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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maddogg1987:
Checked Again...

Hiya, I tried again but unfortunately to no avail, still returns red "ERROR" on all google services.

I even factory reset it again and reinstalled the AFTB so both were fresh but no joy unfortunately.:confused:

I have included screenshot including my device info and what I see...

[IMG="Errors AFTBv7.2"]https://i.imgur.com/N8isTpT.png[/IMG]
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kassie_Techie:
So, I am having trouble with backing up my system, it keeps freezing whenever I try backing up my system. It's a Fire 7, 10th gen on OS 6.3.1.5. I have both options checked and have it set to backup to my PC. I have an SD card currently in my device, hence why I checked the SD option. This is a totally freshly factory reset device, and with nothing else added.

I also have a thumb drive plugged in and am not sure if that would cause any problems, but I just figured it would be good to say it just in case.

imgur.com/a/L8L0Hsb
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Please be patient with me. An update will be issued tonight or tomorrow. It should fix these issues, but we will see. :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi DataStream,

Thanks so much for your hard work on this great app, at this point I'm still glad that I purchased my fire 7 2019 Edition tablet. As I've stated previously, I only did so because I'd never had any kind of a fire tablet, so since the tablet I bought was on sale for a decent price I did. Sometimes I get rather ticked off with amazon concerning their software, they give us just enough to use the tablet but not enough to really make it feel more like a regular android tablet. I guess I shouldn't really blame them for doing that, after all it's labeled as a amazon product. All I can say is just think where all of us would be if we didn't have the toolbox app to make our tablets more to our liking.

David
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] prabhanjan76:
Actually, the issue is a little different - it asks to crop the image without showing the image itself, and when I tap "Yes" it crashes.

Not a problem, I did a factory reset and did everything else I wanted except the Wallchanger - launcher, google services/assistant etc. Enjoying the new look for my Fire tablet. Keep up the good work!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] herklik:
Hey man, great tool!

But sadly, i do have problem. I tried and read everywhere i can find so i am kind a desparate now. I am having this problem:

amazon fire unauthorized apk installation detected. please do not install performance benchmark apks without permission from deviceprot@amazon.com.

Based on device info i have:

Amazon Fire HD 8+ 2020

FireOS Version: vNext

AndVer: 9
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kassie_Techie:
I might be able to help with this. Did you turn on "Apps from unknown sources?" If not, it's in Settings > Security & Privacy > Apps from Unknown Sources and you just tap and then press ok when the warning window pops up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joshuaboston:
My tablet keeps on reverting back to Fire OS.

Is there a spot in the setting to turn off automatic updates. Or is there a way to turn off automatic updates?

Each time this happens I redo the deselect amazon apps and it seems to be fine (besides being updated :(

Am I the only person who is experiencing this? Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kassie_Techie:
Actually, there is. It's in the amazon fire toolbox under "Modify System Settings" on the first page.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] semi01:
Hello. I really appreciate the effort put into this app.

I'm not very tech savy, but managed to install the app on a Windows pc and install Google Play Store.

Having trouble with ad removal using Automate. Following instructions here (//aftb.design.blog/2020/02/04/toolbox-support-2/) steps 3 and 4 does not bring up "SD Card" as an option to select. My screen says "No items". It's probably simple whatever I'm doing wrong. Can someone help explain? Cheers!

Installed Amazon Fire Toolkit v7.2. Have a new fire 8 Gen 10 (2020) updated to Fire OS 7.3.1.4 (and there are pending updates by the OS since I litterally just pulled this thing out of the box tonight.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, try the following and see if it helps:

Plug your tablet into your PC and launch the Toolbox.

Click on the "Manage Everything Amazon" tool.

Then click the "Manual Restore" radio button.

Then check the box next to "Docs" and then click "Unhide Selected" (or "Enable Selected" if you are using a 8th gen or higher).

Once the documents app is restored, return to your tablet.

Open Automate.

Click the hamburger menu icon (top right).

Tap "Import".

Underneath "Open from" select the "SD Card" option.

Proceed with the Toolbox Support tutorial (start at step 5).

If you need further help please do let me know and I'd be more then happy to assist. Good luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, thank you for the help!

As far as Launcher Hijack goes you can find it bundled with the Custom Launcher tool. All you need to do is select the launcher of your choice (so far the tool supports: Nova Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, and Evie Launcher) and the Toolbox will take care of the rest. Or if you rather use a launcher not supported by the tool you can use the Sideload Apps tool to sideload Launcher Hijack (you should find the apk in the Launcher Hijack folder: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V7.1\bin\Launcher Hijack\LauncherHijack.apk) and the launcher of your choosing. Just remember to enable the accessibility service for Launcher Hijack afterwords! Hope this helps! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Like [MENTION=10904995]Kassie_Techie[/MENTION] stated, you will find Automatic Updates and OTA Updates in the "Modify System Settings" tool. From there you will be able to toggle them on/off. Best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Have you happened to test V7.2.1 yet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Could you please give Toolbox V7.2.1 a try? The issue should have been fixed... :fingers-crossed:

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, I see. WallChanger does act strange sometimes... I blame its age! :silly:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kassie_Techie:
Oh, okay, well I was asking because I added Evie and it just kept going to a blank page. It had set chrome as the home page, for some weird reason. Also, this mainly happened after I changed my options for the little news window on the home page.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Not sure what to make of this to be honest. Could you please provide context as to where this issue is occurring? Is it happening after executing a tool in the Toolbox, or when you attempt to install an APK? Could you perhaps share a screenshot of the issue as well? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, glad you are enjoying the Toolbox [MENTION=4200889]Davy49[/MENTION]! It's what makes it all worth while! :good::D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's strange indeed. I wonder what's going on there... :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] herklik:
Well, it happens when i try to install APK file. Now, it also happens with 90% of apps even from amazon store which is weird.

When i use the toolbox, i just get the error message on pc and text on the tablet with that "unautorized apk files etc" and thats it.

I did turn on allow apps from unkown source and developer usb debugging.

this is totally random app from the store....its allways the same message
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB225:
I keep getting a notice to update the tool, but I already updated it. Any way to get rid of the pop up? It's a bit annoying.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maddogg1987:
Hiya I've not been able to yet (had an emergency) but will try tonight once I finally get a bit of time. :)

Thank you so much for following up :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maddogg1987:
Hi I just tried again and seemed to work fine I can confirm I have access to Google play and have now made my Fire HD 8 Gen 8 far better to use.

Thank you for your help :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, don't worry about it. An emergency is much much more important before anything else. I hope everyone is doing ok, and it isn't anything too drastic.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, thank you so much for the report. Glad it all worked out! :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
This is weird. Perhaps trying a factory reset? There is something strange going on! :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Could you please confirm what version of the Toolbox you are using? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB225:
Current version. 7.2.1 though it's listed on the program as 7.2
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] herklik:
Tell me about it, i tried factory reset. Is there a way to completly reinstall the system on tablet? You don't need to go into specifics. That's the only thing that's left
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bix66:
Hi Datastream33, I have a fire hd 8 7th generation and I am looking to use your fabulous tool.

But I have problems and I ask you for help, thanks. Amazon Fire Toolbox V7.2 finds and recognizes my fire hd 8, but when I try to install an alternative launcher (Nova) or install Automate (to remove AdS), it says -Installing Automate .... and it doesn't do anything ....

Is it a matter of time (now I have waited 10 minutes) or could it be a problem?

Thank you so much for your help.

Sorry if I haven't read all 282 pages
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mpgrimes:
could this be made to work with the firestick so we could install play services and maybe a 3rd party launcher? remove some bloatware?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] semi01:
You're awesome. I did the manual restore of files but was perhaps unnecessary. the "haburger" menu is on the upper left in my version (not right) which is what threw me. Cheers.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's not good! Let's see if we can resolve this issue.

Ok, firstly please make sure the Toolbox was not installed to the Program Files or Program Files (x86) folders as this can result in copying issues. Next, could you please close out of the Toolbox, unplug your tablet, and then open the Settings app on the tablet, swipe down and tap on Security & Privacy and underneath Advanced make sure that Apps from Unknown Sources is enabled? If this setting was disabled it could be the cause of the issue. If that doesn't help, maybe try reinstalling the Toolbox. Best of luck friend, and please let me know if you need further assistance! I'm here to help! :D

P.S: Don't worry about reading all 282 pages... that would probably take some time! :p
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I will look into the issue. Thank you for the report! :good::)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
There is a way. First off you'll need the latest update for your tablet which can be obtained from here. Just make sure to get the CORRECT update for your device or you may run into a brick situation. Once you have the update file please take a look at this excellent guide from Lifewire. It will help guide you through the process (make sure you scroll down to the "How to Manually Update a Kindle Fire" section and follow that guide).

If you need further help please don't be afraid to ask! I'm here to help! Best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I dunno, there are no plans as of yet. But who knows... maybe sometime in the future! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, my bad! I meant the "3-dot" menu! :p

Anyways, glad you were able to get it up and running! Nice work! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HulkSmashBurgers:
HD10 2017 (suez)

I've disabled Fire Launcher and installed Parental Controls Hide, but I still get the parental controls popup every time I hit the home button. Is there a solution to this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fflakes:
I followed these steps and widget worked on Nova

https://www.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire-os-custom-launcher-widgets/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrLANlord:
Good evening. Thanks for the wonderful tool that made "Google-izing" my kids' Fire tablets so easy.

Everything seems to have worked well, but I have a question. When installing the Google Assistant, I've noticed the voice prompt/recognition doesn't seen to work. I'm referring to the "Hey/Okay Google" voice command. Is that supposed to function? After installing through the toolbox, I get the 'Assistant' icon/app that works the way I would expect. However, when I try to 'Unlock more Assistant features' (at the bottom-left of the Assistance screen, by hitting 'GET STARTED' i get the following error:

Trouble Connecting​

Check your connection and try again​

DISMISS TRY AGAIN​

I've also tried accessing this from the Google app and going to Settings | Voice | Voice Match. When trying to enable 'Ok Google' it takes to me to the same blank screen and them times out (or whatever) and presents the same error.

It's not a huge deal, the kids can press the Assistant icon when needed, but it would be nice to have the keyword functionality, if it's supposed to be available.

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Inari-IX:
Is anyone having issues with Google Services? I can sign in with the account manager, but the play store and any other google app doesn't recognize that I signed in, no matter how many times i do it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] semi01:
Netflix "hybrid" app, Prime Vido & chromecast

Using toolbox v7.2 on a 2020 Fire 8 (10th gen), I did the typical "disable all amazon" and installed the Nova launcher and installed Google Play services. Looks great and was soooo smooth! Love this toolbox.

Good: Installed disney+ and it allows chromecasting.

Not Good: Installed Netflix.. no chromecast option in-app. This used to work on my old android tablet.

Not Good: Uninstalled netflix and looked for it on the google play store to try to bypass Amazon version... doesn't show up.

Not Good: stock Amazon Prime Video, no chromecast, it used to work from old andoid tablet.

Not Good: Tried installing Prime Video from Google Play store, won't install...

Any help with getting netflix and Amazon Prime to work with chromecast?

edit: Google Home chromecast app mirrors screens and casts the audio but not video from netflix nor Prime video.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kenkiller:
Hi. So I'm trying to install Nova Launcher and I'm getting this in the cmd.exe windows.

Toolbox shows all green ticks, but the cmd window shows errors. And the launcher doesn't seem to work as intended. Pressing the home button doesn't seem to go back to Nova, just stays in the recents screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] herklik:
Now, again there is some weird problem. Apperantly i have Fire OS vNext, build date: November 14, 2019. And of course there is not such thing on the internet. When i try to update, it just says "check for updates failed". I tried several manual updates and nothing happend. I suppose there is nothing to do about this one. I bought it off from someone from something like ebay so its not new
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chenj38:
Google Assistant is not working for me. It pops up briefly and closes automatically. Any fix on that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Spectre1006:
bug found

Fire hd 8 plus 2020 : in landscape mode my display sems to be cut off halfway past the "q" key to the left. i own 2 fire hd8 pluses and it seems to only happen to one out of the 2 i purchased
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
You may need to enable the accessibility service for the service to work correctly. Open the Settings app > Accessibility and enable the "ParentalControlHide" service.

If you need further help please do let me know! Thanks! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, friend!

Unfortunately, for some unknown reason the mic in the 2017 models doesn't want to cooperate with Google Services. Furthermore, upon further inspection it seems something is missing from the device that prevents the mic from being used for anything Google related like Google Assistant and Youtube Kids. I'm looking into the issue and haven't been able to find anything yet! Sorry! :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I would contact the seller and inform them of these issues. They clearly sold you a defective tablet. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] HulkSmashBurgers:
That was it. It's working now. Thank you! You should add a note to the toolbox that the user may need to manually enable the service. The toolbox showed the service as started.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Michajin:
What device do you have? You can always download the full updates from here...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2JXLC4L34GX73TE

If you got it used the updates might be blocked - disabled possible, typically i get a check for updates failed when i have updated blocked.

What Device and What version FireOS are you on?

My guess is someone played with some things to modify things. Maybe install a app (sideload) to check the device info, to get full clarification on what device it is. A factory reset wipes data and cache. If the system has been modified a factory reset wont fix it. Do you have factory recovery?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BadDadSam:
Lock screen ads

Good afternoon,

I have the new 2020 Fire HD8. I have installed the latest version of Fire ToolBox 7.2.1. I do not understand how to remove lock screen ads. I have "Reset to Factory Defaults" twice now. No problems installing Google Play store, and Google Assistant. I do not see an option in the toolbox to remove lock screen adds.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks for your time :)

BadDadSam
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] braillogic:
To remove the ads, you go to "Manage Everything Amazon" and disable special offers
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BadDadSam:
Thank You
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bix66:
You're a myth!!

It was Avira Antivirus that blocked the execution.

I fixed everything with your directions.

Thanks so much

Say hello to Salt Lake, I was there way back in 1996
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Aahz Pervect:
Upgraded my aging 7 to an HD 8 since they were on sale the other day and what used to be a process of tutorials and finding the exact right versions of apks took like 5 minutes with this tool. Thank you for the awesome work!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] docfreed:
Fabulous Piece of Work

Kudos to the OP. Just purchased an HD 8+ and using the toolbox was able to set it up flawlessly!

As soon as I get a chance I'll send some donut money
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] thewanderinganon235:
Given his inability to install most apks, the date of the rom, and the vNext name, I think he probably has a pre production version on the HD8 (2020) like the guy in this thread: https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/fire-hd-8-2020-pre-production-model-t4121709
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] smutax:
Google Playstore error

Hi there. Thanks for this wonderful tool, but i'm having issues setting up the google playstore. Specifically the bit when it's trying to look for updates. My device is the latest fire8 hd(2020, kids edition). It accepts gmail address & another one of a parent and then after trying to look for updated says "something went wrong try again". Maybe there's a certain order of doing things with this tablet thru the toolbox. this is my second attempt, first time round i've done lockscreen ads removal first, then disabled bunch of amazon apps, then installed google services & appstore & i was experiencing all sorts of similar issues resulting in not being able to use playstore. This time , installing google services + appstore was is the first & only thing i have gone. Just trying to get to the bottom of it so any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ritchea:
Today I did a factory reset (3, in fact)on my 2018 8 to try to get alexa to deal with ring doorbell 2 and wyze cam v2. After factory reset, I tried to install google apps through the TB, 7.2. The TB had no such setting--only management. I could be totally losing my mind, but I couldn't find it. I remembered something about a service not being connected so I went ahead and installed manually. Now I read that people are having successful installations using the toolbox. (I cannot download hybrid apps, either.) Alexa seems to be having a very difficult time remembering the ring doorbell, and she's never been able to connect to the wyze cam. Each device is visible in its own "play store" app on the tablet. Both have skills enabled although I can only disable through website, not Alexa. Wyze has been authorized. Because of all this (all of a sudden, it seems), I'm wondering if the tablet is totally messed up and I need to get a warranty replacement, or these are situations that others experience--esp with the toolbox. Any opinions, advice?

EDIT: Once I put the tablet in its dock, both cameras worked. I'm still confused about the Toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] leif2:
Great tool!!

when I did the adblocker part, it opened up web page - Toolbox Support #2, which instructed me to click on the settings part on automate app on tablet and click import. After doing this I had no options on the menu to select item from It like i was told there would be though so I gave up. At this point it seems to have worked anyways though because now I have my wallpaper on my home screen and lock screen like i wanted without adds.

Does anyone know if it's possible to remove the lock screen altogether? I don't use any security on my tablet, and I appreciate being able to turn my tablet on with a single Press of the power button without then having to swipe the lock screen afterwards to get into tablet, thx!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bodex1:
I'm having this same problem. I have two Fire 8 tablets (10th gen). They aren't the kid's edition, but I am trying to set them both up for my two little ones.

I enter the child's info, then my info as a parent... it gets to the "Checking for updates..." part, then gives the "Something went wrong" error.

Update:

I was able to connect to google services using my own info, so maybe this problem has something to do with Google's Family Link.

I was hoping I could add my daughter's account to the device after mine worked, but Family Link does not allow this...

Any help is appreciated, and thank you for this awesome tool!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] semi01:
If the other suggestion didn't help, try looking for the little triangle/arrow in the lower right for more menu items.

---------- Post added at 04:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:41 AM ----------

Sorry to repost, but is there any suggestions for getting Amazon Prime and Netflix to chromecast from the fire HD 8 (Gen 10 2020)?

Google Home app screen mirroring will send sound but only a blank screen. Might be a resolution issue?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! Glad everything is working as intended now. I will surely add a note to all tools with accessibility services. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Interesting! I wonder how these devices slipped passed Amazon! This could open the door for root and bootloader unlock on the 2020 models! :fingers-crossed:

But, yes... I believe you are probably correct in your assumption!