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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jumstec:
TWRP is back!

I rooted it again later, and somehow it worked!

I am writing this for anyone else who has run into a similar situation!

1. First, most of you who are stuck in a bootloop should be able to turn off the power. First, turn it off. If you can't, unplug the power and plug it back in.

2. Prepare a linux environment. If you have turned it off, install fireiso. The only installation you need is the one mentioned in that forum, as you already have an environment for this. adb and other things are pre-installed.

https://xdaforums.com/t/fire-hd-8-2018-only-unbrick-downgrade-unlock-root.3894256/post-83382293

Are you ready to go?

3. then proceed with the procedure as normal.

A couple of additions.

a. "clk" can turn on the device. If you remove the short, it will turn off the power.

b. Please proceed as usual. There is no need to press the power button.

Proceed as normal and it should power on. Proceed with the procedure further.

3.1. If your device does not display the amazon logo, an error will occur somewhere.

However, you should see the amazon logo instead.

In this case, if you run fastboot-step.sh as is, you will get an error.

Go back to 1. again and repeat.

Just... Maybe it will not work. Sorry.

Then twrp will boot!

No need to fiddle with the test points on the back for this.

If you tinker with it, you might not see the amazon logo in the first place. In that case, try this. It works.

Thanks to all helpers (especially xyz`)!

Sorry for the trouble.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jumstec:
Deletion due to multiple submissions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LasTerrenas:
Just a quick word to give thanks to the devs, it's been years (I haven't counted, sorry) that I have been using Fire Toolbox, successfully. Works perfect on my 2018 8", and I just received 2 refurbished 2020 8", one of them has the right firmware, so I installed Lawnchair, Aurora, disabled all Amazon stuff. works perfect. The other 2020 8" has the wrong firmware, so basically I kept the Fire launcher, because it's easier, otherwise I installed Aurora, and disabled all Amazon stuff that I could. I am thankful that I don't need to login Amazon or Google accounts, so privacy is top notch. My question is: Is there a way to get rid of the big box message from Amazon in the launcher, inviting you to register your device? Thanks in advance, all the best to the team!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chrbar:
Hi,

I got a Fire HD 10 with FireOS 7.3.2.1, and I should be able to run old way hack to disable OTA Updates.

Which Fire Toolbox do I have to use?

v29.0?

Or the last version v30.0 or v30.1 too?

Thanks a lot,

Chris
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

You should be good with any version of the Toolbox. I would recommend using the latest version, though. Have fun! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Well that's very kind of you to say my friend, and glad to see you're enjoying the Toolbox! You just made my day!

As for the registration banner on Fire Launcher I'm afraid I'm not sure how to remove it. Tried a few things, but came up empty-handed. Will continue to look into it and see if something can be found.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, feel free to update it, my friend! If something goes wrong, just uninstall Nova and have the Toolbox re-install it (if the Toolbox is where it was originally installed from.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Indeed. Not a bad solution just to have in case. Probably the least annoying method to work with on 7.3.2.2+ new gen tablets if we're being honest.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Try downloading and installing V30.2 from the Downloads section, and try again with that build. Your current installation may be missing the flo file and as such, isn't being imported into Automate.

Please try V30.2 and let me know if the issue still persists. If so, we'll try manually importing the flo. Best of luck, and please let us know how it goes! 🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yo, I'm just curious here, is the Nord N20 any good?

I've got a OnePlus 6T and love the thing to death.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ask and ye shall receive!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] elpeger:
I just got Fire 8 Pro with OS 8.3.1.3 build date Nov 21,2022.

Here are the steps I took to get the Nova Launcher to be the default launcher that comes up when "HomeKey" is touched.

skip connecting Fire to my network (it updates to latest OS as soon as it's on a network)

enable USB debugging

install and run Fire Toolbox V30.2, follow its directions to download and install Google ADB driver (I have Win 8.1)

install Google Services, including playstore (don't know if this step is necessary)

do "Modify System Settings" and click to disable "OTA Updates" --> follow instructions to make OTA Updates "Restricted"

do "Custom Launcher", pick Nova and Re-route Homekey --> this downloads Nova but does not re-route homekey (there are lots of posts on the fact that more resent Fire OSes do not allow reroute of homekey)

do "Manage Amazon apps">Disable Amazon apps>complete debloat

do "Manage Amazon apps">Manual>Simple, select "Fire Launcher" and click "Disable Selected" (I also selected a bunch of other amazon apps, but I believe that Fire Launcher is what mattered)

Next time I touched Homekey, it brought up 2 choices, one of which was Nova. I selected Nova and "Always".

Viola!!!

I do not know if all the steps contributed to my success - more experienced users probably can say which of these are skippable.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] braveheartleo:
That was fast. Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ashjas:
@Datastream33 Thanks very much for this all in one toolbox.

I recently got my fire hd 8 2022 tablet.

I followed all steps on the first post of not connecting to wifi until toolbox has done its thing.

So i followed all the steps in the step by step tutorial in the toolbox, where i selected to fully debloat all amazon apps.

My os version was 8.3.1.1 when the toolbox did its thing including the disabling the OTA installation disabling.

This is what the Device Information section shows in the toolbox:

Device: Amazon Fire HD 8+ (2022)

Codename: raspite

FireOS Version: 8.3.1.1

Android Version: 11.0

Security Patch: 2020-09-05

Chipset: MT8169

It appears to be still stuck on the same os even now when the tab is connected to the internet.

My question is that, is this permanent fix for disabling OTA on this h/w + software version?

Also, when i click on Device Options > system updates, the update activity does not show, and i am returned to same settings screen. So is this due to the OTA fix in action? And if so, i guess the only way i can check the os version is through the toolbox itself only, where it still mentions 8.3.1.1 ? Can i check the OS version by some other way from within the fire tab?

Here is the system settings view in the toolbox:

Says OTA Updates : Disabled. So is that permanent ?

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Zorazza:
Is WiFi ADB available on all new FireOS8 devices?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Trebrick:
HD10 '21 7.3.2.6. Amazon shopping app crashing now. There happen to be a fix? Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Flow1992:
Hi,

i tried that but the same result, how can i import the flow manually?

Thank you!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Nyn_:
Hello and first of all, thank you for creating this tool. I have been using it for a while now, on a Fire HD 8 and two Fire HD 10 tablets, and it's worked great. However, I just got my mom a new Fire HD 10, and I was dumb enough not to look here first, so I think I allowed it to upgrade to 7.3.2.4 when I first turned it on :(. Now, when I install a custom launcher (tried Lawnchair and Nova), when I hit the Home button, it sends me to the Fire launcher home page, and I have to tap the Lawnchair or Nova icon again to run them. Is there a way to avoid that, or is it just how it has to be now?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] PocoPunch:
My Fire HD 10 arrived yesterday and guess what? It came pre-loaded with 7.3.2.1!

I used the ToolBox in an instant and it's working amazing so far!

Thank you so much.

Do you think there will ever be custom roms for the Fire HD 10 2021?

Thank you again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Neqkoo:
Can you put a iPad launcher please? Bc I can't put a custom launcher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reverse-anastomosis:
I'm not asking for anything here, just sharing information.

I got a 2022 hd8+ last week and have been fiddling with it. It is on fireos 8.3.1.1

Google services install fine, if I get logged in before they completely update, it seems to go OK and I can install apps. If I wait for everything to update, I can't get logged in. The button in google play does nothing, and if triggered from the toolbox, the prompt spins forever without offering a login screen.

Interestingly, the reroute homekey persists through reboots... after disabling fire launcher. And is nonfunctional if fire launcher isn't disabled (I have never used this method on other devices, so I don't know if this has been discussed before, I just see that it is counter to the documentation)

Custom navbar key method did not work for me. After starting the flow, home button works once, but if pressed again returns to fire launcher and does not work again unless the flow is stopped and started again. (I've had excellent success with this method on the 2020 hd8)

The shortcut method worked as described, other than the flow not being read or imported. The flow is sitting on the device, and can be manually imported without issue - the automated setup with adb commands just didn't work.

I have not had a chance to test this on my older devices, but by using the account management function in YouTube vanced (via vanced microG) the accounts manager of the device can be accessed to add and remove accounts - including google accounts.

I guess I will ask for 1 thing, any chance we can get a Hybrid app for amazon prime video? I have to register my device for that single app. I have no idea what goes into putting that together...just a thought.

I plan on continuing to play around with this tab, so if there is anything you want me to test out, I will be happy to do so. Eventually my kids will get it, but I just put new screens in their 2020's so I've got some time!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reverse-anastomosis:
Which method are you using?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Reverse-anastomosis:
Open automate on your tablet.

Click the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner

Click import

You might have to click the 3 dots in the upper right corner and click show internal storage.

Click on KFONWI(or whatever your device is called) on the left

Choose launcher invoker

Import
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] clemenx00:
Hi sorry for the dumb question but I can't figure this out on my own. Brand new Amazon Fire HD 8/8+ (2020) did a standard debloat plus disabled a few apps manually but now I can't change my Tablets' Home wallpaper. Settings app just crashes when I choose the option to do it. What do I have to enable again? Really cant figure it out and I dont want to do all again lol.

I didn't install any custom launcher if that matters. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jahsh13:
Hello and I want to first say thank you for creating this toolbox. It's great. I have a HD 8 (2020) and I was wondering if/when a new version of the disney+ hybrid app would be available. When I launch the app it opens and then I get a popup saying there is a newer version and I have to update. When I click on update it takes me to the amazon store and I don't want that one because it will force me to register the tablet. This is my kids tablet and I don't want it registered so this way she can't buy anything :-D I've downloaded and used version 30.2 of the toolbox and it says my Disney+ hybrid app is up to date. Any information would be greatly appreciated and thanks again for a great product.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

So happy to see you're enjoying the Toolbox, my friend! Just need to pull the latest version of the Disney+ app, and update the server version. Please get me a few minutes and an update for it should soon be available. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

This is by no means a dumb question. NO question is a dumb question!

I believe the Prime Photos app needs to be enabled in order to change the wallpaper.

Try restoring it via the Manage Amazon Apps > Simple > Restore Apps subtool. All you have to do is check the box next to Prime Photos, and then click "Restore Selected". After it's restored, you should now be able to change the wallpaper via the Settings once again.

Please let me know how it goes and best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Have you tried the "Custom Launcher" (not a very well-thought-out option name, i must admit) option in the Custom Launcher tool? You'll, however, need the APk file for the launcher you're after. Try checking APkMirror or APkPure.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, that's huge! Congrats on getting a pre 7.3.2.2 firmware, and thank you so much for the kind words. :D

As far as custom ROMs go... I'm not too sure. We're still waiting for a bootloader unlock method, unfortunately. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Flow1992:
Thank you. I imported (and started) the Flow. But it's throwing me back to the stock Launcher :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you for this post, my friend. It was very interesting to read.

Yeah, Google Services from what I understand is a hit or miss on FireOS 8. Unfortunately, don't have a tablet running it, so I can't test it. But, your statements here are interesting. Perhaps something to keep in mind. Thank you for sharing!

Hmm, it's kind of weird to see that Fire Launcher can be disabled on FireOS 8. I just assumed they applied the "protected" system app restrictions from the very start upon releasing it. Just as a heads-up, if you've disabled Fire Launcher you shouldn't need to fiddle with any of the other activation methods. Just install another launcher, and you should be good to go.

I'm still trying to figure out if Android 11 (which FireOS 8 is based on) still has support for modifying the navigation bar via the settings database. I've read articles that stated support for it was dropped. When applying this method, does your navbar change in appearance at all (does the device dashboard icon get removed)?

Hmm, interesting. I'll have to look into the Shortcut method issues. Thanks for the report!

Yeah, some tablets have the Accounts activity... it's just hidden from the Settings app. It can be accessed through intents, and activity launchers. Your tablet must have it present, while some tablets don't.

I suppose adding Prime Video could be possible. Perhaps for a future update? In the meantime, check out @blaacksheep's Amazon apps gdrive folder for a link to the apk file for Prime Video. You should be able to just download and sideload it without having to register the tablets.

Will let you know if anything comes to mind regarding testing. Thanks again for the post and have a good day/night! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

May I ask what activation method is being used? Is it the Custom Navbar method?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Perhaps? Can't say for sure, though. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

Yep, OTAs look like they've been disabled. The fact that the OTA settings activity fails to launch is a good indicator of that. But yeah, in order to check the OS version, you'll need to run the Toolbox. But don't worry... with OTAs disabled, it won't be changing on you. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem. Glad to help out! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, another case of Fire Launcher being disabled! That's what's up! But yeah, with Fire Launcher disabled you don't need to run through hoops with the other methods. I wonder if Fire Launcher can be disabled on all versions of FireOS 8...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Wasn't fun, but yeah... I suppose it would suck not to have a basement though. So sorry to hear about the tornado warnings. Is everything ok? If things have been damaged, I hope that the damage is minimal.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jahsh13:
Thank you so much. You're going to make my daughter so happy.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, the link has been updated, and it should be good to go now! Be sure to uninstall Disney+ if it's installed before executing the Hybrid Apps tool. Let me know how it goes and best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] soler37:
Hello and thanks for this tool.

I own the new Gen 11 fire HD 10 tablet, is there anything I cannot do with this tool due to updates? Im running Fire Os 7.3.2.6.

I went through the setup tour but it seems as though its a bit glitchy. Nova Launcher doesnt launch automatically and it seems a few things failed in the process of installing, though im not sure if anything important.

Thanks again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jahsh13:
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] questionesse:
A few questions:

I bought the latest HD10 plus refurbished on black friday.

Went with the Toolbox Wizard to disable Auto updates and OTA, seemed successful?

-> Though when checking in the toolbox again, those remain enabled.

Auto update button can be toggled, though when checkin with the toolboy again, the toggle is again off.

OTA update button won't move, then jumps shortly to enable and back to not engaged.

How to double check if they're off? Or is that normal behaviour once successfully disabled both through the toolbox wizard when revisiting the toolbox?

On the tablet?

If I click on system updates in the Tablet, it brings me back to the menu - a good sign? For both, Automatic updates and OTA?

As I went for disabling without using the Tablet, I didn't even check for the OS version ad therefore don't know what version it is...

- Contacts sync fails - anything to do?

- the Gboard Install didn't work, although ir was reported as successful via streamed install at least.Though sideloadin the APK did then work.

Thanks a lot!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maarten256:
Hello all,

Been away from the forum for a bit, other toys and projects. As some others, I'd bought the new 2022 HD7 (FireOS 8), but never got Google Play Services to work right. So the tablet went into a drawer... until today when I picked it up again, and it appears Google Services are now working?!

I didn't do anything, but Amazon did push FireOS 8.3.1.3 OTA so I have to guess the incompatibility may have been resolved that way.

This may be old news (in which case I apologize for bring behind the times) but I'm super stoked this is now working!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 0jimbo1949:
I just got my Fire 10 HD plus, OS 7.3.2.1. I used Toolbox 30.2 and everything seems fine except it won't let me register. I just get a spinning wheel that never ends. Please help
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Does this mean that FTB is completely working on your HD7? For example, do you have a custom launcher, such as Nova running and the Fire Launcher is either hidden or has been replaced by the custom launcher?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] questionesse:
How to check for sure if disabling updates worked before connecting to the internet?

Toolbox wizard said yes, though when checking back in the toolbox options later, the toggles are still inactive.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Zapple84:
Factory reset tablet register tablet with wifi on. As soon as your at the home screen disable wifi so updates don't download. Run firebox toolbox. This is what I did works great. Do not update past 7.3.2.1!!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Zapple84:
Where is the changelog, can not access file on Google drive?? Can someone post change log for 30.1 and 30.2???
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 0jimbo1949:
Thanks. Everything is working fine now. Is it okay to disable developer options on my tablet once I have everything the way I like it or do I need to keep that set to "on" to block any updates or keep what I have changed?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Zapple84:
Yes it is perfectly fine. Developer options does not have any effect or performance effect on the tablet it self it is best to leave it enabled for future toolbox tweaks if necessary. Toolbox will block auto updates with adb scripts automatically don't worry about it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maarten256:
TBH, I haven't tried any of that. Back in July/August I spent time getting Google Services to work but it didn't go anywhere. I certainly used FTB in that process, but I seem to recall I needed different apk since the 2022 HD runs FireOS 8 (Android 11), not FireOS 7.

Since there were folks on here asking about the 2022 HD I figured I mention that at least some of the problems have now gone away.

AFAICT, the interaction with FTB appears to work the same. I'm not into customizing beyond installing Google Services so I can't say what works or doesn't. I'd assume though that some things that used to work on FireOS 7 may not work the same way on FireOS 8.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Just wanted to jump on here real quick to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎄

I sincerely hope you all have a fantastic day, and are able to spend it with loved ones!

Any unanswered questions will be revisited after Christmas! Have a safe and happy holiday, folks! Love y'all! :D

- Datastream33
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] guyver2077:
Merry Xmas fellas!

Santa delivered a hd 8 2022 and hd8+ 2022 this morning. I installed google play services / store without any issue! Woohoo...

Tried to disable some apps but get the below no matter what. Just sharing before I forget.

Disabling Selected Apps:

App: Washington Post

Result: [FAILURE] /system/bin/sh: no closing quote
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] maarten256:
That's awesome! What version of FireOS do you have on your tablets?

I did try myself to disable the WP app, but it didn't work. Neither did I get helpful output - the only thing I saw was "0" in the output of FTB. It may be related to my environment, but I'm pretty sure it used to work with my previous HD7 (gen 9). In any event, something does appear to be off in this part of the app, perhaps related to FireOS 8.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] guyver2077:
Latest available version I believe. 8.3.1.3
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BumBum2000:
Got an HD10 for my daughter and so far the installation with the Toolbox went fine.

But we would like to set up some child safety protection - So can I log into my Amazon account or is that interfering with all the settings?

We also tried parentyl controls of google but this didn't work out for some reasons.

Thanks a lot
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yamis79389:
Fire HD 10 (2021), OS 7.3.2.4

Mirroing in Google Home to a Chromecast w/ Google TV HD immediately cause Tablet to reboot (4 times out of 5). Casting directly from Apps that support Chromecasting (no cast button in Chrome or Firefox) still work.

I did Factory Reset, restricted OTA, installed Google Play Services and Google Home.

Should I update to 7.3.2.6. Would that help or cause other issues?

Happy Holidays