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[Fire TV General] harlekinwashere:
If you want to automate it on the Fire TV, look through terminal emulator apps. The usual one (Terminal Emulator), has the ability to do what you want, but sadly not on the Fire TV. :)

It has realized the feature (store shell commands to one click items) via launcher shortcuts, but sadly neither Firestarter nor SPMC are able to bring up or even create Android application shortcuts. So either you find a launcher that van work with them, or you find a terminal emulator that stores shortcuts "in app".

edit: A play store search for terminal shortcuts brings up an app that might be able to do what you want. :)

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One more thing - if you want to use your smartphone and the app "Remote ADB Shell" to do it, it works as well.

To make it a one line argument (which is necessary to use "Remote ADB Shell"s history feature) - you have to write it like this:

su -c 'pm disable com.amazon.tv.launcher && sleep 1' && exit

and

su -c 'pm enable com.amazon.tv.launcher && sleep 1' && exit

That way the argument gets executed as su - without needing to become su in an extra step beforehand.

The amazon TV launcher grabs about 120MB of ram in my case (just loading it in - not having navigated through it already) - so I'm fine with having it run in the background... :)

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Make sure you install Wifi ADB (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.wifiadb) beforehand, so you have an ADB on/off toggle available on the device, even with the amazon launcher disabled.
[Fire TV General] puppinoo:
EDIT: Could you please PM the name of that terminal app pls?

EDIT 2: I'd like to keep it in backgroud too but sometimes I could need to install other apps or most important change my wifi comnnection if I take my stick to friend's house. And there I could not be able to use adb from a PC. That's why I need this solution.

Thanks a lot for advices.

Tomorrow I'll check them out.

In other posts there are suggestions about other services which could be disabled to free even more memory in particural pointing to this script: https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/tree/master/scripts/debloat so I look forward to see if those also make a difference.

Regards,
[Fire TV General] harlekinwashere:
The app that came up when searching for "terminal shortcuts" was called "Terminal shortcut". It seemed to do what you need it to do, but I havent tested it. It is a paid app as well, so you'd have to install the play store on the fire tv, or find away around the drm (Im a big proponent of "paying for apps", so do that if you can.)

I know that you can set up oneclick items with Palevichs (author) Terminal emulator, but as said before, those can be saved only as app shortcuts, which afaik neither Kodi (/SPMC) nor Firestarter will display.

edit: Just noticed that the terminal shortcut app has german screenshots... :) So if its of any help, its published by a coder named ByteHamster.

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edit: App is now free in the play store... Might have been mistaken thatvit was a paid app? Regardless, i now installed it, and it works.

Setup and navigation with the firetv remote works fine as well.

Ill now populate it with some of my automation scripts... So I'm benefiting from having found it as well. :)

If the app only has german text (which I dont assume, because the authors changelogs are written in english). Just use google translate on your phone to get the gist, the app is easy to understand and its functions are well laid out... :)

edit: Ah you need to buy the pro version for more than 2 shortcuts... :)

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App works great with my automation scripts as well. :)

I'll update my scripting posting with a link to it in just a minute. :)

So now - everyone can write shell scripts that can be executed on the fire tv from the smartphone -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgutman.androidremotedebugger

or from the FireTV itself -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hp.terminalshortcut

Yay! :)

edit: To write the scripts (to copy them letter by letter, basically) I use webkey ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.webkey ), with adaway blocking webkey.cc (because I don't need the cloud feature) - also, the webkey app tends to grab all remaining CPU power while you are watching movies - so I don't have its autostart enabled and kill the app regularly after using it - that said, its the most useful method to use a laptop to navigate the FIre TV I have come by - entering even long script with it, just takes seconds (depending on your type speed.. ;) ).
[Fire TV General] phresch:
what qualifies an app as being a launcher that could be used in place of the amazon launcher?

would it be possible on 5.0.5 to disable the amazon launcher and just launch firestarter?

if so, wouldn't you still have the ability to pull up firetv home and firetv settings through the icons on the apps screen within firestarter?

and if not, in its present state, is there a way to designate firestarter as a "launcher" which would start in place of the amazon launcher, as spmc launcher does in the original post?
[Fire TV General] gostrunz:
works perfect for me on fire OS 5.0.5. Using Terminal Shortcut for switching Amazon launcher on and off. I also got Mouse toggle installed, you can access ADB settings from it or from firestarter when Amazon launcher is disabled. Fire OS settings don't work for me with the launcher disabled.
[Fire TV General] puppinoo:
Hi,

Just to confirm that using the enable / disable commands for launcher with Terminal Shortcut works flawlessly.

That's a really neat solution. Too bad Demo version of TS cant execute more that 2 scripts. That's good so far I just need 2 of them.

Of course I'd be more than happy to pay for the Pro version if I could install it on FTV Stick with no market.

Thanks for advices.

puppinoo.
[Fire TV General] f1ux:
I just did this on my Fire tv 2 and now i cannot access adb to bring it back. It seems to take a while for the network to come up after disabling the amazon launcher.

Is there another way i can get it back?
[Fire TV General] sconnyuk:
Since your using a fire TV 4k, download terminal apk transfer it to a USB stick, plug usb stick into fire tv copy it over to your internal memory with a file manager of your choice.

Plug a USB keyboard in install and launch terminal and type the command in but replace disable with enable.
[Fire TV General] Gast2:
5.2.9.3 ???????
[Note 7 Accessories] mankvl:
Can't decide which one to take... led looks cool but you have to open it more often then the s view, also you loose the AOD ability... any other downsides to both cases?
[Note 7 Accessories] jak341:
I had the LED before the recall. It wasn't a bad case as far as fit and protection go. It is the one case that plays nice with screen protectors due to how it fits [it doesn't come up above the edge screen]

You lose the AOD, but the LED case allows for you to create custom notifications on the LED display itself. I thought the LED was tacky, and ended up returning it.

I don't know about the S-View. I'm heading over to a BB after work to check one out. Here is the other contender: https://www.verizonwireless.com/acc...o-case-galaxy-note7-full-grain-leather-black/
[Note 7 Accessories] jak341:
I bought the S-View case. We'll see how it is.

Best Buy matched Amazon's ridiculously low price.
[Note 7 Accessories] fkofilee:
LED all the way for me... HAd one on Note 4 & 5 As well as S7 Edge... Its become a Mainstay for me :)
[Note 7 Accessories] mankvl:
I can choose one for free... LED would be cool and bigger price if I want to resell it but the s view cover would be more practical if I decide to use it, stand is rly cool, but overall I'am not a fan of cover cases thats why I bought Spigen Ultra hybrin even before preordering the phone :/
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmbsa:
Hi,

My LG G4 (H818P, Android 6.0) suddenly started making some random touches when using it. More surprisingly, this issue disappears when it's charging only (A charger is plugged in). I tried to use another battery but the issue still exists.

Have anyone faced the same issue? and what do you suggest to fix it

Thanks
[Networking] Macsoxxx:
Hello,

So my provider allows me to use spotify without spending my data. And then an idea came to my mind, could i possibly trick my provider into thinking that i am using spotify but instead i would be using something like youtube maybe (dunno if simple "renaming" the app would work). But it would be awesome for me. Thanks for answer :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobusen:
How To Recording Video With Front Camera On Samsung J5.

Thanks :baik:
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Yakkosmurf:
Any news on if buying a US version and flashing another firmware will re-enable the fingerprint scanner? Just trying to plan if I should wait on an international version of the phone, as I don't want it without a working fingerprint sensor.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Gkstates:
Yes you can. It worked with the Xperia X. Sony hasn't changed much in the fingerprint hardware. Just have to wait for people to upload EUR Stock roms. It could be a few weeks since UK release date has been pushed back to Oct 17th. I can imagine you will be able to flash it around November. That if you can wait that long. I pre-ordered UK version mainly because Amazon doesn't offer the blue color and Clove UK offered free Sony headphones along with their blue XZ.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Yakkosmurf:
Good to hear. I'm in the US. I was going to pick up a black one. No worries on waiting. Given the price drop Sony has done on their recent phones a few months after release, I'm going to wait and see if that happens with the XZ. Also toying with the idea of getting a dual sim one for the extra storage space.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Linux4ever85:
I also order the UK version of the phone just so I don't have to worry about re-flashing to unlock finger print. It came out cheaper than buying it in US.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Gkstates:
Yes this is correct. From Clove UK, my total order is $620. And it will be shipped with a free Sony XB950BT EXTRA BASS Bluetooth® Headphones which is value about 150$.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] hamlyn:
My US version blue Xperia XZ arrived today. I immediately dowloaded and installed the UK Custom ROM and fingerprint manager works beautifully.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Rayover:
Where did you get UK Custom ROM ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] hamlyn:
I used XperiFirm to download and flashtool to flash the firmware.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Yakkosmurf:
Glad to hear it worked. Now, I have to decide if I want the single or dual sim version.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Gkstates:
Got mine today in the mail. Loveeee it! The selfies camera is definitely the best I've seen. Way better than Note 7 or S7 one. The light auto adjust sensor is freaking awesome. Just remember to select UK English when first set up. If you choose US English, fingerprint wont work.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Nimche:
on the XZ from UK market or US market? I got UK version today and put US English and fingerprint works?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Gkstates:
I got the UK version also but my fingerprint only works if i switched to UK English
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Linux4ever85:
Does that mean if we have US version but switch to UK English it will unlock the finger print?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Gkstates:
That i'm not sure. Because the UK phone runs UK roms. US roms might have fingerprint completely disabled.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] buda81:
I've have the UK version and it works with US English.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] kbadone:
I got the US version and flashed Generic Italian firmware (faster updates than UK version and supports PlayStation Video). Fingerprint works perfect!!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Nimche:
Did you notice any signal strength changes between the two software?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] didierburke:
Question

I have the xperia z premium right now,, litteraly , i can't wait to get the xz.. reading your post.. just have one question,, if i get my xz from Clove Uk,, will it work on tmobile here in the states?

Price comes down to 630,, as a tonight,, no free headphones :(

Thank you
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Nimche:
I currently have the Xperia XZ from UK (Clove) and using it on T-Mobile US with no issue. After getting both phones (UK & US model) and checking the dBm, I concluded that both get same amount of reception, they have a same model number. Only differences that I have found between the two are in the firmware which US doesn't have FP and UK does and US graphically shows total of 5 bar for reception and UK shows 4 but at the end of the day they are both the same.

I hope it helps.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Snake-Plissken:
I am currently looking into getting this device. Where can I actually buy the 2 sim version? Is it not released yet? I cant find it anywhere. maybe I am looking in the wrong places ;)

Thanks guys :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] cKm83:
My country is selling the 2 sim version. I'm located in Singapore :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Linux4ever85:
I got mines from ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Sony-XP...hash=item3d27c64c3f:m:meKQbFpfq_e6abwSYsdthWw
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Snake-Plissken:
Did you shipped to the US? Did you had to pay and customs or brokerage fees?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Linux4ever85:
Yes, i shipped to Hawaii. Shipping and custom was free.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Hershchel Clogs:
I flashed my US XZ with the UK firmware (1305-2216) and everything is functioning flawlessly.

I now have fingerprint functionality as well as the Battery Care feature. The cell signal bar range went from 5 total bars to 4 total bars displayed, but checking dBm I have the same signal strength and haven't noticed any difference using TMobile service.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] titan642:
please how you succed flash without loader.sin for F83xx ? I have always loader.sin error when i use flashtool
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] joshu111:
Does wifi calling work?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Hershchel Clogs:
To be perfectly honest I'm not sure. I never have really had to use wifi calling. I if I have I wasn't aware of it. Looking through my settings I don't see any setting for wifi calling, but I'm also not exactly sure where it was before either. I definitely haven't noticed a decrease in call quality or have had any dropped calls even when I am at work in a building with poor Tmobile service (but with wifi always connected). So it may be disabled. Or maybe just the setting is disabled and it is still functioning and always has been just unnoticed by me. Where is the setting located on your phone
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] enrique71:
Bump - I'm having this issue too ..

How you succed flash without loader.sin for F83xx ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] mv133:
I'm in Canada and I just received a US version of the Xperia XZ (F8331) and I'd like to flash to a UK version of the firmware to enable the fingerprint sensor.

If I understand what I've read on this site:

It's easier to enable it prior to flashing to Nougat (My phone is still on Android 6.0.1)

I need to download a non-US firmware using XperiFirm

I need to use FlashTool to flash the downloaded firmware

Does it matter what version I choose in XperiFirm?

1305-2216 United Kingdom Customized UK

1305-6105 United Kingdom 3 UK

1305-7307 United Kingdom EE UK

1305-2806 United Kingdom O2 Pay monthly UK

1305-2217 United Kingdom Virgin Mobile UK

1305-4976 United Kingdom Vodafone UK

Are the above UK firmwares already Nougat?

Is there carrier unlocked version of Android for the UK region? i.e. no carrier specific software

Is it possible to backup the image I currently have on the phone, to possibly re-install should I run into problems? If so, could someone kindly point me to some links on how to do so.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] AJPhan01:
I followed this tutorial and flashed my XZ right after I got mine:

http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/03/12/install-xperia-marshmallow-using-flashtool-and-xperifirm-guide/

The tutorial is pretty straight forward and you just need to follow it step by step and you will be fine.

I flashed this one:

http://www.xperiablog.net/forum/resources/xperia-xz_f8331_39-0-a-3-30_central-europe-1_generic.756/

It's a Central Europe Generic and then updated mine to Nougat by the Xperia Companion so I guarantee that you can update to Nougat with this firmware. Im unfamiliar with those Firmwares on your list above so Im not sure. :)
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] mv133:
Thanks for the tutorial. I read through it and saw the following:

But I wasn't quite sure how to create the backup of my device's firmware. If I understood what I read, Part 2 gave instructions on how to download firmware from XperiFirm, and Part 3 told you how to install a downloaded firmware.

Or does it mean that if I need to reset my device I'd just need to download the same firmware version that came with the device?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] AJPhan01:
It's not necessary to back up your firmware because you can always download it and flash it by flash tool or restore it through the Xperia Companion.

If you do the step 2 which is download the TFT firmware in the link I gave you above, you can skip the step 3 which shows you how to create a TFT firmware file through flash tool.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] mv133:
Thanks for the help, I'm now running 1305-2216 United Kingdom Customized UK (Android 7.0), and the fingerprint sensor is working.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] AJPhan01:
Congratulations...
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] edwardpootel:
When creating the ftf file with FlashTool, I got a message "A FSC script is found: F8331_39.2.A.0.327.fsc. Do you want to add it?"

Should I click on "yes" or "no"?

By reading threads for other models, it seems that I should click on "no".

For those who succeeded flashing their XZ, did you click on "yes" or "no"?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] mv133:
I don't remember if I clicked yes or no for that. How would I tell?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] ria4life:
Does the UK Android 7.0 show LTE or is it 4G ?
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] Heinous:
4G
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] maidguitar:
If you're looking for a region that shows LTE, try CE1.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] go45cvi:
Sorry to bump an old thread. Am able to download non-Us firmwares with xperifirm but I cannot create the ftf for some reason. Flashtool just hangs. I'm on W10 and enabled drivers and it worked fine for my Z3C. It just hangs:

28/004/2017 01:04:45 - INFO - Adding loader.sin to the bundle as loader.sin

28/004/2017 01:04:45 - INFO - Streaming from file : C:\Users\xxxx\.flashTool\devices\F83XX\loader.sin

Also, is the fingerprint worth it? I mean can I just touch the power button and be unlocked or is it more involved?

edit.: should say i have tried flashtool 0.9.23.1 and 0.9.19.8
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] go45cvi:
Ok, I finally got it figured. Downloaded Central Europe with xperifirm. Finally got it to build a working bundle with the 39 - 41 trick below. Enabled usb debugging in dev options (tapping build number in settings). Fingerprint scanner works well.

https://xdaforums.com/xperia-xz/help/missing-t3599732
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnusmarshall:
Figured it would make sense to have a backup after nearly washing my Samsung galaxy lol.

There a lot of cheap smart phones out now from blu..sky ..figo..iview and so on but there seems to almost nothing in the way of support so your stuck on roms dating back to kitkat.

Any ideas?

Ohh must be able to work with wind in good old Canada.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
You would probably be better served getting a slightly used older phone, like the Nexus 5 or 6 or OnePlus One. They can be found at reasonable prices online and support your network. New budget phones just don't attract interest from developers, generally, so have less options for rooting and customizing.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nezlek:
Less Expansive (OK, CHEAP) Phones

Personally, I've had what some folks would call a decent "experience" with FIGO phones. Very basic Android 5.1 configurations. Minimal bloatware. A service operation with people who actually respond to requests with useful answers.

I got tired of BLU products sending all my confidential data to China while insisting nothing was wrong with their factory build. Footnote - an eventual OTA update from BLU, presumably to address the malware issue they never admitted to but see recent reports about it in such 'questionable rumor mills' as Consumer Reports, bricked it for me, anyway. So I would avoid BLU like the plague. They seem to have some SERIOUS lack of service & support issues. At least that has been MY experience with BLU.

Currently using the better FIGO phone (the Atrium, at about 100 bucks). Have a smaller FIGO phone (the Virtue 2, at 50 bucks or so) as a backup and a place to experiment. One of these days I will learn enough to figure out how to get TWRP to work on it - an MTK 6580 chipset - and eventually CM 12. Can't afford to experiment with a phone you actually need, in my book. Now, these phones are by no means flagship killers, but the better one is a reliable basic device and the lesser of the two is a functional Android device that is inexpensive enough to be a throw away, or at least a reason not to cry if I manage to turn it into a complete paperweight. It has actually proven remarkably resistant to my lack of skills and has been recovered from what I would have thought of as certain doom more than a few times :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hauckk@sfreserves.org:
If you going for really cheap I bought a nexus 4 for 50 bucks on eBay a few days ago also a I phone 4s was 60$ plus delivery to where I was at on Facebook marketplace a month ago so 50 usable phones are out there you just got to look hard
[T-Mobile Note 7  Questions & Answers] GoogleAndroid:
So, my first Note 7 was great. I had none of the reported lag or battery life/battery drain problems. I replaced it last Friday. The replacement phone is set up identically, but my battery life is much worse. I have yet to hit 4 hours SOT, with my max being around 3. On the old one I always got at least 4. In battery usage, Android System is at the top of the list, and CPU total is 6.5hr out of the 12 it's been off the charger. Nothing has changed so I have no idea why this would be. Is there a fix for this? Has anyone else had this issue with their replacement?
[T-Mobile Note 7  Questions & Answers] Briankbl:
Unfortunately, it's a wide spread issue. Many people are reporting battery issues, such as drain and slower charging. All signs are pointing to these new batteries being jank. Either that, or built in software changes in the firmware to intentionally neuter battery performance for safety measures.
[T-Mobile Note 7  Questions & Answers] shagy38:
I am having the same issue bad battery drain.
[T-Mobile Note 7  Questions & Answers] MvP77:
I had horrible battery with my first one and more of the same with this new one. I get through my 8hr day at work with 20-15% left and just a Lil over 1hr screen time. Always android system and android os keeping the cpu going.

I disabled just about all Samsung bloat except Knox and ant services. Gonna see how it goes tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Note 7  Questions & Answers] GoogleAndroid:
Let me know how it goes. With my original phone I was getting the best battery life I've ever gotten from a phone (the Nexus 6 previously held that title). Very disappointed that the replacement doesn't last like the original.