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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I got you. Open the Toolbox (With your tablet plugged in) and go to the "ADB Shell" tool. Launch a Standard Shell and execute the following command:

pm uninstall com.teslacoilsw.launcher

That should uninstall Nova.

If you prefer a different method you can go to the Settings > Apps > Nova Launcher and hit Uninstall.

Please let me k ow how things go and good luck :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I haven't tried this myself. I believe some tweaking in the Toolbox is in order to get this up and running. I will see what I can do for the next update! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ragnarok_:
New HD 10, I removed amazon apps, installed the google framework and nova, some apps just aren't available/supported anymore? Netflix is one of them, doesn't show up when I search in Play Store. Tried sideloading the APK but then opening the app says "this device is not supported by the app". Has anyone else encountered?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I believe you need to keep the Amazon Store on the tablet to use Netflix. Try restoring Amazon Store using the Manual mode in the "Restore Everything Amazon" tool. Then I believe it will let you use Netflix again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ragnarok_:
Thanks for the tip! I restored Appstore and had to register the device w/ amazon and installed Netflix through their store. Sideloaded version didn't work, but looks like the Amazon Appstore version does work. Cheers!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! I wonder if we can take the apks from the Amazon Store and sideload them without having the store/registering... Hmmm, I might have to test that out! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] olgos762:
Installation found viruses.... ? what's that? anyone
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SAM4191:
Thanks

I'm waiting patiently :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sile87:
Ok, found it. Was a mistake by myself. Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] iesvs:
Can't set ParentalControlHide/Automate to On in Services

Hey, there. I tried following the guide to enable ParentalControlHide and Automate under Accessibility, but clicking on either one the next Services screen is blank. What to do? I'm on Toolbox 6.2 with a fresh tablet, just set up the Toolkit and added the Google Services and Assistant.

Edit: Never mind. I updated and the options are showing now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] s3nr1:
I woke up today and it reverted back to fire launcher, is this normal? Please, I need to know since lots of tablet sale right now and I don't want this temporary fixes hassle. Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the Toolbox has been being marked as a virus because of the button injector. Normally, you wouldn't be able to display buttons in a command window. For the Toolbox's UI the buttons are wrapped and injected into cmd... Which in return displays the buttons and allows them to be clicked.

This injection is seen as an attack by antiviruses and is a false positive. If you feel as if you don't want to use the Toolbox because of this I totally respect your decision.

It is always up to the user. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! I'll make sure to do my best! Thank You for your patience! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Badger50:
Greetings, and welcome to XDA. As a friendly FYI, you stand a much better chance of having your questions answered in a timely manner by simply abiding by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Which is why I have translated your post.

Please post in English.

Your cooperation is appreciated and expected. Thank you, and have a great day.

-Regards: Badger50
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] championc:
Many thanks,

So if I understand correctly, I can let it go up to 8.3.2.4, the same as my 10, and hope that the DNS blocking thing will stop future updates - correct ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
Hi,

I use a digital clock as a Live wallpaper but every time I turnoff the tablet and restart it, I always have to save it to my nova launcher in order to use it with Nova. Anyone know what would cause this and how to fix it so it will be there every time I start the tablet?

TIA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Absolutely 👍
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Yes. If you have RethinkDNS set up correctly, both metered connections and DNS66 are unnecessary. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Given that you have a Fire HD190 Gen 11, 2021 with Nova Launcher installed by FTB.

On an Android device, Live Wallpaper is generally configured from Device Seeings. The active Live Wallpaper (or any other wallpaper) is assigned to the default app launcher and saved in a system config file on the system root directory.

But persistent Live Wallpaper does not work on newer Fire tablet/FireOS versions for several reasons:

- Amazon has removed/disabled Live Wallpaper options from FireOS Device Setting.

- no direct access to system root directory files on FireOS without root access, so Nova Launcher Live Wallpaper cannot be saved.

- Nova Launcher is not the default app launcher; Amazon Fire Launcher will always remain as the default on your setup..

AFAIK, no workaround solution is available ATM.

As a minor consolation, a Clock app widget can be installed on the Nova Homepage per attached.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Google Meet works well f/w 7.3.2.9 , so it appears that GMeet and/or Google Play Services infrastructure has been corrupted.

To resolve issues, try:

- clearing the User Data and Cache from app storage for Google Play Services, Google Play Services Framework, Google Play Store and Google Meet apps.

- reboot device

If problems persist, uninstall and reinstall the whole Google Play Services app infrastructure using Fire Toolbox . Allow at least 10-15 minutes for GPS to auto-update before signing in to Google accounts.

#edit

also check that all necessary Google Meet app permissions are granted.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Yep! That said, incremental FireOS updates (post 8.3.2.x) have improved device stability, added functionality and improved compatibility with Google Play Services. I see little reason to block OTA updates once Amazon has imposed basic app restrictions which follow a predictable pattern. I exited the 'hold the line' game on Amazon/FireOS devices long ago and haven't regretted the decision. Obviously a personal choice...simply offering another perspective.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] adu83522:
"Thank you very much, now I am making progress, but now I get the message 'Family Link parental controls are enabled.' When I click continue, nothing happens."
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
nevemind
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] user9713:
Sup eveyrone, new Fire HD 8 Plus owner (FireOS Version: 8.3.2.0)

I've been wracking my brains trying to get Google apps to work on my tablet.

The Play Store works and I'm signed into my account, BUT Calendar doesn't work, YouTube doesn't work, and other apps that require access to my Google account also don't work. They just "crash" to the homescreen whenever they attempt to access my Google account. In the case of Calendar and YouTube, it's instantly when I try to open them up.

I've tried numerous times to remove all the services and reinstall them to no avail.

Also, when I reinstall Google Play Services from FTB, it tries to install "Calendar Sync" twice when I select CONACT Sync and Calendar Sync. I'm not sure if that's just a typo or an actual attempt to install Calendar Sync twice.

Can anyone help out?

If it's not too much trouble, I'll probably try a factory reset at this point.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] user9713:
Okay, so I got YouTube to work by uninstalling the old version after uninstalling/reinstalling Google Play Services.

However, my Calendars still don't work. I'm going one-by-one, so I first tried to install Contact Sync and you can see from the screenshot that there's either a typo or it's trying to install Calendar Sync when I try to install Contact Sync.

FWIW, Google Calendar Sync shows up in my tablet's Applications under "Apps & Notifications" in Settings. However, Contact Sync does not.

And here's what happens when I try to install "Calendar Sync" by itself. The spinning icon to signify that FTB is busy just keeps spinning indefinitely. When I check back on my tablet, I can see that "Google Calendar Sync" is installed (after I uninstalled it), but any app that requires access to it just "crashes" to the homescreen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Unfortunately, Google's Family Link process does not work on Fire tablets. See OP#1 FAQs.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Recently, Google has "system protected" Contacts Sync and Calender Sync apps and have embedded them as part of AndroidOS; they are no longer available on Google Play Store.

In that light, side loading these apps may now be problematic and functionally uncertain outside of AndroidOS. YMMV.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
Jumbo,

Show I see all my apps under widgets so I can use anyone like you showed on your example?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Any app installed on your tablet that has a widget will be displayed on the widget menu page (lower left) when you "long press" any Nova Launcher screen page. From the app/widget menu, select the app/widget you want and "drrag & drop" to Nova screen.

Note that not all widgets (but most) work on Nova. YMMV.

The example widget I used is from the Google Clock app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
Jumbo,

I tried using other apps as a digital clock as a widget but when I look at the app options I dont see any of the clock downloaded. What would cause that plz? How do I fix it?

TIA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] deadjunebarrel:
Is it possible to get the Amazon stylus to work after changing the os? If not can I just get rid of the for you and discover pages on my fire max 11?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tanGeee:
I got a couple of Fire HD 10 kids pro tablets for my kids last week and have set both up with RethinkDNS and installed rocketapps/Google play.

I'm getting the "kids profile force closes apps launched from rocketapps" issue on one of them, but not the other. I've also factory reset the affected one and started fresh, and I got a couple of days out of it before it started happening again.

Has anyone identified the cause of this or how to avoid it better?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jdn21:
I 'm trying to set-up my new Fire HD8+ using FTB35. It updated to 3.3.2.3 and I've enabled ADB/USB Debugging. When I try to install Google Services the "Install Google Services Page" Shows briefly and the FTB shuts down. WiFi connected or not doesn't help, the tablet is not registered with Amazon, I factory reset and still no luck.

What's wrong?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] user9713:
Thanks for the response, Jumbo.

I was originally able to get it to work when I first started messing with Fire Toolbox, but it stopped working thereafter. Perhaps a factory reset is the best route at this point to see if it works.

However, I found out yesterday that the Fire 8 HD+ doesn't have Flash for its camera, which is a bummer since I wanted this tablet for working on my car and was hoping I'd be able to take photos of dark, cramped areas.

I've also found that Onn tablets at Walmart are priced competitively. They don't have Flash on their cameras, either, but they at least run native Android and don't require the hassle of Fire tablets.

Anyway, I appreciate the help. Take care.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
"Long pressing" Nova Launcher Homespage should look Figure 1. Widget page is displayed in lower left.

Scroll up on Widget page to display all apps that are widget capable . Figure 2.

Tap on app name to open widget options. . Figure 3. "drag & drop" widget up to Nova Nova screen
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
"For You/Home/Library" tabs are in integral part of native Fire Launcher and cannot be removed. Install a third-tarty app launcher for a more "Android look" esthetic. Nova Launcher is popular with the Community.

"Discovery" and "Recommendations" can be removed from Amazon Homescreen from:

Settings > Apps & notification > Apps, Amazon app settings > Home Screens > turn off "Recommendations" and "Continue and Discover Row" .

Amazon stylus function should continue when you change to a new app launcher, bur FireOS cannot be replaced on modern Fire tablet models.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Sad news .

The RockerApps hack for installing and running Google Play infrastructure (and other Android apps) on "Kids Profiles" no longer works on Gen12/13 Fire tablets.

Recent changes to FireOS 8.3.2.3 (and later) AND changes to Google Play Store app policy have "disappeared" RocktApps . See RocketApps FAQs.

KwarkLabs - RocketApps - FAQ

KwarkLabs RocketApps - How to sideload Google Play Store on Amazon Kindle Fire and maintain parental control in Amazon FreeTime for Kids.

kwarklabs.com

RocketApps hack may still work on older Fire tablet models, but RocketApps app has been removed from the Google Play Store and can't be found on most reutable app repositories.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
i dont see a list like figure 2. I see the following

. How do I change it to a list like you posted in img 2 plz?

TIA
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Screenshots are from stock Nova 8.0.18 display default settings.

Try Nova Settings, App drawer, and change to Listing view.

Regardless of display view , you can still drag and drop widgets to Nova main page. Specifically the Amazon Clock digital widget.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
Tablet is a piece of ****.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ShortTimeNoSee:
I was having difficulties getting the Microsoft Launcher installation through Fire Toolbox to work on my Fire 8 HD 12th Gen (8.3.2.4), but I finally managed to do it.

The first issue I had was that I got an error when I first tried to install Microsoft Launcher. From then on when I retried the process of installing and hijacking the home button, it would get stuck on the first progress bar on "Already Downloaded."

The only "fix" I could find online was to install it through Google Play Store then use a third party navbar.

But I was able to fix it through a roundabout method:

I downloaded the Microsoft Launcher from the Google Play Store

Then instead of choosing Microsoft Launcher in Fire Toolbox, I chose the Lawnchair Launcher. This download worked, and it also installed the app that was able to hijack the home button ("Launcher Hijack") and I just uninstalled Lawnchair after all of this was over.

Launcher Hijack was able to detect my installed Microsoft Launcher, so after giving it accessibility access, I was able to select Microsoft Launcher through there.

Restarting afterward helped with some inconsistency I had with the functionality. Also make sure to disable battery optimization for both your launcher and Launcher Hijack.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kalifornia909:
I am having difficulty with the fire max 11 i got during this past prime day. Every time I try to install the google play services I get an error relating to the account manager apk. I deleted the apk's for 10 minutes and tried again after doing some searching on this thread. Can anyone recommend what to do, or are my glory days over of having google play on these devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BlackSennin:
I just had the same problem with my fire HD 8 (2022). You have to go to Settings -> Apps and notifications -> Show all XXX apps (top)

Do the following for ‘Google Play Store’ AND ‘Google Play Services’:

1. force stop

2. clear memory AND cache

Open Play Store again and click on Sign in and wait a few seconds. Then I had the opportunity to log in.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] championc:
If a tablet gets updated AFTER Google Play Store has been added, will all of the Apps loaded through the Play Store and the Play store itself get wiped, or it is just a case of all of the bloatware been re-added ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kalifornia909:
My problem is I can't install Google services without an error
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tablet_tom:
I am having an issue where I cannot sideload apps via toolbox on my Fire HD 10 both 2023 and 2021 versions.

I receive the error:

The APK requires a 'arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64' based cpu, but this tablet runs a 'arm64-v8a' cpu.

Please obtain the proper apk for your device and try again.

In Toolbox, the Fire HD's device information page shows:

Supported ABIs: arm64-v8a,armeabi-v7a,armeabi

If I push the APK to the device and install via the Files app, the APK installs perfectly fine.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ungabunga202:
I don't know why, but the Linux build isn't working on my distro and system. I'm running Fedora 40 and I tried running the program (once I had given it the ability to execute as a program) but every time I connect the tablet or have the tablet connected while the program starts, it doesn't launch and says that it lacks the necessary requirements.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Known FTB bug: FTB can't properly identify APKs that have been coded for multiple CPU ids.

To be resolved in subsequent FTB updates .

Interim workaround is to manually install multi-CPU coded APKs, as you have done.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Looks like part of your Goggle Play Services install may be corrupted . Can't be resolved by manually installing a specific GPS apk , as the GPS apks must be installed in a specific sequence.

Easiest fix is to uninstall and reinstall GPS from the FTB Google Services (Manage) subtool.

Remember to wait (at least 10-15 minutes) to allow Google to auto-update GPS to current version before signing into your Google account. Interrupting the initial GPS update may cause GPS corruption.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
TL;DR . Amazon OTA updates do not affect installed Google Play Services infrastructure or installed apps.

Full system OTA updates overwrite the existing FireOS kernel and all the adjunct metaapps . As such, OTA system updates will overwrite all FTB mods made by ADB commands, specifically the diabling/"debloating" of Amazon apps.

Minor "system competent" OTA updates usually just update specific individual Amazon apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
FYI

Amazon has released Fire OS 8.3.2.5 for OTA Update.

FireOS 8.3.2.5 - Amazon Customer Service
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] devers1111:
How do I set nova as my home screen launcher plz instead of amazon fie launcher? Also, camera is missing from launcher. How do I add it back in plz?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem! Just making sure everything is all good. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, glad to hear you were able to fix it. Had to update huh? Well, good job friend. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, this happens sometimes as Amazon pushes updates. The updates are usually directed at Fire Launcher which causes it to be re-enabled. If you disable again, it shouldn't re-enable.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 1Jessejame123:
Hi Datastream,I know you've been busy with updates to the toolbox but need direction. Is is possible the work PC restrictioHD I am faced with are making this difficult for me.? I'm at wits end by now as want to use your program. I'm willing to factory reset and start over. Where can I get direction from step one and on? Drivers, root etc? I just saw another post that confused me as thought the toolbox for 2108 GR8 8 doesn't need to be opened up for initial root ? Did I misunderstood that as that could be my main problem?? As did not do that but happily will!!!

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 00firepig00:
fail to launch toolbox

Hi, I just got my HD8 (2018), trying to launch the toolbox but failed.

On V6.1 or V6.2, the message says the following then disappears.

? ?

'?' is not recognized as a Amazon Fire HD8 (2018) found.

operable program or batch

'?' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

'屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯屯图' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

On V6.0, it says " Amazon Fire HD8 (2018) found. " then disappears

I wonder if anyone else got this problem. Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Y.G.:
Does this work with Fire TV devices or is there an app that does something similar for Fire TV devices?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] beezerhale:
Hi. Just removed ads and all Amazon content from my new Fire HD 10. Then I installed Google stuff. No issues with the process.

However, Netflix was not in the Play Store. Aptoid has it , so no problem. But I have 2 issues: 1. Disney + isn't in the store - either stores. Any ideas how to get that? 2. Prime Video won't load, but I think I can live without that.

Thank you!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 9volts:
Just got a 2019 Fire 10, and first off, the installer should really let you install it anywhere you want, not just the main C drive.

Anyway, installed google services, and everything seems to be working.

However, how do I block Amazon OTA updates? I don't see an option for that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
At present there is no reliable method for permanently blocking ads via tweaks and hacks on the 2019 HD 10. However, Amazon will typically honor a request to remove ads w/o charge if you call/chat and state you find them offensive. If the agent balks ask to speak with a supervisor.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 9volts:
No, not the ads, the OS updates.

There used to be a way to block those, but I don't see any option for that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] beezerhale:
I think you have to be rooted to remove OTA updates for good. I don't think we have a root option yet. I may be wrong.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Yeah, sorry. Had ads on the brain. Unfortunately, answer is the same: no root, no reliable OTA block via tweak/hack.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] art99:
I use Netguard to block internet access for amazon apps https://www.netguard.me/
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Yep, a VPN based firewall can therotically prevent OTA updates if configured to block traffic at the app level (alternatively at the IP, protocol or port level). I used AdGuard for this purpose on several older models until root access could be secured. That said, FireOS is not VPN friendly, at least on builds prior to v6.

FWIW - I use a VPN based firewall on ALL of my Android devices but stop short of recommending this approach for blocking OTA updates on stock Amazon gizmos due to reported failures. YMMV - be aware a rogue OTA due to a misbehaving/misconfigured FW can really ruin your day.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrKaon:
It wouldn't work like that, if you go to side loaded Play Store then settings, it says device is uncertified, Netflix wouldn't run properly on fire tablet if not installed from Amazon app store.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I believe you misunderstood what I wrote, or maybe it is my fault for not wording my post correctly. What I meant was... I wonder if it is possible to install an app like Netflix from the Amazon Store and pull the installed apk from the device and include it in the Toolbox Sideload Apps tool. That way users can Sideload the apks without using the Amazon Store, or registering their device.

EDIT: I can confirm this does indeed work... with Netflix anyways.