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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Sadly, no.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tinpanalley:
Thank you.

So, I'm completely out of luck for getting Toolbox to run then, right?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
No, it still runs. It just has some limitations with v7.3.2.2+.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sfallon:
Thanks for the update. I work for a nonprofit and we use Fire Toolbox daily setting up Fires for folks without any technology. It has not been working with our latest shipment of fire 10s. Hoping there are fixes. Thanks for all you do, it's been a huge help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tinpanalley:
Ok, I'll read the note I just noticed that you wrote on the subject. I thought your link ONLY talked about 7.3.2.2, I missed the '+'.

It's funny though because I don't have ANY of the problems people talk about right now. I sideloaded all the Google aoks no problem but did nothing else. Then I installed a bunch of apps I wanted to use and even installed Nova. Things seem fine, I don't get the home button or app functioning issues other than the regular Amazon app from Play not working. And this was all without Toolbox. I don't think Nova is loading by itself on reboots, though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
I love @datastream and had no intention "to blow out Fire Launcher off the tablet." I just couldn't get FTB to install my Nova 6.x.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Home Button is dead

I have the following extra apps installed which I installed from the apks and which may be the source of the problem: Automate, Launcher Replacer 4.0.4, and One Button Navigation Bar (OBNB). What if I either uninstalled or tweaked OBNB? And what tweak(s) might do the trick?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
@blaacksheep. A word to the wise. Your example of One Bar Navigation Button (OBNB) is based on version 1.4.1 which does have a Launch Application option, but only version 2.x is available from the GPS and it doesn't have the option. So, I uninstalled version 2.x and installed 1.4.1 from apkpure.com and it works perfectly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] exlr8:
I have same tablet, everything working as I like it. Could you explain why you did this? Couldn't you just deregister it if you didn't want the Amazon association with it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ivorin:
Yes, I seem to remember you could just log out of the Amazon App Store if you want to deregister the tablet. My factory reset was done for other reasons, after which I realized I probably didn't need the Amazon App Store nor many of the Amazon apps.

Edit: Actually I now recall that to actually deregister a tablet, you'd have to visit your Amazon online account and go to the section about registered devices. There you can deregister a device; if you want to transfer ownership, for example.

By staying logged into the App Store, it seems that Amazon automatically keeps tabs on your usage of the tablet, and can back up the tablet's data. Not everyone wants or needs that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] exlr8:
I believe the toolbox has settings in the privacy control section where you can turn off collection of usage data and app usage data. A quick question, on your tablet, do you have to press and hold the power button for at least 6 seconds to turn it on, and did you completely debloat tablet of all things Amazon? Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ivorin:
Yes, I remember that ability to turn off data collection. I don't think it disables all data collection though.

I don't recall how many seconds the power button must be held, to turn on, but 6 sounds about right.

I didn't do the complete debloat, just the typical debloat, for now. The tablet runs a lot faster than I expected, but I was used to an old Fire HD 8.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbond_13:
I must be stupid. There is no Goole play on my fire and the other items that I am supposed to look for are not there either. Any hope that u will get the toolbox to start working in the near future or m I out of luck. I got one to work for my wife but now mine is stuck.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, interesting. Tried Google Drive, but decided it wasn't worth it because of the whole "Google can't scan this download for viruses" thing. Had no idea you could get around it... 🤔
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Trebrick:
Thanks for the thourough guide. Tried all the steps yesterday for update blocking and seemed to work because the one button ads were gone though ads still all over web pages. Unfortunately my fire 10 just updated. Prob just coming to this late and maybe not working anymore? Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Looks like your Google Play installation is is either incomplete or corrupted ... Fire Toolbox has been a little glitchy recently.

Google Play services is basically a set of four(4) APKs that get Google Play Store and associated services up and running. One or more of these APKs is is missing or corrupt.

1. @blaacksheep has some great posts guiding other users to repair/restore Fire Toolbox installed files. eg post #8,793 and many others. Many thanks @blaacksheep for your patience.

2. Delete the Firetools folder from your computer and reinstall FiTB from scratch. Be sure to read/reread the Introduction to FTB (post #1) to understand the recent IMPORTANT changes to FTB and its installation on the various Fire tablet models. Major implications.

3 If all else fails, try "brute force" of manually installing the Goggle Play APKs to at least get Google Play Store working and sorting out FTB issues later. See @ThatTallGuy post #8,956 for a detailed procedure.

(PS you're not stupid but sound really frustrated ... Good luck)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pelicant:
yeah the google play install is broken atm
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fightinghustaler:
still no success. I have uninstalled, deleted all files and cache related to fire toolbox. I get all the same errors when I try to excecute google services, and yes that is with all the amazon/fire apps disabled with auto updates disabled from the tablet.

does anyone do screeen share and willing to help?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] alpenglow:
does Google drive work on anyone?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fightinghustaler:
Google drive bever worked. Noting google can be installed. The Netflix app out of the tool box won't even install without an error amd quitting. Also, maybe I didnt mention.

When that dialog box pops up with the error. I have to force close the fire box and that dialog box and then restart that system

U can't just close that error box.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sfallon:
I get the same thing and I tried to load Google Services per blaaacksheep's post and thought I was good to go but then gmail app didn't work so back to zero.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Per "Setting - Innternet - Data usage" still surprising how much data traffic for FireOS'/Amazon remains persistent even with partial Amazon debloatting
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dmyish:
Hey guys. Need a little help , not exactly related to the ToolBox, but I don't know a better place to ask about this. Is there a way to change google services language, maybe via toolbox somehow? The problem is, I bought a Fire HD for the elderly, however the FireOS does not have my country's language. There's some apps that have this option to change the language manually, but the most important ones (as I understand) using the default system language.

So is there a way to change google services language? Maybe by installing some apk, changing some file, or using this console inside the toolbox? Sorry in advance if this is offtopic
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Google related.

To change Google default language:

Open your Google Account

Go to " Setting - Language and region - Search Language"

Select language of your choice. May also want to change "Search Region" to localize search content.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dmyish:
Nope. I've already tried that, not that simple. I'm talking about the language of Google Services (ones, that are working on the background and are integrated in every app that uses them).

Your solution, as it says, only changes search results. To better understand my problem, try to google "how to change the language in Google Play Market"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dao1202:
which post do you mean and how do still install the google services?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Lesynn:
Kind of a weird question maybe.

Anyone else with a Fire HD 10 PLUS (2021) experiencing slow wakeup from standby?

If the tablet is in standby for more than a few minutes it takes 2 whole seconds until the screen wakes up and im greeted with the lockscreen. If i lock it and unlock it immediately the wakeup is almost instant

I know 2 seconds does not sound alot but its annoying, and i do not have the issue with a normal Fire HD 10 (2021) Both bought on Prime Day and both set up with Fire Toolbox V28.7

I had to replace the Fire HD 10 Plus that i bought on Prime Day because of a screen issue, but it had the same standby wakeup behavior so it should not be an issue with my tablet itself.

I have no idea if its because of Toolbox, or if the Fire HD 10 Plus just sometimes has a slow wakeup from standby.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Sorry ... thought you only wanted changes to Google Search.

Try:

Open your Google Account

Open "Manage your Google Account - Personal Information".

From "General preferences from the web" , select "Language" select langauge for preferred language for Google Services "+Add another language". Select new language.

May also want to change "Input Tools" to set new keyboard style if applicable.

Google Services only; does not add new language to FireOS
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tinpanalley:
Ok, so then would that not almost support the argument then that if it's working already and Toolbox seems to cause people nothing but problems on 7.3.2.X, to not bother using Toolbox until it's more stable for these newer versions?? Because right now, I'm not having any issues. If just using the Fire launcher is the only downside then so be it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
If all you need/want is the Google Play Services, manual install of Google Play suite of APKs is foolproof. Love the concept of FTB but the recent FireOS updates have caused nothing but grief, especially for new users.

@Datastream33 has done great dev , but th he project seems to bit of a handful now. Definitely no disrespect to @Datastream33 .

FTB is not commercial software, but it's a one-man work-in-progress dev project so glitches are to be expected, but many users weren't expecting the necessary troubleshooting required. That's the nature of XDA dev.

If Amazon keeps making changes to FireOS, FTB will be in constant flux.

Haven't seen any FTB posts re: FireOS 8 on new Fire 7(2022) yet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] darbNator:
I have this one and I have not experienced anything like this. I have not updated my fw since June of 2021.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evbrown:
I have the same question. If I don't want or need any of the Amazon apps, what are the consequences for the function of the tablet if I deregister it from Amazon.com? Will that keep it from trying to phone home?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
## EDIT : Even a recently revised web article on "How to Hack Your Fire Tablet" lauds FTB as a simple, easy hack but mentions none of the recent potential pitfalls.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LLSquared:
New Member

I have a new Fire HD 10+ and I'm trying to install Google Services on the tablet after having gone through and trying a myriad of other changes and additions. However, when I try to install Google Services I get an error on Fire Toolbox V28.7. The error is as follows...

An error occured during the download process:

System.UriFormatException: Invalid URI: The URI is empty.

at System.Uri.CreateThis(String uri, Boolean dontEscape, UriKind uriKind)

at System.Uri..ctor(String uriString)

at AmazonFireToolbox.PlayServices.InstallGServices()

---------------------------

OK

---------------------------

I click OK but I end up having to close the FTB program and open it again. Tried again but received the same results. I'm installing the FTB from a Windows 8.1 operating system having already installed the necessary Google USB Driver (DPInst_x64) for my PC.

Any chance someone can tell me what I'm either doing wrong or need to do to get Google Services installed?

I would certainly appreciate it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RiCkLaR:
READ this forum thread back at least ten pages, looks like there is still issues with the HOSTING provider/s & links that point to the actual APK files that the FireToolbox needs to download, so the Toolbox will ERROR out if it can't connect to a link to install the various APK's in needs to install.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, Custom Launcher/Keyboard downloads should now be up (thanks to my good friend JSens for helping out with providing the links).

The update will be rolled out for Play Services soon (uses Google Drive as the download source, so we'll give that a shot).

Thank you all for the support, and your continued patience while we figure this out. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dmyish:
As I said, I did my research before asking others here and such and it didn't work. Actually, It does not change anything, at all. You can try setting there any unknown language, and it will not change the language in any of the services, at least I didn't notice.

However, I found a solution on the other xda-like CIS(russian-speaking) forum. I don't know, maybe I should create a topic somewhere, since a lot of folks in CIS are looking for this. So yes, basically you just run a service or whatever (I'm not familiar with android dev and the system at all).

Solution to change Fire HD system language to ANY:

1)Via ADB (unconfirmed) - run ADB Shell, type "am start -a android.settings.LOCALE_SETTINGS", it will trigger a service on Fire HD, and you just find the one you want (there're just a lot of them, like 100), and move it on top of English (there's a possibility to delete English, but I don't think this is a good idea)

2)My way - Download "Activity Monitor" from Play Store (this app will unlock hidden features that you could access with ADB), type in search "locale" and there will be this service inside the SYSTEM app. Same thing, you just tap on it, it will run this service, find yours and move it so it's first in the list.

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I tagged ADB way as unconfirmed because my first and only try was via Activity Monitor, and, via Activity Monitor it has a slightly different name. I don't remember which one, maybe I'll check later, but it has "locale" word in it and it was inside the SYSTEM app. There's only 1 service matching this description.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dao1202:
Cool ! when do you plan to deploy the patch?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sfallon:
I did try to download the APKs for Google Play Store and it seemed to work, until I downloaded GMail and tried to open it. It would not load messages and eventually I got a message to the effect that their was a problem with Framework so I downloaded a more recent Framework APK (that was in beta) and still did not work. Although, I am not a programmer or anything....so my apologies if not clear ...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sfallon:
I did try manually installing the APKs which seemed to work, but then when I downloaded gmail and opened that app it did not work. Something about the framework so if someone has a link to the most recent APKs, that would be great! Looking for Fire 10s, 11th generation with version 7.3.2.3 (ugh). FireToolbox was so awesome before this update came along. (Of course, I am not a programmer - so just trying my best to get a stack of tablets prepared for people in need)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Bob1221:
Hello,

I've found a solution by re-routing the home button to the launcher. In the play store download "Simple Control". There is an option to set the home button to an application (choose the lanucher you want) and you should be good to go! The only downside is needing to swipe up for the "new" navigation bar and to press the "new" home button. I know it isn't actually re-routing the default home button, but this is the only solution that works for me and doesn't add any clutter to the screen.

~Hope this helps :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ivorin:
If you deregister a device using the tool in your Amazon online account, I'm not aware that that will do anything other than allow the device to be registered under a different account. There is more info at Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201357520

On the other hand, if your tablet is not logged into the Amazon app store or any other Amazon apps, presumably Amazon can't know which Amazon account, if any, is using the tablet. Fire OS might still be tracking what the user is doing, though I seem to remember there are settings in Fire Toolbox to disable some of the tracking.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ivorin:
Like you I had issue of GMail crashing as well. It was apparently caused by the wrong version of one or more of the Google service APKs. I seem to remember that Fire HD 10 requires a different version of some of the APKs than some other Amazon tablets.

An upcoming version of Fire Toolbox might solve this. Until then, installing the Play Store on OS 7.3.2.3 might be possible by following the manual steps here: https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-tool-fire-toolbox-v28-1.3889604/post-87155561
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Google Play Services should auto-update when up and running. To troubleshoot and check current status:

Open “Setting & Notification – App info – Google Play Services”

Go to “Store” , and click on App details. This will take you to Goggle Play Store and confirm that GPS is up to date. (If need updating UPDATE button should appear) Current version 22.26.15 as of today

Install Gmail fror Google Play Store. If Gmail installs and runss the problem is the app APK manual downloads.

Co-ordinating and downloading current akss is "pain" ... that's what Fire Toolbox does so well.

“Trusted” APK sources include apkmirror.com, apkpure.com .

Check out recent posts from @ThatTallGuy for full guide to manually install apks on the different Fire tablet models as linked above.

Can’t wait for the new stable Fire Toolbox version!

Really admire your work @sfallon . Taking mobile tech to our most under-privileged must be very fulfilling.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Great question!

Looking at later today. Just want to test it out before deploying! Have a good day my friend and stay tuned! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Ready and waiting. Super effort!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] evbrown:
I will probably leave well enough alone. As I recall, the registration process was necessary to remove the register tablet banner. I can live with the Amazon launcher, but not with the seeing the register banner all the time.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbond_13:
I must be stupid. There is no Goole play on my fire and the other items that I am supposed to look for are not there either. Any hope that u will get the toolbox to start working in the near future...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ElNeriMX:
Hi, I've downloaded the v28.6 and later automatically update to v28.7.

But when i try to install Google Service, the following messeage pops up:

My device is marked as Fire HD8 (8th Gen)

I dont know if i did something wrong or i found a bug.

I'm just letting you know.

Thanks for your amazing work!!

Best Regards from Guatemala.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings, and thank you for the report!

The error is due to the files not being hosted anywhere, so there are no links for the Toolbox to use (which is what it's complaining about).

A patch is being worked on right now and should be released later tonight. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi and welcome to XDA!

Google Playstore doesn't come with Fire tablets. It has to be installed. Right now the links are in the process of being repaired so the Google Apps subtool will work again. The subtool will install Google Playstore for you but we must wait for Datastream33 to update the Toolbox with new links. It sounded like it would be later tonight that he would have that done. Just check for a new update or micropatch to fix Toolbox later on tonight or watch here for a post by him.:)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
By the way, I see you're a new member! 🎉

Welcome to the best website on the internet!!!! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbond_13:
can u tell me what and how to get rid of the listing of all the books at the top of the screen? also after i ran all the stuff to clean the tablet it still has a lot of apps on the other page FOR YOU AND LIBRARY the Home page is where at the top it has books listed and tried to delete them but another one appears as soon as I get rid of one Douglas
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Not a Fire Toolbox situation specifically; related to Fire tablet setting:

Try: "Settings - Apps & Notifications - Apps " , Open Amazon app setting

Go thorough the individual apps and shut off notification and "recommendations" you don't want, specifically in your question "Home screens - recommendation" .

On "Library" , open "Customize" to turn off unwanted items.

Use Fire Toolbox to "debloat" of unwanted Amazon apps.

Install new launcher if you don't like Fire Launcher interface.

Read Fire Toolbox Introduction post #1 to familiarize yourself with all the FTB functions ... Lots of things you missed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Najatski596:
Hey, so the custom navbar key does not open the chosen launcher on my Kindle HD 8 2020. I am confused by this. I do not see any new tasks in the "automate" app, maybe that is why? If so, what key is the custom navbar home button so I can manually make one?

(i cant figure out how to delete posts, ignore the last one lmfao)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
The ONLY advantage to registration is warranty. I've cracked two screens on one of my Fire 10HD (2021) within three months ... not major "spider web" cracks from serious impact but singular "micro" edge-to-edge stress cracks from normal use. Amazon has no problems replacing units under warranty. Must be a common problem since Amazon had no hesitation processing claims ... including next-day-delivery!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The update is now out, and ready for download! 🎉

Working on updating the links in the OP, so until they're updated please update via the Toolbox Updater.

Again, thank you all for being so patient and understanding during this whole thing. I really appreciate it, and hopefully the links stick this time around!

Have a wonderful rest of your night! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Never a dull moment in the life of a TRUE dev !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 8552:
Thank you so much for your support