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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] obvious:
I'm giving a new HD 10 to a relative for Christmas. I don't want to sign in to their amazon or google accounts while I'm tweaking it in advance but do want to remove ads and install google services etc ready for when they open it. Obviously I don't want it to be logged in to my account either when they unwrap it. What's the best approach?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think your main problem is that you disabled everything Amazon. Reconnect the tablet and launch the tool again. Launch Manage Everything Amazon and select the Restore Everything Amazon tool on Manual. You need to turn on Amazon Apstore and Amazon Prime Video. That will get your Prime working. Also, you want to go into Modify System Settings and disable OTA Updates and Automatic Updates. These updates will undo your changes randomly whenever they occur and make you use the Toolbox again. (aaarg!) You may have to re-install the hybrid apps after making sure you have the Playstore versions uninstalled. I don't have Netflix or Disney accounts so I can't use (or try) these apps to test this. Also I tried installing Pokemon TV from the Playstore and from an APK file and it failed both times. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] moguaii:
I updated to 9.2.1 and get every time this error.

I haven't connected any other adb device.

Any idea?

Edit: seems that the toolkit want to connect to my fire tv cube in the network?!?! :D

So, I have to disconnect the FTV Cube from the network to solve this issue? really bad
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I just gave one to a friend in another state and wanted the same thing. Here's what I did:

1. Turn on the tablet and select the language. On the next screen it'll want to connect to wifi. Select any wifi shown but don't give it a password. Go back one screen and the option to skip this step will now be there. :) Do that.

2. I assume you know how to turn on ADB. Do that.

3. Launch Fire Toolbox and connect to your tablet, authorizing the ADB connection on the tablet.

4. Click Modify System Settings. Make sure Automatic Updates and OTA Updates are toggled off. Make sure Install from Unknown Sources is toggled on.

5. Next click Custom Launcher. I choose Nova Launcher but you are free to choose a different one. Install it using Toolbox defaults and go through the necessary steps to get it going on your tablet.

6. Next click Manage Everything Amazon. Select Manual under Disable Everything Amazon. At the bottom, choose Select All. Now uncheck the following boxes (these are the apps to leave enabled): Amazon Appstore, Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock. Device Setup, Fire Keyboard, Shop Amazon, and Silk Browser. Everything else the end user wants can be gotten from the Playstore. Click disable selected.

7. Select Google Services and install them.

8. (optional) Install Google Assistant. (I don't install Big Brother and I leave his sister Alexa disabled)

9. If you want Disney or Netflix choose Hybrid apps and install what you want.

10. Go to the second page of toolbox (it's the little arrow in the lower right corner).

11. If there will be no children using the tablet, click Parental Controls Hide and execute the tool. The instructions will have you check a couple settings on your tablet. Don't worry if they are already set the correct way.

12. Under Privacy Controls, turn everything off, and reset the advertising ID.

13. You can skip Lockscreen ads, they'll be disabled already if you followed instructions.

14. Install YouTube Vanced or another client if you choose.

You're done with the Toolkit. Now just populate the homescreen with the apps in the drawer and set any wallpaper or widgets you want.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Scottish86:
Hi there there I am getting the following when connecting my Fire7 (2019), just gets stuck with this error and nothing else is connected, any help appreciated.

ERROR: One or more ADB enabled devices are connected. Please remove all devices except a supported Amazon Fire Tablet.

Plugged in Devices:

GCCOXJ080402065S device

emulator-5580 offline
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] obvious:
I think this may be the most helpful answer ever and is exactly why I love XDA. Thank you [MENTION=10902211]blaacksheep[/MENTION]
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It looks like you have an Android emulator running on your computer. Do you have Bluestacks running? You will have to shut it down before running Toolkit.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
Sorry for the delay. That was it. Thanks a lot for checking that!

Can you recommend another launcher?

What's really annoying is in a web browser, the launcher's back button takes you back through each page before you can get to the point where it will exit the app.

I would guess pretty much everyone in this thread is doing pretty much most of your steps, at least removing most or all Amazon apps and replacing the launcher. I personally used the automatic disable everything Amazon. So I'm guessing it's either removing the launcher or everything else Amazon that removes the ads? So if also executed the part of the tool that installed Automate, can I uninstall it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] taker-`:
thanks. now everything is working fine. :) (i restarted the tab and downloaded the pokemon tv app trough the amazon store and after that i reinstalled the netflix app via the hybrid apps)

one last thing...anyone got google stadia running? i installed it from the playstore. when i wanna hit the "play" button on e.g. farcry 5, than it asks me where i wanna play and i only can take my "chromecast ultra" but not directly on that tab. what am i doing wrong? :/

also got this...had to activate the experimental option in the option menu in the stadia app.

not all is working. thanks for the help :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It should work with Nova. You could try a different launcher (there's 4 in the Toolkit), or you could try re-enabling the Amazon Launcher in Manage Everything Amazon, then re-installing Nova. That might work. I don't know why it's behaving that way.

edit: Just a thought. You didn't disable the Navigation bar under Modify System Settings, did you? Check this first

I would say yes. You could try shutting it off first in the app and seeing if the ads stay gone before uninstalling it. As far as removing Amazon apps, I think most people don't want to remove everything. There are a few Amazon apps to keep so you can sign on to Amazon and use Prime. Also, there's the clock, calculator, and a couple others that you'll want to keep because they're just basic or they won't work from the app store if you disable the built-in apps. I don't ever recommend using the Automatic button to Disable Everything Amazon.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Scottish86:
Had to google Bluestacks to see what it was not running anything like that, not that tech savvy unfortunately. Found an older thread with same issue and tried suggestions to kill it but no luck
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] russy23:
hi just a quickie, great guide, just received HD 10 and will use your instructions, but just want to ask cant the fire tablet be connected and download any updates?or will it mess up something
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] j71rivera:
I just noticed after using firetool box and rebooting volume buttons do not work. I can change the sound via an app i downloaded so turning it up and down works but the rocker no longer works. Is there a fix for that ?

EDITL Ok i rebooted the tablet again and now its working.. weird.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Here's the thing with updates. Experimenters want the earliest OS version possible on their devices in the hopes that someday someone will come up with a root exploit. Each time they do a security update, it removes a possible way to break in to the OS and change it. So if you are an experimenter, you don't want any security updates. For a security conscious user, they want the most secure system possible to prevent any unauthorized use of their info.

It's up to you which camp you fall into, but either way, you'll probably want to turn off OTA and Automatic Updates first when applying the Toolbox so that it will remain the way you like it and not revert to it's original state as an Amazon Consumption Device.

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I just googled "GCCOXJ080402065S device" and I got this universal remote and a few links to this thread.

[IMG="image"]https://byjasco.com/media/catalog/product/cache/12d6dc5f0019fd363e0c914934fa8689/3/4/34459.EP_.01.jpg[/IMG]

You must have some sort of Android device connected in some fashion to your computer that needs to be disconnected. Another option is using a laptop or another computer.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Very nice post.

I was wobbling on the fence when I got an HD8 8th gen 2018 in pristine condition recently (ebay) still with Fire OS 6.3.0 .

Decided on updating to OS 7. Tempting though.

Thanks for the Toolbox, Datastream. You rock.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] russy23:
I updated to latest OS then used the toolbox..one word..amazing..:)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
For your version of Fire OS, there is a method of getting ROOT if you are so inclined. Read about it here:

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/general/tut-root-hd82018-via-magisk-t3906554

I don't know if it is included under ROOT in the gear icon in the upper right corner of the Toolbox because I don't own that model.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] shiris:
I have the HD10 (2019) and did the manual disable amazon apps: amazon music, amazon newsstand, audible, calendar, email, freetime, goodreads, news. It gives me the message on the toolbox that they're disabled after but the problem is I still see all of those apps on my kindle and they're still working as well.

Anyone know what's wrong?

-Edit- Oh looks like once I turned off the screen and ran it it worked and i had different messages as it was removing those apps. So I guess I'm supposed to turn off screen while doing it.

Thanks for the awesome program!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I've watched the apps disappear from the screen as they were disabled on my HD10 (2019). I've restored to factory and redone it multiple times to come up with what works best for me and I used to do the Amazon apps before changing the launcher so they were on my screen when I ran it. Now I disable OTA updates, then Launcher, then Amazon apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
I did disable the Navigation bar just to see what it did, but renabled it immediately. When it's disabled, it disappears.

I don't have access to my laptop with Fire Toolbox right now but I did a couple other launchers, but the home and recent buttons still don't work. Maybe renabling the Amazon launcher will fix it.

BTW, Microsoft's launcher is highly rated and pretty good. Also tried Smart Launcher 5, but didn't care for it.

I've also had Firefox and Brave browsers both crash/exit once or twice and I've barely used them.

I also said most probably remove most Amazon apps (and I think you do too), so most probably disable the Amazon launcher or whatever app else disables the ads. Of course without the Amazon clock app, the tablet OS will still have a clock, but if you did do the Auto button and ended up later needing an alarm, or calculator, etc, couldn't you just install them from the Play store?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
No, they don't work - I've tried. You can re-enable just the clock and calculator apps though. It's why I gave a rather lengthy list of Amazon apps I keep. Also remember just because they are enabled doesn't mean you have to use them. Some of the pre-installed Amazon apps need to be left alone for other apps you've grabbed from the appstore to work because when disabled, they also disable some of the functionality of the tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Thanks, I had seen that post, but didn't read it all as it offers a link to a simpler version. I will re-read in entirety.

I am now running OS 7, with disabled everything Amazon and no Google. Especially no OTA or automatic updates.

So it's version 7.3.1.5. and not 6.3.0 any more. Without the Toolbox it would have been a different story. Linux and Python? Maybe.

The Toolbox gear icon just says Root not currently supported.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Yeah, that method only works on Fire OS v6.3.x.x, not 7.x.x.x. I had hoped I'd mentioned it before you "upgraded" your firmware. Oh well.

I hope you left a few things Amazon, namely Amazon Prime Video, and Shop Amazon to sign in to your Amazon Account and use Prime Video. Also things like Clock and Calculator need to be left enabled because at least clock doesn't work from the appstore.

edit: Oh yeah... no Google so no Google Appstore. I never really tried a clock app from an alternative appstore. :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Everything checked on Amazon from the Toolbox.

I'm not in the US or other amazon dot-suffixed country, so not much use for Prime. Amazon won't ship here. Not a Fire tablet anyway. Maybe because of battery.

Run a rooted phone on a Havoc OS, no Gapps.

Still a lot of Amazon and Fire stuff visible if you include system apps in Settings. Not touching that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Methanoid:
Kindle 7 2017 here.. Great tool, works well but I really hate the 5s delay after pressing home before Nova launcher responds... Does the alternative install (not using Hijack) avoid this ???
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It seems several people have this problem. Not only here, but just using Automate with Launcher Hijacker (which Toolbox uses too).

I've outlined the steps I use in post 3713 with Toolbox and I don't have to use Remove Lockscreen Ads. The lockscreen ads are gone and there is no 5 second wait . You can also use a different launcher if you prefer.

edit: Apparently this alternate method of removing the ads hasn't received official approval. I'll wait patiently to see what the official "alternate removal method" is that gets put into a future release. Sorry [MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION]. I don't mean to cause problems.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The Downgrade Fire Launcher method can be used instead of Launcher Hijack. However, keep in mind that the Downgrade Fire Launcher method must be executed again if the tablet is rebooted. If you don't plan on rebooting a lot then I would 100% recommend this method.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Methanoid:
I think maybe its different for HD8/10 which you have but I have a Fire 7

Thanks.. I will try that....

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I was puzzled as I couldnt find that option.. but for any other would-be muppets like me you need to select the custom launcher you want and THEN the Downgrade Fire Launcher appears ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Hatem1986:
No notifications

Hello, i used your Software and IT works very well thx 4 that. but now i'm getting no notifications.

The notification settings are enabled for All Apps.

Where is the Problem??

I'm using fire hd8+ Generation 10.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ritchea:
Doubtful I would have seen that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
I loaded Toolbox on to a new Amazon HD 10 (2019) tablet. Seems to be working well, however, I have loaded the Aegis Authenticator - Two Factor (2FA) app (from Playstore) and it doesn't run. Is there a setting that I set incorrectly that is causing this, or is it just incompatible? Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] msuatgunerli:
Hi!

I just purchased a 9th gen Fire 10 and have been reading the forums since the past couple of days. Although the toolbox seems extremely easy to use and most instructions regarding customizing the settings have been discussed above, I still wanted to ask a few questions and also help fresh users to get an up-to-date step by step guide. I'd glad if you guys could help me along the way.

1. My first question will be regarding device registration. It was mentioned above that once you first power up a device and select a language. It is possible to not connect to a wireless network and therefore skip the registration step of your device using your amazon credentials. Is this absolutely required to fully disable OTA and automatic updates or can I first register my device to my amazon account and still be able to disable system updates (perhaps in settings-> modify system settings) and use the Fire Toolbox later. Should I also manually check for updates before using the Fire Toolbox to ensure that I am on the latest version of the Fire OS, or should I be looking to use the Fire Toolbox first to make sure that there are no compatibility issues?

2. I'll also be looking to manually disable amazon apps and keep amazon appstore, music, prime video, newsstand, kindle, calendar, calculator, email, goodreads, etc... as Google Play Store versions of some of these apps will not be available. Are there any other Amazon apps or must-haves that will not be available in the Google Play Store?

3. Some users opted to install nova launcher before disabling the amazon apps and some after. Is there a preferred order of doing this?

4. I'll be installing Google services later and will probably keep the ads as I do not want to use Automate as a YouTube video by Chris Titus Tech explains that opting to remove ads in the Toolbox does most of the job yet you still need to use Automate to keep the ads off. Lastly, are you able to install third party apps using apk files like on other android devices?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
1. If you purchased the tablet with Special Offers registering your device will setup a few things you may not want:

Lockscreen ads will be enabled.

Your advertisement ID will be configured.

Your device will be tied to a household id.

If you didn't purchase your device with Special Offers then this is nothing to worry about. Regarding OTA updates it is safe to update to the latest version if you prefer it that way and If you update the tablet it will not prevent the Toolbox from communicating with your device. Feel free to update and then toggle off OTA Updates and Automatic Updates via the Modify System Settings tool.

2. You will able to manually disable/hide your preferenced apps using the Manage Everything Amazon tool. As reported by [MENTION=10902211]blaacksheep[/MENTION], Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Clock replacement apps from the Play Store will not work. Some folks also need Netflix and Disney+ and if you need them can be installed from the Hybrid Apps tool.

3. If your device is 7th gen or lower I'd recommend debloating first, then installing Nova Launcher using the Custom Launcher tool. If your device is 8th gen or above it doesn't really matter as both methods will disable Fire Launcher.

4. That's perfectly fine if you don't want to use Automate. However, please note that the Toolbox is currently being updated to include a better and more effective method of removing the ads without having to use Automate. As for installing apks, you can use the Sideload Apps tool on the second page of the Toolbox to do so.

I hope these answers are satisfactory. Please let me know if you have further questions or concerns. Also, Happy Thanksgiving (if you celebrate it)! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] msuatgunerli:
Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones, too!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] albuons:
Waiting to Unlock

HI! Great tool. Bring so much value to the amazon fire tablets.

Im having this "Waiting to Unlock' Issue as well but only for Restoring a backup. Creating one works fine and gets past the unlock feature.

Thank you
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Datastream33 is working on this. His most recent post regarding this issue is here: post 3733.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] albuons:
Thank you for the heads up. Moved my back up file to the tablet and did a system restore from the tablet. Said it completed but nothing restored. Ill just wait for the update. Its not a big deal. I can manually change it over for now. This is still an amazing app and very useful. Thanks Again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
Is there a way to chromecast or AirPlay/cast from Fire tablet to a TV or Apple TV somehow?

I know standard Fire tablet don’t have Chromecast but wonder if it could be added etc?

Great tool btw thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, If I remember correctly we could only enable audio casting while the option to enable display casting (or Miracasting) was hidden. Any attempts to unhide it weren't successful as it requires root and editing the build.prop file. Sorry, my friend. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Keep an eye on the Downloads section of the forum... ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dweezle:
I just bought one of the $80 HD 10. I was curious if there is a way of using Toollbox to make an HD 10 connect to Google Home?

Solved: once the Toolbox was installed the answer was obvious
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] crumpler130:
Hello! I installed HijackLauncher and it works fine. Only problem is that whenever I press the home button I get redirected to the Amazon launcher instead of the launcher I have installed (Nova). I get the ~5sec delay before Nova appears again.

When I disable the fire launcher I get an error message when I press the home button: The requested action is not allowed, check the Parental Control settings and try again.

Any suggestions?

Fire HD7 (2017)

Tablet Codename: austin

FireOS Version: 5.6.7.0 (657612520)

Android Version: 5.1.1

Security Patch: 2019-07-01

Chipset: MT8127
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SenorSmartyPants:
I picked up a special offer 2020 HD8 for my mom. I'm a prime member, and I'm wondering if Prime Video can work without registering the tablet (so she doesn't see the ads). Can I just log into the Prime Video app?

Also, I remember something about notifications not working? Is that right/still the case? The other thing I want to get her set up on is Facebook and Zoom. It would be nice if notifications of incoming Zoom calls can work properly. Planning on installing Google play store, but maybe Amazon is the only way to go for notifications?

I've used this toolkit with my 2019 Fire HD10, works great this past year. Any way to disable swipe to unlock? That's my only minor annoyance.

Thanks so much.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sresam89:
Version 10.0 is not working on win-10 [MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION]

The app starts with mandated tour and once you end the tour the whole application freezes up and then quits
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, did the Toolbox happen to give you any information after the crash?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ttaidapos:
First off, huge thank you that something like this exists. Honestly really cool stuff!!!

I don't see others w/this issue so hopefully I'm doing something wrong? Everything goes smoothly and I install Google Play right... This is fresh out of the box Fire HD 10 (no ads). Tried different google accounts, clearing cache/data and trying again and notha. This is after waiting a solid 30min before trying to login for the first time.

Once I enter my credentials, you get the standard "checking for updates" screen with the disclosure it may take a few minutes. Fine! It finally bombs out with "Something went wrong try again later" with the only option to press cancel and the cycle repeats. I even tried sitting there clicking cance to just cycle through and notha.

Any ideas?