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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] zdev:
I did a factory reset on my 7th-gen Fire HD 10.

On first boot I registered it with Amazon and did all the updates. Then I used the Fire Toolbox (latest version) to install Google Services. Everything worked great and I downloaded a few things from the Google store.

However, when I try to search the Play Store for Microsoft OneDrive it does not show up. So then I tried to install it from Amazon Apps store and it says that OneDrive is incompatible with my device. I then used the Toolbox to try to sideload the latest OneDrive APK and that fails. But before I did the factory reset I had OneDrive working on this device.

So my questions are: Could I have done something wrong when using the Toolbox? If so, how can I fix it? Or has Microsoft recently decided not to support Amazon tablets or older versions on Android, etc?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Open Settings > Apps & Games > Manage All Applications > Amazon Facebook Share > Uninstall

After uninstalling, please then try again. If you need further help please do let me know, and best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
@zdev: Another option, should the old version fail to work, would be to use a third party app to access OneDrive. I use X-plore from the play store as a file browser and it also offers to connect to OneDrive, Google's Drive, Dropbox, and several others. I think I spent a buck or two on it when it asked me to after I'd used it for quite a lot of features. Well worth it IMO.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] zdev:
This worked. Thanks so much!!

And thanks @blaachsheep.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kar999:
I've managed to switch to Nova Launcher and Chrome gives you the option to add a shortcut to the desktop. Success!

Additionally I've found on old APK of Kobo Bookreader app and sideloaded that.

Many thanks for assistance.👍😊
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sniktaw:
Hi and thanks @Datastream33 however, I don't have Amazon Facebook Share. I also looked for

com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook and it is not there either.

I do have: Facebook Sync Adapter listed with an Amazon logo next to it. Thoughts?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's very strange! do you happen to have any additional profiles on your device?

I suppose we could try uninstalling the debugger and let the Toolbox install it again. To do so, please ensure your tablet is connected to your computer, next please open a TBShell instance, and type/execute the following command:

adb uninstall com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook

Please let me know the outcome of executing the command above. If you get anything else other then "Success" please do let me know what the command returned and we can go from there! Best of luck! 🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sniktaw:
@Datastream33 that worked and now have Toolbox running! Many thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] eggnoodle:
Yea, I disabled that and still having volume control issue....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You and a couple others have reported this problem. It doesn't seem to show up often and I can only suggest trying another launcher. There's Evie, Lawnchair, and Microsoft to choose from in the toolkit besides Nova, or you could probably try another of your choice from the playstore now that the Amazon launcher has been disabled.

Edit: Also, consider that it may not be the launcher causing the problem, but some other setting change(s) you made at the same time. You could go through all your setting changes in toolbox and try enabling/disabling anything related to audio (including Alexa or Google Assistant). Rebooting may be required between settings changes.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Trying to do an OTA update of an ereader app from within the app's settings. Was working OK last month, but this month gave a parsing error.

What has changed is instead of the app logo in the downloads list, this time there is a Fire logo, underscored with a bent arrow amazon-style.

The app is koreader, Kobo user-written and maintained.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Workaround was download to PC from github, transfer to tablet over USb cable, which worked.

Would be better if OTA downloads within the app were not hijacked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! So glad to hear! Have a nice day! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Please let us know the results of your investigation. Did you get it working? If so, what fixed it? Tnx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Did you perhaps notice the issue after making modifications to your tablet with the Toolbox? Or did this issue with the volume not working happen randomly?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
He'd originally reported having the same problem as blackout7583. I don't think we've conclusively proven it was due to changing the launcher though. That is why I asked him if he had fixed it and to please report the cause/fix if he had one.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, I see. I don't know if this is accurate but I've heared this issue can happen on certain models due to the plastic warping, causing the plastic buttons to not reach the ones on the motherboard. Perhaps check the top of the back plate for damage?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It sounds to me like it's either the launcher change, or some other change made at the same time, or a specific combination of changes that cause this. From the descriptions, it would seem to have worked until the changes were made.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, I bet you are right and that would make more sense. Perhaps the Custom Launcher, Custom Sounds, or Google Assistant tools?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BlueCity:
Hello,

I used the tool and now OTA Updates are disabled.

From time to time I like to use the Updates. How can I switch the Updates on again?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You can re-enable OTA updates from the same place you disabled them - under Modify System Settings on page 2 of the Toolbox. Be prepared once you get an update. Your launcher and some customizations you've made will likely be gone so you'll have to run the Toolbox again to set it back to the way you like it. Also remember that an update could make some of your customizations no longer possible. There's always some risk updating.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] reddogzz:
tl;dr: that workaround of reenabling the amazon app store isn't going to work for me....

Amazon delivered my daughter's kids edition tablet to the wrong house and my neighbor waited four months to tell me (language barrier). I was worried that someone would use my Amazon account so I asked Amazon support to blacklist it. Now they claim they cannot un-blacklist it but they also refuse to refund me. Talked to eight different support reps without any luck, so yeah I got screwed. Using toolbox actually allowed me to install Disney+ (pre-update), but unfortunately android app store version does not support the fire.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] codenameAL:
Hey guys.

I just bought Fire HD 10 and I immediately use this fire toolbox to my device, it works great thanks to the dev.

But it seems after I use this toolbox I can't install Netflix directly both from Amazon Appstore or Play Store.

Is it any way to auto-update my Netflix app?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] asafba:
Hi, thanks for the tool!

Is there an option to disable the magnetic lock sensor? I have wall mounted my tablet with magnets, and it getting locked on attach
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
On the first page of the Toolbox is a tab called Hybrid Apps. In that tab is the option to install Netflix and/or Disney.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, for those of you who like updates, the new FireOS 7.3.1.8 update now shuts off your WiFi whenever your tablet goes to sleep and you have to manually turn it back on! Way to go, Amazon. I don't want ANY updates from Amazon beyond 7.3.1.2 that it came with. Thankfully it's easy to disable OTA updates before they direct how you use your tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
As @blaacksheep mentioned, you can use the Hybrid Apps tool to side load Netflix to your tablet.

Once sideloaded by the Hybrid Apps tool you can simply open up the Amazon Appstore and update it that way if an update is available. Please so let me know if you need further help! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kbiglow1:
I just made a acc for this site because my fire tablet isn't working with my computer it keeps saying this device malfunctioned and I don't know what to do it worked on 2 other tablets that I have Amazon HD7 Fire7 (2019) and my Amazon HD7 Fire7 (2017) it didn't work with my Amazon HD7 Fire7 (2017) even though my other one worked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Let's see if I have this right. You have TWO FireHD7 (2017) tablets and ONE FireHD7(2019) tablet. One of the (2017) tablets is not recognized by the Toolbox. The other (2017) and the (2019) tablet DO work as expected.

As Falcon342 asked, do you have USB debugging enabled on the tablet that's not working? If debugging is enabled, is it possible that the USB port is damaged? Are you using the same cable on that tablet? Has the tablet ever asked you for debugging permission and have you granted that? Are you able to transfer files over USB from your computer with Windows File Explorer? Some more details would be helpful here.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
Something must be up with your tablet. My HD8 has that update, and I did notice the Wi-Fi shuts down when sleeping, but it automatically turns back on within a few seconds of waking up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm sorry, I'm on 7.3.1.2 and OTA's disabled. I read about that on another forum and wasn't about to test it! It's good to hear that Amazon DIDN'T do that. In the future, I'll try to research before I go off about something I haven't verified.:oops:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
I'm so glad that I read this information, even though I currently have the o.t.a. updates turned off, I do like to keep my tablet updated with the latest amazon firmware. Of course the great thing is thanks to having the toolbox app. available makes it so easy to stay in control of our devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yoandris08:
hi
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, how's it going?

By the way, I see you are new to XDA! Welcome to the best forum on the Internet! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
repost on accident.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krash1256:
I recently re-installed Windows 10 on my desktop and now when I install FTB_V11.1_Installer or even FTB_V12.0_Installer, when the program opens, it opens with a white background and white lettering so I can't read anything on there. I don't know if this is a Windows 10 issue or not. I also have a laptop with Windows 10 installed and updated and I can run the program just fine on their but no matter what I try on my desktop I can't get the program to open correctly. Has anyone else had this problem or know what might be causing this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, how's it going?

Would you perhaps know if the dark theme is enabled in the Settings app on your computer? The issue described usually happens when the theme is set to dark for some reason. I'm not sure if it a result of Windows attempting to draw the window in white to accommodate for the dark theme or what. Perhaps try changing the theme to Light and then attempt to use the Toolbox and see if that fixes the issue?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krash1256:
I was hoping you were onto to something but I changed dark theme to light, still no change. I have however been messing with the high contrast settings and finally found one that works but I just don't understand why it won't run normally. I have the same setup on my laptop and the same theme but still different.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, that's strange. Has changing the contrast allowed you to run the Toolbox? Have you also made sure your GPU is up to date with the latest drivers? What about checking the monitor's contrast?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krash1256:
Yes, changing contrast colors has enabled me to run the program. I have tried everything. I've updated all of my drivers, I have the desktop and the laptop connected with HDMI to the TV. I can't remember if I'm using NVIDIA on the laptop or not. That might be the difference. I've never run into this situation before. But I did figure away around it for now. Thank you for all of your help. If you think of anything else let me know.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's so weird. I just wish we could figure this out 100%, but at least you can run the program for now. If i can think of anything else I'll differently let you know! Please have a terrific night! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krash1256:
Okay, I tried one more thing and it worked. I changed my theme to a Windows light theme and it automatically changed the theme from dark to light and the program runs like it should. I guess changing just my theme from dark to light wasn't enough. Thank goodness, problem solved.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, that's so good to hear! Nice work my friend! :D (y)

Glad to hear everything worked out in the end!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
That sounds like the same thing I answered here. Maybe it's just a buried setting that did it. I'm not sure where that setting is in Win 10 but you could search for "Performance". The executable is called "SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe" and brings up the dialog directly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] asafba:
Anyone?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't think it can be disabled without root access, if at all. You could just remove the magnets in the area of the sensor. The motherboard is located on the end with the camera and is only about 2" wide. Drag a magnet along the back in that area and see where it's most sensitive then remove any magnet in your mounting system near there. Also, a steel plate could be put over the area to reduce the magnet's affects on the sensor.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lostboykev:
I work as a delivery driver for amazon and was awarded the Fire HD 10 for being a top safety driver. Thank you for creating this tool as I do not like the locked down android experience that amazon provides ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krash1256:
Well, I pulled that up but there was nothing there I could figure out would be the problem but thank you. Actually, the weirdest thing, I decided to just start fresh and re-installed Windows 10 again, updated everything, drivers etc. and for the life of me I don't know what the problem was but now the program opens just fine with the normal black background and white text. Something must have been corrupted or something. I had even done scans for health and corrupted file issues and that didn't help. Everything is now running correctly, thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
That's a dialog where you can adjust Windows performance on a fine grained level. Most people just leave it as is and the default is to let Windows decide. At the bottom, there's a long list and the absolute last item is "Use visual styles on windows and buttons". If that item is unchecked, it will make it so that the buttons are washed out and unreadable like this
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krash1256:
That's what I'm trying to tell you, there is no "Use visual styles on windows and buttons" in Windows 10 when I run SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe. But anyway, the situation was solved, that's all I care about.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] J-Sharpie:
Is there a way in the toolbox to change my BT physical keyboard to use a layout that's not Qwerty? I use Colemak.

I know in the onscreen keyboard they I can use swiftkeys but it wont let me use that for a physical keyboard
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi Everyone,

We all owe the developer of this software so much gratitude, also for the fact that he's still actively developing this app. It surely makes being owners of amazon fire devices much more worthwhile.

David :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, that's a great question! There might be a way to change it... i'll do a little digging around and see if something can be found. 🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, how's it going?

Thank you so much for the kind words my friend!

But, none of this would have been possible if it wasn't for the amazing support of the folks on this forum! 😃

It's what keeps the project going... just knowing i can help make someone's day just a little better. Stay safe and have a blessed day!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] zeetherocker:
Hi

I'm unable to use the exe for reasons I can't explain. Could somebody please give me the shell commands for removing the lockscreen ads?

I'd really appreciate it. Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
May i please ask what generation of tablet you have? The command and steps differ depending upon what tablet you own.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrKaon:
Hello Dev

Any reason Toolbox Updater always fails for me? (Run as Administrator)

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
How's it going?

Generally, i would refrain from executing the Updater (or Toolbox) as an administrator. Running it like this often changes the path variables and causes issues with locating files in the Toolbox's root directory. Please try running it normally (without admin) and it should be fine. if not please let me know. Great question though! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blackuriel:
Hi, first of all thank you for the wonderful tool!

I was wondering if it would be possible to make the USB tethering options visible somehow?

I'd like to use my Fire HD 10 (2019) as a second screen. I managed to connect it but it works best when USB tethering option is on.

Normally I couldn't find the option in the settings but I found another thread at XDA that shows how to get to them.

It's done through another app but if possible I'd like to have it activated through the Fire Toolbox.

https://xdaforums.com/t/tut-no-root-enable-usb-tethering-on-fire-hd-10-2019.4209529/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
I have two HD 10 2017 tablets that I've used the Toolbox on to install PlayStore. But when I choose an app and click install, they both just say "Pending" with the circle going round and round and never download.

edit: Found the problem. It seem disabling the Lockscreen caused it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
As far as I could tell it unfortunately requires root... :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, typical hidden activity as I like to call them! The problem with these is they may exist on one tablet and not on the other. I'll see what can be done! 🤞

EDIT: Neither of my tablets have the activity. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, something to do with the device not being provisioned (if that method is used that is).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blackuriel:
Thanks for looking into it. That's interesting that some exist on one tablet but not on the other.

Is it connected with the system version? Or maybe something to do with localization?

Either way, if your tablets don't have the activity I assume nothing can be done about it.

At least I can still go to these options through the app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BigCTM:
Everything seems to work fine except I get a missing configuration file for the toolbox updater every time I boot. Should I just reinstall?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lenny64:
I can not get google contacts synced, should should it work with the services from fire toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] PonyFlare:
Can't separately change the Lock Screen wallpaper on my Fire HD 10 (2019), Canadian version. The lock screen only shows the home screen wallpaper and any attempts to set it separately, before or after, do not make any difference. Using Nova launcher.

Side note, Alexa is deliberately broken on the Canadian version - can only be used to setup echo and other external devices. Doesn't function otherwise. The Google Play version is of course incompatible and can't be used as a workaround. (It does function perfectly fine on my phone).

A fix for that would be appreciated if you could figure out how and add it to the toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, Strange right? I know the Settings app version varies from tablet to tablet. Almost all of the builds contains something interesting that for what ever reason they decided to make the activities inaccessible from the Settings app itself. For example, on my 9th gen it has a hidden activity for enrolling a fingerprint when the device doesn't even have a built in finger print sensor.

Anyways, if you are willing to run a command for me on your tablet I may be able to devise a system that launches related activities on separate devices. Just let me know! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
To get Contacts synced, please try downloading and sideloading this app through the Sideload Apps tool. If you need further help please do NOT hesitate to reach out! Best of luck! :D🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Would you mind sharing a screenshot beforehand to see if we can work something out before a re-install? (that is if the Toolbox supplies an error message)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] reetgeist:
Hi

Apologies if this is an obvious question. I've just installed your Toolbox, (thank you btw for all the hard work gone into making it easy to use), and am hitting an issue.

I've got a 9th generation Fire HD10 that the kids use, and I'm trying to remove some but not all of the bloatware, and sideload a couple of apps. When trying to sideload an app using your tool I get the following error message:

"ERROR: an error occurred during the installation: performing streamed install"

I've tried a few different mirrors of 2 different apps, and I'm hitting the same issue. Is there anything I can do to work around it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] guardianali:
Anyone else having an issue where the home button and the recent apps button doesnt work?

Back button does. There is also now what looks like a settings button on the far left that takes you to like an amazon dashboard.

I had an OTA update not too long ago and just now used V12 to disable it. But home and recent apps buttons now dont work with any replacement launchers (tried nova and microsoft).

looks like the navigation row is still Amazon despite debloating...?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jakecolor:
@reetgeist I'm having the exact same issue is this because of an update or something from Amazon?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm just guessing here. Would you be signed in to the tablet under a kid's account? I think they limit what can be done under kid's accounts. Try signing in under your adult account and then try it.