How To Uninstall Pre Installed Apps From Kindle Fire

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***This will NOT work on FireOS 5.4.0.1 If your device hasn't updated to that version, it is advisable to IMMEDIATELY 'uninstall DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk.***

I can confirm this is working on the Fire HD . Here is the article from XDA with detailed instructions for newbies. Like all other hacks or tricks, I cannot be held responsible for any possible permanent damage you may cause to your devices.

**NOTE**
A factory rest will restore all SYSTEM/Amazon apps you 'uninstalled.' So if you mess your tablet, you can at least start over.

**WARNINGS**
1) If you plan on installing 3rd party apps to replace the Amazon apps you uninstalled, please install and setup your 3rd party apps BEFORE uninstalling Amazon apps. In many cases, installing replacement apps after the uninstalling of Amazon apps, causes some 3rd party apps to malfunction. You will then have to uninstall the 3rd party app or do a reset.

2) Uninstalling Fire Launcher, Retail Demo, some oobe and Whisper apps, *WILL* disable your home button. If you uninstall any parental controls, your camera picture roll will not work. Recommend installing replacement camera and gallery before uninstalling Amazon's. As of July 27, 2017 9:20am a *pre uninstall* fix exists to make sure your home button stays functional. If you already uninstalled the apps listed in the following link, you will have to perform a reset and download the tool linked just below, or if you prefer manually uninstalling the apps, *avoid uninstalling*: com.amazon.kor.demo, com.amazon.firelauncher and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe. You can also edit the tool's .bat to keep the apps you want. This link lists all the apps you can uninstall, that will NOT affect the home button. The three listed at the top should NOT be uninstalled.

** Gloating **

1) A tool has been created that allows this process to happen automatically. A huge thanks to 'savvytechwinner' for helping for months to get us to this stage and an even bigger thanks for creating the tool, something I have no idea how to do.

2) A little gloating: We've scored a great write up on Liliputing!

                                  adb shell $ pm list packages $ pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>

Example: (this removes Amazon video)

                                  adb shell $ pm list packages $pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.avod

Last edited: Aug 31, 2017

                                    adb shell $ pm list packages $ pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>

I just removed the Appstore.

Do you know if it is possible to install an application again? I mean after unistalling a system package.
I uninstalled the firelauncher so now Nova it is loading by default during boot. Nice but the Home button is still not working.

Last edited: Jul 14, 2017

Do you know if it is possible to install an application again? I mean after unistalling a system package.
I uninstalled the firelauncher so now Nova it is loading by default during boot. Nice but the Home button is still not working.

Very cool! Look in accessibility and see if there is an option for the home button. EDIT: I don't Know if you can or not. According to link, you can if you factory reset.

Last edited: Jul 14, 2017

Very cool! Look in accessibility and see if there is an option for the home button. EDIT: I don't Know if you can or not. According to link, you can if you factory reset.

I think that there is something else between Firelauncher and the Home button. Otherwise, I don't understand why the home button is never working... I have the feeling that the home button that we see is not really the Android Home button.

But on the other hand, If Firelauncher is dissable using root, then the home button can be assigned to any other launcher. So why it doesn work with hide/uninstall?

I think that there is something else between Firelauncher and the Home button. Otherwise, I don't understand why the home button is never working... I have the feeling that the home button that we see is not really the Android Home button.
But on the other hand, If Firelauncher is dissable using root, then the home button can be assigned to any other launcher. So why it doesn work with hide/uninstall?

I have a feeling a lot of what Amazon shows us, is not 'real.' I don't think the Accessibility controls at the bottom of Accessibility actually do anything at all. You can see my post here on how this could very well be the case.

In regards to the home button, this might work, it might not.

                                  adb shell $ settings put secure user_setup_complete 1

If somehow you managed to disable the home button in ABD by accident or something, that code will enable it again.

Firelauncher is linked to Prime Photos and at least Videos. At least those three are linked and it has something to do with syncing. I haven't been able to disable that yet. Of course if you get rid of the three, that problem is solved.

Last edited: Jul 15, 2017

I haven't been able to disable that yet. Of course if you get rid of the three, that problem is solved.

What do you mean? What problem is solved if I get rid of the three?

Seems to work pretty well. Installed nova launcher and then removed the firelauncher . Home button not working but another thread i read suggested installing 'multi action home button' from play store. From there change 'action on click' and select application, then choose nova launcher. So far so good. Will have a play about and see what else can be uninstalled later on.

Seems to work pretty well. Installed nova launcher and then removed the firelauncher . Home button not working but another thread i read suggested installing 'multi action home button' from play store. From there change 'action on click' and select application, then choose nova launcher. So far so good. Will have a play about and see what else can be uninstalled later on.

Did the above code work to re-enable the home button?

                                adb shell $ settings put secure user_setup_complete 1

What do you mean? What problem is solved if I get rid of the three?

If I recall, can't you set up the docking button in Nova to be 'home'? If so, you can get rid of the three packages.

Did the above code work to re-enable the home button?

No. It is not having any effect. It seems that the home button is doing different when it is pressed without firelauncher installed.

When Firelauncher is uninstalled and Home is pressed, nothing happens, except if you press the Square and then Home then something strange happens (black screen -> Wallpaper -> Lock Screen -> Launcher if it is unlocked)

Is it possible to replace firelauncher with another laucher but keep the same name... (without root)

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Seems to work pretty well. Installed nova launcher and then removed the firelauncher . Home button not working but another thread i read suggested installing 'multi action home button' from play store. From there change 'action on click' and select application, then choose nova launcher. So far so good. Will have a play about and see what else can be uninstalled later on.

Did you manage to use another 'multi action home button' successfully? I tried with 'Home2 Shortcut' but nothing...

No. It is not having any effect. It seems that the home button is doing different when it is pressed without firelauncher installed.
When Firelauncher is uninstalled and Home is pressed, nothing happens, except if you press the Square and then Home then something strange happens (black screen -> Wallpaper -> Lock Screen -> Launcher if it is unlocked)

Is it possible to replace firelauncher with another laucher but keep the same name... (without root)
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Did you manage to use another 'multi action home button' successfully? I tried with 'Home2 Shortcut' but nothing...

I have done all of the above as well, and I'm getting the same results as you are. I'm hoping a simple solution comes along

Did the above code work to re-enable the home button?

                                  adb shell $ settings put secure user_setup_complete 1

Nope, didnt restore function of the home button I am afraid

. On restarting it went through a quick optimising apps before it went to lockscreen and it removed the setting i had set for home button via the multi-action home app.

Did you manage to use another 'multi action home button' successfully? I tried with 'Home2 Shortcut' but nothing...

I am using an app that I downloaded from play store and multi-action home button is the name of it. Seems to be working fine from what I can tell. Basically adds a small button above current home button.

I have done all of the above as well, and I'm getting the same results as you are. I'm hoping a simple solution comes along

See here. If you are using this method, make sure to enable home button detect in accessibility.

EDIT: Now I recall it having to do with Alexa and having that option activated on long pressing home as well as the home button detect. If you got rid of Alexa, there's your (and my) problem I suspect.

Last edited: Jul 15, 2017

See here. If you are using this method, make sure to enable home button detect in accessibility.

So far, the solution that I like more is uninstall the firelauncher and use "Multi-Action Home Button". It is not perfect but the hijack scrip is having a glitch that I don't like.

So far, the solution that I like more is uninstall the firelauncher and use "Multi-Action Home Button". It is not perfect but the hijack scrip is having a glitch that I don't like.

I will try it. Nova keeps going between it and what's left of the ridiculous Amazon wallpaper/desktop. I will get a black screen for a few seconds once, sometimes twice before Nova kicks back in. Has that been fixed yet?

I will try it. Nova keeps going between it and what's left of the ridiculous Amazon wallpaper/desktop. I will get a black screen for a few seconds once, sometimes twice before Nova kicks back in. Has that been fixed yet?

No. I have the same black screen and wallpaper. But Only when I press Home button after the square button. I realized that the "Multi-Action Home Button" overlaps the keyboard

There is no app that replace the 3 buttons just where they are? I saw several apps to customize the buttons but none of them is able to change the applications associated to each.

So if i'm using "Multi-action home" is there a way to hide the default home button? Pretty much ready to just root this thing :/

No. I have the same black screen and wallpaper. But Only when I press Home button after the square button. I realized that the "Multi-Action Home Button" overlaps the keyboard
There is no app that replace the 3 buttons just where they are? I saw several apps to customize the buttons but none of them is able to change the applications associated to each.

I was just looking fora home screen setting when I just realized...Firelauncher has a home screen setting activity. You can reinstall Firelauncher by searching for it in a file manager like Total Commander. Only problem is you're stuck with it unless there's a way to use the home screen settings in Firelauncher's activity, but get rid of the actual launcher. There's where our home button is.

I was able to install Evie launcher and unistall fire launcher and have no problems with the home button. Maybe it has something to do with Nova?

I was just looking fora home screen setting when I just realized...Firelauncher has a home screen setting activity. You can reinstall Firelauncher by searching for it in a file manager like Total Commander. Only problem is you're stuck with it unless there's a way to use the home screen settings in Firelauncher's activity, but get rid of the actual launcher. There's where our home button is.

You are too good. I can't follow you with my knowledge...
Where do you see and how do you enter into the Firelauncher settings activity?
And where is located Firelauncher to re-install it with Total commander?

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I was able to install Evie launcher and unistall fire launcher and have no problems with the home button. Maybe it has something to do with Nova?

Can you give more details? What FireOS do you have? Did you Hide or uninstall Firelauncher? What order did you use? :fingers-crossed:

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