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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
This delay seems to have been added in a recent update to the tablets. I'm guessing its purpose is to decrease the usability of custom launchers and make them inconvenient to use. Currently, there isn't a way around it and I'm not sure when a solution will be found. I've tested some things out and have come back empty handed. However, I know there is a way around it that just hasn't been found yet... there always is! :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Elemaster55:
Shazam recognized the song I tried promptly (Pompeii by Bastille). I can connect to the smart speakers via Bluetooth (one Echo, one Google Nest) with no issues. On the Nest Mini, as well as my Pixel 3 XL, it doesn't "listen" for the music so much as it sees music playing and uses the metadata for the track to read off the title and artist (I can confirm this due to having some tracks with custom naming conventions).

I'm not sure if it's cause the two devices it works on are Google devices or because the one it doesn't work on is not stock Android. It's not a huge deal, was just nice to have the option if that makes sense. The Assistant on the Kindle doesn't play as nice with the media functions and opening/closing apps as the stock Alexa, but that's always been more a minor issue for me.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] killercorny:
I´ve had this issue too, but solved with this adb-commands:

1 . adb shell

2. pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.firelauncher

3. pm enable com.teslacoilsw.launcher

4. reboot
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Elemaster55:
For what it's worth, my Kindle now seems to have both Alexa and Google Assistant working on it. I'm not complaining, at all, but if I'm correct that isn't what is supposed to happen?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JeansenVaars:
Thanks, the tool worked great on Kindle Fire 10' 9th generation. I used it to remove lockscreen ads, YouTube vanced and install google playstore (I needed Slack app). Only thing I am concerned about is that my tablet now reports to google and amazon
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] toystory:
Got error in adb command

"Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=9486, uid=2000, package uid=32083"

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lovemesomeandroidyo:
welp, still at a loss here. ive reset the tablet (2017 hd8), and when I start to install services using the toolbox, swiping down crashes the tablet and it goes immediately into the lock screen. is this a common issue?

EDIT - omfg... it was the density edits all along.........
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Are you perhaps on a tablet running 7th gen or older?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] toystory:
I am Fire HD 10 (2017)

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Alright, so we actually need to perform a few more steps before we can go a head and try the fix brought forth by [MENTION=7617241]killercorny[/MENTION]. So to begin:

1. Open the Toolbox and head on over to the second page.

2. Select the Sideload Apps tool.

3. Click on browse and navigate to the System Apps Remover subfolder.

4. Double click the SystemAppsRemover.apk and then hit the Sideload button.

5. Once this is complete, head on over to the first page of the Toolbox and select the ADB Shells tool.

6. Execute the Standard Shell and type the following commands:

adb shell run-as com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook pm hide com.amazon.firelauncher

pm enable com.teslacoilsw.launcher

reboot

I hope this helps and please report back if this actually works. Best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] toystory:
Thanks for the reply ,will try tonight
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem. Best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
We are getting there...

What's up guys? I hope everyone is having a fantastic night.

Now, I wanted to jump on here and inform you all that the port to VB is almost done. We have 3 remaining tools before the port will be completely done and up to date!!!! :victory:

These tools include:

Screen Capturing

System Backup

User Management

I'm trying my best to finish a tool a day. With this in mind the tools should be complete in 3 days. Now, here is the complete plan for the port release.

I recently bought myself a 7th gen tablet to help me debug and test tools with the older generation devices so that's something I'm happy to say. This has allowed me to determine if a feature is going to work for all gens (not just 8 and above). So, I'm thinking that I will test all tools on old and new gen and determine if everything is working as intended. I will also need some help with a test build because its important to be able to make sure tools work for others and can run under different hardware and environments correctly and efficiently before the official release. If you are interested I will create a post in a few days regarding this (requesting testers) and if you are willing and interested could you reply to that post? Thanks!

I also want to thank everyone for your continued support and patience! I'm so excited to officially release the port! :D

More to come in the next following days regarding progress! Please stay tuned! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Vivigens:
I am ready for instructions! Having a FireHD10 (7.Gen) and a FireHD10 (9.Gen)

The 9Gen-Device is running without problems. Although it is a subsidized device I was able to remove all annoying advertisement.

Ready if you`re...

Greetings from Germany!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fiddich29:
Okay thank you! Got it to work!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi,

So nice to have a software developer like you, you go out of your way to help people when they need it. My issue is that I don't know nearly as much as you do about the android platform. Be Blessed ?

David
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Fantastic, I'm happy to hear that! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm just doing what I love most! Giving a helping hand to hopefully make the tablets the best they can be. Everyone has been so caring and nice on here it's impossible to not pay that forward! ;)

It's ok if you don't know a lot about Android now. One day you will... :D

Stay awesome David!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend,

I'm not sure what instructions you'd like to receive. Can you please help me understand better? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jottect:
On 2nd command, when I try to enable teslacoil, I'm getting this:

Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: attempt to change component state from pid=3813, uid=32067, package uid=10033

Thank you for your help!

P.S. But the first command worked, and now after reboot, whenever I press the home button I get "The requested action is not permitted. Check Parental Control Settings and retry."

Please advise wisely!

Thank you!

Edit: I managed to 'unhide' firelauncher and now i'm back to initial state...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JeansenVaars:
Hi all, questions:

1. Installing google services + google play store -- Does it increase cpu usage and google reporting services?

2. Do I lose battery life and duration by having google and amazon spying on me for more stuff in my tablet?

Thanks for the insights
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Vivigens:
Same here!

Sorry. Should mean that I am excited about the new Tool and am ready to test on several Devices!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gaz0x5C:
Hi, thanks for the tool, it's worked great at removing the bloat and lockscreen ads. One issue I have now though is that I can't change the Device Language. I changed it from English (UK) to English (US) before I used the Tool, but now when I press on Keyboard & Language -> Languages to change it back, the screen just flashes back to the Device Options page.

It's not the end of the world as I've changed the time format to UK/24hrs and I've installed Swiftkey as a UK keyboard... those are the only things I've found it changed so far.

Thanks again!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] trav06:
The toolbox identifies my HD10 2019 as an HD8 2018, can that cause any problems and/or is there a way to get it to correctly identify my tablet?

Also, I enabled the alpha channel in updates and when I run the updater it says 6.52 is the latest. After completing the update me version still shows as 6.5 and the 6.52 update is still available in the update section, like it didn't apply. Is there somewhere I can download a full install of the latest alpha rather than going through the updater?

Thanks for all the work you put into this!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] sdtqwe4ty:
fire 0s 6.3.1.4 on fire HD 8(most recent one) installing google services shows me a blank screen on the google play store

edit:google plays protect notification on lock screen gave me access to google account login.

edit2: there's no option to add another google account
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] starbiker99:
I am having the same issue with my older 2017 Fire HD. I can't go to the 2nd page. The toolbox closes when I click to do so. I noticed my newer gen closes as well. I am using the Alpha2 version of the toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Currently, the first page of tools are the only ones that are accessible. The second page of tools are currently being developed. They will hopefully be available soon... Please stay tuned!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] starbiker99:
Thanks! Keep up the good work!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Fallon:
Bug report, 6.5 alpha 2. I went to install a custom launcher & selected Nova Launcher. I saw a message about it failing (presumably because I already have it installed). But then got a popup saying The operation completed successfully. Pretty sure I know why it failed, but it gave a fail message followed by a different context contradictory success message.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SageWilliams:
Hey everyone, I could not see a definitive answer for this but does this tool require a unlocked bootloader?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
You can use the Toolbox with a locked bootloader :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Do you happen to know what the message said?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Burnhill:
Is there any logging for the tool anywhere? I can't get the manage everything amazon working, but I can't tell what the issues are as can't scroll the window or can't seem to find any logs.

And is Fire 8 (2017) same as Fire HD 8 (2017)? It says that the first is supported but my device comes up as Fire HD 8 (2017).
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BigJ2280:
This program is Amazing!

I have had mixed results with getting the Google Voice Assistant to replace the Alexa voice assistant on my Fire Tablet. I did get it to work a few times and once with it having the ability to activate Google Assistant by saying "OK, Google" when the tablet was unlocked. But I can't seem to replicated my success.

Should we not have google play store installed and up-to-date first?

It seems like there is a file that isn't up-to-date or something which is now allowing it to work properly. Any help would be appreciated and once again an amazing program!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortunately, there are no logs and the tool doesn't log. However, the VB version hopefully will have the ability to do so in the near future. ;)

As for the Fire 8 (2017) it is indeed the same exact tablet. It was just named a little different for a reason I can't remember. I hope that made sense...

I'm not sure if you are aware but the Toolbox is currently being ported to Visual Basic and might perform better. If you are interested in trying out the port of the Toolbox... You can find it here.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I believe you might be right. Do you think it could be Play Services? Because I know play services updates itself to the latest version and this could be why it works some time later, rather then after executing the tool from the Toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BigJ2280:
Yea I am not sure what might be the issue. I am trying to make a YouTube video about it so everyone can benefit from this amazing program and feature but I need to be sure that it works and it consistently works. I will keep trying. Each time I start with a factory fresh tablet. I think I have tried all possible combinations but I could be missing something. Also the one time I did get it working with "OK google" I was able to turn Alexa back on and use both. Now that is badass.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Gaz0x5C:
If anyone else is wondering, I found that restoring Everything Amazon, changing the language back to UK English, and then removing Everything Amazon again. Interestingly, it's again not letting me change the language, but as it's set to UK English I'm happy!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datblkbro:
Could I use this tool even tho I'm unlocked and on the lineage Rom. I just want the 2 hybrid apps
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yes sir, you might need to enable safe mode in the Toolbox though. I'm not sure how LineageOS compares to FireOS when it comes to device detection in the Toolbox. Please see if the Toolbox is able to detect your device first and foremost. If not, please open the directory where you extracted the Toolbox and double click the TBShell.bat file and at the prompt type (press enter after):

/sm

This will enable Safe Mode (Turns off device detection) allowing you to use your tablet with the Toolbox if device detection doesn't pick it up itself. Best of luck and let me know if you need further help! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] trav06:
Feature Idea

There are some Amazon apps I like having such as Amazon Prime Video, maybe the Kindle app. However, if I try to leave those apps enabled and login to them it kicks me back to the built-in Amazon account login page, rather than just logging into my account on that specific app. I don't want to login to the built in Amazon account because then my lockscreen ads will enable (I did not disable these via the toolbox, but since I'm not logged into an Amazon account on the tablet, they are not displaying).

I tried disabling Amazon Prime Video via the toolbox and then installing it via the Play Store, but because the Prime Video app had been disabled, the Play Store version also wouldn't work.

So, is it possible to make Amazon apps that people want to install available either via hybrid apps or enable their installation via the Play Store?

Related question: Will hybrid apps installed via the toolbox update via the Play Store?

In case it matters, I'm using the HD10 2019.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi trav06,

I just wanted to reply to post, you make some very good points in there. And of course I'm sure not trying to take anyone's side, I'm just speaking for myself. Just think where all of us fire tablet owners would be without the availability of this great app. I've always just taken it for what it is, ' a work in progress '.

David
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Davy49:
Hi Datastream,

I hope & pray that this finds you well & highly favored, I have the fire 7 (2019 Edition) tablet, this morning I was once again wanting to sideload two of the app's that are contained in the sideload folder. These are micro g & vanced you tube apk's, when I tried to sideload micro g I received an error prompt shoeing up on the toolbox window, so I gave up trying to sideload either one of them. Has any other member reported that to you, I'll be honest with you and admit I didn't perform a search about it. Once again,,THANK'S SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR TIME & EFFORT'S ON THIS GREAT APPLICATION !!

David ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wildcat777:
Great tool you’ve created here mate,10 out of 10...

Is there any way to get tap to wake the screen to work on the tablet?,I know there are apps but they’re useless.

Anyway great work and thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] larryxw:
I have been very happy with the installation of this toolbox for my Kindle Fire HD 10 (2019). Yesterday, February 9th after the Amazon system update, I now have seen random ads appearing while I am using my tablet. Does anyone else notice this issue?

The ads are random. One appeared while I was reading on the kindle app. It is an ad at the bottom of the screen. At other times, I am taken to my web browser, and a tab is opened for Yahoo.

UPDATE: I think these ads were actually triggered by cookies on a couple of websites. I have deleted the cookies and related data. Hopefull that solves the problem.

UPDATE: Even after deleting the cookies.data, the ads still pop up. HELP please!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
When these ads appear, do they take up the entire screen or just a portion of it?

P.S: Do you happen to have Automate installed?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
There might be a way. I'm not entirely sure. Unfortunately, I'm not with my tablet at the moment. Later tonight, I will see if there is compatability. Stay tuned! ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hm, thank you for the report. :D

I'm guessing Manage Everything Amazon is removing something that the tablet requires for language alteration. Again, thanks for the report!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] larryxw:
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The ads appear on just a portion, near the bottom of the screen.

Other times, it will glitch for a moment, then open a web browser to Yahoo main page.

And other times it has opened a video for a commercial. when I am in an app.

I do not have Automate installed.

Here is a screenshot:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Flat-Eric:
First, thank you for the great tool!

Unfortunately, I have the problem that sometimes some of the disabled Amazon apps appear again in the launcher.

Then I have to deactivate them again.

Anyone else notice this problem?

Fire HD 10 (2019) - latest Update
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yes, unfortunately this is an ongoing issue. I'm trying various methods currently to see if this issue can be resolved. Hopefully, soon something will come along. Until then I'm afraid we will need to reapply changes from the Toolbox until it is resolved. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, these ads don't look like any ad I've ever seen. The layout of them is quite interesting. Did you happen to clear all data from any browsers you are using? Have you installed any apps lately? You said this started occurring after an OTA Update, exactly how long after?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Boo-Hoo:
Hi again,

did you find any workaround for mentioned issue?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] larryxw:
I cleared the data on the Chrome browser which is what I use on the tablet. And the same issues continue with the ads. I was notified of the system update on Sunday morning. But I think this is probably related to websites that I visited the day before when I tried to download apks.

I think I am going to factory reset and re-run the toolbox after that :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] muzicman82:
Apologies if this isn't the right place to ask this question...

I ran the utility on a 9th Gen Fire HD 10. I believe all is good except the Navigation Bar doesn't have any icons... which is very confusing for the user. Is there a way to enable icons on the bar? It's just a black bar. On the homescreen of Nova Launcher, I don't see the bar but there is an invisible Home button.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Weird... it sucks to hear that you need to factory reset. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Invisible navigation bar? Well, that can't be a good thing! Let's see if we can get this issue resolved. Can you access the Modify System Settings on VB Toolbox, or batch Toolbox? If so, I would recommend switching the status of the navigation bar to Disabled and then Enabled. This hopefully should fix the issue.

If you prefer to input a command instead, open the Toolbox and execute a Standard Shell. Then type the following commands:

To disable navigation bar:

settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=

wm overscan 0,0,0,0

To enable navigation bar:

settings put global policy_control immersive.navigation=*

wm overscan 0,0,0,-190
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Amazon Fire Toolbox V6.5 (Alpha Build 3)

What's going on everyone?

I hope everyone is having a terrific day so far!

Today marks the release of Amazon Fire Toolbox Alpha Build 3. In this alpha, the second page of tools have been added... this includes:

Parental Control Hide

Remove Lockscreen Ads

Screen Capturing

Sideload Apps

System Backup

User Management

Youtube Clients

If you'd like to download and test Alpha build 3 you can find it here. Please report back any issues you may find, or any bugs you may encounter directly on the forum or in a PM. Remember, this is an alpha build and is only provided for evaluation purposes only. There could be bugs or issues that could hinder your experience, so please proceed with this in mind. Thank you!

Please note that some features will have issues with generations 7 or below, and will be fixed in the next update. If you come across any issues yourself please do let me know and I will do my best to resolve them. In addition, the issue with older gens stating "Failure" after a successful operation has been fixed and should now reflect a success if successful, or a failure if there was a failure.

Here is the link to the virus total scan if you are interested.

NOTE: This will be the last alpha release, meaning the next release will be the very first stable build. Once the first stable build is released new features will be developed and added.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MosesXIII:
Hello. I am on a Fire HD 10 (7th generation). Firmware is 5.4.1.0.

I've installed the Fire Toolbox version 6.5 and have installed the google play store successfully, as well as removed some of the default stuff. So that all works for me. However, when I go to the Modify System Settings in the toolbox, I get an error, "Invalid number. Numeric constants are either decimal (17), hexadecimal (0x11), or octal (021)." This error repeats itself once, the two messages covering the first button entirely. If I click this button, it refreshes the menu and seems to do nothing else. If I click the second option (automatic system/app updates), the toolbox just crashes. This is a problem since I don't want to connect my tablet to the internet until I can prevent it from updating.

I went through all the steps in your video to enable the toolbox on my windows 7 PC. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] larryxw:
No worries. It all went smoothly and the best news: No Ads!!

Everything works smoothly. However, there is a problem in regard to calendar apps other than Google Calendar. I like using Business Calendar 2. But I also have tried using multiple third party calendar apps. The same problem: None of them show any of my google calendars. So they are completely blank. The only calendar app that I can use that shows all of my google calendars is the Google Calendar app. Is that because of the Amazon calendar? I have removed all apps Amazon so it is not on the device so I don't know why this is happening.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stevejohnson42:
I have found that by disabling certain Amazon apps , 3rd party apps do not work .. I have the calendar and mail apps still shown and active .. believe for that reason
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] larryxw:
That did the trick. Thanks for the help!