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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Thank you for the clarification(s). I'm glad to hear the lockscreen ad removal is still working. It is also good to hear that using alternate navigation controls effectively bypasses the home button lock-in to Amazon's launcher. I'm doing something similar on my FireStick so I don't need to look at their launcher too.

And @Datastream33, Most of us truly appreciate your work to make the Toolbox a very effective tool to deal with Amazon tablets. Just because one person isn't happy doesn't mean the rest of us aren't.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kotobuki09:
I don't understand why he comes to the forum to complain about what?

@Datastream33, he is doing an amazing job here by spending his free time contributing to all people here without asking anything.

I also just bought the new Fire HD10 and just realize it's cannot install google services. So live with that.

Much appreciate your work, @Datastream33
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] UmiakZebec:
Could someone help me out. I bought an Amazon tablet and lucked out and got the older software version. I ran the tool removed the recommended Amazon apps and then installed nova launcher, however after that I no longer have navigation buttons. If I open an app I have no way to get back to the home screen.

Tia
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Of course I'm not in anyway shape or form a software developer, I do love using productive software though. I'm certainly not blaming you in any way for what amazon is doing lately with their software. I've ALWAYS been very satisfied using the project you created and will always be grateful for it. Thanks So Much 😀👍
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] manyxda:
Is there then a way to get around the restrictions WITH ROOT? If there is, I'd be completely happy to root the thing and void my warranty.

Actually I can live with the restrictions instituted so far, e.g. the launcher thing, but am afraid that future updates will take more and more freedom away until, practically speaking, the tablet is no longer mine.

Please let me know if anybody knows how to block future OTA. (Other than by filters at router as I cannot always carry my router with me.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] manyxda:
Can I run the Tookbox in Windows 7?

Here's what happened.

Installing Toolbox 26.1 to a Windows 7 machine led to an installation of drivers, which ended with the following massage:

". . . . your tablet's ADB drivers must be updated to use the recently installed drivers manually."

When I click Yes, I get the following error message:

"Fire Toolbox has stopped working."

As a result, I did not get to view "a text/video guide" and did not get to update the tablet's ADB drivers manually.

If I run the Toolbox as is (i.e. without having updated the tablet's ADB drivers manually) and connect my Fire HD 10, I am told that no device was detected.

Also, I got the following error:

Should I use a higher version of Windows?

Otherwise how can I get to the "text/video guide" on updating ADB drivers?

Or otherwise, how can I get the Toolbox to work in Windows 7?

I thank in advance anyone that helps. I may not say, "Thank you," again if that is all I have to say, so as not to create (non-substance) clutter.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XeonBionic:
Yeah. Apparently it let me just disable fire launcher in tool box. It was connected to WiFi before toolbox usage too, so I probably got VERY lucky. This device is working GREAT.

I wonder when the next FireOS update is. I kinda am both wanting an update, and not- I don't wanna be stuck on something based on Android 9 Pie, but also updating will **** with the toolbox changes. Holding out for an exploit or something.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XeonBionic:
All I'd *like* to have at this point is a newer android version, pie is pretty old, 3 versions behind
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XeonBionic:
My new Fire HD 10+ (2021) (which AFAIK, is the top of the line model, although it's the 32GB one, not the 64GB) was able to do Google services install without a hitch.

Got it used on Amazon, 119$.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Try using Toolbox > Page 2 > Modify System Settings > System UI tab > Navigation Bar:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't know if the Amazon bypasses the DNS settings from a VPN for system apps, but you could try installing DNS66 and adding a custom blacklist to the DNS entries. I think if you've successfully blocked the addresses, the 'Check for Updates' will fail. So far root is only available on older models.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Have you followed the detailed instructions on the first post?

If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time.

Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.

Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)

Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.

Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.

At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."

On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You do NOT want ANY updates. If you install ANY, some of the Toolbox will be incapacitated and you'll lose the ability to permanently change your launcher, block further updates, and possibly block ads. I know it's an old Android, but I'd rather have an old, fast Android than a new, slower, ad-filled Android.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ecluse:
Since some days I can´t use some apps anymore. The apps notify me, that I must install "Google Android System WebView". I have it installed. Where can be the mistake? Its a Fire HD 8 (7. Generation)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XeonBionic:
yeah. I'd much rather wait for a root exploit or something, anyways, so I could install some sorta custom ROM.

If Android 5.1 is still *technically* supported, Pie will be relatively fine for awhile

Why does every device that has good specifications for it's price, have really specific drawbacks...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] XeonBionic:
It's either: Sell your soul to Corporate, say goodbye to privacy in the process

Risk getting scammed by a Chinese company

Or absolutely godawful support. Or a mix of those.

Mediatek is pretty meh.

Good prices for what you get, but the fact you can't root it is really just... not good.

I'm just happy to not have to deal with only having 4 a53 cores.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Which tablet (and year) do you have? If you are running Android 5, it's probably an older one that has already been exploited to gain root There are lots of root threads here. If you have a supported device, I'll help you find the right one. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
Goatbor's post mentions:

softwareupdates.amazon.com

device-metrics-us.amazon.com

dp-gw-na.amazon.com

msh.amazon.com

arcus-uswest.amazon.com

dcape-na.amazon.com

api.amazon.com

sars.amazon.com

alexa.amazon.ca

cognito-identity.us-east-1.amazonaws.com

kinesis.us-east-1.amazonaws.com

configuration-vending.service.amazonsilk.com

fls-na.amazon.com

db7afg225qesv.cloudfront.net

2347257ae108f17b971c2c4d18a7d5e6fc7d9b6bdd9d39e12ec41802b1ba68e.us-east-1.prod.service.minerva.devices.a2z.com

anon-book-list.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

alexa.amazon.com

tabletcaptiveportal.com

But your post just mentions 2. Are those two you mentioned the only ones needed?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I mean, I understand why he's mad. In my opinion, it's both of our faults. He is indeed correct in the fact that there was no warning about restrictions with the 7.3.2.2 firmware, but on his part, he shouldn't of bulk bought a bunch of tablets without doing at least some research first (at least looking at page 420 where he would have seen post #8392 by @blaacksheep).

I REALLY do appreciate the support, and kind words, my friend! It really does mean a lot! :D

Have a good day/night!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Well, that's very kind of you to say, my friend! :D

As always, your kind words and support mean so much to me. Thank you, and please have a good day, my friend!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm so happy to hear that, my friend!

I could say it time and time again... but thank you so much! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

I think (someone please correct me if this is wrong) the message is likely a result of Amazon's webview being the default. Unfortunately, even if you change the default to Google's webview it just reverts right back to Amazon's. Haven't been able to figure out a means of changing this behavior. So sorry my friend, it pains me to be the bearer of bad news... :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings my friend!

I believe Goatbor was listing all ips his tablet was hitting. We still aren't entirely sure which IPS are the right ones. But, as long as checking for updates fails (as mentioned by @blaacksheep) that should do the trick. If you want to be 100% I'd recommend blocking all IPS from Goatbor's list just to be safe.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
Thanks, I have a HD 10 (2019) & HD 10 (2021) both have OTA off, this would just be an additional preventative measure. Wondering if doing this at the router would also affect Amazon Firesticks updating (which I want to update)?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I couldn't tell you for sure, but the same 'check for updates' proceedure will also fail on the FireSticks if the block affects them. I've disabled OTA's on my FireStick by disabling any service in it that contains "OTA" and it fails the 'check for updates' test.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ecluse:
Hello!

Thanks for your answer. Before it worked perfect, just recently this started. If the updates from Amazon are not allowed as setting in the Firetoolbox how this can happen?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Probably by the affected apps (newly) testing and requiring Google's Webview in order to work. Since the Fire tablets have Amazon's Webview installed, they fail the test. The only way I know of getting around the problem is either using a different app or seeing if the app is available from Amazon. You could also try downgrading the affected apps to previous versions that worked and then disabling auto-updates to them.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jgme:
The front post would be updated the day after I get three tablets delivered to my house to run the tool on, lol 🤦 my question is I'm now faced with an option. Return them or keep them in case the toolbox gets updated. I know this tool is done on someone's free time and I appreciate it 100% but should I keep them? I'm willing to if its possible to get that functionality back.

I guess my real question is, is it actually going to be possible to update to tool box to bring back the missing functions, (mainly the home screen) are is it a 99% chance that it won't get done with a small hope that it will. Is this a maybe in a month thing or will be happy if it gets done by 2023 kinda thing? Im down to hold onto them and keep them off until but doing that for a year will probably ruin the battery so I'll just return them if the chance is slim.

Also, I'm pretty good with Android and ADB and automation (I think, lol) if you need any assistance or you are pretty far along on some research and just need some help cause your short on free time DM me and we can talk.

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JCGT90:
Just recently picked up the HD10 2021 non plus version and luckily it didn't came with the dreaded 7.3.2.2 so I am able to fully utilize fire toolbox. My question is, do flip/cover cases automatically turn the screen on/off? I'm asking coz I want to preserve the power button since it feels so flimsy.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Flip covers can have the magnet in them that will turn the screen on/off, but it's not required. Make sure the cover you intend to use mentions automatic on/off operation with the cover opening/closing. The other option would be to cut a small refrigerator magnet to around 1/2" square (I haven't measured the exact size needed), move it around the screen to determine the active spot, and attach it to your cover.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Have you determined what version of firmware is on the tablets. They may have v7.3.1.9 on them and be fine.

From what I can tell, there is likely to be some sort of remediation to some of the problems with the new v7.3.2.2 firmware in the coming months. Some workarounds have already been worked out which you can find by reading the last dozen pages or so.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JCGT90:
Nice! Just found out the tablet doesn't have proximity sensors and the app "gravity screen" will have to rely on the accelerometer which does work, but is finicky.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
Where, exactly in setting, does it list the firmware version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, it's under Device Options > System Updates. At the top, it tells you what f/w version you're running. Shut off your WiFi before doing anything in case you aren't on 7.3.2.2 already. If you're not, go ahead and enable developer options, USB debug, run Toolkit, and shut off OTA updates.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Giuseppe52:
Hello . can i revert fire os 7.3.2.1 firmware. if I have fire os 7.3.2.2? @

Datastream33​
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Giuseppe52:
Or how to return the firmware to an earlier one?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Amazon has made it impossible to downgrade their firmware. Once you get 'upgraded', you're stuck with it.

The good news is there are workarounds to most of the changes that have been made. Maybe they will get rolled up into the next update, but if not, just ask here for assistance if you need it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Giuseppe52:
Thanks for the answer, I really need to remove the amazon setup and the amazon launcher

Thanks for the answer, I really need to remove the amazon setup and the amazon launcher
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Giuseppe52:
it interferes with my work :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You can add another launcher. You just can't remove Amazon's launcher in 7.3.2.2. You can replace the navbar with a third party navbar where you can remap the home key to your own launcher. Then you only have to start your launcher once upon rebooting. Thereafter, your remapped home button will return you to whatever launcher you've chosen. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Giuseppe52:
but how to do it?

and which launcher can i install?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Okay, I had a look through the last few day's posts and found the post by @nukumichi75 with a working setup:

That should help get you started.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Giuseppe52:
Thank you very much, this will help me temporarily. I hope to soon be able to remove programs from Amazon
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
That's in the Toolbox under Manage Amazon Apps. I prefer to manually choose which apps to disable, but the 'Standard Debloat' is there if you don't want to fuss over it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
Thanks, I should have the OTA already setup, just wanted to check what version firmware I am on.

I shutoff WIFI and Device Options > System Updates...but it just goes back to Device Options. System Updates never opens. Is there another way to tell what version of firmware is running?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It's likely you have already run Toolkit on the tablet and you've disabled OTA updates, affirming you don't have 7.3.2.2. Toolbox has a tool to tell you device info:

Click on "1" and look under "2".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
thanks I'm on 7.3.1.9
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jeylo01_:
Hello This Software Is Nice Can You Add A Windows Custom Launcher For Amazon Fire HD10 11th Gen Or Should You Add A Option To Put A Custom Launcher So We Can Use Any Launcher We Wanted. Thank You In Advance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kotobuki09:
I currently use Fire Toolbox to disable the navigation bar on my tablet Fire HD 10 (11th gen) running 7.3.2.2. But it's only working on my portrait mode. And if I use landscape mode it appears again. Can anyone help me to fix this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kotobuki09:
It already have a lot of custom launchers for the most popular one on the list
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
As kotobuki09 said, there are 4 or 5 custom launchers installable by Toolbox. You can also install most other launchers in Google's Playstore too.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Try opening Toolbox, run ADB Shell, and type the following command:

wm overscan -70,0,0,-70

The effect should be immediate. Try your tablet in landscape mode now.

(This command works on an HD10 2019 with the standard 240 DPI. If you have a different DPI or a smaller screen size, the numbers can be adjusted to suit your screen.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kotobuki09:
Thank! Work great for me but it's breaking the portrait mode after doing so.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jgme:
Thanks for the reply, yea they are all on 7.3.2.2 but I did read what you posted about the alternatives like the custom navigation bar. I'm gonna try that out for the time being.

Also piggybacking on another request that was mentioned. When the 7322 issues are resolved a (custom) under the launcher would be nice. Or adding Agama Car Launcher and/or Car Launcher Pro as options would be nice. I mainly bought these to make them car stereos 😉
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
For a 10" tablet at 240 DPI it works great at -70. You may have a different resolution that requires a different set of numbers. The numbers go around the screen from the left-hand side, top, right, and bottom (in portrait mode). A larger negative number will send more of the image offscreen and a smaller negative number will bring it back onscreen. A zero will return it to stock configuration. Play around with the last number for portrait mode and the first number for landscape mode.

Edit: Of course if you use the other two orientations, you'll have to play with the middle two numbers.

further edit: I'm not really sure what commands @Datastream33 uses to hide the navbar, but you may have to restore it in the navbar settings in Toolkit before those ADB commands will work correctly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Both of those launchers are in the Playstore and can be installed from there.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kotobuki09:
Yes, it is! The solution is only suitable for using one direction. I want to make it work for both modes.

Now I settle for hiding it instead of disabling it for now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
If hiding it works, great. If you want to fool with the command for use in all directions, try using -70 (or whatever number you find works well with your tablet) in all 4 positions of the command. The first and third number will deal with landscape mode and the second and fourth will deal with portrait mode, in case they are different numbers for portrait and landscape.

edit: Another thing you might try is hiding just the home button, leaving the others, and using a 3rd party nav app for the home function. Then you just have to map your launcher of chioce to it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AmznUser444 Dev:
What happens if you turn off my Fire tablet while updating in progress?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

If the tablet has already downloaded, and is starting to install an update it's not recommended to power it off. Doing so could brick the tablet. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
What's the correct process to uninstall Fire Toolbox from Windows 11?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

1. Before uninstalling, make sure to kill the adb process (adb.exe) if running. This can be done in CMD (TASKKILL /im adb.exe /f) or Task Manager.

2. If you have the portable version of the Toolbox, just delete the Fire Toolbox V26.1 directory. If you installed via the installer then proceed to step 3.

3. Open control panel (press the windows key and type in control panel) > Uninstall a program > Fire Toolbox V26.1 > Uninstall.

Sorry for not providing a more detailed response. Typing this on my phone from memory.

That should do the trick. If you need further help please do let me know. Thank you so much for using the Toolbox and I hope you found it useful. Have a good day!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
Thanks, I really wanted to just delete the icons on the desktop. I installed the portable version, so I guess I can just delete the desktop icons and it will not affect anything with the program.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dcooterfrog:
I have a 7.3.2.2 hd8 I just installed install pie control set 3 buttons( back, (my launcher), and recent) then i use the tool kit to disable the nav bar

so i now swipe up to get home swipe up and right to get back and swipe up and left to get recents. damn damn close to no fire launcher.

if I use customize the nave bar io can remove all the elements and its really close

on reboot i do see the fire launcher, but after that i can't even trigger because i have no home button,

i only see fire launcher once.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rannsaka:
Hi sorry if this has already been mentioned, I'm new to the forum. Is changing your wallpaper (homescreen) disabled when you apply the nova launcher / Fire tools? Every time I click on wallpaper under settings it just boots me back out to the general settings list. In searching a bit, I saw someone mention the wall changer app, is that the way to go?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rannsaka:
Also I just wanna say thank you for taking the time to develop these tools @Datastream33 . Really well done and everything so far has been awesome.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA.

It's pretty simple to change your wallpaper with Nova. Just long-press in an unused portion of your home screen and you get this:

Then just tap on Wallpapers. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] rannsaka:
excellent, thank you so much
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mochamoo:
I find that I am unable to see ads. For example, if I go to CNN in Chrome there are no ads. That might sound odd but sometimes I actually want to see them. I am running the toolbox on a fire 8 tablet as well as on a fire 7 tablet. Any idea what the issue might be? I suspect it's because I disabled lockscreen ads. How to fix?