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[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
What build of 7.2.4.2? I'm currently on 2906

NAS to Solid Explorer is probably fine.

Either there is an update that is preventing LM from being installed or something is happening to the file between it's download from XDA to installation on the Cube.

Try remote ADB installing just to make sure. Easy Fire Tools is one way, or use a different app of your choice. Or download the file from XDA directly to your Cube.
[Fire TV General] Jerri1240:
Assuming the build is the numbers after the software version. It’s 3515.

Tried remote adb. No change.

Have downloaded from the desktop and phone incase the file somehow corrupted.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Are you able to reinstall LM 1.1.3? If not maybe Amazon is finally bringing down the hammer. Someone else on build 3500+ mentioned that update blocker stopped working too :(

If you can't reinstall LM 1.1.3, then we need to figure out how Amazon is blocking it. Maybe Amazon has started calling home to check what APKs we are installing? Or perhaps they have simply banned the package name of LM?

Can you reboot your Cube and keep it offline, and try to install LM 1.1.3 while offline.

Assuming that doesn't make any difference, can you rename the LM package name, like so:

If you want, I can rename it and post a link.
[Fire TV General] Jerri1240:
Yeah I could install 1.1.3 again thankfully.

I’m not at home right now but I’ll try and install it with a changed name later and try it offline too.

Thanks for all the help btw. I appreciate it.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Ok that's a relief v1.1.3 still installs, then maybe it's not Amazon.

Can you install 1.1.4 and then 1.1.5, then 1.1.6 if you can. Don't uninstall 1.1.3, just upgrade. This way you can figure out if the problem is only 1.1.5

When you get home, can you also check if you can still block updates? Either with update blocker or manually. If it's true that blocking updates has been disabled by Amazon, there may still be other hidden changes that affect LM.
[Fire TV General] bloot:
Yeah on 3515 update blocker does not work and takes way too long for the system to boot when a custom launcher is enabled, but luckily you can still install Launcher Manager, only downside is the slow boot time with a custom launcher, on stock amazon launcher boot time is fast.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Do you also have a 2nd gen Cube?

Were you able to install LM 1.1.5 and / or 1.1.6?

Can you try to disable the updates manually through ADB to see what the error message is?
[Fire TV General] bloot:
Fire Stick LIte 'Sheldon'

[PURPLEHAZE][/home/debaser]# adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
Security exception: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:21072)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setApplicationEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:20983)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runSetEnabledSetting(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1610)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:201)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:103)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:21626)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:634)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:532)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:2796)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:3963)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:731)
[PURPLEHAZE][/home/debaser]# adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
Security exception: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.device.software.ota

java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.device.software.ota
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:21072)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setApplicationEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:20983)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runSetEnabledSetting(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1610)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:201)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:103)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:21626)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:634)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:532)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:2796)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:3963)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:731)

Edited

Yes I can install any LM version, no problem.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Thanks for showing the ADB output. Any idea if all system apps are now protected or is it specifically the packages related to updates? I'm surprised that the Amazon Launcher hasn't been made protected.

Still this is a very worrying sign. Protecting the update files could be the first step in pushing out an update that breaks LM. Hopefully it's still possible to block updates through the router:

Option 3

How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick

All versions of the Amazon Fire TV will download and install software updates automatically. There is no option to disable or reject software updates. Whether you have a rooted Fire TV or not, this guide will show you all the methods for blocking software updates on Fire TV devices.

www.aftvnews.com

EDIT: Amazon recently clamped down on security and custom launchers on FireHD tablets. The same appears to be coming for FireTV :(. I'd block updates anyway you can ADB or router.

https://www.reddit.com/r/kindlefire/comments/r3noap
[Fire TV General] bloot:
Thanks for sharing that info, I knew amazon had tons of bloatware and ads on their decices but I never owned one before, now that I have one I can say their stock launcher is pure garbage.... If they block custom launchers I will throw my firestick lite into the trash. At least I only payed 15€ :)
[Fire TV General] Jerri1240:
I tried 1.1.4, 1.1.5 and 1.1.6, app not installed each time.

Just tried sending the files over with adb link and no go. So deleted the files. Sent 1.1.5 again via adb, stopped the connection to the firecube and installed, worked first time.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I saw one person on Reddit say that you can contact Amazon and request that your device not get updated. I don't know if this is true, but maybe worth a try. I'd be interested to hear if they honored such a request.

If I had to start using the Amazon Launcher, I might sell my Cube and Studios.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
LM installed when you disconnected the Cube from the internet?? Jesus, I guess Amazon really is watching now :o lol
[Fire TV General] bloot:
I blocked the domains via rotuer and it works, it shows an error when trying to find an update... don't know if it will last long until amazon changes those urls though. Many thanks again :)
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Fingers crossed :). If an update does get through, please let us know.
[Fire TV General] Jerri1240:
Literally worked first time.
[Fire TV General] nmd87:
If the launcher manager app got blocked by Amazon couldn't this be circumvented by changing the package name?
[Fire TV General] dikodahan:
Hey @SweenWolf,

Thank you for supplying the file to provide you with translations for the interface.

I do have a question about it though.

I am happy to provide translations for Hebrew and Arabic, however, both languages are right to left languages vs the traditional left to right.

With that said, can you support switching the interface to a right to left orientation (meaning align to right for the text)? Can that be done also for Wolf launcher perhaps?

Much appreciated!
[Fire TV General] MrTooPhone:
I see many updates to the launch manager, but I no longer see any new launchers. What launcher are many using on the 4k Firestick. I currently have Wolf 1.0.6
[Fire TV General] Nathaniel9:
1.0.6? I have the latest version 0.1.9.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Final version 0.1.9 reposted here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-firetv-...e-launcher-without-root.4176349/post-85358357
[Fire TV General] AmazonTigra:
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Hi Swen.

There is a note to the LauncherManager. The changed system language works only until restart. After restarting, the system language changes back to the standard one. It can be fixed.

If you want, I can send you a corrected version. In which the system language remains as it was assigned.
[Fire TV General] MrTooPhone:
Thanks. I will update. Seems like a bitter end. So are most people still using 0.1.9 or did they move on?
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I don't think there is anything to move on to lol. Wolf Launcher is the only Launcher that is really customized / modded for FireTV.

There are a number of alternative AndroidTV Launchers you can try, but they don't offer much if anything extra.
[Fire TV General] AmazonTigra:
LeanbackOnFire is also good and constantly updated
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I didn't realize Leanback was still in active development, but you are right:

Releases · tsynik/LeanbackLauncher

Leanback on Fire - Google Leanback Launcher on steroids - tsynik/LeanbackLauncher

github.com

I'll have to take another look at it
[Fire TV General] dieg00:
It also works I tried it a while ago in the MAX.

Emotn UI
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I saw that one posted on Reddit. What did you think of it?

I'm always a little afraid to sideload Chinese software. The webpage says the launcher is ad-free, privacy-oriented and free of charge. So what's their business model? I'm also curious why Amlogic and MediaTek are listed as partners? I just have a lot of questions about that launcher lol.

I'll through out Flauncher. It looks a lot like Leanback Launcher but written in Flutter. Not updated often:

FLauncher / FLauncher · GitLab

Open-source alternative launcher for Android TV, built with Flutter.

gitlab.com
[Fire TV General] AmazonTigra:
Итак, я узнал, что Debloat Toolbox 6/7 может отключить OTA-обновление только на 4k MAX.

На Кубе 2 - 7244

FireStick 4k - 7255

и Stick Lite запрещены.
[Fire TV General] AmazonTigra:
there is also Emotn App Store. It's not bad and is focused on Android TV
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Yes, Amazon has pushed out an update in the last month to protect the update files so that you can no longer disable them. This change has not affected the 4k Max yet.

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-firetv-...e-launcher-without-root.4176349/post-86319061

You will need disable updates through your router. Amazon will probably soon break Launcher Manager, by protecting Amazon Launcher so that it can't be disabled.

How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick

All versions of the Amazon Fire TV will download and install software updates automatically. There is no option to disable or reject software updates. Whether you have a rooted Fire TV or not, this guide will show you all the methods for blocking software updates on Fire TV devices.

www.aftvnews.com

EDIT: what is the version and build of your 4k stick and lite stick?

The 2nd Cube 7.2.4.2 (3515) is when updates appear to have been protected
[Fire TV General] dieg00:
I tried it but I always come back to WolfLauncher.

I installed it and I had no problem, the store if I have it installed.

Images 1 and 2 are from the launcher, it is very simple.

3 is from the store.

And WolfLauncher 4 so you can see that I install it.
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
@SweenWolf Help needed. I am unable to install Launcher Manager 1.1.4 or 1.1.5 or 1.1.6 beta on my Firestick 4K max.

I get app not installed error.

I can successfully install 1.1.2 or 1.1.3 without any issues.

My Firestick runs Fire OS 7.2.5.5 (PS7255/2465) and I have updates blocked as of last week.

Any idea what changed in 1.1.4 and later?
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
This sounds similar to the problem Jerri was having:

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-firetv-...e-launcher-without-root.4176349/post-86319311

Amazon may have installed some sort of APK check, that looks up what is being sideloaded. I'm not sure exactly, this is a new problem.

Jerri was able get around the error by disconnecting his Cube from the Internet.

Try downloading the Launcher Manager APK to your Stick. Then disconnect your Stick from the internet and try to install the APK. Reboot the Stick after you disconnect it from the internet if you have to, then try to install it.

Let us know if this works, I have a feeling we will see more people reporting this issue soon.
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
I uninstalled 1.1.2 Disconnected router. Restarted Firestick and I can’t successfully install 1.1.4 or 1.1.5 or 1.1.6 Beta. However I was able to reinstall 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 without any issues.

I guess the question is what changed in 1.1.4 and later?

All versions of APKs were downloaded from the first page of this thread.

I am more than happy to do any further test to help troubleshoot.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
It might be a combination of a recent FireTV update and a change in LM from v1.1.4 forward.

I thought I had seen someone with a 4k Max that was on LM 1.1.4+. @Nathaniel9 what version of LM do you have on your 4k Max?

@Jerri1240 had the exact same problem, getting an error when trying to install LM 1.1.4+, but being able to install/uninstall LM 1.1.3 with no issues. He has a 2nd Gen Cube with the newest FireTV security update. I also have a 2nd gen Cube, but my last Fire update was October 2021. I can install 1.1.4+ without a problem.

This is why I think the error is at least partly related to a recent FireTV update.

@Jerri1240 was eventually able to install LM 1.1.5, so maybe he can help troubleshoot to figure out exactly what he did to make it work.

Looking at his post, try repeating exactly what he did in case any small changes make a difference.

1) Delete the LM APKs from your Max.

2) transfer LM 1.1.5 APK to your Max with ADB. Jerri used ADBLink, but any ADB app of your choice is probably fine. I like 'Easy FireTV Tools', free in the Google play store, installs on Android phone. Transfer (don't remote install) the LM APK from your phone to the Max

3) hopefully Jerri can give more details on this step. After transferring the APK via ADB, terminate the ADB connection, and disconnect the Max from the internet in your router. Don't reboot, and try to install the transfered APK.

Wolf may be able figure out what change in LM 1.1.4+ is related to the problem. The more information he has the better.

If you install the APK from the ADB command line (Remote ADB Shell) you might get more error details that could be useful.
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
I tried installing from adplink2

once on top of 1.1.3 and once after uninstalling 1.1.3 and I get the same exact error log..

Could it be that 1.1.4+ is clashing with other wolf installed apps?

SELECT Id FROM device WHERE description="FireTV 4K Max"

SELECT daddr FROM device WHERE description="FireTV 4K Max"

Installing C:/Users/Bashar/Downloads/LM (FOS) - 1.1.5.apk

adb: failed to install C:/Users/Bashar/Downloads/LM (FOS) - 1.1.5.apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package com.wolf.lm attempting to redeclare permission android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES already owned by com.wolf.arlscr]

Performing Streamed Install

process time duration: 1 seconds

SELECT Id FROM device WHERE description="FireTV 4K Max"

SELECT daddr FROM device WHERE description="FireTV 4K Max"

Installing C:/Users/Bashar/Downloads/LM (FOS) - 1.1.5 (1).apk

adb: failed to install C:/Users/Bashar/Downloads/LM (FOS) - 1.1.5 (1).apk: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION: Package com.wolf.lm attempting to redeclare permission android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES already owned by com.wolf.arlscr]

Performing Streamed Install
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Thank you this is useful.

Do you have wolf's Screensaver manager installed? TechDoctor has it on his site.

If you do, uninstall it. Then try LM 1.1.4+

This makes sense now. com.wolf.arlscr is Wolf's old screensaver manager. Wolf integrated it into LM in 1.1.4. it's causing a conflict with the old screensaver manager
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
Thanks. Yes uninstalling Screensaver Manager first resolves the issue. I was updating my original response but closed the tab by mistake.

Many Thanks, I am glad this was not blocked by Amazon as initially feared.

@SweenWolf perhaps you can add a comment to the first page of this thread to uninstall SM before installing LM 1.1.4+

Also I am not sure if you have considered updating apps to use icon from "drawable" directory instead of “mipmap” directory for all your apps to avoid grey icons on Fire OS7 as per link below:

How to Fix Missing or Broken Icons for Sideloaded Apps on Amazon Fire TV

There appears to be a bug on select Amazon Fire TV devices that prevents the icon of some sideloaded apps to display correctly on the Home screen and Apps screen. Instead of the app icon appearing, a gray icon with a slash through it appears.

www.aftvnews.com
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I'm glad you got it sorted out. I'm assuming @Jerri1240 also had screensaver manager installed, and uninstalled it at some point while troubleshooting.

Good to know it wasn't Amazon checking what we install :)
[Fire TV General] Jerri1240:
No, I’ve never heard of screen saver manager.
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
I guess now my 2nd question is what is the difference between FIRETV SETTINGS (3.0) on this thread and the TDUK Fire settings which he includes in his instructions to deploy Wolf launcher.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
I believe FireTV settings is the predecessor method of using a custom launcher before Launcher Manager. It does have a couple features that never got added to LM like built in mouse integration, and more button mapping. But if you look at how it makes custom launchers work, it's messier than LM.

Anyone using FireOS6 or OS7 only needs Launcher Manager and Wolf Launcher.

The OP is sort of an archive and some of the apps there are a bit old.

If TechDoc has a walkthrough using fireTV settings for FireOS6, it's probably old
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Screensaver manger is an app that Wolf wrote a while ago. It's a simple app that lets you change the screensaver on your FireTV to something else like Ariel Dreams.

The only place that you can find it now is on TechDocs site. And when you use it, it might not be obvious it's Wolf's app.

Wolf probably canabilized the code to add its function into LM 1.1.4, and so it causes a conflict with the old screensaver app if you have it installed and try to update to LM 1.1.4+
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
Yes you are right. Obviously I wasn’t aware of this thread until a few days ago and downloaded APKs from TDUK website previously.
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
Actually TDUK wolf setup from 2 months utilises LM 1.1.2 FTV setting 2.0 and Wolf Launcher 1.9 as per the latest youtube:

I am happy to skip FTV settings if not really required. And just use latest Launcher Manager with latest Wolf Launcher.

I am even thinking of using Wolf’s updates blocker Instead of the one from TDUK. It seems both run the same command. As Wolf’s update blocker recognised that updates were blocked on mine.

Off course would be great if wolf can consolidate as part of LM as he mentioned earlier.
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
It looks like he's only using Firetv settings at that point to create the settings shortcut icons on his top row.

Shortcut Maker and Activity Launcher will also let you make shortcuts to any app you like if need.

All the FireOS6+7 update blockers are pretty much the same and use ADB to disable 3 packages. I also think they were all written by Wolf. I'm not sure if TechDoc actually wrote any of the apps that he refers to as 'his' lol
[Fire TV General] Bashar20:
I doubt TDUK writes any software. Lol. In some instances he says my developer.

I have to say Wolf deserves tons of recognition for the hardwork on all of his apps including His tremendous effort working on wolf launcher. It’s sad he got discouraged by ignorant mob of muppets.
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
If you're using atv launcher Pro or leanback launcher You can change the wallpaper to any you wish just name the image background.img and place it on internal storage. Goto launcher settings and select background.img to select your desired photo/background
[Fire TV General] hopler:
I'm using Wolf Launcher and change the wallpaper, but i say that if is possible that wallpaper changes automatic when cursor moves throuth apps icons.
[Fire TV General] epraes:
Last time I tried this solution with an old tank (Fire OS 5) I'd be kicked off Netflix every five minutes. Is this bug still around? Any FOS 5 users?
[Fire TV General] TShadow:
Still there for OS 5.
[Fire TV General] epraes:
Thanks. I really wish this was sorted. This model is still enough for my needs and I refuse to buy a new one for the time being.
[Fire TV General] dorinel01:
adb shell appwidget grantbind --package com.wolf.firelauncher --user 0

Now you can add widgets on the home page.

/system/bin/sh: adb: not found
[Fire TV General] khadem2020:
tnx share the apps
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
Is the latest version of wolf launcher 1.6 or 1.7?

I see 1.7 posted on September:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83482611

But then this thread was created in October
[Fire TV General] aabacus:
[MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION] thank you for your work on this project. It improves my experience with the FireTV Cube.

I have run into an issue, I wonder if you have seen it before.

After I have turned off my tv with the Fire TV remote, when I turn it back on I just get a black screen. Button presses are non-responsive. "go home" voice command through Alexa also does not work. I have to reboot the Fire Cube (select button + play button on the remote) to make it useable again.

Why is this happening? It only occurs with Wolf Launcher set as default, not with the original FireTV launcher.

Hardware: FireTV Cube 2nd Gen

Software: Launcher Manager_1.0.1.apk and Wolf Launcher_0.1.6-FireTV.apk downloaded from this thread.
[Fire TV General] Antom1:
Launcher problem

Hi, I’ve tried this method on my fire stick 3rd with leanback on fire launcher, but after pressing the home button everything stop working. The app blocks and the home launcher didn’t appear. After restarting, the system starts the amazon and immediately starts the Leanback which needs a few second to fully load. But the home home button, nothing happens, so I can’t go out of other apps, ecc. I’ve tried different versions of Leanback on fire (the normal Leanback doesn’t work at all). How can I fix this issue? Which Leanback is suitable for fire os 7? What can I do to activate the home button? Kind regards Antom
[Fire TV General] Antom1:
Hello [MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION], I’ve tried this method but with the Leanback launcher, but the home button doesn’t work, can you help me with that? How can I enable the home button, because when entering the apps I can’t skip, close or return to the home screen?

Ps. Also Alexa is not working in changed Leanback..

Kind regards
[Fire TV General] Bertonumber1:
[MENTION=7352779]SweenWolf[/MENTION] does this work on the lite edition firesticks mate?,

Can't find anything anywhere for it
[Fire TV General] hopler:
I have wolf launcher on my 4k and lite firesticks and works fine
[Fire TV General] Finnzz:
FireOS 7.2.2.9 is rolling out on the FireTV Cube 2nd gen. Can anyone confirm that Wolf Launcher still works after the update?
[Fire TV General] glxnotetony:
Can someone please update the download links for launch Manager and wolf 1.7 and update blocker please. With the migration they appear to be broken. Thanks!!!
[Fire TV General] SweenWolf:
Ok
[Fire TV General] gabardal:
Hello, I'm trying to run the adb commands to enable widgets, but getting this:

mantis:/$ appwidget grantbind -package com.wolf.firelauncher -user O

Killed

Any help appreciated. Cheers!