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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SomeGuy777:
Soo I tried this and the same message comes up when I try to disable or hide anything:

"PS C:\Users\benja\Desktop\ADB\platform-tools> .\adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher

Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=3086, uid=2000, package uid=32071

Not quite sure why it doesn't let me do anything anymore, maybe my tablet got an update that blocks this kind of tampering. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] klausb65:
I'm not sure, if the disable works, I used the hide command.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] powergl:
Thanks for this great program. I have a problem using it. My device is fire hd 10 (2017) and when I downloaded the latest version (3.2) and ran the file, it mentioned fire hd 10 (2017) detected but immediately the window disappeared. Reading the replies here I found out that it is not working with the Windows of another language, so I changed the language setting of my Korean version Windows 10 to English, rebooted and tried again but the same thing happens. Could you let me know if there's a solution? FYI adb connection was all valid. Thanks again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
It seems you're running it in PowerShell. ADB works best from Command Prompt.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SomeGuy777:
Tried both actually, but never made a difference for me :/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The latest version is always located in the first post. You just have to scroll down a bit. Welcome to XDA. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ComputerTech312:
Wouldn't a Automate script require ADB? thus having to connect to a PC? :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It was just a suggestion. I don't know that Automate requires ADB. I just use it. I don't write scripts for it. There's also the option of using ADB from a local terminal (Remote ADB Shell) without using an external computer depending on what you are doing.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ComputerTech312:
Hm, interesting! i gave up on the idea of local ADB, due to the Amazon Fire 7 not having the Wireless debugging option, thus not allowing it, however i could be wrong.... :unsure:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

It depends on the type of flow and what you're trying to accomplish. Say for example, If you're changing settings in the settings database you'll need the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission which requires adb. However, a large majority of actions can be done in Automate without root or adb. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mrkp89:
I am having ADB failure to launch error. Any idea to fix? I can take screenshots and send log if you show me how and tell me what you need.

EDIT: I got the error while trying to install Google Services. I managed to get it to installed but when I clicked on the Play Store, the app screen is blank. Please help.

EDIT: actually the app launched now. Thank you guys for a great tool.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mrkp89:
Thank you for helping. I got the Play Store to installed but I do not see Netflix on it. Do you just use the Netflix from the Amazon appstore instead? I am avoiding the Amazon appstore except for Amazon native apps. Let me know. Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mrkp89:
I side-loaded the app using the APK but the Play Store is flagging it as no longer compatible to my device. Looks like I am stuck with the Amazon version of Netflix if I want to have it updated often automatically...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Klaus20:
Can someone tell me if there is such a tool also for the Fire TV Stick 4K?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mrkp89:
So, I was about to execute the Remove Lockscreen Ads tool and read that scary warning about breaking Amazon contract...Is this ad removal irreversible and am I at risk of voiding the warranty on my device? I have been comfortable with other parts of the Toolbox so far because everything is supposed to be reversible.

Another way to ask this question is has anyone executed the remove ads option and then regretted it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krakerz:
AFAIK nope, it just remove the ads from the lockscreen, and you need to reset your fire to make it appear again, cmiiw

tho if you want to remove them permanently, you can do it in amazon account site > manage your device > content > your fire

there should be some offers subscription there and you can unsub from there (this one is perm and cant be subscribed anymore, if some deals matter for you in the store etc)

as for in the tablet, if you use custom launcher? there will be apps called special offers, my guess is, that is the app than responsible for your ads in lockscreen and the toolbox remove it
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ComputerTech312:
Same, i simply nicely asked them to remove the ads on my Amazon fire 7, and they did just that lol.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ComputerTech312:
btw, anyone recommend a Doze like app for the Amazon fire 7? i'm trying Naptime, Greenify and a few others, anyone recommend one? :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
I think the problem is with which "they" you happen to get. Some "agents" can he very helpful, while other can be real hardcases. 'Course this is always a problem with "tech support". It just that with a "giant" co. like Amazon, all problems seem to be "bigger". VBG
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Bison9:
Thanks for the awesome tool! The latest FireOS update seem to have added the IMDb TV. Any hints on how to nuke it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] eragonhnn:
When I check the updated versions on the Wiki, the update cycle is 3 months for a version, but now it's almost the end of August and still no updates?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CJ0206:
Thanks, I'll try this later!

App doesn't even work in the UK so why force install to my tablet 🤷‍♂️
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
Because it cost money to make updates that aren't "one size fits all".;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ComputerTech312:
Anyone know why when i do

adb shell pm grant com.google.android.apps.nbu.files android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

or

pm revoke com.google.android.apps.nbu.files android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

It doesn't change what it says in "Usage Access" ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Haven't really had time to work on a new version as of late. However, I'm committed to bringing you guys a new update ASAP... just hang in there and thanks for your continued support/patience! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tmsjaeger:
Did you find a solution? I have the same Problem...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Bison9:
Awsome, thank you!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
Great tool thanks

I have Amazon App Store and Google play store on.

I’ve downloaded the official Disney+ app from Amazon store, not using the hybrid app.

I have some downloads on and they keep require me to “download again”, although this is more a refresh as it takes seconds.

However when I go to no WiFi a lot don’t play, and have “disappeared” again and need download again.

I thought the whole point of downloads were to play when no WiFi connection. This doesn’t seem to happen on my iPad or iPhone.

Is it the app? Or something on the tool? I’ve tried a few things, latest update, restarting etc. Did a test got them all downloaded, switched off WiFi and then get the can’t play, or needs downloading again within a second of switching of WiFi.

Anyone have this can help?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings my friend! :D

Hmm, I did some research and came across many people with the same problem posted on the Disney+ subreddit. Seems the Disney+ app "hides" the offline files or deletes them for some reason. Surprised they haven't fixed this issue yet. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
So it’s nothing to do with the tool? It’s the official Disney+ app?

As above I did a test, as I know this happens with Netflix etc after a while which I can understand, but I refreshed/re-downloaded them all. Switched off WiFi and went to app and some wouldn’t play.

This is no good, as the whole point is available for offline. I think they have to “phone phone/report back to base” every once in a while. But not after a few minutes.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, I'm thinking it's a bug within the Disney+ app. If I had a Disney+ subscription, I'd test it on my tablets, but I'm afraid I don't, unfortunately.

I'm so sorry! :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
Thanks, anyone else test please? Official app from Amazon App Store, with the tool installed please.

It’s the only Android I have, as I say my iPad and iPhone are fine.

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Lancered:
Anyone have any idea why Google Play and Google Services do not want to install?

I get this error:

INSTALLATION FAILURE: [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NOT_APK]

The APK failed to download correctly and is corrupted. Please delete the APK and try again.

I tried uninstalling it but it doesn't seem to be installed, so there's nothing to uninstall. Is there a different version of PlayServices9.0.apk and PlayStore9.0.apk that I should try installing instead?

I'd appreciate it if someone could provide some advice.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
Hello, I have a Fire HD 8 (8th generation). I have been trying for weeks and cannot find an answer to my issue. When I attempt to connect to a PC, my tab makes the chime sound but never prompts me for anything. When I disconnect the usb it sounds again, so I know it's connecting. The PC does not display it as connected, not in Explorer nor Device Mgr, and the Toolbox says "no device connected". I first thought it was the PC so tried 6 different machines with various versions of Win7 and Win10. I have tried multiple versions of the install and portable, along with dl all USB and kindle drivers, as well as installaing Android SDK on some machines. I have read and tried everything I could find including developer options and default usb options, etc. The same lack of response on all PCs, which leads me to believe it's the tablet. Lastly I did a Hard reset on the tablet and started everything all over again, no dice, just a chime every time I connect/disconnect. Anyone able to help plz?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I believe you need to install Windows USB drivers. This is mostly a problem people with Windows 8.1 and below have. Here's what Datastream33 says to fix this: https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-tool-fire-toolbox-v21-0.3889604/post-82681973

(and welcome to XDA!)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
Thank you for the quick reply. On all machines I tested I alternated installing all options I could find of both Google USB drivers and Kindle USB drivers. I've tried with both sets of drivers installed and with only 1 set at a time. I installed the drivers from direct download from Google, Amazon and the Android SDK environment. I cant believe at this point it's any of the many PCs
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, lets pick a PC. What version of Windows are you running on your preferred PC? Do you know how to get to Device Manager?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
Grateful for the help.

Started with a clean laptop running Win7 pro SP1. installed Toolbox, plugged in Tablet, ran toolbox, followed prompts to install needed Google USB drivers. got prompt that additional steps to follow on

https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-tool-fire-toolbox-v21-0.3889604/page-132#post-82681973

Opened Device Mgr, no option for "Other" exist. Reboot Windows, no change. Changed "DriversInstalled=1" to 0 in settings.txt to try again. Still no change

FWIW - the Fire made chimes at all the appropriate moments, and the PC indicated w/sounds when the tablet was plugged in and unplugged, so it most likely wasnt the brand new USB cable.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
USB mode - File Transfer

Trust me, I was CompTIA certified 30+ years ago, there is nothing unaccounted for or related in the device manager

I let toolbox install everything it wanted to.

Thank you for the reply, anything else?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
OK, Win7 (like me!). Great. First, plug in your tablet, and set the connection on the tablet to Media Device/File Transfer. Next, go into Device Manager on your PC and look for Fire Devices. Double-click it. Below that you will see what driver is installed. Double-click it. Go to Driver tab and Update Driver. Click Browse My Computer....

Now click Let Me Pick..... and wait for the list to populate. If you have a list of manufacturers, go to Google, Inc. Now select Android ADB Interface. Click Next, then Yes, then Close and then Close once more. You should be done. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LimeWools:
Would it be possible to add an icon on the far right or left of the navigation bar to execute an action?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
Those were the first things I tried, on multiple machines
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
And there is the rub, as they say. There IS NO "Fire Device", or "Other" device, everything in the Device manager is what it should be. USB connection is set to File Transfer, USB Debugging is enabled, tablet charges when plugged in to PC. When I say I've been working on this for weeks I'm not exaggerating :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hmm. Well, since it chimes we know that it knows the tablet is there. The other common place for it to show up is under Portable Devices as Fire. Have a look there and if it's there the same steps apply. If not, watch the Device Manager screen carefully while unplugging the tablet. A line should disappear. We need to access that line.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
Great suggestion, sorry to say nothing happens. Open to other suggestions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm out of easily communicable ideas. I think I could figure it out by futzing with it long enough, but nothing to tell you that would solve this is coming to me. Maybe @Falcon342 or @Datastream33 can help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fireman135235:
Hi! I originally registered my Kindle to my brother's Amazon account when I set it up - he no longer needs it, so I've been using it now. The profile says his name, but after running the Fire Toolbox to strip a lot of the Amazon stuff out, I can't figure out how to rename/edit the profile to my name. Is this possible?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Yes, and you don't even need Toolbox to do it. Go to Settings > Profiles & Family Library. Tap on the avatar next to the user name you're currently using and edit the name. If you need a different profile, choose Add a second Adult Profile instead.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fireman135235:
Thanks! Unfortunately, I don't see Profiles in my settings. I looked, but it seems like the "Profiles Settings" app was disabled. Is that why I can't seem to figure out a way to rename it? If so, how can I re-enable (then re-disable) it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It looks like you've got that disabled. Connect your tablet and fire up Toolbox. Open an ADB Shell. Type in:

pm enable --user 0 com.amazon.h2settingsfortablet

The option should now be there.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Alright, let's start by making sure Windows is acknowledging USB/adb Debugging and then we can go from there.

1. Plug the tablet into the computer.

2. Open the settings app, and navigate to Developer Options.

3. Toggle on/off USB/ADB Debugging.

4. Listen for a sound indicating a new device is connected.

This will help determine if Windows is at least recognizing USB/ADB Debugging.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fireman135235:
Ahh thank you so much - will try this soon. How can I disable it afterwards again?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

This should do the trick:

pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.h2settingsfortablet
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Open an ADB shell once again and type in:

pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.h2settingsfortablet

Edit: Damn! You beat me Datastream.😶
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hahah, gottem. :sneaky:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fireman135235:
Haha thank you both so much regardless :LOL:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
That setting doesn't hurt anything as far as I can tell. I leave it on my tablet. I had to hunt down the program to disable that hides that setting.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hey, nice job on the new Manage Amazon Apps interface. I'm glad you left the easy option. Also thanks for helping out @Reed_Enwright . I hope you or Falcon342 might have some ideas.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LimeWools:
I factory reset my fire tablet and the navigation bar has 2 button navigation and now it is back to normal I want to ask is it possible to get that 2 button navigation back?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Why, thank you my good friend! As for the easy option, pat yourself on the back... you and @Falcon342's feedback really helped me realize how bad it would've been if it was to be removed. As for @Reed_Enwright's problem I'm just hoping we can find a solution.🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, definitely! Here's how to customize the navigation bar:

Open the Toolbox, and click the second radio button at the bottom right to navigate to Main Menu 2.

Execute the "Modify System Settings" tool.

Click the "System UI" tab, and Execute the "System UI Customizer" subtool.

Click the "Navigation Bar Modifier" text next to "Quick Settings Modifier" to swap to the desired panel.

From here, you can configure the layout of your navigation bar by dragging and dropping items until it's as you prefer.

Let us know how it goes, and happy customizing!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, it might be possible... :unsure:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fireman135235:
Thanks for the help all, I was able to fix the profile :)

New issue came up though - I tried changing the lockscreen shortcuts to some apps and it appears to have worked (the app icons now appear on lock screen), but when I try to open the apps via shortcut, it just turns white, then returns back to the lock screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LimeWools:
I was talking about the 2 button navigation on Android 9 stock android it was present for a while and I was curious to see if that can be activated again the 2 button navigation is like back button with a pill gesture bar in the middle.

I think this adb command will work haven't tested it yet: adb shell cmd overlay enable com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It didn't do anything on my HD 10 (2019). I think it's dependent on things that have been removed in FireOS. It didn't even return an error message.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mirek54:
I have tablet Fire HD 8 (8th Generation) with firmware Fire OS 7.3.1.9

Can I update it to the new Fire OS 7.3.2.0?

Will Fire Toolbox V22.0 work for that firmware as well?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krakerz:
very nice :D

i don't know if this the right place or not, but is there a way to make a "double tap screen to awake" feature in any amazon fire tablet?

it's such life saver for me (atleast on my phone) rather using the power button to awake / shout to alexa

thanks again, and very nice update listed in this :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It probably will work. I say probably because every time Amazon updates your tablet, there's a good chance that they'll undo your modifications and lock you out from changing things such as the launcher. I'm not a fan of "updates" at all. I run 7.3.1.2 only because I haven't been brave enough to try and downgrade to 7.3.1.0.

If you do allow the update, be prepared to re-run the Toolkit and re-apply your modifications (assuming they let you of course).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't think this is possible. Fire tablets don't have a proximity sensor and the screen does not react if tapped when it's off. That leaves the volume buttons and the accelerometer to use for waking/sleeping. Shake-to-wake doesn't cooperate very well with the tablet after it's been off for a few seconds. I've tried a couple apps in the store and they don't work well with the Fire. If you do find one that works well, please let us know.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krakerz:
ah i see, so its due the lack of sensor 😅 , sure then might try some apps / hack to find the best solution for this 😅
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
My System Information app only reports the accelerometer and the light sensor (camera). FireOS puts the accelerometer to sleep when the display is off so your battery will last. I'm sure the camera's the same. Any app that uses this sensor will warn you of shortened battery life. There are a couple ways a wave-to-wake function could work, but the camera is not battery-friendly either. Not having a proximity sensor, I don't think it can be done without killing the battery fast.

Edit: If you can find an app that keeps the touchscreen awake without killing the battery, that would do it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LimeWools:
I noticed freeform mode works of Amazon fire tablets but it's extremely buggy you can use it when using the Taskbar app as a launcher under advanced options it's somewhat usable.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Did you see this article on free form mode: https://www.xda-developers.com/andr...what-it-is-and-how-developers-can-utilize-it/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
On both my 2019 and 2021 tablets, leaving the screen on doesn't kill my battery, but streaming does. I can use them to read for over 4 hrs and still have more than 75% battery left. But if I stream a football game for 3.5 hrs, I'll be under 30%.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The screen's backlight doesn't need to stay lit. Only the touch-sensor needs to stay active. I'm not sure they can be independently used without having root access.

Have a look through the app store and you might find something. You might want to check out F-Droid first so you don't get a boatload of ads though. Hehe
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reed_Enwright:
OK, tried a number of different cables. Got all the sounds. Got a prompt on the Fire about "connected as a media device", clicked for USB options. "File Transfer" was selected, there was also a new prompt above it "USB controlled by" which "This device" was selected. When i tried to change to "Connected device" it would try switching, then revert back to current setting.

Out of nowhere Fire showed up in DM, so tried to update driver per tutorial, but my interface does not match tutorial's description. Toolbox still shows no device connected.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
OK. You're on the right track. Now on your tablet go to Settings > Device Options > Developer Options. Tap Revoke USB Debugging Authorizations. Then turn off USB Debugging, wait a few seconds and turn it back on. Plug it back into your computer and see if it asks for authorization. If so, grant it after making sure you tick the option to always authorize this computer. If it doesn't ask, go to Device Manager on your computer and see if Fire Devices shows up. If not, click Action > Scan for Hardware Changes. Fire Devices is the one that you want.