yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think the main reason to not install FireOS updates is the possibility that some settings could be reverted to their original settings. This could cause problems with your launcher and ad blocking in particular.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Adb may have been running during the uninstall process, and the folder for 8.1 may remain. Open cmd.exe and execute the following commands:

TASKKILL /IM adb.exe /F

RMDIR /S /Q "%LOCALAPPDATA℅\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V8.1"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mirek54:
Sorry, it does not work

C:\Users\Miroslaw>TASKKILL /IM adb.exe /F

ERROR: The process "adb.exe" not found.

C:\Users\Miroslaw>RMDIR /S /Q "%LOCALAPPDATA℅\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V8.1"

The system cannot find the path specified.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kezzy1966:
Has anyone managed to get Casting working on Netflix ?

Firstly well done this is a great hack app.

Secondly, I cannot seem to get Netflix casting working. I have installed the Netwflix Hybrid app via TB v8.2.

Setup google home app and linked Netflix to it.

Tried installing 3rd party apps like miracast etc but it says not compatiable for the device.

Any ideas ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
Miracast devices lost support in Android 9. Chromecast devices still work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] punkrockfan:
hi folks

for the case of needing service/warranty...

how to get back to stock amazon rom specail edition with special offers bloatware crap please?)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Simply do a factory reset!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] punkrockfan:
factory reset in lineage recovers amazons rom? really?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GOOGLE_USER:
Smoke & mirrors

Circumventions, obfuscations, and enhancements are the order of the day here.

The FireOS ROM remains intact on the device and unmodified/unmodifiable since elevated privileges have yet to be incorporated.

Smoke & mirrors sheds its negative connotation when you are the beneficiary.

Unless a more knowledgeable member offers a more precise or corrected explanation, that's what this is -- smoke & mirrors.

Lineage?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] njg:
Hi there,

This is a great app. I've run into an issue with latest version. I can't get 8.2 to install vanced manager on my Fire 10 (2019). I had vanced installed with 8.1 but uninstalled it before trying with 8.2. It installs the MicroG service but seems to hang at the installing Vanced Manager. Probably should have not tried to fix what wasn't broken...

Kind regards,

n

EDIT

PS can't seem to get the backup to work. Keeps saying that it is waiting for the device to be unlocked which it is. Again seemed to work fine in 8.1. Have completely cleared 8.1 and 8.2 off my system and reinstalled 8.2 but no joy.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
I think we need to determine the OS situation with punkrockfan.

[MENTION=4809229]punkrockfan[/MENTION], seeing that lineage was brought up, I can only assume you have Lineage on your tablet. This thread is about using the Toolbox to make changes to the stock FireOS. It's not about loading or running a custom rom. That's why the suggested answer was to simply to "Reset to Factory Defaults". That response assumed you were on the stock FireOS since that's what this thread is about.

You will have to find the appropriate thread related to custom roms on your tablet to find out how to reload the stock OS.

Please let us know if that's not your OS situation.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] philmoz:
old kindle

i have a kindle fire hd 7 32gb 2012 will this tool ever work for me
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] punkrockfan:
shame on me, guys

on the bottom of a fire hd8 deal there have been posted two links

one for lineage on fire hd and one for this tool here

so me dumbass on the fly just asked the correct question in the wrong link/thread)))

sry for the mess and stay healthy
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
According to the first post, compatibility is limited to Fire HD 2014 - 2020 models. I may be wrong, but I don't think it's covered with this tool. You may be able to install a custom ROM like Lineage and have a true Android, but you'd have to search the forums to see if that's possible.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sield:
Hello all !

I'm very happy to discover this app !

But I'm not so happy to doesn't see it working...

I've got an Amzon Fire HD 2020 with all updates, and I managed to install Google Play Store.

I first tried to do it manually (lot of info on the web), and all seems to be ok.

But, once I've launched the Play Store and logg in, there is message "Looking for update... This can take a while" (or something similar, it's in french ;) ).

It tries to download update during a few seconds, then I've got an error message "An error occures, try again later" (or similar, it's always in french).

So, I tried your app in 8.2, uninstall all I've manually installed, use your soft, launch the Play Store, and... Same error :(

Can you please help me ?

I'll be very happy to offers you some coffees after that !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Maybe first try a factory reset. Then launch the tablet without connecting to wifi. (Just go to the wifi connect screen, pick any wifi, and then cancel. It will go back, but now you have the option to skip.) Then go to the settings screen and choose your language, turn on developer options, and enable adb. Launch the toolbox on your computer and accept the connection on your tablet. Then go to "Modify System Settings" in the toolbox. Disable Automatic Updates, and OTA Updates. Next go to "Custom Launcher" in the Toolbox. I suggest Nova, but choose your favorite. Install. Next go to "Manage Everything Amazon". Select Manual on "Disable Everything Amazon". Now choose "Select All" at the bottom. It will check all the boxes. Uncheck at least "Fire Keyboard" and "Fire Launcher" for now and whatever Amazon apps you know you want (like "Amazon Prime Video"). You can re-enable or disable these later. Select "Disable Selected". Go back to the toolbox screen. Now go to "Google Services". Install them. Now go back to the toolbox. Click the little arrow at the bottom-right to get to screen #2. Select "Remove Lockscreen" Ads. Follow the instructions and go back to the Toolbox. Select "YouTube Clients". I suggest "YouTube Vanced", but choose whichever you wish and install. Now you should be able to disconnect the tablet from the computer and sign in to your Google account if you haven't already. From here, I would open the play store and install Gboard. It's a much better option than the Amazon keyboard.

You should be good to install whatever you like from the play store.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
My bad, typed the commands on mobile and must have hit a symbol similar to the % symbol on accident without realizing it. Try these commands:

TASKKILL /IM adb.exe /F

* If the command above comes back as:

that's ok, it just means adb isn't running.

RMDIR /S /Q "%LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V8.1"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, how's it going?

Perhaps try clearing the cache for Play Services, Google Account Manager, Google Play Store, Google Services Framework, and Download Manager. If that doesn't work maybe try clearing the data for the listed above apps. As a last resort (if the above solutions didn't work) head on over to the settings > Apps & Notifications > Manage All Applications and *uninstall the above apps (except Download Manager simply because you can't and don't want to). After that reboot the device and try re-installing play services using the Toolbox. Best of luck friend! :fingers-crossed:

*Make sure you head on over to the Apps & Notifications > Special App Access > Device admin apps and disable Find My Device before attempting to uninstall Play Services.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, don't worry about it!

Your fine (you are not a dumbass), accidents happen! Hope you are able to find what you are looking for! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I don't think any of the tablets support Miracast (at least the ones I know of). In the past, it was looked into and I was able to get casting of audio working but the ability to turn on Wireless Display was hidden and could only be toggled on through the use of editing the build.prop file (which isn't possible without root unfortunately).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, what's up friend?

Unfortunately, the Toolbox doesn't support 2nd gen devices as of now. Perhaps support could be added, could you please provide the Android OS version? Does the device run Android 5 or newer? If it runs Android 5.1 or newer support could definitely be added! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I would probably try uninstalling Play Services and re-installing. It may fix the issues you are encountering. :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey ilan,

Just checking in, did disabling the Device Monitoring service help?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ilan316:
Hi,

Yes it did.

thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! Just making sure!

Have a good night! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mirek54:
Since updating to version 8, I have lost access to events in the calendar for my exchange email account.

Has anyone observed the same?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sield:
So, I've first tried to clean all the cache : nothing changed :(

Then, I cleared all the data : ok, little better I can now launch the Play Store and install app ! Wouhou !

BUT I always got the message "need to fix your account etc.", and when I click on the message, once again there is "Donwloading update... tkae a while..." and again the error :mad:

It's also impossible to install the Google Family Link, because it does the same error.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] philmoz:
old kindle

according to your toolbox the device is running android 4. something thats fine its too old to use the toolbox now that i know that i can move on. blaacksheep i have read most of this post i bought this tablet secondhand off the bay to replace an e reader that i had lost.I came across this toolbox and thought wow i fancy trying that. I am unaware of the history of these tablets, on the box it says amazon fire hd 7 so i assumed(there is very little information on the tablet itself) that it was an amazon fire hd 7 (2014) i have been trying for weeks to get the toolbox to work for me.I only found out what tablet i had through the serial number and wikipedia recently.I have been using xda on and off for various devices for nearly ten years this being the first time i have had the confidence to post,not good for you to imply that i hadnt even read the first post. Datastream love your work man huge respect keep up the awesome work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sield:
Ok, so I did exactly what you wrote, and there always this error :mad:

An error occured, try again later !!!

I gonna tilt and try to make this Fire burn !

Any other idea ?

Edit : It's worse now because I can't access Play Store anymore, and before I only couldn't parameter Family Link :(

Edit 2 : I've uninstall all the Google app (framework, etc.), and r install again with your app

Then, I launch the Play Store, add my kid account, validate it with my account, validate the terms and condition (note : it will install Family Link).

Then, a new window appear "device not yet ready", looking for update/ this can take a while, error occured, I click on "cancel" and it start again the update, fail, etc.

Edit 3 : Fire OS 7.3.1.5 / 2020/08/23, 03:17
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
Wallpaper

I don't know if I'm really asking in the right place, but all I'm trying to do is set my home screen wallpaper. I've used Play Store to download the one I want and I'm able to set it. But as soon as I wake from sleep or reboot the tablet, it reverts to the Amazon Fire wallpaper. I've tried to use the TB's "Lockscreen Wallper", but when I choose "Browse", it only browses the PC's files.:confused: BTW, my tablet is the 2019 HD 10
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm sorry it didn't work for you. I'm not an expert. I was just trying to help. I've never used Family Link so I couldn't help with that. I don't think that you can disable all of Amazon services if you want that to work. Which services to keep will require either trial and error, or assistance from someone more knowledgeable.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuimbloN:
Just curious, is there any risk of bricking the device by using this app?, I have disable some amazon apps, changed the lockscreen wallpaper (adds disappeared tho), and disable automatic updates.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No sir, you should be fine. Chances of a hard brick are next to none. Hope this helps :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuimbloN:
Thanks for the reply and for the awesome app!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] s34rle:
Hi,

I have just downloaded 8.2 and attempting to install on Amazon Fire 8 HD. However, when it comes to adding the playstore it keeps accepting my email and password but doesn't sign in. It just reboots and asks for it all again.

Anyone come across this and knows how to fix it?

Thanks

*** EDIT ***

Have managed to fix. I had previously messed around trying to install Play Store another way so it was corrupted i guess. Factory reset and tried Toolbox again and downloaded more items under the Google section and now works.

Amazing thanks to those involved!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] leif2:
So my toolbox is on 7.2 And I see the current version is 8.2. After reading the update notes I don't see any value to me in updates. I haven't plugged my my fire tablet to computer in a long time to connect to Amazon tool Because I'm happy on how my tablet is performing. Is there any value to me to connect and update? I mostly just use the pure YouTube app on this tablet installed from the Google play store. But I would update if performance on this tablet would improve?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! Have a great day friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gghfdd:
Anyone have a solution yet for the AMZN Maverick/HD fire 10 (2019)?

Trying to use XDA toolbox 8.2 but unable to get it to work still.

TIA!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend, hope you are having a great day so far!

Have you perhaps updated to the newest version of 8.2? Another release for 8.2 was uploaded and replaced the original 8.2. In the updated 8.2 maverick devices should be detected properly. However, In addition, you may need to disable the Device Monitoring service to get past the "connection to Amazon Fire HD 2019 was lost" error message.

To disable it, open a TBShell (there should be a shortcut to TBShell on the desktop) and type the following command and press ENTER:

settings devmon 0

After the command is executed, the Device Monitoring service should be disabled... and you should be able to use the Toolbox with your device. Please let me know if you need further help! Always here if you have a question or need help ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gurt!:
Still having a problem like a previous user mentioned about the app not recognizing when the screen is unlocked when creating a backup. Force quitted the app and disconnected from my computer since I assumed no data was being transferred since it didn't even know it was unlocked. Do you have any recommendations on this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Is your device perhaps a 9th gen device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] alexbarber:
I've tried that at least 5 times without success. I'm fine side loading apk files for apps, just annoying to have to connect to a computer everytime...

---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:59 PM ----------

I've tried 5 times to reinstall without success. I'll just do side loading of apk files for apps. Thanks for this tool!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gghfdd:
'Thanks for your reply.. I downloaded and installed on 18SEP but failed, is there an even newer version uploaded since?

Thanks for your advice.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] smithbill:
On Fire HD 10 with clean reset, when I swipe up from the dock to show the Nav Bar & then tap the middle Home Button in the Nav Bar, I see a 'parental warning' for a split second and then I have to wait 8 seconds for it to action the Home Button tap and minimize back to the Launcher Home screen (Lawnchair v2 in my case). Is there no fix for the length of time it takes to process the Home Button action? 8 seconds seems rather long?!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Aintru:
One or more ADB enabled devices error

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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SSJ4Vegeta:
I am having issues trying to root my Fire HD 10 (2017), claims there is an issue with a driver, but when I install said drivers it still says there is an issue and cant complete the tasks. I was wondering if there has been a fix for your toolbox or is there an actual root pathway in your toolbox now?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] punkrockfan:
well, folks, fire hd 8 2020 here meanwhile

installing youtube vanced manager....

microg service...ok

installing youtube vanced manager..... waiting and waiting and waiting, that shouldnt take that long hm?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Squatting Hen:
I have had Google play on for a while now but decided to do the toolbox today. Does this break Amazon Music? I have played around with removing and adding back the amazon services, but I can’t get Amazon music to work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I've been able to disable most of Amazon and keep Music, Prime Video, Appstore, and Shop Amazon. Disabling those apps and re-installing them from the Playstore didn't work for me. I think as long as you don't disable Shop Amazon and Amazon Music, it will work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] megazone23:
In my case, Fire HD 8 10th Gen (2020), I didn't switch the launcher and I'm still having push notification issue

(I've factory reset once after noticing push notification was not working, now I have only installed Google Services and keep every Amazon for troubleshooting)

Apps from Amazon AppStore seems working fine with push notification.

Facebook Messenger and Skype will show notification when receiving messages.

Apps from Play Store might not work using push notification. Facebook Messenger is fine.

Skype from Play Store will NOT show notification when receiving messages.

Hubitat Mobile from Play Store will NOT show notifications from events pushed from the hub to the devices.

That's a significant issue to be as I'm going to use it as a central controller for my home automation and requires push notifications to work.

I'm upgrading from a Fire HD 8 2017 with SlimLP. Push notifications was working fine but the tablet is just pain slow.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
Notifications have been an issue for me since I got my 2018 HD 8 with Fire OS 6.

My wife has the 2017 HD 8 with Fire OS 5, and she gets every notification in the world.

I do get email/calendar notifications, as well as app updates from Amazon and the Play Store. But, as an example, we both have the USA Today app - she gets the breaking news notifications, but I don't. And the notification settings are the same on both devices. Fire OS 7 (which my HD 8 updated to in August) does add more granular notification settings, but I still just don't get many of them even though they are set to "on". But it hasn't changed the ones I do get either. And, honestly, all I really need are the email and calendar notifications anyway.

But, the Toolbox has no effect on notifications, because it was an issue long before the Toolbox even came along.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Letitride:
Kudo & thanks to OP for the Toolbox & updating to the latest V8.2 - it's working, good enough for my rooted Fire HD8 2017 (Gen 7) with a recent fresh reinstall; and, now, with the Fire HD8 2020 (Gen 10) which I managed to obtain, with rebates, discounts & bonus savings at 50% off, paid $45 + taxes/free shipping, etc.

As usual/aways, I powered it on & disabled WiFi for OTA updates/push patches, etc. - enabled developer mode & USB debug ... and, proceeded to use V8.2 toolbox. Thus, ads blocked, laucher switcher to Nova, Google framework, app store & play services, assistant, etc. installed & other apps sideloaded, including Smart Youtube TV and Disney+, etc. Only install issue was Micro/Vanced Manager, kept spinning & didn't finish - solution: sideload an older Vanced & Micro (apps) from APK mirror site, push & installed them first; and, then, install the Vanced Manager & the newest apps upgraded perfectly fined.

With automate properly configured & ads blocked, it's working good as an almost vanila Android tablet, most of the Amazon & Special Offers either disabled, blocked or "killed" - out of the way. It is responsive enough for my purposes ... "push" notifications" are not my concerns (as I have other Android devices to take care of matters) - using it primary as a multimedia tablet, check email & browse news sites - as one-handed "couch potato".

HD8 rooted & debloated running Lineage was just too sluggish & not responsive at all, and I couldn't get Slim-LP rom to install at all, for whatever reasons - so I just sideloaded the stock rom from within TWRP; and, use the Toolkit to take care of the rest. Once everything was up & running, make sure OTA & updates are blocked - install Magisk from TWRP & it's good to go.

Amazon dropped its prices (ahead of Prime Days - early/mid October this year) to $70 and I could trade the "old" Gen 7 device (returned to stock rom) & get another Gen 10 for about $45 again + taxes/shipped free ... maybe I should, but I will lose the ability to run Adaway (rooted device only) on the Gen 7. Maybe, someday soon - we can learn/find the way to root the Gen 10.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GOOGLE_USER:
ATTN:

[MENTION=4809229]punkrockfan[/MENTION]; In case you've missed it. :good: :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
@ Letitride

Try DNS66 for ad blocking. It works well on non-rooted devices. Google it, it's the first thing that comes up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] andTab:
Mmmh. Brand new HD8 2020.

Installed Playstore fine (though it took multiple attempts to get it to sign in)

Could not install Microsoft Launcher (stuck at installing)

- installs fine from playstore, but now I need to default to it, which doesn't seem to work.

Could not install Youtube Vance (stuck at installing)

Could not remove ads (stuck at installing automate)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DannyZnet:
Great Tool

Hi, thanks for this wonderful tool

I did all and succeed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kleriger:
Hello,

first of all many thanks to the creator for the great tool to make your Fire Tablet usable. You have more than earned a coffee from me!

Has anyone had any experience with encryption (HD10 2019)? Does it work? Is there a big loss of performance?

Since I take my tablet with me a lot on the road and my emails and passwords are synced in Chrome and Firefox, it would be important to me that a "finder" cannot access this data.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Squatting Hen:
**Edit - Factory reset fixed music. Cool.

Also, notifications are no working.