It sounds like the new updates being released for Fire TV Sticks / Cubes, etc. is blocking Launcher Manager and Wolf Launcher or other launchers from working properly. If your device hasn’t received the update yet, you can block Amazon updates with this tutorial. [image] Block Amazon Fire…

Thanks, i have my new oled tv, pc, ugoos and a firestick so im good aha. But i do want one to try it out.

hello eve3eryone i would like to know when u use the debloat app and u delete stuff or icon do i have to do a system restore to get everything back?

System restore will put everything back that originally came with it. Any app you added will need to be re-installed. Re-installing isn’t that big of a deal, but if you use Tivimate I would strongly suggest you do make a backup of that app. That way you can restore all your playlists, groups, and f…

If you’re referring to the TDUK debloat tool box puting a check in a box activates that function, if you want everything enabled, you can put a checkmark in the box on the top right, reversing this will reverse the changes you made. No need to completely reset to factory, unless of course you want t…

Yeah, the older ones are gone. But they still work well and seem to still be supported. But the Fire devices go through similar cycles of discontinue/issue new. And, as of yet, updates are not primarily for the purpose of limiting the manner in which one can utilize the device, unlike the Fire TV f…

Miki, even though I’m retired, my various obligations do get into conflicts with games that I want to see…and Tivimate does well doing that most of the time. I’m somewhat surprised that at least some of your expat peeps don’t run into similar conflicts that I do.

I’m often surprised as well. When I started doing this, I thought there would be a huge demand for recording. Just didn’t happen. Oh well, ppl will never fail to surprise you.

“I’m often surprised as well. When I started doing this, I thought there would be a huge demand for recording. Just didn’t happen. Oh well, ppl will never fail to surprise you.” True Dat :slightly_smiling_face:

I have two FTV 4K Max Gen 1 set up to block automatic updates on FireOS 7.6.9.7. Both have OTG connections with external USB flash partitioned for internal and external storage. Some apps are run from USB so I use up only 3.3 of 5.33GB internal space. Most often used sideloaded apps are Projectivy, …

I would get the 4k max on sale from Amazon. The max has 16 gig of storage.You will need to block the Amazon updates on router otherwise this new stick will update to latest and prevent you from applying the exploit.

How to Block Amazon Fire TV Updates

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jingadad December 13, 2025, 5:57pm 234

@Tmkowalski Here is what I used. Note that you may need to remotely interact with ADB to grant Launcher Manager permissions.

If you’re comfortable changing the settings of your router, you can block the domains serving the updates: