What is com.amazon.spotify.mediabrowserservice?

List: caution

com.amazon.spotify.mediabrowserservice is described in the imported source list as “Spotify for Alexa (stub; the Spotify app is separate)”. tvdebloat rates it as caution (documented trade-offs) and lists it on Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen, 2023), firmware RS8185.3891N.

Is it safe to disable com.amazon.spotify.mediabrowserservice?

Disabling com.amazon.spotify.mediabrowserservice has trade-offs.

The source notes indicate feature trade-offs, or the impact is insufficiently documented. Read the source notes and device context before deciding; keep it enabled if the impact is unclear.

From the source list: “Spotify for Alexa (stub; the Spotify app is separate)”

Not independently verified by tvdebloat. Original source files and any upstream-reported test dates are linked in the device context below.

How do I re-enable com.amazon.spotify.mediabrowserservice?

If the app was disabled for user 0 and ADB remains accessible, run:

adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.amazon.spotify.mediabrowserservice

Check the intended TV with adb devices. This is not a complete recovery procedure.

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Found on these devices

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen, 2023)
Fire OS 8.1.8.5 (Android 11) · firmware RS8185.3891N

List: caution

Original device source · Imported snapshot

Upstream-reported test: date not recorded · not independently verified.

Device source note: Spotify for Alexa (stub; the Spotify app is separate)