3rd party apps removed from Fire stick by Amazon

MortViz · 2023-02-13T21:14:06.773Z

Hi Very weird; I opened my Fire stick and almost all 3rd party apps wouldn’t open. I reset the Fire stick and now all of them are gone. Anyone else have this problem, or, better, a solution?

TP-Dracoo · 2023-02-13T21:28:13.353Z

Resetting the firestick does wipe apps, it goes back to default when you do that.

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This should resolve most to all issues.

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MortViz · 2023-02-14T02:40:38.956Z

Thank you. I probably used the wrong term because I did not reset the firestick to factory settings. The apps disappeared after I restarted the firestick. I appreciate the link and will read it carefully.

AMD237 · 2023-02-14T03:02:10.567Z

Do you use a USB drive for external storage on the Firestick?

MortViz · 2023-02-14T03:17:32.718Z

Yes, I do have a USB for external storage.

Vikingsammy · 2023-02-14T03:28:31.901Z

Mine does that everytime I turn it off. I have to go to App Library and click on the “Installed Applications” and check each app. Hit the menu button on each one and if it says “hide app” change it to “show app”

Pain in the ass but until I find out a fix, at least I can find the apps.

anon55492669 · 2023-02-14T03:38:00.120Z

What model firestick do you use I have 4k max and 2nd gen cube and 65" QLED OMNI Fire tv none of them have done this interesting

MortViz · 2023-02-14T03:50:33.507Z

I actually have never had this happen. I have already done the search of the App Library, etc., and they are gone. I will double check once again to see if they are hidden but this appears to have been a deliberate expunging of certain apps. I may have had an early warning last week when one of the apps all of a sudden didn’t work and when I tried to reload it, it downloaded, but still would not work properly. Very odd. Thanks very much for your reply.

MortViz · 2023-02-14T03:52:33.579Z

My stick is just the 4K. I am very happy for you; may your devices continue to cooperate and thrive as you want them to! Thanks for your reply.

anon55492669 · 2023-02-14T04:22:23.152Z

If you figure out a fix let us know in case I may experience in the future

MortViz · 2023-02-14T13:12:20.207Z

Of course, especially given all of the assistance I have received from this community in the past. Right now, however, it is looking like a long slog of factory reset and rebuild. I am starting to wonder if it was a USB fail, if that is possible.

Bh69ss · 2023-02-14T13:43:16.297Z

Are the apps that are missing loaded onto the USB?

MortViz · 2023-02-14T14:42:09.559Z

Yes, or they should be. I am not sure how to access them through the stick at the moment.

Bh69ss · 2023-02-14T15:22:42.874Z

Have you tried ejecting the usb and removing it, unplugging everything for a little while then rebooting everything? Also I’ve ran into when uninstalling an app I’ve actually had to reinstall it and clear data then uninstall and reinstall, sometimes that helps getting an app to work again.

Streaming429 · 2023-02-14T18:52:03.354Z

This was my solution…I moved away from Amazon Sorry @Miki I’m just messing around. Everyone has their preference on devices and that’s what’s great about this hobby

Miki · 2023-02-14T18:57:02.162Z

Hey no need to apologize. I love ppl giving Amazon a dig, gives me an opportunity to dig Google, especially after their latest policy update. Scarey for Google users.

MortViz · 2023-02-14T18:58:55.520Z

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I tried to eject the USB but it was no longer showing up in My Fire Stick (which was not a good sign) and did all of the unplug, reboot, etc. with no success. Your advice about uninstalling the app, etc. I haven’t done but as I have already reset the stick, I will save that for things to try next time.

MortViz · 2023-02-14T19:01:50.812Z

Thanks for the ‘solution’. I have to admit it sounds like sage advice in the midst of getting things back to how I had them before things went awry.

samueladupuy · 2023-02-14T19:54:51.732Z

I would choose anything over a firestick.
The ones rated the best are the best for a reason. Pay the $200 they cost.
I have switched, everything works better.

TXRon · 2023-02-14T19:58:58.899Z

Another good reason for stock android as google and amazon are headed down this path and eventually they hope to achieve total control of content. Trust me its going to happen sooner or later.

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