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Fire Toolbox V31.0
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.​​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 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 - 2022) 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!​​
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FIRE HD 6, 7, 8, 10 (2014 - 2017) 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 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!​​
• 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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* 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.​​
Other Downloads:
Resource​Resource Link​Applicable Tools​Custom Navigation Bar Icons​Google Drive Folder​Navigation Bar Modifier​Toolbox Changelogs​Google Drive Folder​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. ​
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​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.​
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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?​​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! ​
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2018 HD 8, did the remove lockscreen ads. went through its process. said sucess. nothing changed, and nothing in the downloads folder

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.

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.

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.

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

Thanks for this tool! It worked a treat

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.

jjta said:
Pls let us know when it's updated I would love to remove amazon bloat and free up some space
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Of course
I'm not sure how long its going to take. Hopefully, its pretty quick! But, we will see!

ashaman25 said:
Thanks for this tool! It worked a treat
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AWESOME! So happy everything was satisfactory!
That makes me extremely happy to hear!

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.

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.

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?

Quick question, is there already a new version around?

shonkin said:
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!

klausb65 said:
Quick question, is there already a new version around?
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I'm currently working on V2.0 as we speak. More information on that soon! Thanks!

Wow! Very nice! I will try it!
Thanks

Rortiz2 said:
Wow! Very nice! I will try it!
Thanks
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hope you like it! let me know how it goes! thanks, Rortiz!

Thanks!
This is exactly what I was looking for, great work! can't wait for step "Remove Everything Amazon" on 8th gen

HACK Navigation/Multimedia systems KIA/HYUNDAI and install third-party applications

Sorry for my English!
CAUTION: USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
YouTube, your favorite navigation app, video player, online radio, online TV etc. now works on factory multimedia.
No need to connect your multimedia to internet!
This method works fine on models 2016-2018 of issue:
KIA: Optima JF (K5), Rio, Soul, Ceed, Sorento Prime, Stinger, Sportage, Cerato (Forte) (may be other).
HYUNDAI: Solaris, SantaFe, Sonata, Elantra, Creta, Genesis G70, Genesis G80 (may be other).
On board we have Navigation/Multimedia system on Android 4.2.2;
All fine-work applications on my Cloud drive HERE
Please watch all videos from my YouTube channel Everything about everything
If you like this please — Donate!:fingers-crossed:
PayPal – [email protected]
If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
WARNING!
Do not install any LAUNCHERS (NovaLauncher etc.) or ROOT - it`s brick your device.
Do not do anything else! Do not enter in other sections of Engineering mode.
Be patient and follow the instructions strictly!
FIRST:
Download all the apps from my Cloud drive HERE
And put all this files to root of the USB drive (FAT32)
Let`s Go!
This hack method no need`s to connect your multimedia to internet, if necessary
- activate wifi access point on your phone or use wifi router. Connect your multimedia system to hotspot.
You can watch my VIDEO MANUAL on YouTube HERE
ENGINEERING MODE:
Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver.
To enter in the Engineering mode you need to tap 7 times under screensavers icons (on red rings) from left to right and back.
do it fast.
Great! Now we have password window! The password is – time on your clock now!
Ok, its luck!
ANDROID SETTINGS:
Now we need to enter to Android settings -> Security and activate Unknown resources.
Done! This will give us the opportunity to install applications from the USB drive.
Note: this system hasn`t go Google apps, Play Market etc.
Push Home button and then we need to access to Engineering mode again.
INSTALLING FILE MANAGER:
To access to the USB drive and install all the applications we need to install File Manager first!
Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver, tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap, password - time on clock.
Engineering mode -> All Applications -> Browser
On adress bar write: file:///storage/usb0/file.apk and tap OK!
Now you can install the File Manager, install it and tap Open!
Got it!
INSTALLING APPS:
In File Manager -> USB Storage you will see all apps.
Fist install EasyTouch, when it`s intalled tap Open.
Play EasyTouch Demo and them tap Go.
Note: EasyTouch Settings works only on portrait orientation (don`t be afraid it`s mormal).
So, there are many settings, they are no need us now, we need just activate EasyTouch button.
Done! Now push Home and than tap EasyTouch button to open а window. Now we have BACK and HOME buttons.
With long press on any icon in this window it can changed. Change one of them by choosing Engineering mode shortcut on Choose app -Done! Tap anywhere to close window.
Call the window again, swipe left and open Android settings -> Special abilities -> Services EasyTouch - ON
That’s Ok, now we can normally surf in internet and have all shortcuts of any apps.
SOUND FIX:
Note: Sound on third-party apps works only on MEDIA MODE whit connected USB flash drive (with media files) or with connected Bluetooth device.
On RADIO or AUX MODE sounds from third-party apps doesn’t works!
So, push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install SoundAbout, the Open it.
Now we in SoundAbout settings. Choose on MEDIA AUDIO - Wired Headphones and that`s all.
Tap EasyTouch button and BACK.
Now we need to restart the multimedia - push reset button in SD card slot one time (or find it near you screen). Or you can turn off ACC, open and close driver door and wait 5 minutes to restart the Multimedia.
Sound fixed!
Now you can install any apps and it will be working fine with sound!
YOUTUBE:
On board we hasn`t got Google apps, so we need to install YouTube modification – YOUTUBE VANCED
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install YouTube Vanced.
Now you can try it!
Open EasyTouch window and place YOUTUBE VANCED shortcut.
VLC PLAYER:
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install VLC Lite.
Go to VLC Settings -> Hardware acceleration – Full acceleration. Set it because we has poor hardware.
Now you can watch films, clips, cartoons and everything you want from your USB flash drive or SD card.
Don`t forget about shortcut.
HERE NAVIGATION (or another favorite navigation):
Note: Do not forget to connect WIFI first.
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install HERE WeGo, launch, place shortcut.
You can install everything applications you need but remember:
DO NOT INSTALL ANY LAUNCHERS AND ROOT. DO NOT OPEN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE ENGINEERING MENU.
If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
Thanks!:victory:

Amazing.
How about other applications? Is it safe to install other simple apps without dependency on Google Play?
Did you try Torque?
This hack is missing a very important part: how to backup everything and restore to factory state.

Dissimilis said:
Amazing.
How about other applications? Is it safe to install other simple apps without dependency on Google Play?
Did you try Torque?
This hack is missing a very important part: how to backup everything and restore to factory state.
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Yep, its safe! im test this files
I don`t try Torque but someone try it and its work perfect
Sorry, this is my video "How to do Factory Reset from Engineering Mode" https://youtu.be/MmJOSUUyB3Y

zavpasha said:
Yep, its safe! im test this files
I don`t try Torque but someone try it and its work perfect
Sorry, this is my video "How to do Factory Reset from Engineering Mode"
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You said not to touch any of engineering mode applications.
Do you have a list of what is safe try? I'm interested in poking around logs and stuff, but afraid to touch anything because of your warning

zavpasha said:
Sorry for my English!
CAUTION: USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
YouTube, your favorite navigation app, video player, online radio, online TV etc. now works on factory multimedia.
No need to connect your multimedia to internet!
This method works fine on models 2016-2018 of issue:
KIA: Optima JF (K5), Rio, Soul, Ceed, Sorento Prime, Stinger, Sportage, Cerato (Forte) (may be other).
HYUNDAI: Solaris, SantaFe, Sonata, Elantra, Creta, Genesis G70, Genesis G80 (may be other).
On board we have Navigation/Multimedia system on Android 4.2.2;
All fine-work applications on my Cloud drive HERE
If you like this please — Donate!:fingers-crossed:
PayPal – [email protected]
If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
WARNING!
Do not install any LAUNCHERS (NovaLauncher etc.) or ROOT - it`s brick your device.
Do not do anything else! Do not enter in other sections of Engineering mode.
Be patient and follow the instructions strictly!
FIRST:
Download all the apps from my Cloud drive HERE
And put all this files to root of the USB drive (FAT32)
Let`s Go!
This hack method no need`s to connect your multimedia to internet, if necessary
- activate wifi access point on your phone or use wifi router. Connect your multimedia system to hotspot.
You can watch my VIDEO MANUAL on YouTube HERE
ENGINEERING MODE:
Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver.
To enter in the Engineering mode you need to tap 7 times under screensavers icons (on red rings) from left to right and back.
do it fast.
Great! Now we have password window! The password is – time on your clock now!
Ok, its luck!
ANDROID SETTINGS:
Now we need to enter to Android settings -> Security and activate Unknown resources.
Done! This will give us the opportunity to install applications from the USB drive.
Note: this system hasn`t go Google apps, Play Market etc.
Push Home button and then we need to access to Engineering mode again.
INSTALLING FILE MANAGER:
To access to the USB drive and install all the applications we need to install File Manager first!
Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver, tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap, password - time on clock.
Engineering mode -> All Applications -> Browser
On adress bar write: file:///storage/usb0/file.apk and tap OK!
Now you can install the File Manager, install it and tap Open!
Got it!
INSTALLING APPS:
In File Manager -> USB Storage you will see all apps.
Fist install EasyTouch, when it`s intalled tap Open.
Play EasyTouch Demo and them tap Go.
Note: EasyTouch Settings works only on portrait orientation (don`t be afraid it`s mormal).
So, there are many settings, they are no need us now, we need just activate EasyTouch button.
Done! Now push Home and than tap EasyTouch button to open а window. Now we have BACK and HOME buttons.
With long press on any icon in this window it can changed. Change one of them by choosing Engineering mode shortcut on Choose app -Done! Tap anywhere to close window.
Call the window again, swipe left and open Android settings -> Special abilities -> Services EasyTouch - ON
That’s Ok, now we can normally surf in internet and have all shortcuts of any apps.
SOUND FIX:
Note: Sound on third-party apps works only on MEDIA MODE whit connected USB flash drive (with media files) or with connected Bluetooth device.
On RADIO or AUX MODE sounds from third-party apps doesn’t works!
So, push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install SoundAbout, the Open it.
Now we in SoundAbout settings. Choose on MEDIA AUDIO - Wired Headphones and that`s all.
Tap EasyTouch button and BACK.
Now we need to restart the multimedia - push reset button in SD card slot one time (or find it near you screen). Or you can turn off ACC, open and close driver door and wait 5 minutes to restart the Multimedia.
Sound fixed!
Now you can install any apps and it will be working fine with sound!
YOUTUBE:
On board we hasn`t got Google apps, so we need to install YouTube modification – YOUTUBE VANCED
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install YouTube Vanced.
Now you can try it!
Open EasyTouch window and place YOUTUBE VANCED shortcut.
VLC PLAYER:
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install VLC Lite.
Go to VLC Settings -> Hardware acceleration – Full acceleration. Set it because we has poor hardware.
Now you can watch films, clips, cartoons and everything you want from your USB flash drive or SD card.
Don`t forget about shortcut.
HERE NAVIGATION (or another favorite navigation):
Note: Do not forget to connect WIFI first.
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install HERE WeGo, launch, place shortcut.
You can install everything applications you need but remember:
DO NOT INSTALL ANY LAUNCHERS AND ROOT. DO NOT OPEN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE ENGINEERING MENU.
If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
Thanks!:victory:
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hi ... unfortunately I can not type the address in the bar because the keyboard does not appear (either by tapping or holding down on the bar)

mvlion1975 said:
hi ... unfortunately I can not type the address in the bar because the keyboard does not appear (either by tapping or holding down on the bar)
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Try this https://youtu.be/vlcB3VtociY
If it's not help write me

Thanks!!
And audio + radio?
Not possible?

josan1990 said:
Thanks!!
And audio + radio?
Not possible?
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May be later...
Now it's not

good evening
you do not have a solution for unbricked the tablet? she boot on the hyundai logo for 2 days. I cut the battery 1 night but it's the same .. help me please
sorry for my english: i m french and it s google traduction work for me

Hi,
using Soundabout is ok but after it is installed, if the car plays the autovelox sound or other alerts from AVM, the front speakers stop working until you reset the audio configuration or restart the car.....

chrispazz said:
Hi,
using Soundabout is ok but after it is installed, if the car plays the autovelox sound or other alerts from AVM, the front speakers stop working until you reset the audio configuration or restart the car.....
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Deactivate mute sounds function in navigation settings

Yes, but in this way If I am right the notification about speed cameras will not silence music.....correct?

chrispazz said:
Hi,
using Soundabout is ok but after it is installed, if the car plays the autovelox sound or other alerts from AVM, the front speakers stop working until you reset the audio configuration or restart the car.....
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You need to deactivate mute sounds function in your navigation

Thanks for sharing this knowledge. I tried getting into Engineering Mode in Kia Sorento 2019 using this method and it doesn't seem to work. The local dealer installed Waze and a radio app on it so there must be a way to install other apps as well. Any idea of an alternative access method or what to try next?

chrispazz said:
Yes, but in this way If I am right the notification about speed cameras will not silence music.....correct?
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Yep!

ericb01 said:
good evening
you do not have a solution for unbricked the tablet? she boot on the hyundai logo for 2 days. I cut the battery 1 night but it's the same .. help me please
sorry for my english: i m french and it s google traduction work for me
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It's terrible, I'm warning ⚠ you in my post
so you have 2 ways:
1. Hard: find a good radiomechanic or mobile phone fixer man and give your device to him and show this instructions https://www.drive2.ru/l/523031635092832690/
Than wait...
2. Easy: goes to hyundai dealer and said that "I woked up in the morning, got my, start the engine and saw hyundai logo... It's warranty!"
So, if I'm will be on your place - I'm choosed second way

hello
thank you.. i wait an answer from my cc.

Apk not compatible
Hi,
Thanks zavpasha for all the procedure !
Working as a driver, I wonder if an app like " uber driver" could run onto this tablet.
I did the test by launching the .apk and very quickly an error says the package is not compliant.
Versions of this app are available here:
www apkmirror com/apk/uber-technologies-inc/uber-driver/
Question: could it help to setup in developper + debug mode ?
Cheers

Jcg2a said:
Hi,
Thanks zavpasha for all the procedure !
Working as a driver, I wonder if an app like " uber driver" could run onto this tablet.
I did the test by launching the .apk and very quickly an error says the package is not compliant.
Versions of this app are available here:
www apkmirror com/apk/uber-technologies-inc/uber-driver/
Question: could it help to setup in developper + debug mode ?
Cheers
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Nope, Uber needs newest Android version, so in our multimedia old Android 4.4.2

I have a 2015 Santa fe Sport ultimate package. Any hacks for this AVN system?

FIX YOUR APP SYNC! Smartwatch 3 is not dead yet!

OK guys your watch will still work with many Wear OS apps but apps won't sync up with your phone any more. The problem is that the version of Google Play Services on your watch is way out of date.
The solution is you need to sideload a newer version of google play services and then like magic all your apps that can still work with Wear OS 1.5 will work again.
You need to download and install adb fastboot on your PC, and the USB drivers for your particular model of phone. Then go to apkmirror and download the latest version of "Google Play Services (Wear OS)" as an APK.
Now put your Smartwatch into developer mode by going to settings --> about --> build number (click it 7 times, congrats you are now a developer)
Now go to Settings --> Developer Options --> ADB Debugging (enable) and Bluetooth debugging (enable)
Back on your phone, Wear OS App --> Advanced Settings --> Debugging over bluetooth (enable)
Enable Developer options on your phone as well through settings --> About --> Software info --> Build number seven times. Enable USB debugging.
Plug phone into PC with usb and open a command prompt in the directory where you've installed the adb files
Code:
ADB devices
should show your phone unauthorized. Authorize it on the phone popup prompt. Now the command should show your phone as "device"
Code:
adb forward tcp:6666 localabstract:/adb-hub
adb connect localhost:6666
On your watch, authorize the connection
On your phone, Wear OS app, Advanced settings, you should see Host: connected and Target:connected
If you get into trouble, run
Code:
adb kill-server
and try again.
Now you can install the apk
Code:
adb -e install -r (path to apk)
it will take a long while and may appear to hang. Give it time, at least 15 minutes. Go do something else. Wait for the command prompt to come back.
Now reboot your watch and revel in the magic as your apps suddenly reappear.
You also try sideloading other apps your mileage may vary. On APK mirror you can sometimes find older verions of Wear OS apps, look for ones that require Android 6.0+ Instead of 7.1.+

FYI I've tried sideloading several apps, and while many don't work properly, I was able to get Maps working by sideloading
com.google.android.apps.maps_10.35.2-1035250000_minAPI23(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk

Hi,
Thanks for this =)
Is there a reason to push the app through the phone instead of directly to watch?
EDIT: just do the same but directly connect the watch through USB worked well for me, including installing more apps like GMaps and Messages.
EDIT2: Just did this, so people could find this workaround faster =) https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/55427445

stormPremier said:
EDIT2: Just did this, so people could find this workaround faster =) https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/55427445
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Sorry, this page can't be found. Do you have another link?

i5510 said:
Sorry, this page can't be found. Do you have another link?
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Weird, I can't access this page using Private Navigation, you may need to be connected to your google account to access it ?
Also, it may not be published yet.

stormPremier said:
Weird, I can't access this page using Private Navigation, you may need to be connected to your google account to access it ?
Also, it may not be published yet.
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Unfortunately, I don't use an account by Google. Would you mind quoting your solution here?

Hey first of all, thank you to bring me a light to follow,
I can confirm that if you use usb is more quickly, just I have:
1: installed "15 seconnds adb installer v1.4.3" found on this forum
2: Plug my smartwatch 3 on my pc (windows 10)
3: downloaded the most recent google play services (wear os) from apk mirror
4: rename the downloaded apk with a shorter name
5: placed the apk on C: and then open a power shell window in that location (****f+right click)
6: put this command adb install -r -g aplicationname.apk
7: wait 5 minutes
8: enjoy
by: Alexai Medina

i5510 said:
Would you mind quoting your solution here?
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Hi people,
I own a sony smartwatch 3, got some problems about sync multiple times. I always found simples workarounds but some days ago, Google dropped support for wear 1.5 devices.
I consider this as an official announcement:
https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/5538033?hl=en
Therefore, we have a "workaround" for those that need more time to buy another smartwatch or else.
Inspired from this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/smartwatch-3/fix-app-sync-smartwatch-3-dead-t4121409
# Download the latest GService for Wear OS
Using apkmirror website you can find the latest apk for "Google Play Services (Wear OS)",
This link will give you the page of GService v20.21.17 which is the latest available on 2020-06-25.
You must ensure 2 things:
- Is it the latest version
- Is it compatible with Android 6.0+ (as it's the wear android version, 7.0+ and above will not work)
You can also download other apks to install, see the "More" section at the bottom of this post.
Soon or later, Google will definitely drop android 6.0. When this will happen, the latest version will not be available anymore for android 6.0+, therefore it will be the end.
# Download/Install adb debugging tools on your computer
There are multiple ways to install the adb debugging tool, I recommend following the steps you'll find on XDA website: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
# Enable ADB Debugging options on your watch
Enable developer mode by going to
Settings --> about --> build number (click it 7 times, congrats you are now a developer)
Now go to Settings --> Developer Options --> ADB Debugging (enable)
Then open and keep the command line window (aka "terminal")
# Connect your watch to your computer
Then using the terminal, type "adb devices", after a moment, you should get a prompt asking for debugging permission on your watch: accept.
In the terminal, you should now see something like "14452D11F536B52 device" when typing "adb devices" again.
If you see "unauthorized" or else, you're not ready for the next step, go back and try again.
If you struggle at this step, you may need specific drivers or else for your watch, google will be your best friend at this point.
# Send the app to your watch
In the terminal, type "adb install -r path_to_the_apk_file", replace path_to_the_apk_file by the path to the file you download from apkmirror earlier.
Then wait, the installation can take several minutes. Once it's done, restart your watch and you should see the apps beginning to synchronize themself =)
----
If you're new to the command-line tool (aka "terminal"), I'll assume you're a window user.
So you may need to type something like "adb install -r C:/Users/Robert/Downloads/file_downloaded.apk", again, you'll have to replace Robert by your windows username and file_downloaded.apk by the name of the file you downloaded earlier.
The best way to get this line right: open the file explorer, click "This computer" in the sidebar, then click on your main hard drive, then the folder "Users". Here you should see a folder with your username, click on it, then go through folders & files until you see the downloaded file. Once it's done, you should be able to get the full pathname by click in the explorer address bar (didn't understand ? See https://winaero.com/blog/show-full-path-address-bar-windows-10-file-explorer/ ) then at this point you should know how to execute the last command by reading again the last step "Send the app to your watch"
----
# More
You can follow this step and install any apk you want, but I don't recommend installing apk not made for Wear OS even if it works
More apps installable this way on your watch if you don't want to wait for app sync:
- Google Messages (SMS), latest is v6.1.095 on 2020-06-25
- Google Maps, latest is v10.35.2 (android 6.0+) on 2020-06-25
The GMaps is a good example about obsolete versions: on 2020-06-25, the real latest available is v10.43.2, but it's android 7.0+ only, so don't expect GMaps to work indefinitely for your watch, it will stop working soon or later.
# Say thanks
Please, if you can click upvote or post an answer: it will help people with the same problem find this

Thanks for posting a simplified process.
I only used Bluetooth because I have other Wear OS watches that don't work over cable connect, so it's the way I am familiar with. I like to use different watches depending upon activity and mood. The Smartwatch 3 is a great watch for outdoor activities because it is sleek, waterproof, and very sunlight visible.

stormPremier said:
Hi people,
I own a sony smartwatch 3, got some problems about sync multiple times. I always found simples workarounds but some days ago, Google dropped support for wear 1.5 devices.
I consider this as an official announcement:
https://support.google.com/wearos/thread/5538033?hl=en
Therefore, we have a "workaround" for those that need more time to buy another smartwatch or else.
Inspired from this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/smartwatch/smartwatch-3/fix-app-sync-smartwatch-3-dead-t4121409
# Download the latest GService for Wear OS
Using apkmirror website you can find the latest apk for "Google Play Services (Wear OS)",
This link will give you the page of GService v20.21.17 which is the latest available on 2020-06-25.
You must ensure 2 things:
- Is it the latest version
- Is it compatible with Android 6.0+ (as it's the wear android version, 7.0+ and above will not work)
You can also download other apks to install, see the "More" section at the bottom of this post.
Soon or later, Google will definitely drop android 6.0. When this will happen, the latest version will not be available anymore for android 6.0+, therefore it will be the end.
# Download/Install adb debugging tools on your computer
There are multiple ways to install the adb debugging tool, I recommend following the steps you'll find on XDA website: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
# Enable ADB Debugging options on your watch
Enable developer mode by going to
Settings --> about --> build number (click it 7 times, congrats you are now a developer)
Now go to Settings --> Developer Options --> ADB Debugging (enable)
Then open and keep the command line window (aka "terminal")
# Connect your watch to your computer
Then using the terminal, type "adb devices", after a moment, you should get a prompt asking for debugging permission on your watch: accept.
In the terminal, you should now see something like "14452D11F536B52 device" when typing "adb devices" again.
If you see "unauthorized" or else, you're not ready for the next step, go back and try again.
If you struggle at this step, you may need specific drivers or else for your watch, google will be your best friend at this point.
# Send the app to your watch
In the terminal, type "adb install -r path_to_the_apk_file", replace path_to_the_apk_file by the path to the file you download from apkmirror earlier.
Then wait, the installation can take several minutes. Once it's done, restart your watch and you should see the apps beginning to synchronize themself =)
----
If you're new to the command-line tool (aka "terminal"), I'll assume you're a window user.
So you may need to type something like "adb install -r C:/Users/Robert/Downloads/file_downloaded.apk", again, you'll have to replace Robert by your windows username and file_downloaded.apk by the name of the file you downloaded earlier.
The best way to get this line right: open the file explorer, click "This computer" in the sidebar, then click on your main hard drive, then the folder "Users". Here you should see a folder with your username, click on it, then go through folders & files until you see the downloaded file. Once it's done, you should be able to get the full pathname by click in the explorer address bar (didn't understand ? See https://winaero.com/blog/show-full-path-address-bar-windows-10-file-explorer/ ) then at this point you should know how to execute the last command by reading again the last step "Send the app to your watch"
----
# More
You can follow this step and install any apk you want, but I don't recommend installing apk not made for Wear OS even if it works
More apps installable this way on your watch if you don't want to wait for app sync:
- Google Messages (SMS), latest is v6.1.095 on 2020-06-25
- Google Maps, latest is v10.35.2 (android 6.0+) on 2020-06-25
The GMaps is a good example about obsolete versions: on 2020-06-25, the real latest available is v10.43.2, but it's android 7.0+ only, so don't expect GMaps to work indefinitely for your watch, it will stop working soon or later.
# Say thanks
Please, if you can click upvote or post an answer: it will help people with the same problem find this
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Thank you very much!!!!
You saved my watch!

Hi. In the link to install the adb debugging tool, I can only get as far step 6 connecting my phone. When i type 'adb devices' in the command prompt it says -
* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
List of devices attached
Nothing appear on my phone as per the step 7 "On your phone’s screen, you should see a prompt to allow or deny USB Debugging access"
Can anyone help?

@MrFleas
1) go again on EVERY.SINGLE.STEP this may feel dumb to do but it could help
2) if it does not work, try googling for swr50 USB drivers, you may need to download Android SDK and drivers - then reboot - then start again at step one
3) come back here to thanks or asking for more help
Envoyé de mon ONEPLUS A6003 en utilisant Tapatalk

Hi people, just realized we can also download the sony app to our phones (directly from phone or by using adb like on watch) so we can edit stock watch faces again =)
Here's the app to download to the phone: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/sony-...ditor-2-0-0-20-android-apk-download/download/
Once installed, to edit watch faces, go to wear app, the edit watch faces =)

Seems like the same issue...
My hardly used smart watch is ALIVE again!
Thanks a lot guys!

I have latest but sync not working :/ i have a question is possibile install app with higher api or change apk API level ?

check the play service on your phone and install exactly the same version of the wear app
then it works

Cheers for doing this! Got my old smartwatch working cause of that. If anyone else reading this has issues at the' ADB device' point, and is using a linux based system, remember to use sudo on the commands -as otherwise i found that it would not enable the prompt to let me 'authorise' the device in order to send the apk to the watch.
Question- given that google have disabled the onboard step counter function on wear 1.5 devices (like this one), can we sideload a fitness apk via adb with this method that will then sync to our phones?

skwal83 said:
check the play service on your phone and install exactly the same version of the wear app
then it works
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Hi, I've got the same issue. I had to change my phone. I've installed the same version of google play services on the watch with the description in this threat. But the phone is still not syncing the apps to the watch. Is there anything more I can do to trigger the sync (already triggered 'resync all app in Wear OS' without effect).

You might try to go Settings-Permissions on the watch and set the Permissions for your app. Sometimes I have got this to make the app work, when it is already installed on the watch but not working.

It works! I first downloaded this version of Wear OS for my phone:
Wear 2.43, the newest one somehow broke the sync for me.
By using ADB with " ADB install -r "I installed the last working Google Play Services for my Watch and also the last available version of Google Fit for Android 6.
Play Services : Play Services Wear OS - 20.45.16
Google fit : Google Fit - 2.10.36

[GUIDE] FRP Bypass for Samsung S8 - Pie(Android 9) - bit/rev C

Hello,
I was looking for a solution to unlock FRP for Samsung S8 for the latest Samsung's firmware and I might find a solution.
According to tutorials I found on the internet - usually you had to get to the web browser and then by a few steps reach the settings page and set up pin lock. Unfortunately it doesn't work anymore. Although you can still go to the web browser. You cannot open the pin lock screen because it was disabled. Activity just opens and closes immediately. You cannot also install any downloaded apk because the web browser needs permissions and this screen is also disabled. Keep in mind that any App Store has this permission!
There was a smooth trick where once you reached the web browser - you could select from the home screen Google Maps. It was triggering a deep link for Google Maps app. There you could enable "Driving" and then just say "Open settings" to open the settings page...
I have another solution and here are my steps on how I unlocked my Samsung S8 for the latest firmware. This is a solution for Window's users.
My phone's firmware was: Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F - DBT - G950FXXUCDUD1 and I downloaded it from samfw.com
Firmware was flashed by the latest (patched) version of Odin -> 3.14.
Mentioned beginning step for opening a web browser requires a tool for that. I used a paid app. I paid for it because it was said that it unlocks FRP on Samsung devices. Well it didn't unlock my phone but at least I was able to reach the web browser. And this allowed me to look for any other exploit.
Here are my unlocking steps:
1. Start your Windows machine and while booting press F8. Select option "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement". It will allow you to install drivers for Tenorshare 4uKey for Android. It's optional if the app had any problems to run.
2. Download the latest version of Tenorshare 4uKey for Android. My version is 1.1.3 (2021-03-19), install it and open.
3. Select option "Remove Google Lock" and follow the instructions.
4. Your phone should proceed the intro steps including step where you have to connect with wifi. Connect to any wifi with access to the network.
5. Tenorshare should be able to open Youtube and then default web browser or Samsung Galaxy Store. I used the first solution.
6. Download apk provided in attachment: Activity Launcher. You can try to open it but you won't be able to install it. This function is disabled right now. Your web browser has no permission for installing third party applications.
7. In the web browser address bar search for Samsung Galaxy Store and open official Samsung's site
8. This site should have a deep link button to Samsung Galaxy Store. Click it. The Galaxy Store will be opened. Log in to your account. Please use Samsung account. Do not use Google account.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
9. Search in Galaxy Store: Files Shortcut - authored by orcun Balkim. This is an app with a yellow folder icon. Version 3.0 dated on 7 Jan 2021. Install it and open it.
10. Go to the Download folder. Install previously downloaded apk Activity Launcher. Click on the apk or double tap if you use mouse.
11. Open it. Scroll to an app called "Accessibility" with a gear icon.
*** Hint: You can also search for Direction Lock. It will move you immediately to Direction Lock Activity. If you succeed, you can skip steps 12 and 13. Don't forget to to enable Direction Lock and set up the pattern!
12. Expand it and click on activity which name ends with ...$AccessibilitySettings
13. Go to Advanced settings > Direction lock > Enable it.
14. Click on Screen lock type and set up your pattern.
15. Go back to the main screen of Activity Launcher. Scroll to "Android Setup" and expand it. Open activity whose name ends with ...$RestoreProgressActivity.
*** Hint: You can also search for RestoreProgressActivity.
16. Click on the first item from the list. It should display "Apps" and click on it.
17. Follow the steps with creating a new Google account.
If you reach here it means that you succeed!
18. Once you reach home screen you can:
a) press Back button so many times till you reach first screen of setup page screen. Then you can normally process the setup flow. Your Google account will be added.
b) reset the phone. I prefer more a) solution.
Please add a comment if it is working for you. Have a nice day.
Update: 1.1 - updated tutorial
Update: 1.0 - created tutorial

That's a really long post there my friend. You could have just flashed combination files then flashed the stock ROM and it will work...
But yeah, if you're really into paying for something that will not work as intended, installing possibly malicious stuff on both your PC and your Android and wasting half a day on the other steps that in the end may or may not work. You can probably do that.

XDHx86 said:
That's a really long post there my friend. You could have just flashed combination files then flashed the stock ROM and it will work...
But yeah, if you're really into paying for something that will not work as intended, installing possibly malicious stuff on both your PC and your Android and wasting half a day on the other steps that in the end may or may not work. You can probably do that.
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Thank you so much! Worked perfectly for me. Endless searching and finally a solution. Thanks once again

jacek.kalecki said:
Hello,
I was looking for a solution to unlock FRP for Samsung S8 for the latest Samsung's firmware and I might find a solution.
According to tutorials I found on the internet - usually you had to get to the web browser and then by a few steps reach the settings page and set up pin lock. Unfortunately it doesn't work anymore. Although you can still go to the web browser You cannot open the pin lock screen because it was disabled. Activity just opens and closes immediately. You cannot also install any downloaded apk because the web browser needs permissions and this screen is also disabled.
There was a smooth trick where once you reached the web browser - you could select from the home screen Google Maps. It was triggering a deep link for Google Maps app. There you could enable "Driving" and then just say "Open settings" to open the settings page.
So here are my steps on how I unlocked my Samsung S8 for the latest firmware. This is a solution for devices working on Windows.
My phone's firmware was: Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F - DBT - G950FXXUCDUD1 and I downloaded it from samfw.com
Firmware was flashed by the latest version of Odin -> 3.13 or 3.14.
Mentioned beginning step for opening a web browser requires a tool for that. I used a paid app. I paid for it because it was said that it unlocks FRP on Samsung devices. Well it didn't unlock my phone but at least I was able to reach the web browser.
Here are the steps:
1. Start your Windows machine and while booting press F8. Select option "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement". It will allow you to install drivers for Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.
2. Download the latest version of Tenorshare 4uKey for Android. My version is 1.1.3 (2021-03-19), install it and open.
3. Select option "Remove Google Lock" and follow the instructions.
4. Your phone should proceed the intro steps including step where you have to connect with wifi.
5. Tenorshare should be able to open Youtube and then default web browser.
6. Download apk provided in attachment: Activity Launcher. You can try to open it but you won't be able to install it. This function is disabled right now. Your web browser has no permission for installing third party applications.
7. In the web browser address bar search for Samsung Galaxy Store and open official Samsung's site
8. This site should have a deep link button to Samsung Galaxy Store. Click it. The Galaxy Store will be opened. Log in to your account.
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9. Search in Galaxy Store: Files Shortcut - authored by orcun Balkim. This is an app with a yellow folder icon. Version 3.0 dated on 7 Jan 2021. Install it and open it.
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10. Go to the Download folder. Install previously downloaded apk Activity Launcher.
11. Open it. Scroll to an app called "Accessibility" with a gear icon.
12. Expand it and click on activity which name ends with ...$AccessibilitySettings
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13. Go to Advanced settings > Direction lock > Enable it.
14. Click on Screen lock type and set up your pattern.
15. Go back to the main screen of Activity Launcher. Scroll to "Android Setup" and expand it. Open activity whose name ends with ...$RestoreProgressActivity
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16. Click on the first item from the list. It should display "Apps" and click on it. Follow the steps with creating a new Google account.
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17. After all, restart the phone.
If you reach here it means that you succeed.
Please add a comment if it is working for you. Have a nice day.
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Thank you so much! Worked perfectly for me. Endless searching and finally a solution. Thanks once again
XDHx86 said:
That's a really long post there my friend. You could have just flashed combination files then flashed the stock ROM and it will work...
But yeah, if you're really into paying for something that will not work as intended, installing possibly malicious stuff on both your PC and your Android and wasting half a day on the other steps that in the end may or may not work. You can probably do that.
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Unfortunately there is no combination file for our firmware level, so this is so far the only working FRP removal ive come across so far

jacek.kalecki said:
Hello,
I was looking for a solution to unlock FRP for Samsung S8 for the latest Samsung's firmware and I might find a solution.
According to tutorials I found on the internet - usually you had to get to the web browser and then by a few steps reach the settings page and set up pin lock. Unfortunately it doesn't work anymore. Although you can still go to the web browser You cannot open the pin lock screen because it was disabled. Activity just opens and closes immediately. You cannot also install any downloaded apk because the web browser needs permissions and this screen is also disabled.
There was a smooth trick where once you reached the web browser - you could select from the home screen Google Maps. It was triggering a deep link for Google Maps app. There you could enable "Driving" and then just say "Open settings" to open the settings page.
So here are my steps on how I unlocked my Samsung S8 for the latest firmware. This is a solution for devices working on Windows.
My phone's firmware was: Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F - DBT - G950FXXUCDUD1 and I downloaded it from samfw.com
Firmware was flashed by the latest version of Odin -> 3.13 or 3.14.
Mentioned beginning step for opening a web browser requires a tool for that. I used a paid app. I paid for it because it was said that it unlocks FRP on Samsung devices. Well it didn't unlock my phone but at least I was able to reach the web browser.
Here are the steps:
1. Start your Windows machine and while booting press F8. Select option "Disable Driver Signature Enforcement". It will allow you to install drivers for Tenorshare 4uKey for Android.
2. Download the latest version of Tenorshare 4uKey for Android. My version is 1.1.3 (2021-03-19), install it and open.
3. Select option "Remove Google Lock" and follow the instructions.
4. Your phone should proceed the intro steps including step where you have to connect with wifi.
5. Tenorshare should be able to open Youtube and then default web browser.
6. Download apk provided in attachment: Activity Launcher. You can try to open it but you won't be able to install it. This function is disabled right now. Your web browser has no permission for installing third party applications.
7. In the web browser address bar search for Samsung Galaxy Store and open official Samsung's site
8. This site should have a deep link button to Samsung Galaxy Store. Click it. The Galaxy Store will be opened. Log in to your account.
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9. Search in Galaxy Store: Files Shortcut - authored by orcun Balkim. This is an app with a yellow folder icon. Version 3.0 dated on 7 Jan 2021. Install it and open it.
View attachment 5343199
10. Go to the Download folder. Install previously downloaded apk Activity Launcher.
11. Open it. Scroll to an app called "Accessibility" with a gear icon.
12. Expand it and click on activity which name ends with ...$AccessibilitySettings
View attachment 5343203
13. Go to Advanced settings > Direction lock > Enable it.
14. Click on Screen lock type and set up your pattern.
15. Go back to the main screen of Activity Launcher. Scroll to "Android Setup" and expand it. Open activity whose name ends with ...$RestoreProgressActivity
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16. Click on the first item from the list. It should display "Apps" and click on it. Follow the steps with creating a new Google account.
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17. After all, restart the phone.
If you reach here it means that you succeed.
Please add a comment if it is working for you. Have a nice day.
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Unfortunatelly didn't worked for me. Even I managed to set a lock pattern, when I get to the step 16 and tap on "Apps", I get the message that the device was factory reset and I have to verify the account. Even though I have the original account, I can't have it working.
¿Any ideas?
Thanks

Erucoco did you use the same firmware as I mentioned in the post?

Thanks for sharing detailed steps on how to defeat frp on a more recent Samsng phone. Lucky for me I am only interested in ancient phones with removable battery. Looks like google really locked down the backdoors available to defeat frp. For really older phones like Galaxy Note 4 or LG G5 it's easy once you launch chrome then google map then driving where you can access google assistant.

Found out a quicker way which worked for my device "G950FXXUCDUD"
Flashed the "Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950F - DBT - G950FXXUCDUD1" ROM from the Link
with mentioned "patched odin 3.14.4".
Booted up to the screen with "emergerncy-call" and started the ***youfrp V1.15 app on my windows machine
[Tool] Samsung **** Your FRP - FRP Removal Tool [Updated 5/5/2020]
Super simple to use will work for most Samsung devices with emergency dialer access. Lots of tools trying to charge for this its free for everyone. • Install drivers • Select modem from drop down menu • Run & Follow instructions • Works for...
forum.xda-developers.com
Followed by these instruction this app enabled adb in the Diagnostic-Menu and the settings-page appeard. After that the FRP-Lock was gone.
Thank you!

Philips 48PFT5500 - Can no longer login to Google account

My TV is a 48PFT5500. I know it is old but it's all I have at present. It is running Android 5.1.1, last updated on 13 July 2018 which is the last version avilable from Philips. But now I can no longer log into Google Play Store. When I enter my username and password, it says my username or password is not correct. I have tried many times. I can log into my Google account without problems from other devices, so I know I am using the correct credentials.
After reading another thread, I guessed I needed to update the Play Services app. But obviously I cannot do this directly from the Play Store because I cannot log into it from the TV. Also, I cannot find any type of File Manager app on the TV, so I cannot even install the Play Store app from a USB drive. Nor can I install a File Manager app because I cannot login to the Play Store.
Also I tried switching on two-step verification on my Google account, but this made no difference.
I tried clearing the Play Services app cache on the TV, but it did not help.
I switched on the Developer options and allowed unknown sources and USB debugging, then I tried to connect with adb over wifi. But it doesn't work, adb says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it". No message is displayed on the TV to accept the incoming connection.
Maybe there is another way to connect the pc to the TV with a USB cable ... maybe with a type-A to type-A (male to male)? Would that cause a problem due to both devices trying to output 5V over the cable?
Is there anything else I can try - I just want to update the TV to get as much use out of it as possible.
Any useful suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.

android_slave said:
My TV is a 48PFT5500. I know it is old but it's all I have at present. It is running Android 5.1.1, last updated on 13 July 2018 which is the last version avilable from Philips. But now I can no longer log into Google Play Store. When I enter my username and password, it says my username or password is not correct. I have tried many times. I can log into my Google account without problems from other devices, so I know I am using the correct credentials.
After reading another thread, I guessed I needed to update the Play Services app. But obviously I cannot do this directly from the Play Store because I cannot log into it from the TV. Also, I cannot find any type of File Manager app on the TV, so I cannot even install the Play Store app from a USB drive. Nor can I install a File Manager app because I cannot login to the Play Store.
Also I tried switching on two-step verification on my Google account, but this made no difference.
I tried clearing the Play Services app cache on the TV, but it did not help.
I switched on the Developer options and allowed unknown sources and USB debugging, then I tried to connect with adb over wifi. But it doesn't work, adb says "No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it". No message is displayed on the TV to accept the incoming connection.
Maybe there is another way to connect the pc to the TV with a USB cable ... maybe with a type-A to type-A (male to male)? Would that cause a problem due to both devices trying to output 5V over the cable?
Is there anything else I can try - I just want to update the TV to get as much use out of it as possible.
Any useful suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
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Hi, I replied to you on the other thread. I'll copy here the answer:
Hi man, i have the same TV and had the same problem. To fix this you have to unplug the TV and try 1 or two times. I did everything by Wi-Fi, after reading your post i purchased the USB cable but was not necessary.
I did this way:
1 opened cmd or powershell runned as administrator
2 runned adb connect xxxxx (IP address of TV)
3 accepted on the TV pop-up the connection
4 downloaded google service apk from apk mirror
5 used adb install -r xxxxx (location googleservic.apk dowloaded)
It worked! I tried in first attempt sideload -r but didn't worked. You have to use the command "install -r" to reinstall google service.

Hi TheRealCedax,
I previously tried to login to the tv using abd over wifi. I tried many times and every time it refused my connection. This time I tried what you said, and unplugged the tv, then tried again. It worked! So thank you very much for your advice.
Now I have sideloaded the Google services apk, and I can login to Google Play Store again. Obviously there are not many apps available! Not even a good browser.
Did you manage to find any useful apps anywhere?
Also do you happen to know if I can use a keyboard with the tv?

TheRealCedax said:
Hi, I replied to you on the other thread. I'll copy here the answer:
Hi man, i have the same TV and had the same problem. To fix this you have to unplug the TV and try 1 or two times. I did everything by Wi-Fi, after reading your post i purchased the USB cable but was not necessary.
I did this way:
1 opened cmd or powershell runned as administrator
2 runned adb connect xxxxx (IP address of TV)
3 accepted on the TV pop-up the connection
4 downloaded google service apk from apk mirror
5 used adb install -r xxxxx (location googleservic.apk dowloaded)
It worked! I tried in first attempt sideload -r but didn't worked. You have to use the command "install -r" to reinstall google service.
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not worked for me i try 6 7 times but same error and later i used thirid party adb's but again same error
My error is my no luck

Winappdev said:
not worked for me i try 6 7 times but same error and later i used thirid party adb's but again same error
My error is my no luck
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I have had the same problem but after 3 nights of trying diffrent things it is now sorted.
1. Factory reset the TV
2. set up tv as normal but dont bother to try to log into google.
3. On a laptop download Downloader.apk
3. Download ADB Tools from here : https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
4. Connect your laptop to the same network as the TV
5. Enable Debugging and Unknown sources
6. Connect to your TV using ADB (Google how to do this, its easy)
7. Install downloader using ADB (Again google how to install an app using ADB its super easy and takes a few seconds)
8. On the TV open downloader and use the code 48157 to install Apptoide
9. open Apptoide and install google play services, I also installed Youtube from Apptoide as well.
10. Close downloader and open the goole play store, the login will now work as its the new version of Google play services.
This may seem daunting but its actually very easy and took me 5 minutes start to finish. It works and you will have a fully functioning Phillips android tv.

mark stowell said:
I have had the same problem but after 3 nights of trying diffrent things it is now sorted.
1. Factory reset the TV
2. set up tv as normal but dont bother to try to log into google.
3. On a laptop download Downloader.apk
3. Download ADB Tools from here : https://developer.android.com/tools/releases/platform-tools
4. Connect your laptop to the same network as the TV
5. Enable Debugging and Unknown sources
6. Connect to your TV using ADB (Google how to do this, its easy)
7. Install downloader using ADB (Again google how to install an app using ADB its super easy and takes a few seconds)
8. On the TV open downloader and use the code 48157 to install Apptoide
9. open Apptoide and install google play services, I also installed Youtube from Apptoide as well.
10. Close downloader and open the goole play store, the login will now work as its the new version of Google play services.
This may seem daunting but its actually very easy and took me 5 minutes start to finish. It works and you will have a fully functioning Phillips android tv.
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Thanks it works