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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] PawCat:
ok so all installed but now for some odd reason my keyboard is set to Japanese ??

Missed the bit about setting up Swiftkey...All English now ....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
You're welcome. Stay healthy and safe :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Due to a change in Fire Launcher itself this delay occurs. There isn't much we can do about it as Launcher Hijack is effected greatly by the delay and hiding Fire Launcher directly causes issues with Parental Controls. However, there is an alternative method that involves downgrading Fire Launcher and then hooking the home button into launching another activity (preferably another launcher). If you don't mind waiting a bit, this downgrade method will be included in the Toolbox's next update. ;)

Thanks for your understanding and please have a fantastic day! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Like another gentleman stated, you don't need to do a factory reset. The Toolbox will work with you. :D

I hope you enjoy the Toolbox and what it has to offer. In addition, please have a fantastic day!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thanks friend for helping out! I appreciate it! :good::D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the Toolbox removes Fire Keyboard, but seems to leave the Japanese version for some reason. Anyways, it should install Swiftkey and put you back in business. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] W_K_:
Thank you so much for this toolkit...I honestly wouldn't have purchased a Fire if it wasn't for it!

However, Disney+ doesn't seem to be working. I installed it from the Hybrid Apps tool, but when I run the app, it says "Disney+ has a new version. Please update the app by visiting the store". Which, of course, we can't do since we disabled everything Amazon.

Anyone else have this problem, or able to offer some help? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, I'm just happy you are enjoying the Toolbox and find it useful. :)

Please give me a moment, and I'll update Disney+ to the latest version. I will inform you as soon as it's done. Please be patient. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jojee2k6:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] can you please assist me here, as mentioned earlier, I can't add apps from GP to kids profile, how do I add/share/install them there? Works perfectly though on Parents profile on my FireHD10 9th gen. 2019 release. Also I want to enable YouTube Kids on kids profile along with games from Google play.

What should I do? Pls. assist. Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, I've updated Netflix and Disney to the latest versions. For the Toolbox to download the new versions (you only need to do this if you've already executed the Hybrid apps tool at least once) you may need to delete any .APK files in the %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V7.0\bin\HybridApps folder. After that open the Toolbox and execute the Hybrid Apps tool like normal. This will download and install the latest versions of Netflix and Disney+. Enjoy!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ever since your initial post I've been looking into finding a solution. Unfortunately, I haven't found much success. I however did find a way, but this way only works if the app is already installed to the primary user's profile. There are some additional things I'd like to test but it may take some time... if that is ok with you. If I find a solution I will be sure to PM you or reply back to your initial post ASAP.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jojee2k6:
Oh thats truly highly appreciated. I already installed those games and youtube kids version in primary/parent profile, but can't add/share/install in kids nor the google play itself. Please take ur time and I highly appreciate that already, let me know if there's some solution. Anxiously looking forward. I will folloe up and also sent you PM previously, as I am totally new to this forum, hence I yet getting used to it, posted on thread earlier and sent you pm as well. Thanks again and warmest regards!

PS. you can update your tool by adding this solution, after test succeeds, as many users looking for that functionality, as I browsed yesterday on threads here. That would be so awesome to enable on kids profile.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, don't worry about it friend. I will do my best and hopefully a solution can be found. Thank you for your patience! :D

In addition, if something is found I will definitely add it to the Toolbox, as like you stated... I know its a hot topic! ;)

By the way... welcome to the XDA Forums! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
or just use the Covid down time to learn Japanese :silly:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
hahaha, you got jokes :laugh:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
I got lots of old Dad jokes. Just ask my daughter ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] PawCat:
Brilliant :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sharkyblunt:
Same here. This toolbox is almost perfect, but for the fact that the home button re-displays the default Amazon launcher. Great work to the developer, by the way!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Muskoka:
I'm seeing the same on my new Fire HD 10 with the home button. Also I was hoping there was someway to chromecast Amazon Prime Video on this thing, and it doesn't seem to work? It works fine on my Android phone, but not this tablet. I can chromecast pretty much everything else on the tablet, except Prime Video.

If that's the case it's going back for a refund.

Edit: I just ran the "Custom Launcher" a second time, and now the home button is behaving as it should. Still can't Chromecast Amazon Prime Video.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
:D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Made some progress...

Alright so I've successfully found a way to add users to 7th gen and have the profiles stick (8th gen seems to remove the user after reboot).

I did some testing and discovered that the Kids profile doesn't actually display installed apps (I was able to install apps directly to the user) and only shows apps installed from the Amazon app store. I tried launching Fire Launcher but it appears that in Kids profile Fire Launcher isn't installed and cannot be accessed. I wonder if we could install something like Nova Launcher and use an intent to launch Nova, and then use Launcher Hijack to set the default launcher to Nova instead of FreeTime. Maybe this would be a bypass to the whole launcher issue? ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] PawCat:
Am I doing something wrong or set something wrong... Any links to websites etc in the comments within the youtube app fail to open with a sorry can not open this link .... also unable to copy paste links or comments in the app

OK so I realised I did not have a browser installed....ive installed Firefox for now but does anyone recommend a browser for this tablet or are they all much of a muchness ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Muskoka:
I'd still like to know why I can't Chromecast Amazon Prime Video from this tablet, yet I can from other Android devices. I've got the Google stuff installed from the toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BlackwaterSP:
HD 10 fire 2019. have problems with ghost click. Any advice?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sharkyblunt:
Is there something in the order in which you run the tools in the toolbox? When the Amazon launcher re-appears, the hidden Amazon apps seem to subsequently re-appear too, even in the custom launcher. Presumably I need to get the custom launcher to stick before hiding the Amazon apps, otherwise they'll just reappear again?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Muskoka:
I don't know if the order matters. I just bought mine on Friday, found this toolbox, did the custom launcher so I could use Nova, also installed the Google stuff. I never messed with removing anything. The home button / launcher, was working fine at that point. Then I noticed I couldn't Chromecast Prime Video, so I thought something may have gone wrong. So I did a factory reset and started over.

Second time I installed the toolbox stuff was when the home button / launcher became an issue. I then ran the custom launcher again from the toolbox, and it sorted out the launcher issue, but I still can't Chromecast Prime Video.

I really wish someone would post their experience with this tablet (Fire HD 10 2019), this toolbox, and Chromecasting Prime Video. Is it working at your end?

Like I've said already, I can Chromecast other stuff, so it does work on this tablet, just not Prime Video for some reason.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kbs24:
go back to Fire launcher?

I was able to install and set as default the Evie launcher, but now I would like to go back to the Fire launcher. Can someone please tell me how to do that? I searched the thread but did not find anything.....thanks...

---------- Post added at 07:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:29 PM ----------

Sorry, never mind, I found a way to revert inside the manage everything Amazon tool....:D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
It really doesn't matter what browser you use. FireFox was a good choice as its once of the few browsers out there that support extensions, and respects your privacy. Other browsers that i recommend you give a try are Dolphin Browser, Bromite, and Kiwi Browser... just to name a few. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
My bad for the late response. Anyways, glad you were able to find a solution! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong but here is my two cents as to why Chromecasting isn't working. As you know, Amazon never intended for Google Services to be installed and want you to use their services. I believe the reason why you can't chromecast Prime Video is because the prime video on the tablets are designed to only run on Fire Tablets and nothing else. Because of this, I'm assuming Chromecasting was dropped from the hybrid version of Prime Video as they never intended anyone to chromecast on the tablet. This is just purely my guess. However, I don't have a chromecast device so I cannot check to see if it works on my end. Again, this all just a guess and might not be factual.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend,

To answer your question, its ok to have Fire Launcher enabled as its not directly related to the apps being restored. To prevent the apps from restoring I would recommend heading on over to the Modify System Settings tool and toggle off OTA Updates. This will prevent the apps from being re-installed by OTA Updates and as far as this method is concerned, it seems to do the job. While your add it, Its recommend to also turn of Automatic Updates as well... you know... just in case, ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Muskoka:
Your probably right. Shame, cause it works great on other Android devices. Also odd that I can't install Prime Video from the Play Store, it downloads, seems like it starts to install, then quits.

Anyways, it's back in the box being returned for a refund. Toolbox is very nice don't get me wrong, but the limitations of this device are too much for me to want to keep it. I'll just get a plain old android tablet from Banggood and be happy.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Do you happen to have a screen protector?

If you do, please check underneath the screen protector and remove any dust from the screen. This might clear up your problem. If it doesn't try a factory reset.​

If that doesn't work then you may need to send back the tablet if you can and get a new one. or if you feel safe opening the device you can unplug the screen from the data connectors and that should resolve the issue.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BrainlessDude:
Thank god! I was troubleshooting for 30min because I thought I did something wrong. I am preparing this FireHD10 for my dad and I dont want him to complain about all the amazon ads and stuff in the launcher.

I am looking forward for your update!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] crashnburnMDA:
Not seeing these steps happen: (7.0 Tools with latest Fire HD 8 on Win 8.1 x64)

At this point it is recommended to keep an eye on your tablet when the Toolbox shows "No device was found".

Getting the Low Power Charger notification (via USB HUB) and not so (directly).

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But basically, Not detected. Not getting the following stuff.

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If drivers are setup properly... a new popup on your tablet should appear with the computer's RSA key.

Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Hanseat2020:
Is there any update to solve this problem?

Would be great to get evie launcher on my fire HD8 2017
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
What's up?

The update is coming steadily along. I just want to inform you that there are a few tools that still need fixes. Two to be exact. Once these fixes have been implemented the update will be released. Please be patient with me as this update will bring about major fixes to existing tools. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Hardcore-kindle-mods:
Mannnnnn I can't wait to see how this comes out, I wonder if there's some hidden exploit in the freetime launcher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] paulri:
Just found this after buying a Fire 10. To say I was disappointed that it couldn't install adroid apps is an understatement.

At any rate, I have a month or two to return it so I'm willing to play with the toolkit here.

I tried installing it, but got held up. I set up the USB debugging on the device, installed the toolkit on my laptop, connected the fire to my laptop, and my laptop recognized it. I went to the toolkit menu, and clicked on the Google Services (manage) button. In the new window, I clicked on the Add Google Account execute link, and then it told me that I could sign in on my device. But I never see any notification on my fire.

[IMG="https://imgur.com/a/HyLvwye"]https://imgur.com/a/HyLvwye[/IMG]

Trying to fix the link here:

h ttps://imgur.com/a/HyLvwye

New poster so my links aren't working sorry you'll have to copy & paste. Just remove the space right after the "H" in my imgur link and you'll be fine.

So what is the next step? I'm not computer illiterate by any stretch, but I am new to the kindle fire & tablets in general.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
You are awesome!

The batch did nothing, however, the new version you created worked. Thanks.

There was no option to remove everything Amazon though. I was really hoping to have that option. Maybe in the next version? Frankly, I find the tablet to be a bit of a pig. None at all really loving it's performance. I was hoping to remove the amazon stuff to see if it improves.

Perhaps I will try this:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-to-disable-oem-bloatware-aka-apps-t3779873

or this:

https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/ (newer than the link above)

What you think?

As well, is there anything you can do about the volume steps? I find it's too loud from volume off to the 1st volume step when raising the volume. It's REALLY loud! I cannot use it in my small house without waking ppl up. I was able to use my 2013 Nexus 7 like this all the time (until I sadly dropped it and shattered the screen). The Amazon goes from zero to booming with just one press of the volume button. It's annoying!

Any way...

Thanks again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DragonFire1024:
We'll see if I can build it Tomorrow.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm Happy to Announce That...

Ladies and Gentleman I'm SO happy to announce that AMAZON SYSTEM APPS can now be disabled on Fire HD8 (2018) models!!!

This is all thanks to [MENTION=612460]kojam[/MENTION] for sharing a link with me to a method of removing system apps with the use of a singe ADB command!!!

The method uses the following code to disable system apps:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.package.name

I will be coding this into V3.0 of the Toolbox!!! I'm so excited and happy! :D

I can't wait to release V3.0 of the toolbox in the near future!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
You my good sir... you are freaking amazing! You helped me in ways I can't express in words. Thank you so much for sharing these links with me! Now, system app removal can be implemented and system app removal support for Amazon Fire HD8 (2018) models can be added to the Toolbox! you are freaking amazing! THANK YOU! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Rortiz2:
This mode is useless:

DOWNLOAD_BOOT: This is set by the Preloader if the Preloader was put into Download mode. I don’t know why LK cares about it, because LK has no Download mode, it has Fastboot.

Read this:

http://www.lieberbiber.de/2015/07/05/mediatek-details-little-kernel/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DragonFire1024:
It might be but it is part of the build file system nonetheless. I think for the whole package to work, it needs to be included in the build. We'll see.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
Ha ha ha...

I'm glad to help. What'd I do? LOL
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] my.ads0:
I think you did his googling for him. :silly:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GroovinChip:
YES!!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Oco:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] please add Google contacts sync in google services for HD 8 2016 as sync is broken given it's still on Android 5x
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TNSMANI:
I have used the method in the second link to disable selected system apps and I can confirm it works on my HD8 (2018) model.

[MENTION=612460]kojam[/MENTION]
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I just wanted to come on the forum real fast and let you all know it might be awhile till V3.0 is released! This is A BIG update and will contain some new features! More information to share as progress is made. Thank you guys for being patient and I can't wait to release V3.0 which will finally include FULL support for HD8 (2018) tablets! :victory:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Yep - saves a whole lot of screwing around. Decent device/ROM for content consumption once a few OEM pigs are put out to pasture.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] iakovl:
just rooted my fire hd 8 douglas ver 5.3.6.4, does the "remove amazon" disable or total remove from the tablet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The method that is used to remove system apps on Douglas devices only hides it from the current user. So, the apps still run they just don't show up in the launcher anymore. I'm going to try and include the method for the 2018 tablets in the toolbox and see if it works for 2017 models (of course as an experimental option). However, because it will take some time to release V3.0 i suggest you download a "System App Remover" and remove the apps that way because you have root. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hudsonbra:
Hi, buddy! first of all: Thanks for your work [MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] :)

I got a question: The new version (3.0) are gonna completely disable the system apps or just hide from the launcher?

Ps: i gotta the Kindle Fire HD8 2018 edition
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bobmook:
this is a great utility and you've done a real service to Fire owners.................. thank you
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The method used by the 2018 models I believe COMPLETELY removes the apps or it disables them (I can't remember). But either way they will actually be in a sense "disabled". I hope this answered your question. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
If the device lacks root items in the system partition can not be removed. However, the disabled apps do not detract from space allocated to user storage.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hudsonbra:
Yes, you did! :D

I´m looking forward to the new version. I think it will improve the performance of the device. Thanks !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Lump91:
Hey, i got this problem with Automate. micropatch already installed (04/21/2020 @ 8:40 PM).

Granting requiered permissions to Automate...

Any suggestion here?

thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Eg-Virus:
First Of all , it's a great job you did here.

i have the Fire HD 10 (7 Gen) and i don't use from long time because of this limitation you are fixing right now, but now i have a chance to do so.

i faced some issues i tried to workaround it and solved some of it but i didn't in the rest, here's the cases i gathered so far:

Antivirus :off

make sure that ADB is working fine : OK, because i have another version from VS (working on Xamarin)

Fire OS: 5.6.4.2 (636559920)

the issues related to the Amazon Hiding , when i hit hide selected or Hide everything, nothing work .

Wallpaper after change it , when you lock the device and open it again the wallpaper disappear .

OTA Update can't be disabled.

Automate can't be installed.

no errors appear , just the message that the task is running , it keeps for hours and no return.

i did factory reset many times to insure that nothing make conflict.

i have a problem first with the cable but i'm using another now working fine.

installed google account and working fine so far.

Update:

after i posted here i tried something that get me an error from runtime (i guess you are developing by .NET :) ) ,that when i tried to disable again the OTA update and the error says that the apk already there so i removed the apk from adb folder and hit again, and it toggled it , deleted all apks from adb folder and tried Automate and it installed and completed the installation from the link that popes up, tried it with Hiding everything from Amazon and it completed and hide most of them not all. but when i tried to do anything like login in SwiftKey KB it say i need to check with the Parental control :(, when i tried to change the wallpaper it says the same .

regards.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] opirata:
Hiding calculator/camer

Hi everyone,

I am trying to remove/hide the camera app and the calculator app with the Fire ToolBox v.7.1

I’ve been able to hide every other amazon apps via the «*manage amazon*» option with Fire Toolbox. However, the camera and calculator stays on screen after i selected them and executed the hiding option.

I’ve also tried with the 6.5 and the 7.0 version of fire toolbox.

I turned off my tablet, restarted it and tried again, but it was unsuccessfull.

When hiding camera & calculator, the fire toolbox says it is done, but they are still on the screen. I’ve unhided them and tried again to hide them with no results.

I am on Amazon Fire HD 8, 7th generation, 5.7.3.0

Thanks in advance for help and tips!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Eg-Virus:
Installed 7.1 , Awesome work.

un-hide fire launcher solved the message of the parental control , still got the problem of changing the wallpaper of the home screen, i'm installed all the launchers and changing the wallpaper works but if you lock the tablet and open it again the wallpaper disappear again.

another thing, can setup Google parent control ?

i installed it but it can't complete the setup, it stuck in the checking update.

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] opirata:
Bug: Can't hide Calculator and Camera

I've reset to factory and started all over again and i still can't hide Calculator and Camera amazon apps.