Setting Up the Toolbox Environment

Before running the Toolbox, we need to first setup the virtual environment using the pyenv module.

Firstly, we need to create the directory in which the virtual environment will be generated in:

mkdir -p ~/.local/share/datastream/virtenv&&echo SUCCESS

If the command above is successful (SUCCESS is printed in the terminal) we’re ready to create the virtual environment using Python’s built in venv module:

python3 -m venv ~/.local/share/datastream/virtualenv/ftb&&echo SUCCESS

Again if “SUCCESS” is printed in the terminal then we’re ready to move on to installing the required modules. Next, we need to activate the virtual environment before we can install the required modules:

cd ~/.local/share/datastream/virtualenv/ftb/bin&&source activate

You should now see “(ftb)” prefixed to your prompt. We are now ready to install the pip modules:

./pip install tqdm requests PySimpleGUI Pillow

That’s it for the first set of dependencies, we now must take care of the last set. For this step, your going to need to install the appropriate TKinter and ImageTK libraries using your distro’s package manager. Below are the packages for each distro:

Distro BaseTKinter PackageImageTK Package
Debianpython3-tkpython3-pil.imagetk
Archtkpython-pillow

Once the python modules and repo packages are installed, you should now be ready to run the Toolbox. CD to the Toolbox’s installation directory, and execute the bootstrap.sh file to start the Toolbox using the python virtual environment:

chmod +x bootstrap.sh&&./bootstap.sh

Manually Enabling Accessibility Services

Toolbox Support #3

Due to permission issues the Toolbox is unable to toggle on accessibility services automatically, and must be done manually. Below you will find instructions on how to enable certain services.

Parental Control Hide

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Scroll down to the bottom and tap Accessibility.
  • Scroll down to the Services section.
  • Tap on the “ParentalControlHide” service.
  • Tap the slider to enable the service, and tap “OK”.

Applies to Toolbox Versions: All

Toolbox Support #2

If you are reading this it means that you’ve installed Automate and you are ready to block those pesky lockscreen ads, right? Well I must inform you that a few steps are still required before everything is ready to go. This tutorial will walk you through the required steps to finish the process.

Video Guide
  1. Tap on the 3 dots located at the top right of the application.
  2. From the menu that appears tap on the “Import” button.
  3. A new menu should appear asking you to “Choose Application”.
  4. Select “SD card” from that menu. (if you do not see this option you may need to restore the Docs app).
  5. Scroll down till you find “Amazon Lockscreen Ads Remover V4.5.flo”
  6. It will ask you if you would like to import the flow. Tap “OK”.
  7. Now, tap the hamburger menu icon (top left) and from the menu select “Settings”.
  8. Scroll down and find “Run on system startup” and enable it.
  9. Press back until you see the list of flows again.
  10. Tap “Amazon Lockscreen Ads Remover V4.5” from the flow list and start the flow.

Toolbox Support #1

Connecting your device to the Toolbox

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 (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 8 (2018)/FIRE HD 7, 10 (2019) Guide:

  1. Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options > About Fire Tablet and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
  2. Press the back button and find the new Developer Options and toggle it on.
  3. Scroll down till you find USB Debugging and enable it.
  4. Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
  5. *Plug your tablet into your computer and allow Windows to install the necessary drivers (if you haven’t done so already).
    * If you are on Windows 8.1 or below the drivers for “Fire” WILL FAIL. This is normal and is to be expected.
  6. Open the Toolbox and wait for it to setup the environment and start ADB (It may appear that the Toolbox is frozen, just please give it a second).
  7. If you are on Windows 8.1 or below the Toolbox will inform you that additional driver setup is required and will ask for your permission to download and install the required 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.
  8. At this point, If drivers are setup properly… the Toolbox will inform you that the “device isn’t authorized. Please authorize your device now.”
  9. On your tablet, you should see a new prompt asking if you want to Allow USB Debugging and should show the computer’s RSA key fingerprint. Tick the box that says “Always allow from the computer” and hit ok.

That’s it, the Toolbox should recognize your tablet and will take you to the main menu. Enjoy!


FIRE HD 8, 10 (2017-2014) Guide:

  1. Turn on your tablet and go to Settings > Device Options and tap on the Serial Number until you unlock Developer Options.
  2. Find the new Developer Options and tap on it
  3. Scroll down till you find Enable ADB and enable it.
  4. Download the latest version of the Toolbox from the Downloads section of this page and install it onto your PC.
  5. *Plug your tablet into your computer and allow Windows to install the necessary drivers (if you haven’t done so already).
    * If you are on Windows 8.1 or below the drivers for “Fire” WILL FAIL. This is normal and is to be expected.
  6. Open the Toolbox and wait for it to setup the environment and start ADB (It may appear that the Toolbox is frozen, just please give it a second).
  7. If you are on Windows 8.1 or below the Toolbox will inform you that additional driver setup is required and will ask for your permission to download and install the required 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.
  8. At this point, If drivers are setup properly… the Toolbox will inform you that the “device isn’t authorized. Please authorize your device now.”
  9. 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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