yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
Which is why I don't understand why amazon removed the permissions in the first place. Literally the only thing their "move apps to sdcard" toggle is nothing more than just a toggle. They don't tell you apps aren't going to external storage, but it also doesn't say to move apps to external. It just says move them to sdcard. So it's sorta misleading, but not really. Shady for sure.

Also, to get rid of the Amazon resolver, it involves removing parental controls as device owner. Then remove as admin. Then use a tool that disables the service to send intents to managed profile, in the 'system' com.android.internal.app.ForwardIntentToManagedProfile. then disable parental controls app. Removing it will cause problems and eventually start to lock you out of security options one at a time.

Also can disable and uninstall the 'chooser menu'.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] jbbill1:
Trying to run this, but when i type adb shell cmd stops taking any sort of input after a dozen or so seconds. Is there any workaround?

Edit: Turned out i just needed to reboot, worked on fire hd 6 :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] NFSP G35:
Did you accept the prompt on the tablet to enable adb debugging from your computer?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Colossus96:
Since we have root now can we uninstall these apps using a root uninstaller.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Colossus96:
Which app should i disable in order to stop updates?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk (com.amazon.device.software.ota)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Colossus96:
I have root. If i want to use laenchair as the default launcher what should i do? Can i flash lawnchair with flashfire? Or should i copy lawnchair folder to system? Which is safest?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
Copy launcher to system/priv-app. Then rename com.amazon.firelauncher.apk to com.amazon.firelauncher.apk_ and reboot

Be advised not all launchers will work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Colossus96:
I dont get it. Can u pls elaborate?

Edit: thanks. I figured it out .
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] WaywardOne:
Hi, thank you so much for helping make these great devices even better! :) I just wanted to confirm that in addition to my Fire HD 7 4th gen and HD 8 7th gen, this method also worked on my Fire HDX 8.9 4th gen (2014), just in case anyone else is still holding out hope for freeing that one as well :P
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] theronkinator:
Can you re-enable apps with this method or does it need a factory reset like some methods do? Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Rortiz2:
adb shell run-as com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook pm unhide package.name
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
According to: https://netlog.jpn.org/r271-635/2018/11/amazon_fire_hd_nonroot_pmhide.html

amazon.alexa.tablet

com.amazon.alexa.modeswitch

com.amazon.alexa.youtube.app

com.amazon.vans.alexatabletshopping.app

com.amazon.alexa.externalmediaplayer.fireos

com.amazon.dee.app

com.amazon.knight.calendar

com.amazon.comms.knightcontacts

com.amazon.comms.knightmessaging

com.amazon.knight.blink

com.amazon.virtual.dash.knight.app

com.amazon.knight.ecs

com.amazon.knight.hds

So you probably missed all the "knight" apps. Worked for me. The shortcut is gone.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
system/etc/permissions/mode_switch...when I was testing some firmware it was the only Alexa related file left I could delete. It will eventually allow a non removable notification to appear in the drop down bar that will ask you to turn on Alexa even though you can't.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
The music app is Android's own stock app. It stays hidden until the first intent is called then it's visible there after. It hides much like the stock LatinIME keyboard. If you did a reset after deleting amazons keyboard, it would take over. The framework says "hidden until called upon"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
Yeah. I found the music app in the tray of Evie launcher after I thought I had everything cleaned up. I had to go back and hide it. Added it to my list.

I'm open to other suggestions on things to hide. I'm sure there's more stuff rattling around in there. For example I'm unclear what the WhisperNet thing does.

Edit: I was just checking my process stats and noticed "Local Recommendations Service (com.amazon.device.services)" with 100%.

What is odd is com.amazon.device.services is not visible to me at all and I didn't hide it.

Also does anyone know what HERE Positiioning or DavsClientService is for?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] malachi1313:
Maybe I didn't quite follow the directions or see the proper option I wanted. Is there a way to do this procedure and retain the amazon home screen, keyboard and keep it functional? I guess I want to get rid of bloatware without installing the nova launcher and g-board. Is that possible?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
I'm surprised you received no answers malachi1313. Simple, don't install Hijack Launcher or a 3rd party launcher. Definitely don't hide com.amazon.firelauncher. What's described in the first post is ONLY about hiding what you don't want running, not changing launchers.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] malachi1313:
Thanx!! I guess I can't use the toolbox because after it hides everything it automatically installs gboard and nova launcher. I probably should manually hide what I don't want through ADB shell.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] nature.heart:
First post

I am a big fan of this community. I have been following the tips and tricks for a long time. I just created the account to ask question. I have fire HD 10 2017 edition with latest Fire OS. I am using launcher Hijack (cloned) with Nova launcher. I have debloated LG G6 before using similar technique.

1. Why do we need to install Amazon Facebook Share? Can't we just start from the commands? Does this apk have to be installed using command prompt or can be installed by downloading and installing from fire silk browser? Can The APK be downloaded in pc and installed from there? I have read in few comments that we need install from Micro SD card. Is this correct.

2. DO I still need to use launcher hijack after debloating for home button?

3. I want to keep amazon prime videos and amazon shop app in the tabler. I also want to use hands free alexa. Which commands should I keep?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
Since no one is answering (although the answers are pretty much in the first post):

1) The Amazon Facebook Share is a version that has admin access. It's what allows this method to work. So, yes, you must install it, but you can also hide it and still use this method.

2) No. You can use the original launcher, as long as you don't disable components needed for it to run.

3) AFAIK, nearly everything. That's the bloat, isn't it? Maybe someone else can help with that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Chotkach:
Hi guys? any workaround the version 6.0.3....? Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bmold86:
Downloaded APKs and sideloading not working after hiding

Thanks to everyone here, this worked really well on my HD7 with recently updated OS (April 2020). After hiding the apps suggested by cybersaga I now notice I now can't install downloaded APKs and sideloading APKs causes them to appear on the homescreen but they won't open. Is there some process that needs to be unhidden to fix these issues?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cybersaga:
Weehah! I figured it out. So turns out that hiding "com.amazon.alexa.modeswitch" will cause a red line at the bottom of the screen after a reboot.

Here are all the ones that I hid. You can probably add more, who knows. But this will at least get rid of all the useless crap filling up the launcher.

This is on a 7th gen HD 8 that I bought last month (y'know, just before they went on sale). I can't find the OS version number, but it did update after I bought it. If someone can tell me how to find the version, I can add it in here for the benefit of others.

I haven't attempted to hide the fire launcher since the Launcher Hijack is working fine. But if someone confirms that's working, I'd be interested.

Great work in finding this Supersonic!!!

pm hide com.amazon.advertisingidsettings
pm hide com.amazon.ags.app
pm hide com.amazon.alexa.youtube.app
pm hide com.amazon.avod
pm hide com.amazon.cloud9
pm hide com.amazon.cloud9.contentservice
pm hide com.amazon.cloud9.kids
pm hide com.amazon.cloud9.systembrowserprovider
pm hide com.amazon.csapp
pm hide com.amazon.dcp
pm hide com.amazon.dee.app
pm hide com.amazon.device.backup
pm hide com.amazon.device.crashmanager
pm hide com.amazon.device.logmanager
pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm hide com.amazon.geo.client.maps
pm hide com.amazon.gloria.smarthome
pm hide com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
pm hide com.amazon.kindle
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.cms
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.devicecontrols
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.kso
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.otter.settings
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.personal_video
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.rdmdeviceadmin
pm hide com.amazon.kindle.unifiedSearch
pm hide com.amazon.kor.demo
pm hide com.amazon.mp3
pm hide com.amazon.mw
pm hide com.amazon.mw.sdk
pm hide com.amazon.ods.kindleconnect
pm hide com.amazon.parentalcontrols
pm hide com.amazon.photos
pm hide com.amazon.photos.importer
pm hide com.amazon.pm
pm hide com.amazon.precog
pm hide com.amazon.recess
pm hide com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
pm hide com.amazon.socialplatform
pm hide com.amazon.tahoe
pm hide com.amazon.tv.ottssocompanionapp
pm hide com.amazon.vans.alexatabletshopping.app
pm hide com.amazon.venezia
pm hide com.amazon.weather
pm hide com.amazon.webapp
pm hide com.amazon.webview
pm hide com.amazon.webview.metrics.service
pm hide com.amazon.windowshop
pm hide com.amazon.zico
pm hide com.android.backupconfirm
pm hide com.android.calendar
pm hide com.android.contacts
pm hide com.android.deskclock
pm hide com.android.email
pm hide com.android.music
pm hide com.android.onetimeinitializer
pm hide com.android.protips
pm hide com.android.sharedstoragebackup
pm hide com.android.wallpapercropper
pm hide com.audible.application.kindle
pm hide com.goodreads.kindle
pm hide com.kingsoft.office.amz
pm hide jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.languagepack.zhcn_az
pm hide jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz
pm hide org.mopria.printplugin
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] finkalink:
Not working for me. My ID output is as follows:

uid=2000(shell) gid=2000(shell) groups=1003(graphics),1004(input),1007(log),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats) context=u:r:shell:s0

I'm on the HD 8 (7th Generation), with Fire OS 5.6.0.0 - just out of the box from the Prime Day Sale
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] dondraper23:
cybersaga

Damn, I wish I had that 30 minutes ago- hahaha! I just made my own and I never thought about posting it. Great thinking!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] vierlex:
It definetly says under Device Model: Fire HD 8 (7th Generation)

:-/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Yes, but they are only shadows of the original app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Looks like you got a typo in your path. :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Can you paste the whole output? (Not just the id output) Thank you:)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
[MENTION=9294334]cybersaga[/MENTION] Thanks for the list! :good: Also after you hide the launcher, it almost works like you got a real launcher, but it shows the annoying warning I mentioned on every home press. If you are okay with it, hide it. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] t0x1cSH:
someone knows what packages to hide for disable the books section of the default launcher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Don't use, not working
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
If I recall from my old disabling trick, I think if you disable parental control apps, the warning disappears.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cybersaga:
The launcher is just one package. You can't (to my knowledge) remove sections from the Fire Launcher. You need to replace the launcher entirely using the Launcher Hijack method: https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/launcher-root-launcher-hijack-v2-t3561026

---------- Post added at 01:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:33 PM ----------

Yeah, I did try it after posting. Seems a step back from Launcher Hijack, so I unhid it. Oh well.

---------- Post added at 01:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:35 PM ----------

I did hide 'com.amazon.parentalcontrols', but that didn't get rid of the warning. Is there another one maybe?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] t0x1cSH:
i want to keep the default launcher but i dont want the amazon pages, by removing some packages all the pages are gone except for books(libri in italian)

i've done some reversing of firelauncher apk and the book page constructor is different from the other pages constructors probably i need to dig more

View attachment 4557661
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cybersaga:
Interesting!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
Tried it, didn't work... :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] t0x1cSH:
i've been experimenting whith app hiding(perhaps in an inconsiderate way ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) and after hiding varius store, metrics and updates package ive notice that the package com.amazon.tablet.dock.settings start to go crazy on startup (50% cpu) for about 3-4min and then stops (or i stop it by disabling and re enabling wifi)

after it stops the device is faster than it has ever been, i'm pretty happy right now

the logcat is submerged of this during the startup:

I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Starting job
W/ArcusService( 534): Sync was throttled. Request ignored after exceeding frequency limit for app id arn:aws:remote-config:us-west-2:028613979794:appConfig:aj3zdhwp
I/ArcusJobService( 3459): Throttling+++!
D/FireSettingsMetricsManager( 3459): Logs for ArcusSyncCallbackReceivedEvent
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
My guess is that it doesn't find the apps it want to function, and it panics and starts to search, but eventually gives in. :laugh:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] DragonFire1024:
Damn. I recall a method to remove the warning. Guess I'll have to test some things. I wonder what else run-as is capable of doing. Is there a way to list the apps that are assigned the uid 2000 aside from the debug menu in developer options?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] vierlex:
this line needs the full path to work:

adb shell pm install hacked.apk

change too

adb shell pm install /sdcard/hacked.apk

maybe add -r and -d flags too?

anyway.. it still doesnt work for me on 5.6.0.1 and 7th gen :(

(-r for replace if already installed, -d for downgrading allowed if version numbers or something dont match)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stew1411:
I know we disabled all the OTA apps, but I found one that we should disable just to be safe. com.amazon.device.software.ota.override. This looks like a third OTA app.

I downloaded an app that shows every app installed and gives you their package name. There are so many more that can be disabled that are not in the list. Apps such as wake word detection and a calling app. Why are we not disabling Alexa or the Alexa card service?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
I wonder if that's a function of the new OS. I didn't know there was an update, but I certainly won't install it until someone can sort your issue out, bmold86.

You might have unintentionally disabled something you shouldn't have or that Amazon has changed. A lot of the disable lists are a little over exuberant. You might want to try re-enabling any items that you aren't positive you don't need.

I know from my testing that com.amazon.webview.chromium breaks some apps, but com.amazon.webview and com.amazon.webview.metrics.service are recommended to be disabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Supersonic27543:
That's a weird bug, unfortunately I've never seen anything like it before. I can't provide much support for this thread anymore because my old HD 8 is not in a state to do any testing, hope someone else would know more!

Good luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] bmold86:
Thanks to the two above posts by CuF and Supersonic27543, I ended up unhiding the Amazon Appstore (venezia) process and now it works normally installing downloaded APKs. It seemed odd though as it most people were recommending hiding/disabling that venezia process without any issues. I would love to not have to look at the Amazon Appstore on there but oh well... :) At least I don't have to sign in or register the tablet
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
I know I have venezia disabled. Have you installed the Google Play Store? You may need it to cover for the Amazon store.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
I have an HD8/7th gen. The OS is v5.6.4.0. There does seem to be a 5.6.6.0, but I'm not sure.

What I NEED for an app I'd like to install is Marshmallow or better, which doesn't seem to be available for this tablet.

1) Am I wrong about the OS versions?

2) If I were to upgrade (I have auto-updates disabled), does that nerf everything I did from this thread or do I just need to redo the run-as bit and everything should be where it was? (As in, do I need to re-disable stuff, reinstall Google Play, etc.?)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] daneel123:
I wanted to use my Kindle Fire as a pure ebook reader. I've hidden almost every package I found listed in various posts across this thread. And it has become a whole lot faster than before. Even the launcher I don't mind so much now since it's reduced from its obnoxious 6-7 screens of Amazon content to just three - the For You page, the app launcher page, and the books page. Now I'm wondering if anyone knows if there's a package I can disable to get rid of the For You page as well. That would really make it the perfect setup for me.

Also, I've kept almost all the Amazon sync services (or anything which sounded remotely related) enabled because I didn't want to break the Kindle app. If someone could tell me the bare minimum stuff required to keep kindle working (for reading and downloading already purchased books, don't need the store), I would appreciate it!

Thanks so much to OP and everyone else who contributed to this thread. Getting a lot more use out of my Kindle Fire than I would've without it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Bl4ckAir:
Importing file

Does anyone follow the disable list and was able to use the import and export function?

Whenever I tried to import or export any file it kept showing the parental guide message and I do not know which package cause this, I've been enduring this for awhile but it's getting inconvenient as time go by.

Any help would be really appreciated, thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] CuF:
Using a Fire HD 8 (7th gen).

I'm starting to bump up against problems with apps that can no longer be updated on the Google Store and need to be.

A few, like DoorDash, I've been able to sideload an update, but most require a newer OS, usually Marshmallow.

Today I got a warning that I needed to update Accuweather, but the most recent install-able is from 2019.

Are we reaching the end of life for these tablets? Any suggestions?

Edit: Microsoft Solitaire will no longer connect to the net and Vanced's most recent versions won't install. Sigh.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cybersaga:
That would be handy. I was struggling to find the package name of the apps. What's that app called? Does it match up the package name to the name that displays in the launcher?

I disabled the Alexa app that shows in the launcher, but I don't think I touched the background apps. I'm happy to update the list I posted if we can keep adding to it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stew1411:
The app is called App Info. I got it from the Play Store. It was the first option and its by developer Devrim Tuncer. When you open it only installed apps will show. Open settings and toggle system apps. In the app list it shows apps by their name. For instance Alexa. When you tap on the app it will show the app name on top and under that the package name, along with some other maybe useful information.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] sandman01:
Worked for HD7 (6th Edition) with OS 5.6.1.0
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stew1411:
Something else I noticed. Even though I disabled Amazon Alexa and Alexa Cards they are still able to run. They are hidden from the home screen. They don't show up in the App Info app I downloaded. But if I enable home button press for Alexa in settings, I can still hold home and ask her questions. Although no app appears on screen, just a blue bar at the bottom.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] cybersaga:
Blue bar at the bottom? I wonder if that's com.amazon.alexa.modeswitch - when I hid that app it left a red bar at the bottom (after reboot). That app probably controls that bar at the bottom. Can't say if it does anything else though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stew1411:
When I toggled on mode switch i got a red bar in the bottom while in show mode. It disappeared when I toggled show mode off.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] Roger W:
Thanks! This has worked great for me on a device with the latest OTA (though, as others have noted, not on a device with 5.6.0.1). Does anyone know what app(s) allow Amazon access for remote assistance purposes? If I'd like to remove their backdoors, is there an app to disable for that? (example: when I chatted with customer service about removing Special Offers, the erp immediately removed it from my device. Now that that's done, I"d like to know that they can't tinker at will)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 General] stew1411:
Don't expect this to work, as I'm not 100% sure if this is what you're looking for. After searching through all the installed apps on the Fire, the only thing I can see that even has the word remote in it is com.amazon.platformsettings. The app name for that package is Platform Remote Settings. Maybe it's like a remote desktop? If disabling that messed something up then enable it back.

Side note: does anyone know what the paladin launcher is?