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Release Notes

Version 1.1.1 - Latest Release

Released: January 2025

🎉 What's New

📹 Enhanced Camera Overlay System - Fixed camera preview visibility and surface lifecycle management - Improved 16:9 aspect ratio for professional appearance
- Dynamic positioning that updates instantly when changed in settings - Enhanced corner positioning to avoid control overlap

🛡️ Comprehensive EULA Integration - Professional End User License Agreement dialog on first launch - Legal compliance with checkbox acceptance requirement - View EULA option available in settings anytime - Proper commercial software licensing terms

🎨 UI/UX Improvements - Fixed double logo display issue in main toolbar - Resolved settings screen layout using full screen properly - Better debug area sizing and scrolling - Cleaner Material Design 3 interface - Improved dark mode compatibility for EULA dialog

⚙️ Technical Enhancements - Improved GitHub Actions with dynamic versioning from .version file - Enhanced error handling for USB device disconnections - Better logging system for troubleshooting - Optimized build configuration for Google Play Store release

🔧 Stability & Performance - Comprehensive crash prevention during USB disconnects
- Professional fallback screens maintain stream continuity - Enhanced surface management for camera operations - Improved memory management and resource cleanup

🏗️ Under the Hood

Build & Release Optimizations: - Enabled ProGuard minification and resource shrinking - Proper release signing configuration - Debug and release build variants - Optimized APK size and performance

Professional Error Handling: - Graceful USB device disconnect recovery - Stream continuity with fallback content - User-friendly error messages and notifications - Automatic reconnection when devices are restored

🎯 Perfect For

  • IRL Streamers - Professional mobile streaming anywhere
  • Content Creators - High-quality capture card integration
  • Event Coverage - Reliable streaming with error recovery
  • Gaming Streamers - Console capture with mobile freedom

Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release

Released: December 2024

🚀 Initial Features

📱 Core Streaming Functionality - USB Video Class (UVC) capture card support - Real-time video preview with proper aspect ratio - RTMP/RTMPS streaming to any platform (Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) - Multiple quality presets: 1000, 3000, 5000 kbps bitrate options

🎥 Camera Integration - Picture-in-picture camera overlay system - Resizable and repositionable overlay - Front and back camera support - Toggle overlay on/off during streaming

⚙️ Professional Features - "Be Right Back" blackout mode - USB device auto-detection and connection - Professional error handling - Material Design 3 interface

📱 Device Compatibility - Android 7.0+ support (API 24) - Phone and tablet responsive layouts - USB Host Mode requirement - Comprehensive permission handling

🛡️ Stability Features - Crash prevention mechanisms - USB disconnect handling - Resource cleanup and memory management - Professional fallback screens


Upcoming Features

Version 1.2.0 (Planned)

  • Audio Enhancements: Improved microphone integration and audio quality
  • Streaming Presets: Quick setup for popular streaming platforms
  • Advanced Overlay Options: Text overlays, logos, and branding
  • Performance Metrics: Stream health monitoring and statistics

Version 1.3.0 (Planned)

  • Cloud Integration: Stream settings backup and sync
  • Advanced Controls: Scene switching and transition effects
  • Multi-Camera Support: Support for multiple USB capture devices
  • Recording Features: Local recording while streaming

Future Considerations

  • Android TV Support: Big screen streaming interface
  • Plugin System: Third-party extensions and integrations
  • Advanced Analytics: Detailed streaming performance insights
  • White Label Options: Custom branding for enterprise users

Getting Support

📞 Technical Support

🐛 Report Issues

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📱 System Requirements

  • Android Version: 7.0 (API 24) or higher
  • USB Support: USB Host Mode required
  • Capture Cards: USB Video Class (UVC) compatible
  • Internet: Stable connection for streaming
  • Storage: 50MB+ available space

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