The following tutorial will show you How to Install and use Debloat Toolbox on Firestick, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Television.
This tool has been around for a long time but recently the developer updated it so one application will work for both Fire OS 6 and 7. Prior to this update, there were separate apps for each operating system.
Unfortunately, Amazon Fire TV devices come with applications that we can’t uninstall. Or, we receive a new Amazon update that includes a new application that we don’t want!
Debloat Toolbox to the rescue!
Debloat Toolbox will allow you to disable Amazon Bloatware and speed up your Firestick device for maximum performance.
Special thanks to TechDoctorUK and Sween Wolf for developing this app. Be sure to subscribe to TDUK’s YouTube channel for more fabulous tech videos!
The Debloat Toolbox will allow you to disable various apps and settings within your Firestick device that are unwanted or unneeded.
This is a fabulous way to remove device clutter and get the most out of this streaming device.
The Amazon Firestick is the most popular streaming device due to its low price point and “jailbreaking” abilities.
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The tutorial below provides both a video guide as well as a screenshot guide.
We strongly suggest watching the video guide which provides important details not available in the screenshot guide.
In this tutorial, we are using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
This tool will work for any Firestick device that runs OS 6 or OS 7.
You can easily determine the OS version of your Firestick within the settings which we show how to do below.
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Table of Contents
Debloat Toolbox on Firestick/Fire TV Video Tutorial
Screenshot Guide
Because Debloat Toolbox only works for Firestick OS 6 and 7, we must first determine what version we have within the device settings.
We also need to make sure ADB debugging is turned on within the developer options.
Follow the instructions below that will show you how to determine which Operating System your Firestick runs.
1. From the home screen of your device hover over settings and select My Fire TV.
2. Click About
3. Here you will find what Software Version your Fire TV Stick is running. In our case, we are using Fire OS 7.
4. Click the back button on your remote and select Developer options.
5. Make sure ADB debugging is turned ON.
A few important notes before we get started:
- Unfortunately, you can not block updates with the Firestick Debloat Toolbox if the latest Amazon Update has already been applied to your device. This update does not allow you to disable future updates and cannot be undone.
- Users can disable system apps within the Debloat Toolbox, however, we suggest staying away from this option.
- If for any reason you wish to enable any services you disabled, you can easily do so with the Debloat Toolbox.
NOTE: Disabling services on your Firestick device is based on personal preference.
It is important to go through each option available and determine which ones are unneeded on your device.
Continue reading to learn How to Install Debloat Toolbox on Firestick and Fire TV.
How to Install Debloat Toolbox – Screenshot Guide
1. Install the Downloader app from your respective App Store (Amazon App Store or Google Play) and enable Unknown Sources within the settings of your streaming device.
If you haven’t done this yet please refer to the following screenshot tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
Install Downloader & Enable Unknown Sources
2. Launch Downloader
3. If prompted, click Allow
4. Click OK for developer notes
5. Within the URL bar type troypoint.com/tpapp and click Go.
6. Wait for the App to download.
7. Click Install.
8. Click Done.
9. Return the device home screen. Hover over Settings and select My Fire TV.
10. Click Developer Options.
11. Select Install Unknown apps.
12. Make sure TROYPOINT App is set to ON.
13. Return to launch the TROYPOINT Application and click OK.
14. Select Rapid App Installer.
15. Click Allow.
16. Scroll down to find TDUK Unified Fire TV Debloat Toolbox select the Download button.
17. Click the Play button.
18. Click Install.
19. You will then encounter the “Debloat Toolbox Ready to launch” message. Click Open.
20. The Debloat Toolbox application will launch and you will land on the main screen.
21. You can now sort through various options to disable services and improve your firestick device performance.
In our case, since we don’t use Prime Video we checked the Prime Video options and click the Play icon on the top.
22. This message for Allow USB debugging will appear. Check the always allow box and click OK.
23. Now to re-enable any commands simply uncheck the boxes you want back and click the play icon.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We suggest NOT disabling any options for Amazon System Updates.
Enjoy the Debloat Toolbox on your Firestick or Fire TV device!
Debloat Toolbox Features & Important Details
As noted above, selecting to disable various services and apps with the Debloat Toolbox is based on personal preference.
Make sure you are only disabling items that you do not need or use on your Firestick device.
To disable an app, simply click to check it and move up and select the Play button.
If you find that you mistakenly disable a service, you can easily re-enable it by unchecking it and again clicking the Play button.
TechDoctor has highlighted what each service does to help you determine if you’ll need it on your device.
For more popular Firestick tutorials, check out our resource guides below:
- How to Increase Storage on Firestick
- Best Firestick Apps
- How to Eliminate Firestick Buffering
- Best VPN for Firestick
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firestick Debloat Toolbox?
Debloat Toolbox is a Firestick app that helps disable system services and improve Firestick performance.
Is Firestick Debloat Toolbox Free?
Yes. This app is absolutely free to install and use.
Can I Disable Apps within the Debloat Toolbox?
Yes. This app allows you to disable Amazon Apps that come pre-installed on your Firestick device.
What devices are Compatible with Debloat Toolbox?
Debloat Toolbox is compatible with any Firestick device that runs OS 6 & 7.
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You guys are my Goto for Firestick customization, really appreciate your knowledge and efforts. Has anyone researched what you can and can’t move or what is even allowed to USB storage from the bloatware? I moved everything I could outside Amazon code. I still get storage full. App is 3 Gig available, but system (dev1 if memory serves) is full. I’d rather move, if possible, rather than disable.
how do i find TechDoctors list of what ea item does as ref above? no link provided
Hi there, you can search for that on YouTube.
The new update for the firestick broke the system update blocker
Thanks for the debloat tool app. Can you tell me which button in the app is the play button. Thanks.
Needs help to which one to put a check beside.
Hi Mary, like we explain in this guide you can disable whatever apps/services you don’t use. We disabled Prime Video because we don’t use that service and it’s taking up valuable space on our device.
Tried to install TDUK toolbox. I get a Parse Error when I press play
Your device isn’t running OS 6 or OS 7. The 2nd Gen OS 5 sticks won’t run this tool.
Used the deblist tool carefully and now my remote doesn’t connect to FireTV
Thanks for this! It disappoints me that the Fire TV stick, as cool as it is, has such a tiny built-in storage chip and so little RAM considering all the stuff that Android thinks it needs to work plus all the stuff that Amazon thinks I want to use. I’m glad that I can now turn off the unwanted stuff and at least stop it from running in the background. Using the ‘force stop’ function doesn’t seem to last long and it gets tedious to do that every day, so I hope this debloater tool works to keep these things I’ve selected from running.
Too bad that I can’t also uninstall the things I’ve selected as well to free up storage space. I have a USB Flashdrive plugged in and have set it up to store some things. It’s a tedious process to store stuff on it with having to type all the long codes in, but it does work. Would putting this debloater tool on the flashdrive keep it from working? I’ve noticed that some thing will run on a flashdrive and some won’t.
“It’s a tedious process to store stuff on it with having to type all the long codes in”
Have you tried ADB from your PC? SCRCPY is great for this. The great part is you can:
1. ADB connect ip:port (in cmd from adb path)
2. adb shell “pm list packages -f”
3. copy above to notepad.
4. you already know adb shell “df -k” (to get your mount for ext memory
5. use notepad to cut and paste for move command
6. adb shell “pm move-packages com.idontneed.onfirestick.app mount-point-here”
makes moving to memory card a piece of cake.
7. don’t forget to adb disconnect if have a connect on firestick in adb remote
and adb disconnect when done on pc. The hardest part of all this after setup is getting that connection because the firestick or pc has it captured. I’ve tried having two ports but not working for me.
Installed Debloat Toolbox & would like to clean up unneeded items but do not have a clue as to which ones I should disable. I understand about Amazon items. What others can go?
Hi Edward, this all depends on the apps/services you don’t use. For instance, as shown in our guide we don’t use Prime Video so we disabled items related to Prime Video.
Little bit confused on what to delete,how about an average list.
Hi,
Any debloat app available for Android boxes? Thanks
App seems to be broken when trying to install it.
Do you have a DeFloat for OS 5. (2nd Gen.)?
Thumbs UP from me!
Love your site and all the FireOS tips and tricks, please keep up the great work! This new debloat tool is what we all need to “take back” our devices and gain control of what is installed on the things that we buy for our home. Hopefully we can make Alexa “shut up” and quit eves-dropping in our home life.
Is this app compatible with Nvidia Shield?
Hi there,
This tool is intended for Firestick devices.
Great new app. Thanks again for all your support and help.
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