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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] golfgirl8350:
What exactly are scaling options for this app? I've never heard that term before. Also, if your calendar app crashes at the start screens, try accepting all permissions. I've had the same issue and accepting all permissions made the difference.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Same crash behavior on a 2023 HD10. Clearly app doesn't like something I have disabled/removed via Toolbox or other means (I don't disable much). Also confirmed crash it is not scaling related as HD10 is set to defaults. Could still be an issue with your drag-n-drop issue; worth checking. Not going to pursue further as I don't use Google calendaring.

Native FireOS scaling options:

Settings->Display->Font Size

Settings->Display->Display Size

Can also twiddle DPI via Toolbox if so inclined.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
The Home button is white, and is, therefore, almost invisible, but I know its location and can tap it and Nova launches, but I can't set the widgets up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, so it is working. Awesome!

Yeah, that's unfortunately a downside to the custom navbar. It isn't adapted to the app's background, so on a light background the button will appear to be invisible, but it's really just bending into the background. I believe this is due to Google starting to remove the custom navbar functionality.

As for widgets not working, which widget are you attempting to add? Is it a shortcut by chance?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Several, but let's start with Gmail. And can't I just change the color of home.png? If so, what color would you suggest?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, let me try gmail on my tablet real quick to see if it's just an issue with appbind on yours. Unfortunately, the color can't be changed. No matter what color you change it to, it will always draw it in white. But you're welcome to try.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Weird. I just factory reset my tablet, installed Nova, and was able to add widgets no problem. Hmm...

EDIT: adding a Gmail widget doesn't work.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Widgets have always been hit or miss on Fire tablets AFAIK. Some seem to work without any issues, and some (especially Google-related app widgets) simply refuse. I've always assumed that it was just FireOS having some of the API's replaced with Amazon API's that caused it. FireOS will never be true Android, but we can get to around 80% of the way there. I just accept that. There are always true Android tablets out there that you can buy if that's a deal-breaker.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Until my HD 8 Plus went south, I could install and setup all widgets. 🤔
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
@jhford - Collaborate this; Google widgets are generally a non-starter on FireOS. Others hit/miss. Seriously need to consider a different brand of tablet if you're looking for a seamless Android experience. That's especially true on recent FireOS itterations (likely the last utilizing Android core). That said, Amazon gizmos remain the bargain choice of you can accept the limitations.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] CanKiller:
One Problem for me, OBTW, an awesome toolkit, I can not install the kindle reader app form google play, can I restore just the Kindle reader?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

If you used a debloat script, or manually disabled certain Amazon apps, that will disable the native Kindle app from running.

First, uninstall any Kindle app(s) you've installed from either Amazon or Google.

Next, run Toolbox again and go to manage Amazon Apps > Manual tab, and click Simple (Recommended).

Click the Restore Apps tab and re-enable "Amazon Newsstand", and "Goodreads". Click Restore Selected.

That should re-enable the native Kindle reader in FireOS. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jlyon1515:
I have Goodreads, but on my tablet, it doesn't have Amazon Newsstand. It does have Kindle Store though, which you didn't mentioned. Did Amazon Newsstand get renamed Kindle Store at some point, or at they different?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
They're different. Kindle store is like Amazon App store - a place to get/buy Amazon stuff. It wouldn't hurt to enable that, though.

I haven't used Kindle apps at all so I don't know for sure what else you need. Those two used to be the ones needed for Kindle. They could have renamed or changed things, though. Have a good look through the disabled apps in Manage Amazon Apps in Toolbox and if you see something else, enable it. You can always go back later and disable it again if it isn't needed.

This kind of problem usually happens when a user runs an unknown debloat script without knowing what they're disabling. I recommend that people don't run a script. but instead just disable single apps that they know they want disabled. It's much safer to start off lightly removing things. Then later, you can disable more. If something stops working, you can just go back and enable whatever you last disabled. Also, it's best to get your tablet set up the way you want it before you copy or create large amounts of data on it. That way you can always reset without much loss in time and energy. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jlyon1515:
Thanks for the speedy reply, blaacksheep. I figured out what the issue was. I had done the "Standard Debloat (recommended)" in the Manage Amazon Apps section, but then in the Manual Application Management - Simple section, I had reenabled ALL the apps, and still the Kindle app/store wouldn't work. But then I realize what was happening. Previously, you had mentioned Goodreads, Amazon Newsstand, and I mentioned Kindle Store, those were all listed apps in the Manage Amazon Apps - Simple section, but there is one more that I need to enable. Going under Application Management - Advanced, there is a Kindle (not Kindle Store) app that needed to be enabled. And Kindle Store is disabled... they both seemed to go to the same place, but Kindle Store had a abnormally tall icon (not square like the others).

So, in summary: Goodreads, Amazon Newsstand, and Kindle (enabled from the Advanced section) are the apps that I enabled and it seems to be working great on my Fire HD 2021 on FireOS version 7.3.1.9.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It's great that you found it. I try to tell people not to use even the recommended debloat scripts at least until they check that everything works. What might be appropriate for some people to disable, might be needed by others. Even a simple debloat script can disable something you need. Much better to do it manually (at least until you know what each app does). Some apps affect other apps in ways that you wouldn't expect.

Have fun customizing your tablet and disable things slowly until you get it as lean as it needs to be for your applications. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
So, has anyone happen to try out any of the Root Features?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 83jsmkwKKKQWER:
Amzn Kindle App (keep) but remove everything else Amzn?

First off, thank you for this program I used it on my Fire 2017 (1 year ago). Newbie here.

Instead of going through all the posts, I was wondering if an option was added. From what I understand in the past versions. If I removed everything AMZN, I could not go to the Google Play Store and install the kindle app. I do use the kindle app quite frequently so I had to keep everything AMZN.

I am going to be ordering the Fire HD 2019, is there now a way to remove everything AMZN except the Kindle app? That is the only AMZN app I need on the tablet.

Thanks for your help :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, there definitely is a way to remove all except for the kindle app... and it's quite easy! If you open the Toolbox and go to the "Remove Everything Amazon" tool, you can select the "Manual" mode. This mode allows you to pick and choose what apps you want to keep/remove. I hope this helped and good luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm confused... are you trying to perform modifications manually? Some of the things that you are trying to do like remove Amazon bloatware, and remove lock screen ads can be done using the Toolbox without much hassle. Can you please help me understand better? because I would REALLY like to assist in any way possible!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Sharp_K:
Managed to remove all the amazon apps I didn't need, thanks! Mine is a fire hd 10 2019, no root for now, correct?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Dragonick:
I can't get the Toolbox to work for me. I think it might have to do with the driver for the Fire is showing as Microsoft even after I install the Kindle Fire USB driver. It should switch and show up as Google driver right? When I open Toolbox it says "Please Plug in Amazon Device".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 1Jessejame123:
Hey thanks for the reply as I need help!! So in the end I guess your accurate as Yes I spent (wasted) so much time I wound up completing what I could as had the new Fire 8 2018 device for a couple weeks not using it while fighting the laptop admin/restrictions battle to set up the smooth toolbox route that in frustration finally made initial WiFi connection after I did what I could which I guess was manually I just connected via usb and moved files over to tablet. Would love to use your system as designed though auto but I have some handicaps I’m dealing with #1 new to “android hacking/development” but usually get around/learn tech quickly so I’ll get through that and your program looks great/ user friendly. 2nd handicap is I have 2 windows laptops but they both are work domain issued with administrative & group policy/windows & endpoint security etc. restrictions buttoned up pretty good. Most of the time was trying to get around that and by the time I made progress doing what I wanted to do, I Tried so many workarounds/ angles couldn’t even tell /remember how The hell I got there. After a week on one device, moved to another which has similar securities and same frustration. now I even resorted to pulling an older desktop out to see if I cant resurrect that to make my new android world easier OR I go buy a new personal computer just for android communications which would prefer not to. Appreciate any guidance,suggestions,critique etc as chomping at the bit here as your program looks awesome and anxious to get moving. Again In short, due to either self induced or device challenges I loaded what parts of your program that I could as couldn’t actually run/launch the toolbox as admin, Also I was attempting 6.0 so with any help provided imagine I’ll go to 6.1. Question since I connected, do I need to downgrade and start over? Not sure as under development options on my fire 8 “System Updates” states device is running Fire OS 6.3.1.2. Thanks in advance and hoping you can help. Appreciate you helping a nooobie with probably noobie issues/questions. Thanks again
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] daemonspudguy:
I'd love to man, but my parents (I'm 15) said I can't root my Karnak model until it's out of warranty. I just got it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
It's all good my friend. I completely understand! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] NinjaGrunt:
Launchers

I'm tinkering with this today and it seems to be really awesome! Thanks a lot for providing this tool. I noticed the issues with Nova Launcher, and am wondering what's recommended? I'm using ADW 2 Launcher now, but I think I'd rather just go with Google Now Launcher. It says it's blocked due to parental controls, though. Any thoughts?

Also, I'm wondering if the fire toolbox is giving temporary root access as part of the root checker, or if I bought a rooted device from a friend? Ultimately I may want to through a custom ROM on this, but I wanted to give your toolbox a shot first.

---------- Post added at 01:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:09 PM ----------

sideload apps worked for me, but it also worked for me when I didn't use it from the root features menu...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lovemesomeandroidyo:
does remove everything amazon actually remove the apps or just hide them? On the 2017, it seems to just hide the apps for me. not sure if I've set something wrong or this is what is expected

EDIT - also, now every time I swipe down from the top to see the tasks and whatnot, it crashes into the lock screen?? not sure what the hell has happened here
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yes, it does just technically hide/disable the apps. The reason behind this is because you cannot completely remove an app from /system without root access. Now, about the crashing... maybe try Restoring Everything Amazon and see if the crashes persist. Hiding apps on the 2017 seems to be a sketchy process. I've tried to test out what apps are safe to remove and what apps aren't. I'm sorry for the terrible experience you are having.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lovemesomeandroidyo:
Not a terrible experience at all. Just trying to learn. Ty for the app, really do appreciate what you've done here!

edit = tried what you said, notification drop down still crashing. Ah well, still seems to run better without the amazon apps on
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, maybe try rebooting into Recovery Mode and try clearing the cache and rebooting?

If that doesn't work, maybe try clearing the data and cache for System UI?

Hope one of these suggestion helps. Best of luck! :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lovemesomeandroidyo:
did both, neither worked. The data in the system ui page is greyed out. :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, ok. I'm not sure what's going on then... :confused:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lovemesomeandroidyo:
well, I'll keep tinkering. ty though
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey guys, working on a new feature for Toolbox V6.2.

I have a question for you all, and any input is appreciated.

When using a custom launcher like Nova, are you able to use widgets?

If you are willing to answer this question please reply back with: your response, and device information (Generation of tablet, and device name). Thanks! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
I'm sorry, but I disagree, because I'm living proof of the fact that Amazon tablets can be sufficiently Androidized so that they're far more usable. I'm writing this on my HD 7 12th Gen which is running Launcher Hijack 4.0.3, One Navigation Button, Automate, which doesn't seem to be setup, and the Navbar is working. It certainly has the look and feel of Android. Apparently, though, Hijack isn't compatible with my HD 8 Plus. However, before the recent debacle, my HD 8 Plus had exactly the same look and feel as the HD 7. @Jumbo100 , @blaacksheep and @Datastream33 have been trying to help me fix my HD 8 Plus, and I'm very grateful. One suggestion was a factory reset which I'm very reluctant to do, because I stupidly failed to make notes documenting my original setup, and I might not be able to remember the steps. [EDIT] I just tried to attach a screenshot showing the Navbar and ONB, but the attachment failed. Maybe it's an HD 7 thing.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
DELETE THIS PLEASE
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The main thing I don't get is why are you running both Launcher Hijacker AND One Button Navigation? Launcher Hijacker makes the built in Navbar work with whatever launcher you install. One button Navigation can be set up to do the same thing - replace the launcher and go to it on the One Button (without Launcher Hijacker). I don't understand the need to run them both.

If you want the same experience on both, I would NOT use Launcher Hijacker on the Fire HD8+, just leave the launcher stock and install One Button Navigation, set to launch Nova Launcher on button press. (We can talk about your working Fire HD 7 later.) That would be the simplest way to do what I think you want. 😕
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. My HD 8 Plus, the problem tablet, is not running Launcher Hijack, but my HD 7, the non-problem tablet is and it's also running OBN. So, I don't need to fix the HD 7, but I do need to fix my HD 8 Plus.

The following just pertains to the HD 8 Plus. It displays the Nova Navbar, but it's not functional. OBN is currently installed and works. Also, I just noticed that App info > All apps shows 2 instances of "Automate settings permissions" installed and each has a file size of 16.12 MB. "Fire Device Setup" is also installed, but that's probably normal and so is Rethink. I don't see any other weird apps installed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Grido2:
Hey Guys, i used the Toolbox for my Max11 and everything went well so gar, except one thing: After starting Google Apps, the error occurs, that i need to Install Play Services. Even though they are installed and updated, this error occurs.

And: Some Google Apps (i. E. Notes) Crashes after a few seconds of using.

Any ideas, how it comes to this problem? I already tried the factory reset und start over new in the toolbox-prodedure...the error stays :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Daredevil21:
Hey guys. I was reading comics on the Kindle app and I noticed the text is not as sharp as I see on some screenshots of the same comic book. Naturally, I want to update the app to see if it'll be better, but I keep getting an error when I try updating it through the Play Store, and it isn't available on the amazon app store. Is there any way I could update the Kindle app without losing the ability to use the fire toolbox? Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kombat Chief:
I keep getting an error when trying to install the debugger apk on the 4th gen fire hd 7 saying [INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY] both when the fire toolbox tries to install it and when I try to install it with adb. I also tried installing it on the tablet itself and it doesnt install. No idea what else to do
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
In brief, I'm unable to create a widget on my home screen.

I was using the Lawnchair launcher and decided to switch to Nova (as I long term user of it on other devices, I prefer it) So I manually deleted the Lawnchair app and used the toolbox to reinstall Nova (enabling widgets) and reimported the launcher flow.

I had the widget (a Weawow weather widget) with Lawnchair but it won't install on Nova. Other widgets do, from other apps, but not all. I've removed and re-installed Weawow but that doesn't solve. Perhaps some widgets are more complex?

I might reinstall Lawnchair and see what happens.

Mine's a 2020 HD8
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jan4:
Hello,

I am delighted with this great tool.

I had installed Fire Toolbox Linux-Version-V4.0-(Beta) on Linux Debian 12 with python3.11 some time ago.

Now I have discovered the new update to V5.0 (Beta) here and was surprised because my Fire Toolbox Linux-Version-V4.0-(Beta) did not notice this update.

What should I do?

Is there an update guide here somewhere?

Should I simply install the new version over it, or should I uninstall the old version first?

Thanks a lot

Jan4
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

I don't know if it will make the image any sharper by updating the Kindle app, but you can get a possibly newer version of the app at @braveheartleo's G Drive folder in this post. He's pulled newer versions of apps from an updated Fire tablet and stored them in the cloud for us to use.

Uninstall ANY Google or Amazon Apstore versions you may have tried installing first, then just install the Kindle.apk file over the installed version. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

I've got both 4 & 5 installed on my Linux Mint computer. They don't interfere with each other. I kept the older version because of the Linux version being beta. I thought I would keep the older one in case something didn't work right in the newer version. So far, the newer version works fine and I haven't needed it. It's your choice on whether you uninstall your old copy. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jan4:
Thank you very much for your super quick help.

I will try a parallel installation.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hmm. That's a surprise to me. I have a FireHD 8+ (2020) with Custom Navbar Button, Nova Launcher, an Weawow all installed. I have the clock/weather widget on screen, too. I'm running Nova v7 (I let it update from Google store), but it also worked on Nova v6.

FireOS firmware v7.3.2.7

Nova v7.0.58

Weawow v6.1.7

Maybe you have different versions of things. I don't think the firmware version matters. Nova version didn't make any difference for me. Weawow version hasn't shown any problems either. Puzzling. :unsure:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
@blaacksheep bingo! Your post hinted at the solution. I opened PlayStore and saw there was a update for Nova. Installed it and now widget installs. Thank you (y)

It's good to be back on Nova, much prefer it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
That's great. I was hoping there wasn't some new version of one of the apps out that no longer works. Good to hear it! 😁
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Daredevil21:
Thanks for replying!

I can't uninstall the app because I'm pretty sure that the Kindle app is bloatware. Should I remove it through the toolbox and then install the apk? I'm kinda confused because you said to uninstall it and then install the apk file over the installed version (that should be gone after uninstalling). I probably misunderstood you though. Thanks in advance 😀
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I just meant to uninstall any Kindle app that was installed through the Playstore, or Amazon store. The original app is not uninstallable, as it's in the firmware. If you somehow managed to try and update it through Playstore or Amazon appstore, that won't work because those apps have different signatures.

The built in kindle app should not be disabled with Toolbox or ADB if you want to use it. You just install kindle.apk from braveheartleo's archive like any other apk file. It should be straightforward from there. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Daredevil21:
I managed to update it so I got some new features although it is a little bit laggy but that's probably because I'm on 3GB RAM lol. The text is still not as sharp as it is on Marvel Unlimited or the screenshots of the same comic I've seen on Reddit. I don't know if it's the device's fault or the app's and as far as I know Kindle is the only legal way to read new releases (they release 3 months later on Marvel Unlimited) so I'm confused how other people have perfectly sharp text but I don't. Although I do know that some printed issues have a code for a bonus digital issue that you can view on Marvel Unlimited so it's possible that's where those screenshots are coming from. Or maybe this apk isn't the latest version and they made it better now, I'm not sure. It's still not a deal breaker because the difference is minimal but it would be nice if there was no difference at all. Thanks a lot though, I really appreciate it, I got some new features so it wasn't all for nothing lol 😀.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Fire tablets aren't known as the sharpest tablets out. They only have moderately good resolution, so it's probably the tablet. I bet if you installed the Kindle app on an iPad, or a better Android tablet it'd be sharper. Well, at least they're cheap enough. (y)