[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
How's it going everyone? I hope you all are having a great Easter Sunday so far!

Let's talk about today's release, and check out the most noteworthy changes in detail! Without further ado, let's get into it!

Google Services Rework​

Ah, the Google Services tool. A tool that massively needed a rework!

I originally thought that all Google Services would update themselves in the background, and it seems that I couldn't have been more wrong. I soon realized that only the Play Store would update itself, while the remaining services stayed at their installed versions. This was a problem because In previous versions, the Toolbox would install services targeted at Android Lollipop. This meant if you were using a 10th gen device you were running outdated versions of Play Services... which could result in some interesting effects. One of these side effects being the inability to install purchased apps and use in app purchases.

The rework now takes all of this into account. So, instead of sideloading the Lollipop apks like in the past... it downloads the correct Play Services targeted at your tablet's Android version and installs them. This ensures you are running services designed around your Android version. In addition, I'm also happy to announce that this also results in app purchases being restored, and purchased apps being downloadable without needing to install Play Games on your tablet. I'd also recommend those who have already installed Play Services with a previous version of the Toolbox, uninstall and re-install Play Services using Toolbox V14.0.

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Toolbox Updater Upgrade​

When releasing the micropatch for V13.0 not too long ago I soon realized another (i know, i know you are probably tired of me complaining about the Updater not being perfect) issue that was in fact, effecting the way updates are pushed out. I soon realized that it was either the micropatch or the update, as the Updater wasn't capable of handling both at the same time. Meaning, if a micropatch was pushed out... it would overwrite the update and prevent folks who haven''t downloaded it from doing so... as the micropatch would show up instead.

Well in V14.0 this issue has been resolved and the Updater is now capable of handling both Updates and Micropatches at the same time!

The New and Improved Welcome Tour!​

I've decided it was time to update the Welcome Tour and give it a more impactful approach. Instead of living in the Welcome Screen, it will now display before the Welcome Screen and guide the user through the UI using a more unique method (you'll have to see it for yourself to understand what I mean). I'm just hoping this tour helps new users understand the Ui more easier then the previous one, and plus, I gotta say its kind of fun to play around with!

Reduced File Sizes​

Yeah, you read that right! The main goal of this update was to try and reduce the overall storage taken up by the Toolbox and it's files and I have to say... I think that goal was reached!

Installation File:

Before: 321.50 MB

After: 115.70 MB

Archived Version:

Before: 370 MB

After: 145 MB

Toolbox Installation (installed/unarchived)

Toolbox V13.1 and below: 500 MB

Toolbox V14.0: 215 MB

Toolbox Web Browser:​

In this update, the browser has been updated to allow resizing of the window! This should help with those websites that just need a little more space (*cough* ApkPure *cough*). In addition, the bug causing the "Loading Webpage..." message to appear even after the webpage is fully loaded has been squashed! Hopefully these changes makes using the Toolbox's browser a more enjoyable experience!

Wait, that's not everything this update has to offer! Please take a look at the changelog below for further details!

Haven't downloaded V14.0 yet? Head on over to the Downloads section of the OP and get you V14.0!

I want to thank you guys SO MUCH for sticking around, showing your support, downloading and using the Toolbox, supporting the project with donations, and just being all around great people! As I've always stated, it's what keeps this lovely project going! :D

Well, that's all I've got for now and until next time guys... Peace!