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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] shrimp$:
My thinking was that it might solve the debugger related issue I'm having, which is stopping me from using Fire Toolbox. I'm not bothered about updating for the sake of it.

Does anyone know how permanent the update would be - does a factory reset from the recovery menu take you back to 2017 software it shipped with?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] shrimp$:
I would love to get LineageOS onto it, but I'm not sure I have the time or patience to be tinkering with paperclips at the moment. Definitely bookmarking the link for later though - thanks (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] calipolo:
I'm struggling to get this to work. I've tried Fire Toolbox version v25.0 and v25.1. Every time I get to the "Custom Launcher" section of the initial setup wizard, I get an error:

An error occurred during installation:

Performing Push Install
C:\Users\calipolo\Downloads\Fire Toolbox V25.0\bin\Launcher Hijack\Launchers\NovaLaunch.apk: 1 file pushed, 0 skipped. 25.0 MB/s (11110717 bytes in 0.424s)
Error: java.lang.NumberFormatException: Invalid int: "/data/local/tmp/NovaLauncher.apk"

I thought this was happening because I've been running my Fire Tablet 10 (generation 7) for a while, so I did a factory reset (and skipped wifi login) to start from scratch, but no dice. Same error.

Any help would be appreciated, as my tablet is totally unusable right now (the Fire Tablet launcher got removed, but Nova didn't get installed, as per the error).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
update installed , debloated and googled . . many thanks

Datastream33 (y)(y)(y)​
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gpz1100:
Like wise. It's running about as good as it's going to get at this point. I imagine it still has a 3-5 years of life in it before apps demand a newer android version. Even then, there will likely be alternatives. True throwaway device - like the rest of amazon.

Don't think we'll see an unlocked bootloader or even root. While device has probably sold hundreds of thousands (millions?) of units, I don't think it's worth anyone's time to try to find exploits. It's another one of those IoT devices with a bit more functionality than your typical smart lightbulb.

I have a family member still using an s7 edge mobile. Battery life is sh!t but the phone does what's needed - makes and receives calls, has a large display/easy to read compared to a flip. And, compatible with att volte white list. That phone is 5 years old and on android 7 or 8 iirc.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dmajbs:
Hi,

first of all, THANKS Datastream33!!! amazing stuff you created and it helped me a lot. Wanted to configure the Fire 10 HD (2021) for my kids and it was only thansk to your tool that I could. Really thanks for that.

only problem I got is with the lockscreen. I cannot put a diferent picture than that on the wallpaper and then I cannot hide the parental control notifications (tried the tool, it work for the firts two times you see the lockscreen and then teh notifications apear again). Not a big issue (by far), but I thought you may want to know that there might a problem there,

Again, I cannot not thank you enough for your awesome work!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AndroidSPCS:
This worked for me on Nova Launcher.

I can't get the "Automate" app to show up and make it automatically restart upon reboot.

Any reason why I can't get the "Automate" app to show up on my app list? I have it listed under "system > Apps" area but it's not showing as an app I can click on. I'm using Nova Launcher from the Toolbox settings.

EDIT: under Security & Privacy, Apps from Unknown Sources, Automate had a status of "Not Allowed". Changed it to "Allowed" (just like I did with Vanced Manager for Youtube Vanced). This made the "Automate" app show up!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dmajbs:
Hi Falcon342, thanks a lot for the reply.

I am using Microsoft launcher. Apart form the problem with the lock screen, I cannot even change the size of the picture I wnt t put as a wallpaper for teh homescreen. It looks like teh whoel thing of homescreen and lockscreen wallpaper is not working that much (only that I can change the picture, but nothing more).

shoudl I change to nova?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yellowflash:
I accidentally upgraded my new Fire HD8 plus to 7.3.2.2.

- I am still able to install Google Play and remove Amazon apps using the Fire Toolbox.

- Removing ads only works temporarily if I use Fire Toolbox. The ADB & Automate method works permanently though.

-I was able to install Nova launcher from the Play store and it works, but I can not set it as the default launcher.

- Disabling OTA updates doesn't appear to work as others mentioned.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BryanFry:
"The ADB & Automate method works permanently though"

to remove ads ?

What are these methods ? Is there a tutorial somewhere i can read ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yellowflash:
I used the guide from this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/t/remove-amazon-lockscreen-ads-w-adb-automate-no-root-required.3784848/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thisisnotatest:
Thanks.

Could you advise on these last two please
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

com.android.sdk is the software development kit. This app I'm assuming works with Android Studio to debug, test, and build apps. I'd probably keep as it isn't doing any harm and adb might need it (not sure about that, but better to be safe then sorry)

com.fireos.usagestats.proxy based on the name I'd say (I could be wrong) is used for collecting usage data. Probably safe to remove. Just keep an eye on the tablet and if you see any odd behavior try restoring it again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Hmm, never seen this error before. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Nova Launcher apk is probably corrupted. Try a fresh install of the Toolbox or replace the Nova Launcher apk in the "C:\Users\calipolo\Downloads\Fire Toolbox V25.0\bin\Launcher Hijack\Launchers" directory with a new Nova Launcher version.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] qpop:
Hey @Datastream33 - what an amazing tool, thanks!

I just wanted to log in to say that the "onboarding guide" still points to an older version of the google play services APK. Deleting them and installing the latest via the main toolbox worked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] goals2reality:
Hi,

I have a problem install Google Services on my Fire Tablet.

Has anyone seen an error like this?

I am using the following

- Windows 10

- Fire Toolbox V25.0 Build 11/02/2021 @ 2:10AM

- Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Try opening the Toolbox Updater and install the V25.1 micropatch (includes a fix for this issue). After that you should be good to go, just execute the tool once more and try again. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Glad to see you think so! As for the "onboarding guide" I'm not entirety sure what that is? Could you please help me understand? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! So happy to see things are working out! Have a good one my friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Was the Updater used to upgrade from V18 to a newer version of the Toolbox or install a micropatch?

If so, windows is probably complaining about the uninstaller not being found at the path specified in the registry (due to the Updater changing the path to the new installation).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MLett21:
I finally tried this. When trying to install a new launcher I don't see the option to remove fire launcher like I've seen from a few YouTube videos. Am I missing something? I hate having to load or press a button to get to a different launcher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Depending upon which tablet you have different methods are used. If you have an older device the Toolbox will downgrade Fire Launcher, if you have a newer device the Toolbox will disable the launcher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MLett21:
I think I have 7th Gen HD10. Is there a way to just get it to always launch nova vs. Having to press home button constantly? Am I missing something else? Thanks for the immediate response!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] qpop:
I downloaded the portable version and on first start it said something along the lines of “are you new here?” And then went through a series of guided processes

The Google play install failed (as did the other installs actually - gboard, nova launcher) but as soon as I started the toolbox “properly” they all worked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] goals2reality:
Amazing! That worked! Thank you!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pixelpop:
Just got a Fire HD 10 (2021 edition) and ran Toolbox on it. A couple of issues:

1. Can't select Disable Fire Launcher when selecting the Nova launcher. The radio button won't stay selected (blue).

2. Can't disable OTA updates. I always say Yes when prompted and it appears to take. But cannot manually toggle the option. It continues to be enabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings my friend, and great questions! Hopefully these answers are satisfactory.

The radio button may show up as black when selected, however it should be checked by default so you should be safe to continue.

Yeah, it seems Amazon has updated the firmware to prevent OTAs from being disabled. We're trying to see if we can find a workaround.

🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Glad to hear! Have a good one my friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] xstarbuck1982x:
Hiya am I right in saying amazon have now implemented something to stop you from disabling the fire launcher?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XenoDarth:
Sounds promising, but I don't think my device is compatible with the toolbox yet. Here's the information you need to develop support for my device, according to the FAQ:

Tablet: Fire HD 10 (11th Gen) with Alexa (in case that's necessary)

Device's codename: trona
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Helix3030:
hi,

can this toolbox set a max volume limit? if not, i think this would be a very welcome feature for parents!

thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] supernoodles2011:
Hello I have recently used your tool on two HD 8's and a HD10 both latest firmware and latest gen's thanks to black friday sales.

the only issue i have come across is it seems google login prompts don't seem to work is this because of something in particular or maybe something that needs a fix? thank you in advance and thanks again for this amazing tool!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Iceman248:
Is there a way to get Google Assistant to respond to "Hey, Google" when the screen is off? It only works with screen on.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SlowMotionKarma:
Just used your app to clean up a new Fire HD 10 (2021). Process was great EXCEPT in the "guided" section, which I started with, all the Google Play services/store installs failed. I tried twice.

I deleted the downloaded apks from the bin folder and, going into the app proper and selecting the google services/play store from the list it downloaded and installed correctly. I'm guessing there's some issue with the guided process that downloads or installs incorrectly?

Thanks for this! It's easy to use and works great!

Edit: This is with the 25.1 version.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SlowMotionKarma:
I went through the main menu and it worked fine. Thanks though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nocturrne:
Got a new Fire HD 10 (2021) and installed Google Play Services with Toolbox 25.1. When I try to sign in to Google Play, I just get a black screen and nothing happens until I close it. I've tried waiting over 6hrs and reinstalling a few times. Anyone else have the problem or know a work around? The play store version says 26.8.15-19 and the OS version is 7.2.3.1.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nocturrne:
After a bit of hair-pulling, I found a work around. I reinstalled all of the Amazon apps that had been removed during the debloat and reinstalled Google services. The Play services app then updated itself after a reboot. I was able to do the standard debloat again and Google services is still working fine.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CloudBashedBarrett:
Morning all.

My tablet is on 7.3.2.2.

Just to confirm at the moment is there no work around to disable Amazon launcher and use Nova by default?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dmajbs:
Tried. Didn´t work., It is still the same: no able to gt rid of teh PArental control notification nor I can put a different wallpaper on lockscreen than on homescreen.

Again, this is not a reallya a big issue. Just waving a flag on a small bug. Thank you so much for your work and dedicatin to this guys!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pixelpop:
I can confirm that the disable Fire launcher cannot be enabled. Further, there is no option in settings on the tablet to select which launcher to use. I am running 7.3.2.2, which I fear may be the issue. I just received the tablet new today, so 7.3.2.2 may have already been installed before I got it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] djhulk2:
x2, i ordered 4 tablets. 2 i was able to change the default launcher to nova, the other 2 i was not. I narrowed it down to the app updates. I did the firmware update, and there were like 19 items pending. If update those, the fire launcher becomes a "protected app" that cannot be disabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nukumichi75:
Confirmed, @Datastream33 promised to look into it though yesterday.

My quick workaround until (hopefully) this gets fixed:

- Deactivating/Hiding the standard nav bar with the toolbox (still working)

- Since the nav bar unfortunately remains activated in landscape mode: Hide home button with the toolbox to prevent unwanted launcher changes

- Installing an alternative nav bar / pie, I am using the paid app "Pie Controls" and set the home button to launch nova

After getting used to pie control, everything works fine again and I'm even saving some space from the deactivated nav bar.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
I got my fire 10 in the sale too , came with 7.3.1.8 . The version it comes with seems to be pure luck , some warehouses seem to have more upto date versions than others .

And if your fire 2021 is showing as 10th gen a fire OS update fixes the little bug , just incase anyone thought they were sold a dud 👍
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pixelpop:
Oh crap. Running 7.3.2.2 (no choice, the tablet came with it) and this morning the "New Items" crap on the home screen is back!! Sure hoping that a fix can be found for the launcher and OTA issues quickly! :-(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gguerra:
Just a thought and it may not be possible.

Any way to downgrade to avoid the launcher and OTA thing?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thisisnotatest:
Do you have a debloat list with naming of each package? For if I want to isolate certain services. Cloud 9 extends to a lot of packages eg.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thisisnotatest:
Would appreciate if you could help with these if you have time.

com.amazon.dcpclient

com.dolby.daxservice

android.gps

com.amazon.platform.fdrw

com.android.statementservice

android.media

android.multicast

com.amazon.sanyayan

com.amazon.geo.mapsv3
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thisisnotatest:
Think you need to initiate the automate tool via the toolbox
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MLett21:
Automate tool? Is that one of the boxes to click?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Indecision1991:
I just got my 2021 10 Plus tablet and unfortunately didnt realize updating to the latest Fire OS would prevent some of the functions from working. Ill patiently wait for an update but in the meantime it seems like disabling ads and choosing a launcher will work until a restart happens. Also noticed that if I press the home button while in a custom launcher it will take me back to the fire os home screen, likely related to the toolbox not being able to disable the fire os launcher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cf77:
if you got the 10 plus from Amazon , you can akways return it. buy again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Indecision1991:
Pretty much what I did.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
I can't find the Amazon Shopping app. I don't have the Play Store version installed and I have not disabled either the Amazon version or the Amazon App Store using the Toolkit. Should I disable the Amazon App Store? Any other suggestions.

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] madmat_one:
It's called "Shop Amazon" on the Fire devices (and a different icon to the Amazon Shopping app), had me flummoxed for a while, too, especially as the Play Store version doesn't appear to work on these tablets.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gorthon:
I just got my first Fire (HD8) in years and immediately used the toolbox to change some things. Now I'm stuck, though: I changed the lockscreen security type with the toolbox to pattern and now I would like to change it back to a PIN. When I start the "change lock screen security type", the Fire screen shows that I have to "confirm your current PIN" to continue. But I don't have a current PIN, as I have the pattern now.

Entering the previous PIN doesn't help, neither does converting the pattern into a pin according to this. Does anyone know how I can revert back to a PIN?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thisisnotatest:
Yup it's an app you get through the toolbox that automates launcher selection @Datastream33 may be able to help you further as I haven't installed it yet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jimnastics:
My Fire HD 10 (11th gen) is on 7.3.2.2, I tried the tool (I hadn't seen that there were problems with this update) to disable Shop Amazon and Silk browser, both do seem to have worked fine even after a few restarts (confirmed as "disabled" in settings -> apps). I did also try and disable OTA, seemed to work fine but the toolbox would keep showing the pop-up warning me that OTA was on. Is there any easy way to tell on the tablet if OTA is on / off?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] waterballoon:
stupidly updated my new 8 HD PLUS to Fire OS 7.3.2.2 now nothing works at all. I can't even manually install googple play services or palystore or gboard.

Whenw ill the toolbox be udpated?? Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gorthon:
Oh no, that should really be mentioned in the toolbox before. Now I have to keep the pattern, as I will not go through setting everything up again the way I want.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] john16v:
As I'm reading the newer posts.

So don't update the tablet right out of the box? And just run/ install fire toolbox as is, is that right?

My new tab should be arriving soon. I just wanted make sure before I do anything.

TIA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] user4001:
Got a Fire 10 arriving today - praying it doesn't have 2.2 installed...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] user4001:
Yeah don't update. Hopefully it shows up as a gen 10 in the settings then you know you can delete Amazon launcher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jimnastics:
Right, thanks, checked and OTA is definitely still enabled. Fingers crossed for a fix! At least I've been able to disable Shop Amazon and Silk which were the two main things I wanted to for now. I've also tried disabling lock screen ads and that also seems to still work, even after restarts.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 0s1ride:
The same thing happened to me, but I managed to reset the PIN. I don't remember if I remotely reset it (that option doesn't seem to show up now, though) or put the wrong pattern in the lockscreen 5 times.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gguerra:
Would a factory reset on devices that OTA to 2.2, downgrade to an earlier version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Thanks. I'll try that today.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
One minor annoyance. I'm using Google Calendar and the "Google Calender Widget," which pulls its data from Google Calendar. I use the widget on all my other devices without issue. The problem is that the widget will not populate on startup; it's blank. But if I launch Google Calendar from the app drawer, refresh it from the hamburger menu, exit, and refresh the widget, all the data appears. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

BTW, all in all, the Toolkit is great. I have always rooted and flashed custom Roms on my Android devices which can be updated and upgraded. I guess the way to update/upgrade Fire tablets is to buy a new one and debloat it, etc, with a future Toolkit version.

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] user4001:
Mine arrived and thankfully it's on 9.9.

Heart skipped a beat when I saw it described as gen 11 in settings but hopefully all is good. Haven't connected to Internet or even downloaded this program yet, can't do it til Thursday now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
9.9????
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
That goes without saying, but I think some of us are curious about that icon pack you're using.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Not everyone uses nova. I find nova way to big wit way too many features I personally don't need for myself, nm for my kids.

For the kids I use Apex launcher and for me I use lawnchair2 launcher. Both on fire tab and phone.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ollion9:
Oh I see. Well that's no icon pack, those are just six 512x512 png icons I quickly made myself for the home screen. Camera, settings and files icons are based on the Samsung icons.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] apocalypsofacto:
Truly amazing work!

Thanks a heap for this! It's working like a charm, closest thing to having a stock Android tablet... :victory: :highfive:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] klausb65:
Is it possible to install with the sideload option in this tool a bin file? It asking for apk file, I haven't tried with the bin file yet. I would like to flash the new firmware using the tool
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortunately, the Toolbox does not support flashing firmware as of yet. I'm hoping to one day bring this feature to life. Until then, firmware can only be flashed through Recovery.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm happy to hear that the Toolbox was satisfactory and that your enjoying its services! It makes it all worthwhile! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Terminal Theme Uncompatible With Older Versions...

I forgot to mention something that applies to the 4.0 update. As you guys know a new theme was added (Terminal) and because this theme is new it won't work with older versions of the Toolbox. If you try to run an old version of the toolbox with the Terminal theme enabled the Toolbox will just crash. In case you have Terminal theme enabled and would like to use an old version of the Toolbox I have attached a zip file containing a batch file (.bat) that will reset the theme back to default. Doing this should allow you to once again use old versions of the Toolbox. :D

Sorry for not mentioning this beforehand and I hope it hasn't caused issues.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
Question: How did you add the widgets? You're using Nova Launcher, right? When I tap + hold on the home screen, then drag a widget to the desktop, it opens the system settings.