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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
What's going on guys?

I hope everyone is heaving a great day/night (depending upon when you're reading this of course) so far!

I'm excited to announce a new version of the Toolbox! Joining the table we have V18.0! So, let's take a close look at what this new update brings!

Dealing with the Device Dashboard Icon​

As some of you may know, I was testing certain conditions that required me to factory reset my tablet. Well, let's just say I managed to connect the tablet up to my home WIFI and while in urgency to get something done I forgot to disable OTA Updates. You know what this means... my tablet finally decided it was it's time and began updating to Android 9. Now when i returned to my tablet, it was too late... "Installing system update" the screen read. Great.

Well after seeing firsthand the new "Device Dashboard" icon (and having the "pleasure" of overshooting the back button and hitting the icon i decided to make it my mission to find a way to disable the annoying icon. Well, let's just say it didn't take long. As a result, I'm happy to announce any device running Android 9 now has the ability to not only disable the Device Dashboard icon, but to also CUSTOMIZE the navigation bar layout. The best part is... the changes stick after a reboot so Automate isn't needed this time.

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Update Check for Hybrid Apps​

You know, when this tool was first announced there was no thought put into keeping these apps up to date. Now that I think about it, it's whole purpose is to install these apps without the Amazon Appstore... which also means these apps will have to receive their updates some other way. Well fortunately, V18.0 finally has this covered! An update system was added, and should help keep these apps up to date!

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The Toolbox Updater's "New Look" and the Demise of TBShell​

Ok, let's be honest... it looks the same... except, the Updater will now auto apply whatever theme the Toolbox is currently using. Cool right?

As for TBShell, it was decided that it would be dropped from the project simply because I don't think anyone uses it because there was no need for it in the first place. It was fun to make... but was not needed, so I thought we'd drop it. Let me know if you found it useful or not. Feedback is always appreciated.

Hold up, that's not everything this update has to offer! Take a look at the changelog (below) for the full scoop!

Ready to download V18.0? Head on over to the Downloads section of the OP. Please also note, because the Updater is receiving an update the upgrade must be done manually.

My favorite part of these posts... letting you guys know just how much I appreciate the SUPPORT and AWESOME interactions I've had with you all. I'd like to also give a HUGE SHOUTOUT to my wonderful DONORS! THANK YOU all so much for the support!

Keep being troopers my friends! You are the ones who drive this project forward!!! :D

Well, that's all I got for now. Please have a fantastic day/night and I'll see you folks later. Peace!✌️
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
LoL - happens to the best :)

I personally allow OTAs while retaining control over the worst offenders w/o having to reapply 'fixes' after most (virtually all) updates. Effectively a compromise posture. Yep, sometimes yields minor annoyances in UI or feature/functionality but is preferable to operating in an elevated maintenance mode. Life is too short to be playing gizmo babysitter.

Don't get me wrong. Love the toolbox and dialog that takes place in these forums! Just offering a different perspective that will surely attract attention from the flamers and control freaks who see Amazon and OTAs as an evil menace. If you want a 'pure' Android tablet buy something else.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Schiefy:
So I just discovered the Fire Toolbox via a YouTube video a couple of days ago and I am excited about making my Fire HD 10 (2019) tablet more Android-like.

I do have a question concerning using the tool if I already have the Google Play store sideloaded with some apps installed from there--is it necessary to run that option via the Toolbox and/or will it hurt the existing apps?

Basically, I've not been able to discern how much gets changed by the Toolbox beyond the ability to disable some of the Amazon FireOS features and programs and adding Android features (such as the Play store which I already have installed) so any comments related to that would be great as just don't know if I should plan on wiping everything and starting fresh or will merely be modifying what's already there.

Thanks!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] NotEwing:
Newbie here. I have a Kindle Fire 7. Device's codename: austin. I downloaded Fire Toolbox 18.0. Everything seemed to go as expected per the instructions. When I try to open the toolbox, though, I get the error "Oh no, it seems that the debugger failed to install and the Toolbox cannot continue. The error code is: ". There is no error code. Is my Fire compatible with Toolbox 18.0? I am trying to remove Amazon installed apps to create more space. Running Windows 10.0. Any help is appreciated!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Schiefy:
Thanks!

I suspected what you suggested was the case since I recognized that the Toolbox was not rooting the Fire (I just rooted my Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 and previously rooted a Nook HD but only by carefully following instructions and not because I delve into the nuts and bolts!). :)

I do appreciate the developer of Fire Toolbox and other contributors such as yourself here on the XDA Forum for their helpfulness!!

Blessings on your day and I'll try to share my experience soon!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SeanLake1986:
Is there a way to disable the Calendar Storage App that comes pre-installed by Amazon? I was able to disable the Calendar app, but Calendar storage is still there and it still forces permissions.

BTW- Fire Toolbox is AWESOME!!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mannequin:
i'm assuming it's impossible to center the icons layout for both portrait and landscape modes? i was able to remove the Dashboard icon and center it for portrait mode (using available "Space" options in the Toolbox, it's ever so slightly off center though) but in landscape mode the icons move heavy to the left.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] c-f-g:
@Datastream33 Is there a workaround to disable the kids profiles as well?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Fired up the toolbox for the first time in a few days, and got a message saying I wasn't running Windows 10.

Correct, Installed Windows 11 a few days ago.

Would I like appropriate drivers installed? O.K.

Another message saying manual installation of ADB drivers for pre-Windows 8 required.

Whoops.

Uninstall toolbox, install latest v.18.

Would this have re-installed the correct drivers?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
There is definitely a spacing issue with the navigation buttons and removing the device dashboard icon. landscape is way off. also, is there a way to restore this to default without factory reseting?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the tool needs a little work. As for restoring defaults I must of forgot to include this... however you can utilize the Device Dashboard Icon option to do the same thing. Just toggle it from Hidden to Visible and it will restore the default values.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
i kind of figured out that worked, but after spacing is still off in landscape. i look forward to a fix. thanks for your work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
To be honest, I'm surprised Microsoft is releasing Windows 11. I thought they were going to rebrand Windows 10 as just Windows and upgrade it every now and then. Surprised me, but it's a good thing. (y)

Anyways, yeah support will have to be added. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

As my friend @Falcon342 mentioned, the Toolbox doesn't yet detect Windows 11. However, despite the drivers being installed you should be completely fine to continue. I assume the drivers bundled with Windows 10 and Windows 11 are the same installed by the Toolbox (maybe a little more updated compared to the Toolbox's) so you should be ok. Let us know how it goes and best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
If you don't mind me asking, could you please remind me what tablet you have?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Indeed. There is a way to disable profiles but I'm not too sure if Parental Controls will permit it. Let me try it and I'll be sure to get back with you afterwords. Thanks friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
this is the new 2021 fire 10
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, makes sense the spacing would be off. Thank you so much for the response!

My tablet has a 7" display while your tablet has a 10.1" and that would explain why its off. Could you perhaps share a screenshot if you don't mind? (in portrait and landscape)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
This is with 3 spaces before back. space space space back space home space recents
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you so much for the screenshots! :D

That's weird! Shouldn't the navbar switch to the side of the display?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
i dont have another kindle with the device dashboard, but previously, everything is center in both orientations. on the larger ones, im sure it shifts to the bottom.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Okay, not to be a shill for Amazon here, but tomorrow is Prime Day! Let's see what kind of deals they put up for the new HD 10+ (2021). Also, I'm sure they'll have deals on their other Fire devices too. Don't forget about Amazon Warehouse either. A lot of their refurbs are in mint condition.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
Deals are up for Amazon devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I just had a look. HD 10+ (2021) is $110. HD 8+ (2020) is $65. HD 8 (2020) is $45.

Amazon warehouse prices aren't discounted. Nevermind refurb deals.

Some decent deals. You'll probably have to wait for Black Friday for better.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Warspro08:
Hi, thank you so much for the toolbox, it works perfect.

Im using the Fire Hd 10 2021. I got the gmail app from the playstore, but i can't read or save gmail attachments. Is there any solution?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
Hi and thanks. All seems perfectly fine.

Did an upgrade to install Windows 11 rather than clean install, Just curious. OK, MS hasn't officially announced it yet, but the Update Assistant was working fine, and downloaded 11 onto my system.

Great Toolbox!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] king200:
HD 10, x 2021 Has anyone been succesful with the Tool-Box?

I just ordered one and want the Playstore and get rid of ads.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
works fine
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] deneid310:
I just got my 2021 fire tablet 10 inch, i am running through the toolbox and got to installing google services, and have been stuck at downloading play services 1/4 for the last 30 minutes.. is there something i should do?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
close it and do it again
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jerry430:
In the days before the Amazon Fire Toolbox (BAFT), I watched a Youtube video on how to "convert your Fire tablet to Android" by loading Launcher Hijack, Nova Launcher and several APK files. Following the video, I loaded the files and my 7th gen HD 10 worked perfectly, until an update reverted it back to the Fire Launcher & ads. Thankfully, your toolbox once again removed Amazon from my 7th & 9th gen HD10 tablets.

My question: In the aforementioned Youtube video, the author said that signing into Amazon on the tablet would immediately revert the tablet to the Firelauncher & ads, so I was always careful to never sign-in to my Amazon account on my tablets. Would signing into Amazon on a toolbox modified tablet have any detrimental affect?

Second question: Unfortunately, that Youtube video is no longer available. However, I'm wondering if I was able to find it, and then by resetting my 7th gen, using the toolbox to disable OTA updates and then loading the APK files in the video, if the 7th gen HD10 would launch Nova Launcher without the 5 second delay even after restarting the tablet.

Thanks for a great Toolbox!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm not so sure if signing into your Amazon account on your previously modified tablet would have reverted your changes, but you can in fact sign in on your Toolbox modified tablet. I'm signed in to Videos and Shop on my tablet (HD 10 2019).

I think your 5 second delay is due to the update you suffered. Reverting these updates is an involved process at best and impossible at worst depending on your tablet model. You can search the forum for info on loading a previous ROM version and you may find something, but it's not a common thing or we'd all be doing it!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jerry430:
I'd hoped that simply resetting it would delete the updates, but it did sound too easy. Thanks for the quick reply.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Pattycakepattycabakersman:
I just got out my old kindle fire and tried to use the fire toolbox but when I connect my device to my pc toolbox says "Amazon kindle isn't compatible with the toolbox. Please plug in a supported Fire Tablet." anybody know what's wrong and why it won't work? It's a 2017 Kindle Fire 8.9" and I've enabled ADB.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
According to Wikipedia, the last year the 8.9" Fire HDX 8.9 was made was 2014.

While the Toolbox does support the HD6 and HD7 from that year, the HDX8.9 is not listed under supported models. I'm not sure what the differences are between models, but according to the OP that model isn't supported. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Pattycakepattycabakersman:
Well I guess I have my answer. Good thing I've ordered a new kindle and I'm just waiting for delivery. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maven33:
I am thinking about buying the new fire 10 tablet (2021), are currently any problems with this new device or software?

Is the first configuartion still possible without az account?

@krsmit0

thx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kiltym:
New to working with a Fire. Ordered new Fire 10 (2021). Awaiting it's arrival.

Have read through basic info on this utility. Thanks for putting this together as it does about 95% of what anyone needs to do.

One question. I use a launcher that is not in the list of Fire Toolkit (smart launcher 5). Is there someway for me to use adb commands (or easier?) to set a different launcher then the ones available in Fire Toolkit? Maybe after installing one of the standard Toolkit launchers I can easily switch to something else?

Thanks in advance. If the info is in this thread somewhere, I apologize in advance as I could not read the entire thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maven33:
Bad timing, my delivery date is in approx 6 weeks.

@kiltym From my experience with the Fire Tab 8 (2020), installing another launcher is no problem. Use an app store, after the Fire Toolbox clear things up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kiltym:
What is the process? Install one of the stock launchers from Fire Toolkit, then install the new one directly from Google Play? And switching the new one to be the default?

Thanks for the info.....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maven33:
I installed the launcher from the toolbox and then used the app stores to test and select another one (as delault). It was the same process as by other android devices. On my Fire8 is Rootless Pixel Launcher installed, over f-droid.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jelly4000:
Hoping someone can help me RE: firmware updates :)

I just took delivery of a Fire HD 10 Plus, running software version 7.3.1.8 and there's an option to update to 7.3.1.9. I want to run Fire Toolbox, should I update first? Or just leave it and disable automatic updates?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I would recommend NOT updating before running Toolbox on your tablet. I would also recommend turning off OTA and Automatic Updates too with the toolbox. Each time you update your firmware, you run the risk of them adding unwanted features or changing something that makes the toolbox no longer work. A couple of examples include the usually unwanted Device Dashboard, and the 5 second delay on some tablets while waiting for your launcher/home screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Turkishflavor:
ok nice, any reason to NOT update your fire tv 10 2021 to the latest version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Same reasoning. Each update locks down your device further in their ecosystem. They tend to want you to stay within their walls so they can advertise to you excessively. They keep locking down their launcher more and more to forced you to use it instead of one w/o ads.

edit: FireTV? This thread is for Fire Tablets, but same goes for them too. If you're planning on modifying the device, don't let the manufacturer update the firmware to prevent modifications.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brimhaynes:
Hi All,

I'm wondering how long this should take..?

It's been stuck on Downloading play services 1/4 for well over an hour now, the little flower progress thing is till spinning..

I have a vey fast connection..., my pc cpu usage says toolbox is still running around 50%

I'm updating a 5th gen 7 inch tablet.

Thanks for any thoughts..

Steve
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jelly4000:
Thank you very much! Will leave it on the current firmware and give Fire Toolbox a go!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] esekah:
1 Coffe for you, 20 buckets less for Jeff , LOVE your work, Thanks a lot
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] krsmit0:
should be quick, close it and do it again
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brimhaynes:
yup, running now, thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brimhaynes:
hmm, now stuck on 2/4 (all green), guess I'll stop/start again..
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brimhaynes:
got stuck on 4/4, then got stuck on framework, now stuck on framework again... , just got installation failure on framework. I was using this old tablet as a test to see if I should buy the new fire 10... sadly, looking like a no.. :-(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Q_Gabe:
Yeah, definitely don't update it. I got mine today and absent mindedly let it do the update as soon as I turned it on and I am having trouble running the toolkit now, I am not entirely sure it's doing anything. The good news is it was still easy to sideload the google services manualy directly from the tablet, which is the thing I need the most anyway.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brimhaynes:
Sorry for all the posts, I'm not having a good time here..

Last ditch attempt with factory reset, I'm guessing I have to let it do all the amazon updates before I stop ota and try the toolkit again, here goes..
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jab3n01t74:
I wish I had found you back a couple of years ago - thanks for all the work! I teach Comp Sci in a high school, and use Fire Tablets for the students to download / run their Apps from MIT App Inventor on. We've gone from 11 Samsung Galaxy Tab 4s to 7 of them and 25 Kindle Fire, as I keep buying a few here and there on sale. I sent you a small donation to buy you a few coffees.

To me, setting up a small fleet of Fire tablets, would be great to have a button or other way to get to the 'Setup Guide' without having to go toggle the Welcome screen back on, restart the Fire Toolbox, and then click through the 5 or so Tour pages would be helpful. I finally started remembering Security, Privacy, Apps, Keyboard, Launcher, Google and ???. Lol - I've done it 8 times over the day and still miss 1 or 2 if I try to remember what to do without the Setup Guide!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JokersJem:
Hey folks, first off I'm going to apologise because I'm obviously missing something or doing something wrong but I can't seem to use many parts of the tool box without encountering issues. I've factory reset the device (fire HD8 plus 10th gen) multiple times, I bypass the wifi settings at the beginning by going into add network and back out allowing the skip option to appear. Into settings enable developer and USB debugging and connect to my PC ok the connection.

1. Google Services - Fails multiple times whether its downloading the 4 packages or installing them, I've deleted all the apk's in the services bin and have seen the tool box successfully reload them on an attempted installation, unfortunately there's no error code more than ''Installation Failures''. I can however install the play store via downloading over silk and installing that way but this seems to create other issues see no.3.

2. Installing a custom launcher, this has worked once or twice but usually I receive the error ''an error occurred during installation: Performing Push Install adb error: failed to get feature set: more than one device/emulator'' I've no emulators installed on my pc that I know and the only device plugged into my laptop is my mouse which I've even unplugged in case that causes it.

3. Google assistant, so even if I install google play services via silk it says ''uh oh google play services aren't installed''

4. Disabling updates etc is hit and miss too but as I don't connect it to wifi I don't think its causing an issue yet.

I've tried reinstalling the toolbox using v.17 etc still no joy, sorry I know this is probably me, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nzbdilbert:
Hi

Just got a Fire HD 10 Tablet 11th Generation. Used the Toolbox and now have a couple of minor issues.

First one concerns the Google Contacts app. When I run it it does not display any contacts. If I go into the settings for the app and click on "Google Contacts sync settings" nothing happens. If I then try and click on the "Accounts" setting I get an error "No app was found to handle this action". All the other Google apps (Gmail, calendar, drive etc) are syncing OK. Any thoughts?

Secondly the Alexa app does not load. I've tried disabling and restoring from the Toolbox. I can still use the wake word and issue voice commands without problems and use the show mode for a full screen Alexa but cannot run the app itself to configure and control it. As an aside I'm pretty sure that it ran OK earlier in the day. Again any suggestions?

However the rest of the tools worked great and I now have a fairly standard Android tablet without all the Amazon guff.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JokersJem:
Thanks Falcon! So I've:

Reinstalled V.18

Turned off bluetooth on my laptop and disconnected all my google devices (my wifes trying to get the living room lights on by asking google..... I haven't told her yet.......).

Tried again to no avail. I've actually got another fire HD8 plus coming tomorrow, I bought the tablet last week asked amazon if they'd refund the £50 difference or take the return, so its going back to get another brand new at nearly half the price.

One thing I did notice if I change the tool box settings to close on disconnect it disconnects on every error, tried reinstalling usb drivers in case that was the issue but no luck there either.

I'll use the tool box like you said to disable the launcher, maybe a new tablet will bring different results?

Anyway thanks again for your help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Datastream33 had a fix for Google Contacts:

I don't think I can be of any help with Alexa though. :(