How to get around the limits of Amazon on Fire OS (as long as it lasts)

A flaw revealed on XDA forums makes it possible to obtain “user system” privileges on the Fire TV and Fire Tablet under Fire OS 7 and 8. The advantage is that can then be applied rapid and visible modifications. The drawback on the other hand is that Amazon is now launched in a race against the clock to plug the fault. And there is always a possibility of making the device unusable if you are wrong.

Fire devices can finally breathe

The main asset of this manipulation is its promise of immediate freedom. With “user system” access, you can, via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) connected to a PC or Mac, install an alternative launcher to completely change the home screen, delete or deactivate system applications deemed intrusive, copy application data, and even neutralize certain protections that previously prevented third -party apps.

For users who consider the too locked Amazon interface, this is an opportunity to get a more personal experience without going through a complete root.

Another concrete advantage: the possibility of deactivating automatic updates. Keeping your favorite settings and applications becomes possible even after a restart-the privileges themselves disappear in the reboot, but the changes made remain active. The community reacted quickly: the creator of Launcher Manager published a “System User Edition” adapted to this method, and the tool has experienced several improvements in a few days.

Please note, manipulation is not trivial. The guides published on XDA and described in YouTube tutorials are precise. And for good reason: an ill -seized order can lead to an endless or worse restart loop, make the tablet or the HDMI key unusable. As the community alerts, tinkering with this type of setting can transform a Fire TV into a digital clipboard.

Another element to keep in mind: Amazon is most likely already at work to clog the breach. The initial XDA thread dating back to September 12 served as a catalyst; The action window could close as soon as the Fire OS is updated. Blocking updates to keep its modifications also involves giving up security fixes and official innovations. A compromise far from neutral for a device connected to the network.

If you like to personalize and know how to handle ADB without trembling, this tip offers in any case a nice range of quick possibilities to set up. For the others, the recommendation is simple: follow the conversation on XDA, wait for stabilized guides, and above all make backups before any manipulation.

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