Block Amazon System Updates

Streaming Devices / Hardware
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This worked perfectly on my newer firestick, however when I type in the Network IP address from my second firestick, it continues to say it is not connected to the network. I have tried going into the developer option and take the ABD debugging off and again I tried to have the ADB debugging on, neither one helps.
Any suggestions?
I’m stuck one again.

Thank you so much
Linda Chrysler

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What operating system version is on your second firestick? If it is OS6 or OS7 just use the debloat or update blocker apps. If it is an older OS then you’ll need to use the ADB Shell commands. You aren’t trying to use the same IP address from the first firestick on the second firestick are you?

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Thanks Jayhawks659, I used the TechDoctorUK that you suggested and it worked fine. My question now is, I’m probably going to get a Firestick 4K Max very soon and will I need to do this with that version as well?

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Up to you. You don’t have to do anything. It’s all speculation on if/when Amazon starts blocking stuff. Once they push an update there’s probably no going back though.

That being said, I did discover a way to bypass the automatic update when you register a new device. So if Amazon ever does get to the point of blocking stuff via pushing system updates you will be able to do a factory reset on an older device and bypass the update when you register it again.

  1. Turn on your mobile hotspot on your phone.
  2. Get to the part where you connect to a network and connect to your hotspot.
  3. As soon as it says “getting updates” disconnect your hotspot.
  4. On the next page that says network error, hold down the back and menu buttons at the same time for a couple seconds to enter VoiceView mode.
  5. Push the back button to exit VoiceView mode (with your hotspot still disconnected).
  6. You should now be at the registration page. Go ahead and enter your Amazon credentials and turn your hotspot back on to connect.
  7. As soon as your account registers and you get to the home page, proceed to use your preferred method of blocking system updates.
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Thanks, Jayhawk. Given that, I will l probably block updates and keep an eye out for what the new updates involve via Troypoint.

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This is why I refuse to buy another firestick.
I’m saving up for something better where I can download content to even if just a flash drive.