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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Come to think of it, so did mine. I can see where you'd miss that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kaykasus:
will there be additional launchers beside evie nova and ms?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Great question!

The answer is a confirmed yes! Lawnchair was just added and perhaps other launchers can be added in the near future. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
lol, yeah I kind of missed that. It was more used for debugging and wasn't meant to make it into the release version. I need to stop using msgboxes for debugging... it's obvious i just forget about them when its all said and done. :p
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, the Updater had an issue with determining the file name of the update file so it wasn't able to perform the update, but was luckily fixed in V9.2. :p
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TheFool131:
Hehe I also use msgbox as a way to output info, as long as it works and we eventually see the box to click out of it I think we'll survive as a race :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Fair enough :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TheFool131:
Thank you for the response [MENTION=11055039]Falcon342[/MENTION] We were able to find an answer in post 3683
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mattoz:
Amazon Kids App

I noticed that

Amazon Kids

app now is show up on my HD8 (2020) tablet.

:confused: I can't find this one on the toolbox to disable it. :confused:

I don't know is Amazon Kids was previously called FreeTime.

Sorry is someone posted previously.

I can't read all pages... :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TheFool131:
Have you tried to disable Freetime?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gpgon:
After micro patch, the UI suggested I delete the old version. I had my doubts, and yes, it uninstalled the current version being patched
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ovi.sergiu:
Thank you to everyone who contributed in making and updating the Toolbox.

It is my first time I use it (9.2), and I managed in no time to have Google Play and install apps from Play Store.

Forgive me if I ask something wrong, and also for not knowing too much about developing, but:

1. Is it normal that my Fire HD 10 (2019) could not find system updates anymore? I get „Check for system updates failed” (but running Fire O.S. 7.3.1.7)

2. If I want to choose another language layout for my tablet, when pressing „Languages” under Keyboard & Language, the screen blinks and nothing happens. Could this be a bug after using the Toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
1. Most users of the Toolbox do not want to apply System Updates to their tablets. When you apply a System Update, you give Amazon a chance to undo everything the Toolbox had previously done. If you want the Updates anyway, just connect to the Toolbox and under Modify System Settings, re-enable OTA Updates and possibly Automatic Updates.

2. I think this is caused by Device Setup under Manage Everything Amazon being disabled. Try re-enabling this setting.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] njg:
Hi there, I am also having the "waiting for device to unlock" when trying to restore a backup on a Fire HD 10 (2019). Backup process completed with a confirmation that it was fine. Actually have two backups made today. I reset my tablet and now cannot restore. The Toolbox seems to recognise unlock with other features (including making a backup) but just not restore. I am using 9.2.1

It's a great app otherwise.

It there any way to access data that is stored in a backup?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] javicrack:
Did you fund the solution?

I'm on the same issue.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mwb928:
Dense modifier issue

I have a big trouble after I changed the Density from 240 to 600 on Density Modifier. Now I could not see the screen. Amazon logo pop on for a while after start. Follow with black screen and when press the power button again, very large power off, restart and lockdown appear under dark grey square with black background.

I tried to restore with saved backup but could not unlocked the device with allowed USB debugging, the allowed USB debugging message never pop out on the screen. Could you please suggest the solution how to restore the tablet? I am using Fire toolbox v9.2.1 and my device is Fire HD 10 9th version.

I am very appreciate for your help and I am looking forward to hear from you soon.

Thanks again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] leif2:
i tried installing micro patch but it hung and uninstalled firetool box altogether. now i have to try to reinstall firetoolbox. Or rather, windows apps still see it in programs but no way to launch it anymore so i guess ill remove and reinstall firetool
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] synchron50:
Great tool to support my new HD 10 2019. Kudos to the density modifier as it helps my straining eyes for those pages that don't zoom or wraparound.

Just wondering though about the provided Smart Youtube app. Is it meant to really be installed on a Fire tablet? Once loaded, I can't seem to scroll both horizontally and vertically so its kind of useless. Does vanced do the same thing? It works fine and I don't see ads which makes it better!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
600! Wow that's going to be tiny. Since you cant unlock, you'll probably have to do a recovery and start over. The toolbox offers a Recovery option under Power Options on the second page. I haven't needed this but I think that will restore your Fire to factory. As seen a few posts ago, there seems to be a problem restoring from backup though. You may have to rebuild it manually.

I just tested on my Fire HD10 (2019) and you can re-modify the density back to 240 even when locked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mwb928:
Thanks for blaacksheep quick reply. The problem is Fire toolbox could not be communicated with my HD 10. There is no way to click "ok" on the "allow USB debugging" pop out on the device, even no this pop out from the device.

Is there any special procedures to let Fire toolbox communicate to HD 10 without press "OK" on the pop out "allow USB debugging" on the device. Without pressing "ok", Fire toolbox never let communicated.

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I misunderstood your question. I think your only option is a factory reset. You can do that by powering off your Fire, then press and hold volume up and power button together until the Amazon logo appears, then release both. It should then give you the recovery screen. Using volume up/down buttons, highlight "wipe data/factory reset" then press power. It should perform a factory reset. (Volume up is the button closest to the power button.)

When running Toolbox, check the box that says "Always allow from this computer" when you first connect to ADB.

I'm glad that fixed it for you. Remember to click that box on the first ADB connection and it won't be required anymore on that computer.

If you want to adjust ppi in the future, do it in small increments of <50 until you get what you like. :) You also need to reboot to see the effect.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mwb928:
V9.2.1 Remove Lockscreen Ads is not working on Fire HD 10 9th

After Automate import to Home and follow the setup procedure.

1. Click on right top side hamburger (actually left top side) and select setting.

2. Scroll down to click on "run on system setup".

3. Select enable and check mark occur.

4. Done.

After performed the following procedure, the lockscreen Ads still shows up., reboot stills same.

I am wondering if the Automate app is not working on the HD 10 OS.

Thanks.

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It is working need to go back to the app and activate by pressing start. Scripts ran and the Ads removed. This app limit on 30 run, after need to purchase.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Maybe it's the launcher you choose, or some other thing, but I've never needed to remove the lockscreen ads on 2 Fire HD10's.

The steps I use on a fresh reset are:

1) Disable OTA updates first.

2) Replace The Amazon Launcher with Nova Launcher.

3) Disable all Amazon apps except for Amazon Appstore, Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video, Calculator, Clock, Fire Keyboard, and Shop Amazon.

4) Install Google Services

No ads, no problems with launcher, no Automate, it just works.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Non Mouse:
Does the sideload allow you to install XAPK?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
yep - no automate is a good thing; problem waiting to happen
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm happy I don't need to run it. It seems a rather "kludgy" solution.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jbToo:
Thank you blaacksheep! Didn't know I could skip the Automate kludge!

This would be good to include in the FAQ. Or perhaps a "Best Practices" post that addresses common use cases/configurations. Datastream, what do you think makes sense? With over 3700 items to read in this thread, I sympathize with new users seeking answers to somewhat common questions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] russy23:
I'm going to get the hd 10 of Amazon in next couple of days..seems a bargain for £89

Couple of questions..do I update to latest version of OS..does this tool work with all OS versions..

Also does this tool debloat the tablet..just getting the 32gb version so fully removing stuff would be good..Tia
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
See you're fairly new to XDA so will share a tip: thread search function (with XDA) works a treat and pulls up many posts that would otherwise go unnoticed.

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Disable vs uninstall is largely irrelevant from a 'space' perspective as most pre-installed apps (aka bloat) reside in the system vs user|data partition. You can't access the former without root.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I will admit that the Automate method isn't the best method of removing the ads due to it often dropping the WRITE_SECURE permission, and taking up precious RAM due to always running in the background. These tablets have little amounts of RAM as is. So, Automate may have a bigger impact then I originally thought.

Based on the feedback, I will revise the Lockscreen Ads Removal tool to include a method that doesn't rely on Automate.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Do you know what part(s) actually defeats the lockscreen ads in the method I described?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Parts 1 and 3.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrBlueSky:
Amazon Fire Toolbox

Device's codename: thor
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
3rd gen HDX devices not supported and never will be. You would know this if you searched the thread before posting
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
{duplicate post}
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mwb928:
Could not restore Fire HD10 9th from backup file

I tried many functions on Fire Toolbox V9.2.1 and it is working great on Amazon's Tablets. I changed many stuffs on my Fire HD 10 9th and tried to restore to original flash unit since I backup the system before modification.

I have a problem to restore the unit. HD device communicates normally with my computer without any issues. After presses the "System Backup" tab on Toolbox, I select "Restore Using a System Backup" and execute. Follow by select the backup file location on my computer and a window pop up with "Before we can restore from the backup, please unlock your device & press home button". My HD device already on Home screen which is lot of apps. After press "ok", the running tasks window on the Toolbox shows "Waiting for the device to be unlocked". The small wheel keep on turning and the Toolbox stuck here, looks like the unit never unlock. I tried around half an hour and over one hour without touch anything but still stuck here. The Fire OS version is 7.3.1.6.

My question is what is the unlock mean? Is there any steps I am missing on the back up process?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MitchelGreen:
I have a problem, on the tool box it showed the 3rd installation with the google services failed. Can someone explain to me what to do?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SegAgeS:
I cant open the software. Im getting an error message saying i have more than one adb device connected but i only have one.

One of the devices is showing as 192.168.0.35

Any ideas?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jackpot21:
Ran V9.2 carefully; followed all instruction; received note drivers were installed. At end of install, a box turned up on my screen noting: "Amazon Thor isn't compatible with thr Toolbox. Please plug in a supported Fire Tablet.

Any idea what this means/can you provide guidance?

Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] joeldf:
"Thor" is the device code name for your tablet. And, as the notice tells you, it is not supported by the Toolbox. It's too old. There's nothing you can do but get a newer tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hello friend,

A fix for the problem is coming and this time I can assure you it will hopefully resolve the issue. Went back over the code and realized I only applied the updated method to the tablet restore, and not the restore from computer function. :o
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
Fire Toolbox is pretty slick. Thank you!

A couple questions:

How do I install the Play store? I've looked through everything in Fire Toolbox multiple times and don't see it, and there is nothing on the tablet either.

How do I change the stock wallpaper? It's stuck on Amazon's, and of course going to Wallpaper in settings doesn't work since it's disabled. Is there a way in Nova Launcher? I didn't see any.

After going in the app drawer, clicking the home button doesn't go back to the home screen. I have to instead click the back button. Is this a Nova Launcher issue, or maybe even an option?

And a few things to mention:

I installed Nova Launcher first, then afterwards did the disable all amazon option, but at the end it still said I wont have a launcher (or keyboard) and asked if I wanted to install nova launcher (and swiftkey)

I did the parental hide option but it said afterwards that I'd still need to manually go to settings and enable parental hide, but when I did, it was already enabled.

The directions for Automate say the hamburger menu is at the top right, but it's actually the left.

Before doing anything in Fire Toolbox, with the startup of the brand new tablet, I didn't connect to a network, thus didn't have to register it. But I wanted to check/install any offered OS update from Amazon, but after updating, it then wanted me to register the tablet, with no way to get out of that screen that I can see. I was able to go ahead and start using Fire Toolbox, which of course fixed that problem, though I didn't know beforehand and was a little worried and tried to get out of it. That might be worth mentioning in the directions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't understand. What did you try to install three times using Google Services?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm not quite sure what tablet you have but hopefully I can answer your questions to satisfaction.

1. To install the Play Store please open the Toolbox, Click the Google Services button, read through the information, and when ready click the "Execute Tool" button to start the installation. This will install all services required to run Play Store.

2. The method of changing the wallpaper depends on the device you own. Gens 8 and above have the option of using Prime Photos to change the wallpapers, and gens 7 and below unfortunately don't really have a method of doing this just yet (there is WallChanger but it struggles and often produces undesirable effects). Both tools can be found by clicking the Lockscreen Wallpaper tool on the 1st page of the Toolbox.

A. As for the Manage Everything Amazon tool reporting you won't have a keyboard or launcher (even though you do) is something that occurs simply because there is not check to determine if you actually do (this will changed in the next update as it's something I've noticed and wanted to improve upon).

B. Most of time, the Toolbox cannot automatically enable accessibility services and must be done manually. Weirdly, the Toolbox must have been able to enable it but based on default label values didn't notify that the change was successful.

C. As for Automate, the guide included in the Toolbox was written for an earlier version of Automate that contained the hamburger menu on the right, but the developer (of Automate) changed it to the left with the redesign and I guess it went unnoticed and was never changed in the Toolbox (the Automate method will be replaced in the next update so no worries there).

D. Ok, this has been noted and I'll see what I can do. Thanks!

Hopefully, you are satisfied with the answers provided. If you have any further questions please do let me know and please have a great day! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Datastream33 beat me to it, but I've left my response below in case it helps in some way.

It's included in "Install Google Services".

Since you use Nova Launcher, just long press on a blank spot on the screen and select Wallpaper at the bottom.

I haven't heard of this issue and cant replicate it on my Fire HD10. Maybe someone else is familiar with this problem.

The steps I use on a fresh reset are:

1) Disable OTA updates first.

2) Replace The Amazon Launcher with Nova Launcher.

3) Disable all Amazon apps except for Amazon Appstore, Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video, Calculator, Clock, Fire Keyboard, and Shop Amazon.

4) Install Google Services

Yeah, It was that way when I did it too.

If you follow the procedure I just gave you, you can skip the whole Automate installation step. The lockscreen ads will be gone.

Most people here do not want to do an Amazon System Update for fear of them disabling our ability to disable their "features". In answer to the second part of your comment, when you first power up a Fire HD, select the language. When it says to Connect to a Wireless Network, select any network, but don't give it a password. Instead go back a screen and there will be a new option to skip that step.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
Thanks a lot for the answers.

1. There's no "execute tool" option there. All I have undwer Manage Google Services is:

Google Accounts - o Add Account o Manage Accounts

Clear Data/Cache for Play Services - Execute

Uninstall Play Serices - Execute

I did try Add Account, and it reported OK and popped up that I'd have a sign in on my screen, but I did not. Is that what's supposed to install the Play store?

2. I have a brand new Fire HD 10. I disabled Prime photos. Is that the only way to change the wallpaper? If so, I guess I can renable it, change wallpaper (just want a blank screen), and disable it again?

FYI, I edited my post immediately after posting to add this, but seems you had already started replying, so didn't see it:

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I don't have Install Google Services; just manage (see my reply above). Hopefully the minor OS update didn't install a block.

Duh. I knew that. Brainfart.

I did that originally, but then later on after connecting to my network to do the update, it was stuck connected with no way to forget it, change connection, or turn off WiFi.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
1. These options have been made available because the Toolbox sees that Google Services is already installed on your device. Try Uninstalling Play Services from the Google Services (Manage) subtool and then re-installing. That should remove the culprit and allow a complete installation of Play Store and its services.

2. As stated by [MENTION=10902211]blaacksheep[/MENTION], if you want to change the wallpaper you can do so from Nova Launcher directly.

3. I suppose that would be an issue with Nova? I'm not entirely sure to be honest.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
1. That worked, but I had never installed Google Services to begin with because I was never was given the option to. The only option I ever had for GS was "Manage". It mistakenly thought I had GS installed.

FYI, also when i did the remove, it gave a pop up about disabling admin for Find My Device, but that wasn't in the list under Admin. Maybe because I never had GS installed.

3. Just for info for anyone, when I installed Nova, I selected the option for the button to open the app drawer, vs. the swipe up.

I've got something else going on too. I installed the Xfinity Stream app and any time I press Get Started, it crashes/exits.

And on the laucher, besides the home button not working, the recent apps button doesn't either.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mwb928:
Hi Datastream33,

Thanks for the quick reply and I am looking forward on the update which could restore from computer.

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
One thing I've noticed with Nova Launcher is that it doesn't put icons for new apps on the desktop on the Fire tablet. The setting to do that has no effect. You always have to look in the apps drawer and copy the icon to the desktop. You may have had the Play Store all along but no icon on the desktop because you never looked in the app drawer for it.

Personally, I prefer having the space for 1 more shortcut over the drawer button, but I've done it both ways with no troubles.

Because the Fire tablet is not a Google certified device, there are some apps that just don't work. This may be one of them.

There is something not right with that. I don't know if it can be cured by trying another launcher then switching back or not. It's a thought.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Slickone_:
I did look in the drawer. it wasn't there. Again, I never had the option to install it.

That's actually the main reason I bought. If it's not going to work, I'll try to return it. Can anyone confirm?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I just tried installing the Xfinity app. When I click Get Started, it launches my browser (Firefox) and wants me to sign in. I can't proceed any further without an Xfinity account. Maybe you disabled the Silk browser included in Amazon Services and didn't install another from the play store. If that's the case, try installing a browser.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] j71rivera:
When I installed Netflix it never takes my un/pw keeps saying they are incorrect. I log in just fine with them from my computer on incognito mode to make sure i dont log in with them to check.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] taker-`:
hello guys,

i installed playstore (google services) and also the "hybrid apps (netflix and disney+) with that tool. i also "disabled everything" from amazon. (set to automatic). than i installed the google assistant and removed alexa.

automatic updates and ota updates are still enabled.

also i installed the nova launcher (prime) and swiftkey.

everything is working fine now...but i cant run disney+ and netflix...also prime video isnt here. and the playstore version says, that my device isnt compatible. netflix doenst give me the option to install it over playstore.

and i want "pokemon tv". installed from playstore...nothing is working.

it all force closes, or it pops up a message...no connection to amazon app store or something....

now i dont know what to do. can someone help? :)

thx