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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ryulian:
<Quick Guide for Everyone!>

Did you installed ADB drivers?

http://adbdriver.com/downloads/

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<Quick Guide for Everyone!>

1. Enable USB Debugging : Setting - Device Options - About Fire Tablet - Touch 'Serial Number' several times - go to 'Developer options' - enable usb debugging

2. Install ADB drivers

- https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tablets/connecting-adb-to-device.html : Amazon's official driver. But It didn't works for me.

- http://adbdriver.com/downloads/ : Universal ADB driver. I think you have to install this :)

3. Execute Amazon Fire Toolbox

- I'm using HD8 2018, and I checked removing all amazon apps, blocking OTA and installing wallpaper and youtube apps.

- This is completely works in toolbox 3.2.

4. Be careful

- If you didn't install another keyboard and launcher app, you don't have to remove Amazon's keyboard and launcher. Focus your pop-up message.

- Install launcher and keyboard → execute keyboard and launcher → But you can't execute your new launcher because amazon blocked another launcher → just execute background → remove all amazon apps → auto reboot → after rebooting, you can select menu(square) button → execute your new launcher and select that default : I think this is best route.

- If you can't execute toolbox on east asian windows, use US version. I have two computers. On South Korean Windows 7, this toolbox doesn't work. US version 7 is fine. I read Chinese version also makes trouble in this post's reply.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
When updating the Toolbox it downloads a zip file containing the update and extracts the new version of the Toolbox to the user's Desktop. You will be able to relaunch it from the desktop once you close out of Version 3.2. Once the toolbox is running you should be able to extract it from the %temp% folder. If you can't try closing the Toolbox and clearing out your temp folder, then run the toolbox and it should make it easier to find the files. The reason why you cannot find the zip file is because after the update is extracted to the Desktop the Updater is programmed to delete the zip file automatically. However, I'm so HAPPY to hear that the internal update system works as intended. you wouldn't believe how long it took for me to get it to work successfully. Thank you SO MUCH for reporting! :D

Yeah, that is a problem with the Toolbox. I'm planning on adding a log option to the Toolbox that logs everything it does. However, this will take some time to implement and won't be ready for some time. The device is sluggish you say? and you seem to be having issues with Parental Controls? Did you try the Parental Controls Hide tool on the second page of the Toolbox? IT should hopefully fix issues with parent controls. In addition, I would at this point recommend you to use the Power Options tool and reboot to recovery and perform a factory reset from there. I'm sorry you are having these issues.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Have you used the Parental Control Hide tool found on the second page of the Toolbox? This tool is specifically designed to stop the messages from Parental Controls from appearing. Can I ask you to please try it out and let me know the results? Thanks! :D

I'm just hoping that it does work, hasn't been tested yet. :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] freealta:
I have HD8 2017, rooted and google framework installed previously.

I ran toolbox version 3.2, used it to remove OTA, then ran Remove Everything Amazon except fire launcher and keyboard.

Now I can't install anything from the Google playstore, the app downloads and showed 100% downloaded but it stuck there and won't install the app. The same a couple other apps.

Any idea?

I did Restore Everything Amazon and it's fixed.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pmckay:
Hi Datastream33,

I installed the Parental Control Hide tool and noticed no change at all. I didn't see a launch icon or anything, but I did see that it was installed when I look at apps installed.

I'm happy to try out anything you need, just let me know.

Thanks!

Pete
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
ok reset device. setup initial. installed google services. used google play to install launcher and gboard. gboard required play service update.. did so through play store.

Ran remove all amazon which was successful. pressing home brings the parental control error.

Ran the parental control action on 2nd page and no change. it flashes an error very quick so i had to run it a few times to time it to capture a screenshot:

[IMG="ParentalControlError"]https://photos.app.goo.gl/BAHyqMPB46riSoQP6[/IMG]

EDIT: I went into accessibility settings and saw your parental control app hide there and it was off. i tunred it on and now when i hit home i see the original parental control error flash and disappear... but i dont end up going home

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@datastream33

Not sure if these outputs will help:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5hawxfam4s0iyol/AACXI2O4gLIf0Xui2Es5a7Rwa?dl=0

I used another adb tool and I pulled some app listings for the "Fire 7 (7th Gen)"

1. complete app listing

2. only enabled apps (after running your remove all)

3. all "uninstalled" apps (after running your remove all)

Maybe there is some unexpected naming conventions to stuff in this version or some unexpected items. ones that should be disabled that aren't, some that are disabled that shouldn't

Also ran a 3rd party listing (so google apps, launcher and netflix):

shell@austin:/ $ pm list packages -3

package:com.android.vending

package:me.raffy909.parentalcontrolhide

package:amirz.rootless.nexuslauncher

package:com.google.android.gms

package:com.google.android.gsf

package:com.netflix.mediaclient

package:com.google.android.gsf.login

package:com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

Hope some of this info is useful
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pippinzen81:
:) the tools seems to work (Fire 8 HD 2018 Italy) but i've two problem:

When i launch the "Remove all amazon apps" there are the last app (com.amazon.alexa.youtube.app) that give a java error (maybe it doesn't exist on my fire hd?)

And the, when i removed all the Amazon apps, after 3-4 hours, some of the apps are re enable automatically… I must repeat the debloat process for the second time..
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I would try disabling wifi and then force close the Play Store, and Download Manager from the settings app. Then re-enable WiFi, and give it another try.

If that doesn't work maybe try manually clearing the data/cache for Play Store, play services, play framework, and download manager. Should hopefully resolve the issue. Do let me know how things go and if you require additional assistance. Best of luck! 🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I seem to recall having the same issues you are experiencing. For what ever reason, Virtualbox does not play nice with USB Debugging over USB. No matter what i tried, i couldn't get mine to work either. If you don't mind, I think you'd have much more success with VMWare instead.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, that's strange. Anyone else having issues with the Toolbox Updater not updating to V11.0 from 10.2?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yep, as pointed out by @AntwonJenkins you will find the Modify System Settings tool on the second page of the Toolbox. To switch to the second page, look in the bottom right hand corner (on the Main Menu 1) of the Toolbox and click the > icon to proceed to the next page. To return to page one again, just click the < icon.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, I see you've managed to fix the issue. Nice work! In addition, thank you for sharing your experience and the solution! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, how's it going?

Unfortuently, the Toolbox doesn't support any other devices besides the Fire Tablets at the moment. Perhaps, one day the list of supported devices will expand to other similar devices! I'm terribly sorry friend!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I suppose that is true. Do what you gotta do my friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm terribly sorry for the frustration the whole situation has caused you. I'm just thrilled to hear that you've managed to find a resolution, and the Toolbox is finally working! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, now that's a good idea. 👌
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Devix666:
I'll have to give that a try. First time I've heard of VMWare.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AntwonJenkins:
Regarding Device Dashboard icon on lock screen...

It was driving me nuts on my child's tablet. (My OCD got the best of me.) I realized she didn't need or even use the lock screen. I found a way to disable it for anyone else interested.

Using Activity Launcher:

1. Install Activity Launcher from Google Play or APKPure

2. Open Activity Launcher

3. Scroll down, select Settings and find the activity Settings$ScreenLockSuggestionActivity

4. If in lock screen settings, select None

This was all thanks to @AmznUser444 Dev
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] trav06:
The "Downloads" app was the problem. I force stopped it and cleared data and cache, then everything started downloading and installing from the play store. The only problem now is that removing the play store and framework while attempting to fix this seems to have broken the link with all of my apps and the play store. Previously there were like 30 apps with pending play store updates that no longer try to update via the play store.

UPDATE: I manually browsed to an app in the play store that I had installed and it showed the update option there. I clicked that thinking I was going to have to do this for every app to bridge it back to the play store but while that app was updating the rest of my apps started populating back into the play store and I just started the bulk update of all of them. The updates did get stuck in "pending" again at the start but clearing the data/cache of the Amazon "Downloads" app cleared the bottleneck. I don't know if my experience is a one off or if it's indicative of a wider spread issue with Downloads that should be investigated.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Really? Vmware is great! I think you'll really enjoy it. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Wow, nice find @AmznUser444 Dev and thank you @AntwonJenkins for sharing the information and steps! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AntwonJenkins:
There is also an ADB command you can use to disable the lock screen you which you might consider adding to your toolbox but doesn't appear to work with all Fire variations, hence me having to use the previously stated approach.

Disable via ADB:

1. Enable ADB in developer options

2. Connection your Fire tablet to your PC

3. Enter this command

Code:

adb shell

settings put secure lockscreen_disabled 1

4. Reboot

Code:

adb reboot

Although I do believe you might be able to achieve the same thing the Activity Launcher app does and expand it to more devices for your toolbox. I assume it's basically just doing the same thing ADB code.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SteveAZ:
I had to clean install.

I notice there is no longer any version for 'Fire Toolbox' in the start menu, unlike the previous which was 'Fire Toolbox v10'

I was previous running the version from FTB_V10.0_Installer.exe (17th dec)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] decosse:
I'm struggling with location services not working after Playstore install in a Fire HD 10 9th gen generation

(it's really screwing up my ability to get Smartthings working properly and linking to SharpTools correctly)

Admittedly I had initially installed the 4 google apks individually (not from the Toolbox) and then subsequently deleted them (although I'm not sure whether I first deleted the cache & data first)

Then I installed Playstore from the Toolbox

I just cannot get the Location services to work!

From this thread - https://xdaforums.com/t/fix-all-ama...-google-location-services-march-2019.3813111/ - it says to use the Google Apks listed - should I use those or will the Toolbox method be OK? I tried to change the 'location_providers_allowed' value, but it wouldn't update.

So my first question is - will the PlayStore installation from the Toolbox give the Location Services issue?

If not, what do I need to do to fix this:

Clear cache and data from each of the 4 google apps

then what

Just go ahead & install from toolbox? Or use the files per the linked thread?

Then what - do I need to do anything else?

Thanks for any assistance!

p.s. I just removed the 4 google apps and re-started and the location service still is not working

Please don't tell me I have to reset the device and start all over?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SteveAZ:
After using v11 to my Fire HD 10 I noticed that twitches screen stats said the screen was 1280x800, not 1920x1200. I'm not sure what vanilla Fire HD 10 shows

And also reported here the same: http://dev.jeffersonscher.com/resolution.html

ADB reported the following:

wm size 1920x1200

wm density 240

Is this to be expected?

I changed the density to 160 and it now reports

Physical density: 240
Override density: 160

The site above now reports my browser as 1920 wide..

It makes the UI elements smaller (preferred), but is there another impact?

I had to replace Evie launcher wouldn't show setting, icon, to drag up with the change in density.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, to say I screwed up with the installer is an understatement. While compiling it, I forgot to add V11.0 to the shortcut's name/installation folder name. So now when V11.0 installs it just shows up as "Fire Toolbox"... go me. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, intresting! I'll see what can be done for a future update! Thanks again! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
To be 100% honest with you, I'd say a factory reset would be your best bet. I'm not entirely sure how to resolve this issue as I've never encountered it myself. However, before factory resetting, I would try installing the APKs from the thread you've linked above. Simply because the APKs included in the Toolbox aren't really device specific (like the ones you may need) and are more trying to cover all grounds while still hopefully working. Of course, this will be changed in the future... but as it stands now, i'd say give the other APKs a chance. If that doesn't work... a factory rest may be due. I'm deeply sorry friend. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, that's definitely a strange experience. Over the years I've come to the conclusion that Fire Tablets simply have a mind of their own and will cause interesting occurrences to happen. 😜

But just to be clear, everything is working as intended now right?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's weird, the fact that the resolution was coming back as undervalued. 🤔

Keep in mind that changing the density is completely safe as long as you are OK with the way it looks and things can still be accessed with ease. Remember, if you want to restore the factory default DPI you can do so from the Toolbox's Density Modifier tool (or through ADB).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] decosse:
Thanks for your kind reply

I had come to that conclusion last night and bit the bullet - but still not right

I'll follow up over on that specific thread
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] EmpireOf0ne:
I'm trying to edit the build.prop on a Fire HD 8 plus (2020, 10th gen). The toolbox is not able to display the build.prop, and the ADB command doesn't have permission to pull the file. It could be that the tablet has to be in recovery mode, but my computer is not able to find the tablet when it's in recovery mode. I have turned on USB debugging, and I'm able to find the tablet over ADB in a normal boot mode, but in recovery mode there is no option to mount the tablet. Any advice?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
I believe you have to have root privileges to modify the build.prop. So far, nobody has found a way to root the latest HD Fire tablets.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] xAzRoCx:
I keep getting an error when installing play services - can anyone let me know what I'm doing wrong please? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] xAzRoCx:
I keep getting an error when installing google play services on the toolbox. I have no idea why - can someone please let me know what I'm doing wrong? :) Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Need root to modify build.prop
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AntwonJenkins:
Read a couple pages back. Someone had similar issues that may help resolve your problem.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] traduma:
After some days of installing Nova Launcher to Fire HD10 by toolbox, it bring me back to Fire launcher, this is the 2nd time and I have to use toolbox again to activate Nova Launcher. Anyone got the same problem?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It sounds like Amazon pushed an OTA update to your tablet. If you wish to stop this from occurring again, you must disable OTA updates and automatic updates in the Toolbox under Modify System Settings.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Been busy trying to work out the whole disabling of the lockscreen process.

A method has been integrated into the Toolbox and I was wondering if someone with an *8th gen or higer tablet would be kind enough to help test an experimental version of the Toolbox to see if it works with disabling lockscreens on other devices apart from mine?

* Unfortunately, it appears this method will only be compatible with newer gen tablets. Simply because older gens lack the settings activity that the newer gens have.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AntwonJenkins:
Someone said this method worked on their 7th gen tablet. You may be able to figure out what this app is doing to disable it on older models.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Sure, I'll give it a go. I've got a 9th gen FireHD10 (2019). I've previously disabled the lockscreen with Activity Launcher, but could re-enable it to test your implementation. Send a link to the .zip version and I'll test it out for you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Happy to hear you are willing to help! Compiling the build and I'll send it your way via a PM shortly! Thanks again! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JoseAndys:
Hello, I have Windows 8.1 and when I go to download the drivers the program gives me an error and closes. Do you have any solution or way to download the drivers separately?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You could always follow Amazon's instructions to install Windows ADB drivers. (Or a direct link to the drivers file on Amazon's site.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] samnano122:
Ive been using various versions of this toolbox most recently v11.0 seems like no matter which version I use the Fire Launcher always takes back over my tablet and I hate it. Is this happening to anyone else? Can I permanently disable it? Or will it always strongarm its way back on?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
I just got a 7th gen Fire HD 10 and hid all of the Amazon apps except Prime Video. Installed the Play store and used it to install several apps. But it won't install the Kindle Unlimited app. What Amazon app do I have to restore to get Unlimited to install?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MegaJuif:
hi, thanks for your hard work, very nice tool.

can you tell me how to density modifier works ?

i dont wanna mess up lol.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
I believe it is for adjustment of screen size. Ie. 1920x1080, 1200x800 etc...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It basically sets the pixels per inch, so if you increase the number, everything on the screen will be shrunk and vice versa. If you want to experiment, just increase or decrease 10% or so at a time to see the result. Also you must reboot the tablet to see the results of each change I believe.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I believe you'll need to re-enable Kindle Store for the reader to work. Also, if you want to use Prime Video you'll need to re-enable Shop Amazon so you can sign in and then it will work. You may want the Amazon Appstore for some additional apps.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Netossauro:
Just installed it yesterday, amazing job! This morning I got an update making Amazon's launcher, so had to install again nova launcher and disable OTA updates!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think maybe Datastream33 should include a note about disabling OTA updates either in his first post or in the Toolbox itself. Every time Amazon pushes an update, everybody who didn't disable OTA updates flocks to the forums and complains that they had to run the Toolbox again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] synchron50:
Hmm.. On my HD Fire10 7th gen, when I installed both methods of Nova launcher, I can't seem to get it to revert back to the Fire launcher. It attempts to do so but keeps flashing the screen, sometimes showing the Fire Menu screen/background briefly. This is whether or not I do a hard reboot afterwards. Is there any way to revert back via adb command?

Also, with widgets enabled, I can't seem to load any Live Wallpapers. Keeps saying App is not installed. Is this a known issue?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
I had to go through them one by one and it turns out the "Amazon Newsstand" app is the culprit.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] aaron1104:
Hi All,

So i have 2 fire HD ( 8) and 10) I've use the tool and no issue at all, but google will keep giving me the error " Something went wrong" I have left the playstore app without doing anything for 30-40 mins but still same issue.

has anyone had this issue before?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Take note @Datastream33 : In order for Kindle Reader to work, Amazon Newsstand must be enabled. You may wish to update your red/yellow/green hints on Manage Amazon Apps. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] talk2nate:
I've got a Fire HD 10 - 2019 that I was going to use, but I can't get developer mode turned on. Nothing happens when you I go tap the serial number. I've done this plenty before, just not on this tablet. I've powered off and on, rebooted, and still no good. Only thing I haven't done is a factory reset. It's on the newest FireOS if that matters.

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
If you are in Settings > Device Options, and you then tap About Fire Tablet, when you tap on Serial Number, does it start displaying "No need, you are already a developer" at the bottom of the screen? If so, go back one screen to Device Options. Developer Options should be there, second from the bottom.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] talk2nate:
I expected it to do that - but it just stays blank.. I'm at a total loss
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Strange. Is there some other app you have installed or accessibility setting you may have set that could affect this? I can't personally think of anything short of a full reset and starting again. Maybe someone else has some ideas.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] talk2nate:
It was new out of the box with no changes.. but I factory reset it and now its working. Weird new feature lol
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Glad you got it working. Sometimes weird things like that happen and it just needs a reset. Another reason to always backup your important files.