Fire Toolbox v39.1 Lets You Replace Fire OS Launcher on Recent Amazon Fire Tablets

Amazon's Fire tablets offer impressive value for money, with their decent screens, reasonably good processors, and unique features like microSD card readers. However, the Fire OS operating system, a fork of Android, may not be everyone's cup of tea.

A World of Possibilities with Fire Toolbox

Fire Toolbox is an unofficial utility set for hacking Amazon Fire tablets. This powerful tool allows users to install popular apps like the Google Play Store, sideload apps not available in the Amazon Appstore, backup data, and customize their lock screen. The latest version, v39.1 for Windows and v10.0 for Linux, brings significant updates that make it easier than ever to breathe new life into your Fire tablet.

Replacing the Default Launcher

One of the biggest changes in Fire Toolbox v39.1 is its ability to replace the default Fire OS launcher on Amazon Fire tablets running Fire OS 8 or later. This was previously a challenging task, but now users can easily install custom accessibility services that allow third-party launchers to open when the home button is pressed.

Some popular options for replacing the Fire OS launcher include Evie Launcher, Lawnchair Launcher, Niagara Launcher, Microsoft Launcher, and Nova Launcher. These apps will transform your Amazon tablet into a typical Android device, giving you access to a wider range of features and functionality.

Important Considerations

Before installing a third-party launcher, it's essential to back up your data. While Fire Toolbox has a built-in tool for backing up and restoring data, there's still a risk that undoing the changes could leave you with no way to launch any launcher when you press the home button.

Wireless Debugging: A Game-Changer

A significant update in Fire Toolbox v39.1 is support for Wireless debugging. This feature allows users to connect their Fire tablet to a computer on the same WiFi network, making it possible to modify settings, install apps, backup data, and perform other actions without having to plug your tablet into a computer with a USB cable.

However, this feature only works with newer Amazon tablets running Fire OS or later. Additionally, users need to follow specific instructions to enable support, as outlined in the xda-forum announcement post.

Broadening Capabilities

Ongoing updates and improvements are also being made to existing features in Fire Toolbox. These include:

  • Support for searching files and directories in the Push & Pull tool
  • Ability to run more than 4 simultaneous tasks in the Push & Pull tool
  • Updated Message Boxes with a theme-matching design

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