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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] BSH1969:
"Amazon Maverick isn't compatible with the toolbox."

:mad:

How do I fix this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MECH_TECH:
Mine did the same thing. I uninstalled Google play store. Rebooted the tablet and installed it again waited about 1/2 an hour then tried and it worked.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
I just did my HD 10 2019 with Maverick? No problems at all. Did you download the newest toolbox 10.1?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
Has anyone figured a way to remove that new Alexa Device Dashboard icon that sits right in the way on the lower left-hand side of your tablet :mad: It is so annoying!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
I asked the same question twice before and no one has answered. I hope you get an answer. Yes, it's very annoying.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
I have a feeling Amazon has this one locked up pretty good :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] big_smile:
Are all changes by this tool reversible (e.g. I can return the tablet back to its factory condition).

Also, does the tool to remove the ads on the home screen still work? I've got a Kindle Fire 7 2019 for my uncle and the ads just confuse him no end.

My device: Kindle Fire 7 2019
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
YES. All the changes made by Toolbox are reversible with a factory reset. And YES, all the lockscreen ads can still be removed. Its done without Automate, a tool that's no longer in favor for various reasons.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I've seen this question before but since I disabled OTA updates, I'm still running v7.3.1.2 and have never had that Alexa Devices icon. I know @Datastream33 put an option to remove it in Toolkit under Manage Everything Amazon, but I don't know if it works under all circumstances seeing that at least 2 of you have this problem. Maybe he'll see this and respond. :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, how's it going?

All changes made by the Toolbox are indeed reversible by a factory reset. In addition, ads can be removed via the Lockscreen Ads Remover. :D

Hope this helps!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] User74:
Can I install apps from the playstore in Freetime with fire toolbox?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Carz73:
I'm glad to find this app but am I right it does not support installing Google Services and Play Store to the child profile? What about the other features this app supports? Also only for the main profile?

Reason I asked is because according to this post, it appears it's possible to install the manual way to the child profile just like to another profile as explain in this guide.

If multiple profiles cannot be supported, should I still use this app for the main profile and then the manual way for the child profile?

Will appreciate a quick heads up as I'm running out of time to setup and wrap 2 x Fire HD 8 Kids Edition 2020 10th Generation purchased as Xmas gift for my kids.

Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
I guess in a way I don't have the problem now. Not sure what I even did but I messed around with ToolBox 10.1 today and now I still have that icon but it doesn't work anymore!!! I'm happy :cowboy:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jcp2:
It is disabled on mine, but the icon is still there :( Tapping on the icon does nothing, so I know the dashboard app is disabled. I just really want the icon to be removed. It sticks out like a sore thumb.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
Small piece of black electrical tape works ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
The tiny size of nit some people choose to pick, never ceases to amaze me.;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dweezle:
I just bought my wife a 2019 Fire 10. It arrived with Fire OS 7.3.1.2 installed and OS 7.3.1.7 as update. Would updating to 7.3.1.7 interfere with the functioning of Fire Toolbox 10.1? I have the same Fire tablet and was running OS 7.3.1.6 when I made all my Toolbox changes. That worked okay. Is there any benefit or drawback to updating to 7.3.1.7 on these tablets?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
There's two schools of thought on this.

1) Keep the updates enabled and always update to latest version for security and bug fixes. The drawback to this is that every time Amazon updates, you risk reverting changes made by Toolbox, interface changes, new icons and programs (Alexa Devices), lockscreen ads returning, and launcher problems. You'll have to rerun Toolbox to fix these if its possible.

2) Disable OS updates to avoid all of this and to retain the possibility of gaining root in the future. Most root exploits only work on earlier versions of the firmware.

Which route you choose depends on your situation and what you want to do with your tablet. I know that you don't have to deal with the Alexa Devices icon in earlier versions of FireOS.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
Works on the engine check light also ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dweezle:
"You'll have to rerun Toolbox to fix these if its possible."

That's my concern. I guess I'll just go with her OS version as it came. I'll keep checking back here to see if folks have any problems with the newer OS versions.

I'm

waaay

past rooting any device. I used to spend weeks trying to cookbook root into my phone or tablet. I never had the basic knowledge and would just follow some XDA guru until it I got it. For these tablets it just isn't worth the effort.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Carz73:
Ok found out Fire Toolbox don't support multiple profiles but I've managed to install the 4 required files to my child profile manually as shared in the link above. I wasn't sure if different versions of the files to what was installed by Fire Toolbox would cause conflict so I used ML Manager to extract the installed apks instead. Trying to figure out how to transferred these files was a pita. The guide using Swiss Transfer I figured was for unrestricted account so I didn't try it. I tried using "File Manager" app by "Rhythm Software" but SMB over network didn't work. I ended up just copying the file to SD card which can be accessed in child profile if a file manager is added to freetime unlimited. I did have to purchase RocketApps so that Play Store installed apps can be added and accessed from child profile. This is as far as I've done for now so still figuring stuffs along the way.

I would love to know if all 3 google services other than Play Store would be automatically updated overtime and also if I could have gone ahead to install the latest versions instead.

Thanks @Datastream33 for the great app! I hope you would soon support multiple profiles as I've seen may posts from parents with the same requirements i.e. to have Google Play Store installed in child profile. It would have been so much easier than manual methods.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gb1999:
Hi all,

Is it possible to install the playstore on all profiles? Including my kids ones? I want to give them access to a couple of apps that aren't available on the amazon app store but it seems like a lot of work unless the toolbox can help? I'm thinking I may just give them an ordinary profile rather than the kids one.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrCookieBin:
I have a 9th Generation Fire HD 10, with Fire OS 7.3.1.7

Your Fire Toolbox 10.2 doesn't seem to install the google play store. Is this a bug?

I tried to install "Google Assistant", which installed a bunch of framework stuff. If I open the "google" app, it says I need google play services. But there's no way to install it cause none of the menu items say "Install Google Play" or "Install Google Play Services". When I click "Google Assistant", the display flickers, and then it goes back to whatever screen I was on. Almost like it's crashing over and over again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] pepi4:
Weird problem with my Fire HD 10 2019

I have two pages ... One is the programs and the other is my Home screen. When I'm on the program page I have a clock, WiFi, and temp icons at the top. When I go to my Home page they are missing? Any ideas what would cause this? Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
You should have a box at the top that says "Google Services" (Manage) and one of its options should be "Install Play Services".
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ujkim98:
Thank you for your tips. I successfully removed ad lock screen, amazon apps.

By the way, could you guys recommend some light and fast browsers for Fire hd 8(2018)?

I tried Chrome, Mint browser, Opera mini, Fire fox from Google play store, but they were all too slow to use :(

Thanks in advance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] stuart0001:
This looks like a fantastic tool but I have a query regarding updating. I am going to buy a Fire 7 tablet for my mother-in-law & will be running this to install Google stuff & make like stock Android etc but I won't be around again for 6 months & am concerned that Fire OS updates or other updates may cause issues for her in the meantime. What are thoughts on this? I don't want to leave her with an unusable tablet as she isn't tech savvy at all, to sort any issues
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Have you tried the Silk Browser that's included with FireOS. (The default browser.) I'm sure that's pretty much optimized to run on the tablet. You can activate it with Toolkit by going to Manage Everything Amazon and enabling Silk Browser.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
In your case I would strongly recommend that you disable OTA updates in Manage System Settings. These updates are where new Amazon apps and changes get installed without asking you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mdumka:
Hi There, everything is working great ... but when I go to the Play Store all of my family purchases will not show up.

Is there a step I am missing?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] SCOTTROBERTSPLUMBER:
Thank You Worked great
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Try installing and signing in to Google Play Games. That seems to have fixed a few problems related to paid apps not properly being reported in the Google Play store.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] upad123:
2 questions for Fire HD 10 2019 version, expert here please help,

home and recent button not working after Nova launcher install, how to fix it?

how to remove Nova and go back to original fire launcher?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Awesome! Glad to hear! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jordanwf:
Install appeared to go smoothly and Google Play Store Icon appeared on the Kindle Fire HD 10 (9th Generation). However when I attempt to open the Play Store after logging into my google account it displays:

"Checking for Updates...

This may take a few minutes"

Followed by:

"Something Went Wrong

Try again later"

The only option is to click a cancel button at the bottom of the screen which repeats the process of Checking for Updates. Any suggestions? Should I restore the kindle and start over?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Assuming its an issue with incompatible Play Services being installed. The Google Services tool will be the next tool to be reworked and should resolve issues like this. The best thing I can recommend would be to uninstall Play Services (can be done in the Google Services (Manage) subtool, and reinstall. Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortuently, @Falcon342 is correct. You may need to perform a Factory Reset to resolve the issue with the navbar not working. This will also revert everything and reset your launcher back to Fire Launcher.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
nvm
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jordanwf:
Actually clearing the play cache seems to have everything working correctly.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Oh, well that's good to hear! Nice job friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] vipergrm:
Does Family Link work by any chance on V10? I still can't get parental controls working unfortunately. Is there an Amazon app I can install to at least get the Amazon parental control app working? Thanks!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DCWuk:
@Datastream33 - Thank you et al for this amazing toolbox... (y)(y)(y) I've been tracking this thread for a while before deciding whether to purchase Fire tablets for the children. Not wanting to be held hostage by the Amazon ecosystem, your latest version of the toolbox made the decision easy in the end!

However, I am having the same issue as @jordanwf on both tabs. Clearing the Google Play cache provides a temporary solution, but the "checking for updates" loop comes back when opening Google Play after a while (day or two?). I just need to use the toolbox to clear the cache again each time I want to add a new app through the Google Play store, so no huge problem when you consider how amazing the Fire Toolbox is!

@jordanwf - Are you using parental controls? I haven't registered the tabs with Amazon services at all - before connecting to WiFi, I used the toolbox to disable OTA updates, etc, installed Microsoft Launcher, de-bloated everything Amazon, and then installed Google Services.

However, the chidlren's Google accounts are registered as part of my Google Family account - so this might be causing some "approval" issues as I can't install Google Family Link either. It may be that I need to somehow de-link their accounts from my Google Family... Following the hint to install and sign in to Google Games (although more to do with apps showing in the library?), this isn't allowed on the tabs either because of the parental controls.

The Fire HD10s are on different versions (7.3.1.0 and 7.3.1.2) which I've not updated as not sure about future rollback implications (although I need advice to balance this against getting the latest security patches).

I'll report back if/when I've managed to remove the Google Family parental controls...

(But thanks again for an awesome toolbox!)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DCWuk:
@vipergrm - Seeing that you're trying to use Family Link as well, are you having the Google Play "checking for updates" loop when opening Google Play (after 24hrs between use)? I'm just trying to establish whether Family Link is affecting Google Play...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MECH_TECH:
How did you get a second profile on it? What type of profile is it? I'm trying to sort out getting childrens profile working so i can get their profiles on each tablet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] synchron50:
Just wondering if I install Nova or any of the other launchers with the toolbox, will it always replace the Fire launcher? Can they both live together and can I just launch, say Nova from the Fire launcher? I just want access to better Android widgets and animated screensavers and even though no Toolbox function has failed me yet, I'd hate to be forced to restore to factory settings in case something does mess up like from what I've read here (i.e. missing nav buttons).

Also, I'm OK with the Fire homescreen except for the New Items on top. Any way to disable those (Amazon Insider, Washington Post shortcut)?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] dracker247:
fixed nevermind
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jd45321:
I'd recommend Bromite. Note, you can add it through F-Droid and it will automatically update itself.

https://f-droid.org/

In F-Droid, add the Bromite repository:

https://fdroid.bromite.org/fdroid/repo
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] faenyx:
Amazon fire 10 tablet. Been working fine with toolbox for months. Now all kg a sudden my home/back buttons at the bottom are gone. I can still press them, just the visibility of the button (the triangle/circle/square) are gone.

Help? I'd prefer not to factory reset so I don't have to download all my kids games again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Carz73:
It's child profile. I have FHD8K 2020/10th Gen so it comes with Freetime Unlimited. I'm prompted to create one right after logging in to Amazon during initial setup. Additional child and adult profiles can also be created via the settings.

How to get Play Store on child profile or another adult profile is the same as the manual steps described earlier. Hopefully this tool will one day support it.

Apps notifications whether from Amazon (Messenger Kids) or Play Store (WhatsApp) don't seems to work with child profile so it's difficult for my older child to chat with his friends. I tried creating another adult profile with parental control but if I understood correctly, Freetime Unlimited only works with child profile. So I'm still figuring out how best to set it up for him.

If anyone has better idea pls share too.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I had this problem on certain apps in mine also. I use the Nova Launcher, so I went to Nova Settings > Look and Feel, and I unticked Transparent

navigation Bar near the bottom. It seems to have solved it for me.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] 000001a:
if i replace the launcher, do it survive an OTA update?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Probably not.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Dodger6500:
I was also having the "Checking for updates" loop with my son's profile. I ended up logging into the Play Store with my own profile, which got me past that point and allowed me to install my Play Store-purchased apps. Unfortunately, when I bought him his Fire 8 HD, I figured I'd be able to log him in under his name, and Family Share all my apps with him, while allowing him to use his own Hangouts name, etc. Does anyone know what the actual technical issue is that causes the Checking for updates loop when using a "child" Google account?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Sebastian0815:
Can anyone tell me why my fire HD 10 (2019) keeps trying to connect to Google's DNS servers?

When I change it still appears 8.8.8.8. Via the primary DNS server I could see that there is a query. Via the router I then see the query to Google. App therefore tries first my personal and then that of Google. Changing the dns address on the device does not bring success, it always takes 8.8.8.8.

If I set up a static route on the router (to an unused IP address so the dns request does not leave the network), I can not use the all Google services including PlayStore.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] AlainBuro:
Hello

I have a Fire 8 2020

I run Toolbox V10.2 as admin

it's said all is done and Ok (complet Debloat)

But the adds still actived on the lock screen

And when i go to the app in the setting

I can see the "App Special Offer" by Amazon is still running

I can kill the app, but not deactivate ,

So the app still running at each lock screen

Have you an idea for fix it ?

Thank and Happy new Year ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
That's actually a good idea, I'll see what I can do for the next update! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
You could try heading over to the Modify System Settings tool, disabling the Navigation Bar, and then enabling it again. I'm not sure if that would resolve the issue but I suppose it's worth a try. Another thing you could try is force stopping, and clearing the cache for the System app in Settings > App & Games > Manage All Applications > All > System. Unfortunately, this may require a factory reset if it can't be resolved through other means. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Bulletprooffool:
Is it possible to remove all the Amazon bloat ware for just a single profile?

I have a kindle set up for my daughter, I was here to have a very limited profile for school purposes (google classroom etc) and then also have a kids+ (kindle free time) profile, but for myself I need a normally running kindle with Amazon store etc.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey friend!

Custom Launcher will indeed disable/downgrade Fire Launcher (depending upon which tablet you have). However, if you just want the custom launcher and would like to keep Fire Launcher all you have to do is sideload your preferred launcher through the Sideload Apps tool. Here's how to easily sideload a launcher from the Sideload tool:

1. Open the Toolbox, and head over to the second page by clicking the > button at the bottom right.

2. Execute the Sideload Apps tool.

3. In App #1 field, click the Browse button.

4. In the folder browser double-click the Launcher Hijack folder, and then double-click the Launchers subfolder.

5. From here, select the *launcher .apk you want to sideload and click the Open button.

6. In the App #1 field again, click the Sideload button.

That should do it, the launcher should be sideloaded while Fire Launcher remains active. As for your other question, Amazon Insider and Washington post can be disabled/hidden through the Manage Amazon Apps > Manually Hide/Disable subtool. All you need to do is disable/hide the related apps and the shortcuts in Fire Launcher will disappear. Please do let me know if you need further help.

*launchers like Microsoft, Evie, and Lawnchair may not appear in this folder (if they haven't been downloaded from the Custom Launchers tool) and will need to be manually downloaded before they can be sideloaded.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wolvmarine:
Can't seem to find Alexa in the Play store. I uninstalled update from the app info page and now it just spins when I try to run it... goodness.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wolvmarine:
Disregard, after downgrading I disabled per tool then went to Aptoide and upgraded it there. Now the alexa is working again. Hope this helps somebody.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wyvernLB:
Hello XDA Members,

I am a newbie just getting used to the amazing Fire Toolbox V10.2 for updating a Fire HD 10. The modified tablet works well. However, I am concerned about its security. Obviously I can set a lockscreen password, but once logged-on, the applications are exposed.

In particular, 'Shop Amazon' takes me straight to my account without needing a password.

I have Bitdefender Mobile Security installed on my Motorola phone and the tablet. The AppLock feature works perfectly on the phone and requests a PIN before allowing me to access the Amazon account.

Although all the Bitdefender AppLock set-up requirements and permissions appear to have been set correctly on the tablet, the application fails. The overlay 'request PIN' screen does not appear. The previous launcher window is shown. After this, the Bitdefender application no longer seems to work correctly.

Any ideas would be welcomed!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wyvernLB:
Thank you Falcon342. I have set the "display over other apps" permission but it didn't work! Contacting Bitdefender is probably the next step.