[WINDOWS/LINUX][TOOL]Fire Toolbox V32.0

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Fire Toolbox V32.0
All-In-One Toolbox for Fire Tablets!
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The Fire Toolbox is a collection of useful ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tweaks that can be applied to Amazon's Fire Tablets. The Toolbox project aims to help users fully customize and unlock the full potential of their tablets by putting all the power into their hands.​
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The Toolbox doesn't touch the system partition meaning all changes made can be reversed either through the tools/subtools themselves or through a factory reset. This means the Toolbox does NOT void your warranty.​

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FIREOS 7.3.2.2+ AND THE TOOLBOX (PLEASE READ)

If your tablet is running FireOS 7.3.2.2 or above please note that some functions of the Toolbox may not work due to new restrictions in the new firmware. The following tools either do not work or have limited functionality:

• OTA Updates - OTAs can no longer be disabled.
• Manage Amazon Apps - Some system apps can no longer be disabled.

We're looking into workarounds to the issues detailed above. Please keep an eye on the forum for further development.
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Device Name:
Generation:​
Amazon Fire Max 11 (2023)
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Amazon Fire 7 (2022)
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Amazon Fire 10/10+ (2021)
11​
Amazon Fire 8/8+ (2020)
10​
Amazon Fire 10 (2019)
9​
Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
9​
Amazon Fire 8 (2018)
8​
Amazon Fire 10 (2017)
7​
Amazon Fire 8 (2017)
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Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
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Amazon Fire HD8 (2016)
6​
Amazon Fire HD10 (2015)
5​
Amazon Fire HD8 (2015)
5​
Amazon Fire HD7 (2015)
5​
Amazon Fire HD7 (2014)
4​
Amazon Fire HD6 (2014)
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In this forum, you may hear the word "generation" being used when talking about Fire Tablets. Just know that "generation" effectively means the same as "what year was the tablet manufactured?". This may seem confusing and as a result a reference table has been provided for you below.​

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Getting the Toolbox up and running with your tablet is surprisingly a very easy procedure. The only thing required is for you to enable Developer Options and ADB on your tablet. So, without further ado, let's get started.​

At this point, please read the section below, and make sure to follow the correct guide that is made for your tablet on how to set up the device so it works with the Toolbox.​

FIRE HD 7, 8, 10 (2018 - 2023) Guide:​
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Before purchasing the tablet:​
  • Make sure you uncheck the "Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup" box before Adding to Cart. (See this screenshot, credits go to @ancientrael)

    if the box remains checked, your tablet will automatically update to the latest version of FireOS the second it auto-connects to your wifi.
Booting the tablet for the first time:​
  • Wait for your tablet to fully boot up for the first time (may take a few seconds to minutes).
  • When it boots, it will ask you for the language you'd like the OS to use. Select your prefered language.
  • Tapping the blue arrow at the bottom of the screen, you'll be asked to connect to a WIFI network.
  • Select ANY network from the list (even if you don't know the password).
  • Once it asks for the password, tap the "Cancel" button and it will take you to the previous screen with the Wifi networks.
  • At the bottom of the screen, you should now see a "Skip Setup" button, go ahead and tap that.
  • It will now ask if you're sure you want to skip fire setup. Just tap "Skip" once more.
  • You should immeditely be thrown into Fire Launcher. You're now ready to enable USB/ADB Debugging.
Enabling USB Debugging:​
  • Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options > About Fire Tablet and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
  • Press the back button and find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
  • Scroll down till you find USB Debugging and enable it.
Setting up the drivers:​
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If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time. ​
  • Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
  • Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)
  • Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.
  • Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.
  • At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."
  • On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
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That's it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!​
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FIRE HD 6, 7, 8, 10 (2014 - 2017) Guide:​
Before purchasing the tablet:​
  • Make sure you uncheck the "Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup" box before Adding to Cart. (See this screenshot, credits go to @ancientrael)

    if the box remains checked, your tablet will automatically update to the latest version of FireOS the second it auto-connects to your wifi.
Booting the tablet for the first time:​
  • Wait for your tablet to fully boot up for the first time (may take a few seconds to minutes).
  • When it boots, it will ask you for the language you'd like the OS to use. Select your prefered language.
  • Tapping the blue arrow at the bottom of the screen, you'll be asked to connect to a WIFI network.
  • Select ANY network from the list (even if you don't know the password).
  • Once it asks for the password, tap the "Cancel" button and it will take you to the previous screen with the Wifi networks.
  • At the bottom of the screen, you should now see a "Skip Setup" button, go ahead and tap that.
  • It will now ask if you're sure you want to skip fire setup. Just tap "Skip" once more.
  • You should immeditely be thrown into Fire Launcher. You're now ready to enable ADB Debugging.
Enabling ADB Debugging:​
  • Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
  • Find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
  • Scroll down till you find ADB Debugging and enable it.
Setting up the drivers:​
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If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time. ​
  • Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
  • Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)
  • Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.
  • Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.
  • At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."
  • On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
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That's it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!​
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• ADB Shell - Spawn a Unix shell that can be used to communicate with the device and execute commands.​
• Custom Launcher - Replace Fire Launcher with a custom launcher.​
• Enable Widget Support - Enable widgets on supported launchers.​
• Custom Sounds - Set custom sounds for notifications, lock/unlock events, low battery, and more!​
• Density Modifier - Change the value of pixels per inch to either decrease or increase resolution.​
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• Restore Default Density - Restore the factory default density.​
• Google Assistant - Replace Amazon Alexa with Google Assistant.​
• Google Services - Install Google Services and the Play Store.​
• Google Services (Manage)​
• Add/Remove Google Accounts​
• Clear Data/Cache for Play Services​
• Uninstall Play Services​
• Hybrid Apps - Sideload Amazon Appstore apps without having the Appstore enabled.​
• Keyboard and Input - Manage other input methods and install custom keyboards.​
• Lockscreen Wallpaper - Replace the lockscreen's wallpaper with a custom one. ​
• Manage Amazon Apps - Manage the Amazon apps installed on your tablet.​
• Hide/disable Amazon Apps - Hide and Disable Amazon apps through presets or manually select apps.​
• Restore Amazon Apps - Completely restore every Amazon app or manually select apps to restore.​
• Modify System Settings - ​
• Power Options - Reboot, shutdown, reboot into recovery, or reboot the tablet into bootloader mode.​
• Parental Controls Hide - Installs a service that auto-dismisses messages from Parental Controls.​
• Privacy Controls - Disable telemetry collection of app usage data, interest based ads, etc. ​
• Push and Pull​
• Push - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet.​
• Pull - Retrieve files from your tablet and transfer them to your computer.​
• Remove Lockscreen Ads - Remove ads from the lockscreen.​
• Screen Capturing - Record the device's screen, or capture a screenshot.​
• Sideload Apps - Install APKs from sources outside of the Amazon Appstore.​
• System Backup ​
• Backup - Create a backup of the current system configuration.​
• Restore - Restore system configuration from a previously created backup.​
• User Management (8th gen and above)​
• Create a User - Create a new user.​
• Delete a User - Delete a toolbox created user.​
• Switch Users - Switch the current user to a different Toolbox created user.​
• YouTube Clients - Install third-party Youtube clients. ​
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Windows:​

Version​
Installer (.exe)​
Portable (.zip)​
Update Post​
VirusTotal​
V32.0​
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Link​
Version​
Installer (.exe)​
Portable (.zip)​
Update Post​
VirusTotal​
V31.0​
Post​
Link​
V30.2​
Post​
Link​
V30.1​
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Link​
V30.0​
Post​
Link​
V29.0​
Post​
Link​
V28.9​
Download​
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Link​
V27.0​
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Link​
V26.1​
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Link​
V25.2​
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Link​
V24.0​
Download​
Post​
Link​
*Halloween Edition​
Download​
Link​
V23.0​
Download​
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Link​
V22.0​
Download​
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Link​
V21.0​
Download​
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Link​
V20.0​
Download​
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Link​
V19.0​
Download​
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Link​
V18.0​
Download​
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V17.0​
Download​
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V16.0​
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v15.0​
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V13.0​
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V12.0​
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V11.1​
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V11.0​
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V10.2​
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V10.1​
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V10.0​
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V9.2​
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V9.1​
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V9.0​
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V8.2​
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V8.1​
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V7.2.1​
Download​
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Link​
V7.1​
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V7.0​
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V6.56​
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Link​
V6.55​
Post​
Link​
V6.54​
Download​
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Link​

*Linux:​

Version​
Python Version​
Installer​
Update Post​
VirusTotal​
V3.0 (Beta)​
3.10.x​
Post​
Link​
V3.0 (Beta)​
3.11.x​
Post​
Link​

NOTICE: You must obtain the correct version for your installed Python version. Run "python3 -V" in the Terminal to get the installed python version for your distro.

* While in Beta, I'd like to heavy push the installer so that we can get it to stable along with the Toolbox. So, for now, the only download option will be the installer. Once the Toolbox and the Installer are both stable a portable option will be available. However, if you really need a portable version please PM me and I'll send you the link.

Version​
Installer​
Portable (.zip)​
Update Post​
VirusTotal​
V2.0 (Beta)​
n/A​
Post​
Link​
V1.0 (Beta)​
N/A​
Post​
Link​

Other Downloads:​

Resource​
Resource Link​
Applicable Tools​
Custom Navigation Bar Icons​
Navigation Bar Modifier​
Toolbox Changelogs​
N/A​

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My Home Button isn't working after using the Custom Launcher Tool?​
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Due to the way the process works, it alters your navigation bar's home key to send a key event that can be picked up by Automate. Once Automate reads this event, it launches your custom launcher automatically. ​
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However, if the flow in Automate isn't running, the navbar key will not work, and nothing will happen when it's tapped. To fix this, either open Automate and start the "Launcher Invoker" flow again, or execute the Custom Launcher tool in the Toolbox, click the ":" icon (upper-right) to show the Tool Options panel, and click the "Restore Navigation Bar" button to restore the stock layout. ​
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Google Family Link won't work on my tablet?​
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Unfortuently, no matter how hard we try, we still haven't been able to get Family Link to work correctly on the tablets. The Family Link app fails to install, and the Child account refuses to login. No matter what we tried, we couldn't get a Child account to work on the tablets.​
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We believe this has to do with missing dependecies, and the tablets not being certified through Google's Play Protect platform. We're still activly looking into getting the issue resolved. Until then, it's recommended that you use an alternative such as Amazon's FreeTime, Eyezy, or another third-party family managing software.​
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How can I remove a Google Account from my tablet?​
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Because of the missing accounts section in the Settings app it will be a little more difficult to remove Google Accounts directly from the tablet. The easiest way that I've found is to visit this page: https://myaccount.google.com/security, sign-in to your Google Account, scroll down to "Your Devices" and click the "Manage devices" button. From the list of devices find your tablet and in the upper right-corner click the 3-dot icon and from the list select "Sign out". ​
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Can the Toolbox be used to root my tablet?​
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Primarly, rooting a Fire Tablet requires the user to open the back of the device and short out a certain point on the motherboard. The Toolbox has been designed for folks who'd rather not bark down this alley. It uses the power of ADB to make changes, and is meant to be an alternative to rooting. In summery, the Toolbox isn't designed to root.​
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The Toolbox is being marked as a virus?​
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This is likely because the Toolbox (and it's installer) aren't signed with a software license. This freaks Windows out because it sees that there is no publisher, and as a result it displays a warning (smartscreen). In addition, some anti-viruses might also flag the Toolbox as a virus simply because the build is relatively new and there is no record of it in the anti-viruses database, resulting in a false positve.​
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As always, I take your security and privacy VERY seriously! If you do not feel safe with installing the Toolbox due to virus concerns, I respect and support your decision. It is always up to the user and their judgment! :D​
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Mx43Racing said:
2018 HD 8, did the remove lockscreen ads. went through its process. said sucess. nothing changed, and nothing in the downloads folder
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This tool is designed to install Automate, push Amazon Lockscreen Ads Remover V4.5 to tablet, and install all permissions required to run the script. Now, to get it all set up and working you need to enter Automate and open the settings. From here you are looking for an option that's titled "Run on system startup" make sure you enable this option. Now, for installing the adblocker you can import it into Automate (Flow is found on your internal storage or sdcard) Or you can download the script from the automate community. Refer to this forum if you need assistance (skip steps 1-5 because they have already been done automatically by the toolbox). Sorry I can't write up a detailed post, I'm at a family gathering at the moment. Just let me know if you need further assistance.
 
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Great tool! However, after "removing everything Amazon", it seems to have also removed parental controls which screws up some things. I get "the requested action is not permitted. Check parental controls settings and retry" when I try to download offline translation functionality in Google Translate. When I go to the the tablets settings>parental controls, it won't open. Also seems to not allow install of Amazon related apps like kindle and prime video.
 
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newfires said:
Great tool! However, after "removing everything Amazon", it seems to have also removed parental controls which screws up some things. I get "the requested action is not permitted. Check parental controls settings and retry" when I try to download offline translation functionality in Google Translate. When I go to the the tablets settings>parental controls, it won't open. Also seems to not allow install of Amazon related apps like kindle and prime video.
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It's kind of annoying right? So, whats happening is Its coded to remove Parental Controls but I've just discovered it isn't able to because Parental Controls is a Device Administrator which you can't uninstall even with ADB without deactivating it first. As a result, I will update the tool so it doesn't remove anything related to parental controls until we can find a way to disable it. However, chances are kind of slim. I don't think its possible without root but we will see. I'm also thinking about a restore option for the "Remove Everything Amazon" tool that returns the amazon system apps so you don't have to do a factory reset. :)
 
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Datastream33 said:
It's kind of annoying right? So, whats happening is Its coded to remove Parental Controls but I've just discovered it isn't able to because Parental Controls is a Device Administrator which you can't uninstall even with ADB without deactivating it first. As a result, I will update the tool so it doesn't remove anything related to parental controls until we can find a way to disable it. However, chances are kind of slim. I don't think its possible without root but we will see. I'm also thinking about a restore option for the "Remove Everything Amazon" tool that returns the amazon system apps so you don't have to do a factory reset. :)
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Pls let us know when it's updated I would love to remove amazon bloat and free up some space
 
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Sertralina said:
question, if i remove everything amazon-related, can i still install kindle app from play store,? i tried this with a previous tool and had no succes, it would fail to install kindle from play store, i had to factory reset back.
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Hmmm, I'm not sure about this. I can test it at home and let you know how it goes if you would like. However, it would be a few hours from now if your interested.
 
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Will this work on a Kindle Fire 10" Gen 5 version? I've already hacked my wife's 2017 using another more complex path to doing so, but a friend just asked me to hack his Gen 5 10" and I'd love to do it as easily as this. However, a bit nervous if this doesn't allow it.
 
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I think I answered my own question. Using a windows 10 computer, I connected the 10" Fire Gen 5... ran the program... and it continually crashed after initially finding the kindle. I never got the menu with the options. And where does this program unpack itself to once the EXE zip is run?
 
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I think I answered my own question. Using a windows 10 computer, I connected the 10" Fire Gen 5... ran the program... and it continually crashed after initially finding the kindle. I never got the menu with the options. And where does this program unpack itself to once the EXE zip is run?
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I believe this may be a bug in the tablet detect section of the code. I know it can read Hd10 (2017), hd8 (2017), and hd (2018) without error. I'm not sure what's going on but I will look into it. Oh and also, a new version of the tool is coming soon!
 
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Thanks!

This is exactly what I was looking for, great work! can't wait for step "Remove Everything Amazon" on 8th gen :D
 
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    What's going on guys?

    I hope everyone is having a great day so far!

    Fire Toolbox V32.0 has just been released, and I can't wait to share what it brings to the table... so let's jump straight into it!

    Maxing Compatibility with the Fire Max 11​

    With the unfortunate discovery of Max having the same restrictions as FireOS 7.3.2.2+, the device identification code has been adjusted to treat the Max 11 as "restricted". This means the Toolbox will present the options to use the workarounds that were developed for tablets running FireOS 7.3.2.2+.

    However, when it comes to Custom Launchers, the activation methods will be a tiny bit different for the Max 11. Because it runs Android 11, the Custom Navbar activation method can unfortunately not be used due to Google removing support for custom navigation bar layouts. But, interesting enough, it has been reported that the Launcher Hijack method works once more, with the 5 second delay no longer being present. As a result, the Custom Navbar option will be disabled for the Max 11, and the Launcher Hijack method will be enabled and set as the default option (as it's the best of the workarounds).

    The Custom Launcher Tool, and "Custom Launcher" Option Changes?​

    Speaking of the Custom Launcher tool, I've also taken the liberty of making some quality of life changes I think we can all agree that are probably for the best. Firstly, the "Custom Launcher" option has been changed to "Other...".
    Personally, I don't think that "Custom Launcher" was the best wordage, and I'm hoping this change can reduce the confusion. We're not quite done with the "Other..." option yet. The code has also been changed up to perform checks on the user supplied APK to make sure the launcher is compatible with the plugged tablet. It checks for the architecture, and ensures the app has a launch-able activity that the workarounds can call when invoking the launcher.

    ADB Logcat - New Filter(s) Who 'Dis?​

    Looking for something specific in the ADB Logcat? Well, in V32.0 you can now filter the log to find what you're looking for even easier. The buffer filtering options include:
    • All - Logs from every buffer.
    • Main - Most logs created by running applications.
    • System - Messages and logs created by the OS.
    • Radio - Messages and logs relating to the various radios (wifi).
    • Events - Binary system events.
    • Crash - Logs created when an application or service crashes.
    • Default - Shows logs from the main, system, and crash buffers only.
    In addition to the filters, you can now also run "logcat" in the ADB Shell to open the ADB Logcat window instead of navigating to the Logging section in the Toolbox's Settings.

    Some Updates to the OTA Updates subtool​

    As many users have pointed out, the OTA Updates subtool struggled to re-enable OTA Updates once they were disabled. Fortunately, the bug's hiding spot was discovered and it was quickly squashed. It's now possible to re-enable them updates once again.

    Now when it comes to restricting OTA, the Toolbox now provides a means of selecting which Wi-Fi networks you'd like to meter. However, it's important to note that the Toolbox can only include the networks your tablet has already connected to. But don't worry if can't connect a network just yet, as options for Metering Networks and Unmetering Networks have been added to the Networking tab in the Modify System Settings tool allowing you to meter and unmeter a network at any given time. This way you don't have to unrestrict OTA and restrict again just to meter a different Wi-Fi network.

    Sideloading More Improvements​

    As with the Custom Launcher tool, the Sideload Apps now performs checks to ensure the APK to be sideloaded is compatible with the tablet. It also double checks for the launch-able activity to ensure the app can be launched if the "Run after install" installation flag is enabled. As an added bonus, the tool also reads APK information a little quicker then before.

    Settings Database and Old Gen (2014 - 2017) Tablets​

    Just recently, I discovered that Android 5 (which FireOS 5 runs) doesn't have an option for listing keys/values in the database tables. As a result, the ability to include the Database Keys in System Backups has been disabled. Also, the Settings Database Modifier has also been disabled for old gen devices as well. I'm looking into alternatives methods for obtaining the database keys/values but haven't found anything as of yet. If anyone has any ideas please don't hesitate to share them!

    Changelog​

    Wait, that's not everything this update has to offer! In case you're interested, here's the changelog for this update:
    Fire Toolbox V32.0 - Changelog


    Version 32.0

    [ADB Logcat]
    • Updated the UI to match the python port.
    • Added filtering options for different buffers.

    [ADB Shell]
    • Executing "logcat" in the shell will now open the ADB Logcat subtool.

    [Modify System Settings]
    • The Settings Database Modifier tab is now hidden for old gen devices.
    • Added the Wi-Fi Metering option to the Networking tab.
    • Fixed a bug that prevented OTA Updates from being enabled again.
    • When restricting OTA Updates, you can now select the Wi-Fi networks you want to meter.

    [System Backup]
    • Disabled the option to include the settings database in system backups for old gen devices.

    [Quick Settings/Navbar Modifier]
    • Added buttons to move items up and down, and transfer items to the other list.

    [Device Detection]
    • Amazon Fire Max 11 is now detected as 'restricted' due to system apps now being protected.

    [Custom Launcher]
    • Enabled the Launcher Hijack launcher activation method for the Amazon Fire Max 11, and set it as the default option.
    • Changed the "Custom Launcher" option to "Other..."
    • Added checks to ensure an "Other..." launcher is compatible with the device before installing.

    [Sideload Apps]
    • Sped up the process of reading the apk information for display within the tool.
    • Added architecture checks to ensure the apk to be sideloaded is compatible with the tablet.
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    Downloads​

    Name​
    Installer (.exe)​
    Portable (.zip)​
    Fire Toolbox V32.0​
    ​
    NOTE: The update will NOT be available through the Toolbox Updater.

    Let's Wrap This Party Up!​

    As always, I'd like to take a moment to THANK YOU all from the bottom of my heart! Day in and day out, I just can't figure out what I did to be blessed so much in having the honor of being apart of this wonderful community. Thank you all so much for the love and support! I can't thank you all enough! Of course, I also want to give a huge shoutout to the kind folks who've fueled those long stressful days with a nice cup of coffee... THANK YOU ALL so much for the donos!

    However, things wouldn't be complete without giving a HUGE shoutout to the troopers who keep things alive in here... @blaacksheep, and @Jumbo100! THANK YOU TWO for the amazing and kind support you've shown on here! You two are a blessing! Thanks a ton!

    Keep being awesome people guys! It's what drives this project forward!

    Thank you all so much for taking the time to read this post!

    Well, that's all I've got for now! Until next time guys... Peace!
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    Datastream33
    Datastream33
    My Linux people, don't worry I haven't forgotten about you!

    An update is in the works, and will release very soon! Thank you so much for your patience!

    Just had the Windows update chilling on my system and decided to release it early.
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    Datastream33
    Datastream33
    What's going on guys?

    Well my penguin loving people, Fire Toolbox V3.0 is finally ready for release!

    I know it's been a while since the Windows version has been released, and for that I sincerely apologize. Been tinkering with the Installer, and compiling a script to help me build the Python port much more efficiently and quickly. Anyway, you're not here to listen to excuses so let's get into the nitty gritty about what V3.0 has to offer!

    Disclaimer: I will be taking text from the Windows release post if needed, as I don't think it's necessary to repeat myself when it comes to some of these improvements/additions. I hope that's ok with you.

    Maxing Compatibility with the Fire Max 11​

    With the unfortunate discovery of Max having the same restrictions as FireOS 7.3.2.2+, the device identification code has been adjusted to treat the Max 11 as "restricted". This means the Toolbox will present the options to use the workarounds that were developed for tablets running FireOS 7.3.2.2+.

    However, when it comes to Custom Launchers, the activation methods will be a tiny bit different for the Max 11. Because it runs Android 11, the Custom Navbar activation method can unfortunately not be used due to Google removing support for custom navigation bar layouts. But, interesting enough, it has been reported that the Launcher Hijack method works once more, with the 5 second delay no longer being present. As a result, the Custom Navbar option will be disabled for the Max 11, and the Launcher Hijack method will be enabled and set as the default option (as it's the best of the workarounds).

    Updates to the Toolbox Updater You Say?​

    You bet ya! As a nice quality of life improvement, the Updater will now successfully adopt the Toolbox's current theme instead of defaulting to the Terminal theme. Furthermore, the Updater will also check to see if your computer is connected to the internet before checking for updates... fixing the crash that would occur when the check fails due to a missing connection. Basic stuff I know, but it's finally in there!


    ADB Logcat - New Filter(s) Who 'Dis?​

    Looking for something specific in the ADB Logcat? Well, in V3.0 you can now filter the log to find what you're looking for even easier. The buffer filtering options include:

    • All - Logs from every buffer.
    • Main - Most logs created by running applications.
    • System - Messages and logs created by the OS.
    • Radio - Messages and logs relating to the various radios (wifi).
    • Events - Binary system events.
    • Crash - Logs created when an application or service crashes.
    • Default - Shows logs from the main, system, and crash buffers only.
    In addition to the filters, you can now also run "logcat" in the ADB Shell to open the ADB Logcat window instead of navigating to the Logging section in the Toolbox's Settings.

    The Custom Launcher Tool, and "Custom Launcher" Option Changes?​

    I'm happy to announce that the "Other..." option has now made it's way into the Custom Launcher tool as a launcher option! Yay!

    Speaking of the "Other..." option, it will perform checks on the user supplied APKs to make sure the launcher is compatible with the plugged tablet. It also checks for the architecture, and ensures the app has a launch-able activity that the workarounds can call when invoking the launcher.

    I've also taken the liberty of fixing a bug that would prevent Fire Launcher from being detected as disabled.

    Some Updates to the OTA Updates subtool​

    Now when it comes to restricting OTA, the Toolbox now provides a means of selecting which Wi-Fi networks you'd like to meter. However, it's important to note that the Toolbox can only include the networks your tablet has already connected to. But don't worry if can't connect a network just yet, as options for Metering Networks and Unmetering Networks have been added to the Networking tab in the Modify System Settings tool allowing you to meter and unmeter a network at any given time. This way you don't have to unrestrict OTA and restrict again just to meter a different Wi-Fi network.

    Sideloading More Improvements​

    As with the Custom Launcher tool, the Sideload Apps now performs checks to ensure the APK to be sideloaded is compatible with the tablet. I've also taken the opportunity to add the "Run after Install" installation flag.

    Furthermore, the tool now also double checks for the launch-able activity to ensure the app can be launched if the "Run after install" installation flag is enabled.

    Settings Database and Old Gen (2014 - 2017) Tablets​

    Just recently, I discovered that Android 5 (which FireOS 5 runs) doesn't have an option for listing keys/values in the database tables. As a result, the ability to include the Database Keys in System Backups has been disabled. Also, the Settings Database Modifier has also been disabled for old gen devices as well. I'm looking into alternatives methods for obtaining the database keys/values but haven't found anything as of yet. If anyone has any ideas please don't hesitate to share them!

    Modifying the System UI Modifier Subtools​

    When applying custom quick settings tiles, it was noted that the custom tiles we be reset back to default on reboot. This is a known behavior and is handled in the windows version. Thankfully, the Python port now also shares the same solution. When setting custom tiles, the Toolbox will now ask you if you'd like to install Automate (if it isn't already) and import a flow that will retain your custom tiles on reboot. Furthermore, on the Navigation Bar Modifier side, we've also fixed a bug that would prevent the "Padding" and "Spaces" items from being moved up and down in the list.

    Some of Those Known Issues​

    Let's talk about some issues with the port (feel free to let me know any other issues you come across):
    • The Installer and Manjaro - The one is very interesting. It seems that Manjaro handles Python and Pip a little differently then most other distros. It refuses the use of Pip, and requires the use of pipx.. which is something to do with virtual environments? It's also difficult to create virtual environments due to the Python home and path variables not being set. If anyone running Manjaro has an idea of how to read pip modules on Manjaro please do let me know. For now, I'm not sure the Toolbox will run on Manjaro until something is sorted out.
    • The Installer and Tumbleweed - For whatever reason, the Toolbox cannot read tumbleweed's os-release file, so the Installer cannot determine what package manager it uses. Therefore, the Installer will not resize the window... making the Next buttons unreachable. I'm planning on increasing the window size for all distros in order to get around this issue. Until then, please reach out via PM and I'll send you the Toolbox build.
    • Custom Navbar issues - Brought to light by the legend @blaacksheep, it seems there's an issue with the Custom Navigation Bar on FireOS 7.3.2.7. It's noted that when changing the navigation bar layout manually or through the Navigation Bar Modifier subtool it causes the custom navbar key to disappear and the default home key returns. The database key that holds the navbar layout (sysui_nav_bar) appears to be correct. but some how isn't? This appears to be a bug on both the port and Windows version.
    • MacOS and Chromebook support - I've had a few folks reach out and ask if it's possible to run the Toolbox on macOS or a Chromebook. Unfortunately, I do not have a Mac nor do I know anyone that has one. It was also be considered piracy if I ran macOS in a vM... so It's with a sad heart that i confirm that the Toolbox may never run on macOS. As for Chromebooks, I believe it's possible to run Linux programs by enabling developer mode. If anyone has a Chromebook and is willing to try and get the Toolbox running I'd be more then willing to provide a guide and instructions to see if we can get things figured out.

    Changelog​

    Hey, for those of you who like changelogs, don't worry, I've got you covered:
    Fire Toolbox V3.0 (Beta) - Changelog

    [SystemUI Modifier]
    * When applying custom quicksetting tiles, you're now given the option to install an Automate flow that ensures your custom tiles retain after the tablet reboots.

    [YouTube Clients]
    * Removed the YouTube Vanced client option.
    * Added the SkyTube client as an option.

    [Settings]
    * Fixed a pathing issue that prevented the View System Logs (logcat) subtool from reading logs.
    * Increased the length and width of the View System Logs subtool window.
    * Added the ability to filter logs.

    [ADB Shell]
    * When executing "logcat" in the shell, it will now open the ADB Shell subtool.

    [ADB Logcat]
    * Added different filtering option for buffers.

    [Modify System Settings]
    * The Settings Database Modifier tab is now hidden for old gen devices.
    * Added the Wi-Fi Metering option to the Networking tab.
    * When restricting OTA Updates, you can now select the Wi-Fi networks you want to meter.
    * Fixed an issue with moving "Padding", and "Space" items up and down the list in the Navigation Bar Modifier subtool.

    [System Backup]
    * Disabled the option to include the settings database in system backups for old gen devices.

    [Toolbox Updater]
    * The Updater now adopts the Toolbox's theme.
    * The Updater will now close if an internet connection isn't available.

    [Custom Launcher]
    * Added the "Other..." option, allowing users to supply their own launchers outside of the presets.
    * Enabled the Launcher Hijack launcher activation method for the Amazon Fire Max 11, and set it as the default option.
    * Added checks to ensure an "Other..." launcher is compatible with the device before installing.
    * Fixed a bug with the Disable Launcher method not reading the disabled status of Fire Launcher correctly.

    [Sideload Apps]
    * Added the 'Run after install' installation flag.
    * Added architecture checks to ensure the apk to be sideloaded is compatible with the tablet.

    [Device Detection]
    * Amazon Fire Max 11 is now detected as 'restricted' due to system apps now being protected.
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    Downloads​

    Name​
    Python Version​
    Installer​
    Fire Toolbox V3.0 (Beta)​
    3.10.x​
    Fire Toolbox V3.0 (Beta)​
    3.11.x​

    NOTICE: You must obtain the correct version for your installed Python version. Run "python3 -V" in the Terminal to get the installed python version for your distro.


    Final Closing Thoughts​

    In this post I'd also like to announce the plans for the next build. I'm planning on adding in the Setup Tour, and providing QOL improvements similar to the ones seen on the windows version. This includes pointers to the 2nd main menu button, theme selection on first startup, kill ADB on exit, a "Read All" button for the Notification Center (will add this to the Windows version as well), and various other small changes/improvements. If you guys have any suggestions please do let me know. Feedback is very important to me, and is 1000% welcomed... positive or negative.

    Again, I'd like to sincerely apologize for taking so long to get this build out to you guys. You've all been very patient and supportive, and I'd like to thank you all so much! As always, you guys are the bomb!

    Of course, shoutout to @blaacksheep for helping test the build and providing insight into bugs/issues that were overlooked. You're helping to make a better experience for everyone! Cheers man!

    Thank you all for taking the time to read this post. I really do appreciate it!

    Well, that's it for now my friends! Talk with you soon, and Happy Toolboxing! :D
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    Datastream33
    Datastream33
    blaacksheep said:
    Attention FTB v32.0 Users:

    As of July 21, 2023, Do NOT apply the FTB v32.1 patch.     It will delete the Fire Toolbox executable and will cause the need to reinstall FTB v32.0. Apparently, there was some error in coding by @Datastream33 that causes this. The micropatch only affects the re-ordering of the navbar icons. It only fixes the inability to move icons from the inactive to the active panels. If you need to do this, please wait for the micropatch to be replaced, or use one of the presets for the time being. I'll update this post when the problem is fixed, and I'm sure Datastream33 will also announce it. 😯
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    Hey, great catch! Forgot to package the micropatch correctly. Fixed it, it should be good to go! Thanks again! :D
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    Jumbo100
    universelight said:
    Is there any firmware version for 2021 Fire 10" HD 64GB Tablet that is NOT SUPPORTED by Fire Toolbox?

    Whats the most recent firmware version for same tablet that can come by default BEFORE any update?
    Thank you.
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    Welcome to the Community!

    Fire HD10 /HD10 Plus (Gen 11,2021) released May 26, 2021 with FireOS 7.3.1.9

    All f/w released by Amazon for Gen 11 Fire tablets to date:

    7.3.1.9 - May 2021
    7.3.2.1 - September 2021
    7.3.2.2 - November 2021
    7.3.2.3 - May 2022
    7.3.2.4 - August 2022
    7.3.2.6 - November 2022
    7.3.2.7 - February 2023
    7.3.2.8 - April 2023

    Fire Toolbox is primarily a curated set of ADB commands, so it "works"/supports all versions of FireOS 7 on Gen 11 Fire tablets.

    However, the effectiveness of FTB mods depends on the f/w installed.

    Prior to f/w 7.3.2.2 (November, 2021) FireOS was fully amenable to ADB modifications. Mod were simple and easy to make.

    From f/w 7.3.2.2 and later, Amazon began "system restricting" some FireOS apps so that ADB commands were ineffective; most notably OTA Updates and Fire Launcher apps could not be disabled. @Datastream33 furtively developed a set of "workarounds" to allow continued mod functions, but the workaround processes required additional code/software and used more valuable system resources. FTB still "works" and is still effective but requires much more user effort. FTB was never "broken" but has been limited from time to time; workaround procedures are always being updated.

    Fire HD/HD10 Plus (Gen 11, 2021) f/w installed may vary depending on when/where the units were assembled and how long they have been in inventory.

    OTTB original units may have f/w 7.2.1.9 ; later and refurbished units may have any f/w variant. OTA updates will always install the most f/w , currently f/w 7.3.2.8 .

    For best FTB mod results, f/w prior to 7.3.2.2 is preferred. YMMV.
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    Datastream33
    Datastream33



    Fire Toolbox V32.0
    All-In-One Toolbox for Fire Tablets!
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    Introduction.png


    The Fire Toolbox is a collection of useful ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tweaks that can be applied to Amazon's Fire Tablets. The Toolbox project aims to help users fully customize and unlock the full potential of their tablets by putting all the power into their hands.​
    ​
    The Toolbox doesn't touch the system partition meaning all changes made can be reversed either through the tools/subtools themselves or through a factory reset. This means the Toolbox does NOT void your warranty.​

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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FIREOS 7.3.2.2+ AND THE TOOLBOX (PLEASE READ)

    If your tablet is running FireOS 7.3.2.2 or above please note that some functions of the Toolbox may not work due to new restrictions in the new firmware. The following tools either do not work or have limited functionality:

    • OTA Updates - OTAs can no longer be disabled.
    • Manage Amazon Apps - Some system apps can no longer be disabled.

    We're looking into workarounds to the issues detailed above. Please keep an eye on the forum for further development.
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    Device Name:
    Generation:​
    Amazon Fire Max 11 (2023)
    13​
    Amazon Fire 7 (2022)
    12​
    Amazon Fire 10/10+ (2021)
    11​
    Amazon Fire 8/8+ (2020)
    10​
    Amazon Fire 10 (2019)
    9​
    Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
    9​
    Amazon Fire 8 (2018)
    8​
    Amazon Fire 10 (2017)
    7​
    Amazon Fire 8 (2017)
    7​
    Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
    7​
    Amazon Fire HD8 (2016)
    6​
    Amazon Fire HD10 (2015)
    5​
    Amazon Fire HD8 (2015)
    5​
    Amazon Fire HD7 (2015)
    5​
    Amazon Fire HD7 (2014)
    4​
    Amazon Fire HD6 (2014)
    4​

    In this forum, you may hear the word "generation" being used when talking about Fire Tablets. Just know that "generation" effectively means the same as "what year was the tablet manufactured?". This may seem confusing and as a result a reference table has been provided for you below.​

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    Getting the Toolbox up and running with your tablet is surprisingly a very easy procedure. The only thing required is for you to enable Developer Options and ADB on your tablet. So, without further ado, let's get started.​

    At this point, please read the section below, and make sure to follow the correct guide that is made for your tablet on how to set up the device so it works with the Toolbox.​

    FIRE HD 7, 8, 10 (2018 - 2023) Guide:​
    ​
    Before purchasing the tablet:​
    • Make sure you uncheck the "Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup" box before Adding to Cart. (See this screenshot, credits go to @ancientrael)

      if the box remains checked, your tablet will automatically update to the latest version of FireOS the second it auto-connects to your wifi.
    Booting the tablet for the first time:​
    • Wait for your tablet to fully boot up for the first time (may take a few seconds to minutes).
    • When it boots, it will ask you for the language you'd like the OS to use. Select your prefered language.
    • Tapping the blue arrow at the bottom of the screen, you'll be asked to connect to a WIFI network.
    • Select ANY network from the list (even if you don't know the password).
    • Once it asks for the password, tap the "Cancel" button and it will take you to the previous screen with the Wifi networks.
    • At the bottom of the screen, you should now see a "Skip Setup" button, go ahead and tap that.
    • It will now ask if you're sure you want to skip fire setup. Just tap "Skip" once more.
    • You should immeditely be thrown into Fire Launcher. You're now ready to enable USB/ADB Debugging.
    Enabling USB Debugging:​
    • Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options > About Fire Tablet and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
    • Press the back button and find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
    • Scroll down till you find USB Debugging and enable it.
    Setting up the drivers:​
    ​
    If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time. ​
    • Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
    • Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)
    • Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.
    • Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.
    • At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."
    • On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
    ​
    That's it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!​
    ​
    ​

    FIRE HD 6, 7, 8, 10 (2014 - 2017) Guide:​
    Before purchasing the tablet:​
    • Make sure you uncheck the "Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup" box before Adding to Cart. (See this screenshot, credits go to @ancientrael)

      if the box remains checked, your tablet will automatically update to the latest version of FireOS the second it auto-connects to your wifi.
    Booting the tablet for the first time:​
    • Wait for your tablet to fully boot up for the first time (may take a few seconds to minutes).
    • When it boots, it will ask you for the language you'd like the OS to use. Select your prefered language.
    • Tapping the blue arrow at the bottom of the screen, you'll be asked to connect to a WIFI network.
    • Select ANY network from the list (even if you don't know the password).
    • Once it asks for the password, tap the "Cancel" button and it will take you to the previous screen with the Wifi networks.
    • At the bottom of the screen, you should now see a "Skip Setup" button, go ahead and tap that.
    • It will now ask if you're sure you want to skip fire setup. Just tap "Skip" once more.
    • You should immeditely be thrown into Fire Launcher. You're now ready to enable ADB Debugging.
    Enabling ADB Debugging:​
    • Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
    • Find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
    • Scroll down till you find ADB Debugging and enable it.
    Setting up the drivers:​
    ​
    If you are on Windows 10 or Windows 11 you do NOT need to following this guide because Windows will setup the needed drivers by default automatically. All you need to do is plug your tablet in and Windows will take care of the rest. Please wait until these drivers are fully installed before laucnhing the Toolbox for the first time. ​
    • Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
    • Plug your tablet into the computer, and Windows will start installing the MTP drivers. It will also attempt to install the ADB driver but will fail. (This is normal and to be expected)
    • Launch the Toolbox, and it should detect your Windows version and inform you that further driver setup is required. It will then ask you if you'd like the Toolbox to download and install the drivers.
    • Click the "Yes" button, wait for the download to finish and follow the driver setup. If this for some reason doesn't work, please follow this guide to manually install the drivers.
    • At this point, If drivers are setup properly... the Toolbox will inform you that the "device isn't authorized. Please authorize your device now."
    • On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer's RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says "Always allow from the computer" and hit ok.
    ​
    That's it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!​
    ​

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    • ADB Shell - Spawn a Unix shell that can be used to communicate with the device and execute commands.​
    • Custom Launcher - Replace Fire Launcher with a custom launcher.​
    • Enable Widget Support - Enable widgets on supported launchers.​
    • Custom Sounds - Set custom sounds for notifications, lock/unlock events, low battery, and more!​
    • Density Modifier - Change the value of pixels per inch to either decrease or increase resolution.​
    ​
    • Restore Default Density - Restore the factory default density.​
    • Google Assistant - Replace Amazon Alexa with Google Assistant.​
    • Google Services - Install Google Services and the Play Store.​
    • Google Services (Manage)​
    • Add/Remove Google Accounts​
    • Clear Data/Cache for Play Services​
    • Uninstall Play Services​
    • Hybrid Apps - Sideload Amazon Appstore apps without having the Appstore enabled.​
    • Keyboard and Input - Manage other input methods and install custom keyboards.​
    • Lockscreen Wallpaper - Replace the lockscreen's wallpaper with a custom one. ​
    • Manage Amazon Apps - Manage the Amazon apps installed on your tablet.​
    • Hide/disable Amazon Apps - Hide and Disable Amazon apps through presets or manually select apps.​
    • Restore Amazon Apps - Completely restore every Amazon app or manually select apps to restore.​
    • Modify System Settings - ​
    • Power Options - Reboot, shutdown, reboot into recovery, or reboot the tablet into bootloader mode.​
    • Parental Controls Hide - Installs a service that auto-dismisses messages from Parental Controls.​
    • Privacy Controls - Disable telemetry collection of app usage data, interest based ads, etc. ​
    • Push and Pull​
    • Push - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet.​
    • Pull - Retrieve files from your tablet and transfer them to your computer.​
    • Remove Lockscreen Ads - Remove ads from the lockscreen.​
    • Screen Capturing - Record the device's screen, or capture a screenshot.​
    • Sideload Apps - Install APKs from sources outside of the Amazon Appstore.​
    • System Backup ​
    • Backup - Create a backup of the current system configuration.​
    • Restore - Restore system configuration from a previously created backup.​
    • User Management (8th gen and above)​
    • Create a User - Create a new user.​
    • Delete a User - Delete a toolbox created user.​
    • Switch Users - Switch the current user to a different Toolbox created user.​
    • YouTube Clients - Install third-party Youtube clients. ​
    ​

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    V28.9​
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    V9.1​
    Post​
    Link​
    V9.0​
    Post​
    Link​
    V8.2​
    Post​
    Link​
    V8.1​
    Post​
    Link​
    V7.2.1​
    Download​
    Post​
    Link​
    V7.1​
    Post​
    Link​
    V7.0​
    Post​
    Link​
    V6.56​
    Post​
    Link​
    V6.55​
    Post​
    Link​
    V6.54​
    Download​
    Post​
    Link​

    *Linux:​

    Version​
    Python Version​
    Installer​
    Update Post​
    VirusTotal​
    V3.0 (Beta)​
    3.10.x​
    Post​
    Link​
    V3.0 (Beta)​
    3.11.x​
    Post​
    Link​

    NOTICE: You must obtain the correct version for your installed Python version. Run "python3 -V" in the Terminal to get the installed python version for your distro.

    * While in Beta, I'd like to heavy push the installer so that we can get it to stable along with the Toolbox. So, for now, the only download option will be the installer. Once the Toolbox and the Installer are both stable a portable option will be available. However, if you really need a portable version please PM me and I'll send you the link.

    Version​
    Installer​
    Portable (.zip)​
    Update Post​
    VirusTotal​
    V2.0 (Beta)​
    n/A​
    Post​
    Link​
    V1.0 (Beta)​
    N/A​
    Post​
    Link​

    Other Downloads:​

    Resource​
    Resource Link​
    Applicable Tools​
    Custom Navigation Bar Icons​
    Navigation Bar Modifier​
    Toolbox Changelogs​
    N/A​

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    FAQ.png


    My Home Button isn't working after using the Custom Launcher Tool?​
    ​
    Due to the way the process works, it alters your navigation bar's home key to send a key event that can be picked up by Automate. Once Automate reads this event, it launches your custom launcher automatically. ​
    ​
    However, if the flow in Automate isn't running, the navbar key will not work, and nothing will happen when it's tapped. To fix this, either open Automate and start the "Launcher Invoker" flow again, or execute the Custom Launcher tool in the Toolbox, click the ":" icon (upper-right) to show the Tool Options panel, and click the "Restore Navigation Bar" button to restore the stock layout. ​
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    Google Family Link won't work on my tablet?​
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    Unfortuently, no matter how hard we try, we still haven't been able to get Family Link to work correctly on the tablets. The Family Link app fails to install, and the Child account refuses to login. No matter what we tried, we couldn't get a Child account to work on the tablets.​
    ​
    We believe this has to do with missing dependecies, and the tablets not being certified through Google's Play Protect platform. We're still activly looking into getting the issue resolved. Until then, it's recommended that you use an alternative such as Amazon's FreeTime, Eyezy, or another third-party family managing software.​
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    How can I remove a Google Account from my tablet?​
    ​
    Because of the missing accounts section in the Settings app it will be a little more difficult to remove Google Accounts directly from the tablet. The easiest way that I've found is to visit this page: https://myaccount.google.com/security, sign-in to your Google Account, scroll down to "Your Devices" and click the "Manage devices" button. From the list of devices find your tablet and in the upper right-corner click the 3-dot icon and from the list select "Sign out". ​
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    Can the Toolbox be used to root my tablet?​
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    Primarly, rooting a Fire Tablet requires the user to open the back of the device and short out a certain point on the motherboard. The Toolbox has been designed for folks who'd rather not bark down this alley. It uses the power of ADB to make changes, and is meant to be an alternative to rooting. In summery, the Toolbox isn't designed to root.​
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    The Toolbox is being marked as a virus?​
    ​
    This is likely because the Toolbox (and it's installer) aren't signed with a software license. This freaks Windows out because it sees that there is no publisher, and as a result it displays a warning (smartscreen). In addition, some anti-viruses might also flag the Toolbox as a virus simply because the build is relatively new and there is no record of it in the anti-viruses database, resulting in a false positve.​
    ​
    As always, I take your security and privacy VERY seriously! If you do not feel safe with installing the Toolbox due to virus concerns, I respect and support your decision. It is always up to the user and their judgment! :D​
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    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
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    blaacksheep
    Last edited 9-30-2022

    A lot has changed since I first posted this. Toolbox has been updated to v29.0 and now has a new method of replacing the Fire Launcher, DNS66 is only a delaying tactic and doesn't stop updates in all cases, and the Lockscreen Ad removal process in the old FTB v9.2 still works to remove the ads. I leave the post up, but understand that it's just for reference as a starting point for you to explore these things.


    What to do about F/W v. 7.3.2.2

    So your Fire tablet has the latest firmware update on it (v7.3.2.2) and Fire Toolbox won't do what it's supposed to. All is not lost. I've collected some workarounds that will keep Amazon at bay. The three main problems are:

    1) You can't stop Automatic updates.

    2) You can't get rid of the lockscreen ads.

    3) You hate the Amazon Launcher, but Amazon won't let you change it permanently.


    Once those three problems are addressed, you pretty much have your tablet back. The Toolbox will still work for all the other things you want modify. First, get your tablet set up with Toolbox, install Google Services, and install the launcher you want. (Make sure to select "Enable Widget Support".) We'll take care of the Amazon Launcher later. So let's get started with the 3 main problems.

    1) Automatic updates.

    This method is far from perfect and has sometimes allowed updates to somehow slip by. The only other way to do this that I know is to use an app blocking firewall and block the update apps. I chose this method because it doesn't require a 'training period' to train the app on what to block and what to let through. Also, if you've already got lockscreen ads in your tablet's cache, this will not remove them. This method must be in place before you first connect to WiFi for the lockscreen ad blocking to work.

    We need to stop the tablet from contacting Amazon to update it's firmware. We can no longer disable the service that does this, BUT, we can interfere with it's ability to contact the server from which it gets its updates. On a computer, we would modify the hosts file and block the addresses of the update servers. On an Android device, we need root access to do that, but there is an alternate way of adding things to the hosts file - with a VPN. We'll use a free and open source ad blocking VPN app to do this. The app is called DNS66 and it's available through F-Droid. You need to make sure this is always running to be protected from updates. Luckily, android has a feature to assist us in this. It's called "Always On VPN" and we need another app to access the hidden setting for this. We'll use "Activity Launcher" to get to this setting. Activity Launcher is available from Google's Play Store.

    It turns out that using Activity Launcher to change this hidden setting does nothing more than give you an extra notification that your VPN is off. It doesn't stop traffic, so it's useless. Besides, my tablet has taken to turning the "Always On VPN" setting back off every time I boot. (Thanks Amazon!) Activity Launcher is still useful for finding settings that Amazon doesn't see fit to include. It also makes desktop shortcuts to those settings if you wish.

    Download DNS66 to your computer from f-droid.org or from the attached file, copy it to your tablet and install it. Also go to the Play Store and install Activity Launcher. Finally, get the Amzn_Blcklist.txt that's attached to this post and copy that to your tablet. The blocklist file must remain on your tablet, so put it somewhere where it won't get deleted. I suggest in the root of your internal storage. (/storage/emulated/0)

    Open DNS66. There are a couple settings that must be changed. On the Start tab, turn on "Watch Connection". (All 3 switches should now be on.)
    DNS66-start.jpg

    Now go to the Hosts tab. Tap the "+" in the lower-right. Under Title, type "Amazon Blocklist". Tap the paper clip on the next line. Navigate to the Amzn_Blocklist.txt file you downloaded earlier and select it. Now tap "Done" in the upper-right. You should now have the first and last entry on the displayed list selected.
    dns66-hosts.jpg

    Now go to the Apps tab. Turn on "Show System Apps". Tap the gear under the Show System Apps switch and select "No Apps". All the switches below that should now be off.
    dns66-apps.jpg

    You can optionally set your own DNS servers on the next screen if you'd like. I like to turn on Custom DNS Servers, deselect the German ones that are pre-selected, and then turn on the last two servers (CloudFlare).
    dns66-dns.jpg

    This can also be done with Toolbox making this step unnecessary. Now go back to the Start tab. Tap "Start". It will notify you that it wants to connect to a VPN. Tap Yes or OK and allow it.

    Quick note: Do not use the Toolbox DNS changer in Modify System Settings AND the DNS66 Custom DNS setting together. This will cause connectivity to fail. I use DNS66 and not Toolbox's DNS changer. Having the Custom DNS Servers set ins DNS66, and using the Toolbox DNS changer simultaneously caused me hours of grief trying to figure out why Google couldn't connect!

    Now Launch Activity Launcher. Tap the magnifying glass in the upper-right. Enter "VPN". One setting should appear called "VPN". Tap it. Tap the gear on the end of the DNS66 line. Turn on Always-on VPN. Turning on the other switch makes Google Services think you are disconnected, so leave that one off. Step one accomplished.

    actlaunch-vpn.jpg


    Notes:

    DNS66 takes several seconds before it gets started when you first boot, so it is possible that the tablet will make a DNS query for the update server or the lockscreen ad server before it loads. Best practice is to turn off WiFi before you power down or reboot.

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    2) Lockscreen Ads.


    Toolbox v29.0 now takes care of lockscreen ads!


    It turns out, that blocking those update servers also blocks your tablet from getting any lockscreen
    ads! No further action is needed. I stopped investigating this because I chose to disable the lockscreen completely. If you want to do that, you can do it in Toolbox, or in Activity Launcher that you just installed. Launch Activity Launcher. Tap the magnifying glass. Type in "screenlock". Now tap the last item (.password.ScreenLockSuggestionActivity). Select None and you're done.


    Notes:

    It has come to my attention that when disabling your PIN, it may still ask you for a PIN by Parental Controls for some settings or activities. I would suggest if you're going to disable your PIN, to first set it to something simple like 0000, reboot it, and then disable the PIN. That way you'll know what PIN you set if it suddenly asks you next month for your PIN.

    Another way to disable lockscreen ads is detailed Here.

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    3) Amazon Launcher.


    New: Toolbox v29 has remediated most of the difficulties in replacing the launcher. Always check that you have the latest version of Toolbox. I'll leave the rest of the post up to inspire ideas.


    The latest version of Toolbox (v 28.1) has a new tool called 'Custom Navbar Key'. This method uses Automate to automatically replace the Home button every time you reboot. It works rather nicely. I leave this section posted for completeness and to facilitate experimentation on other choices.

    The way we're going to get rid of the Amazon Launcher is by not calling it! We're going to replace the Home button with another button that we can map to any launcher we'd like. This isn't a perfect solution, but it is FREE. If you're willing to spend a couple bucks, you can purchase a more configurable gesture navigation app with more features, but this is FREE, so maybe you can accept it's shortcomings. I'll keep this post updated with other navbar replacements that people suggest.

    Go to the Play Store. Get and install "One Button Navigation". Launch it. It will want you to turn on Accessability Service for it. Follow the on-screen instructions and turn on "One Button Navigation Bar". You'll see your new nav button at the bottom of the screen. I like to adjust the width down to a dot, like the button it's replacing, but that's up to you. I also like to make the background black and the botton bright yellow so that I'm reminded it's running. Set up the background and button colors as you like them. Yeah, I know the ads in this are obtrusive, but you'll never see them once it's set up. Also DNS66 will block the ads if you install that first.
    obn-set.jpg

    Next tap the Action tab. Tap "Single Click". Scroll down and select "Launch Application...". Select the launcher that you installed with Toolbox here. In my case, it was Nova 7. (Google updated the Nova version that Toolbox installed.) Now you can set any other actions you'd like for the new button.
    obn-act.jpg

    I didn't want anything additional, so I made the gestures similar to the original buttons. This is all up to you. You can reverse them or set additional functionality to the button. I ended up with a new navbar that covers the original navbar (the one with the home button that brings up the Amazon Launcher). I now have a button that when pressed, takes me to my launcher. When I swipe it left, it goes back a screen. When I swipe it right, it shows the recents. I spent a lot of time with other navbar replacements and this is the minimalist replacement that works best for me. YMMV. Before someone complains that it doesn't work in landscape mode, I'm not the developer. You should rate it and leave a comment for him! This is the best I could find that does what I want for FREE.

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    I'll edit this post with your suggestions for better solutions to these problems and keep a list of navbar replacements that people suggest at the end so you can find what works best for you.


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    Some Suggested Navigation Bar replacements:
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    One Button Navigation Bar by Nu-Kob (PlayStore)

    Pie Control by coolAce (PlayStore)

    Simple Control by coolAce (PlayStore)



    DNS66 is available from F-Droid.org (dated March 26, 2021)
    Activity Launcher is available from APKMirror.com (dated March 21,2022)
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    Datastream33
    What's going on, guys?

    I sincerely hope everyone is doing good, and having a wonderful December so far!

    Today marks the release of V26.0 of the Toolbox! So, without further ado... let's take a look at what this release has to offer!

    Welcome, Welcome, Welcome... Screen!​

    You know, every time I run a build for the first time I go through the Theme Selector, then the Tour, and then the Welcome Screen. I just think to myself "this is just a mess" - so in this update I thought I'd focus on improving it and making it better. I started by re-designing the Welcome Screen and doing my best to link all three tools into something that looked visually appealing. Now, in a tabbed interface you'll find the Setup Tour in the very first tab, Theme Selection (with a new UI) in the second, Installation Management in the third, and finally in the fourth the Changelog.

    Now let's talk specifically about the Installation Management tool. This bad boy now has the ability to read installations from directories other than the default (localappdata\Datastream). So, if you've got your installations in a custom location, and you'd like to manage them, it's now possible to point the path to that location. This should help make managing installations a lot easier!

    Custom Launchers on FireOS 7.3.2.2​

    As some of you may know, I bit the bullet and updated my tablet to the latest version of FireOS... to the dreaded 7.3.2.2. This update, from what I heard, caused the Custom Launcher and disabling OTAs tools to no longer function and after updating, I soon discovered that it was indeed the case. I then tried everything I could think and well really didn't turn up any valuable workarounds... until I tried the method we'd been using on older gen devices... and it worked! Of course, just like on the older gens, it has the drawback of being removed every time the device is rebooted. However, it's the only method I could find, so it's better than nothing, right?

    Anyway, while coding it in I decided to take the liberty of also clean up the code, and the UI a bit. What's cool is the tool will now read what generation your tablet is, and display what methods are available to use. You'll also find that the initial method selection UI is a lot more usable compared to its previous iteration.

    Change the Timeout for the Display?​

    Ah, the latest addition to the General group in the Modify System Settings tool. This subtool not only allows you to alter the timeout to traditional values, but also allows you to set a custom timeout. Want your screen to sleep after 24 hours of inactivity? This one's for you folks who want to extend the timeout as much as you can. Just be careful, it may cause a burn-in if your tablet's screen remains on the same screen for too long!

    Let's Talk Linux Port Stuff​

    I guess the point of this section is to ask you guys if you're ok with updates to the VB version being slowed down, so I can focus more on the port? I'd also like to address a common question I get asked about it being open-source. Right now, I'm planning on it being closed-source for now. However, I am planning on making it open-source when I feel like the time is right. Please be patient! So, let's get back to the original question... are you guy's ok if I shift primary focus to the port?


    Wait, that's not everything! If you're interested in everything that's changed... please take a look at the changelog below:
    Version 26.0 - Changelog

    [Welcome Screen]
    • Updated the user interface.
    • Added better installation detection to the Installation Management subtool.
    • You can now specify what directory the Installation Management subtool will scan to detect installations.
    • Improved the look of the Theme Selector.
    • Fixed a bug causing the Startup Tour to not load tools correctly.
    [Device Information]
    • Fixed chipset information not displaying for some tablets due to a renamed string in getprop.
    [Theme Selector]
    • Moved the Theme Selector to the Welcome Screen.
    [Custom Launcher]
    • Improved the UI.
    • Made significant improvements to the code, and fixed various bugs/issues.
    • Added Re-route Homekey option for tablets running FireOS 7.3.2.2+.
    [Modify System Settings]
    • Added the ability to change the "Display Timeout" to the General tab.
    • You can now set a custom Display Timeout of up to 24 hours.
    [Lockscreen Management]
    • Improved the warning regarding the Pattern security type.
    [Hybrid Apps]
    • Updated Disney+, and Netflix to the latest versions.
    [Manage Amazon Apps]
    • When restoring from a debloat list, it now displays the proper header and message.
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    Ready to download V26.0? Head on over to the Download's section of the OP. By the way, because of some directory changes to the bin folder... the update will not show up in the Updater. It must be installed via the Installer or extracted from the Portable release.

    Ok, my favorite part about of these release posts... sharing appreciation for you awesome folks! I just wanted to say I'm so blessed to be a part of the wonderful community over here on XDA. You guys are incredible people and in fact... this is perhaps the one place I've been on that I don't see negativity or people bullying one another. You guys are just AMAZING and I wanted to let you know that I appreciate everyone's support! Furthermore, you guys are what keep this project going, and it wouldn't be where it is today without you guys! So please pat yourself on the back - you deserve it!

    Also, I'd like to place the limelight on my good friends @blaacksheep, and of course @Falcon342. I just can't express how much I appreciate all you've done for this thread! I haven't had the time to get on here because of work and when I come on the forum I see you guys helping out and answering questions. I really do appreciate the time and effort you two have put into being so freaking helpful! However, I've got to be honest, I'm extremely sad because I feel like I'm not doing enough. I'm sure you guys would like a little help (I'm gonna try harder to be more active on here when I can to hopefully help you guys out). Anyway, thank you guys again!! I really do appreciate it!!!!

    Also, don't think I forgot about you donators! I just want to say I'm so honored that you'd donate your hard-earned cash. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve it. Guys and gals, THANK YOU so much for donating! I really do appreciate every penny! :D

    This year has flown by and Christmas is right around the corner, so I just wanted to say MERRY CHRISTMAS and I hope you all had a remarkable 2021! Let's hope 2022 is an even better year! 🙏

    Well, that's all I've got for now! Have a good one, guys, and until next time... Peace! ✌️
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