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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbToo:
Backup appears to hang

I was pleased to see that improvements are being made to the Backup command. After launching the backup command, Toolbox told me to unlock the tablet and try again from the homepage. I did so, but the progress indicator shows a spinning circle, which continues indefinitely. There doesn't appear to be an easy way to cancel, so I eventually tried closing it. Then I'm warned of the active background process and that cancelling "may cause damage to the Toolbox or the device itself."
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] punkrockfan:
thx, returned the tablet meanwhile anyway

display too crap)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbToo:
The only way to re-attempt was to use Task Manager to kill the Toolbox task and subtasks. Restarting Toolbox then led to a diagnostic, but trying a 3rd time got me back into Toolbox. This time, I had unlocked before starting Toolbox, but the same behavior was seen, i.e. it says, "Waiting for the device to be unlocked..." showing a spinning circle.

Device is HD 10 (2019) and TB is running on Win 10. Happy to help with testing if you like.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] federico72:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] ,

first of all thank you very much for the toolbox.

I love how Alexa is integrated with the fire HD8, we have two 2017 here, and both are normally in a stand in show mode.

However, what I would like to see is the ability to use the official Android version instead of the native one, because I can't change the language. Long story short, devices bought inside the US doesn't offer the show mode if you set them in another language and depending of the language if you change it systemwide Alexa will stays in English or will stop working.

In my house we speak three different languages every day, for me and my wife using Alexa in English is not a problem but for my sons is another story. We have two Echo devices set to foreign language but having ALSO the tablet set in the language where they are more fluent will be nice.

Since the tablets are not rooted I was wondering if there is the possibility to use the hybrid app mode also for Alexa app and then have it working as is now, even with screen off.

Any clue will be really appreciated, thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Extra checks are being implemented to be able detect a prolonged or stuck installation in a future update. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! I'm so glad everything worked out for you!! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortunately, notifications will not arrive due to missing components for Firebase Cloud Messaging. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] andTab:
Please don't be sorry. Your tool is awesome!!!!

I was just curious if anyone else was able to figure this out.

I have since been able to install Vance manually via the tool on XDA/the Vance website.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Currently, I'm preparing an ADB testing application. This will allow us to run ADB commands and see the output without having to go through too much trouble and based on the output we can adjust accordingly. Hopefully finding where the issue resides. Would you be kind enough to help test the commands?

By the way, it is ok to close out of the Toolbox when it displays the error message regarding the active background processes. Open Task Manager and kill the Toolbox (and adb.exe) and you should be fine. Make sure to also delete the backup.ab file from the %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream\Amazon Fire Toolbox V8.2\adb folder.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbToo:
Happy to help. I sent a short PM, figuring we'd follow up that way.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Letitride:
Check your steps & re-read OP's installations ... give Nova Laucher a try instead. Be sure to go into the HD8's Settings sub-menu to verify that your choice of a different laucher has been selected and enabled.

Ads removal works great on my brand new Gen 10 which arrived mid-week. Be sure to use the OEM usb cable and try a different port ... USB debug enabled ??
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Please see your PMs. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
VirusTotal, is this just a false positive?

I only have one post and have no clue how to PM.

I just did a VirusTotal...

223d9042b83698a595c6536e90ccc8f71ae17fd80eadfd5027faf667157d9241

AFTB_V8.2_Archived.zip

292.40 MB

2020-09-26 13:16:43 UTC

"One engine detected this file"

Ikarus Trojan-Dropper.MSIL.Binder Ad-Aware
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Artorias90:
Amaaaazing tool thank you!! I'm on FireOS 7.3.1.5 on a FireHD 8 (2018), and am having long delays with the software buttons to go back to the launcher home screen for both Nova Launcher and Microsoft Launcher after installing them and uninstalling the Amazon one. I've had to install the Assistive Touch app to use a hovering button that works without any delays. Any ideas?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] andTab:
PS what is the dev name for the HD 8 2020?

So I was able to get most things to work!

The trick was to run the tool in Admin mode on Win10. Prior to that it just did not work (maybe because I installed it in the normal "Programs" folder).

- I was able to switch the launcher to MS Launcher

- I actually installed Youtube Vance by downloading the tool from XDA forum so that was already resolved)

- I was able to remove the ads (though that may be irrelevant since I use MS launcher and its lockscreen)

I could not run a backup of the device. It just got stuck on the first message, waiting to unlock device even though the device was unlocked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tekwrite55:
Toolkit for Kindle HDX 7 in?

I have a Kindle HDX 7 inch 2013-third gen

codename thor

Can you help?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
Quick way to find codename

Install DevCheck

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/flar2/devcheck-system-info/devcheck-system-info-2-40-release/

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/flar2/devcheck-system-info/devcheck-system-info-2-40-release/

Open app, tap System tab

Look for codename like Thor, Ford, Saturn...

or

Get Droid Info app from the Amazon Appstore.

https://a.co/d/8NPjXzX
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
On my Fire HD8 2017, I can find the Dev name...

Silk browser > 3 pancake icon > Settings > Advanced > About Silk

"Operating system Android 5.1.1; KFDOWI Build/LVY48F"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
That's the model#

---------- Post added at 10:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 PM ----------

The model number does give a hint as to what the codename is

Model Numbers Meaning

KFxxxx = Kindle Fire

xxDOxx = Codename (DO = Douglas)

xxxxWI = WIFi only

xxxxWA = WAN (3 or 4G)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
THANKS, I just love learning by posting incorrect in formation. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Toolbox will not work on that device. Adaptation would be difficult given the Android 4.2 FireOS base. Your best option on HDX devices is to root, unlock and install Lineage 14.1. See HDX forum for details.

https://xdaforums.com/kindle-fire-hdx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] zdev:
We have two Fire HD 10's, a 2017 generation and a 2019 generation.

On the 2017 I disabled some Amazon apps and explored a custom launcher.

On the 2019 I disabled the Lockscreen Ads.

Once I realized that the Toolbox must run with Administrator privledges everything worked very well (I didn't read all 336 pages).

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Merkules138:
Widget Sync Problem

Hi, first of all thank you for this great tool. After using the toolbox i can use my amazon fire hd 8 tablet (8th Gen.) almost like a real android tab.

I have just one little problem and i someone can help me to fix it. I disabled the amazon content, installed google services and the nova launcher to use as my custom launcher. The widget of ToDoist, Time Tree or other apps do not sync with the internet. For example, when i use my smartphone to put an item on my todoist grocery list, it does not appear at the list on the amazon tablet. When I open the todoist app, then it sync, but just when i manuell open the app. The other way around it works. That means when ich put an item with the tablet on the list, it appears on my smartphone list.

I already gave the todoist app all permissions and i also enabled the option in the nova launcher labs menu to automatic start widgets again.

Thank you very much in advance for your help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Unlikely the Toolbox can address this behavior on unrooted devices due to missing components in Google Play framework/services. Same items that inhibit notifications from some apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Merkules138:
So there is no way to solve this Problem wihtout rooting the device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GOOGLE_USER:
Accompanied by a stern gaze, I am returning your question mark to you while replacing it with the proper punctuation to transform your post into what it actually is... a reiterative statement.

Here you go:

?​
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Merkules138:
The previous Post Just says that this Kind of problem often happens to unroot devices. Because of this i Just asked If there is Amy solution to fix the Problem or the only Thing i can do is to root my Tab. I dont know

why you are so worked up over this.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] danny8:
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition?

Get the comfy pillow!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] GOOGLE_USER:
Two, please.

I am not "worked up" over this; neither should you be.

However, your post -as phrased- beckons redundancy should DB126 choose to respond.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Felix_Fk:
Hi! I have a 9th gen Amazon Fire 7, and I have used the Toolbox in July in order to get rid of the Amazon stuff on it. It all worked fine, without any problems.

However, I had to reset the device recently. Tried to repeat the toolbox process afterwards, and the device is not being recognised anymore. Here's what I've done:

Device: Amazon Fire 7 (9th gen), FireOS 7.3.1.5

- Factory reset

- Developer options & USB debugging enabled

PC: Windows 10 Home

- Amazon Fire Toolbox installed (I tried 7.0 till 8.2)

Problem:

I connect the two devices via USB. Fire makes a sound indicating it is being charged. Toolbox says "No device was detected."

*Edit:* I tried several USB cables & ports. And I tried the 4 available default USB configuration options the tablet is providing (file transfer/midi/ptp/no data transfer)

Anyone know how to solve this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] danny8:
You mentioned a charging sound coming from the Fire tablet. You should also hear a sound coming from your PC when the tablet storage device(s) are mounted by Windows.

You can verify the tablet storage device is mounted by observing an icon for that device in Windows Explorer. Look for an icon in "My PC" or similar. Note: the tablet storage will not be mounted until you change the tablet setting (on the tablet) to be something other than "charge only".

If you do not see the icon (or, really, if it's not there) on the PC, that correlates to being unable to use the Toolbox software. Make sure you can see the icon.

Take a look at Windows device manager if you cannot see the icon. It may be able to help you. (Google for guidance if you need help with that).

You are on the right track by using alternate cables (why not use the same one as before). I think your PC may not be seeing the tablet properly.

I hope this is of some use.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Felix_Fk:
Thanks! Not quite the solution yet though:

- There is no sound coming from the PC when plugging the tablet in.

- There is no icon, nothing in the Windows Explorer nor in the icon tray

- The device manager does not recognise the tablet

- Tried that on multiple USB ports, all of those work fine with other USB devices. The tablet gets charged through USB, that's it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Not reliably as the required Google components can not be installed
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think you need to manually update your ADB drivers. Have you tried this guide?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Felix_Fk:
Yes, tried that. To be absolutely sure, I just did it again. ;) The PC does not recognize the tablet, and it does not show up in the device manager.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Do you have any exclamation marks in your device driver listing with the tablet plugged in? Specifically, do you have an exclamation mark next to ADB device? A properly installed ADB driver will have no ADB device listed, instead it will have the device listed as a Fire device under Portable Devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Felix_Fk:
The device manager shows neither an ADB device nor the Fire (not under portable devices, not anywhere else) nor an exclamation mark. What am I doing wrong??
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Typically this traces back to a flaky cable or nonconforming USB port. Given you have tried different cables/ports (sans hubs) the next step is a different host. If still no joy one or more of the data (not charge) pins on the device is probably borked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] neronomy:
Just thought I'd drop some feedback/ask some questions after using the tool for the first time. My device:

Amazin Fire HD 10 (2019)

Tablet Codename: maverick

FireOS Version: 7.3.1.5

Android Version: 9

Security Patch: 2018-10-05

For the most part, everything worked smoothly! I've disabled most of the bloatware, removed the lock screen ads, and added Google Play services. Job done, great stuff. Love it.

I wasn't able to get a back-up done though (the wheel just kept spinning in the installation window), and I encountered a similar issue with installing Vance. I installed Vance using APK instead, but the toolbox still wouldn't install/update it after the fact.

Also, quick question in regards to launchers; I have the paid version of Nova from a previous phone I had, so can I just install that from the Google PlayStore, or is there a big benefit to using the toolbox to install Nova? Does one process result in a better, faster launcher or are they both the same in the end? Also, if I install Nova from the toolbox, is there an option to still get the premium version features that I paid for? And is there any considerable slowdown when using Nova on this device?

So all in all, it's looking superb! Thanks again, incredible work!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Felix_Fk:
Different host meaning another PC? And borked meaning broken, right? (Sorry, non-native ;) )
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gbertoli:
Using DevCheck Code name is onyx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sd_shadow:
So the model number is KFONWI

KFxxxx: Kindle Fire

xxONxx: codename

xxxxWI: Wi-Fi

KFONWI: Fire HD 8 (2020, 10th Gen)

https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tablets/ft-device-specifications-firehd-models.html
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hverma1:
Fire HD 8+ - Issue with Video controls overlay not disappearing

Hello and thank you for the toolbox. It has been extremely helpful in removing Amazon bloatware, ads, and installing Google Play services. Everything works fine including the Microsoft Launcher and I am enjoying the tablet much more.

I am using this as an "online learning" tablet and have installed LinkedIn Learning App, Udemy App, and Coursera App. All these apps have video-based courses, and they all launch successfully. However, on all these apps, I have an issue that whenever a video starts, the video controls (play/pause/back/forward) etc. do not "hide" automatically and stay on until I touch the screen to make them hide. If I touch the screen again while playing, these controls appear again, but don't hide automatically until I touch the screen again.

This hinders viewing the videos properly as the controls come back when the next video auto plays and I must touch the screen again every time to make them go away. Is this something to do with permissions or is it something that I can fix via a command or setting? Thank you all for your help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jaflame:
I'm trying to download the realtor app from the google play store but get this message:

your device isn't compatible with this version

any way to bypass this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Lozts:
I downloaded the Amazon shopping app in the play store and installed it but it will not open. Is this a side affect of removing all the Amazon stuff with the toolbox?

Also, when I open Disney+, which I loaded from the fire toolbox onto the tablet, I get an error that "An error occurred connecting to Amazon Appstore. Please try opening this app again." The Amazon Appstore was removed using the fire toolbox. Do I need the Amazon Appstore and the Google Play Store both installed to eliminate this error?

I have the new Fire HD8 tablet 2020 10th gen

Fire OS 7.3.1.5
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chienb:
I rebooted multiple times still no go. I went ahead and installed this tool https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/tool-amazon-fire-7-7gen-fire-os-5-6-x-t3815112 and it was able to hide it. But it still pops up for a split sec before the tool hides it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] klausb65:
Hi Diplomtic

Not working here is what I get and I'm using the arm64 subfolder to push the file:

shell@suez:/data/local/tmp $ ./mtk-su -v

param1: 0x3000, param2: 0x10000

Building symbol table

kallsyms_addresses pa 0x40aa4600

kallsyms_num_syms 66781, addr_count 66781

kallsyms_names pa 0x40b26e00, size 832778

kallsyms_markers pa 0x40bf2400

kallsyms_token_table pa 0x40bf2d00

kallsyms_token_index pa 0x40bf3100

Patching credentials

init_task va: 0xffffffc000e3a960

Possible list_head tasks at offset 0x368

0xffffffc020120368 0xffffffc0039b9a68 0x000000000000008c

comm offset 0x5d8 comm: swapper/0

Did not find own task_struct (263)

Parsing sel_read_enforce

Found adrp instr at offset 4

ADRP x0, 0xffffffc000f46000

Found ldr instr at offset 28

LDR [x0,2116]

selinux_enforce VA is 0xffffffc000f46844

Setting selinux_enforce

Selinux is already permissive

New UID/GID: 2000/2000

starting /system/bin/sh

shell@suez:/data/local/tmp $
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wizard10000:
I have Google Contacts running on a 2017 HD 10 - you need to install contacts sync from Google in order for contacts to work.

Here's a link to the one I installed - works just fine:

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...c/google-contacts-sync-5-1-1-1965118-release/

Then all you have to do is install Google Contacts - but the contacts sync thing is critical and should match the version of Android we're using, in this case v5.1.

Hope this helps -
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] r42001:
Thanks man [MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] for this awesome work! great job :D all function are worked for me, except "Temporary Root Shell" :crying:

here is output

Shells:
$ = Standard Shell, # = Root Shell

karnak:/ $ cd /data/local/tmp
karnak:/data/local/tmp $ chmod 755 mtk-su
karnak:/data/local/tmp $ ./mtk-su
New UID/GID: 0/0
karnak:/data/local/tmp #

Btw, m using Fire HD 8, 2018. Any suggestion?​
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] diplomatic:
Seems to be working fine. That error is just a one-time glitch in the Matrix. Try running it again.

That looks like it worked and you got a root shell. What else did you expect to see?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] OldFeller:
I've lurked here for over a year, but have now joined XDA to make my phone and tablet more useful and customized to my needs and uses.

Right now, I'm working on my Fire HD10 (2017) with Fire OS 5.3.6.4. I have ADB enabled in the Developer Options and can see the device in Windows Explorer on my Windows 7 PC. I can also see the device in a Command window using ADB. When I try to install Toolbox V3.0, the command window that opens goes into a "no device found" loop. It scrolls through it so fast, then clears, that I can't get any more information to post here. Where do I start to figure out why this is happening ?

Edit: I was unaware that the HD10 had a safe boot mode until today. After doing a safe boot with my tablet, I was able to install the Toolbox. It works great !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tidewater:
Great work sir. Thank you
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] klausb65:
I tried again, unfortunately still the same error:

Shells:

$ = Standard Shell, # = Root Shell

shell@suez:/ $ cd /data/local/tmp

shell@suez:/data/local/tmp $ chmod 755 mtk-su

shell@suez:/data/local/tmp $ ./mtk-su

Failed critical init step 4: No such process

1|shell@suez:/data/local/tmp #

ps: I got this tablet from ebay and it is blacklisted, could this be a problem?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Despite the error you do end up at root as you prompt changed from $ to #.

I'm not sure what the error is or whether it will impact what you are trying to accomplish.

Rortiz (sp) made an automated script which is linked in this post. But there is also manual steps in the post. Could try those. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...hare_pid=78991273&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] diplomatic:
But you ran the toolbox thing again. (I don't know why it's giving you the # prompt.) It's broken because it uses the wrong mtk-su file. I meant run ./mtk-su that came from the arm64 folder manually again. And no, the blacklisting can't be the problem.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] klausb65:
I checked the file size in tmp and there was the wrong one. I pushed then the correct version and I got "new UID/GID: 0/0"

How is it possible the tool get the wrong version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] r42001:
then what is next for full Root?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Dude, you have successfully gained temp root! :D

In your output you see the line:

karnak:/data/local/tmp #

The "#" means you have temporary root! Congrats! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yes, I'm working a way to detect architecture, so the toolbox can successfully use the correct mtk-su version. BTW, [MENTION=8132642]diplomatic[/MENTION] thank you SO MUCH for your help here and with mtk-su in general! Your work is inspiring! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I've set the Toolbox to use the arm version of mtk-su because I still need to add architecture detection to the Toolbox, so it uses the correct version. This will come in the new update. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Just out of curiosity.... would you guys like me to include a feature that removes tablet detection, if you are having issues with it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Not sure what that means. Tablet vs another device type (eg: phone)?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
so my 7yr old broke (shattered screen) her brand new HD8 in first 24 hrs. Your 3.0 wasnt out yet when i set it up. Just got a replacement today.

I powered on, setup and updated everything. plugged into TB3.0 successfully.

1. installed Google apps and updated play services after first launch

2. installed apex launcher

3. ran debloat including removal of fire launcher

after reboot and home button presses its always apex launcher.... no hijacker installed... I thought highjacker would still be needed... this is pleasant surprise

---------- Post added at 11:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:00 PM ----------

guess i should have installed netflix before removing all amazon. it doesnt list in playstore

anyone got the adb command just to re-enable amazon app store?

edit: nm

$ pm enable com.amazon.venezia