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Scott Younker

UNBELIEVABLE: Fire tv just got even more frustrating to use but here s a workaround | History Defined

Lifestyle image of the Fire TV Stick HD.

Fire TV devices just got a new update that rescinds a popular feature beloved by many users, making it even harder to hide applications on your home screen and, hence navigate across the interface.

The change was initially spotted by AFTNews, highlighting how Amazon's pre-installed apps, like Amazon Live Shopping, Fire TV Channels, and Prime Video, can't be hidden in the settings. This also extends even to all included profiles on the device, meaning every profile sees every installed app, creating intense clutter and confusion.

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