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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yadaliee:
where do i install google services

Edit: i used this

https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-os-5-x-no-root-pc-adb.3486603/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Since you are the developer of this app, I think most everyone in here knows to give you some slack when unforeseen things happen. Thanks so much for all of your efforts.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Mlinko6:
Hi all,

I have a following problem with the Youtube Vanced when I try to install it or update the Vanced MicroG I get an "Parse error" - "There was a problem while parsing the package" how can solve this problem?

Thank you!

KR

Rok
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Erenkasymaliev:
Hi @Datastream33 @blaacksheep

Amazon Toolbox V28.2 works great on tablets with firmware lower than 7.3.2.2

Bottom toolbar (buttons back, home and square) works ok

But I have some issues with firmware 7.3.2.2

When I use V28.2 on firmware 7.3.2.2, the bottom toolbar works differently. There are only two buttons without button “home” or it’s smaller and not usable

May be u decided to hide this button so as to make other launchers as a default one but still problem. Every time when I open and then close any app, I come back to amazon launcher, not that I installed (nova launcher).

And when I click button “square” and remove all apps from RAM, I come back to amazon launcher.

Is it a problem only with my tablet? Cause I don’t see the point of removing home button if I always return to amazon launcher. And without home button it’s lil bit inconvenient to use
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] soywalker:
So, DataStream, any plans to make a similar Toolbox for Walmart's 8" ONN tablet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] WickedDevils2:
Does anyone know how to resolve this error?

[IMG="ERROR"]https://i.imgur.com/4Zwg5i6.png[/IMG]
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MaxisMad:
Trying to resolve this error as well, it looks like v4.4 installer is corrupt or not uploaded properly. Trying v4.3 now, will update if it works.

Update: it's the installer of v4.4 use previous version, it should work fine.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JackDN06:
Try the fix in post #832. I was able to install the update that way.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, yes. I heard about these tablets. I'm actually thinking about making a toolbox. But, we will see. Is this something that interests you?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] scram69:
com.amazon.dee.app

com.amazon.dee.app is currently the biggest drain on the battery of my 2017 HD8. A few threads back, there was discussion of identifying com.amazon.dee.app with Alexa. That does appear to be the package name for the Alexa app - I would post a link, but ... this is XDA forum.

I was successfully able to install the tool, connect my HD8, and remove, for example, Prime Videos, using the manual remove mode. I have to give major props to Datastream33 for the effort to develop and share such a nice, powerful tool to improve the Fire HD's.

However, using manual remove to remove "Alexa" does not appear to remove com.amazon.dee.app. Is there a way I can manually issue the hide command for this app from within the tool?

Thanks-
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] soywalker:
A toolbox for the ONN? Sure. Battery life isn't as good as the Fire I'm sure but any cleanup would improve that. Was out today and stopped in to Walmart for the $64 8" ONN although online said the store didn't have it. Wanted to find out if it has an audio plug port. One report says one can't transfer files using USB so if it had an audio port was a question. My 12 year old Sony car CD player died and haven't cared much for local stations when I listened years ago, so always mp3's of NY stations. Using a Teclast tablet right now but figured the ONN might be good. Walmart had the 10.1" in stock, $79, so I snagged it right away. Just got it home. A pleasure peeling the screen protector plastic off. The Fire works well as a generic android tablet ignoring Amazon stuff as a result of your toolbox, so that might go in the car. Thanks.

soywalker
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yes, there is a way and I would be happy to help you with this.

Please follow these instructions:

Plug in your tablet and launch Toolbox V4.4.

Click the "Sideload Apps" tool.

Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the "System Apps Remover" folder.

Inside you will find the "SystemAppsRemover.apk" file. Select this file.

Sideload it to the tablet.

Once the process is complete click on the "ADB Shells" tool and then click on the "Standard Shell" subtool.

Now in the adb shell type the following command: run-as com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook pm hide com.amazon.dee.app

That's it! The package should now be hidden!

Let me know if this solved your issue, or if you need more help! Thanks! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
I grabbed an 8" ONN for a quick eval. It does have an audio out jack. Haven't had time to assess OTG capabilities but would be surprised if not working. Initial impressions vs HD 8: brighter panel, relatively clean ROM (Pie), tinny sound. Handled streaming exceptionally well which is my primary interest for this platform. Also surprisingly sluggish (felt more like a Fire 7) but only spent about 15 min poking around; likely caches were still being populated. It did auto download/install a firmware update so not abandoned right out of the gate. Probably won't have time to mess with it further for a couple days. No immediate interest to root/unlock. May try the 10.1" as well.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 2rugsandacat:
Awesome tool and used it with great success - thanks!

Few questions:

Started with a fresh tablet that wasn't registered. I did not load the flow into automate but not seeing lock screen ads (assume ad blocker) - not complaining just curious if I need automate?

Does the tool box work with the current version of fire os 5.6.4.0 for HD 8 & 10?

I have a fire HD 6 laying around and tempted to try it - anyone know if it will work on that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Should work with all 2017/18 variants.

You happen to be in Canada? I don't get ads either in Canada. And mine is signed in and regged to a .ca account
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 2rugsandacat:
Nope - in US just didnt sign in or reg - didnt see a need to if I stripped all the amazon content - am I missing something?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] soywalker:
Is there an option that removes the Register Your Device nag?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] scram69:
Thanks very much for the guidance. I had tried unsuccessfully to remove com.amazon.dee.app with the same adb command from the command line on a mac.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work from the shell in the Toolbox either. The app starts back up after a restart and continues to drain the battery. It seems completely impervious to "pm hide".

I should mention that the tablet has a child profile ("Free Time") set up for my son. Could that be the reason I can't seem to remove these apps from the tablet? Removal has worked for my other tablet without the child profile (2016 HD8).

If you have other suggestions on how to disable this process I'd be grateful to hear them-

Thanks-
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Actually, yes. There is a way to remove the package responsible for registration. This however does require ADB to be enabled. Funny thing is, I just helped a good friend of mine do this exact thing. When I have the chance to get on my PC I'll provide further instructions. Please be patient. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] votemarvel:
I'm using v4.3, since I can't get 4.4 to work with any of the tweaks mentioned, on a Amazon Fire HD8 (2018) 32gb model. It's worked brilliantly.

I initially removed everything and Nova Launcher which I had previously installed took right over from Fire Launcher. I removed everything as I prefer the actual apps to what Amazon has on Fire OS but trying to sideload the Kindle app would not work it'd install but would not start. Going to the Play Store and the install button was replaced with Enable, hitting that reactivated the Books part of my Fire HD8. Audible, the other amazon service I am interested in, also failed to install and required me to reactivate it via the tool. This is a shame as it means that there is no widget available as there is with the app version.

All in all this has proved to be a great boon for my Fire HD8. RAM usage actually doesn't seem to be any less when I check but the whole tablet just feels so much more snappy, whereas before it would often feel like everything had frozen up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hahaha, lol. My PC keeps BSODing. I have to install Windows again. Lol.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
Ooof. That sucks, man. Did it just update to v1903 (May Update)?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
E

Follow-up: More I use the ONN the more I like it. Benchmarks 5-20% faster than HD 8, likely due to the additional memory (although eMMC itself is slower). Stock ROM has some truly useful extensions without becoming kludgy like Samsung gizmos. Full and immediate access to Play Store and the rest of Google's app portfolio and other apps that leverage Pie's unique feature set. Ability to independently scale display/font sizes smaller than FireOS without introducing distortion. BT and OTG work fine. Supports 'fast' charge. Downsides include so-so build quality, smaller battery (noticeable), inferior sound, limited sensors, dedicated Walmart soft key w/stock launcher (easily changed) and an annoying factory installed screen protector that appears difficult/impossible to remove. Probably not a good platform for gamers. No hardware GPS.

Last/final HD 8 I purchased is headed back to Amazon. While slightly less expensive (on promo) the effort to prepare Fire devices for use outside the Amazon ecosystem far exceeds any financial advantage (been doing this for 8+ years dating back to 2nd gen Fire HD; still love my HDXs). The Onn is truly 'plug-in-play' out of the box with no immediate need to root/unlock or mess with sketchy custom ROMs - although those capabilities still exist for hard core enthusiasts.

Moving on as ONN devices are clearly OT for this thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] marvi0:
Op many thanks for this. Am going to get a fire hd and looking at the op post it does not matter what one I get as long as its either 2017 or the newer HD 8 2018?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi. Welcome to XDA!

You don't need to manually install Google Services. You can install or manage Google Services from within Toolbox. The lower-left menu item is where you click.

It's fairly self-explanatory. That box may say "Install Google Services" if you haven't yet installed Google Services.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi. Welcome to XDA!

YouTube Vanced has stopped developing the app. YouTube sent them a "cease and desist" letter and they shut it down. The app still works for now, but it displays an error when you run Vanced Manager. Just tap "Cancel" on the warning not to exit the app.Tap the down arrow on YouTube Vanced and verify that the latest version and installed version are the same. If not, tap the download icon and let it update. Do the same for Vanced microG. I suppose it's the same for YouTube Music, but I don't have that installed.

Use it until YouTube breaks it with an update to their API and it stops working. Then you'll have to choose another option for a YouTube replacement from Toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
We all have issues with v7.3.2.2+. 😟 Toolbox v28.2 should offer you a new method of installing a Custom Launcher called Custom Navbar Key. One of the quirks of this method is the home button is a static color (white) and seems to vanish on light backgrounds (like Google Playstore). It is still there and functional although you can't always see it.

Amazon has forced the default launcher to be their own, so whenever you "close" an app, or clear all in the recents menu, it will return to their launcher. There is nothing that can be done about that for now. Just tap Home and your launcher should appear. Android is not Windows so you don't need to "close" your apps in most cases. Just dismissing them by tapping the Home key is fine. The memory management works quite well in Android and it's usually best to let it take care of itself without micro-managing everything. Just because an app is on the recents list, doesn't mean that it's in memory.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yadaliee:
I tried that but it wouldn't let me install Google play services it said they were already installed even when I erased them
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You may need to manually uninstall all of the 4 apps listed in the thread you posted before Toolbox will work properly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yadaliee:
The tool box wasn't working before I installed those, I installed them the next day after i posted so I could use the play store
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rrrsssttt:
I have a 2020 Fire HD+. Like an idiot, I accidentally upgraded it to the "bad" firmware.

Is there anyway I can roll it back to its default firmware? Factory reset doesn't seem to do it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] seraph973:
what you need is vanced manager. then it will install both youtube vanced and microG
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] A-question:
Another quick Q.

I will be using apps like prime video and kindle. Is it best to remove them via toolbox and install the play store versions instead? Am thinking it's probably best incase any apps get accidently updated on the different store.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SB_UK:
I've just tried FireTools + above on the latest Kindle Fire OS 7.3.2.3 after doing everything wrong and registering with Amazon, registering my account at the start.

Should I factory reset ? and then run Fire Tools and then install DNS66 before registering the Fire with Amazon?

(It's probably clear that I have no idea what I'm doing and am just following Internet tutorials that I find scattered around - though none seem available for 7.3.2.3)

All working well currently but as BlackSheep mentions above - the fix doesn't work in Landscape Mode.

I have the keyboard permanently attached.

Can anybody tell me if there's a version that works the exact same way but in Landscape Mode?

Ideally I'd like the new button (there's only one in BlackSheep's fix) to go over and cancel out the 3 standard buttons instead of sitting higher than rather than above them.

Not a power user - just need a button that takes me Home to Nova Launcher and stacks up all open apps so I can choose between them - which is exactly what BlackSheep's fix does, albeit in Portrait mode.

So recommendations for apps that're as close to it in Landscape mode and super cheap (if free is not possible) - would be appreciated so I can buy? How much do I hate the Amazon launcher :).

Would also be nice if somebody might tell me if my setup is set to fail soon as I have run BlackSheep's DNS fix to disable OTA updates, but pretty much always fail to switch WiFi on and off before shutting down? and all of this after registering my Fire with Amazon from the start.

More than happy to factory reset the machine to get this right as can't use the Fire with Amazon's Launcher - too much going on! Overly distracting.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Unfortunately, once the firmware is updated there's no going back. :( Your only options are to either return the tablet if you're still in the return window and try to get another one with older firmware (not as likely anymore), or just deal with it. If you choose to just deal with it, I have some helpful workarounds detailed in the post I linked in my signature. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
No. If you disable Amazon supplied apps and try to install them from the Playstore, they won't work. Just leave the ones you want enabled and use them. I've never had any troubles with them updating from Google. What you'll mostly have trouble with is Alexa updating. Don't let Google update Alexa if you use it.

The other thing is that in order to use Prime Video and a couple other apps from Amazon, you'll need to sign in with the Shop Amazon app before they work so make sure you leave that one enabled. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi. Welcome to XDA!

First off, have no fear of registering with Amazon. It's nothing to worry about especially since you already have v7.3.2.3.

The thing with DNS66 is it's far from perfect. We're using it as a DNS lookup blocker for Amazon lockscreen ads. Unfortunately, if the tablet requests the DNS for its ad server before DNS66 is running, it will cache that address locally and use that cached address to get its ads. Then it will cache the ads themselves so running DNS66 afterwords will have no affect. Same thing with the update servers. The tablets are pretty aggressive about phoning home for updates and once it gets the address, it's going to download an update no matter if you turn on DNS66.

Datastream33 has updated the Toolbox to v28.2 which has a new permanent method of repairing the home button. It's main problem is the button disappears on light backgrounds (like Google Playstore). It still functions and you know where it is by the other 2 buttons, but it's kind of annoying. I'm sure this will be addressed in the future.

If you want the DNS66 fix to work you'll have to make it a habit to turn off WiFi before you power down. If you already have lockscreen ads, the only way I know to get rid of them is to do a reset to clear the ads out of the cache. I don't think that they are stored in a user writable part of memory.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gguerra:
Amazon has the HD 10 (2019) refurbs for $60 at the moment. This will likely come with 7.3.2.1. As long as you do not have your wifi password saved with your Amazon account and you do NOT connect to wifi when you first turn the thing on and of course if comes with 7.3.2.1, you should be good with these. If nothing else, turn your router off to make sure it doesn't update. Run the toolbox, make the changes, make sure to turn off OTA updates, then bring it back online. The price is just for Qty 1. If you want more you only get one discount of $60. Link here.

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus 10.1" 64GB Tablet (2019) for $60 w/ Prime

It's $60 under list price.

www.dealnews.com
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Prime day is coming up too. July 12-13. Amazon usually has deals on their electronics so make sure you check it out if you're in the market for a new tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Mlinko6:
Dear all,

I’ve installed disney+ ovet the toolbox and I get an Error 73 when I start it. As if I would be in a weird country. I’m living in Austria where disney is allowed. Does anyone has a clue why this happens?

KR

Rok
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] c-f-g:
Needed to reset my Fire HD 8 (10).

Installed and started the newest HD Toolbox and got the message, that I'm infected with the new OTA update :(

So I thought that maybe another factory reset and disabling wlan right after setup may block the OTA from installing. So I did another factory reset, but now, I don't get the popup to set the usb mode (to file transfer) anymore. Any idea what could be the issue here? I ofc activated dev mode and enabled usb debugging, but the only information I get is, that the tab is loading slowly. I also tried another cable, another port, another computer. The same cable with the same port, but other android device also works. So there seems to be an issue with the tab itself?

Any way to go back to stock firmware and disable OTA update before setting up the device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
No way to go back. Once installed you're "upgraded" for good.

The USB issue may be caused by the new firmware. I have 2 tablets - one with old f/w, and one with new. On the new firmware, I have to switch the USB connection to Camera (PTP) mode and then ADB works. It doesn't matter on the old one.

Edit: To get to USB mode, plug your tablet into your computer, swipe down and tap "System - Charging this device....". Tap again for "other USB options".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SB_UK:
Wonderful - all understood and will do what you suggest. May not even shut the machine down :-) to prevent the need to remember. Great work - bought the machine without any knowledge about all of these problems - just because it was cheap and reasonably powered. Extremely nice to have a community that are working to reduce it back to a stock Android device - can't though help but feel that we're making life a little more complex than it need be.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi. Welcome to XDA!

The reason they're cheap is because of the "Amazon purchasing device" factor. The reason we have to defeat the ads is because they're obtrusive. And we all hate the Amazon launcher! :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rrrsssttt:
Ah that sucks, my mistake alas.

No I want to thank you for the work you've done. It was a vital so that I at least had some semblance of a working tablet. I'm struggling to get a custom launcher working right now; that was my primary motivation of being able to rollback the update. It was so easy to get the device set up prior to the update.

Thank you for at least making the tablet usable and not just joining a pile of e-waste.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SB_UK:
Hey! Just tried using 28.2 and 28.3 with Nova and MS Launcher and the two options (remap home button (the change that is lost on re-boot) and navbar (the change that isn't lost on re-boot) ... ... and the button disappears :) as you mention - but alas! nothing happens when I click it. Is there any manual trouble-shooting that's possible or re-mapping (like we do with other navbar replacements) required to fire up an application?

FireTools 28.2 and 28.3 didn't seem to report any problems and came back with 'Success!' upon going through the process.

So tantalisingly close :) ... ... ...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] A-question:
Looking at your signature post, are you able to just install google play services and get firmware updates if the tablet is updated to the new firmware? I'm not too bothered about using the Amazon launcher so not planning on putting Nova on it.

Thanks for the replies. Now just waiting for Prime day!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TICOES12345:
Hello! Is there a solution to the problem that when the pattern is activated, the PIN is changed and we don't know it?

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think your best bet is on the custom launcher subtool, click the 2 dots in the upper right and revert to the stock launcher. Then choose your launcher replacement option and execute ONLY that option. I think you had tried both and the script didn't deal with things correctly. If you want to choose the other option, revert to stock first.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You can use Toolbox to just install Google Services so you can use the Playstore if that is your wish. Google services has nothing to do with firmware updates. You can (and are likely to be forced to) receive firmware updates with the new firmware. One of the reasons for my post is so that you DON'T recieve firmware updates. Most people come to the realization that firmware updates are more likely to hurt than to help.