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[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jkchr1s:
Okay guys, here's the deal:

I still haven't heard back from [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] yet, I'm sure he's busy with other things. I decided to post the patched APK for users with a few caveats:

This is an unofficial test build. It worked for myself and a few others

I changed the version number to a previous version, and auto-update worked and installed the official build of 3.2.3 alongside the patched version. This means that when [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] releases a new official build, this build will install his. You will need to manually remove this version through Settings -> Applications -> Manage Installed Applications.

Previous settings will not be preserved because the package name is different from the official release.

All changes are posted to github in my fork here: https://github.com/jkchr1s/FireStarter

Fallback home press detection does NOT work. You must use the ADB method in settings. This means, if you install this apk over adb, you must disconnect adb then go in to settings, system, developer options, and disable adb then re-enable adb. After this has completed, you should be able to launch FireStarter and untick and retick the box for ADB detection.

This build will only work on FireOS 5. I had to change the minimum sdk to build it on my machine, so I'm not sure it will run on older versions of FireOS.

I intentionally left the version number the same so that the in-app updater will not try to install the official Amazon blocked version 3.2.3.

Home button double-press is now overridden by FireOS. If you figure out a workaround, please share it!

Make sure to thank [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] for this awesome app! I've been using it for a long time on a daily basis, and very much appreciate his work! :)

So, since the built-in updater successfully installs official versions, attached is the working build to get you by until [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] can release a proper update.

Enjoy.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
[MENTION=6289000]jkchr1s[/MENTION] Glad you decided to post it. And I am so glad you tested the built-in updater. Hope that makes the migration back to the official release crazy simple.

I did start to see others post what I think is their own compiled APK's with your mods. The Hashes seem to be different then yours. But I am not planning to test those APK's since yours takes care of everything possible for now, until we have a new official release by [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] .. Thanks to both of you. :highfive:

Will post a walk thru on how to update to the working APK above shortly.

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Starting point: Your FTV(S) has updated to 5.0.5.1 & FireStarter has now banished.

Easy update method:

From Home/Recent or "Apps/Your Apps Library" start ES File Explorer. (Install ES File Explorer if needed)

From within ES File Explorer go to "Homepage/Category/App". (This will take you to "User Apps")

Find FireStarter in User Apps. Click on it & choose Uninstall & hit "OK".

You are now ready to upload &/or install [MENTION=6289000]jkchr1s[/MENTION] modded/fixed FireStarter APK using your favorite method. Either thru an FTV Utitliy or App2Fire or ES File Explorer/Network/Remote Manager or what ever method you prefer to get it to your FTV(S) "SDCard/Download" folder.

Once you have the new APK in the Download folder. Just install it from ES File Explorer & configure it to you liking. Settings migration from your prior installed APK is not possible. So reset it the way you like it.

Now you can enjoy enjoy this build until an official update is released.

Hope this helps...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] callanish:
Grateful to you for re-posting that tweaked version. I've gotten so used to running Firestarter that I forget how much I actually rely on it and how big of a loss it is to the FireTV when it's gone.

Thanks :good:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Bautie:
I'm going to have a go at this today.

When I've installed Es explorer how do I get this modded firestarter on the firestick.

Brad

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Also the fire stopper app attached at top.

Can I install this via adb Fire via my Mac ?

How can I uninstall the kodi and firestarter that don't work and install the modded one for time being?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Nobuddy0816:
Same here, was too quick on trigger with posting :silly:

Thanks a lot for pre-releasing your patched apk, good job!!

Looking forward [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] will make it official soon, so thanks to you guys for this tool and the effort to make it running! Will donate a beer if PP is available...!?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Bautie:
Help

Do I just delete firestarter and then run abkfire and download that fire stopper and install that and that will make firestarter work again?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Oobermannn:
Double click

Sorry if this has been asked and answered (have had no sleep!)

Does the modified version allow the double click shortcut option back? If so how do I go about doing that?

Thanks in advance
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jkchr1s:
No, the home button double-click functionality is overridden by Amazon's new jump to recent apps functionality.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Oobermannn:
Thanks for letting me know :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jkchr1s:
Glad it worked for you. If you want to donate, please send them to [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION], he wrote the app! :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] tito_puente:
Would be nice to hear something from [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION] if he see's a chance for updating firestarter to a new working build. That would be awesome. Don't want to say goodbye to FireStarter... :crying:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] killerz298:
The modified version above is working great. No reason not to install it.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] scrun:
I've found that the single click does not work in the FireStopped version :(
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jkchr1s:
You have to use the ADB method. Make sure nothing is connected to ADB (if you used a computer to push, run "adb disconnect" on your machine), toggle adb off and back on in settings, system, developer options, then go back in to FireStarter and turn adb detection back on.

You can also reboot your FireTV and it should work as long as the ADB detection method is selected.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] ftateen:
Honestly, I can't reminder. IF i did i uninstalled it and installed kodi through adbfire.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] j22barb:
Firestarter 3.2.3 disappears from AFS 5.0.5 and can't re-install

Firestarter 3.2.3 disappears from AFS 5.0.5 and can't reinstall. It seems that this has happened to the new version 3.2.3 after I have restarted the Amazon Fire Stick. I have tried the following:

1) Side-loaded the Firestarter apk by using the install function using ADBfire.

2) Pushed the Firestarter apk using ADBfire to the SDCARD and using ES Explorer Installed it.

3) Went to the Firestarter backup folder with ES Explorer and tried installing it from that Firestarter apk.

None of the above worked as the Firestarter apk did not show up under Manage Installed Applications on the Amazon Settings locations. I even tried rebooting the stick.

Anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? :confused:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] manic01:
Read previous posts and you will understand why.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] bam_:
Post #592 has a temporary fix.

Thanks for the temp patched apk, working great for the meantime. Now I don't need to use that new recents feature or access apps through manage apps nonsense. No problems occurred, didn't need to remove anything just installed and it works fine. Thank you.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
I got the update but not installed, im still on 5.0.5, what path can i go to delete the update? And then block updates
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
read last 10 pages ore use search function, , its all inside here.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] AFTVnews.com:
You need to be rooted and delete the update file in the /cache directory. It should be the only file in there with a .bin extension. Even if you block updates now, it will probably still install the update when you reboot. Block updates after words by following these instructions.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
Damn im not rooted but still at 5.0.5 just need to adb to block updates, im trying via usb but need to find the aftv2 usb drivers first :) thks for the info
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
stop update

From german side, without root, maybe a copy from XDA?

- adb kill-server

- adb start-server

- adb connect <ipaddress from FireTV>

- adb devices (connected)

- adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota

- adb disconnect

- adb kill-server
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
Cool thks for that now need to find how to delete updated file without root hehe
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
maybe

adb shell ls -l

adb shell cd (find *.bin)

adb shell rm <path/to/updateFile/> *.bin

try and tell us :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
cant find the .bin and entering cd cache doesnt work

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Maybe it got deleted after i did the block update commands? I dont want to reboot to make sure in case it updates after a reboot lolll
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
Do you see this? I am on 5.0.5 do it with my samsung note.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
Yes i did but didnt see a .bin file
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
Maybe some body here know the path.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
Suposed to be in cache but tried cd cache and it doesnt go in

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Oh im in

Backup

Lost and found

Recovery

Where now? ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
adb shell rm file , I hope :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
Yeah but nothing to remove :) all i see is the 3 folders i mentionned and looked through them but didnt find a .bin
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
I read somewhere it will be a .bin not really shure, tell us the name of dir and files and hope some special nerds can help you/us :D
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] worzelgummidge:
Hi all,

I am using a firetvstick which was set up by somebody else so most of what is being discussed here is way over my head. The most I have done myself is sideloaded the latest Kodi using a program called adb and installed some addons as a zip file which I downloaded to my PC.

So please forgive me if what I say is stupid :)

I've read the recent posts related to an Amazon update which has stopped firestarter from working and I think I have the same issue. All I see now when I start the firetvstick is the option to register or create an account with Amazon.

I don't know what software versions I have installed and I don't know if my firestick is rooted. I also don't know how to stop Amazon updating the firestick and at this time I don't know how to find out these things. I'd like not to have to learn how to do these things as I just want to get Kodi working again (preferably without going through Amazon)

I noted reading the posts over the last few days that there are a couple of other programs that do the same things as firestarter. I was wondering if I use one of these whether I will see Kodi again and if so whether all the addons will still be there.

Just wondering really whether it's worth waiting for a new version of firestarter. If I can easily sideload another program to get me up and running again I'd might as well give that a try.

Any advice appreciated.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
I did in cache folder i see...

Backup

Lost+found

Recovery

All 3 have no .bin file, i just want to make sure that if i dont see it then its not there and i am ok to reboot :)

And will the block update commands stick after a reboot?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
no, same procedure to do after reboot
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] killerz298:
If you know how to sideload all you have to do is uninstall the current version of firestarter, install the temporary fix file in this thread a page or so ago (don't know the exact post number), and restart your stick. Firestarter should then be working for you again. As for Kodi, it is still there with all the add-ons. It should be showing in your recent app list. You can always just load it from there if you don't want to reinstall Firestarter.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] worzelgummidge:
Thanks.

At present I'm only seeing the option to register or create an account with Amazon. I don't remember ever seeing a recent app list. Am I missing some trick?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] eXOBeX:
Sounds like your Fire TV or Stick isn't registered. Register it against your Amazon account. If you don't have one, it's probably easier to set up an Amazon account on a PC or Mac first, then use the Fire TV or Stick to register against that.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Nerds R Us:
Mobdro working fine on my fire box
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] killerz298:
What about if you go into the settings and go to the manage installed apps (the place where you can install and uninstall apps). You should also be able to launch it from there I believe.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
You don't need to do anything to Kodi. And u can use ADBFire via your Mac or any other ADB tool or device app like Apps2Fire & others. Just cycle your ADB Debugging settings three times to make sure your ADB based chosen method will connect properly.

Yeap...

There is a method to do this from ES File Explorer installed on another device, might write a walk thru for that.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] FoneFreak786:
Friends the firestopper install instructions are here http://www.yourkodi.com/how-to-install-firestopper-for-fire-tv/ and if you use ADB then here http://www.yourkodi.com/push-zip-files-kodi-fire-stick-adbfire/ this is for those that need help installing it.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fryingpan77:
New to the forum but have enjoyed it for a long time. Just a quick hypothetical question. If Amazon decided to block Kodi or spmc in the future, would the same principle that was used for firestarter/firestopper fix, work for them too? Thanks in advance.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] FoneFreak786:
its hard for them to do due to android and the .apk format, their own aps are .apk. doubt they can do it but if they do im sure there will be a way around it. if not it will be their loss
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fryingpan77:
Thanks for the info. I'm just picturing many kodi forks appearing to bypass anything Amazon might have in store for the future.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Tech-au:
Interesting reading, thanks for the fix.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jndlaser:
the firestop file I downloaded is a zip file.. tried extracting it ...how do I make this an apk file, I assume it has to be compiled??
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
NO, what browser are you using ? The file on the link is a APK not a zip. Your browser might be zipping the download. Unzip the download & see if the FireStopper.apk . I think Chrome likes to zip download files. But it's a settings thing.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
Yeahhhhh, here it is
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] KillerJoeBR:
Ok so i get it that firestarter doesn't work in the new update without changing the package name.

But what happens if firestarter is installed and you disable the Amazon Launcher? It still won't work?

I use firestarter as my default launcher after disabling the Amazon launcher on my rooted FireTV gen2.

Thanks to anyone that replies
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jdlaser:
Trying to download this on Windows 10 was that changing it to a zip file I just downloaded it to my phone work fine thank you for the response
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] my59:
just to understand something.

my firestick was updated to 5.051 today, firestarter disappeared as for everyone.

was it removed or I need to remove it and how?

I'm not rooted
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jkchr1s:
Please read the past few pages. The explanation and a workaround are all there.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Calis:
I got home from work today to a black screen. I've tried uninstalling firestarter, installing firestopper, uninstaling both....disconnecting adb...rebooted after every step. I can still get into it with adbFire, but I am having no success in getting video back.

Update: Waited a few hours and it came back.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Habs69M:
Well the adb block update survived a reboot so still on 5.0.5 loll but still updated to firestopper but all is good :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Liam B:
Hmmmm....de registering? Does it help

I had side loaded firestarter on my stick a few weeks back, then once I had it all up and running, deregistered my amazon account from the stick. This could be a stretch, but I have two and the one that I forgot to deregister, is the one that received the ota update. Does anyone feel that the unregistered stick may be under the radar? Or does the fact that it's connected to the wireless network, leave it subject to ota update, if I power it up and leave it connected.

I am brand new to the forum, very new to using the devices and Adb, but I have learned a lot in a hurry. One of the most important things I learned...leave the one that hasn't gotten the update yet, in it's box and not plugged in.

I am sorry for the randomness of my post in the middle of the thread, but again I am new to this forum and the forum scene all together. Just fascinated by what I could do with the stick and more fascinated by the online community that supports one another so well. Any info on the deregistered theory/question is much appreciated. For now, it's powered down while I wait for what we are all waiting for.n cannot disable on router and hide command is not being recognized when I work though the console. So I feel no power was safest update block. Although I am Still using the heck out of KODI with the stick that got the update, but like most of sum I miss my firestarter launcher

Thanks all
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] joeyrivGIN:
Great job man! Fast work!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] bvh2015:
Thanks for the fix. Our family loves Firestarter. We sold our Roku 3 and bought a Fire TV so we could get PlayStation Vue. At first we really didn't like Fire TV. Between the ugly UI and poor channel catalog, we thought the change up was a bad one. It wasn't until we learned about side loading, Firestarter and Kodi, that we started to appreciate Fire TV. Amazon's recent update just reminded me how poorly they designed their UI (favorite apps should be up top). It's so bad they added a double click home shortcut just so you find your apps easier. I really hope Amazon doesn't pull more stunts like the recent one with customization. Once Vue becomes available for android, I may have to get a Shield if Fire TV enforces the use of their UI. The least they could do is make it more attractive and easier to navigate before locking down on customizations.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Jf1976:
I can't get the new one to download? I just get a blank screen when it loads the path?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] bigyin82:
This helped me a lot. Thanks for your hard work and of course thanks to [MENTION=3172973]sphinx02[/MENTION]
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] filnirv:
Please can you post a tutorial step by step how to disable amazon updates for none rooted firetv stick. Many thanks

Enviado do meu DARKNIGHT através de Tapatalk
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
Please, never read or search in this thread
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] filnirv:
Sorry to inform you that i read all the posts included this one. The problem is i don't know how to connect a android phone to firetv stick and inject the commands.

Maybe a little bit more polite?

Thanks
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
You search?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] filnirv:
Sgs9 deves ser parvo pá, já tinha visto esse post. Onde esta a aplicaçao que pedi?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] callanish:
Nice little discussion about these restrictions going on over at AFTV news

http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-esse...unchers-that-replace-the-default-home-screen/
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] 74novaguy:
As everyone else has said firestarter went missing on me today. But has anyone else noticed that KODI now shows up under the recent area on the amazon home screen?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] killerz298:
Yes, as everyone has said the past few pages.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Constable Odo:
The new Fire TV update definitely broke Firestarter 3.2.3. It allows you to install it but when you click on open, nothing happens and it doesn't show up in the Apps area. It's gone as soon as you try to open it. I tried installing it three times and even restarted my 2nd generation Fire TV. No Firestarter app to be seen. I don't really care now that Kodi appears in the Amazon app menu but still I don't like the idea it doesn't work at all. Deliberate sabotage, I suspect.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] tonyamodio:
hi, do you have the apk you generate??

thanks
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66215906&postcount=591
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] deanr1977:
Please if you wouldn't mind speaking in English, this is an English forum & some do not like members using other languages in the threads. This is one of the forum rules so please if you want to talk another language ether private message the member or find an alternative forum (I'm not being nasty just don't want you getting into trouble from the moderators on this forum) thankyou

It is a good idea to use the search option or use Google Search like the other forum member said before asking questions which have been recently posted.... But seeing though no one has answered you're question, I will

Take a look over at AftvNews this is a great place to find tutorials & I've linked you to the guide section, if you take a look you will find what you are looking for there.

Look here - http://www.aftvnews.com/tag/guide/

If you can't find it look in the older posts section

Hope this helps If so press that thanks button
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] MacGuy2006:
Thanks for a much more intuitive launcher.

I don't see a way to add Amazon Prime to the list of apps. Am I missing something?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] deanr1977:
No but I think you can add a Amazon Prime add on in Kodi? Or maybe the app Quick Shortcut Maker could make you one on your launcher?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
I saw no difference to my link ;)

But my English is too bad for long stories :D
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] deanr1977:
Ah sorry mate, I didn't click on your link, with the name it had it thought you had directed him to the forum rules about using the search functions before asking? Haha nevermind
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Bond007ria8:
amazon fire tv removed firestarter???

whats going on with firestarter, seems like its been removed from the firestick, and wont reinstall, can anyone help?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] sgs9:
First time I read this question ;) in this thread :D
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Bond007ria8:
any solutions

suggestions? :confused:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] FoneFreak786:
The full install instruction for firestopper are here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66229916&postcount=633

Friends the firestopper install instructions are here http://www.yourkodi.com/how-to-insta...r-for-fire-tv/ and if you use ADB then here http://www.yourkodi.com/push-zip-fil...stick-adbfire/ this is for those that need help installing it.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Bond007ria8:
thank you
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Skick3:
That´s wrong. Amazon blocked firestarter. The App is everytime installed.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] deanr1977:
They have blocked Firestarter & Fired Tv, but they haven't deleted the apps theyve just hid & disabled them. To change them back or rather use a alternative method to get Firestarter working again look here - http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-cont...v-and-fire-tv-stick-software-version-5-0-5-1/

Or if you have a fire tv2 you can root it still even if your on 5.0.5.1 & once rooted it will be downgrade to version 5.0.5 prerooted rom & then block updates again, & install a working firestarter once.

Root here -

http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire...is-still-rootable-using-rboxzeroepoch-method/

Hope this helps If so press that thanks button