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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] xeropressence:
Anyway to enable setting a live wallpaper? When using nova launcher and selecting any app that provides a live wallpaper an "app isn't installed" message appears.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
Thanks for the information, after I do that should I then disable Device setup or leanve it enabled or will it really not matter? Just Curious???
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It really shouldn't matter. I left mine enabled because I forgot about it. It won't bother you or slow you down. Also, I think there's a couple settings to which it gives you access.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't know for sure, but I think not. Also, updating a Live Wallpaper would heavily tax the already low resources and really slow down your tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mapps563:
HI,

I bought an Fire HD 10 and used the ToolBox to remove ads and install playstore it worked perfect .

However i just cannot get Alexa enabled, any suggestions please ?

I cannot find anywhere in settings where alexa is disabled, Any alternatives .

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
OK, so I went back and enabled Device Setup and when I try to register the Device I keep getting and email phone or password is wrong, even though I have confirmed I'm using the correct account information

Any Ideas
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Check your capitalization, spaces used, etc. Maybe you can email yourself the username/password and copy/paste it to login.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Maybe you used Standard Debloat under Manage Amazon Settings in the Toolbox. I've never used this option just because I have no idea what it disables. It may have disabled Alexa. I would use the Manage Amazon Apps subtool of the Toolbox and use Restore Amazon Apps > Restore Manually. Tick the first box (Amazon Alexa) and restore it. If that doesn't work, you may need to also restore Device Setup the same way in order to sign-in/register your tablet with Amazon.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
Yep, tried all that. When I enter Device Setup I pick English the hit the next and it pops out of that and goes back to the applications meni. I'm wondering if I just need to start over?

Thanks BTW, Suggestions, Thoughts
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
If it's a viable option, by all means do it. This time, don't disable the Amazon apps until you get the apps you need working. Just disable OTA Updates so you don't get any surprises, then connect to Alexa, Kindle Reader, Newstand and whatever else you need working. Then go ahead and add Google and all the rest of the Toolbox goodies. Then I would suggest a Manual Debloat because you never know what is in someone else's "standard debloat list" that you might need to leave enabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
Thanks sir, I'll give that a shot, appreciate the help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Highbay679:
Will the Fire Toolbox be avaliable for the firestick or fire TV?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Welcome to XDA.

Right now it's not available for those devices, but we're still trying to talk Datastream33 into it. ;) For the time being though, there are plenty of threads on XDA dealing with those devices. If the search function here in the forum doesn't give you the results you want, try using Google and add XDA into the search string.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] spocko:
Unfortunately no. If a google account with active Family Link supervision is used on the Fire tablet, then that interferes with the ability to use Google apps on the tablet, even when the Family Link app is not installed on the tablet. The only "solutions" I'm aware of are to disable Family Link supervision on the google account, or use a different google account on the tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ya14:
Awesome update. Thank you for your continued hard work!

Just got the tablet and was wondering if there is anyway to control the charging of the battery without root access? Unfortunately got the 11th gen, which cannot be rooted as of this writing. Trying to use the tablet as a home automation kiosk and want to adhere to the 80/20 rule for charging. Would love to not kill the battery or be forced to take it out :P
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ya14:
Gotcha. Thanks!

Yeah, I saw it being possible if you get a smart charger and it'll just kill the power to it once it detects it at X battery level. But that's unfortunate to hear that the stock firmware can't even have this function. Here's hoping Amazon adds it down the road.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Raldor:
Does it work for the Fire TV Stick/Cube?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
So, I did a Factory reset and still same issue will not let me register the device, keeps saying my information is incorrect, I have verified that it is correct. I even called support they had me do a wipe throught the recovery menu and still same issue. Now, they are asking me to return the device so a tech can look at it, any other thought befor I go that route?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
That was my thought as well, but hey, never hurts to ask.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Before you return the device, it may be due to it being new and not fully explored by this tool and users discovering new problems that were just introduced.

If you want to explore a little further, download ADB App Control from CyberCat on XDA from here. Install and run it and let it install it's associated app on your tablet.

Under the Applications tab (1), select Disabled (2). In the search box (3), enter "kindle". Enable any of the apps in (4). Click "Apply" (5). Then close ADB App Control.

This image was from my Fire 10 (2019) so it could be different for the new tablet. Reboot your tablet and try using the Kindle app again.

Edit: Also check that under All or System, that "Content Management System" (com.amazon.kindle.cms) is enabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
The saga continues, Under disabled apps and searching kindle nothing shows up
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
That means that none of those apps are disabled. I'm about out of ideas. Well, at least you got another useful app out of the ordeal. If you do return it, just do a factory reset beforehand to remove any mods and your personal data.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
Me as well. I did learn a new app so yea! We'll see what the tech at Amazon say, If all else fails and they don't do anything I will de-Amazon it like before and use it as I was, just will not be able to use Kindle App, no huge loss, I can read my books on my Phione
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
If you're within the warranty window, then swap it for a new one or "downgrade" to a 2019 version that no one has reported these problems with. I somehow doubt that their "tech" can walk you through to a full solution. Thanks for reporting back to us on your results.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
I'm just outside the return window but well witin Warrenty, they are going to check it out and either resolve or return it to me, if they can't fine a problem. My hope is they just replace it and call it a day. :-) I'll update once I get it back They say within 5 days
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sensboston:
Hey, @Datastream33, thanks for the great app - it's like a Swiss army knife for Fire HDs, all in one! I'm using your app all the time and just donated $10 to you (this should be done much earlier, sorry!)

I have one feature request to you (if it's possible of course!): currently I'm making a "backup copy" of my primary Galaxy Tab A5 on my newly received Fire HD 10 (2021) - just in case of battery discharge or accidently broken screen (by my kids) or.. whatever :)

Everything are copied fine, and my new Fire HD 10 looks & works exactly as my Galaxy Tab, except Chrome web shortcuts on home screen. BTW, Chrome, installed on Fire HD, is missing option to add shortcut on home screen, however Nova launcher restored all apps & web shortcuts perfectly (web shortcuts with correct icons). But... when I tap on web shortcut, nothing happened but just an error message "permission denied" shown. Do you know how to fix the issue? That will be nice!

Thanks a lot, man! Please keep working on this perfect software!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think the problem of shortcuts not being available in Chrome and web shortcuts not working is due to Nova Launcher not having all it's defaults. I think you need to issue the following ADB command to fix that:

adb shell pm set-home-activity com.teslacoilsw.launcher/activity

(Someone with more experience feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sensboston:
Thanks for suggestion but this doesn't work for me, I'm getting an error:

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Component ComponentInfo{com.teslacoilsw.launcher/activity} cannot be home on user 0
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I was just trying to put together something that Datstteam33 said a couple of pages ago with the app name of the Nova Launcher. If you go back to page 292 or 294, I think you'll find a conversation about the same problem you're having. I think he solved it by installing yet another launcher just so he would be offered the option to set the default. Then Datastream33 commented about the launcher not having all it's defaults and saying it was a simple ADB command to fix it which he revealed several posts later. I didn't try it out but just replaced <appname> with the lancher name and posted it. Maybe I've given you enough info to solve your problem. If not, I'll look into it further tomorrow.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sensboston:
I think you're mistaken or got me wrong: there is no conversation about my issue on these pages - guys are talking about setting default launcher by using adb command. But Nova launcher is already set as my default launcher, and widgets support is already enabled - I have no issues at all.

I suspect that creating web shortcuts in modern Android (not sure about FireOS) uses a different API than the widgets API. Or it will require some additional permission(s). So, in my case, set-home-activity command doesn't make any sense.

So, I believe, there are few possible options to solve the problem:

find a way to grant specific permissions for Nova Launcher

ask Nova Launcher devs to add "web shortcut" feature (but, I afraid so, simple impossible - a lot of Nova customers are already asked for that feature for a years without any luck) :(

find a simple standard Android widget with launch a specific web page functionality. This is a very possible option, I believe so (especially if look for the old widgets for former Android OSes). Unfortunately, I can't find any old/outdated widget with required functionality :(

write this widget by myself :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] were65were:
Hi,

First of all, thanks for your work and effort in supporting this for so many generations. I have two questions regarding some functionality for the Fire 10 (2019)

1. Is it possible to remove the camera and device dashboard shortcuts from the lock screen?

2. I enabled the cast option through the navigation bar. Whenever I try to cast my tablet to my roku tv, it does not appear. This happens in my Google pixel as well, which I solve by going into settings and enabling wireless display. Is there a way to enable this?

Thanks for the help
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I should have sent you 1 page earlier to page 291 and post #5811. @gamingexpert13 seems to have resolved the problem.

Edit: I guess I don't understand what type of shortcut you're trying to make. Nevermind if this isn't helpful.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sensboston:
Oh, this is exactly what I wanted, thanks a lot, man!

P.S. Might be, you also know how to make Samsung weather widget work on Fire HD? ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sensboston:
I'm assuming this too but have to ask. BTW, I already found nice and free "weather & time" widget, looking pretty similar to Samsung/Weather.com widget but I believe 100% consistency is better :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Sharing would be nice. ;) I'm looking for something to replace the Google Weather app that I can't ever seem to find. (It's the most accurate app for weather that I've used.) A time/weather widget that's accurate would be a good start.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sensboston:
Here we go, sir: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weawow&hl=en_US&gl=US

Enjoy!

P.S. BTW, don't forget to donate a couple of bucks to devs - totally free, w/o subscription services are pretty rare these days ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] were65were:
Did you cast to a Roku Stick or to a Roku TV? When I press the Cast button, it does list a Chromecast and a Roku StIck that I have in other TVs but not the Roku TV (or a Samsung TV, my neighbor has) while my Pixel and a rooted tablet that I have do show the TVs after I enable wireless devices. I have another Samsung Tablet that shows all these devices without having to select anything else through Smart View but that's Samsung exclusive.

To even further my point, my Roku TV and my neighbor's Samsung TV appear in the list as wireless displays while the Chromecast just shows as Chromecast.

Is there any adb command I could try through the shell to enable this option?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Thanks! That's a nice app & widget. Very customizable. I'll use it for a couple days and I'll be sure and donate if I keep it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] alien2108:
Is there really no known way to erase google account info from Fire tablet once you log in to play store?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Since I have more than 1 google account, I tried switching users on Google's Play Store. It worked without problems. What I did:

1) Open Play Store

2) Tap the icon in the upper-right corner (your avatar)

3) Tap "Manage Google Account"

4) Tap the down-arrow next to your email address under your username

5) Under "Choose Account", either select another account or Add another account.

6) Sign in with the username of the account you wish to use.

7) Tap the "X" in the upper-left corner.

8) Tap your avatar once again.

9) Tap the down-arrow next to your username

10) Select the newly added username and you're signed in.

Edit: Done on an HD 10 (2019)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings friend!

On some tablets, the Accounts activity is present and from here we can effectively remove accounts. However, it's been observed that a large majority of tablets are missing this activity. This unfortunately means we'd need to find an alternative method of removing accounts, and so far we've come up short. Hopefully something can be found soon.🤞

By the way, welcome to XDA! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I sometimes forget we're dealing with multiple models and OS versions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Fair enough really. It can get sometimes convoluted under certain circumstances.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Raldor:
Thanks for the tool!

I've disabled Amazon Alexa, is there a way to also disable Google Assistant?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] alien2108:
Thank you all for answers! Since there is really no way to remove a playstore google account, I rather reset the tablet to factory and manually installed needed apks. Hopefully that will be available in the future! Thank you devs for great toolkit!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] grantdb:
Amazing battery life with the recommended debloat! Wow!

Thank you!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm curious. I thought I had that stat screen on my Fire HD 10 (2019), but I apparently don't. Under Settings > Battery is the "Battery" stat which shows percentage left, but tapping it doesn't bring up that usage graph. :(

I looked through Activity Launcher to see if I could find it, but no luck.

Your tablet must either be a different year or FireOS version. (I'm running 7.3.1.2)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I swear, it's not there!

Maybe they added it since 7.3.1.2

Edit: It's not that important, really. I just thought I had it. I must have been thinking of my phone.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ump:
Ok, so looks like Amazon decided to just refund the price instead of replacing the device. The only issue with a refund is I bought it during Prime Day at a great deal, which is no longer available. Current price is 179.99 but I can get a 64GB Samsung Galaxy A7 at my local Costco for 189.99 which also includes a free 64 GB SD Card.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] grantdb:
I can't see what version the os is because system updates are disabled. About device only shows build number etc.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You can tell what firmware version you are running by going to Settings > Device Options > System Updates. Even though auto-update is disabled, that screen still works. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] grantdb:
Not on my device. It returns to that menu when I select system updates.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] grantdb:
My auto brightness and screen shot also are not functioning.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It must be because I've kept v7.3.1.2. It looks like they disabled things on later versions. (And added that battery graph feature.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You can also go to the PlayStore and download "Device Information". On the bottom of the first page is Finger Print and it will show your build.

Edit: Device Information is by Devs Ground
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] grantdb:
It's PS7319
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Amazon slipped you the update when you weren't looking!

😲
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] grantdb:
Damn it!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Always make sure your OTA Updates "chastity belt" is on. Heheheh.

(OTA Updates turned off.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tedfs3:
The download for the portable version is only showing up as a view option for me. Can't download it, can only view.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Click here:

and welcome to XDA!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tedfs3:
Ahh, I had Dark Reader enabled for Google Drive and that download arrow is not visible with the plugin enabled. !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
As long as you figured it out. We all have to fight with our plugins now and then.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tedfs3:
As long as I'm learning something new everyday, it's a win.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Try uninstalling the Google (if you don't need it) and Assistant Launcher apps. That should do the trick! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Learningabouttech:
Hello, would someone please offer some advice. Currently, using Amazon Fire HD 10, Generation 10 and running Fire Toolbox V.20 on Windows 7. Everything works great up until installing Google Services. After authenticating steps 1-4, Google Services fails while the other ones state "OK" and states "please delete apk" Does anyone have a solution? Any help would be appreciated.

The Google Play Store does show up on home screen. However, uncertain of using app since steps didn't complete.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Learningabouttech:
Thanks. It worked by following the steps from post #5,310.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] specterflare:
@Datastream33 Don't forget to update the post title!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LimeWools:
Would it be possible to add an option to modify system UI icons like the navigation bar(ex.pixel nav bar icons) and also modify the status bar icons?

Great application btw :).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Good catch my friend! Thanks! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Great question my friend!

I believe it's possible to set custom navbar icons (coming soon), but I'm not too sure about the quick setting toggles. :unsure:

In addition, welcome to XDA!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TakeTheActive:
I can get past "White-on-White" screen with the Fire Toolbox v21. HP Pavillon p6310f Win7 Home followed the tutorials, installed the drivers, Fire tablet sees PC but I can't read anything on the PC screen. Tried all three themes, deleted and upzipped Portable version twice, searched Google for 'White Screen Amazon Fire Tool Box', tried to search this thread but unsuccessful (299 pages). Hints for an "Old Retired Techie", please... Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TakeTheActive:
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Thanks @blaacksheep ! (y) :)

OCD "Old Techie" that I am, I just kept Searching Google and trying different parameters and luckily I hit on this one. (It was "Windows 7" in quotes with 'Amazon Fire Tool Box' that found it - certainly not the text by @gsm2001 :rolleyes: :giggle:...)

Note for future 'Google Searches': Unreadable white-on-white text on Windows 7 PC screen when launching Amazon Fire Tool Box

P.S. For a fan of "Classic Windows" (back to WFWG 3.11), these 'Visual Effects' are going RIGHT OFF AGAIN after I finish using the Tool Box. (n) :eek:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Glad you found a solution to your problem. I think I answered that question twice in this thread several months apart.

I remember "back in the day" when I ran MSDOS 6.0 with Desqview for multitasking rather than Windows. Back then we used to say "I don't do Windows"! For fun, I just now turned off Visual Styles. Wow, it looks like NT 4 or Win2k. I think I'll turn it back on. 😶

Have a great day and welcome to XDA.