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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Since FireOS 7 firmware v.7.3.2.2, the FireLauncher app has been made a protected system app and is no longer able to be disabled by ADB. The Custom Navbar Key method of launcher replacement was developed in order to deal with it now. That of course means that the Fire Launcher is still active and always running in the background.

While you can force-stop the app, I believe it will soon be re-launched in the background if you do so. You can try writing a flow for Automate, or some sort of script to periodically do this. I'm not sure if it will help, but the activity is called 'com.amazon.firelauncher' if you would like to have at it. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Eiion:
I've run into an issue with Toolbox v31:

I'm on Toolbox v31 and after checking for updates: "No updates found, it appears that you have the latest version" - according to this very thread the newest version is v32.

I assume there's an issue with the update address for Toolbox not finding v32. Is it intended behavior that we cannot update from v31 to v32?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Agreed. Was basing assumption off Amazon's U.S. software download page which listed 8.3.1.9 as the most current version (plus a device search for updates which yielded nothing)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joebenb:
Hey guys,

Sorry if this was asked before, but I'm currently on v5.6.8.0

Is there a way to update to a pre-v.7.3.2.2 stable version that keeps all of Fire Toolbox mods working but takes advantage on other improvements Amazon might have implemented in their OS such as better battery life, security updates, new Android features etc..?

Device: Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017)

Codename: suez

FireOS Version: 5.6.8.0 (659656820)

Android Version: 5.1.1

Security Patch: 2019-07-01

Chipset: MT8173
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ura23:
Yes, you was right. Thank you
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Bisonator:
Hi All

In case anyone is wondering, I managed to fix this by sideloading version 11 of the Consync.apk, which I obtained from APK Mirror, here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4ysuds

As soon as I installed this apk, and went back into my Google Contacts app, it sync'd immediately! :)

Cheers

B
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
FWIW: FireOS 8.3.2.0 brought some significant usability enhancements on a Fire Max 11:

Can now sign into secondary Google accounts

Can authenticate to Google One app (as previously reported by another poster)

Maps (radar) now render in NOAA Weather app

Update brings this gizmo closer to parity with 2021 HD 10 from an Android functional perspective. No AOSP (lol) but progress
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] James62370:
That is good to hear. Would you kindly please install Google Authenticator and advise if it's working on the latest firmware? Greatly appreciated.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] toxicfish:
Google authenticator is working perfect for me on 8.3.2.0 as are most apps :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jamcu2:
The latest versions of the Toolbox for windows and for linux have worked for me. I have an Amazon Fire tablet 8" HD from 2017. The Linux OS that I used is Elementary OS 7 which is an Ubuntu derivative.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Works fine as noted by another poster. That said, you might want to explore other options as Google Authenticator lacks some key security provisions that matter if one of your devices goes missing or the account where codes are synced is compromised (if you choose to use the sync feature; enabled by default).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

That's great to hear that it works on Elementary OS. :) I just installed Zorin OS in a virtual machine and haven't tested it with Toolbox yet, but the more distros we can try this out on, the better.

The Windows version is the more polished of the 2 Toolboxes and has fewer bugs in it, but the Linux version works very well. I found the most differences in the System UI Customizer, where changing the order of either the Navbar or the Quick Settings items could sometimes be a problem in the Linux version.

I'm glad that your experience with Toolbox was positive and successful. Let us know if you have any difficulties and someone will help you out. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] James62370:
Appreciate the response. Currently on firmware 8.3.1.5 on a FireMax 11. I need to decide if it's worth losing the ability to disable certain default Amazon apps is worth the upgrade to firmware 8.3.2.0. Currently, I can still disable the Fire Launcher which is great, but I'm getting a bit annoyed with the constant crashing/closing of many apps. It seems the latest firmware may have fixed some compatibility issues between Amazon's OS playing nicer with heavily integrated Google Apps. Decisions... decisions...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MECH_TECH:
Thinking of purchasing the Fire HD MAX 11 and I'm in Canada. If it comes with lock screen adds can they be removed?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gdroid666:
Well everything is still wokring thanks.

I have not rebooted yet I don't think

I am still scared LOL

I did check for updates to play services I think before you helped me and I applied your fix and it was all up to date.

I was afraid the issue might have arose from running some shady apps

like movie apk's and a file downloader/installer to install said movie apk's.

it seemed to happen when I was using those but maybe that was just a coincidence?

I have been using the 🐝📺 apk

again after being afraid for awhile and I also updated it and so far the issue hasn't come back though,

but I am afraid a reboot might trigger it.

The tabet runs amazing now and I didn't even do any debloating, it also charges faster than my pixel 7 pro , and runs about as good

I can't even beleive this is a fire tablet.

The one annoyance I have is the device dashboard button on the nav bar, is thre a way to move it or remove it?

I like the feature and Ido use it so I rather not disable it entirely but it is getting in the way when typing in portrait. I wish I could set it to go away only when the keyboard was open. maybe through an automation app and a script.

that would makke this tablet almost perfect.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
FWIW - Fitbit app also works on 8.3.2.0 w/Google authentication. Could never use on HD10 or earlier FireOS 8.x builds. So much nicer viewing trends on a larger panel. Reinforces I'm a slug stuck in a human body :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
I've never felt disadvantaged by the inability to remove a few Amazon apps. Toss in a launcher folder and ignore. Same for disabling OTAs and other minor nuances (aside from preserving root which irrelevant for this device). That said, to each his own.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lcc-marc:
Hello, i used toolbox for my tablet to install netflix and disney.

Both say there is n update. But in Toolbox its the same version as installed.

Netflix i can use when i close and open until it works.

Disney is useless.

Can you help me to get a new version of disney?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

I don't have an account on either of those and don't use them because of that, but I'll try and help anyway.

It is my understanding that the hybrid apps are there for people that don't wish to sign in to Amazon and use the Amazon appstore. If the hybrids aren't working for you, you should be able to uninstall them and then get them from the Amazon Appstore. Most people fear registering or signing into Amazon because of the instructions to not associate the tablet with Amazon before running Toolbox. That is only there to prevent Amazon from updating your firmware before you get a chance to shut off OTA updates or otherwise block them. Once you've done that it's safe to sign in/register your tablet. Nothing happens to your tablet when you sign in other than the Amazon apps will now function.

Just uninstall the hybrid apps like any other app and then go to the Amazon Appstore and install them from there. You other choice is to tell @Datastream33 that the hybrid apps need updating again and wait for him to provide a micropatch update for Toolbox. I just flagged him in this reply so he'll get the message. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CrazyCakes:
What happens if we never ever update our kindle. Ive had mine for 2 years and have never updated. Will things still work ok? I notice the amazon store no longer works now. But I also saw a notification saying not to update. Just curious what happens if we never update. Do we eventually have to...on Fire8 2020
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I've never allowed my FireHD 10 (2019) to update and it still works. You can update the apps like Prime Video, Kindle, and Shop Amazon. I have an older collection of updated apps in my signature, and @braveheartleo has a much more recent and updated collection here. Just install the needed apps over the top of the original Amazon apps and they'll work again. :)

It's not a good idea to allow any OTA Updates if you have a pre-7.3.2.2 tablet because you'll lose a lot of Toolbox's functionality. Much better to just update the apps from a retrieved collection. They did that to the apps to try and force users to allow OTA Updates so their apps would work, but it's only necessary to update the apps themselves.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CrazyCakes:
Ok I def wont then I have 7.3.2.1 so I guess I cut it pretty close lol. Thank you for telling me about the updates 4 the apps, that's what I was most annoyed by. Going to update the apps now thank you so much!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Yeah, I'd use braveheartleo's files. I have, and they still work on my 2019, 7.3.1.2 tablet. His collection is sourced the same way as mine - pulled from a post-7.3.2.2 tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
I frequently share web pages with my Google contacts via Gmail which works flawlessly on my HD 8+. But I also purchased an HD 7 12th Gen and it doesn't work. It's running 8.3.1.9. Everything else works fine. But when I select share or the share icon on a website and Gmail, regardless of the browser, the Gmail UI appears but when I type the first letter of the recipient's email handle, Gmail closes without sending the email. There must be a fix for this, and I'm certain that I'm not alone; others must be having the same issue. I hope someone can help. I love this little thing; it has replaced my 3 Nexus 7 2013 debs, Google's classic tablet.

Thanks

[EDIT] I managed to fix it myself. 💪

[EDIT 2] I was wrong. I still can't access my "phone contacts" in the Gmail "To" field, although I've tapped the l link "Use phone contacts."

I hope somebody helps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jamcu2:
I have used the windows version in the past and it is very polished. I really like it. I no longer have a windows box available to me so I decided to try the linux version. The linux version has enough functionality to meet my needs at the moment. I have a 2017 version of the HD 8 Fire tablet. I wanted to keep the app store, prime video, kindle reader, and amazon music while retaining a functional Fire GUI. I disabled everything else including the clock, calendar, calculator, etc. I will keep this configuration until it I no longer need to have it on this tablet.

In the windows version I can install GSF and the Aurora app store as well as block OTA updates. I cannot do these with the linux version but that is fine for now. The Aurora store works on this device when installed from the windows toolbox but has constantly spinning icons where there should be app icons on the right side of the opening page. F-Droid works just fine as long as I install an older version. I did successfully sideload an older version of the F-Droid app (current version refuses to install).

Eventually I will kill all of the Amazon stuff altogether.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Your situation is very similar to my own with the Windows box. I have enough HD space that I made a Windows partition and installed Windows 10 "just in case". (I also use a Windows 7 VM.)

I think the problems you have with Aurora and GSF are likely due to the age of the tablet (probably running FireOS 5) and not due to the version of Toolbox. As far as OTA updates, if you are on FireOS 5, you probably are safe from new updates. The Linux port of Toolbox will allow you to disable OTA updates in more than one way. You can manually disable them in Manage Amazon Apps > manual tab > Advanced. Just select Forced OTA, System Updates, and DeviceSoftwareOTA and disable them. If they won't disable, then it's not the version of Toolbox causing the problem - It's Amazon c**k-blocking us! (Wow - the mental image)

I also think the F-Droid app is also a result of running FireOS 5 and not the fault of the Toolbox version. FireOS 5 is based on Android 7 and is in the process of being deprecated. (I think Android is up to version 13 now.) Running an older version of apps is often the only solution on older tablets. I'm glad it works. :)

I would caution you to not get over-zealous about killing off all Amazon apps. Many of their apps are there to replace things that they removed from Android 7 and replaced with their own apps in FireOS. Removing them might make your tablet unstable/unusable. Just be careful. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
New Fire HD10 13th Gen, 2023 released today, shipping October 18:

Fire Tablet Specifications: Fire HD Models | Fire Tablets

Select the Fire tablet device you want to see. Fire HD 10 (2023, 13th Gen) Fire HD 10 (2023, 13th Gen) Fire Max 11 (2023, 13th Gen) Fire HD 8 (2022, 12...

developer.amazon.com
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Hey @Datastream33

Heads-up for FTB device ident

New Fire HD10 13th Gen 2023 just released

Model : KFTUWI

Code name TBD
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, we know it starts with 'TU'. Tuna maybe? hehe 🤭
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SvNawesome:
Hey anyone knows why activating "Launcher Invoker" in automate disturbes the sound ? Or has anyone a fix for it ? If i disable "Launcher Invoker" my sound works fine, but when it is enabled i have like a popping and cracking sound about every 15 seconds.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lcc-marc:
When i sign in with my amazon account, will it chane the name to marc's 9999th fire tablet?

dont want to have it listetd in my amazon profil as the XX device i own from them.

@Datastream33 if you could make a update for the hyprid apps it would be great.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SvNawesome:
it seems like it's the "media button"-block, but i can't figure out why
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

An update for Disney+ should be available in the Hybrid Apps tool. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Great question my friend!

It's unfortunately a byproduct of using the Media Record key as the custom key that Automate listens for. Automate has problems with detecting most software keys and the only keys that can be picked up reliably are the Media keys (so play/pause, record, skip, previous, etc). It's probably producing the crackling sound as a result of using the record media key as our custom navbar key. You could try setting the value of the "media_button_receiver" database key to ",0" in the Secure table and see if that helps (you may need to reboot afterwards). Can't say 100% that it will... but it's worth a try right?

In an ADB Shell:

settings put secure media_button_receiver ,0

or you can edit the key by switching to the Secure table, finding the key in the list, and double-clicking on it in the Modify System Settings > Settings Database Modifier subtool.

By the way, I see you're a new member! Welcome to one of the the best forums on the Internet!

Hope you're having a great day so far!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, thanks so much for the heads up man! :D

Is "TBD" the exact codename? It's a little different from the others...

EDIT: Amazon's first tablet with NFC and GPS capabilities!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
TBD=to be determined

Sorry for confusion 🙃

Amazon doesn't disclose motherboard codename in the dev specs, just the model name.

Will need to be confirmed from reviewer's eval unit or from a shipping unit (October 18). See Edit below.

per Amazon dev specs and the Amazon Store details, it doesn't look like NFC or GPS were enabled on Fire HD10 13th Gen (2023) , even though a FCC compliance statement included both on a similarly spec'ed device in February, 2023. Doesn't look like there's a HD10 Plus model either

# Edit: confirm KFTUWI codename : Tungsten

See sys info:

Amazon KFTUWI - Geekbench

Benchmark results for an Amazon KFTUWI with an ARM MT8186 processor.

browser.geekbench.com
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, I see. :D

Hey, cheers on the code name! Support will be added in the next update!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SvNawesome:
Hey datastream,

with this settings it's definitely quiter, but still there. I have found another solution which works fine for me.

You just have to disable the sound for notifications and calls, then it is gone completely at least for me and luckily i don't need notifications on this tablet, because i only use it to watch anime and netflix :D

Maybe this helps someone else as well.

have a great one :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ssza_2244:
Good morning,

first of all thanks to @Datastream33 for the hard work dedication and long term support for his project, very inspiring.

Now the ask...

Model: fire HD10 2021

TFB v3.0 on Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS"

python 3.10.12

Issue:

FTB installed and running

Most of the tools work and used successfully

When trying to install Google Services I get the following:

I looked in the ~/.local/share/Fire Toolbox V3.0/bin/GoogleServices/Android 9 (x64)$ directory and only contact and calendar sync9 files are present.

Can you point me in the right direction?

Many thanks

Stef
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ssza_2244:
Hi,

Actually, responding to my own question, I side-loaded the appropriate google services using the toolbox and it seems to have worked.

I guess it makes sense as the .apk would be different for each device,

Many thanks,

Stef
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jamcu2:
Having a windows partition is not a bad idea. I agree that the age of the device limits the options that are available to me with the toolbox. I have left basic funcitonality of the Fire launcher intact. All 3 screens on the dashboard function properly. I disabled all of the data hungry apps (including Alexa) except prime video, prime music, etc as I am paying for those (for now) with my Prime subscription. I have no need of maps and I replaced the keyboard, clock, calendar etc with open source stuff from F-Droid. So far it is all running quite well.

The main thing is that the toolbox does what it is supposed to do. Thank you for that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

Getting Google installed has been somewhat of an effort for some people's tablets. Toolbox usually picks the right apk files to install for the various tablets. It can be difficult to decide which ones are right for your tablet because they don't always seem to make sense. I'm glad you were successful using the manual route. :) It's good that you didn't give up on us after no one responded to your initial question. Some of us don't check in every day. I hope you enjoy your tablet and have some fun here in the group. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mirakulixs:
Hey, i want to disable this 5 Apps too, but Fire Tools say no.

Its better to send a screenshot.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but those apps have been given 'protected system app' status by Amazon and therefore can't be disabled. :(

On earlier tablets or firmware, I think the first two could be disabled. But no longer is that the case. To tell you the truth, none of those apps have really bothered me nor have I even noticed them. 🤷
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
Help, my home button has disappeared! It happened after a reboot, was there before then gone.

Tried a number of suggestions (short of reset) but nothing has worked, even installing and reinstalling a launcher with the TB.

Any suggestions? Fire 8 10th gen 7.3.27
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hmm... after a reboot you say. It almost sounds like an update got in and changed some settings on you. 😲 You've tried installing another launcher with Toolbox and using the Custom Navbar Button method and that didn't fix it? Is the button gone or merely invisible? Try tapping where the button should be. Does that work? If so, try using Toolbox to change to 'Night Mode' by going into Modify System Settings > System UI tab, and enable Night Mode (Dark Theme). That should fix most visibility problems. If not, I'll try to help you out. I've got an HD 8+ (2020) f/w v7.3.2.7 that Toolbox has some difficulties with the Home button. :unsure:

Edit: You know you can just reinstall the same launcher instead of a new one and that will fix most problems. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
Yep, 2 different ones (Nova & Evie) plus reinstalled my prefered (Lawnchair), all with custom navbar. Tried stopping and restarting Automate, plus turning on (and off again) nightmode. Nothing seems to work.

It looks like there's a space between back and recents buttons, as if the home button has simply been inked out!, but tapping there does nothing.

I suspect you're right, I think an update must have snuck through. I've had it happen before, despite auto updates being disabled and OTA restricted (btw, I know it's not perfect so I just hook up the tablet to TB and zap Alexa or Kindle - or whatever - when they reappear)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It just occurred to me, are you using Toolbox for Windows or the Linux port? With my HD 8, the Linux port is unable to give me a working button and I have to run the Windows version in my VM. I haven't figured out what the reason is, but you need to use the Windows version on an HD8 with f/w v.7.3.2.7.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
I use Linux. I'll fire up my Windows box (7) and see what happens. Stay tuned...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
No one else has complained about it so I think it got put on the back burner. You should be good after rerunning a launcher install in the Windows version. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
Sadly not :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Ok, you can reset the custom Home button to factory by running the following command in ADB Shell:

settings delete secure sysui_nav_bar

Afterwards, try reinstalling your launcher. That was what worked on my tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
Bingo. That was the key. That gave me the home button back then I simply reinstalled the launcher (with TB) and stopped/restarted Automate and all was working again.

Thank you. Much appreciated. :)

Got to say, this is by FAR the nicest, most polite and helpful thread/forum on XDA. Some folk in other places (here and elsewhere) can be so downright rude - and I say that as someone who is a little bit techie but still sometimes afraid to ask for fear of being ridiculed.