yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] braveheartleo:
That was quick! Thank you. What @blaacksheep has done is good programming practice and I'm glad for it. It's okay, we miss some things here and there but nothing that can't be quickfixed. 😁

Yeah, I was quite surprised that this AmazonDebugger upon close inspection is com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook. 😲 There are some good things coming for FireOS V7, so let's just wait for it. 😁

It's okay no need for apologies. This is just standard error reporting for the improvement of the program and for the benefit of many. :D

So far I have not encountered any other issues in my use case, but maybe that's because I only make use of some of the toolbox functions. I'll report again should I encounter some.

Thank you once again for the great support.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

I'd firstly like to apologize for the late reply.

Generally, in this situation, I'd recommend factory resetting the tablet and immediately blocking OTAs before DeviceSoftwareOTA even has a chance to download and install Amazon app updates. However, if you don't want to lose all your apps and data (can't blame you one bit) you could try unrestricting OTAs (I'd recommend unplugging your router beforehand), and restricting them again. That should clear any apps DeviceSoftwareOTA has downloaded and prevent them from coming back (I'd also recommend toggling off Automatic Updates as well if it isn't already toggled off). Debloat again and you should be good to go.

Please let us know how it goes, and best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
No problem, like you said... any easy fix! But yeah, @blaacksheep is often my voice of reason. He's constantly helped me with oversights and prevented some pretty stupid ideas I've had in the past when it comes to the Toolbox.

As for the debugger, it does have a pretty interesting package name right?

Glad to see your looking out for our fellow peers! I really appreciate it, and I'm sure those fine folks do too! :D

Awesome! Glad to hear everything is running smoothly (for the most part)! Again, thanks a ton for the reports (and for any further ones you may provide in the future)!

It's been a pleasure friend! Hope you're having a great day/night so far!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
Heads-up for list/note makers using Google Assistant:

Google Assistant is killing support for notes and lists integration with third-party apps

Assistant will soon stop working with non-Google notes and lists apps

www.androidpolice.com

Google Assistant third-party Notes & Lists integration is coming to an end

Google Assistant will no longer be able to create notes/lists on third-party apps. Previous notes/lists could disappear as well.

www.androidauthority.com

Google Assistant’s 3rd-party Notes & Lists integration is shutting down

One casualty of the June 20 deprecation is the shutdown of third-party Google Assistant Notes & Lists integration...

9to5google.com
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chupajr:
Hi @Datastream33 , I am seeing this issue running in Ubunto 20.04. I tried in both Python 3.10 and 3.7 environments.

I'm a Python dev so feel free to DM me if you want to get into technical nitty-gritty

❯ ./FTB_Beta_V1.0_Installer
[664837] Error loading Python lib '/tmp/_MEIG3EQmT/libpython3.10.so.1.0': dlopen: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libm.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.35' not found (required by /tmp/_MEIG3EQmT/libpython3.10.so.1.0)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jonny.pl:
@blaacksheep @Datastream33

is it normal, that the Amazon Fire Launcher appears, when i am pushing the back key from the launcher (Nova launcher)?

When i am pushing the "Tab / Change App" Button, the Nova launcher Appears?

On the App Automate i got 2 Flow that are called both Launcher Invoker... I am confused. Also the Launcher Log tells me

"Stopped by block"

Fork

Medie Button

App in foreground?

Fiber stop

stopped by block

Media Button

App in foreground?

Help!

Otherwise can i downgrade the Amazon Fire Version to an older one? I dont want that the Amazon Launcher appears!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It sounds like what happens if you have FireOS v7.3.2.2 or higher and you're using the Custom Navbar Button method of launcher replacement.

If so, YES, it's completely normal. This is due to the Amazon Launcher being a "protected app" and Toolbox not being able to disable it. The only method that has been successful at replacing the launcher is to just not call it. The Home button replacement calls your custom launcher instead of the Amazon Launcher. The Back button, when pressed from the custom launcher screen, will in fact call the previous running app. Unfortunately, the Amazon Launcher app is at the top of that list and will get called when you press Back.

It sounds like you have two instances of the Launcher Invoker flow in Automate. You could try stopping one and see how it behaves. If it doesn't work, restart the flow you stopped and then stop the other one. What I believe you'll find is they both do the same thing and only one of them is needed. If so, it's probably safe to remove one or leave it stopped.

There's no way to downgrade your FireOS version to an earlier version of firmware. Amazon has seen to it that it's not possible (at least not without root privileges). If you have an earlier version of FireOS like V5.x.x.x in an older tablet like a pre-2017 Fire, then you may be able to get root and replace the firmware with generic Android firmware. Just search the site for instructions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jonny.pl:
Yes i was using the CustomNavBar Button Methode.

Earlier i tried the Homebutton method, nur there i had the same problems that the Amazon Launcher appears in some ways.

We got a Fire Hd 10 Pro 2021. Before i updated the Fire Hd 10 there Was installed an eaelier version. I dont know which one...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
A 2021 tablet most likely came with FireOS v8.x.x.x. Your best bet would be to get used to the idiosyncrasies of the workarounds that have been used to bypass Amazon's forced apps and just wait and watch for any news of discovered new vulnerabilities to get root permissions. Even a temp root will allow us to further remove restrictions from the tablets. Otherwise, Toolbox is your one-stop convenient place to get the most up to date workarounds and advice on your fire tablet. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Jumbo100:
While you're modding your Fire tablet, customize your keyboard too:

How to customize your Gboard toolbar and shortcuts

Gboard has plenty of neat functions, with some being easier to find than others. Now, you can change that by...

9to5google.com

... and the text-by-voice mic icon still doesn't work with FireOS
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Stef71:
Hello,

I also got my Fire HD 10 (2021) today and it has the firmware 7.3.1.9. The tablet should serve as a wall tablet to display my visualization of my home automation. Tasker, Fully Kiosk Browser should later run on it. Now I would have questions about what I have to do to get the best out of the tablet. The "Disable Lockscreen" option is clear so far. Use Toolbox 30.3 with Windows 10

From what I've read, I shouldn't update the tablet with a newer firmware, correct? I haven't set up WiFi yet.

I have to say that I tried it today and it worked right away and the tablet was reset to factory settings and now when I run the "Disable Lockscreen" function it always asks me for a screen lock and select "None" and then it doesn't go any further.

Best regards

Stefan
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

You're correct on the firmware. Updates in firmware often bring new "features" and lockdowns of things we like to modify. Also, they're irreversible and can't be undone with a factory reset. Usually, you're best off stopping any firmware updates. With 7.3.1.9, it's likely that the only viable method is by using RethinkDNS to block the web connectivity that the Amazon app uses to apply the updates.

When using the Disable Lockscreen tool, make sure your tablet is awake and screen is on. Once you select "None", look at your tablet's screen. You should see the hidden activity that chooses the lockscreen type come up. If it doesn't select "none" for you and then close, manually tap "none" and close the activity. Do not select "Pattern" unless you're fully aware of the need to factory reset the tablet in order to remove it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Stef71:
Hello and thank you for your answer. I can do what I want but it doesn't change anything. Get this picture displayed and nothing goes further.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hmm... I gather that it just gets stuck there. Is your tablet awake and on? If not, turn it on and enter your pin/password. If that doesn't work, try changing your tablet's lockscreen pin/password to a simple pin like "0-0-0-0" and then trying the lockscreen removal tool again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jfp42:
Hi I tried the Linux Beta installer on Debian Sid/Bookworm (Bookworm is due to be release in 4 days)

It could not get it to work.

Thanks for the great work anyway.

1) Toolbox installer window is front of all other windows.

2) asked to install missing "pysimplegui" and "tqdm" modules, press ok and then stuck on the is screen

hint: See PEP 668 for the detailed specification.

Exception in thread Thread-2 (check_python):

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "threading.py", line 1016, in _bootstrap_inner

File "threading.py", line 953, in run

File "<frozen Installer>", line 329, in check_python

File "<frozen Installer>", line 432, in check_pip

File "<frozen Installer>", line 358, in check_modules

File "subprocess.py", line 369, in check_call

subprocess.CalledProcessError: Command '['python3', '-m', 'pip', 'install', 'PySimpleGUI', 'tqdm']' returned non-zero exit status 1.

Ruuning the install manually you get this:

python3 -m pip install PySimpleGUI tqdm

error: externally-managed-environment

× This environment is externally managed

╰─> To install Python packages system-wide, try apt install

python3-xyz, where xyz is the package you are trying to

install.

If you wish to install a non-Debian-packaged Python package,

create a virtual environment using python3 -m venv path/to/venv.

Then use path/to/venv/bin/python and path/to/venv/bin/pip. Make

sure you have python3-full installed.

If you wish to install a non-Debian packaged Python application,

it may be easiest to use pipx install xyz, which will manage a

virtual environment for you. Make sure you have pipx installed.

See /usr/share/doc/python3.11/README.venv for more information.

note: If you believe this is a mistake, please contact your Python installation or OS distribution provider. You can override this, at the risk of breaking your Python installation or OS, by passing --break-system-packages.

hint: See PEP 668 for the detailed specification.

Closed the toolbox, ran this manually

mkdir '/home/jfp/.local/share/Fire Toolbox V1.0/'

python3.10 -m venv '/home/jfp/.local/share/Fire Toolbox V1.0/'

cd '/home/jfp/.local/share/Fire Toolbox V1.0/'

source bin/activate

python3 -m pip install PySimpleGUI tqdm

~/Downloads/FTB_Beta_V1.0_Installer/FTB_Beta_V1.0_Installer

It then installed successfully but crashed on starting the toolbox.

__pyarmor__

RuntimeError: this Python version is not supported (1:1294)

Main issue is that pyarmor doesn't support python 3.11

#See https://github.com/dashingsoft/pyarmor/issues/873

I could not install python 3.10 to try.

So I used the windows VM fallback.

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Stef71:
I'm assuming that you have to do the whole thing again and again after resetting to factory settings or does it keep the deactivation of the lock screen?

I'll try the PIN assignment and try again.

About the firmware:

In the event that you do an update to the new firmware, the deactivation of the lock screen and the advertising and installation of the Google Play Store will still work, or will that no longer work.

Best regards

Stefan
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi. Doing a factory reset will restore the tablet to factory defaults and will undo everything Toolbox has done. You will need to start from scratch on the tablet with turning on developer options, ADB debugging, lockscreen ads, etc. Sometimes it's simpler to go through that than to figure out how/why the tablet got messed up. It's your choice.

On any firmware update, expect your Toolbox modifications to be removed and replaced with Amazon defaults. You typically will need to run Toolbox again and run through everything. (Another reason to avoid updates!)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mbrittb00:
I have a 2022 Amazon Fire 7 table that is in the compatability list. I have already side-loaded the Google Play store, but am interested in removing the ads and more importantly disabling a lot of the Amazon Bloat aps. How is the best way for me to proceed? Should I remove the side loaded Playstore (and associated apps), Load a new Play store with the Fire Toolbox (over the existing ones), or just skip that step?

Thanks,
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Hi, and welcome to XDA!

I would suggest running Toolbox and using the subtools that you want/need. They're all separate tools and you can run as many as you like. If you have Google Playstore running acceptably, you don't need to run that tool. It won't hurt to run it over what you already have installed if you missed one of the 4-6 apps needed for Google Services. It will just fail to install if an app is already there and more current, but you can skip it if you're happy with what you have.

Be careful running the Amazon debloat scripts. I suggest instead of running the "standard" debloat script, that you run the manual / simple subtool. That way you can individually disable exactly what you want disabled and leave the other apps. You can always re-run the tool later and enable/disable other apps. There is a description of each app in the lower-right and they are color coded green-yellow-red to indicate the relative safety of disabling each.(y)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mbrittb00:
Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drovan:
Anybody have any luck hiding the device dashboard icon in fire OS8 yet?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I'm not sure how important this is, but I know it runs fine on Python 3.10. Maybe there are differences between 3.10 and 3.11. Take a look at the dependency list in the installation folder to see if you have everything it needs to run.

Edit: It doesn't look like this was included in the final build. I think it's just listed in the welcome screens. I'll attach it here. It all applies to Python 3.10.

sudo apt install python3-tk
sudo apt install python3-pip
pip install pysimplegui
pip install multitasking
pip install keyboard
pip install requests
pip install tqdm
pip install keyboard
pip install pyautogui
pip install window-terminal
pip install PIL
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Cpt.mactavish:
Sir,first of all...thanks for the reply.....

I did exactly according to directions u gave when u provided me with directions....reset...debloat.. Immediately blocking step by step...

But they came back again....those apps..

Is there anything to do?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Have you tried RethinkDNS to block OTA Updates? If not, the first link in my signature has a guide on setting it up for that purpose.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Cpt.mactavish:
I read ur signature post...i need to use vpn now and then....is there any other way?

I remember.....when i use complete debloat list....which disables all useless apps including amazon store/shop amazon.... I used not to get any updates-meaning ota blocking used to work......

But this also makes the amazon launcher(yup i use amazon launcher with all ads turned off) say "not registered " msg.....which is ugly..... That's why i use "keep amazon store " debloat list....which keeps amazon store and amazon launcher didn’t have any more "not registered " msg

Is there

Any way to prevent amazon launcher saying "not registered" even with keeping amazon store disabled?? I guess amazon store is causing me getting updates
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Well, there are 2 other ways, each with their own pros/cons.

You could use your router to do the blocking by adding the sites in my blocklist.txt file located in the 2nd link in my sig to you're router's blocking list. (You may or may not have that ability in your router's firmware.) The major con in this is that you are only protected when on your own network. If you logon to a different network's wfi, you are not protected.

The other method is to use the "restrict downloads" method by either using Toolbox or by manually setting your wifi to "metered", meaning that it's limited and not to use it for downloads without asking first. The major con too this method is that eventualy it won't bother asking! Also, most streaming services will fail or at least ask your approval before they'll work. But, you are temporarily protected on any network.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Cpt.mactavish:
How to set restrict downloads method???...Didn't see any such settings in toolbox...i do have to move from wifi to wifi network...(home,library,campus etc...) so 2nd option is the one i should use
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Cpt.mactavish:
@Datastream33

@braveheartleo

Sir,any news on amazon debug app for fireos7
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] fishbellbone:
Hi! I just got an Amazon Fire 10, 11th generation. Found this bc I am incensed by the ads on the screensaver and the limited controls. I'm new to a lot of the language on this page - if I 'install' the Toolbox installer on my roommate's mac book, will I be able to delete without damage to their device?

Also since it's June 2023 - would love a check in if this installer still works w the new tech.

Thank you so much!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Enddo:
the option to disable the home screen and replace it with a custom launcher doesn't seem to work. I've tried Lawnchaire launcher and Nova Launcher and the toolbox says it installed it fine and disabled the amazon launcher. but I'm still stuck with the amazon launcher

is this a known issue?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, could you please remind me which tablet you have? I'm wondering if the option is being displayed when it shouldn't. If your tablet is running FireOS 7.3.2.2 disabling won't work due to Fire Launcher now being a protected app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
This is a tough one. I'm afraid the port was never tested on a Mac before so I'm not sure if it would even work. I unfortunately don't have a Mac or know anyone that does, so it makes it a little complicated...

I'm not sure how to package it, or even run it. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stevejohnson42:
First attempt - Linux Mint xfce v21.1 -- was missing modules ; installed those fine - stuck on error "ADB cannot identify your device due to a missing udev rule ... " - a helpful button with "How to add Udev Rule" -- however - when I click on it ; launches Firefox (my default) , loads my default page and error box pops up again -- ideas ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stevejohnson42:
similar issue on Linux Mint 21.1 xfce 64-b9t
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ravenoutfit:
Solution (perhaps) mentioned here....

https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-linux-tool-fire-toolbox-v30-2.3889604/post-88549393
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] myechophone:
Hi all, can someone share the latest apk for kindle and audible for Fire 10 HD 2011?

I remember one member was kind enough to add a drive link but I am forgetting the name. Thanks in advance
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stevejohnson42:
thanks - tried ; will need to review a bit more - getting stuck after issuing

SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="1949", MODE="0338", GROUP="plugdev"

-- then getting :

ATTR{idVendor}==1949,: command not found

attr shows up in /bin - went there and opened as root and used terminal there - same thing
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Cpt.mactavish:
@Datastream33

Sir,i may have found why i kept getting those updates even though i blocked ota through fallback method (by toolbox 30.3)

When I'm in metered network(which is set to connected wifi by toolbox during procedure) i face no updates....but when i connect to new wifi(while moving between campus/library) it doesn’t stay metered.... It sets to detect automatically.... That's when i get update.....

Is there any way to make it automatically set all new wifi's to metered? Maybe any adb commands?? Or by automate??
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Greetings!

May I ask which version of the port you have? In V1.1, the Toolbox should create a udev rule for you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Woolium:
was trying to set One UI for my launcher but it just gets stuck on this. Help?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeftHand0fGod:
attempted install on kde plasma and got this in konsole

Traceback (most recent call last):

File ".pyarmor/pack/dist/Installer.py", line 2, in <module>

File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 1027, in _find_and_load

File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 1006, in _find_and_load_unlocked

File "<frozen importlib._bootstrap>", line 688, in _load_unlocked

File "PyInstaller/loader/pyimod02_importers.py", line 352, in exec_module

File "<frozen pyarmor_runtime_004083>", line 2, in <module>

RuntimeError: missing license key to run the script (1:10555)

[91103] Failed to execute script 'Installer' due to unhandled exception!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I would try downloading a fresh copy of the installer.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeftHand0fGod:
I did try downloading a fresh copy three times but was faced with the same results unfortunately 😕
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ravenoutfit:
This may not be a helpful post but...

I think I had this error yesterday when I installed on Mint 21. From memory, the advice I recall I found was to make sure the Fire was unlocked, connected and awake when installing the toolbox.

I will double check that later (hopefully still in my browser history) and report back, but for now it might get you going. Suffice it to say that I was able to install and get the toolbox working.

Edit: yes indeed, I'd found my answer earlier in this thread....

https://xdaforums.com/t/windows-linux-tool-fire-toolbox-v30-2.3889604/post-88545615