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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] zandercatz1980:
Hi bud,went to do that and plugged in the tablet and its coming up emulator 5556 offline the tablet shows up on the laptop usb debugging is enabled ie tried multiple leads and uninstalled fire tool box and reinstalled and still doing it..dunno what to try next.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Did you notice the Privacy tab on page 2 of the Toolbox? It turns off at least the Amazon data collection. I haven't found anywhere to disable Google's data collecting other than in your account settings, which you can do from a computer or phone.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] andymc125:
Works a treat, thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chrispitude:
Just used Fire Toolbox V10.1 on two freshly-delivered Fire HD 8 2020 tablets for my kids. Both installs went perfectly! (Edit: I did the install from a Windows 10 guest running via Virtualbox on an Ubuntu 20.04 linux host.)

There's apparently a method for making arbitrary Google-downloaded apps visible in the FreeTime kids' environment:

How to Get Sideloaded Apps to Show Up in FreeTime Profiles on Fire Tablets

Amazon's Fire Tablets are an excellent choice for inexpensive kids' tablets, and the FreeTime Profiles work really well to keep things sandboxed so little ones can't run rampant throughout the OS.

www.howtogeek.com

Is there any automation that Fire Toolbox can provide for this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
I'm just referring to Google data collection. I was thinking at least some of it was specific to the device instead of account-wide.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Yeah, I know what you mean. I like to keep Big Brother out of my stuff as well as Little Sister. (Google, Alexa) I don't know of any device specific settings that you can access on FireOS. Just the account settings. Maybe someone else does. Sorry :-(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kbuster2:
I know this has been asked before but I'm not seeing a consistent answer and I know this will be an ongoing concern for most so here goes. What is the best method for updating to the newest version of fire OS while using a toolbox modified device? This seems to be the way to update to the latest Alexa version also. My device (latest HD 10) is working fine now but there is a more recent version of fire OS available. Would just like to update the OS without having to start toolbox modifications again from scratch.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaum:
Is it possible (with or without the Toolbox) to create a further user on the tablet which survives a reboot?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Majesk:
I had this issue too. you can do two things to get that fixed.

Log in from your computer to the google play store and go to the specific app page. From there you can tell it to load the app to the Fire tablet since the tablet will be listed under your devices. Then on the tablet it should let you download it again without purchasing.

Or install Google Games app and make sure you are logged in to it. For some reason that automatically recognized all the apps I had purchased without asking me to buy them again or me needing to add them individually from the Play Store on my computer.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Just use Gboard. It works fine. If you're worried about Google seeing what you are doing, throw out all your computers and phones and buy a few carrier pigeons instead. You're free to "pull the plug" on your device. I'm going to continue to enjoy mine as I asume many others here will do also.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RollDad20:
Just got this app a few days ago to mod my sons' new tablets and it's working like a dream. The affordability of an Amazon tablet married with the freedom of an Android tablet is great!

I am still trying to get something done: disable the pull-down menu. While in the kids mode launcher I have installed, it can still be accessed for a split second to disable wifi, change brightness, turn on airplane mode, etc. Is there a function in the toolbox that'd allow me to disable it or should I look elsewhere?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't know of anything specific in Toolbox to do that. @Datastorm33 would know for sure. I don't have any experience with the kids mode on FireOS. There might be ADB shell commands that could accomplish this too, but they might just disable it completely, not allowing you to ever change some things until a factory reset. I'm sure that others in here know about setting up kids mode to keep it kid-resistant.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Wrrryyy:
I started getting the error checking for updates in the Play Store again on my Fire HD 2018 after it worked alright for a few days. Finally caved and opened the thing up to unlock it with the short trick and put LineageOS 17.1 on it. FREEDOM but much more work than this Toolbox. Hope everyone else has an easier time than I did!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
@Datastream33. Any suggestions to fix these 2 issues would be greatly appreciated.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yerman:
Are your trying to install for a kid, family link will only run on a certified android device, change the birthday and use parental controls.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] FLewTVx:
Hi All,

Quick question. I have the Fire HD8 (2020) edition that i just purchased, however when following the instructions and trying to run the toolkit, i get an error message to say

"Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have appropriate permissions to access the item".

I am running Windows 10, the fire tablet is being detected by my PC and installs the driver, just confused why it isn't working.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lepecheurme:
Hi :) I really need some help please. I tried everything incl. google the error message but i cant fix it. i always get this error message:

i click on "always allow on this computer" and then on my computer only this:

ERROR: one of more ADB enabled devices are connected. please remove all devices except a supported amazon fire device.

PLUGGED IN DEVICES:

G000........ device

192.168......... unauthorized

PLEASE help me :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Have you perhaps installed the Toolbox in the Program Files (x86) or Program Files directories? I would recommend reinstalling the Toolbox (using the archived file) and placing the folder in the %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream directory. That should help resolve the issue.

Please let me know if you need further help. Best of luck friend.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] veastark:
Hey, awesome toolbox everything worked like a charm.

But now the screen in landscape mode is wider than the device, so on the right it cuts things off. Is there a solution for that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Falcon432 nailed it. The "192.168....... unauthorized" device is your Fire tablet. That "G000.... device" is the source of your troubles. Do you perhaps have Bluestacks (an android emulator) on your computer? Maybe you have some other Android device plugged into a USB port and forgot about it because it's been there for a while. It must be removed at least temporarily in order for ADB to connect the Toolbox to your Fire tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It sounds like you lowered the pixel density too much in the Density Modifier tab in Toolbox. That will grow your text size and going too far can mess up formatting. Try either raising the density a bit or restoring it to what it started at.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lepecheurme:
No, none of them. no other devices. none in usb, no bluetooth connections, no android things etc etc :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Ajinkya Mohite:
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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, all I can suggest is to unplug everything from your USB ports except for keyboard/mouse, and turn off bluetooth. If you're still getting that error, the other thing you can try is to use a different computer. Maybe you have a laptop laying around? I'm stumped.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Try this:

You'll need to be in the ADB folder to execute this. The quickest way I've found is to:

1) right-click on the Toolbox shortcut created during installation.

2) select "Open file location"

3) left-click on ADB folder ONCE to select it

4) now right click on ADB folder and select "Open command window here"

That should open a command window in the proper folder to execute ADB commands.

5) now type:

adb devices -l

(That's "l" as in lemon)

It should list a more thorough description of all connected android devices to help you figure out what the other connected device is.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Neo3D:
How come this app has no UNINSTALL on Windows 10? Is it MALWARE?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Little_dee:
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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Little_dee:
I had the same issue & found it was my Nvidea Shield which wasn't even connected to the PC via USB but was connected to TV via my network. I asume this was detected as it's also an android based device. Switched off the Shield temporarily & everything worked fine.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
If you downloaded the archive (.zip) version then there will be no uninstaller as it's meant to be portable.

If you used the installer you should be able to uninstall from the Control Panel, and if not you can find the uninstaller in the Toolbox's root directory. Default installed path: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Datastream\Fire Toolbox V10.1\
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] RollDad20:
It can be uninstalled. I already uninstalled v10 when v10.1 came out.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Ah, very nice my friend! Glad you were able to find a solution for the problem. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
Others are being too kind. The first question is legitimate - although you could have easily found the answer with two minutes of research. The second question/statement is unnecessarily inflammatory and doesn't belong on XDA.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] can80an:
Ditto here, it was my Nvidia Shield causing my problems as well.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jadr:
Thank you for an extremely useful l tool!

I have a Fire HD 10 (2017) on which I have used Launcher Hijacker to install the Nova launcher, and I am getting that pesky delay when I press the Home button, where it displays the fire launcher for several seconds, before it loads the Nova launcher. I used Fire Toolbox V10.1 to disable the fire launcher, but I am getting "The requested action is not allowed, check the Parental Control settings and try again" error message when I press the home button. I appreciate your assistance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TickleBot7000:
For a Fire HD 8 (2018) on FireOS 7

This tool installs

Google Account Manager v5.1-1743759

Google Services Framework v5.1-1743759

Guides online direct you to install

Google Account Manager v7.1.2

Google Services Framework v9-4832352

What is the reasoning here.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It's a temporary fix to the issue of Google Services not installing and updating properly on some devices.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TickleBot7000:
Thank you. When it is resolved will it be quite easy to update these APKs without interfering with the logged in accounts?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I think another problem with the newer version was that notifications were not showing up. When I installed Google Services in my FireHD10 (2019) it was with v7.x of the toolbox, so I have the 5.1-x versions of Google's Services installed. They're working fine with no problems. I don't anticipate there being a problem updating them if/when a new version that works becomes available.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
Actually, all of the Google Services, including Play will automatically update within minutes of being loaded on the tablet and logged into your account - so it won't matter. The issue is simply getting the initial install onto the tablet to start with.

Google is always updating those apps in the background at least once or twice a week and we don't ever see it happening. If you check the Play Store version every few weeks, and you'll see that number constantly changing.

For example, on my 2018 HD 8, the current Google Play app is 23.0.11-21. And it started with the version installed from the Toolbox v. 6.something. At the time, I think Google Play immediately updated from whatever it was to 19.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] c-f-g:
I disabled everything from amazon, but now the camera isn't working. How can I get it working again?

I tried restore 'camera' manually, but it doesn't seem to change anything.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sonoflal:
Hi I hope you guys can help me

I bought 2 fire hd8 10th gen tablets for my kids and i`ve installed google play store on them but i get to the "checking for updates" part and they stop and display "something went wrong" and then try and update again in a loop. I also get a google play services notification saying "account action required" which takes me back to the update screen that then stops.

I have tried the manual method and the fire toolkit method to install the play store and get the same result.

I have tried logging in with my account and their kids accounts and same result.

I am using FireOS 7.3.1.4

thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LaireTM:
Is there a solution for the parent control problem? I don't have access to my pictures. Also I couldn't open the parent control in the settings.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tekwrite55:
Where is the Getting Started instruction link for 2020 HD8?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Did you look in the App Drawer on your tablet? Depending on the launcher you chose, it may not display on your home screen.

You can re-enable Camera in Manage Everything Amazon by selecting Camera under Enable (manual). If you've already tried this, you may have to also enable Shop Amazon to sign into Amazon fot it to work. (Not sure about this.)

If neither of those work, may I suggest trying a camera app from Google Appstore. I would suggest either Free Camera v4.7 or A Better Camera v3.52. The first has no ads and the second has unobtrusive ads. Both are better than the Fire Camera app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
What version of Fire Toolbox are you using? The latest version (v10.1) addresses this issue by installing earlier versions of Google Services. If you used another version of the Toolbox, you'll have to completely remove Google services, then update to v10.1 of Toolbox before trying again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] garfnodie:
I don't know if this has been suggested before as this thread has become pretty large, but it would be helpful if OP would include generation # along with the year. Everything about my tablet says Fire HD10 7th Gen, but nothing about a year. I bought it in 2018, but I don't see 2018 anywhere in OP's post, I see 2014-2017 and I see 2019, but no 2018. Amazon's listing doesn't say anywhere along the lines of "this is the 2017 model" or "this is the 2019" model.

Then there's the font, it's difficult to read because it's too full.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
There's always Wikipedia...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] garfnodie:
I found that after the fact. I still stand behind the suggestion though that OP should include the generation # in post #1 along with the year.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
Yeah, can't argue with that, and agree.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] garfnodie:
Forgive me for not thanking you first. I spend too much time on Reddit these days and I guess I get defensive a little too easily.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nooboff:
What Fire OS version were you on before doing the short trick?

I can't find anyone confirming that it is possible after updating (upgrading?) to FOS7.

Edit: Answering own question, just read this: NOTE: If you are on a firmware newer than 6.3.0.1, a downgrade is necessary, this requires bricking the device temporarily.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sonoflal:
I used the latest (10.1) version of Toolbox and also used the manual method of installing the apk`s and letting them both update to the latest versions and clearing all cache and storage for the apps before trying to access the play store but i get the same result.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Shalafy73:
Hi everyone,

I have a problem with a Fire 7 9° generation (2019), I have connected it to the Fire tool and I have installed the google play store, but when I launch it after I have entered the credentials, I get stuck on the "check for updates" message for few minutes and then I get a message with an error and to try again later.

Any ideas?

Cheers

Fede
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Negazadevaj:
Thank you to all who have contributed in this great work
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Fwalz:
How do you download the toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The links are always in the first post. Here's version 10.1:

FTB_V10.1_Installer.exe
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No, problem at all friend! Glad you are enjoying the Toolbox, It's what makes it all worth it! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend,

Have you happened to wait at least ten minutes before attempting to sigh-in? This usually occurs when Google Services is updating, or fails to do so. If you did indeed wait before hand then maybe try uninstalling and reinstalling Google Services and see if that fixes the issue?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Soccerdad91016:
Love the toolkit, and it's made my device so much more enjoyable to use. One function I haven't been able to get to work though is the lock screen wallpaper changer. Tried again with the latest version (10.1) and still no joy.

I am using the Microsoft Launcher. I go into the toolkit and select Lock screen wallpaper and then execute. I select the image for my lock screen, and then a different image for my home screen (see screenshot 1)

I click apply, and follow the directions of the first popup (turn on display and unlock).

I follow the directions of the second pop up and I don't touch the device. I then get confirmation that the action has completed with a warning that FURTHER MANUAL SETUP IS NEEDED (see screen shot 2)

At this point my home screen and lock screen are both set to the image I specified for the lock screen.

I then follow the directions for Microsoft Launcher that shows in the browser pop-up and I go in and manually select an image for Home Screen only. I get a message that the image has been set successfully. However, both my lock screen and home screen get set to the new image?!

Not sure if I'm missing something, but try as I might I cannot get different images for my lock screen and home screen.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I've never had any success trying to set a different lock screen and home screen background. In the end I just gave up because I don't spend any time looking at my lock screen anyway. Maybe someone else can help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Geisty:
I just got my new Fire HD 10 and also have an issue with the lockscreen. First off, I do not have the option for Wall Changer to download. Was that feature removed? I use Nova Launcher and I cannot set the lockscreen there either. On reboot it may show my homescreen wallpaper but subsequent locks goes back to some stock image.

What am I missing? Using the latest version as well. At this point, I don't care if the homescreen and lockscreen are the same, just don't want that Amazon stock picture to show back up.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
With Nova, you can just long-press a blank area of the home screen. At the bottom, you will see Wallpaper, Widgets, and Settings. Use Wallpaper to navigate to a picture you have on your tablet already, and Pick it. It should give you no trouble and it will stay on subsequent reboots.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gozumuli:
Hi,

I installed the google services and playstore as described.

Now I have the problem, that my purchased apps are displayed as not bought. When I try to install, it says I have to buy the app. I tried to buy the app, but then an error occurs "App already bought" and aborts the process. After that I am at the starting point again.

Can anybody help me?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Someone else asked this not too long ago. Maybe this post will help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gozumuli:
you are my hero!!

I just installed "google play games" and play store suddenly works :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
I'm Running FW v7.3.1.7 on my 2019 Fire 10, and am using Fire Toolbox v10.1 The toolbox doesn't remove dashboard icon from navbar (even though it says it disabled it). Also, disable navbar doesn't work either. Am I missing something? This is on windows 10 pro v20H2. Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks,

John
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Geisty:
I have been doing that. Long press, go to wallpaper, choose the picture and select lockcreen. This does not update or get rid of the Amazon lock wallpaper.

Is there another step I might be missing. An Amazon app running or service that needs turned off/removed. All I have done is remove lockscreen ads, add vanced, and nova launcher. I have not disabled any Amazon items.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Since it doesn't seem to work setting different home and lock screen wallpapers, did you select "Home and lock screen" from the "Set wallpaper" dialog at the top.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Geisty:
Yes. When I do home and lockscreen, after reboot it shows on the lockscreen but after that it switches back to stock. It seems like after reboot and wakeup something else runs and replaces it with stock.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
The only other thing I can find that may be of use is the Remove Lockscreen Ads tool on page 2 of Toolbox. It mentions in there that it it "Enables compatibility with changing the lockscreen wallpaper". If you haven't run that yet, then do so and try changing your wallpaper again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Geisty:
I did do the remove ads. Oh well, everything else works good so I guess I can live with the lockscreen wallpaper.

Also, still curious if the wall changer was removed because I don't have that option.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Its on mine (v10.1). Its the 4th one down on the right on page 1 - "Lockscreen Wallpaper".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Geisty:
I have that but it only is the Amazon Photo option, the Wall Changer option isn't there from other version I have seen.

I think I did figure it out though. So "Display" setting in options is what is driving the lockscreen and overrides the Nova lockscreen. So all that I needed to do was select the lockscreen wallpaper I wanted under options and then change the homescreen wallpaper through Nova and it is working now.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Glad you had the patience to get it working. (y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Geisty:
Yup, thanks for your help also!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Shalafy73:
Yes, but unlucky I found the culprit, Fire 7 was bought for my daughter and seems it doesn't like parental control, if I use my account everything works fine... Anyone knows a workaround for this problem?

Cheers

Fede