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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gorilla Daddy:
Hi, the FireHD camera won't let me take pictures. Says parental controls. Still doesn't work after noodling around the parental controls and allowing pictures there. What's an alternative camera that you use? Or, is there are a simple solution to the camera not allowing pictures to be taken.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
How's it going friend?

It's likely that a required package has been hidden/disabled. Try restoring the Prime Photos app from the Manage Amazon Apps > Restore Manually subtool.

However, when it comes down to third party cameras I'd highly recommend Open Camera.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cobyman7035:
what amazon debloat apps can i safely remove but i still want to enable alexa and showmode? thats only amazon product i want! thx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] semi01:
Hello, Great tool btw, but having trouble. On my Fire 8 2020, Disney+ said it needed an update. I deleted the app, tried re-installing using my toolbox v9.1 and didn't work. Then I upgraded to v13 (on my Windows 10 PC). Tried installing Disney+ ("Hybrid" app) from v13 and it took a couple minutes to download, but then said installation failed.

EDIT: after trying multiple times, the Disney+ install worked (v 1.10.1), BUT upon launching a message says "New Version Available" I tap update (no option to ignore) and app closes. It wants to open the Amazon app store. Disney+ won't work unless it's updated.

Solutions??

EDIT 2: I had to re-enable the Amazon App store (Manage Amazon Apps > Restore Manually) (and again had to do this multiple times in order for it to "stick"). Then I could tap the "UPDATE" and make it work again.

So, this is SOLVED.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
Why not install the one from amazon app store? NVM you edited your post after I responded.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Dyson999:
As soon as i plug my fire tablet into the pc the Fire toolbox disappears and I cant re-install it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] willmann:
I have a Fire HD 8 (7th Gen), using the latest (as of today) build of V13.0 of the Toolbox. The Launcher Hijack does not appear to be working. If I manually launch the Hijack app, I can see the Nova Launcher, and can choose again to set it as my launcher, but whenever I hit the home button, it navigates to Amazon's janky home screen for five seconds before launching Nova. I have attempted to re-run the Choose Launcher tool in the toolbox, and it always says it has succeeded, but that five second delay is still there. I have tried choosing the Downgrade Fire Launcher option, and that does work, but of course reverts back once the device is restarted. Is there an update I need for the Hijack app or some other permission needed for it to work on my device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] PonyFlare:
I can't speak for use with the toolbox, since I did this manually before discovering the toolbox.. but maybe that method could work for you too.

https://xdaforums.com/t/how-do-i-ch...d-fire-10-2019-a-few-other-questions.4057261/

The first reply to that thread says how.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rocksolidsr:
I reset my fire tablet and reinstalled google services and disabled battery optimization for all the google apps and anything I want notifications for. I get gmail notifications, but no other app is giving me notifications (google chat, teams) is there anything else I can try or check? Any other way to get notifications?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Netossauro:
Yep, I'll only update if there is a major update or a android 10 os based update. Thanks for the answers
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] willmann:
Thanks for the pointer, but attempting to execute the ADB commands as suggested in that thread results in the following error message:

Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=422, uid=32066, package uid=32071
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wellersl:
That did the trick. Thanks! It let me select Mountain Standard Time, Phoenix. And that's good enough. We don't do that spring forward, fall back insanity. That'll drive you nuts.

But isn't it odd that Automatic time Zone doesn't set it correctly according to my router?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
Great tool, thanks a lot for keeping it updated as well!!

I wouldn’t have bought a Fire 8 of wasn’t able to strip bits out as makes them so slow.

Can I ask a few questions please. Why do I need hybrid apps, and which ones out of the following do I need please?

Netflix

Amazon Prime video

Amazon music

YouTube

Disney+

Is there any other apps that can’t be used? I’ve disabled Amazon App Store and just got metalled Play store.

I’m not bothered if having Amazon App Store is better tbh and can get the apps above, just whichever is easiest and better please.

Can you have Play store and Amazon App Store on together and use apps from both?

Is there a way to get rid of the Alexa smart home thing? It seems to be disabled now after I’ve ran v13 but still shows up?

Again thanks for your work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] specterflare:
@MrMrMr111

"Hybrid App" is just a fancy way to say Progress Web App (PWA), or in English, basically just a website put into an app shell. It functions as an app (has an icon on your app page, launches in its own separate window that looks like an app, etc.) but it means that the devs don't have to rewrite the site from scratch as an app. If you were to install the Google Play store on your Kindle Fire and search for either Netflix or Disney+, you wouldn't find them, because the normal versions of their Android apps are not compatible with Fire devices. Luckily, however, both of them have a Hybrid App version that is compatible with Kindle Fires (because they're basically just a website cosplaying as an app) that you can install for basically the same experience. You can either install them directly from the Amazon Appstore, or through the Toolbox. It's the same app at the end of the day.

As for what you need, that depends on what you want. Do you have a subscription to Netflix/Disney+ and plan to use it? Then install the Hybrid apps. Do you have a Prime Video subscription (I think you get it automatically with Prime)? If so, and you want to use it, then keep it installed. I would, however, recommend against installing Youtube and Amazon Music, simply because you have a much better option. On your tablet, go to https://vancedapp.com/ and download Vanced Manager. Once you install the Vanced Manager app from the .apk you just downloaded, you can install Youtube Vanced, Vanced Micro G (which Youtube Vanced needs to operate), and Youtube Music Vanced. Youtube Vanced is just Youtube without any ads. No ads in videos, no ads before videos, no ads on your home screen. It's amazing. Youtube Music Vanced is just like having the Premium version of Youtube Music. Listen to whatever you want, no ads. You can install Youtube Vanced straight from Toolbox, but without the Manager, you can't update it until the next version of Toolbox rolls around.

You can have both Google Play and Amazon Appstore installed at once, and you can download and use apps from both simultaneously.

You can get rid of the Smart Home icon by using the Google Play Store to install a third-part navigation bar (that thing with the triangle, square, and circle) app. I use "Custom Navigation Bar", found here.

Hope this helps!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] specterflare:
@Datastream33

Now that I think about it, wouldn't it be better to have Vanced Manager as an option under the Youtube Clients tab? People can then install Youtube Vanced, the required MicroG, and Youtube Music Vanced all in one spot, and update it on their owns should the need arise. Or maybe not. I'm not a programmer, so I don't know if there is a reason you don't have it that way yet. Either way, thanks for all your hard work on this tool. It's a lifesaver!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
I have a subscription to Netflix and Disney+ yes, why do you say if so use Hybrid? Is it not easier to just use the Amazon app version, and then it will get updated without having to connect to USB again?

Soory if that’s a daft question I’m unsure if this that’s all.

I will install the play and Amazon App Store then, both can co-exist ok, then to me it’s best of both worlds?

The prime video app I may as well get from Amazon store as well to keep updated.

From your comments I presume the hybrid apps are just for people who don’t want to install the Amazon App Store then?

I’m not bothered tbh, if everything is in the Amazon App Store that’s fine, I’ll keep Play store installed as well for apps I’ve bought on there and for everything else. As you’ve mentioned both app stores work so I’m happy with this solution.

Thanks for tip on YouTube I’ll have a look, don’t use it much to be fair though.

Does Amazon music work ok though? Again don’t use it much but nice for some tunes if I (eventually!!) take it away on holiday with me sometime.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] specterflare:
@MrMrMr111

Sorry, that was not my clearest writing. I'll answer your questions one by one.

Yes, if you do want to keep the Amazon Appstore installed (and I see no downsides to doing so), then installing the Hybrid Apps from there would be easier, as they can update by themselves. The reason they are in the Toolbox is for people who don't want to install the Amazon Appstore. When I said "Hybrid App", I was referring both to the one on the Toolbox and the one in the store.

Both can coexist, and it is nice to have both, yes.

Good call.

Yup.

Amazon Music works fine, it's just a matter of personal preference. I like Youtube Music's interface more than Amazon Music's, but it's completely up to you, and I have friends who think the opposite.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TheHerno:
Can you do something to make Alexa change language on the tablet? It can use spanish on my phone but not on the 8th gen Fire HD
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
Thanks again.

I can’t get kindle app to work. It shows on the Fire 8 (2020) but tapping just highlights it and it doesn’t open.

I’ve tried to disable/enable it, restart computer and Fire but the same.

The other Amazon apps work ok so not sure what it is.

Still have an “Amazon kids” on as well. Anyway to get rid of this?

I have Nova installed, it still shows the little house in bottom left, it doesn’t do anything now but still annoying to have it showing, is there a way to hide it?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] specterflare:
@MrMrMr111

No problem! I'll go through your questions one-by-one again.

Make sure that you weren't actually enabling/disabling Kindle Store, which is NOT the same thing as the Kindle app. Try this:

1. Open Toolbox and click on the very first option, ADB Shell

2. A command line window should pop up. Paste in (on windows, right-click to paste) pm disable-user com.amazon.kindle

3. Right after, paste in pm enable-user com.amazon.kindle

4. Restart

If that does not work, you can remove the app and then just manually install the .apk to replace it. To do so:

1. Open Toolbox and click on ADB Shell

2. Paste in pm disable-user com.amazon.kindle

3. Go to https://kindle.en.uptodown.com/android

4. Click on Latest Version, then Download

5. You may go to a page that says something like Dir cannot be formed/found. If so, just refresh.

6. The Kindle will ask if your sure you want to download a spooky scary file like a .apk. Click yes.

7. Once it has downloaded, either click on the little download complete notification or manually find it with the file manager of you choosing and click on it their. A window to install the app will open up.

8. Install the app.

9. Paste in pm enable-user com.amazon.kindle

10. Restart

If neither of these options work, let me know.

Amazon Kids is just a rebranding of Freetime. Disable Freetime and it will disappear. @Datastream33, do you think you could change the name in the next update?

Your launcher and your navigation bar are two separate entities. To replace the navigation bar you have with an identical one that does not have the house, download Custom Navigation Bar from Google Play. Once you have it, mess around with the settings a little to make it conform to your likeness. Here is mine.

Hope this helps!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wayne1969:
"Photos Blocked. You can unblock it in Parental Controls"

Hi,

I have run version 13 of the tool on a just out of the box HD 10 tablet and followed the wizard to debloat it, choosing the standard debloat profile. When the table reboots it works fine except I can't access any photos taken by the camera. I get the message "Photos Blocked. You can unblock it in Parental Controls". Now, I don't have parental controls set on the tablet, has anybody else run into this problem and found a fix ? I've got this issue on a previous tablet but thought I may have gone too far with the deloat on that one - so this time I've stuck to standard and got the same result. Hope somebody can help.

thanks

Wayne
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] specterflare:
@wayne1969

Have you tried going to (in Toolbox) Parental Control Hide and executing that tool?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] catgames4033:
hey so updated to fire tool box 13 and it broke can someone help me?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wayne1969:
Hi, I have now done now, but it wasn't the problem - the answer was 'in plain sight' in the end. The default amazon app cleanup routine removes the prime photos app which in turn, removes the ability to view photos taken in the default camera app - the info appears in the text box when you hover over each app that its possible to remove in the Manage Amazon Apps section. A case of less clicking and more reading !

thanks

Wayne
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The "Standard Debloat" and "Complete Debloat" options are just there for people who don't know what to pick under "Manual Disable" or are too lazy to read the descriptions for each item to be disabled. I pick my own options under manual because I have my own requirements that differ from the recommended options.

nit-pick

I was disappointed by the "Modify System Settings" subtool. The itemized list of options with their current status has now disappeared from the offered choices to be replaced by only 2 choices with rather vague descriptions and no status indicators for the available options. There was nothing wrong with the older way of displaying this. If an easy one-click solution was the objective, then an additional choice of "Perform Standard Modifications" to the old display would have been better instead of replacing the choices we once had and removing the status indications.

/nit-pick

Just my 2¢.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear you are disappointed with the subtool. My goal is to ensure everyone is happy and satisfied with the Toolbox. I understand where you are coming from. Would you prefer a UI similar to the Manage Amazon Apps (Manual) subtool, a tabbed interface with the General and System UI categories?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I really liked the original interface with the status shown for each setting. The new interface is just an "execute" button with no explanation of what it changes. My suggestion was to add a "Standard System Modifications" button to the original interface to do what you now have as the only option and to leave the original options available with status showing. It probably doesn't matter because there are only a few options and they pretty much should all be set to the same configuration in any circumstance that I can think of anyway. I guess I'm just crying about having a "power user" type tool where you don't really need one. Sorry for nit-picking. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cobyman7035:
1)has anyone gotten the skill alberto sonorous working with alexa on these tablets? i have it setup but it just dings the noise and doesn't do the routine..i think it has to use IR or something..ie it works on the 4k firestick and nvidia shield but NOT on tablets

2) also cannot install amazon photos on a usa amazon account

i download on GPS and it tries to install but popups error message, 'can't install amazon photos..." :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] amy45:
how can I restore the fire launcher on v13?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] theddd1:
I have a fire hd 10 (2019) tablet, I've followed the instructions to enable dev mode/usb debugging. When trying to install google services, it is stuck on "Installing Play Services". It has been about 30 minutes now and the install hasn't progressed, is this normal or do I need to restart?

EDIT: Fixed it after closing out of toolbox and trying it a second time.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] eudora2014:
Hello everyone. I am new to this site.

I bought a Amazon Fire 10HD and I would like to install Google Play. I went through the steps on the tablet and when I got to the message on the tablet about "Always allow from this computer" I forgot to click the box, but I did choose OK. I plugged the tablet into the laptop but it won't recognize the tablet

Please help. I know somewhat about computers but not the greatest.

Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The message about "Always allow from this computer" happens when you try to connect it to a computer and startup a connection over ADB. If everything went okay up to that point, and you didn't check the box it will just ask you again next time you try to connect over ADB. If you want to check that box (you probably do), just disconnect the USB cable, reconnect it, and launch the Toolbox again. You should be prompted with the same screen where you can check the box and not have to worry about it anymore. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] decoherent:
So, this seems like a really dumb question...how do I update Google services after installation? I've been rocking along with this tablet for quite a while (thanks to this excellent tool!), but there's the odd app here and there that throws me problems, often due to parts of the Google framework. Does this tool update it? Will it update itself on the tablet alone, and I just haven't noticed? :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend,

Google Services should indeed update itself over time. If not, you can force Play Store (and its services) to update by opening the Play Store, tapping the hamburger icon (top left) and tap Settings. Scroll down until you see the Play Store version, and tap on it. If an update is available then it should begin to update, if not it will inform you that you have the latest version. hope this helps! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] boardkey:
Hi. I have used toolbox with my Fire Tab 8 10th Gen and I just want to say I appreciate the work you put into this :D

Thank you!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, try reinstalling and make sure to whitelist the Toolbox's root directory in your anti-virus just in case your AV is deleting the Toolbox's files. The mentioned error could also be resulting from a corrupted update or extraction failure. If that's the case a simple re-install should fix things! Let me know how it goes and best of luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you for taking the time to show your appreciation! It really does means a ton! :D(y)

So glad you are enjoying the Toolbox! Have a great day friend!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Glad to see you found a solution! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings! I'd be more then happy to answer your question! :D

Way #1:

Open the Toolbox and execute the Custom Launcher tool.

Tap the : icon at the top-right.

From Tool Options select "Restore Fire Launcher".

Wait for the process to complete.

Way #2:

Open the Toolbox and execute the ADB Shell tool.

Type and execute the following command:

pm enable --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I consider it as feedback, and not "nit-picking". You bring up some valid points that I really never thought of before. Come to think of it, it is nice to have the options front and center and skip the unnecessary selection when the tool is executed. I've since revised the UI to include the original but I've also added a tab system at the top to select the category. What do you think about this? (sorry for the poor quality of the screenshot)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
With a lot of messing found out what has happened.

I restored all Amazon apps and kindle app appeared alongside kindle store.

I then tried disabling one by one and found that disabling Amazon newsstand removed kindle app (as per your info, sorry missed that!)

So is it possible maybe to have in the Amazon app list “Amazon newsstand/kindle” just so it’s more clear?

thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
I was the one who originally discovered this and the Dev changed it so that it warns you that disabling Newstand also disables the Kindle reader app. When manually disabling apps, it is a good idea to hover the mouse over each app to read the warning about what else disabling the app might affect.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Much better! :)

I downloaded the micropatch thinking I'd get this - not yet. Once again, sorry for crying about something that probably was good enough.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tekka19:
I need advise, I want to remove the lock screen ads but when try do it with this tool a warning, I'm scared. Any chance will destroy/brick my phone?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] faiaja:
This is on the same lines as this thread. Just received an Amazon Tablet HD 10 2019 no ad model. If I use the Fire Toolbox, does the OS still continually update or do you need to run the Toolbox again after any Update. Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings friend, and welcome to the XDA Forums! :D

That's a good question!

Just simply running the Toolbox will NOT prevent your device from receiving updates. If you'd like to toggle off OTAs you can do so from the Modify System Settings tool (or through the window that is presented after running a few tools).

I'd highly recommend that you do indeed toggle them off as OTAs are know to reverse a lot of the changes made by the Toolbox. Just keep in mind that if you want to re-enable OTAs it can be done easily the exact same way you used to toggle them off!

Hope this answers your question and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mdr1970:
Just finished setting up a couple of 8" plus 2020 editions for my wife & I = Just like to add my THANKS for a great and user friendly tool!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sr1sws:
Just a situation I ran into - seemingly out of the blue, the Kindle bookreader app lost the ability to successfully download books. It would start, but fail. I tried a few things, but ended up resetting the Fire 8 HD 2020. After re-running the toolbox, all is well, at least for now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jeepnmon:
Hi! I've looked and looked and can't find the Toolbox download link on this page. Could someone help me locate it? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sr1sws:
It's on page 1. Link: https://bitbucket.org/datastream3/amazon-fire-toolbox/downloads/FTB_V13.0_Installer.exe
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jeepnmon:
Thank you!!!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tekka19:
Any chance to have spit screen?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
You can have it now, just spit on it ;) Sorry, couldn't resist :)