Fire Toolbox Version History
This post lists only verified Fire Toolbox versions. It does not guess at older versions, and it does not list details it has not verified. If a version is not listed here, that does not mean it never existed. It means this post has not verified it, so it stays out until a check confirms it.
Older Windows versions exist in the XDA previous-versions table, but this post does not list details it has not verified. That limit is deliberate. A version history with invented entries is worse than a short one, because users download the wrong file or trust a wrong hash.
Current versions
There are two current versions, one per PC system. They are not the same build, and their numbers are not comparable.
Windows current: V45.1. The file is FTB_V45.1_Standalone.zip, and its SHA-256 is e36ae6fe69c059ab37d122dfb25a85c3eb79cd62e31e8f38065dc92fbe817604. See Fire Toolbox V45.1: What Is New for the verified notes and the limit on its detailed changelog items.
Linux current: V16.1. The file is FTB_V16.1_AppImage.7z, and its SHA-256 is 1c3fbde79fe2bdf260ac39becc6e2248ad1bd48fe7fbc8172ec2f4d885e32120. See Fire Toolbox Linux Version, Explained for why Linux numbering differs from Windows.
New users should start with the current version for their PC system: V45.1 on Windows, V16.1 on Linux. Do not start with an older version unless you have a specific reason to test one.
Previous Windows versions listed here
Two previous Windows versions are listed here: V45.0 and V44.4. Both are previous Windows Standalone versions in the XDA thread, and both are now superseded by V45.1.
No hash is printed for V45.0 or V44.4 in this post, because neither hash is verified. No feature differences between them are listed either, because none have been verified for this draft. See Fire Toolbox V45.0 vs V44.4 for the full advice on those two versions.
If you are on V45.0 or V44.4, your setup may still work, but you are not on the current version. Back up before you update, check your firmware, and test the tablet after the update.
Previous Linux versions listed here
Three previous Linux versions are listed here: V16.0, V15.0, and V14.0. All three are previous versions in the Linux line, now superseded by V16.1.
No hash is printed for V16.0, V15.0, or V14.0 here, because those hashes are not verified in this draft. Only the V16.1 hash is verified and printed. Do not trust a hash for an older Linux version unless it comes from the XDA thread itself.
If you are on an older Linux version, the same update advice applies: back up, check firmware, update to V16.1, and test before you make new changes.
The full verified list
| Line | Status | Versions listed here |
|—|—|—|
| Windows | Current | V45.1 |
| Windows | Previous | V45.0, V44.4 |
| Linux | Current | V16.1 |
| Linux | Previous | V16.0, V15.0, V14.0 |
That table is the whole verified history in this post. It is short on purpose. A longer table with unverified rows would look complete and mislead readers about which files and hashes are safe to trust.
When a new version appears, the history should grow by one verified row at a time: version number, file name, hash from the XDA thread, and a note on what the XDA update post says changed. Until those four points are checked, the new version should not be added as a verified entry.
How to use this history
Use it to answer three questions. First, am I on the current version for my PC system? Second, is the file I downloaded the file named here, with the hash given here? Third, if I am on an older version, should I update now or stay put?
For the second question, check the file name and hash exactly. A close name is not enough. If the hash does not match, do not run the file. Download again from the XDA thread link and check again.
For the third question, staying on an older version is fine if your setup works and you do not need a change. Updating is the right move if you want the current version, if a guide assumes current screens, or if you are starting a fresh setup.
Safety notes, stated plainly
Fire Toolbox does not root the tablet. The author says it does not touch the system partition and changes can be reversed or factory-reset; Amazon has not promised this. A soft-brick is possible, which means the tablet may fail to boot normally. A factory reset is the fallback, and it erases your data, so back up first.
You can get the current builds from the download page, and return to Home for the full guide list.
FAQ
What is the current Fire Toolbox version?
There are two current versions: Windows V45.1 and Linux V16.1. They are different lines, so pick the one for your PC system.
Why does this history list so few versions?
Because it lists only verified entries. Older Windows versions exist in the XDA previous-versions table, but this post does not list details it has not verified.
Why is there no hash for V45.0, V44.4, or older Linux versions?
Those hashes are not verified in this draft, so they are not printed. Only the V45.1 and V16.1 hashes are verified and printed here.
Should I update if my old version still works?
You do not have to update at once if your setup works. If you do update, back up first, check your firmware, and test the tablet after the update.