[Q] Deauthorizing rooted AFTV = bricked? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

A couple hours ago, the AFTV wouldn't play any Prime video and would just hang on the Netflix screen with the loading icon. Fairly certain it was on 51.1.1.0_user_511070220. Definitely 51.1.1.0. This was rooted with updates turned off using the adbFire app and a few Amazon URLs blocked in my router's access restrictions. After rebooting the AFTV a couple times, I read that a lot of solutions online were to delete the Prime/Netflix apps' data/cache. That didn't fix it. So then I followed the next common step and deauthorized the account. This is where the AFTV starting going crazy. After putting the user/pass back in, it started very quickly flashing between the "Authorizing Your Device" screen and the "Could not connect screen." A lot of button mashing broke the loop but every time I entered the user/pass, the loop would begin again. Hard and soft rebooting had no effect. Turning off the router (running AdvancedTomato) access restriction didn't help. I even used adbFire to very temporarily re-enable updates. Still no access.
I figured that this was a sign I should protect my root better. It may have been a mistake, but I decided to try and install Clockwork recovery. I left the "pm disable com.amazon.dcp" from adbFire enabled. So Amazon updates were still blocked. I downgraded to 51.1.0.2_user_510058520 kinda not realizing that this would kill my root and maybe also not realizing that Clockwork would need root to install.
I now have the same exact problem as before. I am stuck on the registration page and cannot sign in. It either says that the "sign in failed" or that the "connection was lost." At least on this earlier firmware, it doesn't seem to get stuck on the flashing loop between those two screens. There is some new weirdness where it seems to be pressing buttons on its own somehow. The text entry menu will disappear as if I closed it. And then when I select it again, it's in a broken format with all the keyboard buttons there, but the input field names missing.
I have verified that the current firmware is 51.1.0.2_user_510058520 with "grep fingerprint /system/build.prop".
I am 99% sure that nothing else from amazon is blocked besides "pm disable com.amazon.dcp", which I'm now unable to turn on again as I don't have root. adbFire says that "Amazon updates are off". I thought that this was reset by a downgrade? I can't think of anything else to check. I used to use dnsmasq to block three Amazon URLs before I found AdvancedTomato's Access Restriction but dnsmasq is empty and the rule in Access Restriction is deleted.
I am 99% sure I never edited my AFTV's hosts file. I just did "adb pull /system/etc/hosts" and all it has in it is "127.0.0.1 localhost".
Is there anything else I should check?

Just tried it again this morning. After every "sign in failed," if I let it sit on the failed screen with the keyboard where it wants me to enter user/pass again and touch nothing for 5-10 seconds, it will suddenly close that keyboard pop up and then immediately reopen it -- except it will be broken in that it's missing all the labels for fields like "Enter email here".
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If you have Amazon.dcp disabled then remove all the blocked sites from the router and boot it up and see if you get connected. Maybe a site you have blocked is the issue

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If you have Amazon.dcp disabled then remove all the blocked sites from the router and boot it up and see if you get connected. Maybe a site you have blocked is the issue
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I don't know where the router block could be. The rule in Access Restrictions is deleted and the Dnsmasq field is empty. I'm going to try using a cell phone hot spot to register it. Probably won't change anything but I can at least rule out the router as a problem.

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tethering_dun_required being overwritten

I have been trying to enable tethering on my Spring Note II SPH-L900 w/4.4.2. Tried many of the most common fixes floating around, incl. TrevEMod. No success with any of the combinations (TrevEMod always gives the "tethering started with errors. see show log ..." whereby the log is stubbornly empty. The phone is rooted.
The native Hotspot when turned on ultimately comes back with "You are not subscribed to the Hotspot service."
I have been playing with SQLite Editor to set tethering_dun_required flag to 0. This always fails because of a strange thing: this db entry gets always overwritten after I attempt to engage the native Hotspot. I have created a copy of the settings.db, edited, and copied back, but still the same phenomenon: the flag ends up being reset to 1.
Does anyone have any suggestions which process could be causing this override?
Many thanks (very frustrated over here...)

New Fire TV 4K - blocked Updateserver via Router - won't skip update and go to setup

Hey guys,
I just received a brand new Fire TV 4K. I want to prevent my device from updating to the newest version, so that I can get root easily. However, when I use the following guide in order to skip the initial update procedure it continues to show me the error message instead of jumping to the registration screen. I set up my router to block the domains according to the guide and I turn of my Wi-Fi router the moment "connection succesful" appears on the screen. Any ideas how to fix this? Or does the method do not work if the Fire TV is shipped with the latest firmware?
Guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-complete-the-fire-tv-stick-initial-setup-without-updating/
wohltat said:
Hey guys,
I just received a brand new Fire TV 4K. I want to prevent my device from updating to the newest version, so that I can get root easily. However, when I use the following guide in order to skip the initial update procedure it continues to show me the error message instead of jumping to the registration screen. I set up my router to block the domains according to the guide and I turn of my Wi-Fi router the moment "connection succesful" appears on the screen. Any ideas how to fix this? Or does the method do not work if the Fire TV is shipped with the latest firmware?
Guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-complete-the-fire-tv-stick-initial-setup-without-updating/
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i had the exact issue with my fire stick, it's on 5.0.5
after about 100 tries i was about to return it to the store
i went to try it one more time and took it out of the bag and plugged it in again ,it booted up and went straight to checking for updates without asking me to configure the network settings
so i quickly unplugged my modem from my router and it finally went to the registration screen
now i do not know if this thing remember the DNS /network settings i am guessing that it does not since it usually asks you to reconfigure them every time it is powered on prior to completing the setup
i guess it at least remembered the network and password , but i don't know about the DNS settings
it was not the 1st time it booted up and went straight to checking for updates without me configuring DNS settings , but the other few times it also failed to go to the registration screen, i am thinking that this FW has a block that detects if a proxy or open DNS is being used and then refuses to go to registration if it is,
my guess is that when it rebooted that time with out me going to advanced and entering open DNS settings
that it got through to amazon servers and that is what made the FW finally let me go to registration, also forgot to mention that it was downloading an update, but i was able to stop it in time and block the updates with ADB
so i did manage to prevent the update in the end
my guess is that the 1st step in that guide is the problem ,
my guess is that using open DNS to block amazon servers will make it impossible to get to the registration screen on the newer FW's ,at least on 5.0.5
you could always try to do the guide without blocking amazon servers using open DNS
and be really quick to unplug it after you get past registration , then just enable ABD and unknown apps and disconnect your modem from your router and connect to it and block updates via ADB
gdroid666 said:
i had the exact issue with my fire stick, it's on 5.0.5
after about 100 tries i was about to return it to the store
i went to try it one more time and took it out of the bag and plugged it in again ,it booted up and went straight to checking for updates without asking me to configure the network settings
so i quickly unplugged my modem from my router and it finally went to the registration screen
now i do not know if this thing remember the DNS /network settings i am guessing that it does not since it usually asks you to reconfigure them every time it is powered on prior to completing the setup
i guess it at least remembered the network and password , but i don't know about the DNS settings
it was not the 1st time it booted up and went straight to checking for updates without me configuring DNS settings , but the other few times it also failed to go to the registration screen, i am thinking that this FW has a block that detects if a proxy or open DNS is being used and then refuses to go to registration if it is,
my guess is that when it rebooted that time with out me going to advanced and entering open DNS settings
that it got through to amazon servers and that is what made the FW finally let me go to registration, also forgot to mention that it was downloading an update, but i was able to stop it in time and block the updates with ADB
so i did manage to prevent the update in the end
my guess is that the 1st step in that guide is the problem ,
my guess is that using open DNS to block amazon servers will make it impossible to get to the registration screen on the newer FW's ,at least on 5.0.5
you could always try to do the guide without blocking amazon servers using open DNS
and be really quick to unplug it after you get past registration , then just enable ABD and unknown apps and disconnect your modem from your router and connect to it and block updates via ADB
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Thanks for the reply. However, it does not help me much. I did not block updates via Open DNS but via settings in my router.
For those you do not understand the problem, I created a short video: https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2ntBk4K-M&feature=share
After the update error message, I should setup the Wi-Fi again and when the message "you are connected" appears, I have to turn off the router. This is what I do. However, the Fire TV does not skip to serach for updates and does not go straigth to registration.
wohltat said:
Thanks for the reply. However, it does not help me much. I did not block updates via Open DNS but via settings in my router.
For those you do not understand the problem, I created a short video: https://gaming.youtube.com/watch?v=vt2ntBk4K-M&feature=share
After the update error message, I should setup the Wi-Fi again and when the message "you are connected" appears, I have to turn off the router. This is what I do. However, the Fire TV does not skip to serach for updates and does not go straigth to registration.
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well mine was hanging on checking for updates for like an hour and would never go to the registration screen, just back to the error screen .
ok you are not using open DNS ,but you are still blocking amazon servers, i think it may be that the new FW will not give you the registration screen until it gets an amazon server and connects to it
or it may have some other method of detecting that we are trying to block domains, be it through open DNS or our routers
or it could just be a huge coincidence that it worked for me when i did not configure the open DNS settings, but i i tried it literally over 100 times with open DNS and it would never go past the error screen
i might have tried it like 3 or 4 times without setting up open DNS and blocking the servers and it still would not go past the error screen, but that one time it worked i did not enter the open DNS settings
you can keep on trying and report back if it works with the domains blocked in your router, but if you get to a point where you give up like i did then you can try it without blocking the domains and see if it will go to the registration screen

Fire tv (not stick) will not except registration

Hi all!
I received a 2nd gen Fire tv that as I am now suspecting had the hosts file modified.
1) It will not pass the register screen. (Enter correct log in info, submit, and it goes back to log in info)
--Is there a fix for this??
2) I have tried the below steps but get the attached massage and can't get into recovery mode.
I found a related thread in xda regarding reset in recovery mode but the thread ended with the issue I am having with no solution.
--Would the recovery reset fix the issue of host file mod?
Thanks!!
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"Hi guys
you may know this, but in case you dont, it is very easy to get in to recovery.
you dont even have to unplug the unit from power,
click and hold alt+PrintScreen and then hit i, dont click all keys together, or it wont work.
every time splash screen comes up, hit i key and make sure you already holding the other 2 which is alt+PrintScreen
1: Hold alt+PrintScreen
2: Click i
3: fire TV screen will restart and come back, you should still be holding alt+PrintScreen and all you need to click on is i key
4: do above 3 times until splash screen will no longer come back and all you see is amazon logo in the middle of the screen
at this point, let go of all the keys and wait for firetv to go to recovery mode.
good luck!"
me too
I am having the same issue. I received a secondhand Fire TV today in pristine condition.
I type my correct username and password into the registration box and it immediately says it's incorrect. (it is correct).
I am able to do a factory reset by holding "right" and "back", but it still doesn't solve the problem.
I don't know if it was rooted or not, but I don't care about root. I just want it to work.
Are there any options for flashing a recovery image onto this thing? Stock or pre-rooted, either is fine.
-Wes
maybe someone else will chime in as i have no idea, but could it be blacklisted?
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maybe someone else will chime in as i have no idea, but could it be blacklisted?
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Thanks for your reply.
I forgot to mention that I called Amazon (twice) about this, and they said the device was already registered to "another account".
The second time, I had the rep register it over the phone to my account. Neither rep mentioned anything about it being "blacklisted". It is now listed under my account on Amazon, but the device itself still wants me to register. This probably means either it doesn't know it's registered because it can't get to the server, or it isn't registered because I have the wrong DSN/serial no.
The problem is, the DSN number (serial no?) is NOT on the Fire TV. It is only printed on the box, and I can't be certain that the Fire TV is the same one that originally came in that box, so I don't know if the DSN I registered is actually the DSN of the Fire TV or just one that's printed on the box. Is there any way to get the DSN out of the Fire TV itself without being able to get to the home screen/settings screen? This is a stupid problem.
Honestly this problem sounds like what the OP suggested; if someone rooted it before and altered the hosts file, it wouldn't be able to verify my password or register, and it's behaving like it's "rejecting" my login before it ever gets sent to the server.
I was successfully able to bring up the "recovery" menu using the <ALT>+<PrtSc>+<i> method mentioned. Do I have full access to ADB from there? Can I load recovery images from there?
In summary:
Is there any way to extract the DSN/Serial no. from the Fire TV itself without access to the settings screen?
Is there any way to edit the hosts file from the recovery console or via ADB?
Is there any way to flash a stock image or rooted stock image to the device from the recovery console?
Thanks a bunch,
-Wes
Anybody have Anything we can at least try?? (Besides the soldering)
Thanks

Need Help Returning Rooted Box to Stock, Now stuck at Registration Screen

Hey guys, I am needing some help. I have a First Gen FireTv box that was rooted previously and is now stuck on the registration screen when you first start up the box.
Here's what I did to get to this place. The box was rooted with CWM recovery installed. I followed this guide and made it back to the registration screen. When I tried to log back into the firetv box I kept getting "The information does not match an Amazon account. If Sign in Approval is enabled, please follow the instructions on your phone." The problem is, that I don't have Sign in Approval enabled (that I know of) and I never received any type of message on my phone... During my sign in attempt, I also kept getting the Critically Low on Storage popup.
After trying to sign in, I tried to connect to the box using ADB again, and it actually worked. That told me that something wasn't quite right with the downgrade process so I re-installed CWM and ran through the guide again and then went in and did a wipe of all user data thinking it would clear up the storage issue. I am pretty sure the storage issue is cleared up, but unfortunately, I now cannot log into my firetv to check the firmware version or enable ADB. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue? Please help before I screw things up even more with this box (if that's even possible)
silverphoenix98 said:
Hey guys, I am needing some help. I have a First Gen FireTv box that was rooted previously and is now stuck on the registration screen when you first start up the box.
Here's what I did to get to this place. The box was rooted with CWM recovery installed. I followed this guide and made it back to the registration screen. When I tried to log back into the firetv box I kept getting "The information does not match an Amazon account. If Sign in Approval is enabled, please follow the instructions on your phone." The problem is, that I don't have Sign in Approval enabled (that I know of) and I never received any type of message on my phone... During my sign in attempt, I also kept getting the Critically Low on Storage popup.
After trying to sign in, I tried to connect to the box using ADB again, and it actually worked. That told me that something wasn't quite right with the downgrade process so I re-installed CWM and ran through the guide again and then went in and did a wipe of all user data thinking it would clear up the storage issue. I am pretty sure the storage issue is cleared up, but unfortunately, I now cannot log into my firetv to check the firmware version or enable ADB. Is there anything I can do to fix this issue? Please help before I screw things up even more with this box (if that's even possible)
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Use any browser on your PC/Mac to recoup (using the email you used to create it) or create a new Amazon account. Then log in.
You should still look into moving into PreRooted FireOS 5. The low storage will be back quickly. That bug was never fix on FireOS 3. The only true fix is updating to FireOS 5.

How to disable OTA on new Firestick being setup?

Amazon is pushing a new version for the Firestick 4K (not max) running fire OS 6.2.x.x.
This update prevents you from using your own launcher.
So, to prevent updates, you can disable a few of the OTA system modules, however if running a version higher than 6.2.8.1 (xxx/40xx) (for example /4812 is higher than /4061 and /4812 wont work), then you can NOT disable the OTA modules because they are now "protected" files.
So, I have two Amazon firesticks 4k that come with a version of fire os that you CAN disable the OTA files, but I can't fugure out a way to do it because part of the process of setting up a new stick will check for the "latest" firmware and install it - which will install the version that you can NOT disable the OTA files.
So, is there a way to use ADB or some other method to disable these files when setting up a new firestick?
com.amazon.device.software.ota
com.amazon.tv.forceotaupdater.v2
com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
(and this is assuming that the setup process will continue it the check for the latest firmware fails if these files are disabled).
i been trying the same but firestick setup will not continue if you block the updates......i dont know if anyone will find away to set up a new stick without downloading the new updates
GRAM333 said:
i been trying the same but firestick setup will not continue if you block the updates......i dont know if anyone will find away to set up a new stick without downloading the new updates
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Follo my post .
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2 options:
Unplug the rj11/rj45 cable from your router so you still have wifi but it has no internet access. Try setup your firetv and see if it allows you to get to the dashboard. If it does enable adb and disable the update packages:
Code:
pm disable-user com.amazon.tv.forcedotaupdater.v2
pm disable-user com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm disable-user com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota
reboot
Another option is to first change the DNS value on your router's DHCP config to push out the DNS entry of 104.155.28.90 and 104.154.51.7 before you power on your devices. Then setup your devices as per usual and your devices shouldn't be able to pull the new updates down.
roligov said:
2 options:
Unplug the rj11/rj45 cable from your router so you still have wifi but it has no internet access. Try setup your firetv and see if it allows you to get to the dashboard. If it does enable adb and disable the update packages:
Code:
pm disable-user com.amazon.tv.forcedotaupdater.v2
pm disable-user com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm disable-user com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
pm clear com.amazon.device.software.ota
reboot
Another option is to first change the DNS value on your router's DHCP config to push out the DNS entry of 104.155.28.90 and 104.154.51.7 before you power on your devices. Then setup your devices as per usual and your devices shouldn't be able to pull the new updates down.
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i set up opendns on my laptop.....blocked the updates.....set up mobile hotspot on the laptop and connected firestick to that.....the set up on new stick will not complete because the firestick cannot connect to the blocked updates,,,.........Unplugging the rj11/rj45 cable does not work either as same thing....firestick cannot connect to updates
Why don't they just follow the instructions in my link?
Original Source ->> https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-amazon-system-updates/43814/45
The goal is to enter the VoiceView mode.
See point 4-7
1. Turn on your mobile hotspot on your phone.
2. Get to the part where you connect to a network and connect to your hotspot.
3. As soon as it says “getting updates” disconnect your hotspot.
4. On the next page that says network error, hold down the back and menu buttons at the same time for a couple seconds to enter VoiceView mode.
5. Push the back button to exit VoiceView mode (with your hotspot still disconnected).
6. You should now be at the registration page. Go ahead and enter your Amazon credentials and turn your hotspot back on to connect.
7. As soon as your account registers and you get to the home page, proceed to use your preferred method of blocking system updates.
fire_cuber said:
Why don't they just follow the instructions in my link?
Original Source ->> https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-amazon-system-updates/43814/45
The goal is to enter the VoiceView mode.
See point 4-7
1. Turn on your mobile hotspot on your phone.
2. Get to the part where you connect to a network and connect to your hotspot.
3. As soon as it says “getting updates” disconnect your hotspot.
4. On the next page that says network error, hold down the back and menu buttons at the same time for a couple seconds to enter VoiceView mode.
5. Push the back button to exit VoiceView mode (with your hotspot still disconnected).
6. You should now be at the registration page. Go ahead and enter your Amazon credentials and turn your hotspot back on to connect.
7. As soon as your account registers and you get to the home page, proceed to use your preferred method of blocking system updates.
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ok thanks....i will give that a try
Note to 6.2.8.1/4812 on which I am also.
com.amazon.device.software.ota (can no longer be disabled via ADB)
com.amazon.tv.forceotaupdater.v2 (can still be disabled via ADB)
com.amazon.device.software.ota.override (can no longer be disabled by ADB)
So the updates have to be blocked via DNS or in the router or via Blockada APP.
But the Wolf Launcher still works via home button.
This no longer works from the Fire OS 6.2.8.7 NS6287/3768.
GRAM333 said:
ok thanks....i will give that a try
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Let us know if it works.
fire_cuber said:
Why don't they just follow the instructions in my link?
Original Source ->> https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-amazon-system-updates/43814/45
The goal is to enter the VoiceView mode.
See point 4-7
1. Turn on your mobile hotspot on your phone.
2. Get to the part where you connect to a network and connect to your hotspot.
3. As soon as it says “getting updates” disconnect your hotspot.
4. On the next page that says network error, hold down the back and menu buttons at the same time for a couple seconds to enter VoiceView mode.
5. Push the back button to exit VoiceView mode (with your hotspot still disconnected).
6. You should now be at the registration page. Go ahead and enter your Amazon credentials and turn your hotspot back on to connect.
7. As soon as your account registers and you get to the home page, proceed to use your preferred method of blocking system updates.
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worked great....thanks for the help
GRAM333 said:
worked great....thanks for the help
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@GRAM333
What version and build did your device have after the factory reset?
Were you able to successfully disable updates using both commands?
linuxlad said:
@GRAM333
What version and build did your device have after the factory reset?
Were you able to successfully disable updates using both commands?
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used a new firestick lite. version 7.2.4.2....then i installed update blocker and wolf launcher
GRAM333 said:
used a new firestick lite. version 7.2.4.2....then i installed update blocker and wolf launcher
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@GRAM333
What version was it before you did the factory reset?
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@GRAM333
What version was it before you did the factory reset?
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I think he did NOT do a factory reset - he simply "setup" a brand new stick and used that special process to prevent it from downloading the latest version during the setup process.
And his stick probably had version 7.2.4.2 on it out-of-the-box, and since he was able to skip the update process during setup - so it stayed a 7.2.4.2, he was then able to disable those two OTA files, so now it won't ever do an update.
JohnC said:
I think he did NOT do a factory reset - he simply "setup" a brand new stick and used that special process to prevent it from downloading the latest version during the setup process.
And his stick probably had version 7.2.4.2 on it out-of-the-box, and since he was able to skip the update process during setup - so it stayed a 7.2.4.2, he was then able to disable those two OTA files, so now it won't ever do an update.
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yes ....i think amazon is still sending out sticks without the latest software so if you get a new stick it is still possible to do....
fire_cuber said:
Why don't they just follow the instructions in my link?
Original Source ->> https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-amazon-system-updates/43814/45
The goal is to enter the VoiceView mode.
See point 4-7
1. Turn on your mobile hotspot on your phone.
2. Get to the part where you connect to a network and connect to your hotspot.
3. As soon as it says “getting updates” disconnect your hotspot.
4. On the next page that says network error, hold down the back and menu buttons at the same time for a couple seconds to enter VoiceView mode.
5. Push the back button to exit VoiceView mode (with your hotspot still disconnected).
6. You should now be at the registration page. Go ahead and enter your Amazon credentials and turn your hotspot back on to connect.
7. As soon as your account registers and you get to the home page, proceed to use your preferred method of blocking system updates.
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hi,,,,,did all this and all fine and registered but as soon as i connect to internet again brand new firestick lite begins download update ...then when update is download it automatically restarts so i have no time to block updates or remove the update.....what can i do...is there any way to prevent the restart ....this is the first time i have seen the automatic restart,,,is this a new update......thanks
fire_cuber said:
Why don't they just follow the instructions in my link?
Original Source ->> https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-amazon-system-updates/43814/45
The goal is to enter the VoiceView mode.
See point 4-7
1. Turn on your mobile hotspot on your phone.
2. Get to the part where you connect to a network and connect to your hotspot.
3. As soon as it says “getting updates” disconnect your hotspot.
4. On the next page that says network error, hold down the back and menu buttons at the same time for a couple seconds to enter VoiceView mode.
5. Push the back button to exit VoiceView mode (with your hotspot still disconnected).
6. You should now be at the registration page. Go ahead and enter your Amazon credentials and turn your hotspot back on to connect.
7. As soon as your account registers and you get to the home page, proceed to use your preferred method of blocking system updates.
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Disconnecting internet method (fire_cuber linked above, Thank You!) worked to not auto update at initial set up on a new fire TV stick 4k and able to register just now.
I disconnected it soon after fire tv home screen and checking what Fire OS it has. Looks like Amazon is currently shipping the 4K with Fire OS 6.2.9.2 (NS6292/4226). Is this a bad one? Can I not put Wolf that others have mentioned as a better interface/launcher?
I have not connected it back on until I know how to disable the auto update completely? Can someone direct me to how to disable it? I read a few adb methods but don't know if they still work. Anyone has done it recently? Will it start downloading updates immediately when I connect it back on? Thanks guys.
I think that these versions are when it started that you could no longer easily install a third party launcher:
Fire OS 6.2.8.1+
Fire OS 7.2.5.6+
And at some version prior to the above versions is when they started to prevent the ability to disable OTA.
A bit late but.......
I disabled OTA by blocking the servers that provide the updates on my router's /etc/hosts file and then verified they were blocked by pinging them on my PC. You should be able to block the sites in your router GUI.
Block the following.
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
softwareupdates.amazon.com
updates.amazon.com
Code:
[email protected]# cat /etc/hosts
127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.0.1 amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
127.0.0.1 softwareupdates.amazon.com
127.0.0.1 updates.amazon.com
I got the server info from here fwiw.
a screen will appear, which will say "Unable to check for updates, retry or reboot the stick"
Press and hold the BACK and MENU buttons simultaneously on the remote for a few seconds, until the VoiceView accessibility feature turns on. Then, once the VoiceView feature is on the screen, press the BACK button on the remote to exit VoiceView.
Now it will ask for an account, log-in.
Note: If you connect to another network later then you won't be protected. Sideloading and configuring an app like DNS66 or AdAway after initial setup will enable you to continue blocking the sites on your device. Good luck!

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