Block Updates on Fire TV (Requires Root)

Method 1: Block on Fire TV (Requires Root)

This method disables the service running on the Fire TV which checks for updates. Your Fire TV must be rooted to use this method. If your Fire TV is rooted, this is the recommended method, but it’s always a good idea to also use Method 3 to block updates via your router in case the update service gets re-enabled, which happens after a factory reset.

Pros

• Does not require router or DNS setting changes.
• Updates remain blocked when using Fire TV outside of your home network.
• Disables updates on the device itself.

Cons

• Requires Root.
• Updates will be re-enabled after a factory reset.

Method 1 Guide

1. Your Fire TV must be rooted. Otherwise, use one of the other methods to block software updates.
2. Connect to your Fire TV via ADB
3. Run the command: adb shell
4. Run the command: su
   (Be sure to select “Grant” if your Fire TV prompts you for superuser access.)
5. For Fire OS 3, run the command: pm disable com.amazon.dcp
   For Fire OS 5 (version 5.0.0 and up), run the command: pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
6. Run the command: exit
7. Run the command: exit
   (Yes, you do this twice.)

To re-enable updates, simply follow this guide again but replace disable with enable in step 5. Alternatively, performing a factory reset will also re-enable updates.
Updates will not be re-enabled when installing custom ROMs.