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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
My HD 10 (2017) 7th gen says it's 32-bit. I'm guessing that's just the software though?

Edit: I didn't have an adb-capable PC, so I remembered that a lot of commands work in terminal emulators. CPU-Z and DevCheck weren't helping.

cat /proc/cpuinfo
Processor : AArch64 Processor rev 0 (aarch64)
processor : 0
model name : AArch64 Processor rev 0 (aarch64)
BogoMIPS : 26.00
Features : fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32
CPU implementer : 0x41
CPU architecture: 8
CPU variant : 0x0
CPU part : 0xd03
CPU revision : 2

processor : 1
model name : AArch64 Processor rev 0 (aarch64)
BogoMIPS : 26.00
Features : fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32
CPU implementer : 0x41
CPU architecture: 8
CPU variant : 0x0
CPU part : 0xd03
CPU revision : 2

processor : 2
model name : AArch64 Processor rev 0 (aarch64)
BogoMIPS : 26.00
Features : fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32
CPU implementer : 0x41
CPU architecture: 8
CPU variant : 0x0
CPU part : 0xd08
CPU revision : 0

processor : 3
model name : AArch64 Processor rev 0 (aarch64)
BogoMIPS : 26.00
Features : fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32
CPU implementer : 0x41
CPU architecture: 8
CPU variant : 0x0
CPU part : 0xd08
CPU revision : 0

Hardware : MT8173

So the hardware/SoC is 64-bit, but the OS is 32-bit? What? Why?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SomeGuy777:
Processor : ARMv7 Processor rev 3 (v7l)

processor : 0

BogoMIPS : 2072.57

Features : swp half thumb fastmult vfp edsp thumbee neon vfpv3 tls vfpv4 idiva idivt

CPU implementer : 0x41

CPU architecture: 7

CPU variant : 0x0

CPU part : 0xc07

CPU revision : 3

Hardware : MT8127

Revision : 0000

Serial : 958d69a8b6349c21

Got the Fire HD 7 (2017), hope this helps :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ganjamu:
C:\platform-tools>adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo

Processor : AArch64 Processor rev 2 (aarch64)

processor : 0

model name : AArch64 Processor rev 2 (aarch64)

BogoMIPS : 26.00

Features : fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32

CPU implementer : 0x41

CPU architecture: 8

CPU variant : 0x0

CPU part : 0xd03

CPU revision : 2

Hardware : MT8173
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kngharv:
I have one silliest question:

how to run this tool?

I downloaded the exe file. I run it... nothing happened.

I then run it

in cmd,

in power shell,

run as administrator,

run as regular user....

total of four combination. at most, I see a ASCII text says "Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) found"

then, nothing.

Note that I already adb/fastboot to my Fire HD, I rooted and installed TWRP on my Fire HD. So, it is definitely not the driver issue.

Any pointers on USE this?

Thanks

Harv
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Is your Windows language US English? If not the Toolbox WILL NOT work. If this is not the issue please let me know! Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kngharv:
Ahh...

My Windows language is... complicated.

It is English by default. But I installed multiple language packs and one of non-English code page for non-unicode language support. Is this the reason why your tool won't work on my computer?

I will see if I*can run it in an English-only virtualbox windows...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Sc4r3Crow:
That's not completely right...my language is German and Toolbox is working properly.

So I think the user's problem is something different than language ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GuyInDogSuit:
Why would language be an issue, though?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] vlkns:
Cant wait for the 4 update to drop. Not downloading until it has good work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wangjt:
sorry if this was already asked and i missed it in the previous 50+ pages...

I tried yesterday to install gboard... and it required me to update playstore. After updating, things started breaking. I cannot shutdown the tablet (clicking "ok" doesn't seem to do anything), system settings show a blank screen, and trying to install new apps would just hang at 100%.

I have a fire hd 10 (2017).

I installed in the following order

Block OTA Updates

Install Google Services

Install Nova Launcher/Gboard

Switch to use gboard (will ask me to update Google Services/Playstore?)

Remove Lockscreen Ads.

Remove everything Amazon

The weird thing is.. I have a second fire hd 10 and I did the exact same thing and it doesn't show all these problems. It does have trouble shutting down thou (doesn't do anything after clicking okay)

Am i doing something wrong?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
There is a restart command in the tool. Let it force a restart that way or a shutdown (manually power back on). See if getting the desired reboot will help it clear up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wangjt:
Thanks. I tried that multiple times but it unfortuantely doesn't fix the issue.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ThaDraGun:
I go to the sideload menu but I dont see

Check the box next to "Reinstall" in the Installation Flags section.

Toolbox v13.1
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] eclipseyue:
Tried this, but installation fails on sideload with the error; (APK Path): Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE]

Device is a month or two old HD 10 (10th Gen)

Have made sure the Reinstall box is checked
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] eclipseyue:
Update toolbox, its on v23 now. Had the same problem but autoupdater doesn't catch there's new versions or something so I just grabbed a new copy from the OP. I think the reinstall flag is a newer option, I'm sure someone who'se been around can answer if I'm wrong though.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ThaDraGun:
I didnt even realize that there was a new version.

Mine said no new updates.

thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drhebbe:
Thank you for your kind help.

I followed your instruction and could get rid of the message.

Thank you again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Aegison:
I think you're thinking of GoToApp. I have actually been using that but it's just an extra step for the kids to get to the games they want to play.

The thing is I don't really need a "Kids" user profile since my sons are both old enough to use a tablet without problems. What I am really looking to do is separate save files. I wish you could make more than just one additional adult profile on the tablet. I can easily side load any apps I want to the second adult profile and it keeps all their apps, achievements, and saves separate but I can only do that for one of them!

Do you think Toolbox will ever be able to add a third or fourth adult profile to one tablet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GeekFurious:
Interestingly, I had already downloaded that APK & done this between the time I posted my original issue... and it works. For now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Coltonw023456:
i will give it a try also this is what it says like i can't even find it if i type in hulu i have to go in my account and find it
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kucingfight:
thanks, sideloading GMS apk from the guide seems to solve the issue for now. appreciate it

Weird thing is, my another HD10 2021 shows installation error (using the same PC). tried on another PC and same issue..
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LukkeeBBA:
first image is what i get then 2nd pops up i downloaded drivers then first message pops up again and nothing changes just keep getting same old first message.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pwkpete:
Working with the latest version here - I disabled an app and it seems to have broken the Setings->Display->Wallpaper config. I press Wallpaper and it goes back to the settings screen. I have not tried to restore all removed apps yet - figured someone here might know the issue. (I used simple app management)

I was trying to get the device to run an app (like clock) when plugged in. This is on a 2018 gen Fire HD 8

Thanks!

EDIT: Seems it was looking for Photos app. Any ideas on how to make this thing run a clock as screensaver? I don't want to enable Alexa/Show (I also want to convert 6th gens which don't have that) - just a normal clock like my Pixel does when plugged in - seems crazy that this isn't available by default and the clock apps on AppStore suck.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dwl99:
Has anyone managed to get Google Calendar to sync? I tried sideloading a downloaded googlecalendarsync.apk but it didn't work. I suspect it'll need a suitable google services framework for it to work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Have you tried this:

GCS has probably been updated since that was posted in June, but try the latest version. (Probably this version.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
Thank You very much. Working great HD10 2019 :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mapps563:
@Datastream33 I came back to INDIA for time being and i cannot access or install hulu and all other apps which were available in states. Is there a way it changes on Network or how does it determine though my amazon account is states registered . I am puzzled at the moment.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Apps such as Hulu, Disney, Netflix, etc. are geo-restricted because of licensing agreements with the movie companies. Google knows by your IP address being in India that those apps won't work there, so it doesn't offer them. Most people in that situation use a VPN service to get a US (or British or whatever) IP address so they can still watch the movies they want. The movie distributors know this and try to shut you down if they detect a VPN. The VPN companies know the movie companies tricks and try to stay ahead of them. It will take some research into the services you want and the VPN's available to you to find what fits best for you. Just be prepared to pay about $3 - $5 USD per month for the service. The free ones are crap and full of ads and don't work for streaming.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chetqwerty:
Hi - So I changed my PIN to a Pattern and am unable to enter the PIN any longer. Guess in my excitement must have missed a warning that there is no going back. Logging to my Amazon account I see no place to reset the PIN. There is no option on the tablet screen to enter my Amazon password either. I've attempted this from the 'change PIN' screen presented by Fire Toolbox and also on the main lockscreen where it DOES offer the option to reset the pin but when pressed does nothing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dwl99:
It was google calendar sync I was asking about, this is google contacts sync???
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Yes. Correct. Who can explain the interactions/dependencies of Google? o_O . I suspect it provides that Google Services Framework you spoke about.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pwkpete:
Thanks, I'll give it a try!

Forgot - are the 6th gens and the 7th on 7.x android?

Looks like the 6th are still 5x, is there a solution for those? The 7th gen works great!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ThaDraGun:
I had to wipe the tablet and so Im trying to install all this over again. I choose install google services and it froze on step 2 downloading. I left it for over an hour. I closed it and restarted the google services install again. It went through everything this time but when it installed play services it gives me an error. it says i need to delete the apk and try again.

where do i delete the apk

Edit: Found the spot to delete the files.

Tried installing through the toolbox again and it still failed, so I just downloaded them myself and sideloaded the apks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ThaDraGun:
I still cant get the playstore to work correctly :(

I have tried this one and it checks for update and then fails, 'something went wrong'

I tried searching and downloading the beta version (com.google.android.gms_21.36.14_(100400-395708125)-213614028_minAPI28(arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)) That gave the same error.

Not sure what else to try.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! That's so good to hear!

Nicely, done my friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ahh, interesting!

Hmm, I kind of wondered about that. Signing up for the beta allows you to install the beta version which would be an updated version compared to the one released via the standard channel. In fact, I'm guessing the apk from post #6,226 is the beta .apk just uploaded to APKMirror without mention of it being a beta version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, @Falcon342 is 100% correct. All you need is the redistributable and you should be good to go! Let us know if you run into any other issues and we'd be more then happy to assist further! Best of luck!🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Wow, that's a very interesting solution! My guy pulling out the big brain plays as always! Nice work! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pwkpete:
And it worked like a charm on the 7th gen!

The 6th gens are going to be a pain I believe.

Toolbox didn't seem to want to swap out the launcher on my 6th gens as well, tried both methods. :( I feel like the command that got spun up in the terminal failed, but didn't catch an exception...

At any rate - couldn't sideload the .apk.

I'll try that too! If I get the launcher sorted.

Thanks again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pwkpete:
Will try that tomorrow

I must be mistaken - my other must be an 8th gen not 7th as your list shows both 6/7 gen on the same version of OS.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Glad to hear my good friend! Have a great day/night! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm sad to inform you... there is unfortunately no way to disable the Pattern because I think Amazon never intended for it to be used in the first place. Unfortunately, the only way to remove it is to factory reset the tablet.

I've tried to find a workaround and haven't found anything yet. So sorry my friend... :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Yeah, sorry about that! The message is vague and needs improving... perhaps actually telling the user where the apks are located so they can be deleted more easily? Anyway, even if it was through different means I'm glad you were able to find a solution! Great work my friend and sorry for the inconvenience!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi Datastream33. You might want to include a notice about the irreversability of Pattern Lock on the subtool so users are aware of this before they select that option (in the next update). :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chetqwerty:
Haha oh well not an issue yet I guess, I only discovered it because of trying to install a CA certificate in Adguard to allow HTTPS filtering which asked for my PIN. Guess that's not getting installed! Hopefully you'll have an AHA!!! moment and get a reversal method in an upcoming release. Thanks for your hard work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LukkeeBBA:
so i get this and i click ok and after that i get this message

then it shuts down program. not sure what happening lol
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LukkeeBBA:
also to note the C++ did work, i had it installed but it was damaged to i repaired it and now it runs, but now i have the messages that close the program out as shown above
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dwl99:
I tried a few different versions of this apk but they all refuse to install in spite of granting the appropriate admissions
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dwl99:
Is there a way to change the DNS settings? The usual way is to long-press the wifi SSID & select advanced settings but this doesn't do anything.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The easiest way is to install a VPN type adblocker. I've successfully used DNS66 (available @ F-Droid.com) and another that I can't think of. DNS66 works very reliably, is free, uses little CPU and memory, and also blocks a lot of ads.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dwl99:
Thanks, I was looking for a way to use Pihole for the DNS but it doesn't look like this will be possible. Hopefully someone will succeed in unlocking the bootloader soon!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thisisnotatest:
In terms of privacy how does this compare to flashing lineage OS?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
If you're concerned about privacy, then you don't want to install Google services or the Play Store. You'll also want to disable all Amazon Services that you can, including anything Alexa. But without flashing a new ROM like Lineage, you're stuck with some Amazon snooping. You also don't want to register the tablet with Amazon. You are able with the Toolkit to disable almost everything Amazon on the tablet, but some things might lead to it either not functioning correctly or not booting.

TLDR: For absolute privacy, Lineage is better as long as you don't install Gapps with it and do all your app shopping on open source platforms like F-Droid, and don't install any social media apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HeavenlyDays:
Hi, blacksheep! Thanks for all the work to make this toolkit. I had a little trouble getting it to install on my Fire10 (2021) that I just received this week, but third try was the charm. I only installed the google play because I'm not even sure what some of the other things are and I didn't want to risk "breaking" something when I had so much trouble getting it to install in the first place. Anyway my question is if there's an option to replace the default dictionary. I'm studying Spanish and bought a kindle spanish-english dictionary from Amazon, but after looking through the options on both the fire and on the kindle app, I don't see a method to change the default dictionary. I'm hoping that your toolbox has an option for us to do that? (fingers crossed!) Supposedly you can do that on the kindle e-readers, although when I google it, there seems to be questions about which readers have that option. Any info you have would be much appreciated!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Good evening, HeavenlyDays:

First of all, the maker of this fine Toolkit is none other than @Datastream33, not me. But thanks for the compliment anyway, and welcome to XDA. 😊

I couldn't tell you what needs to be done to change the dictionary on the Fire tablet because I'm just an English-speaker and only know a few words in Spanish that you learn on the street, not in school. 🤬

Hopefully Datastream or someone who's changed their dictionary will see this soon and respond to you. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HeavenlyDays:
Sorry about that typo on the name. I had read through a lot of the forum posts and knew better, so I don't really have an excuse. Sorry, @Datastream33. My mistake.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, there should be a warning... unless it's bugged and doesn't show? Can anyone confirm? If it is I'd like to ensure it's fixed ASAP! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Sorry for the inconvenience my friend! I really hate to see you in this predicament. I feel as if I'm somewhat to blame here if the warning didn't appear regarding the problem as intended.

Hopefully a workaround can indeed be found!🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings! Glad to see you were able to find a resolution to the missing dll file.

Hmm, we may need to manually install the drivers to get around the crash. Try following the steps from this post and let me know how it goes. Thanks my friend and best of luck! :D🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
@blaacksheep gave a really decent answer (as always) and I agree with him 100%!

However, If given the option, and the availability to flash LineageOS I'd 100% go with Lineage! Much more freedom and privacy compared to FireOS! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
You don't have to be sorry and to be honest, I'd say it's 100% fair to confuse us. I mean, @blaacksheep, and @Falcon342 are freaking troopers and are always helping out to drastic measures. I just don't show my face enough. lol. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] EnriqueG1:
I was already in the bata program before the issue started so I don't think joining will make a difference.

I followed your steps to sideload the play store .apk and it worked but only for a few days. Now the error message is back. I'm completely new here so I've been quietly following what's going on, waiting for fix but there's a lot of simultaneous conversations happening at once so I just wanted to post and ask if anyone else is still have trouble or should I try something else that I might have missed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HeavenlyDays:
@Datastream33 is there a way to change the dictionary on the Fire HD 10 tablet using your toolbox? As mentioned above, I bought a new Spanish-English dictionary to help with my Spanish class, but there doesn't seem to be a way to change the dictionary like we (supposedly) can on the kindle e-readers.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't use the Kindle app but maybe this will help:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HeavenlyDays:
No, that video is how to change the dictionary on a Kindle, but it doesn't work for the Fire tablet or the Kindle APP. Every video I've found so far is about doing it on the Kindle, but the same options don't exist on the Fire Tablet, unfortunately. I was hoping there was some "hidden" setting that your toolkit could access. Thanks anyway!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The only thing I was able to find requires root access to replace a system file. Apparently the Fire tablets only support one dictionary and that is fixed in a system file that users can't change. If you have a 2018 or earlier tablet, the article I saw was here:

https://www.epubor.com/how-to-replace-kindle-fire-dictionary.html
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HeavenlyDays:
Thank you for checking! This is for a brand new Fire HD 10 tablet, so I guess I'm just out of luck. I guess I should have just gotten a Kindle instead since I primarily wanted to use it for language learning and reading books in Spanish. I thought the Fire tablet would be more functional and a better value. Live and learn! lol Thanks for your help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, if you have a 2019 Fire like me, it may be possible to roll back to firmware version 7.3.1.0 and get root. It depends on your tablet being manufactured before Jan or Feb 2020 because they locked that option when they found out about it. I haven't tried on mine because I don't have a spare in case I brick it. If you have a 2021 Fire then just use it as is and wait for any rooting developments.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Scout12345:
Hi All, I installed the GBoard (google keyboard) via the Toolbox, set as default, and enabled Voice Typing in Settings. Would anyone happen to have any ideas as to why my voice typing input would not be taking through the Google keyboard? Typing works fine then, but when I tick the microphone on the keyboard, no typing occurs as I speak. If I go back to the Fire Keyboard, the microphone works fine. I've deleted and downloaded from the PlayStore, same problem. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings my friend!

Hmm, I believe we've ran into this issue in the past and unfortunately couldn't find a solution. I believe the tablets are missing the proper component, or it has been modified to only work with Fire Keyboard maybe? I'm not too sure to be honest. :(