[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Android Development] Datastream33:
How's it going everyone?

I sincerely hope you are having a fantastic weekend so far. :D

Anyways, yesterday marked the release of Fire Toolbox V12.0. In this update we have some under the hood improvements, two tool reworks, and a new subtool for the Lockscreen Manage tool! So without further delay let's take a look at the most notable changes for this release.

The Disable Lockscreen Subtool

This subtool was inspired by @AmznUser444 Dev's discovery of the "None" security option in the hidden settings security activity. Additional credits goes out to Computerhilfen over on YouTube for finding the device_provisioned fallback method. Thank you both! ​

First things first... I'd like to throw out there that this tool isn't 100% guaranteed to disable your device's lockscreen. This is due to the fact that so many checks have to be accounted for and its likely that the device's differ in a sense that the Toolbox isn't currently capable of detecting yet.​

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I have to say that this is perhaps one of the most difficult tools I've worked on because there is so much that can go wrong and so much checks that need to be satisfied to properly disable the lockscreen. However, I cannot take all the credit... if it wasn't for my good friend @blaacksheep the subtool would be no where near close to its current functionality. I'd like to personally thank him for being willing to put up with me and was extremely helpful with testing up to 5 test builds! Thanks my friend!​

Toolbox Web Browser

In previous versions of the Toolbox, the web browser just wasn't where I wanted it to be. As a result, it has been updated to include indications when a web page is loading, and the two controls have been moved to the More panel for a better minimalist design. Its also important to note that all links will now by default load in the web browser instead of the default system browser. Going along with this change, searching for an app in the Sideload Apps tool will now load the results in the web browser.​

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Logging and the Settings redesign

Logging... something the Toolbox has needed since its initial release. Despite the Logging category being added to the settings it's important to know that the logging function hasn't been implemented as of yet.​

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It is still in active development and will slowly be implemented Toolbox-wide in the upcoming releases. However, a subtool for viewing, and exporting system logs (logcat) has been added making it that much easier to view and navigate through system logs in real-time. ​

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Along with the Logging category being implemented, you may notice some differences in the Settings window. The buttons have been moved to the top, the setting switcher not takes up the whole width of the window, and the restart prompt now has a nice animation that slides in from the right to the left. Pretty snazzy if you ask me!​

Hybrid Apps Redesign

Going along with the redesigns of the previous tools, it was decided that the Hybrid Apps tool would be the next in line. The app selector has been removed, and the apps (Disney, Netflix) have been placed front and center making them easier to download and install. Take a look and let me know what you think!​

Wait, that's not everything! If you are interested in everything that has changed in V11.1... please refer to the changelog below for more information!

When it comes to downloading V12.0, if you have V11.1 installed I would recommend updating through the Toolbox Updater... it will save you space and decrease the total download time. If you don't have V11.1 installed feel free to head on over to the Downloads section of the OP!

As usual, you guys know what's coming next! I'd like to show my gratitude and appreciation for you guys as always! I just don't feel like I say it enough, and can't express how grateful I am for you guys and being able to interact with you. As always, HUGE THANKS GOES OUT TO MY LOVELY DONATORS!! I really do APPRECIATE it and I feel so blessed! THANKS AGAIN!!

Alright, that's all I have for now! I hope you guys continue to have a blessed day and until next time guys! Peace! :D