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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] autobulb:
Thanks that helped. The wallpaper change even stays if you decide to use a different launcher. I am trying out the rootless Pixel launcher and it's working well.

I do have another problem though. Alexa seems to be missing from my device. I made sure not to disable any apps/services that are required for Alexa according to the Google Docs sheet posted in OP. The Alexa app still exists on the device but there is no option to enable it to disable it in Settings under Device Options. According to some guides on the net it should be in Device Options right above Date & Time but it's missing.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] GamerOfRassilon:
All these comments are for 5.6.0.1:

If your device looks like mine, it should currently have two rows of four under Device Options:

[Wireless Network] [Airplane Mode] [Blue Shade] [Do Not Disturb]

[Bluetooth] [Help] [Auto-Rotate] [Camera]

If so, then you need to enable Alexa in the Fire's Settings app. It's on the left-hand side, fourth item down under "Device" (the top option).

Tapping that should replace the [Camera] in Device Options with [Alexa Hands-Free]. (Once you enable Alexa under Device, there will also be a toggle for Alexa Hands-Free under that menu.)

And if you've already done that . . . I'm at a loss. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] autobulb:
Thanks for your help. I realized today that my device comes with Alexa disabled out of the box because I bought it in Japan.

While looking up instructions to get Google Assistant working I found this: https://www.xda-developers.com/replace-alexa-google-assistant-amazon-fire-7-hd-8-hd-10/

which edits some settings file to get it working. In their guide they show you how to disable Alexa, and indeed in that settings file it is already set to disabled. I tried re-enabling it and rebooting, but it did nothing.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] dondraper23:
I lost it once on my dad's rooted Fire 10. I apparently disabled the Amazon Appstore. Everytime I tried to reinstall it, it would fail. Then I just did an abd shell reboot command and it was back up and running. Now he talks to Alexa more than my mom
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] endleesss:
There's a big difference between disabling and uninstalling. I uninstalled too many system apps, including home launcher, now my devices can't go into portrait mode. It will go into lock screen, then black screen, n keep looping. Then after a while I can unlock in landscape. Any help at to the cause of this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] spocko:
Thanks for this guide. I'm trying to do a similar setup, where I have Google apps and Play store installed along with some Amazon apps including Alexa, Prime Video and Amazon Shopping. My tablet is not rooted, so I'm using the pm uninstall method, which works for me because I'm still on OS version 5.4. I just factory reset my device and started clean. I uninstalled the two OTA packages, a few other apps I don't need, and installed Google services. I have not uninstalled most of the things listed in the spreadsheet because I'm trying to proceed carefully.

Everything seems to be working at this point except I can't figure out how to update the Amazon apps. The Amazon app store does not show any updates available, which is odd since the factory versions included in my OS firmware are from mid-2017. The Google Play store does show updates for most of them, but if I update from there, then the apps don't seem to work correctly. For example, if I update the Amazon Shopping app from Google Play, then it force closes as soon as I try to open it. If I uninstall the update and revert to the factory version, then it works again.

If I try to search in the Amazon app store for Prime Video or Amazon Shopping, they aren't even listed. I can find Amazon Alexa via search, but the details show the last update was Nov 2014.

My guess is that maybe one of the ota packages that I uninstalled is needed for the App Store to work properly. The spreadsheet does say that com.amazon.device.software.ota is related to app updates. I'm afraid to leave that package installed/enabled though, because I don't want my OS to get updated ota.

Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] endleesss:
likewise, can't update amazon apps from play store, they break, n force close
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
I think I have found a way to disable apps without root, it just needs some testing. I'll publish it soon. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Orient Marine:
Is it work with fire hd 8 2017 ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
My app hiding method? Yes.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] huffmybrd:
hmmm. after disabling everything from the google sheet i cant seem to access "settings-->storage-->internal storage" (aka the list of installed apps), it refuses to open. any fix?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] autobulb:
Every once in a while the stock launcher takes over again and I need to do this process again which is quite frustrating.

Does anyone know which service/process is doing that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Pibes:
This worked for me.

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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] I-AM-PC:
Just a heads-up, I started with the Safe apps in your list and it broke the Amazon for Tablets app.

When I get a chance I'll go uninstalling\disabling the safe apps one by one to find the culprit & share my insights.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Creeju:
Hey there,

just worked through my Fire HD 10 on version 5.6.0.1 and deactivated some apps, that are not in your Excel sheet yet.

Working with Gscript for Non-Amazon- and Amazon-mode, also having Nova installed in priv-apps.

Fire-Launcher | pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher

Amazon Communication Services | pm disable com.amazon.tcomm

Amazon Kindle | pm disable com.amazon.kindle

Audible | pm disable com.audible.application.kindle

Amazon Platform | pm disable com.amazon.platform

pm disable com.whisperlink.core.android | Data Transfer Library (sharing stuff)

Goodreads | pm disable com.goodreads.kindle | Social Network bullshittery

Amazon Store | pm disable com.amazon.windowshop

pm disable com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts

pm disable com.amazon.webapp

pm disable com.amazon.dcp.contracts.library

pm disable com.amazon.tcomm.client

pm disable com.amazon.dcp.contracts.framework.library

On Deck | pm disable com.amazon.readynowcore | Automatic Prime Video Prefetcher for offline mode

All seem to be safe so far, Alexa is still left working (well not in tandem with Amazon-services pretty much though).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Sicleaver:
Many thanks for the with that went into this. I have just picked up a fire he 10 running 5.6.0.1 and disabled all the above. I have also replaced the fire launcher with nova launcher and it feels so much cleaner. The only slight issues to overcome now is to get alexa working and the microphone icon in the Google search so I will work through and post what the cause was. Could it be the launcher change anyone?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Sicleaver:
Doh

Newbie error. My issues were unrelated. Thanks again for the info. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Creeju:
What part of Alexa isn't working for you? I disabled a whole bunch, but Alexa (hands-free) still's working like a charm. It won't display browser results, because that's disabled, but the core Alexa app works as intended.

Google Search requires the Google Framework, which is still work in progess for the Kindle.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] redhonker:
Which packages are required by My Account and Backup/Restore in Settings? They don't work any more once I disable those safe-to-disable packages.

Thanks

Found

My Account: com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe

Backup & Restore: com.amazon.device.backup
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Xaaeon:
I'm having a permissions issue but only with specific apps. Google Play, Chrome etc cant download things error code 190. But other apps can, Fdroid, Download Manager, etc. So I'm just using the download manager to bypass google and download pkgs directly instead of getting them off the store. But there's got to be a fix for this.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bachterman:
just a sidenote:

if you are rooted, and don't like to fuss about with adb, cabling, and pcs, you can simply apply the "pm remove *" commands through a terminal app.

may i recommend terminal emulator, termux, or connectbot. they are available through f-droid.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Triton2019:
Hi all,

Ok so I rooted my Fire HD 10 and I want to apply a live wallpaper to the home screen? I have installed Zedge and Google wallpaper app, but I cannot get any live wallpaper to apply! I have tried everything! downloaded wallpaper picker app, I just get a parsing error? and whenever I try to apply a live wallpaper I get App not installed error, What am I missing? I de-bloated the device only disabling safe recommendations.

Can someone help me please! it's driving me nuts.

Do I need to enable or install something to get this to work?

Thanks

Andy
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] lichan:
See DragonFire1024's thread here: https://xdaforums.com/hd8...-live-t3748061
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] aegrotatio:
That link is broken by the ellipses in it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DV8:
Try it now fixed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] azuremoonbeam:
still broken by the elipses
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bibikalka:
[MENTION=2146377]bakshi[/MENTION]

Nice spreadsheet!

You may consider making it a bit more "user friendly" by following this approach below and using something like Gscript:

https://xdaforums.com/fire-hd/general/fireos-4-5-x-root-quickly-switch-to-t3145613

Update: I've added my Gscript batch files as an attachment, please use the link above for instructions on how to use them. I also remove Alexa since I don't care for it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Turkishflavor:
Is there any way to disable the default prime video and then install the prime video from the play store? I have a different account for prime video, that's why I was asking.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Kctucka:
No, the Google play versions and Fire OS versions don't play nice. You can't replace any of the Fire OS apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] dr_docdoc:
Thank you for extensive BloatWare list - any more?

Quoted below, thank you for the extensive list of BloatWare to disable. I am curious, is there any more Fire/Amazon garbage that can still be disabled to free even more memory? Things that can be deleted (now that Fire HD 8 6th Gen is rooted)?

Thanks again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Davidavdav:
Hello together.

I uninstalled the complete list of packages which was posted in this thread.

I think somehow I also uninstalled the launcher or something different important.

I can boot my Fire and als turn it off. But when it's on I can only see a black screen. No lock screen, no home button nothing. The only thing I can see is the window when I want to turn off.

I can also access the original amazon bootloader and also tried to do a system reset but it didnt help.

Is there any chance to repair it?

Okay, I now did some investigation.

I found the official ROM to download directly from amazon.

As Im able to open the bootloader I can connect to ADB.

No im running adb sideload officialROM.bin

process is very slow. I hope it will work.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lern2lvewithit:
Hey i dont know if this is a phone issue or an AT&T issue. I have the Tilt and sometimes when people send me text messages it doesnt come in right away. Sometimes the text messages come in when i turn the phone off standby and then the text messages come but i notice the time and the message was supposed to come earlier. Does anyone else have that problem? Do you understand what im talking about? Well hope u guys can answer me....thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] bapssystupr3m3:
possibly att problem?

cuz i dont have that problem with my tytnII
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] sexylatin1:
Default Text Messaging

hello well i had the same issue and it is a at&T issue i had to cal and had them reset my my phone threw there data system and then they did a check.and made sure that my settings on there end was correct.try this and let me know if this helped.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jygar:
sometimes if tmail.exe isnt running in the background, usually due to task managers shutting it then the msgs take longer to come through.

tmail is in my exclude list with the htc task manager to avoid this issue.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] thedaniel:
Do you have an old simcard? some new phones work bad with old simcards.

If so, get an updated sim from yer provider.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] lern2lvewithit:
Well i called AT&T and they told me to do a test text and it worked fine. But i told her my issue of most of the time the text messages come through at the right time but sometimes when the phone is in hibernate it doesnt come till i take it off hibernate. she said it could be the issue of me pressing the power/hibernate button instead of lettin the phone go to hibernate by itself. so does anyone of you guys know if that could be a problem?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] etnies:
this used to happen to me....it sorta just fixed itself...
[General Questions and Answers] fourxero:
I am new to rooting Android devices as well as this form. I am using a cheap Chinese q88 tablet for practice until I'm ready to try it on my real phone. I would like to flash a ROM onto this device but cannot find one that is compatible. Is there an eficient way to search for a compatible ROM or does anybody know of one off hand?

model: Q88

processor: quad core A33

android version: 4.4.2

firmware: v2.1

kernel version: 3.4.39

and one more general follow-up question, now that I have rooted my device successfully what do I do with it? All internet advice says the best way to see Improvement is to install a ROM, hence, the first part of this question.
[General Questions and Answers] maths28190:
root

Hi,

how to root the q88 device ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mrblackm123:
So I have pretty much tried all apps that have iPhone x Gesture feature form play store like:

- All in one Gestures (It's good,but accidentally touch is annoying)

- T Swipe Gestures ( if you want full feature, then have to pay. .... but not so good)

- X home bar ( not good for me)

- Xposed edge ( Its really good but you need Xposed.... but you will lose SafetyNet form Magisk )

- Iphone X Gestures ( its ok, but need some fix)

- Gesture Bar - 제스처 바 (BEST ONE SO FAR .. but you need to pay extra for more feature) :silly:

How to remove nav bar you can use "nav bar remover overlay" but it never worked for me :fingers-crossed:

Alternative way to remove nav bar is by editing build-prop .. ROOT - SYSTEM - BUILD.PROP which you can do by adding this line at the bottom of the page inside build.prop ( qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 ) .However, you will lose the ability of 3D home/ Force touch, but :highfive: it will work on always on display screen.

Conclusion - try out all of them but personally I recommend "Gesture Bar - 제스처 바" Good luck and enjoy :good::o
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Slevin Goddi:
Best gestures app in my opinion are floatingmenu in play store and swipe navigation also in play store. I have used all of the ones you mention and trust me floating menu gives you way more options. Paid of course. And navbar remover works fine for me. TMobile variant
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bajanman:
Lol crapple and it's gestures now what's next. Fix that notch in the screen first please.

Anyhow here's something y'all can look into. Most recent beta is below check it out. here. Try it see if it works for you guys.

Enjoy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mrblackm123:
Its really good apk"LMT", but it's not user friendly for noobs pips ;) when configuring :o But loving the apk so far thx for mentioning
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bajanman:
You're very welcome. Been using this for many years now. It will take some time getting use to it and then setting it up. If I find the time while setting up mine I'll record how-to vid for the rookies. :cool:
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[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hackermssharma:
U should update miui to the latest.✌
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hungragezone:
this problem happen from early version of miui 6 till miui 9 :(

7.12.7 is not long time ago (maybe 1 month only)
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hungragezone:
/updated to newest 7.12.28, same problem
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] william.johhn7!:
Then network issue. Or maybe hardware defect. Approach the service center.
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hungragezone:
I dont think it's network issue because when i don't use bluetooth headset, call quality is normal.

And when i use this headset to listen to music, everything is smooth, no problem like when i make a call

:p:p
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hackermssharma:
Are u sure that there is no problem in ur bluetooth headset?
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] hungragezone:
as i mentioned, i can listen to music using it normally

and i also change to different bluetooth headset and had the same issue
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] mickey_zg:
I have exact the same issue with my Redmi3S. I tried two different BT headsets, thinking it might be a problem in them. I've also tried a LineageOS, with same issue. Yesterday I returned again to original MIUI 9 (global 9.2.2.0 stable MALMIEK). Today I figured out it happens ONLY if my WiFi connection is switched on. If I switch my WiFi connection off (even in the middle of call), then is sound OK

edit: I use 4G network
[Xiaomi Redmi 3s Questions & Answers] arteks:
I'm almost sure it is not headset's problem. I have similar problem with different headsets on Redmi 3s and Redmi Note 4x but never on old Nokia.

Must check wifi state during the call, maybe have wifi switched on... But as it happens also in a car wifi is not connected for sure.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] hosscat:
I am getting a new AT&T Tilt tomorrow, and I would like to know the best things to do in what order. The things I'd like to do:

Remove Bloatware

Update ROM, if necessary

Install SCLPC++

Other Modifications

I currently have the Cingular 2125 and have done several modifications to it(mainly just reg hacks). I know I can set these things up without problems, but I just don't want to do something in the wrong order, if it matters. TIA.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] rslgtown:
I would suggest reading the wiki, stickies, all posts about whatever ROM you decide to go with, then spend another week or two using the stock ROM so you'll know for sure what programs and such you do or don't want.

Just my opinion though.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
Hi [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION],

Thanks for porting this awesome camera.

I'm at the latest version GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.3.apk and portrait mode works fine but if i go into Slowmotion camera (used to work in previous version) camera crashes.

any solution to this?

cheers
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Hi, I have just installed the apk, the slow motion camera crashes for me too, but the camera also crashes after taking a picture. May I ask for your preset/settings? Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
make sure you install the patch in magisk for slomo + camera api

settings i used in camera is

Config camera HDR+ = Pixel 2017 Zsl HDR+

Model = Nexus 6p

HDR+ parameters = High

get the apk from here

https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/

slowmo / camera API patch from here.

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-camera2api-enabler-t3656651

i use the one with red txt.

cheers :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Thank you for the extremely helpful response. I have tried your settings on Arnova's 5.1.018_v1.2: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.2, everything seems to work fine. But when trying the GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.3 with your settings, the app crashes after you look back at the photos you've taken. I suspect its something to do with the Config camera HDR+ set to Pixel 2017 Zsl HDR+. Seems like it does not crash when set to Nexus 6 Auto.

On the latest version, the slow motion crashes on me as well, also can't seem to capture video. Portrait mode works! I don't suppose you've got motion photos working? Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
yep 1.3 is buggy for me too. slomo won't work on 1.3 but works on 1.2 tho

did you install that magisk module and reboot?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] FangXIII:
Yes I have tried that, thank you. It seems version 1.4 beta is out, you could give it a try to see if slow mo is working or not. ;);)

---------- Post added at 01:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:33 AM ----------

yep, I have that installed, thank you. Just checked, version 1.4 is in beta, you should give it a try to see if slow mo has been fixed or not.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
ive tried 1.4 beta2, video is still a nogo, just black screen and FC. so its back to 1.2 for me :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
v1.4 was released, installed it and still the same: black screen in video mode. back to v1.2! [emoji14]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
yep, tested 1.4 too, still buggy. will have to wait
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
in case you guys are interested: i made an image quality comparison of mi max 2 stock, GCam HDR+, GCam HDR+ Enhanced and my own Sony DSC-RX100 camera here

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75089223&postcount=878

enjoy :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Wow, huge improvement on the GCam with HDR+ Enhance, could you please tell us which GCam Mod you used ?

thanks
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
sure thing, check the lineage os thread for posts #847 and #850, thats where i linked the Gcam port including slomo video fix and detailed the settings im using :)

enjoy!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Tks a lot for the quick reply, wonder will it works as well on Miui rom (i'm using xiaomi.eu).
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] pakudaboy:
it will, and you will need to enable camera API too.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
Nice, going to test this owesome camera, Mi Max 2's miui camera is no good on low light condition
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] jbmc83:
yes i forgot about that part, since its already activated in lineage os by default in build.prop :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] ne0t:
One more question .. will installing Google Camera crash the MIUI Camera? I'm planning to use it side by side with GCam.

Thanks in advanced
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Questions & Answers] Jaripi:
No, you can have the both. I have Arnova8G2 and B-S-G Google Camera mods, as well as MIUI Camera and Snap Camera ones. Well, that's not all, quite few other camera apps too.

I suggest you try this one: GCam5.1.018-Arnova8G2-V1.5Beta.apk (it is working very well with my Mi Max 2)