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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
batbox.exe? Really? Hmmm, it could be because it injects "buttons" into cmd.exe

I would guess its being flagged because of this. In addition, Windows Defender says "it can be used to execute remote commands" which it doesn't. I will look into this now that I know why its being flagged. It's not the toolbox itself... its the button injector... hmmmm, interesting.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the "Block OTA Updates" tool before it was moved to Root Features was able to toggle this "Automatic System Updates" switch... I'm not sure if it made a difference or not.

I agree with your statement, once personalized the way you want it, they are really decent tablets!

Anyways, its good to hear everything worked out. Make sure to check out V6.3 if you haven't! It might contain some things you'll enjoy ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Another good browser! It use to be my daily driver but I've since switched over to a locked down FireFox (On desktop) and Bromite on my phones/tablets ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the News app was added in a November update. Toolbox V6.3 is now capable of removing it if you are still interested in it's removal! :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
It appears that the Widget Support tool needs a little more work to be fully functional. I will see what I can do...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend,

If you download Toolbox V6.3 you will find the Hybrid Apps tool. This tool will allow you to download and install the correct version of Netflix that will run on your tablet. I've also heard that you can sideload Google Chrome onto the tablet using this apk. Please let me know if you need further help.

Now about the splitscreen functionality, I don't believe the Fire Tablets are capable of this unfortunetly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Correct. :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrKaon:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION]

Thanks for V6.3

I am atm using v6.2 what is best way to upgrade to v6.3? uninstall old one and install new one?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! Yes, this forum is AWESOME! It is full of really terrific and fantastic people! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings my good friend,

Yes, that would be the recommended method. :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] iesvs:
Root options?

Hey, there. I just installed the new 6.3 version on my Fire 8 HD 2018, but I don't see the root options? Are those tucked away someplace in one of the menu options?

If it's in any way related I do see under the ADB shell option the Temporary Root Shell says "Not Supported."
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
To enable the Root Features you will need to go to the Toolbox's Settings (The : icon) and then Root. Once there you can run a scan to see if the device is rooted. If the Toolbox detects the device is rooted, it will allow you to enable Root Features. Hopefully this helps! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] iesvs:
Oooh, I misunderstood the option. I assumed the tool would allow me to root the device, but I have to be rooted first. I already tried that with the terminal commands method (not the one where you have to crack open the tablet), but I did something wrong and bricked my first one, had to send it back :(

I really wish there was an easier way to root, because if there is I don't know it. Thanks, though. YOU ROCK!

Edit: I was on one of the very last steps of rooting, and I think my issue was that I ran bootrom-step-minimal.sh instead of bootrom-step.sh as someone suggested in the root thread. I'm damn sure afraid to try it again, though LOL
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
yes thats right ;D

Yeah just to thank you :)

at first i was totally frustrated because amazon even blocked the launcher hijack and i didn't succeed with any tutorial.

Also, the Fire HD 10 7th generation tablet with the Amazon launcher is a really useless piece of technology.

I was about to send the tablet back and googled a bit more and then found your post. And your tool really saved my ass :)

Since you really made it possible for me with your tool a wonderful tablet I find my donation almost a little too small ^^

Maybe I can give you another wish for future users what could become an additional function in your tool:

i had the problem with nova launcher that the widgets didn't work and i had to patch them myself via adb, maybe you can install it:

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/root-required-widgets-preferred-launcher-t3637813

Many thanks again and I will continue to follow your project with interest.

greetz spaceinvader

btw excuse me for my bad english ;D i do my best :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stevejohnson42:
We received the second tablet ( Fire 8 ) last night for my wife .. ran through same process with v6.3 on her tablet ; again - wow - great tool - she is pleased -- simple thing with her is to have Nova installed instead of the awful launcher Amazon uses

We have left the ads on for now - I never did find those too annoying
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Estielle:
Google Assistant not working properly

Hi there,

I used this tool to remove Alexa and install Google Assistant. But it only searches google. It cannot take or perform commands like setting a timer. It will only google the phrase.

Can anyone help :confused:

Oh and thanks for this amazing tool, it otherwise worked great :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SumTxDude:
Thanks! ...And a few questions please?

Wow! ... thanks so much for such an extensive and complete answer (both posts).

I think I'm mostly confused a bit about Amazon and Play apps together on the Amazon platform.

Last few questions before I jump in... So on any Amazon apps (just a couple) I should use the preinstalled copy instead of downloading from play (use manual remove Amazon tool leaving those intact) and do they need Amazon store or any other files to function? ...or just the one app APK? And I guess preinstalled Amazon apps will just live not updated.. but all the play apps will update and act as they would on any Android tablet since full Google services are installed?

It's okay to use the remove all tool.. removing Amazon launcher (not having any launcher) before using the launcher swap / Nova launcher tool?

Also I should just run unregistered? ... But the tablet will try to do OTA which will wreck everything? Or if I use the tool before any updates (before letting it connect to Wi-Fi) it'll kill OTA's?

I'm sorry to grill with questions. I'm trying to learn.

Thanks so much for your help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi,

I have the latest version of the app installed on my computer, I don't know if anyone else has asked this question before, but in your opinion.. what are the proper steps to get my fire 7 tablet 2019 edition modified to be more like a normal android tablet ? The first time I tried to setup my tablet I didn't use the toolbox app for everything, so I performed a factory reset on it. Now it's back to the original condition like I first received it. Thanks for any help you can provide.

David

Update: As I haven't been feeling well lately, I just saw the prior post to mine has a list that shows the sequence to installing. I'll wait for a bit and see if anyone has any other suggestions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Estielle:
unfortunately it doesn't work for me as it should. It can't execute commands, it just google searches whatever you're saying. It seems like I'm the only one with that problem since haven't seen anyone write about it.:(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Calthrop:
Thanks for the reply. I checked the lockscreen settings, and it was alreay enabled to show on the lockscreen. I'll try the manual method you mentioned and see if that works. Its not a huge deal though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SenorSmartyPants:
Found the 6.3 tool after briefly updating my new HD 10 (2019) manually. Great tool. Thanks.

I factory reset and did everything using 6.3 and had a couple questions.

I had to reapply the remove everything, I think I probably had a OTA system update.

Google Play Store is a few versions behind, I tapped the build number and it states there is a new version and it will download, but it hasn't for a while. Will Play Store update itself?

Chrome won't install using the Play Store provided by 6.3. When I manually installed PS before finding this tool, it was a newer version and I was able to install Chrome.

I'm having this problem described here https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/help/kindle-fire-hd-10-9th-gen-adding-dns-t4008907

I tried the fixes the mentioned using the adb shell link from 6.3 but it doesn't seem to help. Is root necessary? Anyone else have this problem? It makes the tablet skip my pihole.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Boo-Hoo:
Thank you for the great tool provided.

Amazing work and results.

I have a suggestion for future releases (if it is possible to implement):

- if possible, to add the option to install other Google language packs on Amazon Fire HD (for example I need Romanian), so that all displayed google news are from selected country and language.

What I have tried:

- I selected in Google apps Romanian language and Country: Romania -> no luck...everything is displayed in english and from US.

- I tried to install new language packs from Google Play using Languages - Change Language & Language Settings -> I have tried both automatic and manual options (adb related); on automatic it shows that the installation is successful, but it isn't, while on manual it give error as it is not successful.

- I installed Activity Launcher from Google Play store, opened Activity Launcher, scrolled down to Settings, and found LocalePickerActivity. This worked, but tablet was a mess after...meaning that if you restart the tablet, it is stuck on Fire boot screen...only solution to open it again it is to wipe and revert to factory settings on recovery mode

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Sat_Wolf:
I get a active-x error when i use the tool. What can i do?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Rhinaman89:
Cannot log into google play

So ive spent all morning trying to get this to work on my hd 8 2018 with the latest os6.3.1.2 and for the life of me I cant seem to log in. ive followed the directions to a t and when I go through the initial log in the app closes and has me log in again... its becoming a pain in the ass.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I will look into it and see what we can do about it. If a way is found that works 100% I will definitely add it in a future release! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbourne7:
i just had a fire hd 8 , uninstalled all Amazon , but amazon prime can't install , everything else working fine so far , also youtube picture -in-picture doesnt work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I would recommend running a system file check (SFC) to see if there are any corrupted/missing files. Try opening an elevated command prompt and run the following command:

sfc /scannow

If the sfc command doesn't work, try following this guide and see if this resolves the issue. Please do let me know if you need further help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Firstly, I want to apologize for this frustration and I will give it my all and help you to the best of my ability. Hopefully, we can get this issue resolved. I have a few methods I'd like for you to try if you don't mind. As always, I'm here for you and I'm willing to help to the fullest extent.

Method 1:

Close the Play Store.

Clear it from the recents.

Turn off the WIFI for the device.

Clear the cache for the Play Store, Framework, Account Manager, and Play Services.

Remove your google account if its already been added.

Open the Play Store, it will tell you that you aren't connected.

Keep the Play Store open and turn on the WIFI.

Attempt to sign in again.

Method 2:

Plug your device into your computer and open up Toolbox V6.3

Click on the ADB Shells tool and execute a Standard Shell.

Execute these commands:

pm uninstall com.google.android.gsf.login

pm uninstall com.google.android.gsf

pm uninstall com.google.android.gms

pm uninstall com.android.vending

Once complete close out of the shell and reopen the Toolbox.

Execute the Install Google Services tool and wait for the process to complete.

Once the tool finishes please wait for a few minutes for the Play Store to update itself.

Open the Play Store and attempt to sign in.

Please let me know if you need further help. Best of luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] free2saute:
I get an error check parental controls settings and retry.

thanks for the work that you do for us,
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Alright, let's fix this. Please open Toolbox V6.3 and from the list of tools please select Parental Control Hide (4th tool from the top of the second column of the first page). Execute this tool and wait for it to finish. Then open the Settings app on your tablet and head on over to Accessibility > Services and from the list tap on ParentalControlHide and enable the service. With this enabled, you should be able to use your tablet without parental control messages appearing. Please let me know if you need further help! Thanks! :D

P.S: No problem! I'm glad you are enjoying the Toolbox ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ms372591:
App crashes when trying to remove lock screen ads on HD10 2017

I have a HD10 2017 on 5.6.4.0 and when I click on Remove Lock Screen Ads on 6.3 it crashes to the desktop
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
OTA Updates will indeed re-enable some apps, unfortunately.

Google Play should indeed update itself within time. However, I'm working on enhancing the Install Google Services tool to install the latest version of Google Play Store and services. This will be added to the next update and hopefully will fix some compatability issues we are seeing now.

When in the Standard Shell in the Toolbox may I ask if you are running the command like this?

settings put global private_dns_mode off
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ohhh, right. Kind of dropped the ball on this one. I know another person had the same issue and I forgot to look into it. I will see what's going on and see if this error can be fixed. I apologize for the inconvenience.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, I see. Ok, please do let me know how things go! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbourne7:
Can't install Amazon prime , after I removed all Amazon all working fine so far, YouTube picture _to _ picture doesn't work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dr_docdoc:
Did you ever figure this out. Same thing happened to min (Amazon Frre HD 10 2019) and I did what you did - I ran the Remove Everything Amazon manually selecting all EXCEPT not the Fire Keyboard. Turned to Japanese. I tried to Restore Everything Amazon, but to no avail - the keyboard stayed Japanese and in the Keyboard settings, there is no other option other than Japanese.

Please help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Xenosama:
There is another issue ... FIRE 8 HD

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this button stopped work .. it needs to check apps in memory and not only

actually - it's not first time ... last time i just reinstalled toolbox .. but now it doesnt help
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Tool UI Changes

Hello all,

I'm thinking about changing the look of the UI for the tools confirmation page. I have 3 designs here and I was wondering if you guys have a prefrence in which UI style it should be changed to. Please specify which one looks more appealing to you. They are marked as such: UI1, UI2, and UI3.

NOTE: The information included in the UIs will be changed and are only there to serve as a placeholder.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I don't think picture-in-picture works on FireOS (I could be wrong, but at the moment I'm not too sure). Could you also please specify what app you are trying to install? Amazon Prime video?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I'm guessing Fire Keyboard was removed but the Japanese keyboard wasn't. Try opening the Toolbox and Sideloading GBoard. If GBoard is already installed please open GBoard and it will guide you through to help you set it up. Best of luck and please let me know if you need further help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dr_docdoc:
Oddly enough, I factory wiped the device and started over. This time, the keyboard didn’t go Japanese on me (at least I think so—OK, no, I’m not turning Japanese, I really think so)!

I don’t know if it made a difference, but I removed Everything Amazon (except Fire Keyboard) first before doing the other goodies in the ToolBox.

I’m all good now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
UI3 closely followed by UI2; not a fan of UI1
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you for your input. I was thinking the same exact thing. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, so to be clear you never see this correct?

The second you click the Remove Lockscreen Ads on the main menu it crashes, correct?

One more question: Does the Toolbox crash when you select ADB Shell from the main menu?

If it doesn't crash when selecting ADB Shell, what does the Temporary Root Shell say to the right of it? Does it say Execute or does it say Not Supported?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] volo5:
Thanx for this tool, works like a charm on my fire hd10 9th.

I look forward to see it rooted ;)

My i check how i could go back to stock, if i get a second tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Nano:
Thank you very much for your time and effort programming this awesome tool!

I have the same problem when removing lockscreen adds the tool crashes.

It also crashes when I click on adb shell.

I have already tried to run the tool as admin, same result.

I am using an old Laptop with Win10.

Kind regards

Daniel
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] WhiteWidows:
Will this work on the 8in Kids edition?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ms372591:
It crashes as soon as I click on remove lockscreen adds the app go blank for a brief second then closes
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jasonsf:
Just got a refurbed fire 10 (2017) and added the Google framework. I installed the Files by Google app as a way to transfer some files from my Pixel 2. Here's the question: the share tab in the files app says I'm using a work profile so sharing is disabled. Is that a side effect of adding the framework? Or should I be trying to figure out why my personal login is being seen as a work profile?

Thanks for the amazingly easy to use tool!

Jason
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gary_O:
Prefer UI2. Visually separating the various text blocks with dashes / lines helps to distinguish and focus on them.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] daonei:
I installed properly last night on my Fire HD 8 but I woke up to the Fire OS launcher this morning. I factory reset my device and tried to reinstall again, but the Toolbox now does not detect the tablet after plugging in device. I just get an error saying a device can't be detected. Tried resetting multiple times and reinstalling Toolbox as well without any luck. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Frustrated after getting it to work yesterday :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ms372591:
Just checking did you re-enable ADB debugging in Developer Options?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sarrazinX:
I prefer the version ui 2. Good luck for the future. And thank you for this great job.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] daonei:
Yes I did. Enabled developer options and debugging. When plugged in, I confirm to allow debugging. But nothing happens afterwards. Before it went into installing device drivers, but nothing happens now. Just waits for me to do something. I thus start up Toolbox but get a blinking "No device was found."

If I try to open new window, I get this error below:

The system cannot find the path specified.

Button is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

GetInput is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] free2saute:
Thanks started with a clean installation and all works well now do I need to do the installation for all users or will that create an issue?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, it appears the executables that are required of the UI have been removed. I'm assuming this removal was done by your anti-virus. Please uninstall V6.3 and reinstall. Once the installation is completed DO NOT open the Toolbox. Open your antivirus and whitelist ALL files in the Amazon Fire Toolbox V6.3 folder (default path is: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V6.3).

Then I would also recommend removing ALL files in the %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream root folder as well. This will completely reset the Toolbox and hopefully clean up any errors. Please let me know if you need further help and best of luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, personally I've never tried this. Perhaps this is causing some issues. Let me look into it real quick and I will get back to you ASAP!

EDIT: There doesn't seem to be a problem when installing for all users. However, if you install the Toolbox to the default path the other users on your system will NOT be able to access it. You must install it to Program Files in order for all users to have access.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
UI Changes

U12 gets my vote :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you jcp2 for your input. Perhaps we will have to use UI2. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Alright, I believe UI2 wins the majority vote. Thank you for your input. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, one last question and we will hopefully be able to figure things. First off, I want to thank you for your help and I know I've been asking a lot of questions... I'm just hoping we can fix this issue. May I ask you to check one more thing for me? Can you open the Toolbox and on the main menu click on the Device: YOURDEVICEHERE button. Once clicked it will display information about your device. Next to the FireOS Version field can you tell me what it says? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ms372591:
FireOS Version: 5.6.4.0
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you. I know you specified in your first post but I wanted to make sure the Toolbox was detecting the FireOS Version.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbourne7:
yes , Amazon Prime , it doesnt install " package conflits with existing package by the same name " that's message when i try to install
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] daonei:
Thanks Datastream! I'll give that a try. Also, what can I do to avoid FireOS from being installed over the Toolbox again in the future?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mi7chy:
Strange. Fire HD 10 9th gen was working fine for about three weeks with Nova launcher done with Toolbox v6.2. Factory reset the tablet and redid with Toolbox v6.3 but after a few days and a power cycle it reverted back to Amazon launcher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nukumichi75:
Did you check if a silent update has been applied prior to the launcher reverting back to amazon? Updates will definetely disable an alternative launcher, happened to me as well. Just enable via Toolbox again and everything should be fine.

BTW: As of now, there is no safe method to keep the tablet from updating automatically, so re-applying the toolbox hacks after the update is necessary.