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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Aleks__:
Unfortunately, after using Version 5.1, the program does not do anything when you click yes on the options and it will close itself. Tried the program on 3 different laptops and had the same problem. When trying to remove lockscreen ads or manually removing Amazon Apps, I will click yes but the program closes itself every time., Was this program tested before it was uploaded?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I tested it on my main PC, windows 10 emulator, and a friend's PC. May I ask what you are clicking yes on so I can see where it might of went wrong? I think you are talking about "Remove Lockscreen Ads" but I'm not sure.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] aleks_:
Okay.

My Fire HD 10 is connected and being detected by the program just fine.

I want to remove the lockscreen ads.

You get the option to click Yes or No.

I click Yes and the program closes itself. Nothing happens.

I can install Google and etc.

I just cannot Remove Lockscreen Ads or Remove Amazon Apps manually. The program closes when you are asked Yes or No. I click YES, nothing happens and the programs just closes. I restart it and it has the same ongoing issue.

I hope that makes more sense?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] koop1955:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] I don't want to barge into your doing tech support, but I just wanted to say thanks, the program has been working great for me. I never had Lockscreen ads, so I can't comment, but I have used every other feature without issue. You made my Kindle actually functional. I sent a donation your way in appreciation.

Sorry to interrupt.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] intellinerd:
Same exact issue I've encountered as well. On Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (Version 10.0.17763 Build 17763).

Going back to V5.0, I was able to remove Amazon apps manually. On V5.1, after clicking on Manual or Auto - the program simply disappears with no further action.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] munchy_cool:
do we still need the automate app steps (step 5 onwards) from this thread to remove ads?

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/development/remove-amazon-lockscreen-ads-adb-t3784848

or is it one click in the toolbox now?

edit

i ask as i clicked on remove lockscreen ads and it rebooted the tablet, but i still dont see automate app. neither did i see the commands to instal automate app in the shell window before tablet was rebooted.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 1shado1:
I'm having the same problem (New to this, just started. Using 5.1. Can install Google Play store okay, and the wallpaper app, and block OTA updates).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Max_Pain:
Thanks for this tool.

I'm having an issue, I posted about it on the other thread for the other similar tool. I'm hoping maybe someone following this one can help. Here's my original problem post:

This is today's post about trying again today.

My understanding is that this is an issue because these three tablets are failing to prompt for the RSA key. As I said, i've tried on my PC and tablet, with three different (but identical build and software) tablets, even resetting one of them, and no luck. One of the four worked and both this tool and the other tool worked.

Anyone?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mikelav456:
Toolbox not seeing my tablets. Even the one that it saw last night, not seeing that or another now. Not sure what's going on.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] duh1:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] Great tool -- saw that with version 1.5 you added support for 2015 HD10, but no love for very similar 2015 HD8 that uses exact same firmware. Is that device compatible with your tool as well, or is there a reason that it's not? Have 3 of them that need to be setup, and would like some idea how well the tool will work with those. Thx...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] westland16:
My Antivirus treated the 'ToolboxThemeSelector.exe' as infected, so removed it. Now Toolbox 5.1 won't run.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
You need to set your av to whitelist the installation folder of toolbox. This way it ignores all files (including the one mentioned).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] KevMetal:
*driver problem .....trust me do this ...*

download correct driver from Amazon

https://s3.amazonaws.com/android-sdk-manager/redist/kindle_fire_usb_driver.zip

*your device and drivers may seem fine but they are not *uninstall or update driver manually from device managr or do below

Your Fire tablet should display only as a Portable Device. If your Device Manager shows a second Fire device with a yellow alert sign (under Other Devices), your computer is listing Amazon's unrecognized ADB module as a separate device. To fix this issue:

Right-click the Fire device under Other Devices, and select Properties to open the Properties window.

On the
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] britbloke:
I'm a new Fire HD 10 owner (Canadian model) and I'm wondering if the Toolbox impacts performance in any way, such as slowdowns due to duplicate functionality (launchers), more RAM usage, etc.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DJames1:
It's not going to slow anything down. Keep in mind that unless you root the tablet you can't actually remove the built-in Amazon apps to get back memory. You can only disable them and hide them. So any alternative apps you add will be taking up more memory.

You can keep the Show Mode that's normally disabled in Canada if you use the Toolkit to disable updates, and then connect to an amazon.com account. However you may need to do one OS update before you disable updates - check the OS version currently installed on your tablet from the factory to see if you need an update to the version that supports Show Mode. My Fire HD 8 needed an update from OS 6.3.0.0 to OS 6.3.0.1.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hi, I would be very happy to add support for HD8 (2015) models. Can you please provide the device's nickname? (Example: Fire HD8 (2018)'s nickname is Karnak) Thanks! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Have you tired taskkilling adb.exe from task manager? Maybe a system restart? (tablets and computer), maybe try using a different usb cable/port, revoke all debugging authorizations, delete the .txt files found in the adb folder in the toolbox's directory, install amazon drivers and then reboot your computer?, etc.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] padschuko:
Hi guys, and first of all thanks for this great toolkit!

I have a HD10 Plus and did everything what is described in the howto. However when I want to check what Firmware version I am on, the device jumps every time back to the preferences. Does anyone know why this happens and what I can do?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] purplegreendave:
Food for thought. I tend not to do any shopping on a mobile device it annoys me. I'll always grab a laptop for something like that. I have noticed that I can't click the photos button in the camera app (I guess because it's trying to launch Prime Photos?).

It also pulled the wrong timezone for me and I couldn't manually select. Remedied by Restoring the Device Setup app.

I will to look into the updated apks you linked in your signature. Webview is probably one I'll want to do right away. Is that something you install via the Toolbox or just transfer and sideload the apk on the device?

Based on my 1 day of experience with the tool I'd suggest restoring the Device Setup app as I mentioned above
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

The updater app, being disabled, prevents that function from working on the tablet. In order to check the version of firmware you're running, connect your tablet to Toolbox. Click in the lower-left on your tablet model. An info box will appear with all kinds of info on your tablet including the firmware version. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I suggest re-enabling Shop Amazon anyway in case you're away from your computer and you need to sign in to Amazon for some reason. It's like keeping your ticket stub in case they ask.

Device setup is the cause of the time zone issue as you surmised and the reason I don't disable it on my tablet. Another good one to leave enabled.

The webview update can just be sideloaded. It doesn't appear to make much difference, but it's important to be current with web standards so I included that in my brief collection of updates. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm glad @braveheartleo has taken the time to do a more thorough and current collection than I have. It removes the need for me to update my tablet to get the newer versions.

I'll still provide my collection because at least they work, unlike the pre-v.7.3.2.2 versions. I hope that braveheartleo is not bothered by my link to his thread in my signature. I though it only right to give him any extra traffic from those that might want more than just my file collection. ☺️
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] redhub:
Everything worked as described, thank you for your help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TheBromToTheLey:
N/A solved the issue
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jumstec:
Thanks.

I followed the guide and it worked, although I got a little lost!

Unfortunately, even the last model that can be rooted has only 2000M RAM and is 32bit!

Still, it was an experience and

I'm glad I was able to get lineage os on my $80 tablet.

Even if I had to do soldering iron, if I could root my current fire tablet, I would like to do it.

Don't worry, it's just a fantasy.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] caliban_freak:
Can I also side load apps to my echo show 15 with toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Thomasba:
could just be me but your link to braveheartleo's apps just closes the spoiler. I did find them anyway. just an fyi
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'll look into it! Thanks. (y)

Edit: For some reason, the board won't allow me to fix it no matter how I redo it. It does work, but you need to hover your mouse in the upper 1/4 of the link until you see the line under the link before you click it. I'm not sure what to do.

Edit 2: Now it seems to work. :unsure:

Okay, I fixed it by adding several blank lines to the end of my signature.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jumstec:
Where can I find the latest twrp for fire(2018)?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] peacetalks:
Hello Folks,

HD Fire 10 question here.,

My kid likes watching Youtube Kids so installed google play services and installed it and have nova launcher going to declutter everything except Youtube Kids and the google play games my kid enjoys.

I'd also like my Kid to have access to Amazon Kids for games and books.

Amazon Kids requires a Lockscreen Pin to operate. I tried disabling the lock screen pin with Firetoolbox, but Amazon Kids picked it up and wont function without a lock screen password.

Ideally I'm looking for a solution where if the tablet locks or I try and switch over my kid or myself doesn't have to enter a passcode, or if i want to switch over to youtube kids, i don't have to enter a password. I've disabled everything so that even if my kid had a passcode they wouldn't be able to access anything not approved for them.

Really appreciate the Firetoolbox - It's been wonderful on my old Fire 7 for my kid.

Thanks for your time.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Caspaz:
I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but can the toolbox be used on a 3rd generation HDX 8.9 Fire Tablet?

Thanks

John

Anyone have an answer for a newbie....PLEASE!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ghoster76:
Hey it's good sign for us, could you guys share the modified working .flo here for community
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Sure. Here ya go.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ghoster76:
Thanks, doesn't seem it works on my HD10 7.3.2.6.

This just shows up the player button (play/pause fast forward rewind) and doesn't led back to home screen for example full screen or not, actually as same as old[2] version except showing up buttons.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't know. I exported it directly from the tablet in which it was installed because that's the only modified version I have. I had modified it inside of Automate and it worked. I exported it and zipped up the modded version and uploaded it. Maybe wait until @Datastream33 makes it available, or modify the one he shared yourself? 🤷
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jogi0815:
Hi,

I have an fire tab 8 rev 12 (2022 i assume).

The tool worked great exept the installation of the play services.

Several apps ( Google find my device, Catan Universe) say that the services are not installed or special services are blocked.

Does anyone have an idea.?

Regards
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] takitoes:
Hey guys, thanks for the tool it worked pretty well so far on a 9th gen Fire 7.

Im trying to login to a google account after using the toolbox to install google services. The login screen for google account pops up few a second then gets pushed aside and i get a google page saying "Couldn't sign in" there was a problem connecting to play.google.com.

Have tried a factory reset, but since im on 7.3.2.6 i dont seem to be able to get usb debugging on without login into an amazon account and connecting to wifi.

Am i missing something? is there another way to setup the google account?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thud1:
So i have the Amazon FireHD 10 9th generation. Running into an issue where i am using usb controller connected via usb for some pinball games.

However many of the pinball apps do not detect the buttons even though they clearly work in my lawnchair launcher.

I heard Amazon FireHD broke some controller functionality at some point.

Is there any way to fix this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] helios42:
Bump? Can i run a script to just re-enable the lockscreen? It will save me hours of work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] snevel:
I recently restored my Fire tablet to stock and re-ran the toolbox to start over.

I had to do this because in an obsessive fit of housecleaning, I used ADB commands to aggressively delete all of the disabled packages.

This had a number of unfortunate consequences like not being able to set the proper time zone and not being able to use to the home "button" to return to the launcher I installed. I could get there by pressing the Lawnchair app icon, but the home button wouldn't get me there.

here's a list of the currently disabled packages:

karnak:/ $ pm list packages -d

package:com.amazon.photos

package:com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota

package:com.amazon.smartgenie

package:com.amazon.webapp

package:com.amazon.firelauncher

package:com.amazon.ods.kindleconnect

package:com.amazon.weather

package:com.amazon.mp3

package:com.amazon.dee.app

package:com.amazon.csapp

package:com.android.calendar

package:com.amazon.alexa.multimodal.gemini

package:com.amazon.kindle.personal_video

package:com.amazon.kindle.kso

package:com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe

package:com.amazon.photos.importer

package:com.amazon.settings.systemupdates

package:com.audible.application.kindle

package:com.amazon.device.software.ota

package:com.amazon.geo.client.maps

package:jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz

package:com.amazon.ags.app

package:jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.languagepack.zhcn_az

package:com.android.calculator2

package:com.goodreads.kindle

package:com.kingsoft.office.amz

package:com.android.email

package:com.android.music

package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

package:com.amazon.windowshop

package:com.amazon.avod

package:com.amazon.iris

package:com.amazon.cloud9

package:com.amazon.alexa.youtube.app

Which packages should I NOT delete?

Things like com.android.calendar and com.android.email seem obviously safe to delete.

What do I really need to keep?

I really like to get the clutter of my devices, but I don't want to break my nicely debloated tablet again.

Thanks for any guidance!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jumstec:
I have made one mistake...

I completed rooting fire2018 and installed lineageos.

However, I unzipped lineage, patched the img extracted with magisk and flashed it with　twrp.

When I put lineage on the other device, I rooted it with magisk, so I did it on the fly. Like, lol.

After that, when I turn it on, it stops at the amazon logo, turns off after about 3-5 minutes, and starts up again after about 10 seconds!

Also, when I connect it to a power source, it starts up by itself. I can turn it off.

It seems to be stuck in a startup loop.

I have tried starting twrp but it won't start.

Please let me know what to do and what the solution is.

Thank you so much for your help in letting me know.

https://xdaforums.com/t/fire-hd-8-2018-only-unbrick-downgrade-unlock-root.3894256/post-83472663

Here is another person with the same problem...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] braveheartleo:
Hi,

I appreciate that you provided a link to mine alongside your app collection. 😁 Others would simply replicate the files themselves then slap a ctto to their post, which isn't the proper way of work attribution.

As to the FireOS v7.3.2.6 update, Amazon just keeps on giving and in the latest update they removed the ability to toggle the 'Turn on Wi-Fi automatically.' Its function is not completely removed, only the UI, because I have two FHD8 2020s and in one of them I forgot to turn it off (default was on), so it turns the Wi-Fi on automatically, while in the other I turned it off and after the update it remains off, but the toggle in the UI is gone for both.

Looks like Amazon really wants to push system updates that badly and they removed the UI toggle in the 7.3.2.6 update, so that the Wi-Fi would always be turned on. There is a workaround for this, and that is to turn on Airplane mode so that Wi-Fi doesn't turn back on automatically, no matter the state of this setting.

I wonder if the Toolbox can consider adding this removed system setting. I don't know the corresponding setting variable for this though, so I hope you guys would know more than me. 😊
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi Friend,

So sorry to hear the news about the flooded basement, sometimes I really wish our house actually had a basement especially yesterday when we had several tornado warnings issued in our immediate area. Thank goodness our subdivision as massive as it is didn't seem to feel the blunt of any extreme bad weather.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jumstec:
Moving forward for now.

I did a lot of things after that, and when I tried to connect with windows, it showed MT65xx Preloader when I pressed power. But it instantly disconnects!

It is as if the power turned on and off for a moment.

Path %SystemRoot%\System32\setupapi.dll,-18

Setup Flag 00000040 CONFIGFLAG_FAILEDINSTALL

Parent (directory?) HTREE\ROOT\0

It seems to be working, but it's not.

Sorry, I am a real beginner and I don't know anything. Please enlighten me....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Radar69!:
An earlier version of the Toolbox worked and I have Google services installed. However when I run the current version I would expect it to either say its already installed or that it installs an upgraded version if available. Instead I'm getting the messages attached.

I'm at a loss as to what is wrong. Google Play still seems to work however.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

If you read those error messages, they say "downgrade failed". That's because you already have an updated version installed and it wouldn't install a downgraded version. The main screen confirms that and it only installed some parts that were either not present, or newer than the present version. It looks to me like everything is fine. You say that Play Services are still working and that's further confirmation.

Google Services on Fire tablets is a bodge at best. Amazon and Google don't play well with each other. As such, I find it best to leave well enough alone with a working Play Store and Google Services on a fire tablet. You shouldn't need to re-run the Google Services install tool just because it's a newer version tool. Google Services will update itself, or if you disabled Google's automatic updates, just check periodically to see if any Google Services need updates in the Play Store. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
May I suggest Activity Launcher from the Playstore? I bet that activity is still in the tablet but they just removed the UI as you said. Activity Launcher includes the ability to create a homescreen shortcut to any activity that it can launch.

Edit: Hmm... nevermind on that suggestion. I had a look for that activity and couldn't find it. I guess it has to be done through ADB as you had asked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Radar69!:
I had read them. I was HOPING that was what it meant but trying to figure out how I managed to get a later version on the system than the one being installed by the latest Toolbox version.

Thank you for the answer and reassurance!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
If you ever checked Google's notifications on a daily basis, you'd have noticed that Google is constantly updating their apps. It's probably not out of line to say that the app you just installed is practically outdated and needs to be updated later on the same day! They have to keep their spyware current with the latest technologies. 🤨 LOL

I swear I just updated my phone last night and it had new updates of some of the same updated apps this morning. It would be nice to be able to run a Google-free system.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] braveheartleo:
Yes, it has to be via ADB.

I'm running a de-Googled system on my Galaxy Note 9 with iodéOS. Granted it isn't exactly as Google-free as I wanted it to be (I still needed to get, from Aurora store, and run, with microG, some of my apps requiring GSF from the Google Play store), but the experience has been very good, with battery life much better than it was with OneUI+Google.)

Functions are not the same in iodéOS as with OneUI, but that's the tradeoff I'm willing to make (and I get LOS 19 based on Android 12 with iodéOS), and some of them can be had again with workarounds. To top it all off it comes with a system-integrated ad and tracker blocker (which also acts as a network firewall for apps) that is highly configurable and gives you granular control with excellent UI, and apps that came pre-installed could be removed as well, microG included. You should give them a try if you have a supported device.

Now, if only microG could be as easily installed instead of the Google Services Framework on FireOS, then it would be much preferable over the latter.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I just got a new OnePlus Nord N20 which is unlocked and I could change the ROM, but It's not a heavily supported phone for such mods. I'm not thinking of doing that ATM but may in the future, I'll have to check out iodéOS to see if my phone supports it. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] braveheartleo:
Unfortunately they don't have any OnePlus device in their lineup, but maybe it could be added in the future if more people would show interest in having it supported.

Oh, and sorry for the off-topic post. 😅
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Flow1992:
Hi,

i'm using the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro.

I've got the problem that there's no "Launcher Invoker" flow in "Automate". I did the whole process again but it doesn't work, what can i do? The "Home Button" is throwing me back to the Fire Launcher...

Thank you :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] daz196:
Hi guys is it ok to update nova launcher on my fire tablet hd plus 10

thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] llarr:
At the risk of sounding obvious this approach seems good if you still have a few issues with the losing the nav buttons in a couple apps.