Echo Show 15 - Kiosk - Workaround 2024

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As many have found, current versions of Amazon Echo Show 15 no longer have the ability to side-load apps. While there are several work-arounds which involve getting the .apk into the the device. Amazon removed the System / Files app which has root authority to install unknown APKs. With this removed, you cannot install stuff like Fully-Kiosk.

That said, the Show does still have a web browser.
You can open it by saying “Alexa, Open Silk”

You can, of course, enter your dashboard URL here and load your dashboard - but… The browser will not remain on screen and eventually go back to the Alexa homepage.

There is a potential work-around…

Using the script here:

Create a Custom Tile and add the script:

<script>
    var AlwaysUseSilk = true
    var SilkVisualMode = true
</script>
<script defer src="https://dagammla.gitlab.io/keep-silk-open/keep.js">
</script>

Add the Custom Tile somewhere on your dashboard and it should stay open.

Will there ever be a work-around? Unknown, but the most active site to follow is: How to Sideload APK Apps on the Amazon Echo Show 15 | AFTVnews

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