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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
You can disable the shortcuts being created by going into the installation directory > bin folder > settings folder > and edit "settings.txt". Change the line that says "TBShortcutMade=0" to "TBShortcutMade=1" and save the file. Then if you delete the shortcuts they won't reappear on launch.

(To get to the installation directory, right-click on the TB shortcut and select "Open file location".)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Blocking the IPs at the router level should do the trick, or you could set up RethinkDNS using @blaacksheep's guide, which should cover all networks. The choice is up to you. :D

Its true that HTTPS connections do encrypt the traffic, but that shouldn't prevent you from blocking them. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, I'd say it's worth a shot, and won't hurt to at least try it. Most of the issues that have stemmed from 7.3.2.2+ have been mostly worked around. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Seems the shortcut function is causing issues. It shouldn't be recreating shortcuts every time the Toolbox is launched. Adding it to the to-do list for the next update. Thank you, @eigen for the report, and thank you @blaacksheep for the support! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ednollan:
I have a new tablet, Fire HD 8 12th Gen.

Ran everything as it should be, but the Google play doesn't seem to pass the login, it either takes you back to that welcome screen or just quits... any fixes?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] noside_143:
If something goes wrong is it reversible?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
M

Of course, no worries! All changes can be reversed via a factory reset.

However, most of the tools in the Toolbox have options to revert changes made by that specific tool. The option is usually found in the Tool Options panel, which is located in the upper right hand corner of a tool. You'll know a tool has options if you see the ":" icon.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] noside_143:
alright im jumping in... :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
Did you run the tutorial in order or did you do the installation by picking the buttons on the program on your own.. Also, did you add your login information with the toolkit or did you try to do it on the tablet. I ran it with the toolkit for my first google ID and then by the normal method for my alternate ID.

I found that by doing the installation in order with the tutorial that it helped. (I did wait at least 10 minutes between adding the Google apps with the toolkit and then trying to sign in with the toolkit.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
I have been repeatedly starting from scratch with my HD8. Last night I did very well and I thought I would explain what I did and ask a question I have had in a little bit different manner.

I used the settings to set the Fire Toolbox to run the step by step tutorial when the toolbox it starts. I ran most of the steps in order (skipping only number 5, the Custom Keyboard section). The only thing I did different last night was that when I ran number 6, "Google Services" I ran it with Calendar Sync but not with Contacts Sync.

Since running all of the steps in order without the Contacts Sync the HD8 seems to be running much smoother than I have experienced in the past. I am trying to get the Google Contacts to sync so that the email addresses of my contacts will autofill while I am composing new email. I have had no luck with that.

After going through the steps in the tutorial I also added my primary account to the HD8 with the Google Services (Manage) area of the toolbox. I also successfully added another Google account to the tablet but added the second one in the normal manner on the tablet.

I can get to a screen where it looks like the contacts will be populating from my other tablet and my phone. But when I try to "View Contacts" or "Restore" nothing happens. I can use Gmail by manually entering an address in the TO box. So are far as I can tell the HD8 is running smoothly with only this one issue. I am attaching the screen that shows the View Contacts and Restore options so that it will be easier for those reading this to understand what I am having trouble with.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey guys, sorry for my absence! I was camping with the family.

I'm going to look into the lockscreen ads removal tool and why its not working, and trying my best to fix the manual restore/removal methods. I want to apologize for the continued bugs/issues that seem to plague the Toolbox. But, we are getting closer and closer to it being better and much more efficient. Again, thank you for all the support and patience! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] duh1:
Appreciate the support -- device info is...

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2015)

G090-G8XX-XXXX-XXXX

KFMEWI, Thebes, armv7I

Thebes is the device nickname, thx.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Thank you so much! I will add support for the device in the next update! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] iammrhappy123:
Hey guys

Is there a reason why 5.1 wont remove amazon apps via auto method nor manual method?

Edit: 5.0 doesn't work either

Edit 2: The error is the unifiedsharefacebook error

Edit 3: none of the apps in the tool work due to the unifiedshare.facebook not debuggable error.

any fix?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey does anyone happen to know the device nickname for the Amazon Fire HD10 (2015) model? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
May I ask what device you are using with the Toolbox? Is it a 7th gen device or lower? Or is it a 2018 device?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] iammrhappy123:
Hey it is a 2016 6th gen HD 8

I just figured it out

I installed the facebook.apk via

pm install -r -d /sdcard/Downloads/com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook.apk

then after success

run-as com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook

then I manually hid all the apps via pm hide. disable doesn't work.

Now the only issue have is the wallpaper change app on your tool.

I try to click the single image option and then a message saying to check the parental controls pops up.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Rortiz2:
memphis. Also you can add support for HD6/HD7 2014 codenamed ariel.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Super Sense:
Sadly it doesn't work well to me.

I bought 2 amazon fire 8 hd tablets 2018 version on this year of prime day.

Whenever I try to connect tablets with toolbox, after perceiving a device on toolbox.exe suddenly the blue page is always vanished both. So I can't proceed next steps to install other apps.

I don't know why because same model my friend bought same day works very well. I think the only difference he and I is PC capability including windows version - me for 7, him for 10 and color - me for black, him for red.

Actually in order to settle it by myself I tried wife data/ factory reset several times at least 5. But it still doesn't work. I don't know why. Maybe my tablet's software have problem or just PC issuse? I'm not sure. Could you tell me which way I have to keep in mind to connect tablets with toolbox?

Addtionally whenver I restart and insert microSD card on fire 8 tablet, the sign - incompatible microSD card - is always popped up. you know why? it makes me annoying very much.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, Memphis... Ok that makes things so much easier. Thank you! :D

In addition, I would be more then happy to add support for the 2014 models.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ms372591:
Does anyone know if this has been fixed or if there is a workaround?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 1shado1:
Datastream33 is working on it. He was gone camping with the family, and just got back. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ms372591:
Great! Thanks for the reply!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Looking into the issue right now. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Well I'm glad you figured it out! Now about WallChanger, it seems to have issues with handling wallpapers properly. I believe this app was created awhile back for the older tablets and thats why it doesn't work perfectly. I'm working on a solution with Automate and I'm testing it out right now. Hopefully, the workaround works and the method could be included as a valuable option in the Toolbox soon. But we will see...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Caebron:
Hmm... when I chose to remove the Amazon keyboard and install G-board, I now no longer have a keyboard at all.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
So, both tablets have the same nickname correct? Also, do they both run on the MT8135 chipset right? BTW, thanks for your help!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, ok I will look into it. Please in the meantime please sideload GBoard from the Sideload Apps tool and I will do my best to see whats going on. Thank you for reporting.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Also, can you please let me know what device you have so I may be able to find the issue quicker? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] llarr:
I expect the answer is to factory reset and start over but I'm hoping someone has some idea to solution that avoids that. I have a 2019 HD10 on 7.3.2.6 which I've used tool to install play services and appstores. I'm using rethinkdns, which I've tried with various dns options. Here is the problem, using the gmail app mostly works, except there's no preview in emails for attachments. Furthermore, opening the attachment just produces a small white square with a sort of green loading bar across the bottom of it and it never loads.

I've gone into gmail settings to try allowing downloading of all senders and such. Since I used this tool and chose the option to disable updates, I subsequently went back in and changed the connection to unmetered from metered since I believe that interfers with how some apps work but to no avail.

Attachments do work in other apps but there's other issues with those. Any ideas why gmail app is acting funny? It's latest version of gmail, latest google play services. I know it works as expected on another tablet 7.3.2.2 so I think I messed up a setting somewhere, rather than the firmware update affecting gmail in this one specific way.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
I have an HD 8+ Fire Tablet that's currently running Fire OS 7.3.2.6. I have manually installed all of the Google Play Store apps which interest me. I'm running Nova 6.2.9, because Nova 7 is incompatible with some of my Google apps, and have set the Play Store app to not update any apps automatically to prevent Nova from being updated. I have RethinkDNS and One Button Nav-Bar installed also. My tablet is running like stock Android which was my goal, except the Fire Launcher is also running at startup which is too ugly for words and annoying. But I have One Button Nav-Bar set to launch Nova with one tap making Five Launcher disappear until I want it so I can run the Amazon shopping app, for example, by long pressings the One Button icon. What would upgrading to 8.3.1.3 do for me? Would FTB then allow me to disable Fire Launcher? Or would I just be making matters worse and have to gift my tablet to a homeless person?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
I have used the Toolbox to disable the FIre Launcher. However, I am wondering if there is more or less overhead in the operating system between the two versions of the Fire OS. If the 8.3.1.3 version is more bloated then even with the Toolbox debloat, I would think the tablet might be slower on the newer firmware.

I wish I knew. Perhaps we could figure this out by running a speed test program, but I would think that the installations would have to be done with the exact same programs added. (So if we both ran a test program today, it might not be fair as I might have twice as many programs or apps installed and my Nova Launcher might have more icons and widgets to slow my tablet down.)

The only way I could see to do it would be for both of us to start fresh. I am hesitant to do this unless I know that the Toolbox backup would allow me to restore mine to its current state.

Have you ever used the Toolbox backup? If so, did it work well and if it worked did it preservie all your data and settings?

Finally, what happens if you run the command to remove the Fire Launcher with the toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Klevers:
Hey,

bought Kindle Fire HD 10 (11. Generation) firmware 7.3.2.4.

Installed FTB_V30.2_Portable and removed what I don't need.

In short, there were many questions, but if I may start with this, how to connect the tablet to the computer, so that it would be visible in Windows Explorer (Win 8.1.x -64)?

That is, connect, then I connected it and the computer sees it,

but it's impossible to enter the tablet structure.

By the way, I noticed that the American version of the interface is different from the European one (some items are missing).

PS: Now I connected the tablet to the computer, it is not in the Explorer again ..

PPS: I use automatic translation, so there may be some inaccuracies, sorry in advance.

Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] smartass1379:
Is there any viable option being worked out to disable the fire launcher on the latest firmware or are we limited because it is a protected package?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BumBum2000:
Did everything by the book and my HD10 is working like a charm so far.

Just wondering if I then can/should login through Amazon - would like to use the parental controls as the goole parental controls aren't working.

Is that ok or will it interfere with some settings? Thx
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] domoman:
for me it is broken i can close out of nova laucher on the newest build so im not sure how u got it to work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
When I set up the HD8 I did a

When I set up the HD8 I did a full debloat. Then I added the Amazon apps that I wanted. Next I added Nova Laucher with the home button option. Then when I hit the home button I realized that I was still getting the Fire Launcher. I went back into the toolbox and turned off the Fire Launcher. Since then the home button has worked well.

I am on 8.3.1.3 for my Fire OS.

Did you install Nova with the toolbox? That's what I did.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] domoman:
FOR ME it closes like if i where closeting an app if i hit the nova it works untell i try to close something then it acts like its an app it self and you close it and it gose to the crappy ui
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
Disabling Fire Launcher works for me on 8.3.1.3 on my Fire HD8.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MECH_TECH:
i have been using these screen protectors for awhile on a few of my devices.

Amazon - Tablet

Amazon Fire Max 11 Amazon Fire 10 / 10Plus (2023) Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) All-New Kindle 6" (2022) Kindle Scribe 10.2” (2022) Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 6.8" (11th Gen, 2021) Amazon All New Fire 7 Amazon Fire HD 8/8+ (2020) Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2018) Amazon Kindle...

www.armorsuit.com

they install nicely and for some devices you have a choice of finish type.

but Zagg screen protectors i find are the best. but not available for Amazon devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
How do you run the few useful Amazon apps like the Amazon Store app on your device? Also, I haven't tried to disable the Fire Launcher on 7.3.2.6 with FTB. Do you think that will work?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
As to the restore apps like the Amazon store you go to the "Manage Amazon Apps" button and then click the Simple circle button in the Manual section. Then these are available.

The use the Restore Selected or Disable Selected buttons.

Amazon Shopping is called Shop Amazon. I couldn't find it at first because the name seems to be in reverse of what it should be.

As to your question whether you can disable the Fire Launcher on your version of the Fire OS, I think another member here has said it will not work. But I don't know any reason that you shouldn't try to disable it. I do not know if it will work . I have only had 8.3.1.1 and 8.3.1.3.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
Thank you!! I have used their product in the past on my S10 phone and it was fine. But I didn't mention that I am looking for a glass protector!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] waveking9:
Hi, I used the Fire Toolbox on my Fire HD 8 (2018) tablet. All seems fine, but I originally had my own account(parent), and my daughter's account on it. using the Toolbox I have disabled, removed most of the boat, i could safely remove, which I think also remove the parental features of Amazon(which is fine).

On my profile, I can now see Google play store, but the google pay store is not on my daughter;'s profile on the tablet. How do I add the play store on her profile too, or move an app from my profile to her's?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] smartass1379:
For me its not the case. 7.3.2.6 get a failure saying Cannot disable a protected package.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
As of 7.3.2.2, Fire Launcher can no longer be disabled. I had no idea that Fire Launcher wasn't a protected system app. Thought they would have applied the same restrictions to FireOS 8. Seems I was wrong. However, based on how things have happened in the past (this is just my opinion and I could be entirely wrong here)... an update will be released in the future that will prevent Fire Launcher from being disabled.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Logging in shouldn't cause any issues. Just make sure you've disabled or restricted OTA Updates as registering might revert changes made via the Toolbox. Best of luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
There isn't much we can do I'm afraid. Because it's a protected package, we'd need root in order to bypass it... which sadly isn't an option yet for most Fire tablets. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Connect the tablet to the computer. Then on the tablet, swipe down on the status bar to bring up the notification panel. Scroll down and click the settings icon to expand the notification. In the notification, it should say "Charging this device via USB". Tap the message and you should now get new options. Now tap the "File Transfer" option underneath the "Use USB for" heading. Your computer should now detect the tablet, and start installing the proper drivers. After the drivers are installed, the tablet's internal storage should show up in Windows Explorer.

Hopefully this helps, and please do let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. Best of luck!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] smartass1379:
Thanks for the heads up. I've been using the reroute method which works fine. Darn protected package lol.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem at all. Wish we didn't have to go through hoops like this, but it is what it is. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
I have 2 questions related to this. If someone has a tablet that can be updated to 8.3.1.3 and they decide to do this so that they can try to disable Fire Launcher is it possible to revert to the prior firmware?

Assuming you can revert to 7.3.2.2 , for example , and you use the toolkit to backup before you try 8.3.1.3 and restore after you downgrade to 7.3.2.2 will the restored 7.3.2.2 tablet have the data and apps restored or just the apps?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Great question, my friend!

Be careful here, once updated to FireOS 8.3.1.3 you will not be able to go back to FireOS 7. Downgrading will result in the tablet being bricked.

Hypothetically, let's say that it's possible. The backup solution the Toolbox uses would allow you to restore the settings database (so things like your navigation bar layout, quick settings toggles, etc), user installed apps (apps you've installed, but doesn't include the app's data), files and directories on the internal storage (downloaded files, pictures, simple app data, etc), and package states (disables/enables system apps depending upon their states when the backup was created. If any app was disabled, and is now enabled, it will be disabled again).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
Thanks.

I still wonder about the backup question. Does your toolkit backup backup the apps and the data or just the apps?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
My bad, please see my previous post. Just updated it. :)

But to answer the question... it just backups the main APK files. We could back up the app's data, but would be able to restore it without root. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Wait, if we can disable Fire Launcher, I wonder if OTAs can also be disabled on FireOS 8 as well.

Could you please try running this command in an ADB Shell and let me know the output:

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

I would really appreciate the help. But if you prefer not to, then that's cool too.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BumBum2000:
Thanks a lot - will double check that again and give it a go then :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Confirming good news for 12th Gen Fire tablets !

Some recent ground-breaking "chatter" on Disabling System Apps on FireOS 8.1.3.x including OTA updates from @MontysEvilTwin recent thread:

https://xdaforums.com/t/amazon-fire-hd-8-2022-12th-gen-disabling-system-apps.4526125/

Looks like FTB V30.2 can work it's "magic" on 12th Gen Fire tablets better than expected ... OTA Updates begone !!

Could FireOS 8.1.3.3 be the "magic bullet" ?!!

Afterthought : I've downloaded a copy of f/w 8.1.3.3 for "safekeeping" ... just in case.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
I can try this later today, but can you please tell me if running that command is different than using the Toolbox to stop the updates. When I run the Toolbox it puts the tablet in the metered mode. If the command is successful will that stop the updates in a different manner?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I believe what that command will do differently from just running Toolbox is that that command is specifically intended to determine whether that method of removal works, where Toolbox will only offer the methods that are already known to work.

It's completely safe. It will either work or it will be refused. Toolbox won't even attempt to do it that way because up until now it was believed to be a protected app on all newer FireOS versions. We'd all love to know if Amazon missed one here. 😛
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
I'm going to throw out another crazy thought. If their guard was down when they wrote 8.3.1.1 through 8.3.1.3 is it possible the tablet could accept root access?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] FizzyLid:
Hi would this one be compatible. Couldn’t see it on the list but it might be not updated, idk.

Certified Refurbished Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, 8" HD display, 32 GB, Slate with Special Offers, Our best 8" tablet for portable entertainment : Amazon.co.uk: Amazon Devices & Accessories

Certified Refurbished Fire HD 8 Plus tablet, 8" HD display, 32 GB, Slate with Special Offers, Our best 8" tablet for portable entertainment : Amazon.co.uk: Amazon Devices & Accessories

www.amazon.co.uk
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jhford:
Do you have the link to 8.1.3.3? Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] martytoo:
I'm about to try the command.