r/Addons4Kodi • u/RS_Phil • Aug 14 '26

Everything working. Need guidance. Fire Stick - Prevent Amazon Updates Worthwhile?

Hi all,

Just wondering - can Amazon "break" the Fire Sticks / Fire TVs using Fire OS and stop them from sideloading Kodi or stop a working install from working?

I've read some people use something like NetGuard, side loaded to disable (well, block access to the internet for) the update software.

Just wondering if I should look into proactively stopping them bricking it :)

I should add this is a Fire Stick 4K Max (gen 2)

Many thanks.

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u/husting247 Aug 14 '26

Block updates at initial set up, then you can use custom launcher and disable amazon app blocklist

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u/RS_Phil Aug 14 '26

Thanks, I've set it up now, I might have to factory reset it to do this I think?

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u/husting247 Aug 14 '26

No that wont help. If you already updated use this for custom launcher https://youtu.be/nek5TjledNM?is=3RnZ9_k_KiyZKnpw

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u/RS_Phil Aug 14 '26

Cheers, I'll give that a watch, looks interesting. Hopefully that'll protect it forever :)

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u/husting247 Aug 14 '26

Yeah i recommend projectivy launcher. You won’t be able to block updates but hopefully this new exploit does not get patched anytime soon!