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How to disable carrier-check for native WiFi Tether (no root)

*EDIT* This appears to only be working for people with NON-unlimited data plans. I apologize for the inconvenience...
Saw this over in the AT&T subforum, originally posted by @ExTREmE99 , just reposting here.
This will disable the carrier check on your Verizon G4 and allow you to use the native WiFi tether - no root needed!
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run these commands one by one:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
reboot
When your phone comes back up you will have a fully functional native WiFi tether

i must be doing something wrong because i still get the "you need a subscription" popup

Worked for me, thanks! Needed this a few days ago and couldn't use it n was like "F***, wish I had root" hahaha. Oh and also shouldn't this be posted in General?

jrc27 said:
i must be doing something wrong because i still get the "you need a subscription" popup
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Same here, did I do this right?
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
[email protected]:/ $ reboot

Congobongo said:
Same here, did I do this right?
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
[email protected]:/ $ reboot
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when do you see the subscription message?
try typing:
adb devices
you should see a string of characters listing your device. if it shows no device, then you need to double check that you have your device drivers installed

Tomyk89 said:
when do you see the subscription message?
try typing:
adb devices
you should see a string of characters listing your device. if it shows no device, then you need to double check that you have your device drivers installed
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I see it after i reboot and try using the hotspot app

jrc27 said:
I see it after i reboot and try using the hotspot app
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don't use the hotspot app - in fact, disable that one.
You want to use the built in functionality to tether (not technically an app)
Go to settings, More (under wireless networks), then "Mobile Hotspot". You can setup your SSID and password in there. Also, you can create a shortcut in your notification bar by scrolling over to the right side, clicking edit, then checking the box next to "Mobile Hotspot"
Hope that helps.

Tomyk89 said:
don't use the hotspot app - in fact, disable that one.
You want to use the built in functionality to tether (not technically an app)
Go to settings, More (under wireless networks), then "Mobile Hotspot". You can setup your SSID and password in there. Also, you can create a shortcut in your notification bar by scrolling over to the right side, clicking edit, then checking the box next to "Mobile Hotspot"
Hope that helps.
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I can't even find the damn app to disable it.
I tried as you suggested, going in through the settings and i still get the verizon C*ckblock...

jrc27 said:
I can't even find the damn app to disable it.
I tried as you suggested, going in through the settings and i still get the verizon C*ckblock...
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Could you try disabling the verizon hotspot app? Mine was disabled way before I discovered this so I may need to add this step to the instructions. you may want to go through the steps one more time after that to ensure everything is set correctly. Don't forget to restart either. It works great on mine so it should for yours as well - unless you took the update a week ago?
Let me know - Thanks!

Tomyk89 said:
Could you try disabling the verizon hotspot app? Mine was disabled way before I discovered this so I may need to add this step to the instructions. you may want to go through the steps one more time after that to ensure everything is set correctly. Don't forget to restart either. It works great on mine so it should for yours as well - unless you took the update a week ago?
Let me know - Thanks!
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I've been very careful not to take the update. Is the hot spot app have a weird name or something? I can't seem to find it in the app manager or using rom toolbox

jrc27 said:
I've been very careful not to take the update. Is the hot spot app have a weird name or something? I can't seem to find it in the app manager or using rom toolbox
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hmmm i think I'm confused. My Hotspot app is apparently still in my app drawer. When i click on it it just takes me to the native hotspot functionality.
Honestly I'd attempt to run those commands again. It would help if you took a screen shot of the command prompt window after running all of the commands. After each command it should pause for a second or two then jump to the next line with no errors or responses.
Is your USB debugging on? Also, are you in MTP or PTP USB mode when plugged into your PC?

jrc27 said:
i must be doing something wrong because i still get the "you need a subscription" popup
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Should it be? I assumed stuff like this went under the Help section since it was helping people. Maybe I'm wrong. If a MOD would like to correct me and maybe move the thread, feel free.

Tomyk89 said:
hmmm i think I'm confused. My Hotspot app is apparently still in my app drawer. When i click on it it just takes me to the native hotspot functionality.
Honestly I'd attempt to run those commands again. It would help if you took a screen shot of the command prompt window after running all of the commands. After each command it should pause for a second or two then jump to the next line with no errors or responses.
Is your USB debugging on? Also, are you in MTP or PTP USB mode when plugged into your PC?
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Heading to bed...I'll give it another go in the morning
Thanks again for the help, i appreciate it!

jrc27 said:
Heading to bed...I'll give it another go in the morning
Thanks again for the help, i appreciate it!
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no problem dude. try some of my suggestions tomorrow and get back to me. feel free to PM and we can post the final solution up here as to not fill the the thread up with troubleshooting.

No Go...
Tried multiple times and could not get it to work. adb looked successful but after reboot I still get a subscription check.

joebrady119 said:
Tried multiple times and could not get it to work. adb looked successful but after reboot I still get a subscription check.
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have you taken the latest OTA update?

Tomyk89 said:
have you taken the latest OTA update?
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Have not taken any OTA.

This unfortunately doesn't seem to work for me either
I had to put my device in PTP mode in order for ADB to show the device, after the device was confirmed with adb devices, I issued the commands this is the output
Code:
C:\Users\NOTIMPORTANT\AppData\Local\Android\sdk>adb devices
List of devices attached
VS986931(changed the last four for security) device
C:\Users\NOTIMPORTANT\AppData\Local\Android\sdk>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
[email protected]:/ $
When I attempt to enable hotspot I am greeted with the "Use of this service requires a subscription..."
FoxFi seems to work, I just HATE having to change my lock screen in order to use the damn thing!
I'm willing to run further tests and commands if you would like, please just let me know.
I have NOT taken any over the air update. I used the Debloater tool and blocked/hid the app.

Tomyk89 said:
when do you see the subscription message?
try typing:
adb devices
you should see a string of characters listing your device. if it shows no device, then you need to double check that you have your device drivers installed
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Here's a screenshot of my terminal window:
I'm using the native tethering just like everybody else (Settings, More, flick the tethering switch to On and receive the service check). Haven't taken the OTA and have the service disabled via debloater tool. I appreciate the help!

At this point I'm not sure why some are reporting that this works while others aren't. I added a message on the original post warning that this isn't a for sure thing. I'll be sure to update if/when I find a fix or what is going wrong, but for now I think I have enough info to look into this. thanks for your help everyone and I hope that I can find a fix for this. Worst case - we have to wait until we have root to enable this.
-tom

Tips, Tricks, and the Root!

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
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs

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
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
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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
Google Now Launcher doesn't start with Fire Launcher enabled/installed, but takes right over when disabled/uninstalled.
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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.

Regretting my purchase

Okay Sso I've just ordered the lenovo p2. I was looking for a mid-range/budget phone under the £200 price mark and found this and several others. After checking and comparing the phones in this range, I decided to buy this (even though the camera is pretty rubbish). Now upon further investigation, I've noticed that this phone isn't as polished in terms of glitches. There's a lip sync issue and notification issues that keeps on coming up wherever I look as well as several other issues. Most of the fixes for these issues are pretty much either work or don't so I don't want to end up with a phone that has glitches. Could someone list their experience with this phone and any pros and cons.

TwilightLoz said:
Okay Sso I've just ordered the lenovo p2. I was looking for a mid-range/budget phone under the £200 price mark and found this and several others. After checking and comparing the phones in this range, I decided to buy this (even though the camera is pretty rubbish). Now upon further investigation, I've noticed that this phone isn't as polished in terms of glitches. There's a lip sync issue and notification issues that keeps on coming up wherever I look as well as several other issues. Most of the fixes for these issues are pretty much either work or don't so I don't want to end up with a phone that has glitches. Could someone list their experience with this phone and any pros and cons.
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Update to nougat bro and issue will be fixed

reality1234 said:
Update to nougat bro and issue will be fixed
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Im in the UK and not sure if we have received the update over here yet.

Yes just update to nougat and enjoy.
I haven't regretted buying this phone one single bit.
It's a great phone and amazing phone once you factor in the price!
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There is an official update but they pulled it for the time being (there are still a couple of issues). It's still better than MM and you can download and put the update.zip on the SD card to update it manually.

philje123 said:
Yes just update to nougat and enjoy.
I haven't regretted buying this phone one single bit.
It's a great phone and amazing phone once you factor in the price!
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There is an official update but they pulled it for the time being (there are still a couple of issues). It's still better than MM and you can download and put the update.zip on the SD card to update it manually.
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MM?
Do I have to root the phone just to update it manually?

No, you don't have to root to update it.
The lip sync issue can be fixed by updating to Nougat and resetting the phone to factory defaults after updating it.
The notification "lag" issue can be fixed by executing a adb dumpsys command to disable doze.

MrColdbird said:
The notification "lag" issue can be fixed by executing a adb dumpsys command to disable doze.
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And how would I do that?

No problems here... Probably some mistake from your side... The sync issue was resolved in nougat AFAIK.

TwilightLoz said:
And how would I do that?
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adb shell dumpsys deviceidle disable

yes i have also purchased from 3 UK and all issues are resolved with Nougat update which you can do manually. It also enables Volte so it works properly. Just follow the manual update for Nougat thread.

So the notification lag isn't really the Lenovo P2's problem?
edit: perhaps it really isn't https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3qsgue/yes_doze_will_delay_your_social_media/

Doze is a disease, but yes, it's not the P2's fault.
Bigger shot smartphones like the OnePlus 3 also suffer from this "bug".

Doze is worthless it doesn't even save battery for the most part. It just delays notifications. Yes that's what it does. It's a plague on many phones.

how to disable it?

No issues here.

MrColdbird said:
The notification "lag" issue can be fixed by executing a adb dumpsys command to disable doze.
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What is this "lag" you speak of?
Is this the lag like -
When Im playing spotify and stopped and cleared it from recents I'll have some notification in the status bar
like the first song i played then after display. Notification is gone. is that it??

sam00561 said:
how to disable it?
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adb shell dumpsys deviceidle disable
Needs to be done after every reboot as it doesn't stick.

Also needs to be noted that this command can be made to auto execute when the hosting app is given android.permission.DUMP rights via adb, or if the executing app has root rights.
I coded myself a minimalistic app, requested and granted it android.permission.DUMP and auto start rights and let it handle the command execution for me, essentially disabling doze permanently on my P2.
Things have been a breeze since then.

MrColdbird said:
Also needs to be noted that this command can be made to auto execute when the hosting app is given android.permission.DUMP rights via adb, or if the executing app has root rights.
I coded myself a minimalistic app, requested and granted it android.permission.DUMP and auto start rights and let it handle the command execution for me, essentially disabling doze permanently on my P2.
Things have been a breeze since then.
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Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk

I think the following helps. Credit goes to JasonMR and [MENTION=487946]manototh (Taken from oneplus.net forum)
JasonMR
KitKat
JasonMR, Nov 2, 2016 :
Guys, to avoid having to run the ADB command after each reboot follow these instructions (please note, the files should be downloaded to a PC and then transferred to your phone via USB otherwise they mess up sometimes):
You need to enable USB debugging mode in Developer options first
Download and install this apk and transfer it to your phones storage - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxDMCRH9QxV7aUQyalpZQ2JudGc/view?usp=drivesdk
Then connect phone to PC and allow the drivers to install
Download and install ADB here - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itNVB1elljU2NPR0k/view
Go into the ADB folder, hold shift, right click and select "Open command prompt here"
Type the command: adb devices (now hit enter)
It should return your phones serial number is connected correctly
Run this command in ADB: adb -d shell pm grant com.adamioan.scriptrunner android.permission.DUMP (now hit enter)
Download this file and transfer it to your phones storage - https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxDMCRH9QxV7YVA4YmxGTS1OX3c
Open the SH Script runner app and tap the three dots in the top right corner, select "Load" and locate the file from teh previous step
Click the Circle button with the play sign at the top of the screen
You should see the message "Idle mode disabled" which means that Doze has now been disabled.
Whenever you reboot your phone, open the SH Script runner and the command will still be there, just click the play button to run the script again.
And that is it, two clicks to disable Doze after each reboot.
Full credit to [MENTION=487946]manototh for putting this together originally.

Alternative Keyboard / Language Firestick 4k

I checked the forums and couldn't find that this was answered. I got a Firestick 4k and want to change the on screen keyboard / language to something other than supported languages (yes I see where you can go in settings to change).
I sideloaded a keyboard app that I use on other android devices but it doesn't seem to do anything with the firestick and and an external keyboard - it's not bringing up the custom keyboard app.
Any suggestions?

smeagolheart said:
I checked the forums and couldn't find that this was answered. I got a Firestick 4k and want to change the on screen keyboard / language to something other than supported languages (yes I see where you can go in settings to change).
I sideloaded a keyboard app that I use on other android devices but it doesn't seem to do anything with the firestick and and an external keyboard - it's not bringing up the custom keyboard app.
Any suggestions?
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there are 2 options:
1st you need to activate and set new KeyBoard via adb:
Code:
ime list
Here is the example list of installed keyboards, look at 1st line with keyboard ID:
mantis:/ $ ime list
com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME:
mId=com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME mSettingsActivityName=null mSupportsSwitchingToNextInputMethod=true
mIsDefaultResId=0x0
Service:
...
org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService:
mId=org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService mSettingsActivityName=null mSupportsSwitchingToNextInputMethod=false
mIsDefaultResId=0x0
Service:
...
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next enable desired one and set it default:
Code:
ime enable org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
Code:
ime set org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
thats it.
2nd option is install Buttons Remapper apk and define there any key press to show Choose Keyboard dialogue. You'll can switch between keyboards from UI.

I have installed the LeanKey Keyboard_v4.3.39 on my 4k Firststick and tried to open it (in case something had to be started for this process to work)
If i type in
"ime list"
That only lists the default keyboard for me.
If i type in:
ime enable org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
i get the error "Unknown ID com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME
have you tested this yourself on a 4K firestick?

Intenti0n said:
have you tested this yourself on a 4K firestick?
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Yes, I used both on FireTV 4K before, but "ime" part was tested on previous OS release (probably 6.2.6.3).
There is still option to enable it without root by writing secure settings, you can use companion app for it: FireTVjack.
You must grant this app permission to write secure settings via adb:
Code:
adb shell
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
and reboot. It will activate LeanKey Keyboard on boot. It also have language switch for RU/UK/DE/EN language.

tsynik said:
there are 2 options:
1st you need to activate and set new KeyBoard via adb:
Code:
ime list
Here is the example list of installed keyboards, look at 1st line with keyboard ID:
next enable desired one and set it default:
Code:
ime enable org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
Code:
ime set org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
thats it.
2nd option is install Buttons Remapper apk and define there any key press to show Choose Keyboard dialogue. You'll can switch between keyboards from UI.
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tsynik said:
Yes, I used both on FireTV 4K before, but "ime" part was tested on previous OS release (probably 6.2.6.3).
There is still option to enable it without root by writing secure settings, you can use companion app for it: FireTVjack.
You must grant this app permission to write secure settings via adb:
Code:
adb shell
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
and reboot. It will activate LeanKey Keyboard on boot. It also have language switch for RU/UK/DE/EN language.
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Thanks and this works on a default 4K firestick without any unlocking / rooting?
I only ask as I can see you mention fireh1jack in another thread that is for firesticks with an unlocked bootloader.

Intenti0n said:
Thanks and this works on a default 4K firestick without any unlocking / rooting?
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Yes, this tool works on stock unrooted firesticks also. But you need to grant needed permissions to it via adb.
We don't need FireTVjack on rooted devices at all

tsynik said:
Yes, this tool works on stock unrooted firesticks also. But you need to grant needed permissions to it via adb.
We don't need FireTVjack on rooted devices at all
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I just tried this on a clean 4k firestick.
Installed FireTVJack
connected via ADB and ran these 3 commands:
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
pm grant com.amazon.fireh1jack android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
all commands accepted without error.
If i start the FireTVJack app, it asks me to select a launcher.
If I reboot the device, the default keyboard doesn't change.
If i click on the LeanKeyboard Pro - nothing happens.
have i missed a step?
thanks

Intenti0n said:
If I reboot the device, the default keyboard doesn't change.
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Strange.
Intenti0n said:
If i click on the LeanKeyboard Pro - nothing happens.
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That's expected behaviour - that shortcut for Keyboard settings activity which doesn't exist on FireTV
Intenti0n said:
have i missed a step?
thanks
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Nope. Only thing needed to add/switch keyboard is to write its component to secure settings. On unrooted FireTV, user can't write those settings, but programs with granted WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS perms can. In h1jack there is OnBootComplete receiver which looks for exact packages and add them to settings if exist.
Code:
("org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro", "com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService");
("com.example.semitop7.FireTVStyle", ".FireTVStyleIME");
It worked on unrooted 6.2.6.5 without issues. Why it doesn't work for you on 6.2.6.6? I don't know, and can't test because my 4K rooted and LeanKeyKeyboard Pro works fine. Does your version match (it must have id - org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro and 4.3.30 version)?
P.S. What output you have with that command on adb:
Code:
settings list secure|grep input

tsynik said:
Strange.
That's expected behaviour - that shortcut for Keyboard settings activity which doesn't exist on FireTV
Nope. Only thing needed to add/switch keyboard is to write its component to secure settings. On unrooted FireTV, user can't write those settings, but programs with granted WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS perms can. In h1jack there is OnBootComplete receiver which looks for exact packages and add them to settings if exist.
Code:
("org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro", "com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService");
("com.example.semitop7.FireTVStyle", ".FireTVStyleIME");
It worked on unrooted 6.2.6.5 without issues. Why it doesn't work for you on 6.2.6.6? I don't know, and can't test because my 4K rooted and LeanKeyKeyboard Pro works fine. Does your version match (it must have id - org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro and 4.3.30 version)?
P.S. What output you have with that command on adb:
Code:
settings list secure|grep input
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I am on 6.2.6.8 FireOS.
I noticed you mentioned leankeyboard 4.3.30. I was running 4.3.29.
I removed that and installed 4.3.30, rebooted and now when I run the command
settings list secure|grep input
I get:
default_input_method=org.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
enabled_input_methods=com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIMErg.liskovsoft.leankeykeyboard.pro/com.google.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
input_methods_subtype_history=com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME;1802354156
selected_input_method_subtype=-1
Many thanks for your time!.
I really was hoping for a voice input key with this custom keyboard, so I could use my voice to input text in 3rd party apps. Would there be any possibility of that?

Intenti0n said:
I really was hoping for a voice input key with this custom keyboard, so I could use my voice to input text in 3rd party apps. Would there be any possibility of that?
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You can try different keyboards with voice options, but probably most of them rely on Google Search itself. Even with Google Search installed I can switch to it with keyboard chooser, but voice input doesn't work for that apk version. Maybe others will work somehow.

tsynik said:
You can try different keyboards with voice options, but probably most of them rely on Google Search itself. Even with Google Search installed I can switch to it with keyboard chooser, but voice input doesn't work for that apk version. Maybe others will work somehow.
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even if I install another keyboard apk....
How will I give that permission ? as you said the FireTVjack has " OnBootComplete receiver which looks for exact packages" . - but that wont contain the custom package name for a random keyboard apk that I would try ?

Intenti0n said:
even if I install another keyboard apk....
How will I give that permission ? as you said the FireTVjack has " OnBootComplete receiver which looks for exact packages" . - but that wont contain the custom package name for a random keyboard apk that I would try ?
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You can install apk which can edit settings (Settings Database Editor for example), grant needed permission to it and use it's UI to edit settings db directly.

I cannot get to LeanKey Keyboard to appear on IME list.
Fire TV Stick 4k, FireOS 6.2.6.8.
FireTVJack installed, all permissions granted,rebooted many times
Installed LeanKey 4.3.30 and 4.3.39
Any thoughts?

crzsotona said:
I cannot get to LeanKey Keyboard to appear on IME list.
Fire TV Stick 4k, FireOS 6.2.6.8.
FireTVJack installed, all permissions granted,rebooted many times
Installed LeanKey 4.3.30 and 4.3.39
Any thoughts?
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Try this release: https://github.com/yuliskov/LeanKeyKeyboard/releases
Also, which fireh1jack version do you have? (one which enables leankey keyboard on boot must have com.amazon.fireh1jack package id)

org.liskovsoft.androidtv.rukeyboard/com.liskovsoft.leankeyboard.keyboard.leanback.ime.LeanbackImeService
This is leankey package name on my Fire Stick I was successful in activating on my stick.

Icebox on FTVS V2 help

I'm trying to freeze apps without root on my Fire TV Sticks V2. I used icebox to accomplish this task flawlessly on my 4K sticks. I just can't seem to get it to work on the V2 sticks.
The V2 sticks are running latest software Fire OS 5.2.7.2 (648595120) and the Icebox version I have that worked on my 4k stick is version 3.15.5 beta.
All I had to do on the 4K stick to get it to work was choose simple ADB mode and then enter the ADB command using the app Remote ADB on my phone.
Code:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/com.catchingnow.icebox/files/start.sh
This doesn't seem work on V2 sticks.
Does anyone know how to get this working or a way to freeze apps without root on V2 sticks?

JUSTINMARMER said:
I'm trying to freeze apps without root on my Fire TV Sticks V2. I used icebox to accomplish this task flawlessly on my 4K sticks. I just can't seem to get it to work on the V2 sticks.
The V2 sticks are running latest software Fire OS 5.2.7.2 (648595120) and the Icebox version I have that worked on my 4k stick is version 3.15.5 beta.
All I had to do on the 4K stick to get it to work was choose simple ADB mode and then enter the ADB command using the app Remote ADB on my phone.
Code:
adb shell sh /sdcard/Android/data/com.catchingnow.icebox/files/start.sh
This doesn't seem work on V2 sticks.
Does anyone know how to get this working or a way to freeze apps without root on V2 sticks?
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A factory reset will re-enable the apps and a OTA will enable them, but here is what i use and i block OTA's
https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/
For example -
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

Michajin said:
A factory reset will re-enable the apps and a OTA will enable them, but here is what i use and i block OTA's
https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/
For example -
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
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Doesn't seem to work on V2 sticks.
Does anyone know how to freeze or disable apps on V2 sticks?

JUSTINMARMER said:
Doesn't seem to work on V2 sticks.
Does anyone know how to freeze or disable apps on V2 sticks?
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I guess i never tried it on the tank... i can look into it when i get some time. But question, why don't you just root it so you can have access to all this? It really inst hard and gives you so many options.

Michajin said:
I guess i never tried it on the tank... i can look into it when i get some time. But question, why don't you just root it so you can have access to all this? It really inst hard and gives you so many options.
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I don't have access to pc or a Linux machine to get it done.

And what apps are safe to disable? Can you share what you disabled? I don't use anything from Amazon besides prime video...

fndpena said:
And what apps are safe to disable? Can you share what you disabled? I don't use anything from Amazon besides prime video...
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This might help as far as what is or isn't safe to disable if you find a way to actually disable them.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...bloatware-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-t3674629/amp/

JUSTINMARMER said:
This might help as far as what is or isn't safe to disable if you find a way to actually disable them.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...bloatware-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-t3674629/amp/
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Have you ever tried Greenify? Maybe it works...

fndpena said:
Have you ever tried Greenify? Maybe it works...
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Let us know how it works out for you.

JUSTINMARMER said:
Let us know how it works out for you.
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I decided to try ice box too...
I can install the app and I can even run the command to start the service. The console shows "success" and the app opens after I run the command.
But I can't select the "Simple ADB" option in ice box. I tried using the remote control, a keyboard and even a mouse... The radio button doesn't get "checked" and I can go to the next step.
Does that means the service is not actually running? Same thing for you or you're not even getting the "success" message for the adb command?

fndpena said:
I decided to try ice box too...
I can install the app and I can even run the command to start the service. The console shows "success" and the app opens after I run the command.
But I can't select the "Simple ADB" option in ice box. I tried using the remote control, a keyboard and even a mouse... The radio button doesn't get "checked" and I can go to the next step.
Does that means the service is not actually running? Same thing for you or you're not even getting the "success" message for the adv command?
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Same. Endless loop.