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[TUT] Easily remove Amazon's firelauncher and use any launcher (NO ROOT 5.3.1)

EDIT 09/23/16
I finally found a permanent solution to how to change fire launcher on the Amazon Fire without root. It works on any version (FireOS 5.3.1) on any tablet variant (7, HD 8, HD 10 etc...).
You can read the detailed tutorial at http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288310 but basically you run one command, must be done after reboot currently via adb shell:
Noval Launcher on Amazon Fire no-root:
Code:
nohup logcat -c; logcat | grep --line-buffered 'flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.amazon.firelauncher/.Launcher' | while read line; do am start com.teslacoilsw.launcher/.NovaLauncher; done &
That's it. Once you paste that into your adb shell you're done; you now have a default launcher programmatically set via ADB.
Optionally, you can install the modded firelauncher.apk so you can finally delete it without root .
(this is optional, you wont have any launcher after doing this! backup your old APK!!)
Code:
adb install -r -d com.amazon.firelauncher.apk
... as you can now see this will -r reinstall and -d downgrade the launcher, causing it to crash and never open.
Thanks for your support guys, I love android!
EDIT:
I have updated with a new method that is much better, the only negative to this new method is when you hit the home button, for a brief moment you see the firelauncher. Performance, speed, and bugs are perfect.
Just paste this code in adb shell, I'm working on setting up nohup to work with it, when you close adb it will stop working.. Going to bed for now though.
Code:
#!/bin/bash
am monitor | while read -r line; do
if [[ $line == *"firelauncher"* ]]
then
am start [B]com.newlauncher.launcher[/B]
fi
done
I'm new to the whole Android scene, and recently I had acquired an Amazon Fire HD 8. The only complaint about this tablet is the lack of Google Play and the horrible firelauncher. There is currently no root options available for the Fire HD modles 8 & 10, so I have spent the time to develop a temporary workaround.
Please take a quick look at the developmental thread I previously created so we can collaborate to make a more efficient version of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8...zon-fire-hd-8-10-remove-firelauncher-t3286646
Disclaimer:
If you plan on installing new applications/packages while this script is running you may have a hard time. Installing packages may take 2-10 minutes, or maybe not at all!
If you experience any problems you can undo everything by running the undo script attatched (unix), or by typing "adb shell ps | grep /system/bin/sh", you will see anywhere from 2-10 processes listed. For each type "adb shell kill -9 <pid>", pid would be the process ID, should be the first number you see on each line.
There is a small chance when you press the home button that it will load the regular firelauncher, do not fret, try again and it will go to whichever launcher you previously selected.
Performance may be slightly altered, if it becomes too bad to use try adjusting the script and change the interval at which it loops (set to 20 by default).
This is an alpha experiment, and I am a noob with Android so please bare with me
This is a noobish approach to disabling the firelauncher (com.amazon.firelauncher.apk), please do not judge it, this is also my first time releasing something for Android.
If you are using a unix operating system (like Linux or Mac), I have compiled a script that does the work for you! Windows users will have to wait and do it manually since I am unfamilar with batch (would someone like to help with this?)
Automatic Tool (easy, linux, mac only)
Step One:
Download the two script attachments:
remove_default_launcher.sh - disables amazon's firelauncher
re-endable_firelauncher(undo).sh - reverts the process, if you have any issues
Step Two:
Run the following commands to make the scripts executable:
Code:
chmod +x remove_default_launcher.sh
chmod +x re-endable_firelauncher(undo).sh
Run the tool to remove amazon's nasty launcher!
Code:
./remove_default_launcher.sh
Step Three:
The script should automatically do everything, when it's done, check your Fire. Keep pressing the home button and switching between applications until you get the "Change default launcher" dialogue, make sure you have an alternative launcher installed beforehand or else you won't have a launcher! When it's all working how it should be go to step four!
Step Four:
Simply exit out of your terminal window, do not type anything, just exit ADB. The script will continue running!
This is what a successful window looks like, whenever you have confirmed it is working, close out of the ADB window and end that process.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Manually (harder, windows)
Step One:
Open up a new ADB shell window and type
Code:
adb shell
Step Two:
Once you are in the shell window, simply copy and paste this line of code and press return. It is just a simple bash script that loops the command "install -r -d "/system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher/com.amazon.firelauncher.apk"" which will reinstall the firelauncher repeatedly, which temporary uninstalls it.
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
nohup
while :
do
kill $!
sleep 1 & pm install -r -d "/system/priv-app/com.amazon.firelauncher/com.amazon.firelauncher.apk" & sleep 20; kill $!
kill $!
done &
exit
#press enter now
After pressing enter, you can watch it go to work, or you can close out of the adb window and unplug your device, it will continue to run until you kill the shell processes or reboot the device. Make sure you have an alternative launcher already installed so it can easily be set as default. EDIT: Reboot may not reset it, which is cool but could be annoying. To turn off this wonderful feature open up adb shell and use "ls | grep shell" and kill using "kill <pid>" all releated processes to /bin/shell or whatever. It may take up to a minute to reset.
If you have any issues at all please comment and I will send you a private message with detailed instructions catered to your specific issue!
If you are a dev, take a look at my unix auto-install script, it may help you figure it out yourself as well. I need someone who understands batch to help me write a windows version .
I literally spent about 45 minutes working on this noobish approach, so if you find bugs or want to modify the script, simply post in the comments your version and why you think it is more efficient. If you want to help make a dedicated and more efficient approach to this, check out the development thread here (there are alternative methods here too):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8...zon-fire-hd-8-10-remove-firelauncher-t3286646
This appears to be a very stable system actually, I recommend everyone does this to the Fire HD tablets!
I hope this helps someone, if this helps you please give me a thanks so I know it

Confused as to why you'd post this here after using the correct forum section for the HD8 and 10 already.

Pond-life said:
Confused as to why you'd post this here after using the correct forum section for the HD8 and 10 already.
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I was not sure whether it was the correct forum actually, it is stable enough to use for all versions of Fire now, so I posted for users who do not want to root their device, but hate the launcher. If you think it is in the wrong place I will remove it promptly. I actually did post this in the wrong spot.. It is in development instead... At least there will not be any flaming here
I have also noticed 6x more downloads in 1/5 of the time this thread has been posted compared to the other.

I have updated with a new method that is much better, the only negative to this new method is when you hit the home button, for a brief moment you see the firelauncher. Performance, speed, and bugs are perfect.
Just paste this code in adb shell, I'm working on setting up nohup to work with it, when you close adb it will stop working.. Going to bed for now though.
Code:
#!/bin/bash
am monitor | while read -r line; do
if [[ $line == *"firelauncher"* ]]
then
am start [B]com.newlauncher.launcher[/B]
fi
done

Good job on this!

glitch3yf0x said:
Good job on this!
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No problem, hopefully I will find some more time to work on this in the future .
I am glad you like it.

nyln said:
If you are using a unix operating system (like Linux or Mac), I have compiled a script that does the work for you! Windows users will have to wait and do it manually since I am unfamilar with batch (would someone like to help with this?)
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If you're still in need, I'd be happy to help port it to windows!

as for me,on windows, worked simply:
adb shell
pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher
to enable the fire launcher again,
adb shell
pm unhide com.amazon.firelauncher

This is one of the best thread for Fire OS world! Can't wait for you to perfect this.
P.S: Plz, someone here port it to Windows.

Does it work on Fire 5.3.1 ?

Please message me if you want me to keep working on this. After the root I stopped.

working great. And how to restore in the laucher back?
I am in Win10

update: After reboot, it turns back to original FireOS launcher. Is there a way to make it auto applied?

ttcontributor said:
update: After reboot, it turns back to original FireOS launcher. Is there a way to make it auto applied?
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I will do some work on it. I am not an android developer, so maybe i will write a python application.

nyln said:
I will do some work on it. I am not an android developer, so maybe i will write a python application.
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It's great to hear you still have your hands on this

nerakkaren said:
as for me,on windows, worked simply:
adb shell
pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher
to enable the fire launcher again,
adb shell
pm unhide com.amazon.firelauncher
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If I am not mistaken, this will only bennefit those who have a rooted device. Fire 7 and HD 8 got updated via OTA removing my root. I am now working on a better way right now .
Please PM or Thank me if you're interested in this, it'll come out faster if I know people are waiting

I finally found a permanent solution to how to change fire launcher on the Amazon Fire without root. It works on any version (FireOS 5.3.1) on any tablet variant (7, HD 8, HD 10 etc...).
You can read the detailed tutorial at http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288310 but basically you run one command, must be done after reboot currently via adb shell:
Noval Launcher on Amazon Fire no-root:
Code:
nohup logcat -c; logcat | grep --line-buffered 'flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.amazon.firelauncher/.Launcher' | while read line; do am start com.teslacoilsw.launcher/.NovaLauncher; done &
That's it. Once you paste that into your adb shell you're done; you now have a default launcher programmatically set via ADB.
Optionally, you can install the modded firelauncher.apk so you can finally delete it without root .
Thanks for your support guys, I love android!

Here is a teaser of my application:

[email protected]:/ $ adb install -r -d com.amazon.firelauncher.apk
/system/bin/sh: adb: not found
im getting this error, so i still c the default launcher for a couple of seconds before it goes to nova launcher

ahac85 said:
[email protected]:/ $ adb install -r -d com.amazon.firelauncher.apk
/system/bin/sh: adb: not found
im getting this error, so i still c the default launcher for a couple of seconds before it goes to nova launcher
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You are already inside adb shell, type exit then type it again silly

How To Remove Ads & Bloatware? Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen)

I am tryng to remove the bloatware from the Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen) that i recently buy in the prime days.
Do i need Root acces for that?
Lets say i want to remove the parental control (package: com.amazon.parentalcontrols)
I do as follows:
1. Open an ADB command window
2. Type "adb devices" to make sure the fire is connected
3. Type "adb shell"
4. Which command should i write to delete the pakage?
Thank you in advance

jpa1911 said:
I am tryng to remove the bloatware from the Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen) that i recently buy in the prime days.
Do i need Root acces for that?
Lets say i want to remove the parental control (package: com.amazon.parentalcontrols)
I do as follows:
1. Open an ADB command window
2. Type "adb devices" to make sure the fire is connected
3. Type "adb shell"
4. Which command should i write to delete the pakage?
Thank you in advance
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You need root, yes.
There is a root procedure that is fully working (I've done it myself and can confirm it works)
If all you wish to do is uninstall a few packages then you might be happy just using mtk-su which is essential for the full rooting procedure.
To answer your exact question, you need to type 'pm disable com.amazon.parentalcontrols'
(This will disable the package rather than uninstall)
I believe that to actually uninstall you'd need 'pm uninstall -k user1 com.amaz..........' (please feel free to correct me if I've got this syntax incorrect)
Edit 2 add
Link for thread with root instructions
https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...ire-7-2019-mustang-unbrick-downgrade-t3944365

To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
Code:
adb shell settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
adb shell settings put global ksoHash 0
//Reboot your device. (Do not copy this comment)
adb reboot

AmznUser444 Dev said:
To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
Code:
adb shell settings put global LOCKSCREEN_AD_ENABLED 0
adb shell settings put global ksoHash 0
//Reboot your device. (Do not copy this comment)
adb reboot
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i did this and the ads come back after a while. is there something else I need to do?

AdvilSmith said:
To disable the lock screen ads, just type this command on your PC
i did this and the ads come back after a while. is there something else I need to do?
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Of course they did. The member who gave that guidance has no idea what he is talking about.

DB126 said:
Of course they did. The member who gave that guidance has no idea what he is talking about.
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Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?

AdvilSmith said:
Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?
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Root the device or try disabling like this (i have heard they can get re-enabled, but it worked for me so far on my hd10)
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
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso

AdvilSmith said:
Alright then, is there something I can do that doesn't involve giving amazon $15 to disable ads?
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The best option (if unrooted) is to call Amazon and tell them you find the ads offensive. They will almost always disable at no charge without a fuss.
The "pm disable-user ..." method trafficked in many threads is a non-durable measure that can be easily reversed by Amazon via OTA updates. However, the commands are easy to reapply when the ads rematerialize. And they will rematerialize if history is any guide.

Remove Sprint apps and get rid of Sprint activation warning on unlocked Sprint G8

I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
rldev said:
Remove Sprint from LG G8
We are removing the following files. See bottom for some notes. If you are using the floating bar, disable it or adb may not work.
Caller Id
Carrier device manager
Carrier Hub
MCM Client
Mobile Installer
Sprint Mobile Framework Support
Sprint Service
Software Update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lookout
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coremobility.app.vnotes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.w.installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ms.cdm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.zone
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ecid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.extension
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.care
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ce.updater
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.sprintnativewfc.smf
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sprint.ms.smf.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.sprintserver
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
NOTE: The last line will remove the Sprint Activation at boot. There are 3 of these that come up when you search in the app.
I don't know how to get rid of the Sprint bootup. The last one I purchased had it removed, so it is possible. Someone let me know.
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Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
Sources

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Will the device be able to receive software updates after this?

kimush said:
Will the device be able to receive software updates after this?
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Yep. Just got one today actually.

Hi. thanks for the info and the procedure. all went fine on my LG V50 thinq from Sprint (LM-V450PM). some interesting data is that I could get rid of the Sprint bootup performing a hard reset with the key convination before turning the phone on. I could not say if the device will be able to receive software updates after all these procedures because I already had it updated before to android 10. now the phone seems to be running a clean official rom. hope to hear about some root news for this device.

i am stumped at #9. was the next step" CD<path address>?" because that did not work.
then i tried to skip it to enter abd devices in cmd and that didn't work either.
could someone please answer if it's not too much trouble?

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Hi, mate!
The Sprint boot up animation is still present after following the procedure. by the way, 2 commands (somewhere in the middle of the list) read "failure (not installed for 0). what does this mean?
i truly appreciate your work, mate.

brandontw said:
Yep. Just got one today actually.
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Hi mate. So my LG G8X can still receive update, right? Although the LG software update is already gone from the update center section?

biscuitcrust said:
i am stumped at #9. was the next step" CD<path address>?" because that did not work.
then i tried to skip it to enter abd devices in cmd and that didn't work either.
could someone please answer if it's not too much trouble?
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replace <path address> with (if you simply downloaded it and unzipped it) example: Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.5-windows\platform-tools so it'll be "cd Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.5-windows\platform-tools"

Do you think this process will allow WiFi calling to work on T-Mobile?

It worked perfectly but i would like to install stock rom for this device without bloatware and that one that does not have to do these steps every time I reset the phone. Can somebody help me to find that rom 'cause i found a lot of regions and i don't know wich one is the one i need.

when doing this process is there a risk of brick? It is the first time that I will try

Lennylegendary said:
when doing this process is there a risk of brick? It is the first time that I will try
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modding anything theres always a risk but if it bootloops you might just have to go to recovery and do a hard rest

brandontw said:
I just picked up a "renewed" unlocked G8 thinq (Model LM-G820UM) on Amazon for a pretty good price. I'm using it on ATT prepaid, but its got a Sprint logo on startup. It also complained about network activation at every startup, but otherwise worked fine.
Combined with the fine work of rldev, here's a guide to remove the bloatware and ditch that activation message. It will still say sprint on bootup/shutdown, but other than that, no way I can tell its a sprint phone.
Just wanted to shout out and say thanks! Worked perfectly.
I'll add some info for noobs just to contribute and make it easier for people in the future..
To get ADB working (windows):
Get and install LG USB drivers from here: http://tool.lime.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
Get the ADB binary from here: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Unzip it somewhere on your computer you can keep track of.
On your phone, go to Settings and tap on About Phone. Find the Build Number and tap on it 7 times to enable Developer Options.
Now enter Developer Options and find USB Debugging. Enable it.
Plug your phone into the computer and change it from “charge only” mode to “file transfer (MTP)” mode.
On your computer, open a CMD prompt (windows key, type cmd, hit enter)
Change directory to the folder you unzipped with the adb binary (CD <folder path>)
enter the following command: adb devices
You will see that the system is starting the ADB daemon. If this is your first time running ADB, you will see a prompt on your phone asking you to authorize a connection with the computer. Grant it.
Now if you re-run the adb devices command, the terminal will print the serial number of your device. If so, then you’re ready to move on.
Enter the following command: adb shell
Now run each of the commands from the post above
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Hello can you assist me

Disabling Sprint Activation for non-Sprint Networks (on Mac)
1) Enable Developer options on G8X ThinQ.
Go to Settings > About Phone > Software info and then tap Build number a few times to enable Developer Mode. Accept warning. In the now available "Developer Options" settings, enable USB debugging.
2) Connect the phone to Mac through USB. No additional drivers need to be installed.
2) Following these instructions to install adb and issue commands on Mac
Install and Use ADB and Fastboot on Mac [How to]
If you want to use ADB commands in Mac terminal, you'll have to download and install ADB and Fastboot on Mac or you'll get 'not found' error.
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I placed the unzipped platform tools in the Application folder.
3) list potentially unneeded Sprint packages to uninstall.
./adb shell pm list packages | grep sprint
For all packages:
./adb shell pm list packages
3) Check for the existence of com.lge.lgdmsclientspr, the service which initiates the Sprint activation at boot.
./adb shell pm list packages -f com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
or without -f
./adb shell pm list packages com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
4) Uninstall/Disable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr package
Uninstall
./adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Reinstall later
./adb shell pm install-existing com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Alternatively,
Disable
./adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
Enable
./adb shell pm enable com.lge.lgdmsclientspr
5) Confirm packages enabled or disabled
List all enabled apps filtered by "sprint":
./adb shell pm list packages -e | grep sprint
List all disabled apps
./adb shell pm list packages -d
6) Reboot the device by ADB command
./adb reboot
In Windows, the adb shell command is started as follows:
Windows Command Prompt: adb shell pm list packages -d
Windows PowerShell: .\adb

question 1: is it recommended to remove the (active european) sim card before injecting those commands or does it not affect the system change anyway?
question 2: although my refurbed G8 from California works with a german sim card, it seems the phone itself still has a country lock, due to not accepting european LG Smartworld login. It only offers login possibility via US, Canadian and Mexican LG accounts. Will this restriction be overridden after the here mentioned debrand codes initiation?

Say hello to LADB, a local ADB shell without needing root or a computer!

Hey there XDA! I'm here to show off a new Android app I've published that I think a certain audience may find useful.
Ever heard of ADB? If not, you likely won't need this app. But for those of you who have used or encountered ADB in the past, you know that you usually need a PC to shell into your phone. While yes, apps such as Termux exist, they don't have elevated privileges as ADB does.
Behold, LADB! A truly local ADB shell server. That means no root, no computer, and no hassle.
Here's how it works. LADB bundles an ADB server within the app libraries and extracts it upon runtime (W^X compliant). Normally, this server cannot connect to itself because it requires an active USB connection to be visible. However, Android's Wireless ADB Debugging feature allows the server and the client to speak to each other through localhost. LADB initializes the ADB server and asks to connect to localhost, solving this limitation.
So, what can you do with it? Well, anything that ordinarily uses "adb shell <command>" can now be done locally. That means granting apps special privileges for things like SystemUI Tuner, many logcat apps, and generally anything else that needs elevated privileges. That's not all though. You can disable system apps using pm disable-user com.android.whatever, you can enable and disable system overlays with cmd overlay, you can get a logcat with logcat -d | tail -n 20, and the possibilities go on.
Here's the link to the app. It is paid, and it's actually my first paid app in a very long time. If you just need to use the ADB server for a minute, you can buy the app, use it for a few minutes, and then refund it through the store (don't tell Google).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.ladb
Note, this app is also open source! I'm a huge fan of FOSS so I went ahead and published the app on GitHub so that anyone can compile the app for themselves for free. Any purchases through the Google Play store can be considered as donations <3.
https://github.com/tytydraco/ladb
I'm always available for support if you encounter any issues either by direct message, by telegram (@tytydraco), or by email [email protected]. I'll also be answering questions in the comments of this post. Enjoy!

Reserved for any updates or questions

Hi! I bought this app few minutes ago. I haven't tied yet. Can I use this app on 2 phones with the same google account or I have to pay twice?

badmania98 said:
Hi! I bought this app few minutes ago. I haven't tied yet. Can I use this app on 2 phones with the same google account or I have to pay twice?
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You only need to pay once for it to be in your library

” While we tested this and found it working on essentially every modern Android phone sold in the US in the last four years, not every device is guaranteed to have the Wireless Debugging feature. It's part of AOSP, Android's open source code base, but OEMs sometimes remove functionality from their skinned versions of Android. If your phone doesn't have this option, sadly, LADB won't work for you. ”
Unfortunately my Mate 30 Pro has not this option.
LE: I managed to work.

Anybody tried to use appops https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rikka.appops using ladb?
Is there a way to automate some task, for example after reboot?
Unfortunately my galaxy note 10+ has no wireless adb so i can't try but i hope it will come with android 11...

Yes, well...

alessandro_xda said:
Anybody tried to use appops https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rikka.appops using ladb?
Is there a way to automate some task, for example after reboot?
Unfortunately my galaxy note 10+ has no wireless adb so i can't try but i hope it will come with android 11...
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I quote myself...
I've a galaxy note 10+ (exynos) on android 10 and in the developer options there is no wireless debugging toggle, nevertheless ladb works!
Now a question: is it possible to execute "adb backup' or 'adb restore' in some way?

alessandro_xda said:
I quote myself...
I've a galaxy note 10+ (exynos) on android 10 and in the developer options there is no wireless debugging toggle, nevertheless ladb works!
Now a question: is it possible to execute "adb backup' or 'adb restore' in some way?
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This functionality is on it's way

alessandro_xda said:
I quote myself...
I've a galaxy note 10+ (exynos) on android 10 and in the developer options there is no wireless debugging toggle, nevertheless ladb works!
Now a question: is it possible to execute "adb backup' or 'adb restore' in some way?
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What do you mean by work? can you prompt an adb command?
I've the same device and it doesn't work (NO wireless ADB in devOpts) just waiting
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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when I press reset it gives me this message
And FC's.
Using v1.1.2 under Android 10 with rootfs.
Thanks

rypz79 said:
What do you mean by work? can you prompt an adb command?
I've the same device and it doesn't work (NO wireless ADB in devOpts) just waiting
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when I press reset it gives me this message
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And FC's.
Using v1.1.2 under Android 10 with rootfs.
Thanks
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I've just typed ls

alessandro_xda said:
I've just typed lsView attachment 5170783
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I've no idea why it's not working on my SM-N975F (N10+)
Say what ROM are you using? what kernel? do you have root access (magisk)?
TnXaLoT

rypz79 said:
I've no idea why it's not working on my SM-N975F (N10+)
Say what ROM are you using? what kernel? do you have root access (magisk)?
TnXaLoT
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I'm on stock rom (unrooted)
I think you only need to start the wireless connection using the cable connected to a pc and then the wireless adb will survive until next reboot

No wireless abd option on A50

I have ladb up and running but I am having trouble getting basic advanced commands to function.
When I enter:
adb shell pwd
It returns:
system/bin/sh: <stdin>[24]: adb: inaccessible or not found
It returns this for every adb command I have tried.

what happens if I disable the system keyboard (Gboard) on my oppo? I'm using SwiftKey and it "fights" with gboard autocorrection...

Tuvor said:
I have ladb up and running but I am having trouble getting basic advanced commands to function.
When I enter:
adb shell pwd
It returns:
system/bin/sh: <stdin>[24]: adb: inaccessible or not found
It returns this for every adb command I have tried.
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It isn't really a bug. On pc you would always type something like adb {acction} {parameters}. Adb - is the program which is going to be executed so in windows it will be adb.exe (it contains server for adb interface). Action - specifies what adb server should do, so things like devices - list adb devices, shell - open android shell. The last one contains parameters for action, so if you used shell as action it takes shell command as parameter. In this situation, when we use local shell we need to skip adb shell part because we don't have a whole adb server like adb.exe on windows with a lot more options, because we are always using just this adb shell functionality.

pawloland said:
It isn't really a bug. On pc you would always type something like adb {acction} {parameters}. Adb - is the program which is going to be executed so in windows it will be adb.exe (it contains server for adb interface). Action - specifies what adb server should do, so things like devices - list adb devices, shell - open android shell. The last one contains parameters for action, so if you used shell as action it takes shell command as parameter. In this situation, when we use local shell we need to skip adb shell part because we don't have a whole adb server like adb.exe on windows with a lot more options, because we are always using just this adb shell functionality.
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could you please explain this like I was completely stupid?
I am trying to get running the SystemUITuner. When I enter the path with cd / /storage/emulated/0/Download/platform ecc LADB doesnt show anything. I think that should be ok. But when I then enter ./adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS it tells me "permission dinied".
What am I doing wrong?

mathias.ngr said:
could you please explain this like I was completely stupid?
I am trying to get running the SystemUITuner. When I enter the path with cd / /storage/emulated/0/Download/platform ecc LADB doesnt show anything. I think that should be ok. But when I then enter ./adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS it tells me "permission dinied".
What am I doing wrong?
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You don't need to type " adb shell"....just type pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
See if that works

Ryano89 said:
You don't need to type " adb shell"....just type pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
See if that works
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That worked. Thanks a lot and have a nice sunday!

How To Guide How to debloat Galaxy Tab S8 ♻️

In this guide we will see step by step how to debloat the Galaxy Tab S8​
First of all we have to enable: Developer Options
Settings->About tablet->Software information->(tap 7 times)Build number
After that we will enable: OEM Unlocking & USB Debbuging
Settings->Developer Options->OEM Unlocking(ON) & USB Debbuging(ON)
On the next step we need to download & install : ADB & Fastboot tools
Once you install the tools, connect your {Tablet} - {PC}
Select: USB Debbuging & Open your: Terminal
We are almost there
Now i will make a short explanation in order to understand what are we doing exactly & how we will do it.
What is ADB?
ADB provides us with commands that can be used to debug Android devices,
installing or uninstalling apps and getting information about a connected device.
adb shell
This command activates the remote shell command console on the connected Android smartphone or tablet.
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0
Using this, you can easily uninstall the unwanted system apps. To be able to execute it, you must issue 'adb shell' command first.
You can then use 'pm uninstall -k --user 0' followed by the Android app package name as shown below.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.whatsapp_2.20.apk
This command can help you if you want to remove all the bloatware from your phone.
Please note that most system apps don't have the 'Uninstall' option on the device but this command works magically.
If you don't know the app package name for the apps you want to remove, you can use adb shell pm list packages to find it out.
adb shell pm list packages
Using the above ADB Shell command, you can print the list of the app package names for all apps installed on your Android device.
You can use this command with different parameters to get a more specific list of app packages.
For instance, if you want to list the system apps only, use
adb shell pm list packages -s
In order to list all third-party apps installed on your Android phone or tablet, you issue the following command.
adb shell pm list packages -3
Do you want ADB Shell to show the list of all enabled or disabled apps on your device,
try the command with '-d' (disabled apps) and '-e' (for enabled apps) parameter.
adb shell pm list packages -d
adb shell pm list packages -e
Now, if pm list command troubles you or you are unsure that you are making the right choice you should stop right there
(uninstalling the wrong app might harm your tablet's operating system) and use another method for identifying which app you want to uninstall.
(GUI method - Graphical User Interface) For example: APK Inspector will provide you with a detailed list of installed packages (plus their icon) on your device, once you select an app, extra details will be shown to you & that's how you will get the correct name.of.the.app
Thanks for your time ❤​

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I really appreciate this write-up it has been a big help..
I use my OnePlus 9 pro with ADB and fastboot for Android NDK to debloat..
and that application inspector is a God send so again. thank you
I don't know if it was just a fluke or what but when I rebooted after successfully deleting digital well-being my tablet booted up super fast...
either way I'm good.

Awesome thanks for the tip. Is using "install" put the app back if I screw up something?

So it really doesn't uninstall just uninstalls from your app draw?

striker59 said:
So it really doesn't uninstall just uninstalls from your app draw?
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For the os, it is like it has been uninstalled. But you don't free disk space, as the data of the app are still there. They just been hidden from os. That's why you can have back the app again just with an adb command again.

Man I used this to shut down numerous apps on all of my Android devices. Samsung and Verizon apps. Thanks!

Went back in to uninstall more apps. Device is recognized but adb shell won't load. The last time I used adb it was for my phone.

Figured it out, had to revoke USB debugging on my tablet. Delete on the computer c:user.android and restart (actual path on the computer could be different than what I stated).

Hi there.
Can anyone confirm, if it is save to remove the phone app from the device since it is connected to this samsung feature "calls/ messages on other Galaxy devices"? Actually i fully wanne get rid of this feature and app since i don´t use a galaxy phone.
Can someone share experiences/ideas according this topic?

Stogie87 said:
Hi there.
Can anyone confirm, if it is save to remove the phone app from the device since it is connected to this samsung feature "calls/ messages on other Galaxy devices"? Actually i fully wanne get rid of this feature and app since i don´t use a galaxy phone.
Can someone share experiences/ideas according this topic?
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I have Debloated it (adb frozen) months ago. Didn't have any problem. You can always enable it again.

Am I right? If i debloat I don't clean up the system space used from the os ?

nofear5888 said:
Am I right? If i debloat I don't clean up the system space used from the os ?
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You won't earn more free space. Apps are still there after Debloating.

sosimple said:
For the os, it is like it has been uninstalled. But you don't free disk space, as the data of the app are still there. They just been hidden from os. That's why you can have back the app again just with an adb command again.
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@striker59
You remove the app for the current user but its still inside system's root directory.
You don't gain storage.
What you can achieve tho if you remove/disable the unnecessary services without causing softbrik or error spamming 'service has stop working' is a lightweight $user who uses less ram, your phone's overall performance is better and the battery reduction is slower.