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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Shazia291:
Hi. I used the firebox tool to uninstall some amazon stuff on my 2020 fire HD 8 inch tablet. However since doing so whenever I check for system updates for the tablet, I get an error message saying the check failed. If there are no updates it should say my tablets is upto date. That is what happens on my other fire tablet, on which I haven't used the fire toolkit. I have even gone back into toolkit to restore all amazon apps and then gone back to see if that results in successfully being able to check for system updates. However I'm still getting the same result. I get a messages saying the check failed and a retry button. This is worrying. Will I never again be able to check for system updates just because I used firetoolkit with my tablet? Will I have to perform a factory restore to get back the possibility of getting system updates?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Have you tried going to System Settings in the toolbox and enabling OTA updates?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] gdfajkldfkwfj:
on 2017 HD10, I lost soft buttons. How can I get it back?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lenny64:
Yes, restore everything Amazon did not fix it. :rolleyes:

Which system app is responsible for the navigation bar? Factory reset would be a lot of work, maybe I can just clear app data of this app.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] opeter:
Same here! Everything fine, but can't find a solution for that.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] bxxpeace:
I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but Google never actually signs in. The app is up to date, and it goes through the sign on prompts, but then immediately goes back to 'sign in' without actually bringing up the play store. THis is the same whether I initiate the sign in from the toolbox Google Management or from the Play Store app. Any thoughts?

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I ended up factory resetting it, then everything with the toolbox worked great. Thanks! Donated $5. not a lot, but hopefully you can grab yourself a couple of beers
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] MrMrMr111:
I installed the hybrid Disney+ app, worked and logged in ok.

Clicked on today and said to “check details” or something.

Clicked it, opened App Store (not sure which), seemed to “install” again and then worked.

Will this happen all the time?

On a side note what version of the apps, hybrid Netflix and Disney+ do we have? Can we update them? I imagine that in future with official apps they will update and possibly the versions we have won’t be able to access?

Thanks
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ushilives:
One of my 7 9th gen tablets is updating to 7.3.1.6 now. Hopefully it doesn't effect this. Weirdly the update isn't on the amazon website.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] yohit19:
hello, im trying to reinstall google services after the recent update to the fire tablet. I am always getting error in the second step "Installing Google Services" .. other three seems to be "OK".. is the recent update stopping the google services..? Cannot find what i am doing wrong.. tried rebooting , tried uninstalling and installing again.. nothing works.. your help is much appreciated. thankyou so much..
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] biznu:
Hi there, thanks for your reply!

i have tried too look for anything that remotely resembles any kind of emulator or Android-related programme that is open on my PC and i can't find anything. I don't even have Bluestacks or Android studio installed on my PC so i don't know what is causing the interference?

I have tried to kill the ADB server in TBShell but that doesn't help and CMD doesn't recognise those commands so i'm kind of at a loss with how to kill that Emulator-5580...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ChompDroid126:
Thank you for this amazing tool and all your work!

You saved my younger sister from having a new device because of the poor performance. However after disabling all the Amazon junk she didn't need, the tablet feels better than when it was first brand new.

The device in question is a Fire 5th Generation and works like a charm on it, I also replaced the stock keyboard with SwiftKey!

The only problem is the fact its unknown to Microsoft which really concerned her, she had thought I was going to damage her computer by giving it malware, when I know this tool is virus-clean.

Again though, well done creating this amazing utility!

~ Sent from my HUAWEI Y6 (2018)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] arnoldcp:
I have 4 Kindle HD8's and I am having this exact issue on only one of them. I have cleared the cache from the recovery menu and now am attempting a full factory reset.

Update: I performed a factory reset from the recovery screen and it successfully completed the services installation.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
What's going on friend?

It makes me so happy to read that you've found success with using the Toolbox, and you are enjoying what the Toolbox has to offer! It is always a treat, and its what makes it all worth it! As for Microsoft flagging the Toolbox please remember the Toolbox and (most) of its files aren't signed with a license so it may trigger Windows Smart Screen. Anyways, thank you for the awesome post and please stay safe and healthy! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Xardioso:
Disabling Newsstand while keeping Kindle

Thank you for creating such an excellent tool! Question: Is there a way to disable Newsstand, but keep the Kindle app? It took me a bit to figure out why my Kindle app had vanished. It seems that disabling "Amazon Newsstand" simultaneously disables the Kindle app. Enabling "Kindle Store" via the toolbox doesn't bring back the Kindle app. It seems Newsstand and Kindle are inseparable?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] omasis:
Are you planning to include the new device dashboard to be available also for older models?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cungalunga:
DNS

[MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION] , than you for great Toolbox.

I would like to set "global" DNS address on tablet. No matter which wifi is selected, it should always use DNS address 208.67.222.123 / 208.67.220.123.

This is OpenDNS Family Shield, I would like to set at least basic protection to kid's tablet.

Is this even possible with tool like Toolbox ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ChompDroid126:
Appreciate the compliment! (:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Of course! Have a great day friend! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] hd10fire:
Are there instructions for using android sdk to "manually" install google play and disable amazon apps?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] vipergrm:
I have the new Gen 10 Fire HD 8. The toolbox worked great however, I'm having trouble with parental controls. It seems Family Link doesn't work. I've also tried Bitdefender Parental Controls whoch sort of works, but doesn't lock the screen. It also allows my child to freely uninstall the Parental Control app, thus defeating the purpose lol. Has anyone got parental controls working? Thanks all!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] acastillov:
In can not read the buttons

Dear Sirs:

I have the latest version but I can not read the buttons all is white, is there any tip to change the background to black for example.

Im using Windows 7

see image attached.

thanks!

Alex.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] k7bli:
Just used the Toolbox version 9.1 to install the Google Play services and Play Store on my Fire HD 8... that part works great, but now the Amazon Alexa app crashes immediately on start up. Updating it from the Google Play Store didn't help either. Any advice?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] volyblmn:
Interesting tool, testing it out now. I have Google Play installed on my (parent) profile. Any apps I download, though, stay in my profile and I cannot share them with a child's profile. Is there any way to do that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ahtiong73:
Got it on my HD8 (6th gen)

Gonna load it onto the 2019 HD10 once it arrives

very clear instructions

thank you and enjoy a cup of green tea on me please [MENTION=8560782]Datastream33[/MENTION]

edit:patiently waits for widget support
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, what's going on?

Glad you are enjoying what the Toolbox has to offer! I'd also like to THANK YOU for the drink my friend!!! Very kind of you and I'm very grateful for your generosity! :good::D

As for widget support, its been attempted in the past (and failed) in batch Toolbox but I'd be more then happy to give it my all and hopefully bring widget support in a future update!

Hope you are having a great night (or day depending upon where you are) so far! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortunately, I'm not quite sure. There are various methods to sideload apps to child profiles but I think most of them are now reduntant. Sorry my friend. :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, I'd recommend heading on over to the Play Store, search up the Amazon Alexa app, select it from the search results, tap the hamburger menu (top right of the screen), and uncheck the box next to "Enable auto updates". Now tap the "Uninstall" button to remove the Google Play version and roll it back to the factory installed version.

Now, if it still is crashing there are a few things you can try.

Clear the cache and data for the Alexa app in Settings.

Restore Everything Amazon (automatic method) to see if this resolves the issue.

Factory reset the device if you used the Google Assistant tool in the Toolbox.

If you need further help please do let me know and best of luck! :fingers-crossed:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hmm, a lot of folks were having issues similar to this and discovered that it was a theme issue (dark mode). I'm not quite sure if this is the issue here though. Do you have the latest version of the .Net framework installed? What about the latest version of the graphics driver for your PC?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Need to go into settings. About tablet. Tap on model or os (1 of the 3) 7 times until dev mode is turned on. Go back 1 menu and open dev options. Turn on first toggle at the top. Then about 12 down turn on USB debugging. Plug into PC and a pop-up comes up asking if you want to trust PC.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
Thanks bud.

This has all been done. I authorized these laptops already on this tablet already. I cannot remember, the pop-up doesn't happen every time you connect the computer, right? only that 1st time. After you authorize it, you don't get that pop-up ever again (unless you change roms, or something). This is correct? The toolbox sees the tab but that's it...nothing else...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
If you checked the check box the first time. Then ya won't happen again till you plug into a different PC. Or in dev options is a revoke option. You can do that and test a reconnection. But ya if toolbox sees your tablet... You are good. That's it
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] r42001:
oW! :D

Now how to gain full Root?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB225:
Disabling the perental contols is messing up a lot of funtions.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Such as? I did the disable all including launcher (not keyboard). Have not noticed an issue
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
EXACTLY! So i don't know what the heck is going on.

Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB225:
I keep getting a message box saying: "The requested action is not permitted. Check Parental Controls settings and retry."

Instagram was working ok when I first did the disable all. now its back to crashing again.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Didn't install Instagram as it's for the kids. But not getting that error. Could try the enable all and disable all again. See if something went wonky.

Only things I did was install Google apps. Then used Google play to install Apex launcher. Then used disable all to disable everything but keyboard. I also installed smarttubetv. Nothing else was done from TB3 except a shell command to manually re-enable Amazon app store.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB225:
Hmm I click yes to removing the keyboard. I wonder if that's the problem.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
Well, that's it for me. Throwing in the towel on this one. First time in forever that i haven't been able to get something to work. I just spent the last 5 to 5hrs here at the ski lodge on this as my kids ski'd. IT JUST WILL NOT WORK! I have tried everything imaginable! On 2 different laptops! It recognizes when the tablet is connected and recognizes that there isn't a tablet connected if i disconnect it.

I just keep clicking enter and going back to "OK" immediately. So, before I royally smash this crappy tablet very violently into the wall, or dump it in the fireplace here at the lodge, i am giving up for good. TOO MUCH TIME WASTED ON THIS!!!

Datastream33, thanks for helping to make v2.1 work...once...have tried it a zillion times today and it won't work either.

All the best to you guys as you enjoy your tablets now. I will give this to my wife as is. I am so done....
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Im not sure i understand this statement "I just keep clicking enter and going back to "OK" immediately. " and where this would be referencing in the process. I use nothing but the mouse on the laptop in ToolBox. Did you unplug and try the revoke option in dev options. this removes the permission to allow the PC adb access. then when you plug in you should get prompted again and then you can know for sure adb is connecting properly and whether you selected the checkbox
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hi, kojam

If I'm reading your post correctly you are pressing the enter key on your keyboard when the screen with "OK" pops up right? I think I know what's going on and where the frustration lies. Please do not press Enter as the Toolbox reads this input as an error level and will return to the "ok" window because it believes an incorrect key was pushed. I'm not sure if you are aware, but the Toolbox's UI is all based on clickable buttons (instead of text). Try clicking the "OK" button with your mouse and let me know if the issue is resolved. I hope you are able to resolve it, and that everything from here on out goes smooth and intended if you do get it working.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
Holy! Auto-correct went nuts! I didn't even read it. I was rushing to pack up our stuff and get the kids ready for our ride back home.

I meant that i click on the toolbox, it opens in the dos window, recognises the tablet, I press enter on the computer, the toolbox refreshes immediately, displaying the same screen with "OK" on the bottom right of that screen.

I did try what I asked. Still no luck.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
As datastream mentions above your last post. Toolbox isn't designed for keyboard interaction. Strictly mouse clicking.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kojam:
LMAO!!!

What's that all over my face? EGG!!!

I've got egg on my face! OMG! That's it! That's what the problem was. Ha ha ha...

Thanks a billion. What a totally NOOB thing I did. Never even tried to use the mouse...keyboard only.

Tablet, debloated...haven't blocked updates...still considering...but did all else...

Now, lets see if this improves this thing. (Maybe I won't give it to my wife now. LOL. She's an Apple user. Was talking about getting our 4th iPad with our Visa points)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ryulian:
I'm HD8 2018 user

I can't remove amazon apps.

launcher and keyboard is removed, but others is not.

<<<'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.>>>

I finded this messages (a lot) on cmd.

https://ibb.co/myQPkjw

Please check this picture.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] wizard10000:
Had just a tiny bit of weirdness with v3.0 - or maybe it's by design?

Ran 3.0 and as is my habit, restored then removed all amazon; I figure that might be a way to get bugfixes. Camera, docs and downloads remained after removal - is this by design?

Not a problem because I can shut them off myself, just curious :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] drizzt09:
Camera and downloads is really bloatware. I would say those are on purpose.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Unfortunately, Google Family Link won't work due to missing permissions and components. I think your best bet would be to use Amazon's built in parental control system. Sorry my friend! :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
If you'd like to manually install Play Store check out this guide.

For a guide on disabling the Amazon apps manually see this thread. Hope this helps! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] vipergrm:
Thank you! I uninstalled all the Amazon stuff, so not sure if I need one of them specifically for Amazon parental controls. I'll have a look and use that. I'm sure I'll work it out. Cheers :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] volyblmn:
Ok. Is it possible to have a single profile for the whole device, then just use Google Play to install Family Link and restrict app/content that way?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] crashnburnMDA:
So I did all this in MAY and got success with your help.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=82707875&postcount=2644

Then I was not playing with it for a while just using Kindle for Reading. I went back recently and for some reason the Google drivers and Tookit do not work anymore.

I know I can / and maybe have to RE DO with the new toolbox or the manual drivers steps. But is this to be expected? I did not change drivers or stuff on the PC, and I am guessing Fire HD 8 may have got some update from Amazon.

Does this do something to change the previous status quo? Any way around it?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] TheV0id:
Is the source code availiable anywhere?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] lewmur:
If you didn't disable OTA updates, then an update from Amazon would do it.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] crashnburnMDA:
Would that also change DRIVERS on the Windows Desktop? How is that possible?

And how to Disable OTA Updates? If there are better / worse ways to do so? Does the Toolkit have one? I'd have throught I would've disabled updates, but I guess not.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
It's on the first page of the toolkit under Modify System Settings.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] punster_one:
Which version of Toolbox

Hello,

I'm a noob and am attempting to determine which version of the toolbox to install.

It's a Fire HD 10 (2020)

Device's codename: maverick
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Toolbox v9.1 is the most current and recommended version.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] k7bli:
Yeah, it looks like the Play Store update is incompatible. I uninstalled the Alexa app from the Play Store which brought the app back to the original Amazon Fire version. I then updated it from the Amazon side (it showed an alert that the app had been side-loaded). It then worked... for about an hour - the Play Store updated it again! Went through the process again, uninstalling from the Play Store, updating from the Amazon Store and then disabled updates for the app in the Play Store - seems to be good now! Thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Payrok:
Upgrading from 8.2 question

Is there anything I need to redo on my tablet with this new version?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ahtiong73:
somehow widgets in Nova is working for installs on HD10 (2019) ??

Chrome's "add to home screen" option not there though
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Xardioso:
Good evening. Just following up because I suspect my last post was overlooked. I'll repeat my question here.

Question: Is there a way to disable Newsstand, but keep the Kindle app? It took me a bit to figure out why my Kindle app had vanished. It seems that disabling "Amazon Newsstand" simultaneously disables the Kindle app. Enabling "Kindle Store" via the toolbox doesn't bring back the Kindle app. It seems Newsstand and Kindle are inseparable?

Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
I don't think anyone responded because you've answered your own question in your last sentence.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] crashnburnMDA:
I had disabled updates but not OTA - Did it now. But still wondering how DRIVERS on my Windows get changed back?

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Interesting workaround.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JacketAudio:
Unsupported Device

Tablet: Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (3rd generation)

Device's codename: apollo
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DB126:
No chance; that device (in production 2012-2014) natively runs FireOS v4 which is not supported by the toolbox. See the HDX forums for info on unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom ROM.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JacketAudio:
Thank you.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Indianb0y018:
YOU sir, truly ARE Mr. Incredible! hehe.. Thank you so much for this tool! I just received my Fire HD 8 (Onyx) today, downloaded and fired up this tool, and already its handling my flight sim companion apps well! Because of this tool, I might just use it for more than just flight simming. Thank you so much! Cant wait to see what else is in store for this. Will be looking in to buying you a coffee pretty soon.. ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jdehler:
Great! Can a Join Wifi function be added?

Got a 2019 9th gen Fire 10 and this worked its charm flawlessly. I could only ever ask for the ability to force it to join the wifi network from and ADB command as my wfi codes are all really long and complex so I input them via QR code. Since I have the code here in text format I can just add it to the function and VIOLA. Wifi without needing a camera app :3
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] volyblmn:
I have 2 x Fire HD10s (9th gen). I loaded Google Services on both using this toolbox. When I search Google Play on one I can find & install Netflix without an issue. On the other I cannot even find it. When I search the web and find a link to install Netflix, it then auto-opens the Play app and "finds" Netflix but there's a message that it's "not compatible with this device". Anyone have any ideas why it wouldn't work on one when it worked flawless on the other (identical) device? Thanks in advance!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] netherhigal:
Has anyone had any luck getting the Device Dashboard disabled? That button on the nav bar is constantly getting caught by my thumb when i turn pages on the HD8 Plus.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] foxfai:
New using this tool box but have used other toolbox for other devices. Ran into trouble with my new Fire HD 8 plus.

Alexa app not working, but device alexa function and device control function works, but can't get alexa to open, just loads for 5 sec and closes.

Also the ad removal tool on the lock screen worked first time it was loaded in, then doesn't work after even if the process is still running.

Can anyone shine a light on this? I have remove and update the alexa app and still doesn't work.