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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Michajin:
[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] have you ever considered using the disable commands to change the launcher, disable ads, and disable OTA's? I am sure you are busy enough with the all the requests as you have made a very flexible tool the covers a lot of devices. Great job!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gamerryu:
Ill have some trouble getting CustomLaunchers to work here (e.h. Nova Launcher).

Using FireHD 10, 2017

E.g: I use the tool to install the custom launcher. This works, but when I press the home button the amazon launcher still opens. Then, after a short delay, the Nova launcher opens. But not always.

When I use the tool to disable the fire launcher altogether I get this error message, when I press the home button: The requested action is not allowed, check the Parental Control settings and try again.

Can you help me how to fix that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ef4036:
humm.... did not import 'Amazon Lockscreen Ads Remover V4.5'.

what's the problem?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
If you go for the disable option on OTA updates suggest a disclaimer. Disable commands are easily reversed and can be very consequential if an unwanted OTA ruins your day. That said, there is *NO* direct evidence Amazon is taking proactive steps to re-enable disabled apps/services on 'modern' devices and may not have the capability to do so if other avenues are cut off (ie: Amazon apps and/or app store).

My point is users should be informed but not scared away as soft disabling is the only approachable option for most with unrooted devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
Does anyone else have everything on the screen reversed like I do on my Fire HD 10 after running this Toolbox?

Like everything is literally flipped from left to right on the screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Hardcore-kindle-mods:
32767/10 rating

excellent tool, you should add an option to remove pin/password/pattern from device with GUI, i managed somehow to get a pattern unlock on my kindle hd 8 2018 but every time i boot up it takes 3 seconds to open the unlock screen and the settings app only accepts pins so i cant change it. also another suggestion, try to rebuild a stock android 7.1.2 settings apk so you can overwrite the stock settings app. maby even systemUI
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
It's very likely that "Force RTL Layout direction" was triggered in the developer options somehow. Please open the Settings app and head on over to the Developer Options and scroll down to the Drawing section and toggle off the "Force RTL Layout direction" setting. This should solve the issue. Best of luck :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
That solved it. Thank you!

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I do have another issue. I chose the option to remove everything Amazon-related on the tablet, but I do still want access to Prime Video.

I'm unable to download the app and was unsuccessful in trying to sideload an apk.

Any suggestions on how to get Prime Video on here?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I would recommend the Manage Everything Amazon tool for this situation. From there try the Restore Everything Amazon (Manual) subtool and restore the Amazon Prime Video app from there. Hope this helps :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
Thanks again! That did the trick!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Fantastic! More then happy to help :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 591nick:
Play Services

When I tried to download/install the play services which is under the google services, it gave me an error message. What do I do? What will that affect?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The error message is usually thrown when the app is already installed or the app is incompatible with the tablet. In the upcoming update I will be changing the "ERROR" message to "Already Installed" or something to that nature to help clarify the results and eliminate confusion.

Now back to the issue at hand. Have you happen to already execute the "Install Google Assistant" tool? If so most of the Google Services were already installed and should mostly be functional. The errors shouldn't effect anything. Hope this helps! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
I also tried to restore the Kindle app (listed as "Kindle Store") from the Restore Everything Amazon-Manual option but it does not appear to work.

Any suggestions for this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 591nick:
I have the new Fire HD 10. I ended up doing a factory restart on it cause it was brand new anyway so I decided to start over. What I'm dealing with now is:

I installed the Google Services, let the app update for 10 minutes, logged in to the play store and let it update for a couple more minutes, it said play services needed an update so I updated it in the play store and now its in a loop when ever I select anything in google play store it goes to the home screen. The only modification I made when doing the factory reset, from the toolbox, was google services. The main thing I want to do with the play store is use the google family link app as this is my daughter's tablet so I tried downloading that too which put me in the loop to home screen but when I go to downloaded apps in the play store (Not everything selected puts me in the loop) it shows family link is installed but clicking on it puts me in the loop.

I saw on a different post you recommended going to the toolbox selecting ABD shell, typing in the pm uninstall google.android.com etc to uninstall all the play apps and than re install from toolbox, that seemed to work last night when I was trying to get the play store to work before i did the reset but I just want to make sure I'm doing it right.

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Update: Letting it sit for a little while longer I came back to it and it had me log in again with the email, I made it through all the steps with my daughters google email, it say's I need to download/install family link, than to the select which apps to remove if any are inappropriate, then it brings me to the Activate Family Link Manager part which throws me in a loop a window pops up saying " This profile manager is required for Google Accounts managed with Family Link" the only option is to select " Got it" which bring me back to the activation page which i select 'next' and than the window pops up again for the profile manager is required for google accounts managed with family link. Looking online i see many other people getting the same exact response. Please help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] :
Please help

Never mind guys :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
In this instance, we are actually going to need to restore the Amazon Newsstand app. Do mind giving that a go? Thanks!

Let me know how it goes... :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LethalDose3:
So I have 4 of the fire hd 8s, 7th gen, and they all hang on installing new launchers or hiding everything amazon. I factory reset one and it installed the play store no problem but the other issues persisted. I dug through the forum a bit but found solutions, is there a compatibility issue I am missing?

Update, installed toolbox another computer and worked fine.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wah00kid:
Hey thanks for the great tool. I am wondering if it is possible that some update from Amazon mid week this week causes Google installation to fail.

Two brand new fire hd 2018.

First tablet:eek:n Wednesday night I used the tool to install adblocker, Nova launcher, YouTube Vance's and Google services. No problems everything worked just fine. On Thursday there was an update on the notification and now the launcher reverted to Amazon launcher.

Second tablet: Friday night I do the same everything works as it did on the first tablet but now when I go to Google play there are some apps like Chrome that say they are not compatible with device.

First table: on Friday I ran the luncher changer again and it went back to Nova.

I feel pretty good about command line and adb. But any tips on this problem?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
That worked. Thanks again!

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Is there a way to get miracast on the Fire HD 10? Specifically, I am looking for a way to mirror onto a Shield TV.

I know the feature is not available with the stock version, but I was wondering if there was some kind of workaround.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AmznUser444 Dev:
You can use Chromecast or TeamViewer. Shield TV has a Chromecast built-in.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
I know about Shield TV having a built-in Chromecast.

It seems casting only works in certain apps like YouTube.

Specifically, I am looking for a way to cast Instagram Live video streams onto my TV.

I was able to do it with my previous Samsung Tab A tablet.

I assumed this tablet would also be able to do it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Michajin:
try this.... disable updates

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override

try this ... disables stock launcher (make sure you have a launcher installed)

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Yep - given newer Amazon devices have become difficult to root/unlock this is the next best option that has, so far, proven durable in recent FireOS builds (v6 forward and likely v5 as well).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm confused, I thought last time we tried this it didn't seem effective. Has something changed in the meantime? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] KayleeFrye:
Can't get the newest version. all come up as virus and are blocked by windows. My av, however says they are clean.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Understandable. There have been a few member reports of taking an OTA or other update after applying blocks via unspecified adb commands. If root is available the best course of action (always) is to rename known offenders (eg: DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk). In the absence of root the next best option is to use the disable commands noted above.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, I see. Thank you for the clarification. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gaaht:
fire tv stick 3rd gen or 4k stick

Hey there any chance someone got amazon fire toolbox working on a fire tv stick 3rd gen or 4k stick..?

Dnt need the store just need it to run Google certified apk
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lynnux:
Just used this on an old Fire HD 7 4th generation, and it's a great piece of work. Thanks for the time you put into it.

Only problems were getting WallChanger to work and stick (working now) and parental controls were active at first, even though it showed as not being set. Toggling it off and on a few times seemed to have fixed. Sharing this in case anyone else runs into the same problem.

Very easy to use!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortunately, the Toolbox at the moment doesn't support fire TV sticks. Maybe sometime in the future... ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Well, thanks for the kind words friend! I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying the Toolbox and all that it offers! It really does mean a lot to hear this! :D

In addition, I've noted some of the issues you've encountered here. Thanks for the report! :good::)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
Was hoping to hear back...

I tried this new version (2.1) and still no go.

Question, what USB configuration should i chose in the Fire settings? I really don't know why this won't work for me.

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Sorry for my silence guys. I've been very busy lately with college. I'm going to try and be better about responding and updating the toolbox. My apologies and in addition, I want to thank you all for your patience.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ok, so I think I need your help to see if this issue can be resolved. Can you please run the bat file contained in the "checkforfiles.zip" archive that I have attached?

Please run the batch file and see if the issue is resolved. If not, I have created a modified version of the Toolbox for you without the tablet detection code being intact. This should allow you to run the tools inside the Toolbox. In the meantime, I will look into this issue and hopefully fix the issue you are experiencing in V3.0 of the toolbox. I would assume it is a tablet detection issue that will need to be investigated further. I would work with you and try and resolve it but I feel you deserve to use the toolbox without further hesitation after waiting for so long. Please, feel free to download the modified version of the toolbox from the link below. In addition, thank you for your patience with me! you are awesome! :D

Download

Amazon Fire Toolbox V2.1 (Modified)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
So, I've tested it on the 2018 models and it doesn't change anything. I'm afraid this will be a 2016-2017 models only feature. I'm still trying to remove apps on the 2018 models.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The only steps required for the toolbox to work is to enable USB Debugging (2018 models), or Enable ADB (2016-2017 models). If you need help enabling ADB on your tablet let me know and I will be happy to assist you. Thanks :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the "Remove Everything Amazon" tool has some issues at the moment. It needs a rework which will hopefully come in the next update. At the moment, it might be best to "Restore Everything Amazon" and just restore all the apps. In the next update I will include an app selector that you can choose what apps you want to get rid of. Till then it's best to just restore. Hope I answered your question. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] daLareid:
I want to turn an Amazon Fire HD 10 kids tablet into a full functioning android tablet, my guess is this is the way, just wondering if I need to root or do anything before using this tool?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] opsguy:
Thanks for the explanation. Glad to know it's not just me. I will keep the Amazon apps for now as you suggest.

Thanks again for all your work on this.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The only thing you need to do for the Toolbox to work is you will need to enable ADB on your tablet. Please follow the directions below to do so. Thanks!

Swipe down on the top of the screen until the quick settings and notification drawer pops down. Next, tap on the gear icon to be taken to the Settings app for your tablet. In the settings app look for "Device Options" now scroll down and look for the "Serial Number" and tap on it 3 times. You should see a new entry "Developer Options" underneath "Serial Number". *Tap on it and scroll down till you find "Enable ADB" tap on it and on the new dialog box that appears hit "Enable" once more. That's it ADB has been successfully enabled and you are ready to use the Toolbox! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm so sorry that it didn't work out. I'm hoping in the next update the feature will be usable! Anyways, thank you for the kind words! Have a fantastic day! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pieceofphil:
1 no except getting ADB to work on tablet and your computer

2 most likely not noticeable, but battery should be increased

3 if it's a fire 10 hd the newest version works with the tool, so you can update
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem. Thought I should let you know! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DragonFire1024:
What do you mean exactly about 'download mode?'
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Are you referring to the tool "Download" that use to be in the toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Rortiz2:
I think it refers to fastboot mode. Because editing the tool the command is:

adb reboot bootloader
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, when I named the tool "Download" I was somehow thinking of Samsung devices and then I realized it's actually called Bootloader or fastboot when referring to other devices. So I think that's where the confusion lies.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Rortiz2:
I already imagined that you had confused it with samsung. But anyway there is a Download Mode in MTK but it is impossible to access it via ADB.

On the other hand. You can now add an option to root:

https://xdaforums.com/hd8-hd10/orig-development/experimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DragonFire1024:
Impossible without mediatek fastboot binary, which I now have. Hopefully I will have time tomorrow to compile it and see what it does.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, this is interesting. Thank you for sharing it with me. I will see what I can do. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I see. Are you willing to help us with this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
Is there a way to get miracast on the Fire HD 10? Specifically, I am looking for a way to mirror onto a Shield TV.

I know the feature is not available with the stock version, but I was wondering if there was some kind of workaround.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Miracast huh? I will see if I can find a workaround... please be patient. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
So I managed to enable Miracast but only for audio devices. I did some research and found out that you need to change a string from within the build.prop file to enable wireless display (which is what you are trying to accomplish right?). Meaning this task cannot be done without root unfortunately.

The best workaround would be to use something like Teamviewer or something like that. Sorry... :(

On a brighter note, I did manage to find a way to create new users on older generations so at least that's a plus I suppose...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] votemarvel:
I have a Fire HD8 (8th Gen) and the tool works great to make the tablet more like regular Android. The only issue I have is that despite disabling updates, the tablet keeps getting updates which reenables everything I disabled and returns the Fire Launcher to default. It's weird seeing disabled apps start to make a reappearance in the app draw when I know they've been disabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
This is a known issue. Apparently, disabling the packages responsible for OTA updates helps somewhat negate these issues. Please see this post for further help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] votemarvel:
Thanks for the help. Very much appreciated.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem. Please let know how it goes. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RVD26:
Japanese Keyboard?

For some reason, my Fire HD 10 (newest version) has a Japanese keyboard layout.

When I try to change the language I am unable to do so.

Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: I see that a couple of other people had the same issue. I downloaded Gboard as a fix for now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
This is a result of Fire Keyboard being removed. Causing the Japanese and Chinese keyboards to be activated as the default input method. Because of this, the Toolbox is suppose to install Swiftkey but in this case it failed to do so. ?

On the other hand, I'm glad you were able to find a solution. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 21jason21:
Cannot remove or add Amazon apps.

Hello,

I was successful the first time through with removing the ads on the lock screen and was able to remove the apps the first time, however like a few others I have read I removed the Fire launcher by mistake and my 2017 Fire HD 10 got stuck at the Fire screen. I ended up having to wipe and reload. Now I have a clean slate and I am starting over. Toolbox sees the tablet and correctly identifies it. I can remove the ads on the lock screen no problem, however I cannot remove or add any amazon apps. I also cannot install the Google Services. It errors on all of them with the exception of the play store. I have rebooted and reinstalled the Toolbox several times and I have also wiped the tablet and reloaded several times. This is frustrating because I know it works. Can anyone help?

Jason
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] p7aymak3r:
Silly question but are you making sure to enable USB debugging?

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Related to this, and sorry if this is a known fix, I disabled Fire Keyboard, got the swiftkey install popup (hidden behind the main window) but anyway then I decided to re-enable the Fire Keyboard and not use swiftkey. I could only use that Chinese version even after re-adding Fire Keyboard through the toolbox. I had to go into Device Options --> Keyboard and Language --> Show/Hide Keyboards --> and make sure to show "English" before I could use the Fire Keyboard as before.

Awesome tool by the way!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Vivigens:
Aloha and Hello...

I ve got a HD10 2019 and everything works fine. But: If I leave the Airplane mode the Device failed to start the WLan again. I need to stop/start the WLan manually 2-3 times until it starts? Any Ideas?

OS: 7.3.1.2
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Seijin:
This is my first Fire tablet - a 2018 Fire HD 8.

I run the tool picking "Google Services" but when it launches the Google Play Store, it initially says "No Results" and nothing shows. If I search for anything, it just pulls up "Android System Webview". Installing that changes nothing.

Did I miss anything?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Fries57:
I had installed V6.4 and was working well for awhile but then any new App from Google Play would get hung-up at the "Download Pending" step. I tried many things including trying to start over by uninstalling Toolbox from my PC, installing V6.56, removing Automate from the Tablet and reformatting the SD card but it won't install the drivers and allow the Toolbox to work. Suggestions???
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ToxicFire1:
Mine was good then I get random your device has updated to fire is then the Amazon bar and all apps back on I plug into computer remove amazon everything then a few hours later it says it's updated and all amazon crap is back lol
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gameloo:
.zip package support

Hope to see the .zip package sideload support too like the 'APKCombo Installer'
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ajs82:
Voice search not working in a few Google apps

I am a new member. First of all, thank you for this awesome tool.

I used the tool to install play store and Google apps on Fire HD 10 2019.

Everything works fine except the voice search functionality (Mic button) in some of the Google apps. For example, it works in chrome and the Google search apps but not in Google Go app (error message: "check your internet connection and try again'' . Similarly it works in the main YouTube app but not in the YouTube Kids app (error message: "We couldn't hear that.Tap the microphone to speak". My 4 year old daughter will be really happy if she can have a functioning mic/ voice search in the YouTube Kids app.

I have tried pretty much everything that I know including resetting the device to factory and reinstalling Google services, allowing all permissions for Google services and all the individual apps etc. Will really appreciate if someone can help me fix the issue with the YouTube Kids app. Thanks.