The following tutorial shows how to install App Cloner to help you unblock Fire TV applications.
Amazon has started blocking Fire TV applications, leaving users frustrated when their favorite apps suddenly stop working.
If you’ve encountered a “harmful app” warning or found an application disabled on your device, the App Cloner APK is a workaround we can use.
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Why Amazon is Blocking Fire TV Apps
Amazon blocks third-party applications (APKs) for two main reasons. First, they may consider an app a security risk to your device or data. Second, the app might provide access to copyrighted content without proper licensing.
When Amazon blocks an app, you’ll see a warning screen claiming the application is harmful. You can dismiss this warning, but the app becomes completely unusable as it won’t appear in your launcher and can’t be opened through any standard method.
Amazon Harmful app disabled message
The good news? The app remains installed on your device. App Cloner works by creating a duplicate of the blocked application with a different digital signature, allowing it to bypass Amazon’s restrictions.
How to Install App Cloner on Firestick/Fire TV
This installation process will work on any Fire TV device or Android TV/Google TV systems.
1. You must first install the Downloader app on your device. If you haven’t done this, refer to our Downloader Tutorial. Make sure it is the official Downloader app by AFTVNews.
2. Launch Downloader and click the URL bar.
3. Type the code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox which is 250931 and click Go.
4. You are now presented with the TROYPOINT Toolbox home screen.
5. Scroll down and locate App Cloner under Tools & Utilities. Click Download.
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6. Wait for the app to download.
7. Click Install.
8. Click Done.
9. Click Delete to remove the installation file.
10. Click Delete again.
11. Then locate App Cloner in your apps and launch it.
12. Click Proceed.
13. Click Agree.
14. Find the app you want to clone and click on it. We are using Flix Vision in this example.
15. Click Grant Permission.
16. Then click Install unknown apps.
17. Make sure App Cloner is toggled ON.
18. Click the back button a few times on your remote to return back to App Cloner. Click Flix Vision and then select Clone (Server-Compatible).
19. Then wait a minute or two until while your app is being cloned.
20. Click Install.
21. Click Done.
22. You will notice your newly cloned app shows a “Clone” message.
23. Then click Launch App to use it.
24. That’s it! Your newly cloned app should launch successfully and you can now use it like normal.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Some cloned apps may not function perfectly. For example, certain streaming applications might fail to load thumbnails for movies and TV shows, even though playback still works.
If you experience problems with a cloned app, uninstall it and try the cloning process again. App Cloner offers several different cloning methods:
- Modify app without cloning (creates a background clone but replaces the original)
- Clone with server compatibility (most reliable option)
- Standard clone (basic duplication)
Long-Term Alternatives to Fire TV App Cloning
App Cloner provides a temporary solution, but this could become a cat-and-mouse game with Amazon. Today’s workaround might not work tomorrow as Amazon updates their blocking methods.
For a more permanent solution, consider these alternatives:
1. Switch to Unblocked Apps
Our current top-ranked free streaming application is Stremio, which recently became available in the Amazon App Store. Stremio isn’t on Amazon’s block list and doesn’t contain the malware or excessive ads found in many other free apps.
Stremio in Amazon App Store
2. Move to Android TV/Google TV Devices
Android TV devices like the Onn 4K Plus or Onn 4K Pro don’t have Amazon’s strict restrictions. These boxes operate similarly to Fire TV since both run on Android, but you’ll have complete freedom to install any application without worrying about blocks.
Troy Unboxing Onn 4K Plus
Final Thoughts from Troy
App Cloner offers Fire TV users a way to bypass Amazon’s app restrictions and restore access to blocked applications. The cloning process takes just a few minutes and gives your disabled apps a new digital signature that slips past Amazon’s detection systems.
However, this solution may not last forever. Amazon could update their blocking methods at any time, making today’s workaround obsolete tomorrow.
Have you tried App Cloner yet on your Fire TV device? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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