yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] tacomaguy24:
Just registered - this worked for me...told them I purchased at a local store and there was no mention of ads (which is true). ~3 minute chat and they were gone, no charge.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Burnhill:
I just managed to get my Ads removed for free, after pushing to talk to a supervisor. Here's my transcript from the online chat for anyone who's interested:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] demoncamber:
Worked thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Ralphort:
I tried first the ADB computer method but the fix is only temporary. The ads came back after few hours. Called Amazon support & was asked about my problem (ads on my device) & where I purchased my Fire HD (Target) after confirming my Amazon account name & address. Amazon support never asked me about a $10 fee for removing the ads & just told me that it's gonna be removed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] billyq93:
through Amazon WebChat,

less than 3 minutes

Like a Boss :cool:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] SoulSmash3r:
just did mine, it worked!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] markoajda:
Worked thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] lordmorphous:
Just worked for me to on my 2017 HD 10. I told them I used it in a professional environment and some of the ads were inappropriate for that venue. I asked for a one time waiver of the fee as a loyal customer. There was no question and no hesitation. Whole process took under 1 minute and ads were gone before I even closed down my browser.

Just tried it again for my kindle e reader and didn't have any luck with it. I'll try again in a few days.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cheeb:
I used the work in a professional environment excuse and got the ads removed. Took less than 5 minutes. Thanks!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] markbolo:
The professional work environment excuse worked for me as well.

The first rep said no, so I disconnected the chat and started over. The second transferred me to a member of the "Concern Team" who immediately unsubscribed me from the ads. That department seems to be the key, as I've done this a few times and was transferred to that department every time it was successful. Took maybe 7 minutes total.

Thanks a bunch OP, and Cheeb as well.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DeeXii:
Exactly how do they remove the special offers?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] SoNic67:
Amazing thread. I did ask via chat "how do I remove the ads" and, after the rep asked me to confirm the name of the tablet (I have two, this was for a HD10)... that was it. In a minute a notification popped on my screen that said that the ads where removed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] lordmorphous:
I've had the ads removed from my HD10, HD8, and my Kindle e-reader this way. I've only been told no once, so I just waited and tried again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mi7chy:
Does it have to be done before debloating with savvytechwinner's tool or does it not matter? Just received the Fire HD 10 2017 and haven't touched an Amazon tablet since booting TWRP and flashing CM on a previous gen Fire 7.

Update: Successfully removed ads from device that was gifted to me. Now on to debloat it and install Google services.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] smallone56:
today, I Just ask: need to pay for removing adv. CS instantly say: they can remove the special offer with free of costs once fireHD 8 has been registered in in my name.. cheer
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] abacabie:
Wow there really quick, i`m in the UK and just sent an e-mail from the help section saying that i couldn't see the lock-screen wallpaper, less than 5 minutes later got a notification on my tablet saying special offers have been disabled, thanks op.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] metaleloi666:
I also chatted with some people at Amazon about removing the ads on my Fire HD 10.

I'm Canadian so I started with Amazon.ca. The guy kindly accepted to remove them. Except that it didn't work. Ads were still there.

I started a new chat, than the guy told me my ads were with my Amazon.com account (don't know why, maybe because I bought and set up the tablet while I was in the USA last weekend), so he transferred me. After chatting with another guy, he transferred me once again to an new guy. Dude told me the ads were removed. But they're still there... He then told me the only way to remove them would be to do a factory reset because they were removed on his end.

I'm not crazy to have to install all apps again, including doing the trick to install the Play Store...

Am I the only one for which it's so hard to get rid of the damn ads of the lockscreen?? Any others had to do a factory reset?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] paul1109:
Just got mine removed in UK with a simple email asking them to do it, they replied within 30 minutes saying it was unlocked :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ytsejam1138:
I did a chat yesterday. I didn't even asked for them to be removed. I simply asked the rep, "How do I remove ads? I plan to use my HD 8 in an educational setting and some of the ads are inappropriate for small children." The representative thanked me for being a Prime customer and then asked me for the serial number on the HD 8. About 5 minutes later I received the notification that ads were unlocked. The representative said I would not be charged for this courtesy service. Easy and painless, thanks everyone for the heads up on how to do this.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] iamsoinsane:
Thanks for this, I had some issues with a delivery, so I used the opportunity to ask about the ads and if I could remove them. They transferred me and gave me the one time exception deal. so now ad-free. Thank you op :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] tungthanh500:
Well, as I can see, you guys are Prime users. I'm from a country where Amazon service is not available. I just order an HD 8, is there any chance for me to remove the ads for free?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] markoajda:
Sure they removed the ads for me from a non Amazon country.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] paul1109:
I'd suggest saying you're really happy with your tablet but some of the adverts are not appropriate for where you work. Worth a try....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] mambroim:
Thanks!

Amazon chat session worked for me as well. Big thanks to the OP for the tip! :highfive:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] gawdamSumbish:
DIY

i actually signed up for an account after writing this already, so if there are 2 versions, forgive me.

don't need to chat with amazon. you can do it yourself in 30 seconds.

1. log into your amazon account

2. mouse over {your name here}'s accounts & lists, select "your content and devices"

3. click "devices" tab

4. find the device you want to liberate and click the [...] action button to the left of the name

5. look for the "special offers / offers and ads" with "edit" hyperlink

6. click that "edit" hyperlink and change to "unsubscribe"

7. reboot / power cycle your device

enjoy.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ytsejam1138:
That will charge you $15
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] gawdamSumbish:
didn't cost me anything.

don't know if i'm special or not.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] karelj:
Would this ad free state persist after performing a restore on the tablet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] markoajda:
Yes.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] rob4x4:
I'm in the UK. Amazon webchat just disabled my lockscreen adverts in about 2 minutes for free. I said the tablet was a present from my parents (which it was!) but had adverts on it. They just disabled the adverts immediately, no questions asked. I'm very happy, great service!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] karelj:
Oddly enough...it seems that my standby battery life has taken a hit after having the ads removed. It could be an app that I installed afterwards, but I'm having a hard time figuring out which one.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] gawdamSumbish:
i have factory reset my tablet 4 times now. still ad free.

i am also using no root firewall and disabled quite a few things using adb shell, so that may explain some of it, but there are no ads on my lock screen, just a collection of pictures that i cannot change--which is still better than ads.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] gaevitie:
I tried two times to send a mail to Amazon.it Service to remove the ads, but both times it told me how i can unsubscribe by pay. How can I do?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] KittyChampion:
I got this after following your tutorial probably because I am not a Prime member and I bought mine on BlackFriday deal.

So i contacted the chat and started the conversation with "How do i disable the lock screen ad?"

After some general support stuff, he asked this

And i said my country (Outside the U.S)

TLDR: Tell them you're outside the U.S
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] raw_knee:
I was just done talking with Amazon Customer Support.

I told them that I got my Fire HD 8 as a gift from a relative residing in the US, and I am using it for home and work purposes in another country. When I asked the support assistant about how I could remove the special offers display from the lock screen, he immediately replied "Please don't worry, I'll remove them for free."

Conversation took less than 5 minutes. In that span of time a notification showed up on my tablet indicating that special offers have been removed.

Thanks for the suggestion!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] kapilathi:
Did the same from India. Removed for free as I was using the tab from foreign.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] 28mufields:
remove ad with webchat

I just did webchat with amazon, and they removed my ad right the way, no extra question ask, no suggestion about pay to remove ad. what I did is telling them some of the ad is not appropriate for kid's to see. good luck everyone!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bud2002:
I called in and when she told me it was $15 to demo the ads i said I'll just send it back and buy something else. Then she said that she could do a one time wave to cover the fee and literally 3 seconds later they were gone. I even went as far as to get to get her to remove the bloatware but she was unable. I did get her to tell me that the warranty is not affected by rooting the tablet. I'm not sure I believe that 100% but I made her confirm it several times and supposedly she even noted it in my account to CMA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] blu3jay:
worked for me too, chat helped
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] str355:
Worked for me a few weeks ago via chat.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] pieroweb:
This worked for me today, spoke with them on live chat. Ads were really causing issues on my tablet, it was freezing and apps were crashing.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] dondraper23:
Someone should write a guidebook called "The Unwritten Rulebook For Fire HD Owner's" and the first page should say how to get Amazon to disable the ads via chat for free. Chapter 2 should be about how install the Google Playstore and Chapter 3 should be about how to get it to function with Nova Launcher. Chapter 4 can deal with rooting the HD10. I guess it can be an ongoing process since that's about all I got
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] ams30gts:
Went on live chat and they took them off for me as well at no charge. Just ask nicely.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] MetaBolic0:
Did the same, told I was from Portugal he just ask me if I want to remove, no more questions just did it in 1sec thank you for the advise.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] geddy3:
This still works, did via chat in about 5 minutes, beats all the hacks on here to remove it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] microberights:
I made an account here to let others know that this method still works in 2019! I asked nicely and the ads were removed. :) Good luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Ackerman1737:
Can confirm still works March 19th, 2019!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Newt182:
Just worked for me. All I asked was if they would be kind enough to remove the ads from the lock screen. He said it would normally cost ten pounds but this time would do it for free. Simple. Cheers :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] jmartin72:
I just did this. I just asked if the special offers could be removed. The nice lady told me that they usually charge $15, but said "just for me" they would make an exception, and removed them for me.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Sparky.lyon:
Thanks, i have 2 Fire HD tablets, so i contacted Amazon by 2 chats. The first removed the special offers - i purchased the removal for £10 and the lady refunded me. The second chat person just removed the special offers without any charge to me.

Addition - i received an email this afternoon stating they had charged me £10 for the second removal;, but a refund will be made in 5 to 10 days Interesting they can charge my card without my express permission, however i'm not bothered as long as i get the refund.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Sigatorade:
Similar situation with me. I contacted them via email support and a few hours later they responded that they had removed the special offers. They also charged my card without my permission but support did say the charge would remain pending and disappear in a few days.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Coolpeoplearecool:
After downloading a seemingly innocent .apk my phone gpt blocked by a message, which i only could get away by factory resetting. But after the factory reset, I noticed that my phone made strange things, like it turns off when it wants to, it got very hot and even the camery went on on it's own. So i decided to to the reset again. Now i can't get in at all, since my phone wants meto log in into my google account to restore, which i can't avoid, even though i just resetted everything. Bit when i try to log in, it tells my that my password got changed and that i have to wait for 24 h. And i'm getting this message everyday for a month. But the thing is that my password actually still is the same. When i try to log in with a different e-mail, i get an error message.

Can somebody please help me out ?

If more details needed, just ask.
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] westwood24:
​

LG-US997 13A Rom​

Hello everyone

This is my second work.

I am just about to learn how to develop and port for Android.

This zip is created from the original KDZ. I changed the Boot.img, so you do not have to reinstall TWRP.

Sorry for my bad english i'm out of practice :p

This ZIP is for users who can not get ota's because they have a Custom Recovery / Root installed​

Features​

*Stock build made from official KDZ

*Stock Build.prop

*Unrooted

*Boot.img modified to keep TWRP

*Remove dm-verity

*Remove forceencrypt​

Installation​

What you need​

*Unlocked Bootloader [How to do]

*Working TWRP installed [Link to unofficial TWRP]

*When you need Root, Latest SuperSU [Download] or Magisk [Download]

*US997 13A (TWRP).zip [Download]​

How to install​

Reboot to recovery using button combo or reboot app (need root)

Backup Dalvik,ART, Cache, System & Data (include not your internal memory) and Boot

in to your external sd or copy the backup from internal sd to your PC!

For clean install: Wipe Dalvik/ART, Cache, System and Data (Recommend)

You can also keep your data by dirty flashing the zip.

Flash US997 13A (TWRP).zip

Flash SuperSU or Magisk zip when you need root

Reboot System

At the first time you boot to system, it can be TWRP says No OS installed. You can ignore it.

If TWRP asks if you want to install SU, hit no

​

Here you can find my other

[Downloads.]

There are IMG´s, KDZ´z and more!​

Rom Version

Android Version: 7.0

Android security patch level: June 1, 2017

Build date: June 20, 2017

Build number: NRD90U

Product model: LGUS997

MD5 SUMS:

[SIZE="4"][B][COLOR="Black"]
boot.img 94dbfdba974f9f4625833f2089c72a1f
modem.img 934e7dd3406d91013dde3deb8d1cf5ec
persist.img ab2dcabd89fa180776f444e3a2df1d3f
rct.img 15bc82584049ec3a7c62d921c2897267
system.img 87854ef0c08d6448cf7a95230aaf978c
aboot.img 2c4fa474501222ee5618039f4df77373
apdp.img f99f2f01d9c85b3e2dc843a7983c93fb
cmnlib.img e17319c7a3b782b77f800c9c4feda99e
cmnlib64.img 4c07d51a2e60fa27035cf9b092184a7c
devcfg.img ce542c01d3fe41cc6e4a8e1a69b8216f
factory.img 15bc82584049ec3a7c62d921c2897267
hyp.img e8b51a34c117b87ebe1fd7eb27c03117
keymaster.img 346a61596340122dffcbaac12645b67b
laf.img 3f916aad77e4c7c88bd3f8bb02d69ace
msadp.img 16e73585e6c59317b27a1608eb909637
pmic.img 8ffecd8a2e65a1c285b5ece203975be8
raw_resources.img 93e28345131914182eabda8ec72b64da
rpm.img e829285052c0962da9ccde9997be8d9a
sec.img 628756d1475c7e6ffa2f974c63261bf6
tz.img b9501858d2434a8c3c3aad247fe3717f
xbl.img 1b88b6e838a3e619836cd6598e781940[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]

Credits:

@autoprime

@nima0003

@Chainfire

@topjohnwu

@Me :laugh:

Thanks to gillim74 for testing!

Don´t forget to hit the thanks-button if you like my work! :good:

You want to help me with a [donation?] Feel free to make it.​
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] gillim74:
Tested and working great
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] westwood24:
Thanks for testing!

Rom is up for all :good:
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] lorax70:
Dirty flashed over 11a, and it worked perfectly.

Awesome job, thanks!
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] bossofindy:
Dirty flashed all is well
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] orrorin:
This saved me in a pickle, thank you! I'm wondering, how do I re-enable encryption in the data partition?
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] SumDum YunGuy:
Excellent work, thank you...I was able to root(Super & Magisk), install Viper(working) and Xposed...Xposed is hit or miss, but I was able to disable Nav Bar(Xposed Edge) and enable Pie Controls(Unique Controls), so the device is now TRULY useable...Universal Full Screen content is a thing of beauty
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] hoangdvh:
can i flash it to LS993?
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] SumDum YunGuy:
Will you be releasing a 14a version of the ROM?
[LG G6 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developme] balplaya4404:
Hey Westwood. I've tried flashing the 14a rom multiple times and keep getting "Encryption Unsuccessful" when booting to the OS. Any ideas?

*Update* Just tried 13a as well and same result.

*Solved* Had to select Format Data in the wipe settings in TWRP.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] MayB4ck:
I know custom roms can never have the camera quality as the stock roms, but is there any camera app that's better than the camera app on Lineage? The front camera as awfully laggy and dark.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] adriansticoid:
Try Open Camera or Footej.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] AtaliaKetch:
You can download various camera apps from Playstore. If that does not suits you, try this. I tried it out myself about a month ago. There were bugs, like facial recognization not working, pics not saving to gallery, very limited pro mode. But I believe you can try it out yourself. If you want to uninstall this camera mod, simply dirty flash your ROM. https://xdaforums.com/honor-5x/themes/port-emui-4-0-roms-t3429894
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] sutty86:
Will the camera ever improve,great outdoors,poor indoors
[OnePlus 3T Questions & Answers] nikhil.agrawal:
I don't think it will improve much as for this price you are not going to get low light performance of pixel or s8. Manual mode is another option but you'll need very stable hands or a tripod.
[Windows 10 Mobile] Asd04:
Hello!

I have Nokia Lumia 820 and I've managed to update to Windows 10 Mobile v.1511. I've accidentally uninstalled Skype only to figure out, that I can't download it from the Store anymore, since its one of the integrated apps. What can I do, so I can get it back? Any ideas will be appreciated, since I need Skype and it was one of the main reasons I decided to move to Windows 10.
[Windows 10 Mobile] Deleted member 7503076:
A hard reset should restore all default apps - someone else might know a less drastic way to get it back (though if you've only just upgraded to W10M you might not mind doing another hard reset as you should do one following the upgrade from 8.1 anyway).
[Windows 10 Mobile] Asd04:
I've managed to get Skype back by switching to Win10 Anniversary edition. Thanks for the help!
[Touch Cruise General] tigerpower:
Hi HTC Cruise Groupe

I really like picsel browser, but I can't use it with the touch Keypad.

every time I try to use the keypad, it prints numbers instead of letter, no matter the mode in with he is (abc,t9,123).

Any idea how to change this bug?

Thanks
[Touch Cruise General] SabbeRubbish:
Get the WM6 version would be my guess.
[Touch Cruise General] tigerpower:
I am not sure I understand your answer...

the touch cruise has WM6 and Picsel browser isn't really made for HTC...

I think they must be reg config in for the touch keypad that forces the use of the letters and not the numbers...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] wakkaday:
i have the exnonys version

how can i get out this mode, the phone is not booting and stuck in loop

all the custom firmware seems to be loaded onto mega cloud and that doesnt let you download without a registration pro account

please help
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Bart3n:
download your firmware with samfirm..
[Samsung Gear S3] vipdeals:
hi there

i am in a search of a smartwatch be it android or no hesitating between the gear s3 and huawei watch 2

my main use is the ebay app ( being a seller i need to be on that app to see my sales details etc), viber and whatsapp

i have just a few questions, from all the reviews on youtube few forum here and there i understand that :

- there is no official app of ebay for the gear s3? means i will get notification of a sale but wont be able to check the app on my watch as there no tizen ebay app?

-same for viber and whatsapp, as far as i understand, there is again no official app for viber and whatsapp meaning cant take a call or make a call from my watch, i will just get notification

if someone can help me regarding this?

i was thinking if all was true, that mean the gear s3 is just to received notifications??? it would be a bit pricey just to get notification about an app and no real app management from the watch itself

if someone could guide me regarding the usafe of the gear s3 before i buy it

thank you
[Samsung Gear S3] nasr345tt:
Chose Huawei smart watch 2 .you will never get Viber call or Messenger full history messaging in Gear s3.
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hapyfaroq:
I bought lg v10 2 days ago, (in Pakistan) phone shows its on T-mobile running android 5.1.1, there is no OTA update in Software update option but as i connect my phone with LG brigde it shows an update:

New Version: F600S30D (05-23-2017)

Here my Question is whether i should update my phone (as i dont want to brick it) or stay with the stock 5.1.1?

Also when i check IMEI of my phone it show F600S version (I'm not aware of t-mobile providing service in Korea)

Is my device korean?

Because what i found on the back of my phone (under the battery tag) is:

model no: LG-H901

Made in Korea.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] martinezma99:
Is just my phone or does sRGB setting under Developer Options won't set or stick as a setting?

Can anyone else try?
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] altimax98:
It is broke, but its supposed to come back as a setting in /Display in the 1.16 update when it rolls out to a wider audience.