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[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Issues and Workarounds (Toolbox V4.1)

Ok, so I've done some tests on various PC/emulators and have found the issues you all are reporting. Here's what I've discovered. Running each tool one by one I've noticed all tools do work (tested on 8th gen) except for the manual restore/remove subtools and I think I know why they don't work. So, when I coded the app selectors for both restore/remove I made it so it outputs a file when the checkbox is selected in the manual remove/restore window to the Windows Temp folder.

I then discovered that cmd CANNOT access this folder without admin rights... which means the tools will NOT WORK without ADMIN and this is why you are receiving the "no apps were selected" message is because cmd CANNOT check for .ds files in there because it doesn't have the proper rights so it just assumes there are none. So, what I think I will do is I will have to change where the restore/remove applications output the .ds files to. Please be patient with me as I make the changes required to fix the issue.

However, there is a workaround that you can use until the update is out. Open the Toolbox and goto Settings. In the General Settings, you should find "Select Mode" and it should be "Enabled". Toggle this to "Disabled" and it should ask for Admin rights, at this point grant it Admin rights and upon doing this you should then be able to use the restore/remove subtools. I'm so sorry for this inconvenience and I will work as fast as possible to resolve it. I will let you all know when the update is released. Thanks for your continued support and patience! :) :good:
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] c-f-g:
Thanks for your input.

The cable is working, at least another non-amazon-device is getting detected by windows.

USB debugging is enabled.

If I switch to this page, all radio buttons are greyed out.

I don't have a Fire Devices in my Device Manager.

I use Windows 10, so normally it should handle the driver issue for me (and it did so a year ago when I first used fire toolbox; so normally the driver should still be there?)

Please advice me how to fix this.

€dit: I installed the drivers manually, but that doesn't change anything.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] assasukasse:
Any chance of having a linux version or a mono compatible one?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Kryga-i9506:
FAQ says

How can I run the Toolbox on Linux?

The Toolbox is currently being developed for Linux systems in the Python programming language. If you'd like to see the progress of the port, you can do so at this link.

Please be patient with me as the Linux port is being developed in my spare time and may take some time to complete. However, as the port progresses some builds will be released to those who'd like to help test alpha builds. More information on this later down the line.

However, at the moment, the best way to run the Toolbox on Linux is to use VMWare and emulate Windows.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Darkzoner:
First of all, thank you Datastream33! It was really easy to do! A mini tutorial, a wizard with explanations so you know what you are about to do, most things worked great at first try. Great work :)!

Like some people above I had problems installing the Google services too.

I had error messages with "Bad user number" (can provide details) and all installations of google services failed. Then i tried installing without calender and contact sync and it worked. Funny thing, afterwards i was able to install all services (again) with contact sync and after that all services (again) with calender sync.

May be worth a try, if you haven't tested that. I have a Fire HD 10 (2021) with firmware version 7.3.2.1 and used Fire Toolbox 26.1, so your experience may differ.

After i went through the Fire Toolbox Setup wizard and had done most of the suggested things, i wanted to control if firmware updates are disabled on the device, but i wasn't able to (Toolbox says disabled).

Question:

Clicking on "System Updates" (Settings > Device Options > System Updates) drops me back to the "Settings" page. Is this normal/known? Is there a way to resolve that?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kieferschild:
How does one keep their Fire tablet up to date with OS updates?

Also, does anyone know if it's possible to get a native VPN client on this tablet or know of a reliable one for L2TP?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] cf77:
OS update is a Amazon poison pill.

I am lucky to get get an older firmware tablet. It has no big issues for my need other than No notifications.

if I have a new tablet with newer firmwsre, I will return it or go with other brand.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] JirachiGatchi:
It happens whenever I have it running and connect my Fire tablet, so yes, probably an issue with FTB. Also, it looks like there has been no update since then, so it will keep happening.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Okay, I don't speak German so I don't recognize all the items in your device manager screengrab, but it doesn't look like your tablet is there. It is possible that it is there, listed as another device with a different driver loaded, but probably not.

That leaves us with a connection problem. Since you say that your cable works with another non-amazon device, have you tried reversing the plug on the tablet? It's possible that one side of the plug works while the other does not.

Maybe another port on your computer would work.

Then there's the possibility that the connector on your tablet is bad or malfunctioning. I can't help with that other than to suggest trying to swap hardware with another Amazon tablet. You could get a 'parts' tablet from ebay to try this. Can you transfer files to the tablet with File Manager on your computer? Does your tablet show up as a portable device in File Manager? (You'll need to have the tablet connection set to File Transfer on the tablet.) If so, it should work and it's a driver problem and I'm at a loss for more ideas at the moment.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brianblank:
I'm new to Fire Toolbox, I searched for solutions but didn't find anything.

I ran the toolbox on my HD 8 Plus a few months ago with no issues. I ran it on my partner's HD 10 this week, it went smoothly except for one thing. I can't register the device in order to use the Amazon apps, specifically Goodreads. When I launch Goodreads or the Amazon App Store I get a "Device Not Registered" error, when I tap register either the app closes or it just spins and spins and nothing happens.

Details of her HD 10:

Device: Amazon Fire HD 10 (2021)

Codename: trona

FireOS Version: 7.3.1.9

Android Version: 9.0

Security Patch: 2018-10-05

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] brianblank:
Thank you! Ran the commands and after a reboot Goodreads is working as expected.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] itimi:
Hey Guys, awesome tool and great community over here 👌

I have a new Fire HD 10 (11th Gen) with luckily OS 7.3.2.1, so the Toolbox worked like a charm (so I think).

I have my "main" user configured and all good, but whenever I create a second user via the toolbox, this user disappears after reboot, happened multiple times now 🙈

And when I create a Kids user, this one stays, but apps won´t work after reboot (Audible for example, runs fine the first time, but after reboot it´s just loading into a black screen and soon after back to homescreen).

Is there anyone with similar trouble or any idea what I´m doing wrong?

Cheers Tim
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mckay1988:
hi

im waiting today my fire 10 hd tablet but at the order, i forgot to disable account linking. Is there a way to disable this before i turn off the device? i dont want to update the OTA update. And if i can, can i disable the updates then? please answer fast :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] itimi:
Ah ok, so I have to have a second Amazon Account for the second user for it to be persistent?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] frosty68:
I can install apps from the Google store but the ones I've paid for (specifically driving theory test) don't open, any solution?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Try downloading/installing Google Play Games. (No idea why it works, but reportedly it does.)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] mckay1988:
is anyone have problems with night mode?

i turned it on in developer settings but the quick settings menu stays white. any solutions?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ktklein72:
Im sorry if this has been asked but I just can't find the answer. Is there a way to permanently set Nova Launcher as the default launcher with the 11th Gen Fire HD 10? I ran the toolbox, installed Google services and got rid of adds on the lock screen but just cannot get Nova to fully work. Thanks in advance.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] ktklein72:
yes, definitely on 7.3.2.2

the re-route home key does work however after each reboot it is gone and has to be re-done again. kinda annoying. at least I mostly got rid of the lock screen ads (using the Automate app (i say mostly because after each reboot I need to re-run the services to get the ads to stop again (but no cable to pc connection is required at least).

hopefully a new "fix" can be devised so Nova can be made the permanent launcher

keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Tylz:
Good afternoon,

I was attempting to setup multiple accounts but it seems i can't have the nova launcher on both profiles? Or maybe i'm just doing it all wrong to begin with.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nschloe:
I have a Fire HD 10 with 7.3.2.1. I can see the tablet started downloading the upgrade to 7.3.2.2. Is there a way to abort the process still? For now, I've just disabled the data connection.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Well, I guess it's finally time to explain myself. You see, ever since Christmas I've been mostly radio silent. Well, this is attributed to Covid running rampant in my parent's household after Christmas. My whole family besides a few were infected (myself included) with the Omicron variant. We are just barely coming out of it, and life is slowly going back to normal. Just wanted to let you guys know where I've been, as I've seen comments (not on this forum) stating that the project is dead, and I've given up on it... that is simply not true. We will press on, and development should start moving forward once more! Again, thank you to @Falcon342, and @blaacksheep for carrying the torch as always! I do appreciate it! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'd also like to take the time to acknowledge today as a very special day for this project! Today marks the 3RD YEAR anniversary of the project!!! 😄 🎉🎉

It seems like only yesterday, that the first version of the Toolbox was released! It's just crazy to think that it all started in 2019, as a very simple batch file program designed solemnly to remove lock screen ads, and has grown into what it is today! If you're interested in what started it all, I'd highly recommend checking out this post. It dives a little more into the Toolbox's background and it's beginnings!

I just wanted to THANK YOU all from the bottom of my heart for making the last 3 years so memorable! If it wasn't for the amazing support and this wonderful community, the project would've died a long time ago! You guys are the fuel that feeds the Toolbox's development!

Through this project, I've gotten to meet some wonderful people that I'd consider to be good friends:

@Davy49, @Tailborn, @Falcon342, @blaacksheep, and of course you (the one reading this)!

So, where does the Toolbox go from here? Well, I suppose the next step would be to bring the Toolbox to more platforms! Currently, the Toolbox is being ported to other platforms using the Python programming language, and PySimpleGUI. I've also been asked if the Toolbox Python port will ever become open-source, and I think the answer is most likely yes. Big things are planned for the Toolbox this year, and I hope you'll join me on this journey!

HERE'S TO THE TOOLBOX'S 3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY!! 👏:D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] M24:
Thank you so much for your hard work guys! A lot of users benefit from your hard work guys! Thank you so much! Keep pushing the limits!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] imoldovan:
Happy Anniversary!!

My fire tablet 7 is stuck at Pending when trying to install from the PlayStore.

Thank you

P.S. I sideloaded the app so I got it working, but the PlayStore is still pending.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] terranaut:
happy anniversary and thank you so much for all your time and efforts, i appreciate it!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
It's the least I can do to give back to this awesome community! Thank you guys so much for your support! Stay safe and have a good one, my friends! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
The steps @Falcon342 mentioned should indeed do the trick!

If you need further help, please don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] badboy21102000:
Hope it will help root our device soon
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] begunfx:
Glad you and your family are feeling better! Best regards.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Perhaps one day my friend... ;)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] uforotmane:
Congratulations!

Great work, you made my day(y) :)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chriskader:
I am curious what the hesitation is in regard to sharing the source code of this application? I personally would like to overhaul the UI of this application and use a cross platform framework, such as Electron, to bring it to macOS and Linux. However, it's really hard to do something like that when I am having to decompile/reverse engineer it.

I have opted to not start from the ground up and make my own version as it seems it would be silly to try and reinvent the wheel.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] jinx100:
Sometimes keeping it private is better. I'd hate to see versions of this tool with a similar name but filled with ads and spyware. To make it cross platform you'd need to include the adb tool package for each platform.

Datastream, glad you and your family survived Omicron and congratulations on this anniversary!
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I'm going to be honest with you, and explain the reason behind the hesitation. Simply, I just don't think I'm ready to make it open-source. That's a big step for me (there are some personal things that contribute to this that I need to work on), and I just don't feel like it's time yet. Give me time, that's all I'm asking... and one day you may find the project pop-up on GitHub. :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
It brings me SO MUCH joy to hear this! Thank you, my friend, and please have a good day/night! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
I really do appreciate that, my friend! Thanks and have a good one! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Indeed. To see that would break my heart. :(

Thank you friend! I really do appreciate the support!! :D
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] chriskader:
Given how popular this project is, and how active you are in this community, I highly doubt anyone (who's opinion would matter) would negatively criticize/think less of your contribution if the source was made public.

Thank you for taking the time to reply back.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Yeah, I know. This community is wonderful, and I want to give back to it.

I know it may sound stupid, but It has to do with something much deeper. Something that I need to work on, and improve. I can't say because it's very personal, but trust me I know where you're coming from. Open-source software is great, and out of it spawns some really cool things. I do plan on making it open-source, just not yet. Like I said, I need time to work some things out with myself. I hope you can understand.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kieferschild:
Hi All

I stupidly updated my Fire HD 10 (11th gen) to the latest FW.

Just wondered if efforts are being made to see if the fire launcher can be disabled again?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
Hey, it happens. Unfortunately, it seems things are locked down pretty good.

Haven't been able to find a means of disabling protected packages (such as Fire Launcher) as of yet. It sadly seems that the Re-route homekey method is the best we got as of now. So sorry, my friend! :(
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
[Reposted on accident]
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kieferschild:
Sad face :(

hopefully, you'll get there eventually - will keep my eye on this thread.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] kogan92:
Can you, by any chance, add in future updates the possibility of installing google entertaintment spaces, Please?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] obvious:
Hi @Datastream33 when I try casting a video from latest youtube vanced it pops up saying it wont run unless I update google play services. I wonder if something could be added to the google services bundle in the app.? Thanks - I'm glad you got over the virus. How hard did it hit you?

Edit: Looks like a MicroG issue
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] benmbecker:
I have a HD 8 2015 and ran into an issue. I turned the lock screen off and it rebooted as instructed with the tool. Now it says lock screen pin required but when I click next it does nothing. I couldn't finish running the tool because I couldn't authorized the ADB because I don't have a pin. Now I'm stuck on another profile and the screen just goes blank. Tablet no longer operational unless I can fix this. I hope that's enough info. Thanks for the help.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Numus19:
Have a FireHD 8 (8th generation) running 7.3.2.2 (I know there are issues with this os version). Does the lockscreen ad remover not work anymore? I run it and it removes the lockscreen ads but they always come back.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Eiion:
Sorry, I didn't get notified about your reply until now.

Not sure what happened - if apps got disabled or not but the tablet works great evern since I've set it up. So judging by that I guess whatever I did worked. Still, thanks.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeetCode:
I just wanted to thank the developers of the Fire toolbox for all of their hard work, much appreciated.

Amazon had a great sale on tablets so I picked up another Fire HD 10. I have read there are some issues with the latest Fire OS and the Fire Toolbox. Is this still the case or has that been worked out ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeetCode:
Is this just a temporary hurdle (something Amazon put in to block in 7.3.2.2) that you have ran into in the past that you were able to come up with a workaround, or is this a permanent hurdle that kills fire toolbox ?

And pardon me if this is well known, I am new to all of this, I would have NEVER considered buying a fire tablet until I heard about Fire Toolbox.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] tlsrulz?:
Thanks for all the work .. Just got a new fire HD10 for the kids and debloated it by following this link.

Two questions.

- There is a microsoft Office icon still on there. Anyway to remove it.

- How to get camera support back.... there are no camera apps on it now... any suggestions.. Daughter loves taking pictures.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeetCode:
OK so it sounds like if you get 7.3.2.2 with your tablet, you can get the play store but cant have a new launcher and cant make the adds go away permanently. I feel I must have gotten 7.3.2.1 with my tablet because I was able to install Nova launcher.

I just ordered another Fire, not sure what it will ship with. How can I see what Fire OS version is on my current Fire tablet ? I dont see it with developer mode on and in the "about device" screen...
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
Look under system update under device options.

I also just ordered one but the update slipped past me (or it shipped with 7.3.2.2 either way I couldn't do what I wanted with it so I started a return and ordered another hoping it will come with 7.3.2.1. I also have an HD 10 that is on 7.3.1.2 which I modified with Fire Toolbox and it has been great this whole time.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] uforotmane:
I had the same problem with the camera app, took HyCam (Aurora Store)
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
Yeah I know but I stupidly let it connect to the internet and also has checked the box to have it linked to my account. I won't make the same mistake with the second one I ordered that's arriving today. Would be moot though if it doesn't arrive with 7.3.2.1. That would be a bummer as I'd have to return that one also. Might try a third time, not sure yet.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] nookin:
Thank you for the Toolbox. I am using it on my 11th Gen HD10.

I just want to ask if anyone experienced extreme slowness when running games after sometime. This usually happens after half a day or so (not continuously playing). The menu will be slow to load. Even calling out the navigation panel (swipe up) and power menu (long press power) takes 5+ seconds and everything input seems to buffered up. I can't figure out what is going wrong except maybe the RAM is low? I tried connecting adb shell and check the meminfo but nothing unusual stands out.

I have tried wiping cache partition and it didn't really help. Any tips about how to troubleshoot this?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeetCode:
Yes, system update indeed does not work.

I got the OS from the fire toolbox by clicking on the device name. 7.3.2.1 :)

Are you guys concerned that you wont be able to get any security updates as a result of having to keep updates off ?

I'm not....but just curious. Any other precautions I should take ?

Of note...for my uses...I have never had a tablet get infected with a virus...EVER.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeetCode:
What do you mean a "chance at root" ...I am pretty tech savvy but have not gotten into the world of rooting.

Are you saying if there IS a Fire OS vulnerability it means someone remotely rooted your tablet somehow ?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
Yeah. I had a Samsung but they are rather out of my price range. I also had a Lenovo but I gave it to my father when I got my Fire 10. Thanks for the info.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
I think he means that there could be a vulnerability discovered that gives us a chance at root somewhere in the future.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
So, the new Fire 7 arrived and it's running 7.3.1.9. I don't know if that's good or bad...so...?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] LeetCode:
Got my new fire.... 7.3.2.1 baby !
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
Amazon Store, Kindle Store, and Kindle app are gone from my Fire 10. How do I get them back?
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] DavidInNH:
Running Fire Toolbox on Win10 PC, how can I keep the shortcuts that appear on my desktop from returning each time I run the program? I delete the shortcuts from the desktop, execute the program from the start menu and the shortcuts return.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] blaacksheep:
Just an update: That address is from a while ago so it would now be:

"%localappdata%\Datastream\Fire Toolbox v26.1\bin\Settings"
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] i.REN:
Is App Store needed? I'll never use it.

I meant Amazon Shopping, not Amazon Store. Sorry for the confusion.

Edit: Kindle Store isn't opening. Alexa, Kids, and App Store are still present on my Fire 7.