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Bored with the way your Amazon Fire tablet looks? Want to tweak it, change the keyboard, or add
sounds? You need Fire Toolbox.

BY CHRISTIAN CAWLEY UPDATED SEP 6, 2022

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Dissatisfied with the way your Amazon Fire tablet looks? Don't like the way it serves ads,
insists that you use preinstalled Amazon apps, or just want to install Google Assistant?

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Customizations You Can Make With Fire Toolbox

Installing FTB will give you the power to make some considerable improvements to your
Amazon Fire tablet. These include the ability to:

Install and manage Google services

Set a custom launcher
Manage hybrid apps
Set custom sounds
Determine your preferred software keyboard
Adjust screen display density
Manage the lockscreen apps
Use Google Assistant
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…and more besides.

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Best of all, these tweaks can be made to your Amazon Fire tablet without rooting your device.

Which Amazon Fire Tablets Are Compatible With Fire Toolbox?

The Fire Toolbox utility suite is available for most models of Fire tablet. If you bought a new
Amazon Fire tablet since 2014, and it is branded Fire or Fire HD (rather than Kindle Fire) then
you can use FTB.

So, this includes:

Amazon Fire 7 (2022)

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Amazon Fire 10/10+ (2021)
Amazon Fire 8/8+ (2020)
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Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
Amazon Fire 8 (2018)
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Amazon Fire 8 (2017)
Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
Amazon Fire HD8 (2016)
Amazon Fire HD10 (2015)
Amazon Fire HD8 (2015)
Amazon Fire HD7 (2015)
Amazon Fire HD7 (2014)
Amazon Fire HD6 (2014)

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Other tools are available to customize older Amazon Fire tablets; however, these are no
longer maintained.

Similarly, there is a difference in method depending on when your Amazon Fire tablet was
released. The steps for installing Fire Toolbox on a device released before 2018 are shorter
and simpler than those required for a tablet bought since then.

Ready to tweak your Fire tablet with FTB? Here's how to install the toolbox and get started.

Install Fire Toolbox on Your PC

To use Fire Toolbox, you need to be using a Windows PC. This software isn't compatible with
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Before starting, make sure you have:

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The data/charging USB cable
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The process for installation is straightforward. You need to

1. Enable ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on your tablet

2. Connect the tablet to your computer using USB
3. Run Fire Toolbox

However, as noted, if you own a more recent Amazon Fire tablet, the process differs
compared with an older device.

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Before You Buy a New Amazon Fire Tablet, Do This

If you already have an older, pre-2018 Amazon Fire tablet, you can skip this section.

But if your device is brand new, or you’re about to buy one, things are a little different when it
comes to installing Fire Toolbox.

You’re About to Buy a New Amazon Fire Tablet

If you’re planning to buy a new Amazon Fire tablet, you need to detach the device from your
Amazon account before you even add it to the cart.

On the Amazon Fire tablet store page, beneath the Add to Basket button, you should see a Close
pre-checked box labeled Link device to your Amazon account to simplify setup.

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This option (provided ostensibly for people buying tablets for to ensure they’re not linked to
the wrong account) must be cleared before buying the tablet. If you fail to do this, the tablet
will begin updating as soon as it connects to your wireless network and the following steps
to enable USB/ADB Debugging (vital for installing Fire Toolbox) will not work.

Once the device is shipped, you can boot it up following these instructions:

Select the correct language

Tap the blue arrow to proceed to selecting a wireless network
Select a network, even if you don’t have the password, and tap Cancel
Tap Skip setup
Tap Skip again to cancel the setup
From the launcher/home screen, open Settings > Device Options > About
Fire Tablet and repeatedly tap Serial Number to unlock Developer Options
Tap Back, then open Developer Options and scroll through the list to USB
Debugging
Tap to enable USB Debugging

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Assuming you’re on Windows 10 or 11, all you need to do now is download the Fire Toolbox
software (see below) and connect your tablet to the computer over USB. Wait until the device
drivers are installed before launching FTB.

You Already Own a New Amazon Fire Tablet

If you have bought or been gifted an Amazon Fire tablet since 2018, the Fire Toolbox
probably won’t work. This is due to Amazon changing the way the devices are registered,
likely in part due to tools like this and individual hacks

Enable ADB on a Pre-2018 Amazon Fire Tablet

Follow these steps so enable ADB:

1. Open Settings > Device Options

2. Tap Serial Number (or About Fire Tablet) repeatedly
3. The Developer Options menu item will appear
4. Tap Developer Options
5. Find Enable ADB and tap the switch to activate

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Connect the Amazon Fire Tablet to Windows

In most cases, you can simply connect the tablet to your Windows PC. It is vital that you use
the data and charging cable that shipped with the tablet, or a suitable replacement. Some
cables only handle power, which will treat the computer as a power source.

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To ensure the right connection is achieved, open the Notifications area, and look for USB
Debugging Connected. If you can see that, you're on the way to customizing your Fire tablet
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Run Fire Toolbox

With the connection established, switch your attention to your computer. Browse to the
downloaded Fire Toolbox installer (something like FTB_Vxx.x_Installer.exe where the "xx.x" is
a version number). Double click to install Fire Toolbox.

When this is done, launch Fire Toolbox and follow the displayed steps to Authorize Your
Device. This means checking your tablet for a notification about the connection and
selecting Always allow from this computer then OK to confirm.

How to Use Fire Toolbox to Customize Your Amazon Fire Tablet

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With Fire Toolbox installed, you'll find it relatively easy to make tweaks and customizations.

Every option is accessible from the main screen; they're actionable with just a few clicks.
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Remove Lockscreen Apps on Amazon Fire

If you wanted to remove the lockscreen apps on a Fire tablet, select Lockscreen
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Management.

Next, choose Remove Lockscreen Ads. It's wise to spend a moment reading the warning
before proceeding.

If you're happy to remove the ads, click Execute Tool. Once the ads have been removed, they
will stay disabled until an Amazon OTA (over-the-air) update reinstates them. However, using
Fire Toolbox disables OTA updates, so you should be fine.

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Another useful enhancement FTB brings to your Amazon Fire is the ability to install Google
Play. It also lets you add and manage accounts and clear the cache and data to save space.
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1. Launch Fire Toolbox

2. Select Manage Google Services
3. Select Install Play Services

Once complete, use Add Account to add a new account, or sign into Google Play on your
tablet.

Install Netflix and Disney+

Fire Toolbox also lets you sideload two key streaming video apps, Netflix and Disney+,
without registering your Amazon Fire tablet with Amazon.

This is particularly useful if you have picked up the tablet second hand and want to use it
without registering with Amazon.
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1. From the menu, select Hybrid Apps

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Access Your Fire Tablet Over ADB

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a command line interface that provides remote access to a
connected Android device. This includes Amazon Fire tablets, which run Fire OS, an
operating system based on Android.

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Setting up ADB can be time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. But with Fire Toolbox
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1. Launch Fire Toolbox

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You'll then gain command line access to your Android device. This can be used to browse
the device contents (using standard Windows command prompt instructions) or even initiate
scripts. That is, after all, what is happening in the background each time you choose a tweak
in Fire Toolbox.

Customizing Amazon Fire Just Needs the Right Toolbox

We've seen various tweaks for the Amazon Fire tablets over the years since its release. Fire
Toolbox is easily the best collection of these scripts and hacks, helping to make the Fire
tablets more usable. While one or two tweaks are probably best avoided, overall, this is the
best way to reconfigure your Amazon Fire tablet to your personal liking.

You can use Fire Toolbox to use all these tweaks or just a few. You can even use it to help
make your Amazon Fire tablet look like stock Android. However, take the time to ensure the
steps you plan to use are correct for the Amazon Fire tablet you own, otherwise the tool will
not run on your device.

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