Customizations You Can Make With Fire Toolbox
…and more besides.
So, this includes:
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 other operating systems (although a Linux version is in development).
Before starting, make sure you have:
The process for installation is straightforward. You need to
Enable ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on your tablet Connect the tablet to your computer using USB Run Fire Toolbox
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.
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
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.
Follow these steps so enable ADB:
Open Settings > Device Options Tap Serial Number (or About Fire Tablet) repeatedly The Developer Options menu item will appear Tap Developer Options Find Enable ADB and tap the switch to activate
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.
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 with Fire Toolbox.
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.
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. Below you’ll find steps to carry out some common tweaks with Fire Toolbox
If you wanted to remove the lockscreen apps on a Fire tablet, select Lockscreen Management.
Next, choose Remove Lockscreen Ads. It’s wise to spend a moment reading the warning before proceeding.
Manage Google Services With Fire Toolbox
Launch Fire Toolbox Select Manage Google Services 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+
From the menu, select Hybrid Apps Click Download and Install for the app you wish to install (or both) Wait as installation completes
Access Your Fire Tablet Over ADB
Setting up ADB can be time-consuming and occasionally frustrating. But with Fire Toolbox installed, ADB is easy to access.
To use it:
Launch Fire Toolbox Select ADB Shell
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.
