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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] imod7:
Thanks a lot, Falcon!

That looks really good! Downloaded it and started to try it out.

Now I have a dumb question: If I want to use the same tablet, with more apps visible for me - and for my kid a different - less cluttered - homescreen:

Could I achieve this with an alternative launcher? (having two different log-ins)

That's what I tried initially with the Fire OS homescreen(s), but I could not nicely configure my kid's homescreen.

Cheers,

Dominique
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Here's Jonny:
Hi, is there anyway to have links open with the correct application?

IE, if I'm in the Facebook app, installed from Play Store and click an Amazon link, I get a pop up advising I need to install the Amazon Shopping app to continue, which doesn't work as Shop Amazon is installed, or if check my email and there is a link to this thread it should open with the XDA app not Chrome.

Any way to do this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] KipDotter:
Hi!

Getting same error as User "bladerunnernexus" - but my (new) Fire is on 7.3.2.1 (at least this is what I saw at the start ..) - how can I check my version number again ?

I can still choose the "Disable Fire Launcher" .... and the first to "Launcher Hijack" and "Downgrade" are both not selectable .. so table should not have the "bad" 7.3.2.2, right ?

Thanks for your help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] KipDotter:
sorry - duplicate post :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blawson950:
I have installed fire toolbox to allow Google Play store apps. My problem is that some apps from google play store crash with the Amazon location Services enabled. If I disable the app opens but I can not use the local features of the app. It tells me to enable location services, but once I do the app crashes again. If anyone wants to test, specifically trying “ Philadelphia Eagles” app from google play store. I have a newly purchased Fire HD 10+.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LonelyHiker:
I have a problem I can't seem to find an answer to. My Navigation bar at the bottom always covers the bottom of any keyboard I try to use, so I can't press the space bar, etc... I'm not sure how this happened but hopefully there's an easy fix that I'm overlooking? TIA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] imod7:
Thank you once again, Falcon!

I read about and tried a few launchers now, but I couldn't achieve my goal yet.

I meant to have the two different homescreens without an Amazon login.

I was hoping that there would possibly be a launcher with more than one setup - so one for my kid, and one for me, secured by a password. I read about hiding apps in the shade launcher, which could have worked for my case too, but I can't even find the promised "hidden category" anywhere nor a description on how the feature works in detail.

It's not as easy as I imagined or I'm just too shortsighted and I'd be really glad if someone could give me another hint! :)

Cheers,

Dominique
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Here's Jonny:
Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I've tried this and it doesn't seem to help. Links for Amazon from Facebook prompt to ask if I want to use Chrome or DuckDuckGo but there is no mention of the Amazon app. Email with links to XDA give the same prompt. Looking at the list of apps in Opening Links there is no mention of XDA.

Any other way to get this working or to add to the opening links ?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DoeSearcher:
I am seeing the same thing on:

Device: Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019)

Codename: maverick

FireOS Version: 7.3.2.2

Android Version: 9.0

Security Patch: 2021-06-01

Chipset: MT8183

System Uptime: 01h 33m 39s

Disabling Selected Apps:

App: Fire Launcher

Result: [FAILURE] Security exception: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.firelauncher

java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.firelauncher

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:21080)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setApplicationEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:20991)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runSetEnabledSetting(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1610)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:201)

at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:103)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:21634)

at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:634)

at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:532)

at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:2796)

at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:3963)

at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:731)

I am using smart launcher - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ginlemon.flowerfree&hl=en_US&gl=US

and setting it with ./adb shell pm set-home-activity ginlemon.flowerfree/ginlemon.flower.HomeScreen

I have tried the MS launcher via GUI.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Here's Jonny:
Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] imod7:
Many thanks again, Falcon! :)

Maybe the Shade launcher isn't complete on my device - I installed it via Google Playstore and it works, but there's no place to create categories (which it says in the description) nor can I find a "hidden" category in the app drawer search bar. And I can't find any sort of manual or hints regarding the operation of the launcher. Is there some part blocked by Fire OS, that I need to address?

I would like to have it working without having to log-in, but if it's too difficult, maybe I'll try it to log-in and use Amazon kids in the end? But I'm not sure if that could have any consequences, like Am*zon blocking anything or so?

Sorry for the bother, I am really trying!

Cheers,

Dominique
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bludisa:
Hi, I have 2 users/profiles on Fire 10 2021 tablet, can I use Play Store on both profile? Right now on my second profile it shows "Not installed for this user" for Google Play. Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Croc7:
Hi many thanks

I tried this and I get

java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.firelauncher

any ideas?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Croc7:
Running Fire OS 7.3.2.2 on Fire 7 2019 (9th Gen) build date 25 Nov 2021

I tried de registering the device and reset to factory defaults and running toolbox again and I get the same issue when I run the command
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
@Datastream33 Is there any way I could contribute to the Linux port?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Mivious:
Hey guys,

I'm relatively new here, however I have done research before posting on the thread.

I've picked 2 Fire HD10 2021 on the black friday sales. I only opened them a few days ago and when on the 1st tablet I decided to update it before using the Fire Toolbox, as I had not seen the posts about 7.3.2.2 update... As the ToolBox did not work on that tablet (due to the 7.3.2.2 update) I tried the 2nd tablet (which I did not update to 7.3.2.2) and the ToolBox worked.

Obviously I'm pretty dissapointed since 1 tablet is great and 1 is still with the horrible ads on lockscreen and forces me to use Nova Launcher through the app itself rather than converting the whole tablet to an android...

I have tried everything I could possibly find online to downgrade the tablet to a lower software version however unsucessfully... I was wondering since this thread is solely about the Fire ToolBox, whether someone has found a workaround, regardless of its difficulty? Please let me know!

Thanks you :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
On Fire 7 tablets, Fire OS literally won't let you uninstall/disable it. It can't be done through ADB because ADB commands have to go through the OS which, in this case, doesn't want to execute the command.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] imod7:
Hi bludisa,

I'm no expert, but I've seen in the Toolbox (top right, if I remember well) you can select the user for whom the settings will be applied. So you could try installing Playstore after selecting your second profile.

Cheers,

Dominique
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bludisa:
Thanks for reply,

I tried that but get error, play store can be installed on only one profile, but how to activate on another profile? Anyone?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DoeSearcher:
This string does not pull up anything. "Security exception: Cannot disable a protected package: com.amazon.firelauncher"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Perhaps a few minutes reading the last few pages of the thread would have turned up your answer........
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DoeSearcher:
Thank you for the reply, but a search did not find anything only the previous post.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I know the search function in this forum leaves a bit to be desired. I'm not always able to find what I want either. I've found it useful to do a Google search for what I'm looking for and include "XDA" in the search string. Often that will turn up the thread I'm looking for.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TMW1996:
So...

Is there any way, to Change the Default Launcher permanent on 7.2.3.3 with a program like automate?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Here's Jonny:
Hi,

I've started to use my HD10 Plus to wake me in the morning and I've noticed a notification sound is played just as the alarm goes off.

Is there anyway to disable that ?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Here's Jonny:
I've sorted this.

In Settings / Apps & Notifications select Clock

In Notifications click Fire alarm & timers ( not the checkbox )

Set Behaviour to Make sound and pop on screen

Set Sound to None

Now the alarm wakes the tablet and the alarm tone is played normally without the notification before it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DoeSearcher:
Cheers, it was the google search that pointed me to the original post.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] NexusOnePassion:
Hi, this whole thing is awesome, thanks so much! But when trying to install Google services, I'm getting this error with v26.1 on a new Fire 10 9th gen with 7.3.2.2. It sounds like this went away for most folks after 26.1 patch? Not sure what to do. I tried both portable and installed versions, factory reset my Fire a couple times too.

Also getting

for custom launcher and a couple other prompts.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Nope. If such a solution existed folks (and likely Toolbox) would be all over it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
No viable downgrade path - sorry
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TripleO88:
Hey, I recently got the Fire HD 10 (11th Generation) for my girlfriend for xmas and I wanted to install google services on it to install the playstore using the Fire Toolbox (V26.1) but I seem to keep getting these errors...

I'm currently on Fire OS 7.3.2.2 is this latest version causing this issue or am I having an entirely unique one? Hope to hear from you guys soon, cheers.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] moonas:
It's weird, my brand new hd 10 (2021) just show in device option is 10th. But I plug it into my computer, run toolbox and it show 2021 version. And, im lucky with 7.3.1.8 firmware. Change to nova launcher, add prime and all the toolbox works very well.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TripleO88:
Thanks so much, everything worked except the google play services, it has a exclamation symbol in a triangle and says "app not installed" underneath, I installed it in the order advised as well?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dpacjack:
All seams to be perfect, however cant install Family link and ad child account to google service, with mine works, but child aint. fire 7, fire 8 tablets
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stardustkmo:
Attempting to follow ETA PRIME's instructional video on youtube I encountered an error within the first step in "Google Services".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nedd1:
First time using this today on my Gen 7 Fire 7. Most things worked well but the Google Assistant is not working for me.

Install seems to work OK but it fails to open on the table. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Thomasba:
I got similar errors on my Fire7 but a restart of the tablet and then rerun the toolbox and no more errors
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nschloe:
I recently got a Fire tablet (7.3.2.1) and used Fire Toolbox on it. It all works pretty well afaict, and disabling the auto update prevents me from going to the dreaded 7.3.2.2.

When adding a second user, I noticed that it tries to update the tablet from there as well. Any way to prevent that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Swatchz:
Will Fire Toolbox allow me to backup apps and app data downloaded from Google Play store on a Fire 10 (9th gen) to a new Fire 10 (11th gen)? Using v26.1 I created a backup, factory reset the device, then restore from backup all in Fire Toolbox but the apps didn't show up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] spocko:
Some tips for anyone who is dealing with the FamilyLink issue ...

Problem:

If your kid has another Android device that is managed by FamilyLink, and you give them a Fire tablet with FireOS 5 (not sure about newer versions), Google services will not work correctly if you add the child's Google account on the tablet. This happens even if you don't install the FamilyLink app or manage the Fire device via FamilyLink.

Workarounds:

- Do NOT add the kid's Google account to the tablet at all. Instead, create a separate Google account to be used for the tablet. Do not try to manage this google account via FamilyLink.

- Don't bother trying to use the stock email, calendar, contact apps. Just disable them.

- To access Google Email, Contacts, Calendar, you can use the Microsoft Outlook app. With Outlook, you add the Google account directly in the app without adding the account to the system, so it's not affected by FamilyLink. Unfortunately, the latest versions of Outlook don't work on Android 5, but you can download an older version on Apkmirror. Version 4.2120.2 seems to be the last that supports Android 5. Link below.

- To restrict access to apps, you can use an app like Norton App Lock. Unfortunately again the latest versions don't support Android 5, but Apkmirror again comes to the rescue. Version 1.4.0.511 seems to be the last that supports Android 5. Link below.

Microsoft Outlook 4.2120.2 (arm-v7a) (Android 5.1+) APK Download by Microsoft Corporation - APKMirror

Microsoft Outlook 4.2120.2 (arm-v7a) (Android 5.1+) APK Download by Microsoft Corporation - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com

Norton App Lock 1.4.0.511 APK Download by Norton Labs - APKMirror

Norton App Lock 1.4.0.511 APK Download by Norton Labs - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads

www.apkmirror.com
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] c-f-g:
I had this tablet already configured using an older version of toolbox - maybe 18. But now when I try to connect to it with the current version (25) it isn't detected.

There is no android-dialog either asking me how to connect to (no data transfer, file transfer, ptp).

What's going on here and how to fix it? USB debugging is enabled ofc, adb devices doesn't show anything.

It's a HD 8, 10th generation.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cf77:
if your cable is working, your tablet should say charging low power.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maxius4:
I love your work, is there a chance we can get a compatibility or subset for the Fire TV Stick's / Cube's as dev in that area is great, but they are lacking the beauty of your work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Some things to check/try:

As suggested earlier, check your cable or try another cable.

Verify that USB debugging is enabled on your tablet.

Set your USB connection to File Transfer in Settings > Connected Devices > USB.

Check your computer under Device Manager to make sure there isn't a driver issue. The device should show up under Fire Devices > Android USB Interface with no exclamation points.

If that all checks out -

disconnect your tablet

go to Developer Options

toggle off/on USB debugging

Tap Revoke USB debugging authorizations

Make sure your tablet's screen is on

Plug the tablet back in to your computer and launch Toolbox.

Your tablet should now show the option to Allow the connection

Make sure the box to always accept is checked and accept the connection.

I've had issues in the past with ADB connections. I hope this helps. It really sounds like your cable or connector, though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] norrab11:
I'm getting the same issue installing Google Services as several other people here. I'm running OS 7.3.1.8 on HD 10 (2019). I tried the suggestion of sideloading the individual apk's in a specific order, but that fails just the same on the 1st apk (AccountMgr). Rebooting the tablet and the Toolbox didn't help either. All other steps worked fine up until this. Interestingly, after it fails to install, the Toolbox then seems to lose all communication with the tablet until unplugging/replugging the USB cable (or disabling/reenabling USB debugging).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cpl.quik:
I have a fire HD 10. I'm using toolbox 3. I can't turn it off by pressing power button, it ask me if I want to turn it off, hit OK, but nothing. I have to hold down power button until it turns off. Any suggestions to fix this.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
Why are you still using v3? There is absolutely no reason not to use v4.1.

Are you rooted? Does the command "adb reboot" do anything?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] duonglq0210:
Remove everything Amazon Manual mode not working

Hi guys,

It seems that the manual mode of Remove everything amazon is not working properly. When I chose apps to remove then clicked Disable, a screen showed a message that "No apps were selected" and then quickly went back to home screen of the tool box.

Mine is Kindle HD 8 version 2017 or 7th edition, running OS 5.6.4.0

Did I do anything wrong?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cpl.quik:
Updated to 4.1 but still won't shut down. I'm not rooted.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DV8:
Does the same to me on a rooted HD10 2017 running 5.3.6.4.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JackDN06:
The manual mode to Restore Everything Amazon is also not working properly.

On a side note, I had to refresh my Fire HD10 (2017) and accidentally updated the OS to 5.6.4.0. I was unable to get Launcherhijack to work with the Nova Launcher.

After checking some of the newer Amazon Fire threads I discovered this download: mediafire.com/file/kqa89yndk468itf/Launcher.Hijack.v.4.0.3.b.43.Clone.apk

This comes from post #395 under the thread "Amazon Fire > Fire General>Any Launcher, No Root (Launcher Hijack V4)" by Baronkiko

I used it to activate the Nova Launcher and now the launcher works as it should.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
If you haven't can you try running the Toolbox as admin and then try manual remove? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
In addition, the reason it might be saying there a no apps selected could be because it isn't detecting .ds files in the Temp folder (C:\Windows\Temp) could you please browse to the Temp folder and open the Toolbox and do a manual remove and see if the Toolbox creates any files with the .ds extension? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Just got a new HD 10 tonight!

OMG! What a HUGE difference from the 7!!! This really is a beautiful device.

The 7 was a low grade pig. Just ran some toolbox goodness. I'm not even gonna remove any of the Amazon bloatware. They don't bother me none (LOL). I got all the power at my finger tips. Not even Amazon bloatware can slow me down on this beast!

Thanks for the tool!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] duonglq0210:
it works for Amazon Fire Toolbox V4.1 (Select Mode Disabled)

Here how it turned out

Run as Administrator for Amazon Fire Toolbox V4.1: Error message Windows cannot find "StartNotificationService.vbs". Then No device was found, and it required to enable USB debugging though it has already enabled.

Run as Administrator with the file Amazon Fire Toolbox V4.1 (Select Mode Disabled). It worked though there was a message quickly appeared and disappeared.

I removed apps through manual mode. Also checked Windows\Temp folder and these files appeared (matching ones I would like to remove)

audible.ds

avideo.ds

appstore.ds

calendar.ds

email.ds

freetime.ds

games.ds

goodreads.ds

help.ds

maps.ds

music.ds

mvideo.ds

offers.ds

photoi.ds

photos.ds

silk.ds

washington.ds

wps.ds

youtube.ds

However, at the end, Newsstand and Alexa apps have not been removed. Please add an option on your next update.

I checked with Restored Everything Amazon (still Amazon Fire Toolbox V4.1 (Select Mode Disabled)) in manual mode for Amazonstore and Prime photos and it worked fine. Remove them again successfully.

Hope the report works for you.

And thanks a lot for your toolbox :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] soweic:
Thank you for the update
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fire1951:
Trying to use this tool on my newly rooted FireHD 8. Not having any success. The computer says can't find file specified, then comes up and says no device was found. Adb working OK from command prompt. I have a Fire HD 8 2017 7th gen. The computer has Windows XP service pack 3. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tommes-d:
Removing Apps with manual mode on my rooted HD10 5.6.4.0 does not work - also not with "Select Mode Disabled". Always get "no apps are selected".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I will look into the issue and see what's going on. I'll let you know if I find something. Thank you for reporting! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's interesting. I've never seen an error like this before. Then again, I'm new to Visual Basic so I'm not sure what has happened here. Anyways, if anyone can help me understand this error that would be greatly appreciated. :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I know right! The Fire HD 7 gen devices are so interesting when comparing them to the new models. Anyways, I agree with you, the tablet is a lot better than its predecessors and you can really feel the difference. However, I still do like the 7th gen devices and feel that they are really good as well. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, well that's good to hear! I will try and see what I can do with Newsstand and Alexa in the next update. Thank you for the report, my good sir... I will keep it in consideration as I update the Toolbox. Thanks! :D:good: