilsw.launcher/.NovaLauncher