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[Fire General] ChronoWerX:
I hope you can help me.

First problem is at AppStarter that any app is working but no Prime Video or Video. I click and nothing happened. Can't access Amazon Video. Is there another "link"?

Second is that the screen is not correct with my resolution I think. What can I do?

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Thanks for help
[Fire General] ridrjal:
I have followed the instructions, but it doesn't seem to be working on Amazon Fire 10 (kids) with OS 6.4? Any help would be appreciated.
[Fire General] DragonFire1024:
Not sure if you saw this or not. Launcher hijack has been patched but there's a very quick and easy fix you just have to change the package name. https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/launcher-root-launcher-hijack-v2-t3561026/page40
[Fire General] ridrjal:
Awesome! Thank you. Missed that. Sorry. Working perfectly now.
[Fire General] stmalk:
Currently trying it with brand new just released Fire HD10 9th Generation on 7.3.1.1.

LH hardly works. Chosen launcher (Nova) appears after reboot, but Home button brings the default launcher back. It stays like that for 5 seconds or so, then pops back to Nova by itself.

Hitting Home button while default launcher is up does nothing. Home button detection and Nova option in accessibility settings are both enabled.

Anyone else tried it on a just released device?
[Fire General] bblackmoor:
Running the LauncherHijack clone on an Amazon Fire 10 9th gen, which came out officially today. It works, but there is a 5-10 second lag in between touching the Home button and the screen switching to Nova Launcher. I am definitely grateful that I have that much, but it would be nice if the delay were shorter.
[Fire General] John1660:
I just tried it on a new Fire HD10. It worked for a few minutes and then put up a message that LH is being blocked. After that, Nova launcher would start if I hit its icon, but hitting home brings up the Amazon launcher.

The accessibility menu shows Nova Launcher under services and it's on, but LH is not starting it.
[Fire General] bblackmoor:
You need to use the "clone" version, which is linked a few posts back.
[Fire General] mkanet:
Can anyone confirm that the clone version works correctly (with no lag) on the 10th generation Fire? I've successfully used the clone version on the 7th gen tabs with great success. I don't think I would get the new tablet unless I know for sure this hack works.
[Fire General] bblackmoor:
You mean the 9th generation, which came out 5 days ago? That is what I am using. It works, but there is a 5-10 second delay between when the Amazon home screen shows up and when it switches to Nova Launcher.
[Fire General] John1660:
Thanks. That works except for the five second lag before Nova Launcher kicks in. Annoying, but usable.
[Fire General] mkanet:
Do you have to wait 5 seconds every time you want to use the tablet? Or, is it only once when your first reboot the tablet? Do all launchers have a 5 second lag or is it only Google Now Launcher? Maybe this hack isn't worth it for me for the 2019 model; and, spend a little more for a Samsung Tab A.
[Fire General] DB126:
No need to go the Samsung route if your seeking an alternative to Amazon Fire tablets:

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/development/official-amazon-fire-toolbox-v1-0-t3889604/post80932955
[Fire General] mkanet:
Thank you so much! I was starting to think I was stuck with the built-in launcher. I'll check it out.
[Fire General] bblackmoor:
I don't want to contribute further to the topic drift, but I must mention that the Onn 10 inch tablet is not comparable to the new Fire 10 tablets.
[Fire General] DB126:
Yep - Onn 7" and 8" models are roughly equivalent to Amazon varients with the latter having a bit more memory. Onn 10 is a completely different beast. All run clean, contemporary Android 9 builds which avoids the limitations of FireOS and messing with unlocking/rooting/patching/hacking a locked down device. Not to mention variable quality custom ROMs built on an aging Android 7.1 foundation. Bonus round: saves a bit of coin and a bunch of time so you can actually use your device instead of managing it. Imagine that. :)
[Fire General] mkanet:
So, is the Onn 10" better or worse than the Amazon Fire HD 10 with the toolkit installed? It looks like to me the Onn 10" isn't anywhere near as good as the Amazon fire HD (screen resolution, picture quality, CPU power, no fast charging support). However, it seems like a good option if someone doesn't want to use the toolkit and want a new Android OS revision.
[Fire General] DB126:
As noted, the Onn 10 is not comparable to any recent Amazon HD 10. The latter is superior in most areas but costs a fair bit more unless you can catch it on promotion (like now). Some earlier generations of the HD 10 can be rooted; the 2019 variant is not yet on that list. Personally I'd avoid the Onn 10 given screen resolution and no other distinguishing specs other than price.
[Fire General] fakename1234567:
I've downloaded the correct version of this (v403) but when I go to install it says "com.baronkiko.launcherhijack has been blocked. it is not compatible with this device." Any way around this?
[Fire General] dr_bowtie:
Go to page 40... the answer is there, scroll down and read and you'll find what you are looking for. I googled and found it. It works.

Ran into the same issue and found the work around on page 40.
[Fire General] Rocky2418:
I too am experiencing the Launcher Hijack issue on the 2019 Fire HD 10 I just got. It worked flawlessly on my HD 8, but on this one it sometimes does what others have said here - goes back to the default launcher for about 5 seconds, and then goes to the Nova one - and other times (most of the time, in fact) it just goes to the default one and flat out never switches to Nova, as if Launcher Hijack wasn't even on the device. I'll definitely be following this thread to see if/when this issue gets a fix. In the meantime, I at least uncluttered the default screen as much as I could by putting all the default apps I don't use into one folder. Still can't move the icons to the bottom of the screen and leave an empty space above as I like to do (for the sake of better wallpaper visibility), but it'll have to do for now.
[Fire General] pilotbob3:
Same here for the 2019 FIre HD 10. When I press the home button, it goes back to the stock launcher and then I have to click the Launcher Hijack icon to get Nova back. The other thing I notice is that when I run Launcher Hijack, it does not allow me to select the default launcher(the select option is greyed out).
[Fire General] BXM500:
Just disable the Fire launcher and Nova works fine.

I have the new Fire HD 10 (2019) too and I debloated it today. Got rid of the default launcher and lock screen ads etc..
[Fire General] pilotbob3:
Had to be a total newbie, but could you post a link on how to disable the Fire Launcher. The tutorial I found did not allow me to disable (the adb command comes up with Shell cannot change component state for com.amazon.firelauncher/null to 2).

The tutorial assumed I had SU, but I did not think the 2019 Fire HD10 was rootable.

Many thanks in advance,
[Fire General] BXM500:
I connected my tablet to the PC and from the "Minimal ADB and Fastboot" command prompt:

adb shell pm disable-user com.amazon.firelauncher

adb shell pm disable-user com.amazon.paladin
[Fire General] nukumichi75:
So, just to get you right - does the Fire HD 10 (2019) need to be rooted in order to use the adb commands above?

Update: Just stumbled upon this thread in Github, where someone used the "Amazon Fire Toolbox" for changing the launcher, removing ads etc.

https://github.com/BaronKiko/LauncherHijack/issues/57

Can anyone confirm this is working? [MENTION=2788994]pilotbob3[/MENTION] isn't that what you are looking for?
[Fire General] dr_bowtie:
care to share how you did it? have one of these as well but havent opened it yet.
[Fire General] nukumichi75:
Did you see my post above yours? The Amazon Fire Toolbox (https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/development/official-amazon-fire-toolbox-v1-0-t3889604) seems to manage everything you want to do. Couldn't try myself because my Fire Tablet has not yet been delivered..
[Fire General] BXM500:
Root is not needed. 2019 model hasn't been rooted yet anyway.
[Fire General] dr_bowtie:
I did not, The page didnt refresh and I seen the last post on the previous page. I did see the one above. Thanks for the info! the toolbox worked fine.
[Fire General] pilotbob3:
Thanks BXM500, that worked perfectly. Now, I have one strange problem, not sure it's has to do with the launcher replacement. My volume control buttons only work intermittently. Sometimes works fine, when pressed show the pop up control. Other times, does not work at all. Seems like it will not work, then my Chrome browser crashes and it works fine.

Anyone else having this problem?
[Fire General] Rocky2418:
As a matter of fact, I was having issues with my volume control buttons too. Three different times, they flat out stopped working altogether, and the only way I found to fix them (temporarily) was to reboot the device. Finally, I decided that, since Launcher Hijack was clearly not jiving well with the new HD 10, I might as well try uninstalling it, just to see if it somehow was connected. I uninstalled it, and immediately my volume controls (which had stopped working again) started working, even without another reboot - and they haven't stopped working since. So I can't say for sure, but it definitely seems like LH was the cause, even if I don't know why.

I'll definitely have to check out that Toolbox thing mentioned above, if Launcher Hijack isn't gonna get the job done this time.
[Fire General] gumbyx84:
So your disabled Fire Launcher? Doesn't it re-enable itself?

I'm a Mac user so I can't use the toolbox
[Fire General] BXM500:
Hasn't re-enabled yet. Nova works fine.
[Fire General] nukumichi75:
I'm a Mac user too but fortunately I have access to a windows machine. Since it should be a one time job, maybe you you know someone who can help out.
[Fire General] Davy49:
Hi All,

I recently purchased a amazon fire 7" 2019 edition tablet, I'm in the process of getting it setup like I want it..trying to uninstall all of the 'bloatware' that comes pre-installed on it. I've made some progress in doing so, that's why I was interested in trying to install this amazon fire toolbox application. So far though, I've tried two different browser's on my fire tablet but it refuses to install, I can't seem to figure out what I'm doing wrong, of course I've already turned on the install from unknown sources switch. On my tablet I'm currently running Fire OS 6.3.1.2, being able to install this application would be so great. Does anyone have any suggestion's as to how I can get this to install ?

Thanks,

David
[Fire General] gumbyx84:
Download the APK in Silk Browser then open it in Silk. The OS will tell you you need to enable "Apps from Unknown Sources" for Silk. Once you do, you will be prompted to install the APK. After that, follow the instructions at the app's GitHub page: https://github.com/BaronKiko/LauncherHijack/blob/master/HELP.md#fire-tablets
[Fire General] Amolino:
The com.baronkiko.launcherhijack 4.0.3 version doesn't work on my fire 7 OS 6.3.1.2. Although I have enabled "Apps from Unknown Sources", once I install the hijack the fire says: "com.baronkiko...hijack"; has been blocked, it is not compatible with this device."

Can anybody helps me. Thanks.
[Fire General] MrWolfman:
i have the same as above if anyone can help please
[Fire General] Michajin:
Just unlock and root it and install a different launcher. Launcher hijack was good for a non-rootable device. Lineage runs really good on this device. [MENTION=457618]MrWolfman[/MENTION] [MENTION=10347437]Amolino[/MENTION]
[Fire General] MrWolfman:
lol im scare to lol dont i need linux too :( thing is i have rooted plenty of phones lol
[Fire General] Michajin:
You can do it from a linux live disk (ubuntu usb) or the one from this threat should work.... If you look at the unlock thread there are plenty of people who used a live disk, if you have issues.

This is the one i used to the firestick 4k, it was set up already...

https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/orig-development/unlock-fire-tv-stick-4k-mantis-t3978459
[Fire General] MrWolfman:
So i would make a bootable usb live disk from the thread above

and then which would be the best guide to follow to root the fire 7 tablet 2019 please?
[Fire General] Michajin:
I did mine the software way (i think this might be partial blocked unless you downgrade), but the hardware shorting is just as easy. I installed lineage from TWRP instead of the FireOS. All the instructions are here on this link. Send me messages if you have questions i can help. I am assuming you have the mustang (fire 7 2019)

https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/fire-7-2019-mustang-unbrick-downgrade-t3944365
[Fire General] MrWolfman:
yes i am ok thanks for the help
[Fire General] gumbyx84:
I ended up using my Windows 10 VM to install the Toolbox and disable FireOS Launcher. It runs slow but gets the job done. I'll be playing with my Kindle over the next week getting it setup and see how everything goes. Like how the toolbox has the option to make a full system backup.
[Fire General] s3nr1:
Will this stop Amazon from resetting my custom launcher (installed using the FireTool) back to the Fire Launcher when it pushes an update? Thanks!
[Fire General] DB126:
No; must root and rename DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk to prevent uncommanded launcher resets/updates.
[Fire General] Michajin:
I disabled mine via user disable level about a week ago and they have not came back. i have heard they can come back, but they never have for me on any of my devices...
[Fire General] s3nr1:
Can you share the command? Thanks!
[Fire General] Michajin:
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
[Fire General] BXM500:
Same here. All Amazon crap that I disabled has remained disabled.

I also blocked Amazon software update servers in my WiFi router.
[Fire General] DB126:
A week? Well that certainly settles it. :rolleyes:

Sarcasm aside, Amazon has used the same advertising and OTA update methodologies since 3rd gen devices rolled out 8 years ago. At some point the ads will come back unless something has changed on the back end. Nothing magical about the commands issued; all are easily reversed by other system processes.

As for locally blocking update servers, that has proven vulnerable in the past as Amazon expanded its CDN capabilities. It's possible things have stabilized so local blocking will remain effective. Time will tell.
[Fire General] ssss25:
Hi All,

I couldn't connect firetv to my laptop and fully load it, maybe not giving it enough power. so I tried using ADB connect via network, I was able to connect, and "adb devices" shows me the fire tv, I run the commands for enable accessibility and it takes them, no errors. But at the end, launched hijack still complains accessibility is not enabled, and if I ginore and choose a launcher it doesn't work.

Any ideas? any one tested ADB over network?
[Fire General] ssss25:
It's not the ADB over network causing issue. I connected to ADB using usb and still I get same accessibility warning after running ADB commands.

I am on firetv version 6.1.8.1-012

Wondering if anyone tested with this version..maybe they blocked something?

Thanks for any help. Issue with their home launcher is that if they don't detect internet the u it is not usable! I can't even launch Kodi to play local content or play offline games.
[Fire General] DB126:
Wrong forum; repost here: https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv
[Fire General] cooltwou:
I am having a problem I am getting this on a brand new 4K Fire Stick and it doesn’t let me select a launcher at all
[Fire General] franco@bcfellowship.org:
Fire OS 6.3.1.4

Fire HD 8 just got automatically updated to Fire OS 6.3.1.4. I'm using Nova Launcher with with Launcher Hijack v4. After the update, pressing the home button sends you back to the Amazon launcher, but if you don't touch it and wait 4 or 5 seconds, it switches back over to Nova launcher. Very annoying - does anyone know of a fix?
[Fire General] Rocky2418:
Huh, so that update basically made the Fire HD 8 start doing what the new Fire HD 10 has been doing so far? Yeah, I found it very annoying as well, and have just been using Amazon's dumb launcher for now, until some fix hopefully shows up. (The Hijack program on the new HD 10 had also somehow been disabling my sound controls, so between that and the main issue I just decided to uninstall it...) Sorry to hear it's now affect the 8 as well.
[Fire General] franco@bcfellowship.org:
No sound control issues

I've not experienced any sound control issues on the HD 8, so I'm continuing to use the Hijack software. I'm just doing my best not to tap the home button, and at the same time I'm getting used to the 5 second delay before it switches back to Nova Launcher.

Does anyone here know how to contact the developer of the Launcher Hijack software? I'd love to see this problem resolved.
[Fire General] Rocky2418:
Yeah, the Hijack Launcher-causing sound control issues seem to only happen on the new HD 10, for those that have had the issue. But anyway, I too am hoping to see this problem resolved at some point - that's why I'm keeping an eye on this thread now and then.
[Fire General] dasnk:
My fire 7 (9th generation) automatically updated to 6.3.1.4 on Dec 18th. Also introduced the 5 second delay. And they also removed the option to downgrade over ADB. Bastards
[Fire General] DB126:
Option was likely removed as there is no legitimate reason to downgrade. Fire devices are not marketed as generic Android gizmos open for modifications. Try downgrading your cars ECM (computer) sometime.
[Fire General] dasnk:
Yes but the Fire device they marketed and sold to me did have the function to be downgraded when I purchased it months ago

Anyway I found this to work without launcher hijack, and having nova launcher already installed.

Device Model: Fire 7 (9th Generation)

Build Number: 0003188263812

Firmware: 6.3.1.4

from "adb shell":
127|mustang:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher
Package com.amazon.firelauncher new state: disabled-user
1|mustang:/ $ pm enable com.teslacoilsw.launcher
Package com.teslacoilsw.launcher new state: enabled
mustang:/ $ reboot
[Fire General] Rocky2418:
Geez, that's ridiculous. :(
[Fire General] DB126:
As with most subscribed devices block updates or accept someone else's decision on feature/functionality. Glad you were able to find a workaround to the launcher issue.
[Fire General] spocko:
Thanks. Also worked on Fire HD 10 2019. Temporarily at least, we'll see how long it lasts.
[Fire General] Calum 2:
I picked up a fire 7 for my son for Christmas. Last night I was setting it up for kid use with a launcher, and of course launcher hijack. Today I went to take it off the charger and found that it had updated and now is blocking launcher hijack. Dammit.

So, just a heads up, either block updates or this will likely happen to you as well.
[Fire General] camborita:
Method by dasnk works perfectly on my new Fire 7 tablet, 9th gen with 6.3.1.2. :)
[Fire General] Calum 2:
His is on 6.3.1.2 as well. I wonder why it was blocked. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Fire General] talabibolu:
Pls how do I download the launcher hijack from this forum
[Fire General] gumbyx84:
Download the apk from the Github page found in the OP. It might be blocked so you might need to install the modified apk linked to below.
[Fire General] CAHCFR:
Hi, This looks great, how do you add this in the most simplest way as I am not too techy?
[Fire General] Dingchow:
use adb on pc

You have to know what that is

1 . enter adb shell

2. enter pm disable-user -user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher

3. enter pm enable com.teslacoilsw.launcher

4. enter reboot
[Fire General] dasnk:
It reset itself back to the Amazon launcher today for some reason. But anyway it lasted 19 days which isn't too bad. I've reapplied it again, see how long it lasts this time.
[Fire General] bartjunited:
hi i just wanted to check something regarding this

so i have connected to the tablet via adb without any problems

after launching ADB shell

I enter the 1st command

1 . enter adb shell

then the 2nd command do I need to enter both commands together or add the 1st command press enter and then add the 2nd command?

2. enter pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher

Package com.amazon.firelauncher new state: disabled-user
[Fire General] dasnk:
Hi Yes, after entering ADB shell the commands you type are:

1. pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher

2. pm enable com.teslacoilsw.launcher

3. reboot

Note that #2 is for enabling Nova launcher, the package name will be different than com.teslacoilsw.launcher for other launchers. But in any case., after rebooting it should ask you to select your default launcher
[Fire General] Jabbitt:
What am I doing wrong? I can adb shell but after each command, I'm getting an error about permission denial.
[Fire General] bromine14:
My kindle says it doesn't work, though it is a 5th generation running 5.3.6.4
[Fire General] dasnk:
You're probably doing nothing wrong. It most likely just does not work for your make/model/firmware, as it is surprising it works at all.

Try the launcher hijack that this thread is about, that has the most general compatibility. And if you get anything to work, I'd disable automatic updates as they're always patching it away.

Edit: but copy/paste your entire console output. Anyone who wants help with this. Need to see what was entered in and outputted to shell window and what your build number is, or there is no way to tell
[Fire General] robozilla:
The latest fireos update has blocked the launcher hijack again.

It is not a complete block, but rather takes some annoying 7 seconds before switching back to nova.

Any fixes?

Fire hd 10 2017 non rooted
[Fire General] Jabbitt:
Ok, so my Fire HD8 (2017) updated to 5.3.7.0 (650601220). LauncherHijack works but now with a five-second delay which is so annoying, I've just gone back to fire launcher.

When I try the magic ADB commands which I hope would solve this, I get the following.

I presume this is a root issue which I don't think can be done on my model anymore. Of course, any help appreciated.
[Fire General] MycroSopht:
The modified apk in this post works on the newest update on my Fire 7 (7th Gen) running Fire OS 5.6.4.0 (updated Jan 12, 2020)
[Fire General] elbubi:
Hi.

I'm getting the exact same output when trying on my Fire HD 10 (7th) under OS 5.3.7.0.

¿Am I missing something too?

Regards.
[Fire General] dasnk:
Why does it say 'shell@douglas' are you in adb shell? The prompt should be 'mustang§;'
[Fire General] bartjunited:
im pretty sure I got the prompt 'shell@douglas too when withinkADB Shell, why would that be?

also if we block automatic updates what are we likely to miss out on , do Amazon just send bug fixes out I assume they are NOT going to be releasing an Android 10 based update any time soon anyway

1 other thing that has semi worked for me is to use an app called Launch On Boot and set it to Nova Launcher
[Fire General] Jabbitt:
No idea. I got the ADB shell by using the Fire Toolbox kit. I also tried a separate install of ADB and I get the same prompt.
[Fire General] elbubi:
Hi! Anyone as any hint on how to bypass this permission denial?

pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher
Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=29912, uid=2000, package uid=32082

Regards!
[Fire General] digixmax:
How do you switch back to the Fire launcher?

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I found the answer to my question: clearing LauncherHijack's data reverts back to the Fire launcher.
[Fire General] Jabbitt:
I just uninstalled Launcher Hijack. Launcher Hijack, I presume, intercepts a home button press and pushes Nova out to the front. Fire Launcher is always running in the background. Without LH, fire launcher will come back by default.