Latest FireOS Update Puts a Stop to Apps Using ADB – Here's What You Need to Know!
The Golden Days of Fire TV Sideloading Are Coming To The End
A new PS7669/4007 update which Amazon has been rolling out over the last few days, blocks apps from being able to use ADB on FireOS devices.
ADB, or Android Debug Bridge, is a developer tool that lets your Android device communicate from a computer. It's handy for things like installing or testing apps, managing files, and fixing stuff on your Android phone using your computer. It's also required to sideload APKs to your Fire TV.
Amazon recently has become more serious about following in Roku and Apple's footsteps making it harder for users to use FireOS devices outside their walled garden. And it won't end there.
We reported recently that they are in the process of hiring staff to build their own VegaOS operating system and take complete control over their platform in the future. Therefore putting the final nail on their hardware being used to pirate free TV content.
Many third-party apps, such as Mouse Toggle and Launcher Manager, have been negatively impacted by this recent update. It seems like Amazon is intentionally targeting the ability to use custom launchers, potentially signaling the end of such workarounds. However, this move is causing unintended consequences, affecting various apps relying on the ADB feature.
As of now, the update is in its early rollout stage, and not everyone has received it yet. It's worth noting that similar restrictions may be implemented in future updates for FireOS5, OS6, and OS8.
To clarify, the current issue specifically affects ADB requests made by apps on the FireTV. ADB connections made from other devices are still operational, at least in the context of this update.
Enabling ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is necessary to sideload apps on a Fire TV because it allows a direct and secure communication channel between your computer and the Fire TV device. Think of it like a special pathway that lets you send and install apps from your computer onto the Fire TV.
By turning on ADB, you're essentially giving permission for your computer to talk to your Fire TV in a way that regular app installations don't allow. It's a bit like saying, "Hey, I trust this computer to send and manage apps on my Fire TV." This extra step ensures that only authorized devices can make changes to your Fire TV, maintaining security while enabling the sideloading process.
Since many buyers choose a Fire TV device simply because it's a low-cost way to sideload Free TV apps and avoid watching ad-supported or paid content on Amazon their ultimate goal is to permanently and completely disable sideloading on Fire TV Devices.
If sideloading is the primary reason you are looking at purchasing a Fire TV, don't waste your money. This $20 Android Streamer available at Walmart is a much better buy. And you can use it to sideload any Modded Android app you like.
If you want to continue to use your Fire TV the way you like, your only choice may be to block future updates.
Many 3rd Party Apps Affected
Many third-party apps, such as Mouse Toggle and Launcher Manager, have been negatively impacted by this recent update. It seems like Amazon is intentionally targeting the ability to use custom launchers, potentially signaling the end of such workarounds. However, this move is causing unintended consequences, affecting various apps relying on the ADB feature.
As of now, the update is in its early rollout stage, and not everyone has received it yet. It's worth noting that similar restrictions may be implemented in future updates for FireOS5, OS6, and OS8.
To clarify, the current issue specifically affects ADB requests made by apps on the FireTV. ADB connections made from other devices are still operational, at least in the context of this update.
The Ultimate Goal is to Kill Sideloading On Fire TV
Enabling ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is necessary to sideload apps on a Fire TV because it allows a direct and secure communication channel between your computer and the Fire TV device. Think of it like a special pathway that lets you send and install apps from your computer onto the Fire TV.
By turning on ADB, you're essentially giving permission for your computer to talk to your Fire TV in a way that regular app installations don't allow. It's a bit like saying, "Hey, I trust this computer to send and manage apps on my Fire TV." This extra step ensures that only authorized devices can make changes to your Fire TV, maintaining security while enabling the sideloading process.
Since many buyers choose a Fire TV device simply because it's a low-cost way to sideload Free TV apps and avoid watching ad-supported or paid content on Amazon their ultimate goal is to permanently and completely disable sideloading on Fire TV Devices.
If sideloading is the primary reason you are looking at purchasing a Fire TV, don't waste your money. This $20 Android Streamer available at Walmart is a much better buy. And you can use it to sideload any Modded Android app you like.
As one forum member put it quite elegently: "Reminder that Walmart has actual Google TV boxes for 20 bucks that you can do anything you want to.
I got one a year ago, made Kodi the only launcher (all its used for), and disabled internet with router parental controls. Works fantastic."
If you want to continue to use your Fire TV the way you like, your only choice may be to block future updates.
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