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There was a silent update pushed by Amazon that breaks market.
Don't Panic!
Fixing it is a breeze if you've already done it once. Just re-follow these instructions to get your market back up and working. Once again, Props go to Bandage for writing these easy to understand and follow instructions.
Prerequisites
Root your Kindle Fire
Download the following apks
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Vending.apk (Latest Version 3.3.11)
See HERE for .apk downloads (complete GApps zip file)
Root Explorer App (or similar that lets you change ro/rw permissions)
Side Loading Apps activated on Kindle Fire
On the Kindle Fire Settings screen, go to “Device” and turn On “Allow Installation of Application From Unknown Sources”
Instructions
1. Transfer the .apk files to your Kindle Fire via PC / Mac (remember where you put them)
2. Open Root Explorer App, and navigate to the transferred .apk files
3. Select the GoogleServiceFramework.apk and install
4. When complete, click "Done" and return to the file location for Vending.apk
5. Long-press Vending.apk and select the "Move" option on pop-up menu
Navigate to /system/app folder
6. Change mount option from RO to RW (read-only to read-write)
Paste Vending.apk into the /system/app folder
7. Long-press Vending.apk and select "Permissions" from pop-up menu
Change permissions to match all other apps in this folder (rw-r--r--)
8. Install Vending.apk
9. Reboot your Kindle Fire
Once reboot is complete, select Market App and log-in as usual.
Enjoy!
You will most likely notice some familiar apps missing from the market, as this device is lacking certain hardware specifications. However, once custom ROMs start appearing for the Kindle Fire, it is a safe bet it will no longer be the case.
Also, the Market App will not show up in the default Amazon Launcher.
You will need to install an alternate launcher (ie Go Launcher EX, ADW).
Find instructions HERE.
For another option than installing an alternate option, check out this work around also!
Credits
JolleyBoy
mashi
Bandage.
still can't get the market to work... it's driving me crazy. followed all your steps to the T...
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Also, youtube doesn't seem to have volume control. Unless i'm blind and just missing it.
ckong1 said:
still can't get the market to work... it's driving me crazy. followed all your steps to the T...
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Also, youtube doesn't seem to have volume control. Unless i'm blind and just missing it.
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Same Market doesn't work for me either. I followed the steps completley and Market just doesn't work.
Will market open at all? Or does it only crash when you try to download something?
when i used vending.apk from my sensation it would open but fc whenever i tried to dl anything. I used the file from your guide and it won't open. Is it possible I made some kind of error rooting? I see superuser and can use root explorer.
Market still force closes for me. Also reader and gmail are not the tablet versions
soundslikemitch said:
Market still force closes for me. Also reader and gmail are not the tablet versions
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I can't fathom why its working for me and not for you . . . it took me several tries. I jumped around to a few different market apps, training them, and restarting each time with the different ones. What finally worked was the version posted above, installed clean (by uninstalling the previous versions I'd tried) clearing data, trying to open it, and then restarting the fire.
I haven't tried those. Could you post the tablet versions?
Wow, awesome thread...I have everything working except the market...I can't seem to get it to work without force closing...
Anyone have a solution?
I even have the new google music up and running!
CKong, I doubt you rooted wrong. This might sound retarded, but try uninstalling the app and reinstalling it with the same app . . . when you do this right market will disappear from the kindle launcher, but its listed when you switch to go launcher
Trying now, so far no luck.
Keep getting force stop on launch.
I have everything but Market...I've tried uninstalling, reinstalling...everything...
No luck...
I would also be interested int he apk's for the tablet version of Gmail and Reader if anyone has them...
Even after restarting your kindle? Mine did that too before I restarted
I have restarted, both apk's, cleared data and cashe many times, no luck.
What is your system version? Im running 6.1 but I noticed the source code is 6.2 on amazon.com
Then we've reached the end of what my know-how can help with. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. The other thread recommends installing DownloadProvider.apk from http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
I didn't have to do that, I just fiddled with the previously recommended steps until it worked. It took me most of the day. I hope you can get it going before too long!
Good Luck1
Use this market...works perfectly
Thanks
Everything working great. (Haven't tried Market yet) But thanks!
MOPhiPsi said:
Use this market...works perfectly
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Damn, I should say worked perfectly until I tried to download an app, then force closed...still the furthest I have gotten...
NOt that I"m a kindle genius but this works for other FC issues on ROMS on other devices. Is there a fix permissions script that can be run to fix permissions on the market app? It was one of the recommended fixes for when the new Facebook app would crash on devices without a GPS on board.
Jolleyboy said:
Then we've reached the end of what my know-how can help with. I'm sorry I can't be of more help. The other thread recommends installing DownloadProvider.apk from http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
I didn't have to do that, I just fiddled with the previously recommended steps until it worked. It took me most of the day. I hope you can get it going before too long!
Good Luck1
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Where do I actually find this apk file...it doesnt appear I can download it from that site. I have the market working using the version I put on here but it force closes when I try to download an app...i think this is the reason why...I need this apk and can't find where to download it.
I could login to gmail but everything fc after. Market/Gmail/Music.
It seems that Google just rolled out version 7.3.28 of their Google Play Services last night, and my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has been popping up annoying Play Services have Stopped boxes constantly. Edit - confirmed this also is happening with 7.3.29. Also confirmed that this problem and fix works with the 7" Kindle fire HD tablets.
After pulling all my hair out, restoring to factory settings 3 times, figuring out how to re-root version 8.5.1, and then re-installing my old Google apps (from previous downloaded files), I have confirmed that Google will very quickly notice the outdated version and update to 7.3.28. Then the annoying pop-ups start all over again.
1) To fix the problem, you need a working version of Google Play Services. Go into Settings->Applications->Installed Applications and look for Google Play Services. Look for the version number in parenthesis, paying attention to the last 3 digits after the suffix. If it's like my Kindle 8.9, it will be -034. I confirmed that my Kindle did work on the previous version of Play Services (7.0.99), so what you need is to download that version for your Kindle. For the -034 version, the link is at:
(edit: I apparently can't post links, so I've modified the following to make it not look like a link, please edit and paste into your browser).
h t t p : / / www (dot) apkmirror (dot) com/wp-content/themes/APKMirror/download (dot) php?id=7772
2) Once downloaded, turn OFF Wi-Fi. Then, use ES3 file explorer to re-install this version from wherever you downloaded it to, overwriting the current version.
3) Next, create a folder in /data/app with name "com.google.android.gms-2" (not with the quote marks). You may see the actual .apk file already there ending in -1. Change permissions for this folder to rw-r-r. This folder should block the Google automatic update.
NOTE: This assumes your play services app is installed in this folder as "com.google.android.gms-1.apk". If it's not, one fix is to uninstall play services, then repeat the install in step 2. That should make it be named with the -1 suffix.
4) Repeat step 1 to confirm you're still on version 7.0.99. Select Clear data just to be sure the cache is cleared.
5) It should be safe to turn Wi-Fi back on. Launch Google Play Store, do a few things and confirm it works!
Really grateful for this, basically had the same issues as you on a Kindle 7", as Amazon store had popped up a few times with a permissions update I figured I'd suffered a clash/glitch. It wasn't until I turned on a dormant 8.9" and got the same error that I realised it was a wider issue and searched for your post.
Seems to have fixed the 8.9 first time, now back to the 7 and hope I haven't screwed it up too much trying multiple solutions.
Just a couple of notes from a novice, it's files that are located in data/app not folders? (update - confirmed need to create a folder not a file)
And the permissions correspond to Owner - Read, Write / Group - Read / Others - Read, being ticked only.
Another thing to look out for, when you're creating the dummy folder, watch out for autocorrect renaming parts of it to something else, maybe try copying and pasting the name.
:good: It worked perfectly! Thanks a lot!
P.S. i used this procedure in a kindle fire hd 7" (Tate)
This mostly worked, except I needed to create "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" to stop the updates. Worked on a Kindle 7 HD as well.
bobdob123usa said:
This mostly worked, except I needed to create "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" to stop the updates. Worked on a Kindle 7 HD as well.
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Hi
I have the same issue with Play Services stopping, I downloaded the 7.0.99 -034 version which is correct for my 7 inch Fire HD.
I turned off wifi and installed it (over the existing) using the ES file manager and now have a new error "the processcom.google.process.gapps has stopped".
I read elsewhere this could be associated with the Downloads app but the problem is I cannot navigate anywhere on the device as the error reappears within a second of dismissing it
Any suggestions welcomed as I have a brick at present
There was an occasion when I got the persistent gapps error too, can you persevere and dismiss it enough to get to More/Applications/Installed Applications/Google Play services and Force Stop?
You can then confirm whether the old (working 7.0.99) version installed correctly and see if the error stops?
kinoogle said:
There was an occasion when I got the persistent gapps error too, can you persevere and dismiss it enough to get to More/Applications/Installed Applications/Google Play services and Force Stop?
You can then confirm whether the old (working 7.0.99) version installed correctly and see if the error stops?
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Thanks for the response ..... I manages to force stop the Google Play services, 7.0.99 was installed
I have uninstalled the Play Service and the tablet seems to work with no errors but I guess I need to reinstall it again ....... or do I?
VeeMax said:
Hi
Thanks for the response ..... I manages to force stop the Google Play services, 7.0.99 was installed
I have uninstalled the Play Service and the tablet seems to work with no errors but I guess I need to reinstall it again ....... or do I?
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I guess you need it if you want to use the Google store/synch? Maybe if you did a fresh install using this method the error would go away as it was something to do with the cache?
I have tried to do this method but still not working. It stays on 7.0.99 version but won't even open. I can't get it to open long enough for me to sign in. Any suggestions
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what folder are you creating the new folder in as well?
frosty1218 said:
I have tried to do this method but still not working. It stays on 7.0.99 version but won't even open. I can't get it to open long enough for me to sign in. Any suggestions
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what folder are you creating the new folder in as well?
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I've done this method on both my 8.9" tablet, as well as two 7" tablets. The folder you create is in /data/app (you need to be root). Make sure you clear cache on the 7.0.99 version or things may still be out of sync.
In general, you'll have to fight through the clicking of OK on the annoying pop-ups. It may help to reboot the Kindle (hold down the power button, etc) to see if timing works better, and it may give you a window to uninstall quickly.
I created the folder in the data/app folder but now I'm not so sure I put it on the correct one. Can you tell me what folder exactly it goes into please?
frosty1218 said:
I created the folder in the data/app folder but now I'm not so sure I put it on the correct one. Can you tell me what folder exactly it goes into please?
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Use ES File explorer. Back up all the way to the "/" directory. Under that you should see a folder called "data". Inside that, you should see a folder called "app". That is the /data/app folder. You'll know you're in the right place, because there should be a lot of installed .apk files in there. If you sort alphabetically, you should be able to find "com.google.android.gms-1.apk" (which corresponds to your installed play services file).
To block updates, make dummy named folders, such as "com.google.android-gms-2", and as another user pointed out it may help to also create "com.google.android.gms-2.apk". See the original post about setting permissions. Also, be careful about the autocorrect trying to change your filename on you. Once you finish, scroll through and compare names versus the installed play services apk (it should be -1, and you should have just made folders that have the same name, only with the -2).
should I download the google apk files from the kindle from apkmirror website or download them on my computer then transfer them to my kindle fire?
Once again,I have done all the steps shown and still, the moment I tap on google play store, it shows stopped error and returns to home screen. Does all the apk files need to change? The google framework apk, vending apk, google login apk, and the play store apk.
Please help
I keep getting the google play services have stopped working message. I would appreciate if someone could give me like a dummy version of this because I don't fully understand. So please make a video and reply it to me. Or just type something just please reply and help me do this.
I have tried this fix on a 7" fire HD tablet and I cannot get the fix to persist. Once I roll back with the correct 7.0.99 version with both a "com.google.android.gms-2" folder set with the correct permissions and a "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" installed in the data/apps folder things work well until a reboot. After a reboot I get upgraded to the .29 version of the apk and have to reinstall the working version again. I have tried every combination of folder/apk possibilities I can think of and I am still stuck. Any ideas?
Is there any update on how to keep the 7.0.99 Play Services version from upgrading? As mentioned above, I can get the 7.0.99 version to work, but only for a couple of days. Has anyone found a permanent solution?
mach76 said:
I have tried this fix on a 7" fire HD tablet and I cannot get the fix to persist. Once I roll back with the correct 7.0.99 version with both a "com.google.android.gms-2" folder set with the correct permissions and a "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" installed in the data/apps folder things work well until a reboot. After a reboot I get upgraded to the .29 version of the apk and have to reinstall the working version again. I have tried every combination of folder/apk possibilities I can think of and I am still stuck. Any ideas?
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Is your "com.google.android.gms-2.apk" also a folder, or a dummy file? I've had success through reboots with two dummy folders: "com.google.android.gms-2" and "com.google.android.gms-2.apk". Make sure you uninstalled play services and re-installed 7.0.99 so that it takes the -1 suffix.
frosty1218 said:
Once again,I have done all the steps shown and still, the moment I tap on google play store, it shows stopped error and returns to home screen. Does all the apk files need to change? The google framework apk, vending apk, google login apk, and the play store apk.
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No. You should only need to uninstall the Google Play Services, and that apk is the only one that needs re-installing. If the other files had previously been installed and worked fine, then they should still be ok.
See the note above about the two folders - for some installs, the dual dummy folder names seem to work better, and survive reboots.
I had to use r--r--r-- perms on the dummy file and folder to stop the updates. Otherwise outstanding help, thamks wolverine, kindle has stopped its google play seizures.
UPDATE: I have since added r--r--r-- on the actual 7.0.99 file (the -1.apk file) in order to prevent the updates (it managed to sneak in a damned update without it), so:
- follow ALL wolverine's excellent directions for installation, including turning off wifi, etc, take NO shortcuts
- create the dummy folder AND the dummy file (-2.apk)
- apply r--r--r-- permissions on ALL 3 ITEMS (dummy folder, dummy -2 file, and actual -1 file)
- enjoy a fully functional google play shizznitz on your rooted Fire.
I just got a Fire Phone via the Ebay sale, and like many others, I wanted to set it up with Google Apps. I also wanted to keep the working camera and NFC, so I decided to stick with FireOS. Doing that took a lot of searching, and flipping through multiple threads. It can get a little confusing. So I've collected all the steps here to help others (and myself, in case I need to do this again in the future, when I inevitably break something while tinkering). I've written this from the perspective of someone who has purchased a brand new Fire Phone from a third-party seller.
PLEASE NOTE: Much of this is the work/discoveries of other forum members. I'll link out to the original posts whenever possible. Please thank those people accordingly!
1. When you first start up your phone, connect to WiFi, and let it go through the upgrade process to 4.6.4. Now is the time to register your phone with Amazon (by signing in with your Amazon account). You want that year of Prime, don't you?
2. SIM Unlock the phone (if you aren't using AT&T). It's easy!
a. Use a paperclip to pop out the SIM tray
b. Insert a non-AT&T nano-sized SIM card. (Mine came with an AT&T SIM in it. You can't use this card to SIM unlock)
c. A window should pop up, prompting you to enter the code that is on your box. Enter it.
d. Done!
3. Open Settings>Applications & Parental Controls>Prevent non-Amazon app installation. Turn App Installation to ON
4. Make sure ADB is set up on your computer. (this is an easy guide to follow if you don't already have it: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378 )
5. Download the following file to your desktop computer:
GSM Unlocked Firmware (this is a 1.2gb file) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2). Rename this update.bin, and put it into the folder where ADB is installed.Now we get our hands dirty:
6. If you are using Windows (I'm not), follow the directions that @Bingo Bronson posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2. @DePingus also has an illustrated guide for ADB on Windows here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62844581&postcount=14
6a. If you aren't using Windows, you can follow my steps (the same, just without all the Android SDK stuff, assuming you installed ADB in step #4)
a. Connect your phone to your PC & boot into recovery: When the phone is off, hold PWR + VOL. UP until the recovery screen appears
b. From the list, choose "Apply update from ADB"
c. In the command prompt, enter the following:
Code:
adb sideload path/to/update.bin
d. It should take a few minutes. When it's done, reboot your phone
NOTE: If for some reason this isn't working for you, @jack9955 has posted steps on how to downgrade via Safestrap here.
7. Open Settings>Device>Get Info About Your Fire Phone. Your current version will be listed under Software Version, and it should now be 4.6.3
At this point, you may need to repeat step 3. I didn't, but it's worth checking.
8. Open the Amazon app store (one last time) and download ES File Explorer.
9. In the Silk Browser, open up the following links and download the files:
KingRoot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/help/root-4-6-3-t3173322)
Updated Google Play Store files: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/google-play-store-4-6-1-version-4-apks-t3098592)
10. Open ES File Explorer, navigate to Download, and install KingRoot. Follow the directions to achieve root.
11a. At this point, some people like to remove KingRoot (out of security concerns) and replace it with SuperSu. I haven't done that yet, but you can follow the directions from @najoor here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/root-fire-phone-supersu-t3105546
12. Open ES File Explorer, navigate to Download, and unzip play.zip. Be sure to install the apks contained in the play.zip folder in the proper order (Thanks to @escape75 for these files)
1) Google Account Manager 4.4.2 (940549)
2) Google Services Framework 4.4.2 (940549)
3) Google Play Services 7.8.99 (2134222-036) - Updated
4) Google Play Store 5.8.8 - Updated
13. After installing, I rebooted into recovery again, and wiped the cache partition. I don't know if you need to, but engaging in good housekeeping is never bad.
14. You should have a Play Store icon in your app drawer now. Click it to open, and holy crap!! It works. Plug in your google account details.
Now it's time to keep Amazon from wrecking all your hard work. Steps 15 or 15a will block OTA updates of the OS.
15. Go to Settings>Applications & Parental Controls>Manage Applications. Click Filter By and select All. Find each of the files listed below, click it, and then click the "Disable" button on the next screen. Repeat for the other three files. (thanks @Bingo Bronson)
Amazon Device Client
DCP Platform Contracts
System Update
System Update (yes, there are two different files named system update. Freeze/Disable both)
15a. If you'd rather, you can do like I did, and use Titanium Backup Pro to freeze the above files.
16. Don't like the Launcher? Neither do I. I followed these directions to change out my launcher: http://spinyourfire.com/fire-phone-tips-and-tricks/fire-phone-launcher/ I use Home Switch from the Play Store. It will allow you to set your new launcher.
If you decide to use a new launcher, here's some info (courtesy @Bingo Bronson) which may help:
1. Settings>Display>Show Status Bar allows you to turn on the Status Bar at the top of the screen. This will help some launchers display properly.
2. Miss your NavBar / want some way other than Amazon gestures to navigate your phone? Try installing Ultimate Dynamic NavBar or Pie Controls.
NOTE: The new launcher will disable Tilt Left/Right on your home screen. In Amazon apps, the gesture will still work.
17. To sync your contacts/calendars/etc, go to Settings>My Accounts>Manage Email Accounts and add your Google account info.
a. Select that account, check sync calendar and sync contacts.
b. Set Inbox Check Frequency to manual.
c. In Email Settings, set everything to off, then click email notification settings, and set all of those to off.
BEWARE: HERE BE DRAGONS
Hi. Are you new to phone hacking? Then you should probably stop reading here. Following any of the links or info could (pretty easily) lead to bricking your phone. I won't even mess with most of this stuff, I'm just providing links for intrepid explorers who know what they are getting into, and are willing to risk it. SERIOUSLY, TURN AROUND HERE!
Seriously, you did all that work, and now you want to risk breaking it? Well yeah, me too. So let's cover our asses.
Backing Up with SafeStrap
First, let's back up what you've done. @ggow (to whom we all owe a debt of gratitude) has gifted us with SafeStrap, which allows us to boot into a version of TWRP recovery. From there, you can install his CM11 or SlimKat Roms, or use the backup feature, which is what we are about to do.
1. Install Safestrap from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/recovery-safestrap-v4-0-1-t3149888. In ggow's directions, it talks about 4.6.1, but I can confirm it works properly on 4.6.3.
2. Once you have booted into Safestrap, Click Backup and then back it up! (it took about ten minutes for me)
3. Of course, a backup won't do you any good if you don't have multiple redundancies. So plug your phone into your computer, open up a terminal/CMD prompt, and enter the following:
Code:
adb start-server
then
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/TWRP/ /path/to/your/backup/folder
after that runs for a while, you should see a message that says something along the lines of "12 files pulled. 0 files skipped"
Good! Now we are backed up, and we can start breaking stuff.
Turn on USB Debugging
1. Go to Settings>Device>Get info about your Fire
2. Tap "Model Number" seven or eight times, until the "Developer Options" button appears at the bottom of the list
3. Tap "Developer Options" and enable USB debuggingInstalling Xposed Framework
Xposed Framework allows you to install different modules that can change the look, feel and operation of your phone. Xposed works best on Vanilla Android, but we can definitely put it to good use here. Lifehacker has a great overview on Xposed. I'll just give you the basics here.
What you'll need: Root
1. On your phone, visit http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Show Older versions. You want the APK for version 2.6.1 (the most recent stable version)
2. After downloading, navigate to your Downloads folder and install the Xposed Apk.
3. Open Xposed and click Framework. It will show you that Xposed is currently inactive. Tap the install/update button.
4. Once installed, you must reboot your phone for Xposed to work.Congrats! Now with Xposed, you can really start customizing your phone. Check the forums...there is tons to discover and lots of people who know far more than I about how to use it. Just remember that a lot of the cosmetic stuff might not work on a Fire Phone. The modules I use are: ACDisplay, Amplify (paid version), AppOppsXposed, GravityBox, Greenify (paid version), PowerNap.
Installing a custom Lock Screen
Many of us on Android are used to custom lock screens, and haven't been thrilled with the Amazon Lock Screen. Through some trial and error, I've discovered how to swap out the Amazon Lock Screen for my lock screen of choice, ACDisplay. I haven't tried this with other 3rd party lock screens. Try following (and contributing to) this lockscreen thread to see any developments on other lock screens.
What you need: Xposed, Root, ES File Explorer (or another file explorer with root access)
1. Install ACDisplay (I sideloaded the APK, but it seems to work from the Play Store)
2. Open ES File Explorer, tap the hamburger menu, scroll down to Tools, and turn on Root Explorer
3. find the installed apk (com.achep.acdisplay-1.apk) in /data/app
4. rename it LockScreen.apk and move it to /system/priv-app/
5. Reboot
6. Open up AC Display and grant it access to Accessibility Settings and Notifications
7. In ACDisplay>Settings>Lockscreen move the slider to On and make sure that "Enable when no notifications" is ticked
8. Open Xposed and activate the ACDisplay module.
9. Reboot
10. I don't know if you need to, but I went to Settings>Lock Screen> Turn on Notifications... and made sure that notifications were off.
The Xposed integration seems to be the key. Now, when I reboot my phone, I'll get the original Amazon Lock Screen once (sometimes) and then ACDisplay pops up from that point on. Apparently, if you want a pin/password on the lock screen, you can still use the security features of the OS lockscreen.
Launchers with Widgets
One of the problems with custom launchers is that widgets don't seem to work on the Fire Phone. But @hmoobguy and @DePingus have figured out how to beat that in this thread. Just like with the lock screen, you'll have to move some files.
What you need: Root, ES File Explorer (or another file explorer with root access)
1. Install your launcher from the Play Store.
1a. If you haven't already, visit the Play Store on your desktop, look at the page for the launcher you just installed, and take note of what comes after 'id=' in the URL. That's the file name you'll search for.
2. Open ES File Explorer, tap the hamburger menu, scroll down to Tools, and turn on Root Explorer
3. find the installed apk for your launcher of choice in /data/app by searching for what came after 'id=' in step 1a.
4. move it to /system/priv-app/
5. Reboot
Note: you can also use Titanium to convert your launcher of choice into a system app.
Other Stuff
@Bingo Bronson has a ridiculously extensive list of Fire OS apps that can be disabled/frozen or deleted. Use at your own risk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/complete-app-list-replace-remove-t3132008
Hopefully this is helpful to others. I can add information as I go if new info (and new annoyances) come to light. Please let me know if there is anything I missed!
Thanks man! That's a good list there!
I gathered much of the information you have posted there last night and I have it at 4.6.3 with Google Play and a custom launcher.
My next challenge is a single lock screen. I have yet to actually root it however.
Which seems it will be required to get any further with the lock screen deal based off what I've read thus far.
Cheers!
"curious what adds the extra slide lock, is it the adding of a different Launcher or Home Switch? Even when using the FirePhone launcher again it remains."
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"curious what adds the extra slide lock, is it the adding of a different Launcher or Home Switch? Even when using the FirePhone launcher again it remains."
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I'm not quite sure what you mean here. I'm messing with the lock screen myself, haven't quite got it figured out yet. I use AC Display, and have been trying to freeze various apps listed in the App List post (at the bottom of the walkthrough under "HERE BE DRAGONS"). I can shut off the Amazon lock screen, but for some reason, my lock screen only works every other time. If I let it sit for a while and then unlock it, I just get the woven graphite background and nothing else. I have to turn off the screen, turn it back on again, and then my lock screen will work. I'm assuming it has something to do with the system putting the app to sleep.
Natet2003 said:
My next challenge is a single lock screen. I have yet to actually root it however.
Which seems it will be required to get any further with the lock screen deal based off what I've read thus far.
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This thread has info on changing the lockscreen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/help/fire-phone-lock-screen-t2982798/page5
You do need root. Install the new lockscreen (many people were using Next Lock Screen). Use a root file explorer to delete /system/priv-app/LockScreen.apk (make a backup first). Then move whatevernewlockscreen.apk from /data/app to /system/priv-app, rename it to LockScreen.apk and reboot.
I was having issues with the alarm clock and then I screwed up all the lockscreens. I gave up trying to fix my mess and just took the opportunity to install 4.6.3. That fixed all my issues and put me back to the stock crappy lockscreen, which I'm still running.
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I'm not quite sure what you mean here. I'm messing with the lock screen myself, haven't quite got it figured out yet. I use AC Display, and have been trying to freeze various apps listed in the App List post (at the bottom of the walkthrough under "HERE BE DRAGONS"). I can shut off the Amazon lock screen, but for some reason, my lock screen only works every other time. If I let it sit for a while and then unlock it, I just get the woven graphite background and nothing else. I have to turn off the screen, turn it back on again, and then my lock screen will work. I'm assuming it has something to do with the system putting the app to sleep.
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I think I found what it was. I had "C Launcher" installed. It does an iPhone styled sliding lock screen that even when I swapped to another Launcher the lock screen kept activating. (So I had two screens to bypass) When I had experimented with GO Locker it added yet another screen to those so 3 screens!
So once I've removed CLauncher and GO Locker I've not just have a single screen, which is FireOS default lock screen.
Great instructions, well consolidated--thanks!!
Questions: 1. What's the reason you went through all the updates, all the way to 4.6.4 and then downgraded to 4.6.3. Could you just not have installed 4.6.3 from the beginning? 2. Also, why version 4.6.3? Is that the version on which google play works the best?--the reason I ask is because I too have read so many posts on this site and I have come to perceive that Google play still does not work perfectly on any of the versions!. Hopefully my perception is wrong and I can proceed with your consolidated instructions. Can you please post updates as the days go by on how its all working. Thanks.
dannyol said:
Questions: 1. What's the reason you went through all the updates, all the way to 4.6.4 and then downgraded to 4.6.3. Could you just not have installed 4.6.3 from the beginning? 2. Also, why version 4.6.3? Is that the version on which google play works the best?--the reason I ask is because I too have read so many posts on this site and I have come to perceive that Google play still does not work perfectly on any of the versions!
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I went to 4.6.4 simply because my phone automatically updated from 3.5.0>4.6.1>4.6.4 when I connected it to wifi, and the directions I'd found showed how to downgrade from 4.6.4 (which is AT&T specific) to 4.6.3 (gsm unlocked).
The reason I chose to downgrade is because Play store doesn't work on 4.6.4...it keeps breaking. On 4.6.3, that's not the case (so far); Play Store (and even more important, Play Services, which is necessary for most Google apps) is working exactly like it should be. Might it break in the future? Yeah, probably. But if / when it does, I'll try and update the post (assuming that a fix gets found).
DePingus said:
This thread has info on changing the lockscreen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/help/fire-phone-lock-screen-t2982798/page5
You do need root. Install the new lockscreen (many people were using Next Lock Screen). Use a root file explorer to delete /system/priv-app/LockScreen.apk (make a backup first). Then move whatevernewlockscreen.apk from /data/app to /system/priv-app, rename it to LockScreen.apk and reboot.
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Just a heads up, DePingus and I have been discussing this on the linked thread, and the above instructions DO NOT work. LockScreen.apk does not exist in /system/priv-app/ on 4.6.3. At this point in time, there is not a way to completely replace the Amazon lock screen with a custom lock screen.
This is a good guide.
Just FYI, you don't have to enable USB debugging to root with KingRoot. And, more importantly, you don't have to be rooted or enable USB debugging to install 4.6.3, Google Play Services, or alternate launchers. Instead of adb push, you can just copy the apks over using your favorite method (USB, OneDrive, direct download) and then run to install. Come to think of it, you probably should move rooting and USB debugging into the "here be dragons" section.
Is it safe to update the play store when it asks?
MrPaulAR said:
Is it safe to update the play store when it asks?
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Yes, as far as we know (for v. 4.6.3) Play Store can be updated and will still work, same with Play services.
New fire phone with version 3.5-rooted and now at a stand-still
Bingo Bronson said:
Yes, as far as we know (for v. 4.6.3) Play Store can be updated and will still work, same with Play services.
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I too got my new fire phone on ebay. The fire phone has version 3.5. I read that it was a rootable version, so I proceeded to root the phone via towelroot . I have supersu installed also. I have verified root via an app and the phone is now successfully rooted. Now I am puzzled as to what I should do with the fire phone with version 3.5 and am at a stand-still!!.
Questions:
1. Can I update to version 4.6.3 from here without loosing root?
2. Will updating to version 4.6.3 in its present rooted condition cause any harm (i.e bricking) ?
4. If I need to remove root and supersu in-order to update the phone to version 4.6.3, how do I do that?
3. The reason for these questions is because I am assuming that I need to update to version 4.6.3 to install google apps.
Can you help me proceed along from this standstill that I find myself in!
Thanks
dannyol said:
I too got my new fire phone on ebay. The fire phone has version 3.5. I read that it was a rootable version, so I proceeded to root the phone via towelroot . I have supersu installed also. I have verified root via an app and the phone is now successfully rooted. Now I am puzzled as to what I should do with the fire phone with version 3.5 and am at a stand-still!!.
Questions:
1. Can I update to version 4.6.3 from here without loosing root?
2. Will updating to version 4.6.3 in its present rooted condition cause any harm (i.e bricking) ?
4. If I need to remove root and supersu in-order to update the phone to version 4.6.3, how do I do that?
3. The reason for these questions is because I am assuming that I need to update to version 4.6.3 to install google apps.
Can you help me proceed along from this standstill that I find myself in!
Thanks
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I did the same thing when I first got mine, so I understand where you are coming from. After reading around on the forum, I saw that 4.6.3 could work with Play Store / Services, so I just did a straight up OS update. I didn't unroot or anything, and suffered no problems. My phone updated from 3.5 to 4.6.1, and then to 4.6.4. From that point, I downgraded to 4.6.3 and then proceeded with the steps in the guide.
As far as I can tell, you WILL lose root in the update, but you can use Kingroot to re-apply root.
Will this work on a Fire tablet? Would I just not run the GSM unlocked firmware part?
Thanks
jimbobalu said:
Will this work on a Fire tablet? Would I just not run the GSM unlocked firmware part?
Thanks
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I have absolutely no idea. If it does work, let me know. I've got one of the new $50 fire tablets coming at the end of the month.
DePingus said:
Just FYI, you don't have to enable USB debugging to root with KingRoot. And, more importantly, you don't have to be rooted or enable USB debugging to install 4.6.3, Google Play Services, or alternate launchers. Instead of adb push, you can just copy the apks over using your favorite method (USB, OneDrive, direct download) and then run to install. Come to think of it, you probably should move rooting and USB debugging into the "here be dragons" section.
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That's a good point. I've been doing this long enough that rooting is something I do without a second thought, but for beginners, it opens up the door to a host of problems. I'll do a reorganization next time it's slow around the office.
Thank you for the step-by-step guide. It was incredibly helpful and everything worked...expect for downgrading to 4.6.3. It may be because I'm on a Mac, but nothing I tried seemed to work. That is until I found this website that worked to perfection. Hopefully anyone else on a Mac finds it useful as well.
And apparently because I'm a new user, I can't post URL's, so here's the closest I can get you
seo-michael.co.uk/how-to-setup-adb-on-os-x
This phone is dirty cheap now.
i might grab one of these . here in Europe
cheers
Be sure and check the LTE bands before you do. You may not be able use high speed data there.
EDIT: I looked at the work in your signature. I'm pretty sure you know exactly what you are doing / getting yourself into if you do pick one up. I'm just trying to be super newbie friendly over here, hence my response.
Osufever said:
Thank you for the step-by-step guide. It was incredibly helpful and everything worked...expect for downgrading to 4.6.3. It may be because I'm on a Mac, but nothing I tried seemed to work. That is until I found this website that worked to perfection. Hopefully anyone else on a Mac finds it useful as well.
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Yeah, ADB is different on every system, and can be a pain in the ass to set up. The Lifehacker article I linked should cover everything, but if Mac users want to delve a little deeper, then the link you followed is a good way to go. I'm glad you were able to get things working!
Please Read: I am making this post to help my fellow hd 8 & hd 10 kindle users out with things I have found working and useful to me that I got working with my kindle. Please remember that doing this stuff can be dangerous unless you know what you're doing. Enjoy my findings!
Ready to ROOT your device?!
Follow these step's and I'll try making this as simple as possible.
Step 1. First we're going to install adb and get shell command working. This youtube video is probably the best visual way of getting it done. Only watch 3 minutes and 37 seconds of it, Skip the rest of the video. Click HERE. (give him a thumbs up for making the video).
Now open up Command prompt and type
Code:
adb devices
It should show a 16 digit serial key with "device" to the right. SUCCESS!
Step 2. Now let's run RootJunky's script. Download and extract the files, Click HERE. Run "1-Install-Play-Store.bat" file and let it load. It should list your device serial key and load up to the main menu page. Follow the order on the menu from 1 to 4. Now this was made for the fire hd 7" tablets but some of it works and some might not, I had a problem with ads loading up on lockscreen but found another way to disable them which is under "Disabling Amazon Services" down below.
Step 3. Let's get ROOT! We are going to install KingRoot and run it, kingroot will also install purify which is a nice handy program but you can remove it if you want later on. Now once you run KingRoot its going to search for the best possible method to root your device, it may or may not find a way but there should be a second option to install root. Do it. Some people have found that you may have to try multiple times to root to get a success or try updating the google framework through the play store. (My google framework is V4.4.4-1227136)
I have attached the kingroot apk down below or you can download kingroot from there website. Click HERE. (If you have any problems please post it and we may be able to help.)
Now let's disable some thing's we may find useless..
Disable the lockscreen
Open up command prompt. Type in "adb shell", Then type in "su"
Then copy this into command prompt.
Code:
sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db "UPDATE locksettings SET value = '1' WHERE name = 'lockscreen.disabled'"
You will not get a confirmation, now type "exit", then type "reboot".
Let the device reboot and enjoy! Now install a new lockscreen.
Want it back?
Code:
sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db "UPDATE locksettings SET value = '0' WHERE name = 'lockscreen.disabled'"
*This is messing with the sqlite in the actual android system files, please becareful and don't go around changing values in system files.
Disable Amazon's FireLauncher and replace it with Google Now Launcher
Note:
Load up ES Explorer, make sure it has root enabled in settings.
Before you run this command please download a new launcher and either install it normally or you can copy the apk file into the "system/app" folder and chmod the app to "-rw -r -r" in properties. Once the apk file is in the "system/app" folder, you can either install it from that location or disable Fire Launcher, reboot, and the app should auto install and load.
*Installing Google Now Launcher requires Google app from marketplace(Link below). Now Launcher allows you to use widgets. If you use Google now launcher please keep a back up launcher like nova launcher just in case until you get now launcher working. Google now launcher is tricky.
Open Command Prompt.
Type in "adb shell". Then type in "su".
Then type into command prompt,
Code:
pm disable com.amazon.firelauncher
After reboot if you get no launcher don't worry. Just enable firelauncher and install a new launcher(IE nova launcher) and then disable firelauncher. (Try updating the google framework.)
*To Re-enable, replace disable with enable.
*Don't forget to type in "exit" into command prompt twice when you are done and or before unplugging your usb.
Disable Amazon's OTA(over the air) updates
Go in to ES Explorer(set root access).
Now in ES Explorer go to system/etc/security
locate "otacerts.zip" and I made a copy of it and renamed it to "otacerts.zip.backup" just in case i needed it.
AND..
Now in Command Prompt, type "adb shell", type "su".
Then type into command prompt,
Code:
Pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
Pm disable com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
Hopefully this disables all the updates! Enjoy!
Google Play Store not working?
Solution 1. (¿GotJazz?)
Open up Kingroot's Purify app.
Try putting Google Account Manager and Google Services Framework on the Purify Whitelist.
Solution 2.
Load up Command Prompt.
Then type in "adb shell". Then "su".
Code:
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
You will not get a notification that it worked but it does.
Open Google Play or Reboot device. If that doesn't work, read on..
Solution 3.
Re-install Google applications
Go into system settings >> apps & games >> manage all applications
I then went into every google application(this will help remove any settings saved and email addresses) and cleared the data and cache of each app.
After that was done, I then uninstalled each of these apps,
"Google Account Manager, Google Play Services, Google Play Store, and Google Services Framework".
After uninstalling those, run the rootjunky's script(link located below) and install the play store which is option 2 I believe.
Also remember to turn off google play store auto updates!
Disabling Amazon Services
Start up Command Prompt.
Type in "adb shell". Then "su".
Then type into command prompt.
Code:
pm disable (app name(IE. com.amazon.ags.app))
*To Re-enable, replace disable with enable.
List of Amazon apps that are okay to remove.
Code:
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2.services
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.parentalcontrols
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedshare.actionchooser
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.amazon.webview
com.amazon.windowshop
com.amazon.pm
com.amazon.recess
com.amazon.socialplatform
com.amazon.zico
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Optional
Don't have prime? Please continue + more.
Code:
com.amazon.mp3 -amazon music player
com.amazon.mw -removes the firefly cam app
com.amazon.mw.sdk -part of the firefly app?
com.amazon.avod -amazon video app, i don't have prime, useless to me..
com.amazon.kindle.personal_video -the amazon/system video app, I replaced this with mx player.
com.amazon.csapp -amazon help app
com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer -not sure what this does
com.amazon.android.marketplace -amazon marketplace
com.amazon.camera -stock camera app, install a new one from play store
com.amazon.dynamicupdationservice -not sure what this is or if this is part of amazon updates
com.amazon.platform.fdrw -part of amazon app & services?
com.android.contacts -remove, no reason for contacts, up to you
com.android.calendar -android calender
com.android.deskclock -remove if you don't need alarms/clocks/timers/etc
com.kingsoft.office.amz -not sure what this is yet but im sure its useless
com.nuance.swype.input -yup, unless you like swype
jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz -not sure what this does?
*Don't forget to type in "exit" into command prompt twice when you are done and or before unplugging your usb.
Links:
Changing the DPI(HERE).
Google App v5.9.27.19.arm(300600996)(HERE).
Replace KingRoot with SuperSU(HERE).
Rootjunky's install play store script(HERE).
Contributors:
madsc13n41s4, sd_shadow, Selexo
Downloaded kingroot apk, installed, tried root twice, confirmed via superuser from chainsDD, backed up special offers from titanium backup, uninstalled special offers, great fully rid of ads on my lockscreen.
madsc13n41s4 said:
Downloaded kingroot apk, installed, tried root twice, confirmed via superuser from chainsDD, backed up special offers from titanium backup, uninstalled special offers, great fully rid of ads on my lockscreen.
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Does your wallpaper on the lockscreen change? I have yet to look into getting it changed, about to look in to a new lock screen as well. Also don't forget to stop ota updates from amazon.
EDITED MAIN POST. Will add more soon.
kanderson88 said:
Does your wallpaper on the lockscreen change? I have yet to look into getting it changed, about to look in to a new lock screen as well. Also don't forget to stop ota updates from amazon.
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Yeah, its not the default wallpaper, and changes on its own with generic backgrounds. Did forget about ota, powering off until I have the time, I'm elbows deep in a Ford Probe project for the time being. Thanks so much for finding this, hopefully I get time to really contribute soon. Glad to confirm
madsc13n41s4 said:
Yeah, its not the default wallpaper, and changes on its own with generic backgrounds. Did forget about ota, powering off until I have the time, I'm elbows deep in a Ford Probe project for the time being. Thanks so much for finding this, hopefully I get time to really contribute soon. Glad to confirm
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You're very welcome sir. So happy I found out that kingroot worked. I am currently looking into getting a new lock screen and once I post my findings I'll let y'all see as well as changing the lock screen wallpaper. As well for the fixing google play store I am still currently having problems after that adb command, it worked for a good minute longer than usual.
kanderson88 said:
You're very welcome sir. So happy I found out that kingroot worked(credit). Anyways I am currently looking into getting a new lock screen and once I post my findings I'll let y'all see as well as changing the lock screen wallpaper. As well for the fixing google play store I am still currently having problems after that adb command, it worked for a good minute longer than usual.
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I would install an opengapps.org package with FlashFire (Arm, 5.1.1, nano or pico)
Flashfire will install Google framework and extra support files, that should allow playstore to work better.
should work fine, but no guarantees
How to Use FlashFire App
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sd_shadow said:
I would install an opengapps.org package with FlashFire (Arm, 5.1.1, nano or pico)
Flashfire will install Google framework and extra support files, that should allow playstore to work better.
should work fine, but no guarantees
How to Use FlashFire App
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Yeh I need to look into flashfire, I used rootjunky's script to install it. Thanks for the idea, I'm gonna check it out.
I don't think I am going to use flashfire. Seems really risky of bricking me device. I'm going to try installing the apps manually or through adb. I'll keep doing some research on flashfire though. Thanks
kanderson88 said:
You're very welcome sir. So happy I found out that kingroot worked(credit). Anyways I am currently looking into getting a new lock screen and once I post my findings I'll let y'all see as well as changing the lock screen wallpaper. As well for the fixing google play store I am still currently having problems after that adb command, it worked for a good minute longer than usual.
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Yeah, I had to cobble together my own Play Store solution. The differences in the versions of the apks used together really matters it seems. Luckily, I haven't had any issues since I got it running. I would highly recommend turning off Play Store automatic updates as App Store versions of certain apps are intentionally out of date as per compatibility. Eg, Facebook.
Holy crap opening up TB I can not wait until someone comes up with a list of **** thats safe to freeze/remove, so much amazon crap on this thing!
madsc13n41s4 said:
Yeah, I had to cobble together my own Play Store solution. The differences in the versions of the apks used together really matters it seems. Luckily, I haven't had any issues since I got it running. I would highly recommend turning off Play Store automatic updates as App Store versions of certain apps are intentionally out of date as per compatibility. Eg, Facebook.
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Thanks didnt think about stopping the auto updates.
Smart move. Thanks.
mikek9 said:
Holy crap opening up TB I can not wait until someone comes up with a list of **** thats safe to freeze/remove, so much amazon crap on this thing!
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What a great Idea, I will make a list of some things. Give me a day. Bed time.:crying:
mikek9 said:
Holy crap opening up TB I can not wait until someone comes up with a list of **** thats safe to freeze/remove, so much amazon crap on this thing!
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This is what I've safely removed so far, leaving Prime included services.
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.android.contacts
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Google Now Launcher doesn't start with Fire Launcher enabled/installed, but takes right over when disabled/uninstalled.
madsc13n41s4 said:
This is what I've safely removed so far, leaving Prime included services.
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.android.contacts
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
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Thanks for this. I'll consider when and if i make a cleaned up ROM/Bin
Yeah you must hide fire launcher through adb in order to use any launcher. Thanks for the list. I've been trying to figure out how to disable the lock screen all day and it seems impossible. Idk but maybe someone someday will provide a modified settings app. Idk.
madsc13n41s4 said:
This is what I've safely removed so far, leaving Prime included services.
com.amazon.ags.app
com.amazon.cloud9
com.amazon.cloud9.kids
com.amazon.dp.contacts
com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
com.amazon.firelauncher
com.amazon.geo.client.maps
com.amazon.geo.mapsv2
com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
com.amazon.kindle
com.amazon.kindle.kso
com.amazon.kor.demo
com.amazon.photos
com.amazon.photos.importer
com.amazon.tahoe
com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
com.amazon.webapp
com.android.contacts
com.audible.application.kindle
com.audible.application.store
com.goodreads.kindle
Google Now Launcher doesn't start with Fire Launcher enabled/installed, but takes right over when disabled/uninstalled.
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Did this show any improvements on the operating system? IE faster loading, battery power, etc etc..
What I'd like is as near as pure android as possible. So the more input the better.
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Try freezing apps like those listed. Report back
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None of those apps look crucial to me. Get rid of them, let me know here.
technope said:
What I'd like is as near as pure android as possible. So the more input the better.
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I agree, I don't know if i want to completely get rid of the fire os just in case and possibility of bricking when booting up a new rom and plus no boot image yet.
None of those apps look crucial to me. Get rid of them, let me know here.
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Will do
Don't forget
"com.amazon.mp3" and replace with different music app
"com.amazon.mw" removes the firefly cam app.
"com.amazon.avod" -amazon video app, i don't have prime, useless to me..
"com.amazon.kindle.personal_video" the amazon video app, i replaced this with mx player.
"com.amazon.csapp" amazon help app
I disabled them all, ill keep you updated if i see a performance boost or battery boost.
Freshened up the main post! Hope its more readable.
Also note, multiple user profiles seem to break with the disabled apps in my list, personally believe it to be Fire Launcher's fault, probably responsible for handling the switch over, but I don't know too much about 5.1.1
madsc13n41s4 said:
Also note, multiple user profiles seem to break with the disabled apps in my list, personally believe it to be Fire Launcher's fault, probably responsible for handling the switch over, but I don't know too much about 5.1.1
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can you try disabling all those but leaving firelauncher enabled? lets see if it gives you error's, if it doesnt, instead of disabling firelauncher, use the hide command instead of disable and see if that works. I would like to know what app is in charge of multiprofiles..
Please look at section for disabling amazons ota updates, added more to it! Thanks.
I tried rooting this device but i found no way or guide even in Chinese known forums, if anyone knows how to root this phone i really need help
Im also interested in to this .In developer option you can turn on OEM unlocking / bootloader .So there must be way how root this phone .
Exactly, the oem option says, "allow the bootloader to be unlocked"
I also tried uninstalling some Chinese ballast from phone .And there is couple things . Do not uninstall oem messages app sms will not work with third party aps after uninstallation. Also after I deleted vivo shop and maybe couple more apps what I deleted through ADB shell .I can't install apk files (just google play works) and oem update stopped working .I hope in future we will have some development with root and clean Android. Its very good phone for money cheapest snapdragon 865 but still too new .
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So issue with apk installation and update solved through ADB .
Do not disable this Apps
Vivo store com.bkk.appstore
Security com.iqoo.secure
Sdk com.vivo.sdkplugin
Vms com.vivo.vms
Messenger com.android.mms
Have you tried installing the new update through the recovery mode.
You can do so by going to the recovery mode if you don't know how just turn off you phone and press the volume up with the power button until you see recovery option then go to updates through the network. If it doesn't show up keep retrying until the full package shows up then install it. It will not delete any data from your phone.
Also I'm using third party messaging app i just changed the default messaging app from the settings.
Go to application and permissions then permission management then go to permission, scroll down to default app settings and change the default messaging app.
I tried update in recovery but it basically just update your system but all disabled apps through ADB are remaining disabled even after update. So I did well when I backed all package names what I disabled in ADB (you can install them back). The problem with messanger is when you disable oem messanger in ADB sms simply stop working. Even if your third party app is set like default will not receive sms. I just wanted to clean useless Chinese apps as much as possible but is necessary keep apps from my post above than everything works well.
I understand i tried to clean all the chinese bloatware also but I didn't want to disable them as they are useful sometimes, i think your only option now is to flush ur phone I'd suggest going ro baido search engine and use google chrome translator to search for a a tutorial on chinese web pages, i found a tutorial on how to flush the official software but you'll need to do a lot of translating with google translator