Hi Guys
I ordered today my Kindle Fire HD 8 and think that it is a 2020 version but will see this earliest by tomorrow. (It was a Demonstration tablet so I hope that it's a earlier version).
I don't like Phones & Tablets which are spying on me so the first thing I will do is to skip the initial setup and disable all unnecessary apps and features. But I have some questions where I would be very happy if someone can answer them:
- Is the installed (stock rom) os a "normal" Andorid 9 which is customised by Amazaon?
- Will I be able to run an alternative App Store like F-Droid on this device? (I don't want to use the Goolag Store and Services)
- Is Nova Launcher the only Launcher or are there any alternatives available? Is it possible to run maybe KISS Launcher?
- I know that there is no Custom ROM for the Fire HD 8 at the moment - but is it maybe in work?
thanks
DBlake76
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I have been following the development of cm9 on kindle fire and I look forward to a stable release. What I found out today is that some of the apps I'm interested in installing once ics is available require a certain screen size. (larger than 7inch) Does the android market allow me to buy and then manually install apps outside of the market? And if it does will the app just run or will I be able to hack something so it will? I'm specifically looking at adobe ideas, Sketchbook pro, and the other adobe apps. I appreciate any ideas/suggestions.
1st question: you can install apps from where you want
2nd question: if you are an experienced programmer ... maybe
Hi! I just picked up a new HD 8 (2016) from Amazon on sale. The new HD 8 is noticeably quicker than the 2015 version, and a very nice tablet for light use. Web pages and apps load much faster now.
I spent far too much time trying to find the best threads for two mandatory mods I had to have: Installing Google Play, and replacing the Fire Launcher with Nova Launcher.
I finally found two good threads that had minimal stuff to install on my v5.3.1.0 HD 8, and both are working fine.
Of course, these are posts from other folks, and I don't take any credit for anything.
Google Play Installation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/how-to-install-google-play-store-fire-t3486603
Replace Fire Launcher with Nova Launcher using LauncherHijack: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ama...hijack-custom-launcher-t3409531?tag=823814-20
After you install the Hijacker, you will go to the Accessibility >> Services settings, and enable the Nova Launcher and Detect Home Button options.
I am blocking Amazon updates to my HD 8 by following option #4 here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-bloc...-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/#opendns
I usually keep my HD 8 in Airplane Mode since I generally use my HD 8 as a book reader. It gives much, much better battery life, and prevents accidental Amazon updates if I'm not on my home network.
I read if you have a certain OS version that it may not work correctly. I installed the Nova Launcher and it Runs, but then it reverts to the normal Amazon screen, and I have to run nova launcher again. When I went through the Tour to install things, all of them failed, but when I went back to the normal Toolbox menu I was able to install Google Services, custom launcher.. but when installing Nova Launcher it installs, but it does not try to disable the fire launcher like it did in the Tour guided steps. When I bring up Nova Options it say click here to make default launcher, but when I do there are 3 options
Assist & Voice input
Browser App
and
Opening links.
will this happen no matter which launcher I try to install? Am I stuck with the amazon launcher? Is there no way around this? If I disable all amazon services will it disable? Hoping someone could give me some help on this. I don't know where to look to see which OS version I have. if I go to system options, Device Options, about fire tablet it only shows...
Device model Fire had 10 (11 Gen)
Serial Number
Build number 0022247233412
How do I change the launcher on HD Fire 10 (2019) (+ a few other questions)?
I've had a Fire HD 10 (2019) knocking around since black Friday, and I've finally got around to looking at it... I realise that it's not fully rooted, but does has some sort of temporary root... (from this thread)...
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Hello
Bought HD 2021, no ads version
In short:
1. Need to block the updates. How do I go about it? I have a router, so blocking the traffic to Amazon maybe?
2. I'd love to completely disconnect the tablet from Amazon. I wish to gain maximum intrussion on my privacy, so I'd love to get rid of Alexa etc. But if there's something which improves the chances of increasing compability with older apps installed from a pre-downloaded files, not from Google Play etc. I'd like that too. Basically "what would you do in the first place". Aside from the looks. I don't really care how my icons arrangement looks like or if I can get somewhere in 2 clicks instead of 3. Not sure if the launcher swap is for me then.
After spending some time googling, I found that there's no way to install LineageOS on this one. And people talk about bad 7.3.2.2 update. (I have 7.3.2.1)
So, please help a noob with some simple step-by-step advise on what should I do (no need to tell me the actual steps of each procedure, I can google, but keep in mind I'm a total noob to Android and PC-Android apps, so please don't use shortcuts which prelong my future googling by 1000x, thanks )
I just powered it on, checked the firmware version, and didn't connect the internet to it yet.
OK, so I needlessly worried after finding a 5 method list of removing the auto updates and comments about none working, and thought Toolbox is mainly for changing launchers.
To answer most of my questions:
- Toobox allows to disable the updates, has ALL the options nicely explained and you can just read through all the menu items to learn what to do and what's what. It allows to remove the spying Amazon crap (Alexa), allows to sideload apps without using any stores (not even google account required, I guess ), restores Google Play access and gives direct access to the filesysem for easy file transfer. Among other.
Awesome thing. I didn't finish using the Toolbox yet, but seems like I'll be able to use the tablet now.
I have a new question though. If my OS version is from 2021, and I don't want the new updates, what about security vulnerabilities? Am I now an easy target?
edit: Still have Alexa
Amazon Alexa is one service
and
Alexa - is the name of second service
Also, how do I disable the Google Assistant after replacing Alexa with it?
Lastly. I have only 1.3GB of 3GB RAM free? Or is this under developer settings in Android settings menu, not properly displayed?
Welcome here! I hope you'll take this discussion over to the Toolbox thread to benefit more readers:
[WINDOWS][TOOL]Fire Toolbox V30.2
Fire Toolbox V30.2 All-In-One Toolbox for Fire Tablets! 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...
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Hello everyone! I'm sure this has been discussed in part in other threads, but I want to see what the best way to do this is (if it's possible), and how to do it.
I have a stock Amazon HD 8 (10th generation) tablet running 7.3.26 (November 1th 2022). I can get the Amazon Fire Toolbox to run fine on it, and it enables me to download and run an app from the Google App store that isn't available on the Fire store. My issue is I'm going to be giving hand this tablet (and a couple others like it) off to other people where I want them to be able to only open this app, and not access anything else on the tablet. Is there a way to set up a "child" profile or something like that on this tablet so only the one app could be accessed? Does it involve rooting? If someone can point me in the right direction (and hopefully link instructions) as well, I would greatly appreciate it.