yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] clsA:
I know your just trying to help, but those files are Very Old .. most likely his phone is already on android 6

you also don't know if he has C185 or C432

I think a "fastboot getvar all" from the bootloader should tell if he's on C185 or C432

then you need to download one of the 2 files above and use Huawei update extractor to pull the files from the Full update package for Android 6

and use those to try and recover the phone.
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Abhaypraseeth:
True
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] shashank1320:
Some real help going on guys.. great to see the detailed instructions for new user.

[MENTION=7516852]Abhaypraseeth[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2895182]clsA[/MENTION]
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] Abhaypraseeth:
Thanks
[Fire TV General] bibikalka:
Update: It's been reported that the method works on FireOS up to and including 5.2.6.0, but does not work on 5.2.6.1

To catch a break, and avoid force fed OTA updates, run these commands from your ADB:

adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

This will disable the OTA apps till the next factory reset. In case there is ever root, your system will be old enough to be rootable.

Once you do this, and go check for system updates, it'll generate a message "System update failed".

More details can be found in this thread.
[Fire TV General] krsmit0:
this was patched on the tablets and if not already will likely be patched on the sticks soon as well.
[Fire TV General] bibikalka:
Sure, nothing lasts forever ... But even more reason to do this NOW !!!

At the moment, I have this version : Fire OS 5.2.4.1, ro.build.date=Fri Jun 9 23:01:51 UTC 2017, so not patched yet.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
[MENTION=6680544]bibikalka[/MENTION] is there a way to reinstall an uninstalled APK for user 0 ?
[Fire TV General] bibikalka:
I don't know an easy one ;)

But you can always do a factory reset! These operations don't actually delete anything, just flag it as unusable.
[Fire TV General] MWin123:
This should allow debloating the Fire TV sticks. Does anyone have a list with apps that you can safely remove? Maybe even replacing the stock launcher is possible. Although on the Fire HD 10 5th generation removing the stock launcher breaks the home button detection.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Yes, you can completely replace Fire Stick Launcher without root! But first

ensure

, that all settings are made, because you can not access certain settings anymore (again only after a factory reset).

And you must install another launcher first, e.g. AppStarter (https://github.com/sphinx02/AppStarter/releases)

1. Uninstall:

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.nimh

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher

2. Access settings then via ADB

without

com.amazon.tv.launcher (Fire Stick "tank" on 5.2.4.1):

Controller:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.controllers_bluetooth_devices.ControllersAndBluetoothActivity

App-Menu:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.applications.ApplicationsActivity

Network:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity

Factory Reset:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.FactoryResetActivity
[Fire TV General] MWin123:
Thanks! Do you know what settings are affected?

I can recommend Activity Launcher to open settings, it also allows you to open some hidden settings. See NO ROOT: Use 'Activity Launcher' to remove accounts, grant/revoke usage access.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
yes, because of we

can't

grant com.amazon.tv.permission.LAUNCHER_SETTINGS to com.amazon.tv.settings (adb -d shell pm grant com.amazon.tv.settings com.amazon.tv.permission.LAUNCHER_SETTINGS), you can't access the following settings anymore:

Account (but you'll in no way ever change your Amazon Account)

Display & Sound (so set each setting there to "automatic" before you uninstall com.amazon.tv.launcher)

Info/About (you'll not need that anyway)

Childlock (no need for that anyway, because you will not have Amazon Launcher)

Debug/ADB (so set ADB/USB to "yes" before you uninstall com.amazon.tv.launcher and you'll be fine)

Thanks, I'll try that...
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
After installing modified "Android TV Settings" (https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4255667&d=1503965469) with regular "adb install" you can access the following settings again if amazon.tv.launcher is disabled or uninstalled (non-root):

Sound (system sounds only)

com.android.tv.settings.device.sound.SoundActivity

Info/About

com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity

Debug/ADB

com.android.tv.settings.system.DeveloperOptionsActivity

CEC/HDMI Control

com.android.tv.settings.system.InputsActivity

Bluetooth/Pairing

com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity

Date/Time

com.android.tv.settings.system.DateTimeActivity

Device Name

com.android.tv.settings.name.DeviceNameSettingsActivity

Language

com.android.tv.settings.system.LanguageActivity
[Fire TV General] meohmy:
Do the ADB commands in post 1 work on the 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV please? (not the stick).

I have just acquired one which is non rooted and loaded with software v5.2.4.2 which I understand that I am unable to root.

Any advice greatly appreciated.
[Fire TV General] velayo:
Yes they do, I just tried it on mine and it worked flawlessly. Good luck!
[Fire TV General] meohmy:
Thanks for the prompt reply, I will have a go as soon as the wife goes out.
[Fire TV General] TV33:
apologiez for hijacking your thread, these infors are very appreciated.

i 'accidently' uninstalled "com.amazon.tv.settings", any idea how i can force a factory reset? Installing the modfied "Android TV Settings" didnt help.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
this is probably not possible anymore then!

But you can try this method: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-unbrick-by-entering-recovery-mode-and-factory-reset-the-amazon-fire-tv/
[Fire TV General] meohmy:
Worked first time so thanks for all the info, now to get a vpn so I can start using it.
[Fire TV General] remoter3406:
Hi, I need help

I have a Fire TV Stick2 (Tank), after trying Post #7 I have no choice to change the WIFI account.

Post #10 doesn't work.

Any Idea? Post #15 seems not possible for "tank"

Any advice greatly appreciated.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
You will have access to wifi on Fire TV Stick2 ("tank") with this cmd as stated in post #7:

adb shell am start -n com.amazon.tv.settings/.tv.network.NetworkActivity

Did yo install the modified "Android TV Settings" first. The command definitely works then!

It's possible with an Micro USB OTA adapter: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00N2LSLKA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Fire TV General] remoter3406:
First, sorry for my english. I mean WIFI is working with my WIFI repeater, but I want change it to my main WIFI router. How?

Yes, I installed the "apk" and it apears on TV, but no reaction. Is a adb command needed for activating?

OK, this is the last try if I coudn't change the WIFI

Many Thanks for your quick response:)
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
I will show you a screenshot of that later this evening...

You can't click the icon, you must access the settings of it via adb or the app "Activity Lauchner" mentioned in this thread:

adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.device.sound.SoundActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.name.DeviceNameSettingsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.DateTimeActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.DeveloperOptionsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.InputsActivity
adb shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.system.LanguageActivity
[Fire TV General] remoter3406:
Thank you

I get this error, I have try to reinstall the settings, but without success.

shell@tank:/ $ am start -n com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity

n com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity <

usage: am [subcommand] [options]

usage: am start [-D] [-W] [-P <FILE>] [--start-profiler <FILE>]

<.....

.....>

[<URI> | <PACKAGE> | <COMPONENT>]

Error: Bad component name: com.android.tv.settings.accessories.AddAccessoryActivity

shell@tank:/ $

(the space in command are only in this post not in the shell input, seems a format error of the editor)
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Please use the command in a plain windows/mac command line and not directly in a Fire TV shell:

adb.exe shell am start -n com.android.tv.settings.about.AboutActivity

But simplest and best way is to use "Activity Helper" ;)

First ensure that PlayFire-TvSettings-v2.0.apk is correctly installed:

adb.exe install -r PlayFire-TvSettings-v2.0.apk
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Ok, is the access to Network Settings also working?

If not, here's my screen documentation on my Fire Stick "tank":
[Fire TV General] Bropinski:
Thank you for this information, finally a way to disable OTA :good:! Now I am curious, could we use the same adb command to debloat our Fire TV Sticks v2 to squeeze every little bit of ram/performance out of them?

I found a previous thread about using the "adb shell pm hide" command. However, this method is no longer possible for us Fire Stick v2 users out there. Here is a link to the thread: https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/help/root-disabling-apps-services-bloat-t3325333/page2

They mention esc0rtd3w's script tool which would completely debloat the Fire TV stick eliminating all Amazon apps. I am tempted to run your "adb uninstall -k --user 0" method to do so. If I didn't uninstall com.amazon.tv.settings/com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.FactoryResetActivity, would I still be able to factory reset using Activity Launcher mentioned in this thread? I don't use any Amazon Services on my Fire TV Stick and I use FireStarter as my default launcher with launcher hyjack installed. Therefore, I don't see anything going wrong but I just want to make sure I have the option to factory reset just in case something breaks. Here is a link to esc0rtd3w's script tool I mentioned earlier:

https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh

Let me know your thoughts. Cheers!
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
No, you can't debloat your stick/box with esc0rtd3w's hints without root on current firmware versions, because you

will not gain

additional space on eMMC with only uninstalling apks for user 0. The uninstalled apks remains on eMMC, but in an uninstalled state and therefore "disabled".

I personally recommend to only uninstall the following apks, to block certain amazon features:

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.client.metrics

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.client.metrics.api

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.nimh

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher (but only if you use AppStarter, FireStarter, TVLauncher, etc. as an alternative launcher)

But I definitly not recommend to remove:

com.amazon.tv.settings

com.amazon.tv.settings/com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService

com.amazon.tv.settings/com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.FactoryResetActivity

Update: If you adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.tv.launcher you don't need Launcher Hijack anymore and can regularly remove it, because your FireStarter then will be automatically the standard launcher (also with home-button press recognition).
[Fire TV General] Bropinski:
True, but since they are disabled for user 0 you still get the benefit of them not running in the background/hogging system resources which would result in a performance boost. I took a leap of faith and disabled

MOST

the bloatware according to esc0rtd3w's script using the method of "adb uninstall -k --user 0" commands. I can verify that my Amazon Stick v2 operates much smoother and snappier now! Thanks to Activity Launcher, I am still able to access the Factory Restore option, WiFi settings, Bluetooth settings and Application Settings. All the Amazon apps and features are dead which is perfectly fine with me considering the boost in responsiveness. :cowboy:

Thanks to your previous post, I did NOT remove the following:

com.amazon.tv.settings

com.amazon.tv.settings/com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.AppDisableService

com.amazon.tv.settings/com.amazon.tv.settings.tv.FactoryResetActivity

I actually ended up still needing for Launcher Hijack because when I uninstalled it, the home button was unresponsive. I think this was probably due to one of the bloatware I disabled. Home bottom still works with Launcher Hijack.

A HUGE Thank you to everyone in this thread for your ideas! I am ecstatic with my Fire Stick v2 for now (until we get root.... hopefully!) :fingers-crossed:
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Just for clarification, removing to much FireTV system apps is very dangerous an can simply lead to a freeze at boot! And without root/TWRP your Stick2 then is bricked forever! :)

Perhaps you can post here, what apks you removed?
[Fire TV General] Bropinski:
I knew the risk, that is why I said I took a leap of faith ;)

I started a new thread about disabling bloatware. I have given credit to everyone in this thread for your help in making a faster Amazon Fire TV Stick v2 until root. Thanks again Gentlemen!
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Has got anybody already Fire OS 5.2.6.0 without root?

Do these commands still work on it?

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

adb uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
[Fire TV General] tofu-:
Still works but ad blocking is botched. Causes a crash when you scroll over the banner ad
[Fire TV General] bibikalka:
Got another stick - FireOS 5.2.4.2, and the update blocking still works!
[Fire TV General] s980845:
Looks like on the latest software update, removing the default launcher breaks home button detection.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
You can fix this with https://github.com/BaronKiko/LauncherHijack/releases
[Fire TV General] s980845:
Sweet. Is there a way to access accessibility settings after it's already done from the ADB shell or ADB command prompt? Or will I have to factory reset and start over?
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
What setting do you want to change?
[Fire TV General] s980845:
Well with launcher hijack v3, don't I have to enable home button detection in accessibility settings? Problem is I already ran the commands to uninstall the launcher and OTA updates so I can't access settings.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
no, you simply need to start launcher hijack for one time and select your alternative launcher, e.g. AppStarter (which is my choice)
[Fire TV General] s980845:
Ahhhhh well thank you. I was under the assumption that I had to change an accessibility setting. You sir are awesome! Thanks for the help.
[Fire TV General] Michajin:
This also works on the FireTv3.
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
You rather mean Fire "Stick" 3 ;)

I hate Amazon that they called this stick successor Fire TV 3. It's not worthy of the name :eek::mad:
[Fire TV General] pwntrik:
Does this work on fire tv 3?
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
that is very likely
[Fire TV General] Michajin:
Yes.
[Fire TV General] frozl:
Is there some way to reinstall Prime Video when the launcher is swapped? Tried sideloading it from the playstore, but no luck...
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Have you tried https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-amazon-prime-video-on-your-android-tv-1779640753 ?
[Fire TV General] frozl:
Thanks! Yes, I've seen that, I'm just looking for a possibility to use amazon video on my screen (rather than casting it) with my favourite launcher (AppStarter).

Also, it doesn't allow me to install Amazon (Prime) Video which is necessary to use the Amazon Prime launcher. Tried automatic and manual installation but no luck. It just keeps saying "X App not installed."
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
And what if you took Kodi with the Amazon Prime VOD addon? This is going great, too.

https://www.kodinerds.net/index.php/Thread/44211-Release-Amazon-Prime-Instant-Video/
[Fire TV General] BAGITMAN:
uninstall does not work on OS 5.2.6.1

shell@tank:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]

1|shell@tank:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

tall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override <

Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]

1|shell@tank:/
[Fire TV General] nikifinder:
Today I was able to prevent updates at the first boot of a Fire TV Stick 2, and it came with OS 5.2.6.0. The uninstall

was successful

.
[Fire TV General] xhostluv:
another way to make home button working?? i have removed amazon launcher, i have installed hijack v3 and is working good with tvlauncher but with HALauncher is not working :(( how to solve this?? any idea?? tks
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Did you select HALauncher as the new launcher in the Launcher Hijack v3 ?
[Fire TV General] xhostluv:
it's not showing as launcher in Hijack v3.. i have uncheck show only launcher and selected halauncher but is not working. Neither on my phone or another tv box is not shoing as launcher. Maybe someone with skilla to dexompile the halauncher apk and to check Android Manifest if the activity is there android.intent.action.MAIN, android.intent.category. HOME / DEFAULT or to add them an compile the app again

update

i have decompile the app and it's only set to work with leanback system

<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN"/>

<category android:name="android.intent.category.LEANBACK_LAUNCHER"/>

i will try to edit the manifest and compile the app again

hijack v3 is for fire tablet and only work with launcher for android

okay i have check and the problem is in android manifest but i don't know how to edit this

<intent-filter android: priority="2">

<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN"/>

<category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"/>

<category android:name="android.intent.category.HOME"/>

</intent-filter>

maybe copy the intent-filter form TVLauncher and compile the app again

I have solved now HALauncher is default and home button working.. with hijackv3 and target home launcher from playstore... yupi
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
Perfect, could you please post your modified apk of HALauncher here, then others can try that out as well! :good:
[Fire TV General] xhostluv:
https://youtu.be/7nTAIWeKlAU This is my FireTvStick....
[Fire TV General] aaron74:
I notice the OP states it doesnt work on OS past 5.2.6.0.

Im on current OS 5.2.6.6 and noticed 3 OTA packages within the rom, and the 3rd one I dont see mentioned in any older package list.

com.amazon.device.software.ota
com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

com.amazon.tv.forcedotaupdater

I havent tested but was wondering if disabling this extra package would make it work or not?

Any Theory on this? ANyone?
[Fire TV General] rainman74:
With the firmware 5.2.6.6 you cannot deactivate packages anymore, so the question is not necessary.
[Fire TV General] kbs24:
Confirm no ota disable on 5.2.6.6?

All I want to do is disable system updates, because whenever the firestick 2nd gen has to reboot I lose my Live YoutubeTV and Crosswalk doesnt' work anymore it seems I have to do a reinstall of them. As I understand in this thread, there is nothing I can do (I am connected via network adb) to disable future updates? FireOS 5.2.6.6., not rooted. Thanks.
[Fire TV General] urbanman2004:
I know I may be beating a dead horse, but just out of curiosity I'd like to know if anyone's been able to successfully disable OTA updates on 5.2.6.7? I know it's a bit of a stretch, but I'm trying to be optimistic.
[Fire TV General] iptvsubscription:
Hats OFF

Hats OFF
[Fire TV General] liott:
I'm trying to skip first boot update on brand new Fire TV stick. The only way seems to be the adb way: unfortunately I'm not very experienced with adb commands.

After the very first command :

adb.exe uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

I get an error message that I don't know what to do with.

My Fire OS is 5.2.6.0.
[Fire TV General] Br!cked:
I read somewhere that removing the -k works for your version, so:

adb uninstall --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] BraiinDust:
EDIT: Model is SM-P850

So i feel like the S pen is too thin for me, what would be some recommendations for a third party stylus?

Offset it my main concern with a third party stylus
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] Minto107:
Lol no. S pen is the only thing that can make use of hardware features of your tablet

Wysłane z mojego SM-T585 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] ryant35:
There are stylus pens that are compatible with S-pen tablets, I want to try one but I don't want to spend the money.

https://us-store.wacom.com/Product/Bamboo-Smart-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-S01?sku=CS310UK#/undefined1
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] lewmur:
There is a builtin contradiction in what you are asking. Any "thicker" stylus would not be compatible because in wouldn't fit in the tablet. So any stylus you find advertised as being compatible with the S-Pen is, by definition, going to be thin.

edit: You might ask if anyone has tried the Wacom Gen 3 stylus with the P850. It is said to work with *some* Galaxy Note tablets.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] x4080:
Can we use note 10 s pen for it? It's pen size so it will be comfortable
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] lewmur:
Can you give a link to the pen? I had an SM-P600 Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 and it had the same skinny pen as the P580. It has to in order to fit into the slot of a skinny tablet.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] x4080:
http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-full-size-s-pen-with-eraser-page-7
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] BajaBlast4Life:
I use the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 pen with my Tab A 10.1 with S pen. The pen goes for anywhere from $30 to $70 (US Dollars). It feels better in the hand, since I'm not writing with a toothpick (pulled out s pen). The button on the pen cannot be disabled... , but I manage it by turning the pen around to avoid accidentally pressing it with my thumb. Tab S3 pen's tip is more finer like a mechanical pencil vs. a ball point pen (pulled out s pen). You could replace the tip on the pulled out s pen with the Tab S3's tip, but it's not design to hold it correctly. You can write with it, but it will be very wobbly and it may also break.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] cumi2k4:
Bought the staedtler noris digital from Amazon cause in my country the tab S3 pen was not sold separately and it's almost half the cost of the s3 pen. Fantastic pen(cil?) than the built in stylus, smaller tip and more fun to use. The downside is the lousy pencil cap and no clip whatsoever so you need to think a way to store it (I resolve this issue by using velcro around the pencil and stick it to the case).
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] tnt533:
I just bought the S Pen from the Tab S3 and it works perfectly on my p580. I purchased it the through Google, they sourced it from Fry's and included next day delivery at no charge. $39.99 plus sales tax. Its the only replacement that will work with the extended functionality of your tab AFAIK.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] user i22:
I also have galaxy tab a 10.1 P 585 but i lost my s pen :crying: and just cannot find affordable replacements, are there any other devices s pens that can be used as a replacement and can fit into that slot?? Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Tab A series Accessories] gearsofwars99:
Hi, Does the tab s3 s pen really works with the tab a s pen? the p580 is the tab a6 10.1 inches right?