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Fire Toolbox V27.0 - Release Announcement​

Hey, it's been awhile since the last update!

Ahh, I knew this update would be tough to release. A lot of folks are hoping for workarounds to FireOS 7.3.2.2, and rightfully so. I've been pretty diligent in looking for workarounds, but I'm afraid not much has been found. Of course, I'm not going to give up... and in fact, I've come across a project that was able to work around the "cannot disable a protected package" situation using a device administrator. Perhaps, maybe, this is the answer we need... only time will tell.

Ok, with that out of the way... let's dive into what V27.0 brings to the table!

Support for all Launchers in the Custom Launcher Tool​

As requested by a few folks here on the forum, the Toolbox now supports setting up all launchers, instead of the limited choices offered in previous versions of the Toolbox. All you need is the launcher's APK file. Just open the Custom Launcher tool, and from the drop-down select the "Custom Launcher" option. Now browse to the location of the launcher's APK file, select it, and confirm you want to proceed with the installation. The Toolbox will take care of the rest.

In addition to the changes above, the method of activating the custom launcher using the Re-route Homekey method has also been updated to pass the rerouting command through the shell instead of sending keys to cmd. This way, you don't need to worry about accidentally interrupting the process.

Removal, Addition, and Improvements to the Modify System Settings Tool​

Firstly, let's discuss what's been removed and why. Because it had no effect on the battery icon in the first place, it's been decided that the Battery Icon option should be removed from the System UI tab. It had no effect, and essentially was just taking up space.

Next, we have a new addition to the Networking tab - the Location Services option. This option lets you toggle off/on the Location Services (by the way, these services are on by default, so that's nice to know) at will.

Finally, we have changes to the Navigation Bar option. As some of you may know, when disabling the navbar it would still appear in landscape mode. This issue has been addressed in this update. However, the values it sets (-70 landscape, -70 portrait) may not be ideal for your tablet. In a future update, I'm planning on changing the Navigation Bar option to include the ability to set custom overscan values... that way you'll be able to find out what values work better for you.

The Sideload Apps Improvements​

Upon adding the Custom Launcher option to the Custom Launchers tool, I realized I could carry the code that detects the launch-able activity over to the Sideload Apps tool as a new install flag. However, what I didn't realize was it would be a real pain to implement. Let's just say my coding skills are a lot better now than what they were before. The code wasn't really scalable, so I decided to re-write everything and make it more robust...this included the XAPK parsing and installing methods.

It wasn't easy, but I think it's a huge improvement over what it once was. Let me know if you guys come across any issues or problems with the tool after this rework. So, the new "Run after install" flag was added, and it does essentially what you'd expect... it launches the app after it's been installed. Pretty neat if you ask me!

So, that's the end of the highlights. But wait... that's not everything V27.0 has to offer! Make sure to check out the changelog below for more juicy changes!

Fire Toolbox V27.0 - Changelog

[Play Services]
• Fixed the bug causing play services downloads to hang, and eventually crash the Toolbox.

[Custom Launcher]
• Re-routing the homekey is now done through the shell instead of sending keys to cmd.
• The Custom Launcher option has been added. You can now use any launcher you want!

[Driver Setup]
• Improved the tool's UI, and made improvements to the underlying code.

[Modify System Settings]
• Removed the Battery Percent option from the System UI tab.
• Added the Location Services option to the Networking tab.
• When disabling the Navigation Bar it will now properly hide when in landscape mode.

[Notifications]
• Fixed a crash occuring when offline, due to not being able to reach the notification host server.

[Main Menu]
• The link has been updated to redirect to the FAQ on the forum.

[Sideload Apps]
• Reworked and improved the underlying code.
• Added the "Run after install" install flag.
• Improved reading/installing XAPK files.

[YouTube Clients]
• Updated NewPipe, and SmartTube TV to the latest versions.

[Hybrid Apps]
• Updated Disney+, and Netflix to the latest versions.

[ADB]
• Updated ADB to the latest version.
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Ready to download V27.0 and check it out? Well, if you have a previous version of the Toolbox installed, go ahead and launch the Toolbox Updater and update that way. If you don't have a previous version, head on over to the Downloads section of the OP and cop you either the Installer or the Portable release!

As always guys, you folks are just amazing, and I just want to take the time to thank you for being so caring, so nice, and so patient with each other and me. I really do appreciate the support, donations, and kindness you guys continue to give/show, and I'm so lucky to have the chance to meet/interact with you all when I can! Thanks for EVERYTHING, guys! It really does mean the world! :D

Well, that's all I got for now. Please have a fantastic day/night, and I'll see you folks later. Peace!✌️
 
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Datastream33 has released the new updated Toolbox V27. I'm sure he's got plenty to tell you about it, so I won't completely spoil it for him. Here's the changelog so you have a brief idea about what's new and improved!

Version 27.0

[Play Services]
Fixed the bug causing play services downloads to hang, and eventually crash the Toolbox.

[Custom Launcher]
Re-routing the homekey is now done through the shell instead of sending keys to cmd.
The Custom Launcher option has been added. You can now use any launcher you want!

[Driver Setup]
Improved the tool's UI, and made improvements to the underlying code.

[Modify System Settings]
Removed the Battery Percent option from the System UI tab.
Added the Location Services option to the Networking tab.
When disabling the Navigation Bar it will now properly hide when in landscape mode.

[Notifications]
Fixed a crash occuring when offline, due to not being able to reach the notification host server.

[Main Menu]
The link has been updated to redirect to the FAQ on the forum.

[Sideload Apps]
Reworked and improved the underlying code.
Added the "Run after install" install flag.
Improved reading/installing XAPK files.

[YouTube Clients]
Updated NewPipe, and SmartTube TV to the latest versions.

[Hybrid Apps]
Updated Disney+, and Netflix to the latest versions.

[ADB]
Updated ADB to the latest version.

I'll leave it to him to tell you more about the changes.

Edit: Damn! beat me by 2 seconds!!
 
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blaacksheep said:
Datastream33 has released the new updated Toolbox V27. I'm sure he's got plenty to tell you about it, so I won't completely spoil it for him. Here's the changelog so you have a brief idea about what's new and improved!

Version 27.0

[Play Services]
Fixed the bug causing play services downloads to hang, and eventually crash the Toolbox.

[Custom Launcher]
Re-routing the homekey is now done through the shell instead of sending keys to cmd.
The Custom Launcher option has been added. You can now use any launcher you want!

[Driver Setup]
Improved the tool's UI, and made improvements to the underlying code.

[Modify System Settings]
Removed the Battery Percent option from the System UI tab.
Added the Location Services option to the Networking tab.
When disabling the Navigation Bar it will now properly hide when in landscape mode.

[Notifications]
Fixed a crash occuring when offline, due to not being able to reach the notification host server.

[Main Menu]
The link has been updated to redirect to the FAQ on the forum.

[Sideload Apps]
Reworked and improved the underlying code.
Added the "Run after install" install flag.
Improved reading/installing XAPK files.

[YouTube Clients]
Updated NewPipe, and SmartTube TV to the latest versions.

[Hybrid Apps]
Updated Disney+, and Netflix to the latest versions.

[ADB]
Updated ADB to the latest version.

I'll leave it to him to tell you more about the changes.

Edit: Damn! beat me by 2 seconds!!
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What can I say, I saw the future (when you'd post this at exactly what time) I missed out on April 1st, so I thought I'd get you good. Lol, just kidding... but I appreciate you having my back as usual! :D
 
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Datastream33 said:
What can I say, I saw the future (when you'd post this at exactly what time) I missed out on April 1st, so I thought I'd get you good. Lol, just kidding... but I appreciate you having my back as usual! :D
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The battery percent works just fine on my tablet. I was going to fire up windows just to take a screenshot. Maybe it's because I'm running one of the earliest versions of FireOS (7.3.1.2). I didn't circle it, but look in the upper right corner.


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blaacksheep said:
The battery percent works just fine on my tablet. I was going to fire up windows just to take a screenshot. Maybe it's because I'm running one of the earliest versions of FireOS (7.3.1.2).


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Greetings!

Yeah, so I believe changing the battery percent option in the Toolbox had no effect as far as I could tell. It seems percentage is visible no matter what... and even attempting to hide the icon didn't seem to work. Did it happen to work for you? Is my tablet only just not accepting the change?
 
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Datastream33 said:
Greetings!

Yeah, so I believe changing the battery percent option in the Toolbox had no effect as far as I could tell. It seems percentage is visible no matter what... and even attempting to hide the icon didn't seem to work. Did it happen to work for you? Is my tablet only just not accepting the change?
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I don't remember. I usually find the option under Developer Options on my phone and turn it on. I don't think it was available on the tablet, so I used it when I saw you included it as an option. I'll double check to see what happens when I turn it off/on in v26.1 and report back.

Edit: OK, so I tried both other options (show % while charging, and always hide) and you're right (as usual). The percentage display is always on. And here I thought it was just one of my usual customizations. (slaps self in the face)
 
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Is there a way I could fix the notification bar going through the screen? It troubles me that I can't see the time at the corner at all and some apps like my keyboard also goes through it. All I did was hide/disable the navigation bar from time to time.
Here's a screenshot of what my tablet looks like.



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Vince491 said:
Is there a way I could fix the notification bar going through the screen? It troubles me that I can't see the time at the corner at all and some apps like my keyboard also goes through it. All I did was hide/disable the navigation bar from time to time.
Here's a screenshot of what my tablet looks like.



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Hi and welcome to XDA!

The problem is caused by the method of hiding the navbar using overscan. Basicaly, it zooms the screen in a little bit, and that has the effect of putting the edge elements off-screen. If you want to fool with the sizing of the overscan, you should look through my last couple of posts talking about this with @kotobuki09. The discussion starts on page 424. I list the ADB commands to adjust the margins and which numbers affect which margins. You may want to keep some numbers 0 if you never use certain orientations of the tablet.

Edit: Of course there's the other way of bypassing the Amazon Launcher - restore the navbar to stock, install a custom 3rd party navigation tool or gesture tool, make an appropriate gesture or button for your launcher of choice, and then hide just the home button of the stock navbar. This has worked for a couple of people here, but is something that hasn't been implemented in Toolbox because it's not been fully tested on every tablet out there and it's still a new idea.
 
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blaacksheep said:
Hi and welcome to XDA!

The problem is caused by the method of hiding the navbar using overscan. Basicaly, it zooms the screen in a little bit, and that has the effect of putting the edge elements off-screen. If you want to fool with the sizing of the overscan, you should look through my last couple of posts talking about this with @kotobuki09. The discussion starts on page 424. I list the ADB commands to adjust the margins and which numbers affect which margins. You may want to keep some numbers 0 if you never use certain orientations of the tablet.

Edit: Of course there's the other way of bypassing the Amazon Launcher - restore the navbar to stock, install a custom 3rd party navigation tool or gesture tool, make an appropriate gesture or button for your launcher of choice, and then hide just the home button of the stock navbar. This has worked for a couple of people here, but is something that hasn't been implemented in Toolbox because it's not been fully tested on every tablet out there and it's still a new idea.
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Sure! I appreciate the tip, I'll try to tweak with the toolbox when I have the time. Thanks for the help
 
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Another thought on removing the navbar in v7.3.2.2 - it may not be as objectionable to simply hide ALL the navigation buttons, leaving a blank bar and losing a little real estate on the screen, than to hide the navbar by overscanning, and lose the edges of the notification area. Personally, I would rather deal with a small black bar at the bottom than lose my clock due to overscan.

Just a thought.

Edit: Is the navbar vertically resizable? i.e. Could it be made REALLY small and take up just a few pixel-widths of space?
 
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Normand609 said:
Any way to permanently disable the default navigation bar? running the latest version of Fire OS
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Well, you might look on the previous page for a start. Toolbox offers to hide the toolbar, but the results of that may cause you to lose the clock due to overscan. You can also use Toolkit to just hide the home button and use a gesture navigation app to launch your preferred launcher.
 
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Might be a stupid question so I apologize in advance, but for those of us stuck with 7.3.2.2 and using a custom launcher, is there any way to hide the custom launcher from the Recent Apps list/button? Sometimes when I close an app in a hurry I mistakenly swipe the custom launcher and close it.
 
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Dallasdondarrion said:
Might be a stupid question so I apologize in advance, but for those of us stuck with 7.3.2.2 and using a custom launcher, is there any way to hide the custom launcher from the Recent Apps list/button? Sometimes when I close an app in a hurry I mistakenly swipe the custom launcher and close it.
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Perhaps you should choose a different gesture navigation app. You should be able to remap the "Home" function of the nav app to "launch" your launcher of choice, regardless if it is in your Recents or not. I guess I don't really understand your problem.
 
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blaacksheep said:
Perhaps you should choose a different gesture navigation app. You should be able to remap the "Home" function of the nav app to "launch" your launcher of choice, regardless if it is in your Recents or not. I guess I don't really understand your problem.
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Sorry, I’ll try to explain it better. Since I’m on 7.3.2.2 and can’t set a custom launcher as the default launcher, the custom launcher (Nova launcher in this case) is constantly showing in my recent apps when I press the square navigation button. Sometimes I’ll touch that square button to close recent apps I’ve been using, but since Nova launcher is constantly showing there, I sometimes swipe to close Nova Launcher by accident and it reverts back to the stock launcher.

Now it isn’t a big deal since I can just press the home button again to bring back Nova launcher, but I was wondering if there was some command or app I could use to hide Nova launcher or any custom launcher from showing in recent apps? Hopefully that makes sense. It certainly isn’t a big issue by any means, it would just be a slight quality of life improvement.
 
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Dallasdondarrion said:
Sorry, I’ll try to explain it better. Since I’m on 7.3.2.2 and can’t set a custom launcher as the default launcher, the custom launcher (Nova launcher in this case) is constantly showing in my recent apps when I press the square navigation button. Sometimes I’ll touch that square button to close recent apps I’ve been using, but since Nova launcher is constantly showing there, I sometimes swipe to close Nova Launcher by accident and it reverts back to the stock launcher.

Now it isn’t a big deal since I can just press the home button again to bring back Nova launcher, but I was wondering if there was some command or app I could use to hide Nova launcher or any custom launcher from showing in recent apps? Hopefully that makes sense. It certainly isn’t a big issue by any means, it would just be a slight quality of life improvement.
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Ah, I get it now. Yeah, that would be a bother.

I don't really know if there's a way to hide an app from the recents list. I'm not sure where to start looking either. I suppose a properly worded google search and digging into the results several pages would be a reasonable first step. Anyone gonna volunteer? ..... Anyone...... Hello.... Is this thing on? ....

I guess I'll look into it a bit, but I can't do it tonight. Give me a few days and I'll let you know if I find anything.
 
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    lol - unlikely (understatement), but certainly understand how/why you might feel that way given symptoms. Far more likely is either an incomplete/incompatible GPS install or a build of FireOS that is not GPS friendly. I have not followed your posts so don't know what device, generation or builds of Amazon/Google products are at play. FireOS has always been a weird duck in the Android world. That said, I don't think authentication mechanisms (or conspiratorial motivations) are behind the issues you are experiencing.
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    runnig the whitelist commands without clearing data didn't work clearing data didnlt work but after I did both it was fixed , everyhting was wokring fince for wek then I tried to log into an accoun for another app using sign in with Googe and I noticed right after the Google search widget would crash then I tried gmail aand it was also crashing and force closing right away.
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    Fire Toolbox V32.2
    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:
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    Amazon Fire Max 11 (2023)
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    Amazon Fire 8/8+ (2020)
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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:​
    ​
    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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    Windows:​

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

    ​
    Google Family Link won't work on my tablet?​
    ​
    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.​
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    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". ​
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    ​
    Can the Toolbox be used to root my tablet?​
    ​
    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.​
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    ​
    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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