TVIP Application Release Notes for S-Box v.41x based on Linux-Qt OS

TVIP Application Release Notes for S-Box v.41x based on Linux-Qt OS

5.0.85 (02.08.2024) beta, release

new: Support for gapless pause feature for Mira Streamer in HLSv4 mode.
new: New WebVTT subtitle design in Watch TV.
new: Display of animation during radio channels playback in Watch TV.
new: HDMI status was added to player json stats.
fix: Fixed issue with loading multi-portal app in some cases.
fix: Fixed micro freezes during video playback in some cases.
fix: Updated multi-portal loader design
fix: Fixes in VoD app.
fix: Updated SSL certificates.
fix: Updated timezones database.
fix: Improved support for WebVTT subtitles.
fix: Fixes in gSTB API.
fix: Fixed playback error with some AAC-ADTS audio streams.
fix: Improved TMS Websocket stability.

5.0.79 (30.01.2024)

new: HDMI-CEC name setup over provisioning.
new: Added new URL scheme rtsptcp:// for media player.
new: Added polish keyboard layout.
new: Added Hebrew translation.
fix: “Middleware API” setting renamed to “TVIP TMS”.
fix: Correct display of device model and fw version in TR-069.
fix: Improved stability of HLSv4 playback.
fix: Fixed navigation in VoD after search is used.
fix: Fixes in german keyboard layout.
fix: Improved performance of subtitle rendering.

5.0.74 (28.09.2023)

new: Next gen. IR remote help window would disappear after timeout.
fix: More stable HLSv4 playback.
fix: More stable audio track switching for MPEGTS in some cases.

5.0.67 (08.06.2023)

new: Option to disable HTML page loading animation for Webkit portals over provisioning.
new: Added setup of channel, that will be force launched after power of or sleep for Middleware API.
new: New provisioning options: menu_as_home and back_as_recall.
fix: Increased size of authentication QR-code for JSON API Middleware.
fix: Fixed incorrect playback of AC3 in Chromium in some cases.
fix: Fixed Swedish and Polish translations.
fix: Fixed playback of some radio streams over HLS.
fix: Improvements for HLSv4 playback.
fix: Small fixes in TV UI.
fix: Fixes in VoD app.
fix: Fixed possibility to disabled Timeshift feature for Web-portals.
fix: Fixed switching of audio tracks for some MPEG-TS files.

5.0.60 (09.11.2022)

new: Added gapless Pause function for Mira Streamer
new: Web portal can initiate VNC session.
new: Support for SystemURI in VoD.
fix: Number buttons are now blocked in archive.
fix: Fixed incorrect image aspect ratio in VoD content listing.

5.0.59 (05.09.2022)

new: Added function for detection of new TVIP RC for JS API.
new: Added Spanish translation.
new: Added getDisplayMode function for Chromium API.
fix: Default aspect ration is now “Original”.
fix: Added detection of some absent keys for Chromium API.
fix: Improved MSE playback in Chromium.
fix: Fixed possibility to make empty SSID for router mode.
fix: Fixed issue with gSTB API, that could lead to black screen instead of video playback after STB Sleep mode.
fix: Fixed crashes of Blink API apps in some cases.
fix: System clock would not display incorrect time.

5.0.53 (16.05.2022)

fix: Fixed issue when web portal may not be displayed correctly after multiple app switches.
fix: Fixed issue with MPEG-DASH with DRM playback in some cases.

5.0.48 (21.01.2022)

new: User-defined reordering of Web-apps on home screen with Menu button.
new: Support for playback of single-frame MP4 file with system player.
new: Support for HLS playback in Chromium.
fix: Updated SSL ceritificates.
fix: Improved HTTPS connection speed in some cases.
fix: Fixed incorrect setup of default audio/subtitle language in some cases.
fix: Fixed issues with HTTP/HTTPS redirects in HLS.
fix: Fixed incorrect detection of MPEGTS file duration in some cases.
fix: Improved display of device classes in account device list screen in JSON API.

5.0.42 (11.10.2021)

new: Support for next gen TVIP IR remote.
new: Support program selection in Multi-program MPEGTS.
new: Virtual keyboard can be launched automatically in Chromium.
new: Added support for image playback by system mediaplayer.
fix: Improved logic for show/hide of video window in Web portals.
fix: Improved GSTB player API.
fix: Fixed delays in JsonAPI access in Search and VoD.
fix: Various fixes in VoD app.
fix: Fixed artifacts when resuming DRM video in Chromium.

5.0.36 (24.08.2021)

fix: Improved player compatibility for gSTB API.
fix: Updated Swedish translation.
fix: More stable playback of damaged audio tracks.
fix: Fixed freezing of Chromium on some portal URLs.
fix: Video app added to Security settings.

5.0.34 (07.07.2021)

fix: Fixed playback of MP4 in Chromium. Improved stability of MSE playback.

5.0.33 (23.06.2021)

new: Added possibility to filter separate sections of provisioning file, depending on device model.
new: Updated provisioning of web applications logic: added hiding of system apps; restricted modification of system apps.
new: Added AC3 pass-through in Youtube and Chromium.
new: Added interception of Youtube app loading for gSTB API.
fix: Improved detection of failed network connection during web portal loading.
fix: Fixes and improvements in Chromium.
fix: Fixed external subtitles playback.
fix: Fixes in HLSv4.
fix: Updated Polish translation.

5.0.31 (31.05.2021)

new: Selected TV channel group is kept the same, after switching channel with number, if next channel is in the same group.
new: Updated Chromium engine.
new: Magic key combination for emergency display settings reset.
fix: Fixed working with some Wi-Fi passwords with special characters and spaces.
fix: Improved MSE/EME and some keys processing in Chromium.
fix: Fixed issue with subtitles in MPEGTS.
fix: Not all HTTP headers were sent to MW API in Wizard.
fix: Fixed PIN-code lock of Browser app.
fix: Fixed issues with Multiportal mode when network has no Internet access.
fix: Updated Czech localization.

5.0.20 (29.12.2020)

fix: Fixed DRM video playback in Youtube.
fix: Faster MP4 video startup over HTTP in some cases.
fix: Fixed issues with Stalker archive.
fix: Fixed playback of APE audio.

5.0.18 (11.12.2020)

new: Some JS API getter functions added to “blink” API: model, MAC, system language.
fix: Telnet and SSH access were DISABLED by default.
fix: Improved images display logic in mediaplayer.
fix: Fixed memory overflow with MSE content playback in Chromium.
fix: Fixed not saving Cookies in Chromium.
fix: Improved Watch TV app performance when playlist has very large number of channels.
fix: French localization was fixed, Swedish localization was improved.
fix: Fixed issues with element focuses after web-portal reload.
fix: Some HLS related fixes.

5.0.16 (19.11.2020)

new: New force reload option for web portal allows infinite reload of main web portal in case of network error.
new: Added default audio and subtitle language option to JS API.
fix: Fixed web portal loading error message.
fix: Fixed incorrect playback of some MPEGTS streams in “ffmpeg” mode.
fix: Improved support for incorrect MPEGTS segments in HLSv4.

5.0.15 (06.11.2020)

fix: NTP was not working in initial setup screen.
fix: Fixed system time setup with Middleware API over HTTPS.
fix: Improve MPEG-DASH and HLS fMP4 support.
fix: Fixed application crashes in some cases.

5.0.12 (19.10.2020)

new: Valid SSL certificates are now required for TV protocols and provisioning access.
new: Added waiting network connection message in Watch TV app.
new: Added setCurrentLanguageCode function for system language setup from web-portal.
fix: Fixed issue with some AAC streams.
fix: Fixed issue when home screen background image was constantly reloaded.
fix: Fixed decoding of CMYK/YCCK JPEG images.
fix: Fixed fonts in web portals.
fix: Fixed mouse support in web portals.
fix: Fixed crash with DTS pass-through.
fix: Fixed incorrect archive position in some cases.

5.0.7 (25.08.2020)

new: New Web-portal API “blink” based on Chromium engine with support for MSE/EME.
new: Plex app now uses “blink” API.
new: Youtube TV app was updated.
new: UI animation is improved.
new: Added all World timezones.
new: Added EPG from MPEGTS extraction feature for M3U protocol.
new: Updated Speed Test application.
new: Improved archive resume logic after return from another app.
new: Toolchain for OS and apps was updated.
new: Experimental mouse support.
fix: Removed Legacy protocol from content source.
fix: Fixed hiding of some preferences over provisioning.
fix: HLSv4 client was optimized.
fix: Fixed stream restart in CableTV mode.

4.2.35 (02.07.2020)

new: Added account devices management for Middleware API.
new: Possibility to read position for live MPEGTS streams.
new: HLSv4 is used by default of URL contains “.fmp4.m3u8”.
new: Improvements in CCTV app logic.
new: Added provisioning option that hides Middleware API server URL in settings.
new: Added handling of “tvg-shift” tag in M3U.
new: HLSv4/DASH now uses keep-alive.
fix: Fixed cursor issue when returning from event description to EPG list.
fix: “Continue catch-up” window now disappears after 25 seconds.
fix: Improved handling of stream fail in HLSv4/DASH.
fix: Fixed text field cursor issue.
fix: Fixed performance issue when QR code was displayed.
fix: Fixed lack of HTTP headers in images requests in TV app.
fix: Improved logic of SMB share disconnection when connection is lost.

4.2.33 (16.04.2020)

new: “Cable TV” mode over provisioning (playback of a single stream without UI).
new: Added “Continue archive” request dialog.
new: Improved VoD app UI.
new: Added free disk space display in media player app.
new: Colored image can now be used as a background for Home screen (setup over provisioning).
new: Added animated screenshot preview of EPG events in EPG description screen.
new: New seek steps are now used: +15 sec forward and -10 sec back.
new: Added option to disable media freeze animation over provisioning.
new: Added option to disable audio cut during MPEGTS media startup (setup over provisioning).
new: Default HLS protocol version can now be set up over provisioning.
new: More accurate archive seek in HLSv4 mode (2 sec accuracy).
new: Added RC emulation console tool.
new: Option to disable local timeshifting over provisioning.
new: Added Armenian localization.
new: Added crontab.
fix: Improved quality of app icons in Home screen.
fix: Improved UI navigation logic for RC without “colored” buttons.
fix: Fixed server flooding in Middleware API in some cases.
fix: Fixes in Middleware API protocol.
fix: Fixed timeout interruption of playback for HTTP streams.
fix: Autostart disable feature now also works after sleep mode.
fix: Console control and screenshot tool now works in Wizard.
fix: Fixes in Georgian translation.

4.2.29 (27.01.2020)

new: Added Greek language for audio and subtitles.
new: Added French localization.
new: Catch-up position is now saved after temporary switching to another app.
new: Test support for 5Ghz Wi-Fi for router mode (for compatible modules and adapters).
new: Added screenshot to PNG console tool.
new: Added UI control console tool.
fix: Volume control bar is now more visible.
fix: Improvements in WebVTT subtitles support for live streams in HLSv4.
fix: Improvements in Teletext subtitles detection for HLSv3 streamed from Flussonic.
fix: Improvements and fixes in Middleware API.
fix: Improvements in Stalker archive support.
fix: Fixed issue after exiting catchup by double pressing on channel in channel list.
fix: Optimizations in player.

4.2.25 (28.11.2019)

new: Added S.Info window calling function to JS API (TvipStb.launchSystemInfo).
new: Added MPEG-TS per channel buffer setup (Middleware API, M3U, Web-portals).
new: Updated base application font.
new: Added new time zones to the list: Warsaw, Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn.
new: Added Georgian and Greek localizations.
new: Added feature to always boot STB to home screen (not to TV app).
fix: Fixed MPEG-TS buffer setup for Web-portals.
fix: More correct handling of connection timeouts in Middleware API.
fix: More correct handling of connection timeouts during firmware download.
fix: Fixed S.Info screen in web-portals in combined mode.
fix: Fixed incorrect drawing of web-portal UI, that caused not real fullscreen UI.
fix: Fixed bulgarian translation.
fix: Optimized cursor navigation in Watch TV app.
fix: Updated User-Agents of browser and web-portals.
fix: Fixed not working symbols in web portals on virtual keyboard.

4.2.23 (29.10.2019)

fix: Fixed playback of 4:3 videos in YouTube.
fix: Support for Search RC button in YouTube.
fix: Blocking of Search RC button is system search is disabled.
fix: Fixes in Polish translation.
fix: Speedtest improvements and fixes.
fix: Fixed Bluetooth feature on v.415SE.

4.2.21 (30.09.2019)

new: External subtitles are enabled by default in Mediaplayer if any.
new: Option for specifying media format (MPEGTS/HLS/other) for a channel in Middleware API.
new: Basic support for Widevine DRM in HLS(fMP4).
fix: Fixed issues with DVB-subtitles and improved subtitle rendering quality.
fix: Improved stability of audio switching with HLSv4.
fix: Fixed crash when using virtual keyboard in portal in some cases.
fix: Fixed crash in some cases when Home action is overridden.
fix: Small improvements in Middleware API.
fix: Improved Polish translation.

4.2.20 (06.09.2019)

new: Display of BT remote battery level in S.Info-Del dialog. (v.415)
new: Display notifications about low BT remote battery level. (v.415)
new: Archive seek with preview images support for Middleware API.
new: EPG “By Day” scrolling feature with FF/RW keys.
new: Display of current bandwidth measured by HLS/DASH client in S.Info-Del window.
new: Added UI network speed to operator's server test measurement test tool.
fix: Fixed playback of some HEVC streams.
fix: Fixed issue with video window in web portals with enabled overscan.
fix: Fixed error display when portal could not be loaded in Combined mode.
fix: Fixed issue with Live streams in Youtube TV.

4.2.16 (23.07.2019)

new: Possibility to setup URL of home screen background image.
new: Possibility to enable display of has archive logo in channel list.
new: Added Bluetooth remote support (v.415).
fix: Some improvements in provision server deduction logic.
fix: Fixed some issues with EPG for Middleware API.
fix: Fixed issue with incorrect video window in YouTube when lauched from web portal.
fix: Fixed redirection to TV web-portal when lauched from system search results.
fix: When Home button controller is redefined, this also works in home screen now.
fix: Fixed issue with mute in combined web portal mode.

4.2.12 (18.06.2019)

new: Added timeshift delay option to Middleware API catch-up.
new: Added display of Audio language code in Watch TV.
new: Added local provisioning feature, that allows provisioning settings loading from internal storage.
new: Added possibility to launch any System URI when Home key is pressed.
fix: Fixed app freeze in YouTube Kids.
fix: Fixed issue with parental lock of selected web apps.
fix: Fixed factory reset lock feature.
fix: Improvements in EPG download and processing.
fix: Fix issues with DVB subtitles synchronization.
fix: Fix issues with external SSA/ASS subtitle timings.
fix: Fix translation issues in some languages.
fix: Fixed “not supported” check for HLS/DASH in DVR.
fix: MAG API changed to GSTB.
fix: Fixed some UI performance issues.
fix: Some UI improvements.

4.2.7 (28.05.2019)

new: Added TvipStb.syncFileSystem() command to JS API.
new: Added Serbian language (EU).
fix: Fixes and improvements in MAG API.

4.2.6 (20.05.2019)

new: Progressbar in TV app is now different depending if server timeshift enabled or not.
new: JS API version is now 5.
fix: Fixed incorrect provision lock while set up over DHCP options.
fix: Some fixes in Youtube app.
fix: Fixed subtitle management in MAG API.

4.2.3 (25.04.2019)

new: New YouTube and Youtube Kids apps with support for video and Live-streams with adaptive quality (up to 1080p).
new: Experimental support for USB WiFi Realtek 8811au.
new: Execution of System URI over JavaScript API.
new: Execution of System URI from console.
new: Support for lauching a channel by number over System URI.
new: Added Bosnian translation (EU).
new: 12h/24h time display.
new: Returned new on-screen keyboard.
fix: Locked provision address has the highest priority now.
fix: Fixed empty EPG on some channels after network failure.
fix: Fixed playlist playback in MediaPlayer.
fix: Fixed looped playback of a single file in MediaPlayer.
fix: Fixed playback of some small audio files.
fix: Some UI changes.

4.1.14 (02.04.2019)

new: DLNA enable/disable switch was added to mediaplayer options.
fix: Fixed incorrect playback of MPEGTS streams with small values of MPEGTS buffer.
fix: Fixed H.264 video freezes on small media data loss.
fix: Fixed detection of WiFi status in JavaScript API.
fix: Fixed incorrect connection to some MPEGTS over HTTP streams.

4.1.12 (06.03.2019)

new: Support for custom channel numbering in M3U/XSPF.
fix: Incorrect Teletext subtitle encoding in some cases.
fix: Fixed playback of some incorrect H.264 streams.
fix: Fixed playback of some heavily encoded H.265 streams.

4.1.9 (19.02.2019)

new: Updated Polish translation.
new: S.Info now displays both provisioning and middleware Operator name.
fix: Fixed issue with bitrate switch for HLSv4.
fix: Fixed need of triple OK press in TV Cursor mode.
fix: Small fixes in Watch TV UI.

4.1.6 (11.02.2019)

new: EU localizations were added to CIS firmwares.
new: Support for simultaneous Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections (Ethernet has more priority).
new: Added display of Wi-Fi network name in S.Info dialog.
new: Added switching to a selected position in TV archive over Middleware API command.
fix: Fixed player freeze during playback of some corrupted streams.
fix: Fixed playback of some MPEG-DASH streams.
fix: Continue playback in DVR (after stop).
fix: Classic on-screen keyboard was returned in all places except search.
fix: User could see incorrect portal in some cases when switching between apps.
fix: Fixed app crash after middleware switch in some cases.
fix: Inability to launch internal app from banner or Middleware API.
fix: Improved error detection during Wi-Fi scan.
fix: Improved Widevine stability.
fix: Incorrect aspect ratio in HTML5 apps.
fix: JSAPI: Incorrect TvipEvent callback sequence when starting and stopping playback.
fix: Some improvements in Middleware API.

4.1.4 (18.12.2018)

new: New TVIP logo.
new: Global content search UI for Middleware API and web apps (with JavaScript API).
new: Search over YouTube and Megogo.
new: Support for DLNA media servers navigation in mediaplayer.
new: New on-screen keyboard design.
new: Added numeric on-screen keyboard.
new: Support for launching apps and actions by pressing banner on Home screen.
new: Added network information and statistics to JS API.
new: Added hybrid preview mode with live screenshots (for Middleware API).
new: Support for launching apps and actions (TV event, movie, video) by sending a message from Middleware API.
new: Support for auto-layout of channel logo tab depending on logo relative widths (for Middleware API).
new: Sending messages about active apps over Middleware API.
new: WebVTT subtitles support for HLSv4 and MPEG-DASH (in testing).
new: SAMPLE-AES support for HLSv4 with fMP4 (CBCS).
new: Basic support for Widevine L3 DRM for MPEG-DASH (CENC).
new: ClearKey encryption support for MPEG-DASH (CENC) with key requests over JSON.
new: Support for media statistics sending not only at the end of playback, but also periodically.
new: Various user interface improvements.
new: Improvements in Middleware API.
fix: Improvements in archive support for MAG API.
fix: Fixed enabling of spatial navigation over JS API.
fix: Improved navigation over buttons in dialogs.
fix: Fixed local playback of large media files.
fix: Improved detection of teletext subtitles.
fix: Improved audio tracks switching in DVR HLSv3.
fix: Fixed spontenious unpause during media freezing.
fix: Fixed router mode (v.415).

4.0.26 (24.10.2018)

fix: Fixed Azerbaijan font.

4.0.24 (15.10.2018)

new: Support for .MTS container in mediaplayer.
new: Support for message delivery confirmation in Middleware API.
fix: HLS now uses the first bitrate listed in m3u8 as default (before bitrate with avg. bps was used).
fix: Fixed player crash with some HLS streams containing Teletext subtitles.

4.0.23 (26.09.2018)

new: New Web-portal mode “combined” (in addition to “tv only” and “whole system”).
new: SMB2/SMB3 protocol support.
new: Improved MPEG-DASH and HLSv4 support.
new: Added URL types “ffhls:” and “ffhlss:” to force HLS processing over ffmpeg.
new: Added Armenian characters support in UI.
fix: Fixed auth dialog in Legacy Middleware.
fix: Fixed incorrect EPG update in some cases.
fix: Fixed error in Browser app.
fix: MAGAPI: Fixed issue with incorrect player status detection after sleep.
fix: Optimized firmware size.

4.0.22 (08.08.2018)

fix: Fixed application crash when some types of subtitles are displayed.

4.0.21 (02.08.2018)

new: Experimental support for HLSv4 and MPEG-DASH (https://wiki.tvip.ru/en/stb/adaptive_streaming).
new: Support for QR-code login for Middleware API.
new: Realtek 8188EU external Wi-Fi module support. (v.412/v.415).
new: Update of AZ translation.
new: Added caching of DNS responses (2 minutes).
new: Support of embedded fonts in ASS subtitles.
new: Added display of GMT shift in timezone settings.
fix: Fixed crash of Web-portals in some cases.
fix: Fixed reset of network settings in Wizard just after update.
fix: Fixed incorrect time in archive after resume from pause.
fix: Fixed issue with incorrect HLS bandwidth switch in some cases.

4.0.20 (11.06.2018)

new: Several changes in UI.
new: Support for Live video in YouTube. Fixed playback of some old videos.
new: Added Youtube Kids app.
new: Added Plex app.
new: Added HDMI-CEC device mode selection.
new: Increased number of supported HDMI-CEC buttons for some LG and Samsung TV models.
new: Added support for MOV_TEXT subtitles.
new: Added support for URL scheme ts(s):// to force using MPEGTS demuxer for HTTP(S) streams.
new: Display of current video resolution in sys.info-del screen.
new: User-agent was changed for webportals working in API HTML5 mode (to distinguish with API TVIP).
new: Some keycodes were changed for API HTML5 mode (to be compatible with Smart TV).
new: Added onPlayerFreezed event support in JS API.
new: Force system reboot if crytical error in system player was detected.
fix: Improved TV archive position display.
fix: Improved TV archive seeking logic.
fix: Some fixes in Middleware API client.
fix: Fixed incorrect system time in some cases.
fix: Fixed mute self disable when playing some damaged streams.
fix: Fixed playback of some media files with MPEG4(DivX/XVid) codec.
fix: Fixed playback of some HLS streams with long URL sizes.
fix: Fixed playback of HLS streams when server do not send Content-Length header.
fix: Fixed error with mjpeghttp URL in some cases.
fix: Fixed Host and Origin headers for Websockets.
fix: Fixed web portals crash when entering sleep mode.
fix: Fixed drop of Sleep mode state after reboot.

4.0.19 (20.04.2018)

new: Ability to disable display of channel logos over provisioning.
new: Added Malta timezone.
fix: Improved bitrate switch logic for HLS.
fix: Fixed incorrect color-key in HTML5 portals.
fix: Improved support of multi-lang teletext subtitles.
fix: Fixed playback/seeking for some HEVC streams.
fix: Fixed setup of default audio/subtitle language over provisioning.
fix: Setup of color themes over provisioning.
fix: Fixed incorrect cursor display in edit text fields.
fix: Various UI fixes.
fix: Various stability and performance improvements.

4.0.17 (03.04.2018)

new: Added Invitation (Welcome) screen when new User interface is first launched.
new: New splash screen.
new: Default subtitle language setup.
new: Added more languages for audio and subtitle selection.
new: Enable Dial over provisioning.
new: Display of full model name (S-Box) in S.Info.
new: Improved CEC support.
new: Added UI hide function to Web-browser. This allows full-screen video display.
new: Added Latvian, Estonian, Polish localizations.
new: Added remote control (VNC) for TVIP TMS.
new: JSAPI: Added setHomeKeyUrl function.
new: Channel numbers are not displayed by default.
fix: JSAPI: Fixed disabling of ColorKey function.
fix: Fixed themes setup over provisioning.
fix: Various stability and performace improvements.
fix: Selected audio track is now saved after achive paused.
fix: On-screen keyboard side reduced.
fix: Fixed incorrect interpretation of some keys in Web-browser.
fix: Fixed errors in Web-sockets protocol.
fix: Fixed playback of some HEVC streams.

4.0.13 (12.03.2018)

new: New user interface.
new: Added support for alternative IR codepages for TVIP IR Remotes.
new: Support WebSockets in Middleware API.
new: Support for remote channels switch and apps launch in Middleware API.
new: Added protocol for remote statistics sending (network, decoders).
new: Periodic update of ShortEPG in Middleware API.
new: Virtual keyboard prefers UI language by default.
new: Added indication of video freezing in TV app.
new: Support for SSH console access with unique passwords.
fix: Updated localizations.
fix: Fixes in MAG API.

3.9.13 (09.01.2018)

new: Setup of syslog server over provisioning.
new: Improved HTTP rediract support in HLS.
new: TVIP JS API updated to v.3.
new: Keyboard layout has default language as UI language if possible.
fix: Fixed incorrect media duration detection for HTML5 API (YouTube).
fix: Fixed playback of HLS streams with large playlist sizes.
fix: Fixed playback of some MP4 streams.
fix: Improved stability.

3.9.12 (25.09.2017)

new: Added Swedish localization (EU).
new: Support for PGS subtitles.
fix: EPG logic fixes for Middleware API.
fix: Fixed stats posting for Middleware API.
fix: Updated AAC decoder.
fix: More correct audio track switch for HLS streams.
fix: Added token auth for IPTVPORTAL.
fix: Fixed broke of subtitles after seeking.
fix: Fixed incorrect bitmap subtitles color.
fix: Reduced Multicast streams switch time.
fix: Improved stability.

3.9.10 (15.08.2017)

new: M3U support new “tvip-channel-id”.
fix: Fixes and improvements in Middleware API.
fix: Fixed WiFi connection to open networks and router mode for 412/415.
fix: Web portal: improved Parental control integration with Stalker.
fix: Improved stability.

3.9.9 (03.08.2017)

fix: Fixed JTV guide processing.
fix: Fixed issues with HLS streams switch on laggy streams.
fix: Fixed issues with some H.264 streams.
fix: Improved stability.

3.9.7 (10.07.2017)

new: Extended support for TR-181 and TR-135 protocols.
new: Realtek 8188EU external Wi-Fi module support.
new: Basic support for Youtube TV.
fix: Fixed localization in Web Browser.
fix: Fixed Sleep mode control in Mag API.

3.9.6 (06.06.2017)

new: Support DHCP with Static DNS mode.
new: Berlin and Rome were added to time zones list.
new: Stalker parental code setup over Tvip settings.
fix: Fixed crash while set up subtitles from JS API.
fix: Improved stability.

3.9.3 (18.04.2017)

new: Added “Web browser” app (experimental).
new: Added “Movies” app (for Middleware API).
new: Added multiple teletext subtitle pages support.
new: Added network connection status to info screen.
new: Added display of consumed/broken audio/video frames in diagnostics screen.
new: Added display of SoC temperature in diagnostics screen.
new: Added “Combined” aspect ratio mode.
new: Added support for v.415 (410 with Dual-Band Wi-Fi) STB.
fix: Default telnet password was removed.
fix: “Stalker Middleware” protocol deprecated. Use Middleware API plugin.
fix: Memory optimizations.
fix: Fixed artifacts with HD multicast streams, when subtitles are enabled.
fix: EPG handling improvements for Middleware API.
fix: Improvemnets in TVIP and MAG JS API.
fix: Added soltution support for M3U.
fix: Timezones were updated.
fix: Fixed UI freeze on WiFi select in some cases.

3.8.25 (12.01.2017)

fix: Fixed SMB mounting by NetBIOS name (WINS).
fix: Various stability fixes.

3.8.24 (19.12.2016)

new: STB will output sound also to AV when HDMI is used.
fix: Fixed Lithuanian translation.
fix: Fixed issue, when playback stopped closer to the end of a file.
fix: Fixed AAC issues in some streams.
fix: Web fixes for better Youtube app support.
fix: Fixed issue with pause in TV archive.
fix: Fixed waiting animation in TV archive.
fix: Fixed frame drops on damaged H.264 stream.
fix: Fixed playback of some HLS streams.

3.8.21 (15.11.2016)

new: Added Lithuanian translation (EU).
new: Improved failsafe logic during system update.
fix: Fixes in DVR for Middleware API.
fix: Improvements in MAG API.
fix: Fixes in Middleware API related to server being unaccessable.
fix: Fixes and improvemnts in player subsystem.

3.8.19 (30.09.2016)

new: Added Portal manager (multi-portal mode) for Web portal.
new: Support for external SRT/SSA subtitles.
new: EPG loading optimization in TV app.
fix: Removed high CPU load in Middleware API.
fix: Fixed incorrect time after archive pausing.
fix: Fixed incorrect EPG after channel switch.
fix: Improved support of incorrect H.264 ES.
fix: Improvements in MPEGTS handling.
fix: Improved A/V sync in AC3 pass-through mode.
fix: Fixed “ffrt” solution handling for MAG API.
fix: Do not allow portal to set volume in “TV only” portal mode.

3.8.14 (25.08.2016)

new: Support for tvg-id tag in M3U.
new: M3U playlist for TV could be set up from Mediaplayer app.
fix: Improvements for MPEGTS with frequent PMT/PAT change.
fix: Incorrect channel numbers in Middleware API were fixed.
fix: Fixed display of age group in event detail screen.
fix: MAG API improvements.

3.8.11 (04.08.2016)

new: Possibility to change “Watch TV” app icon and name over provisioning.
new: Improved console “player” app.
new: Detect AV/HDMI connection from bootloader.
new: JS Api: added method for retrieving UPDXY setting.
fix: HLS stability improvements.
fix: Fixed timezone in some web-portals.
fix: Added timeout for player HTTP connections.
fix: TR-069 fixes.

3.8.6 (20.06.2016)

new: Added “Auto StandBy” feature to power off device after inactivity.
new: Smoother UI animation.
new: Changed factory reset method.
new: Fixed Stalker Smart Launcher in Web-portal mode.
new: Recovery mode now can be accessed by pressing a special button on the bottom of the STB.
fix: Improvements in HLS client.
fix: Middleware API fixes.

3.8.3 (19.05.2016)

new: Added TR-069 protocol support.
fix: Accelerated MPEGTS channels switch.
fix: Improvement in HLS client.
fix: Middleware API fixes.
fix: TV player UI improvements.

3.8.2 (18.05.2016)

new: Added new Content source “Middleware API” based on open Middleware API protocol.
new: Display of age groups for channels and events.
new: Possibility to hide blocked channels from the list.
new: Possilitity to change OS to Android.
new: Added Czech and Slovak language.
new: Support for USB wifi on S412 model.
new: Small user interface improvements.

3.7.19 (25.04.2016)

new: USA timezones were added.
fix: TV application in Web-portal mode can run on STB startup.
fix: Provisioning can only set update check period on less then 1 hour.
fix: Improved HLS playback stability.
fix: Improved MPEGTS support with incorrect PAT tables.
fix: Fixed MPEG2 video sluttering with some streams.

3.7.17 (30.03.2016)

fix: Recovery of MPEGTS stream after PAT/PMT had changed.
fix: Spatial navigation is disabled by default in Web portals.
fix: Kernel info is removed from SysInfo.

3.7.16 (28.03.2016)

new: Web app URLs were changed.
fix: Fixed local DVR API for Web apps.
fix: Problem with HLS that caused freezes of STB.
fix: Starting of recovery script from USB.
fix: Mag API: incorrect URL options parsing without solution.
fix: Improved stability.

3.7.12 (14.03.2016)

new: Changed .info file format that is used for firmware updates.
fix: Small UI and localization fixes.

3.7.11 (10.03.2016)

new: Improved Tvip UI performance.
new: Resume video in mediaplayer after Stand By.
new: New 60Hz HDMI modes added.
new: Improved seek logic in timeshift and mediaplayer.
new: Virtual keyboard hotkeys (red, green, yellow).
fix: MAG API fixes.
fix: Virtual keyboard fixes for Web-portal mode.

3.7.10 (20.02.2016)

new: Added German virtual keyboard.
new: Added Italian language.
new: Added support for Teletext subtitles.
new: Added subtitles support in native TV Player app (DVBSub, Teletext).
new: MAG API support was extended (OAuth support for external authentication).
new: Stalker-Tvip: user deactivation support added.
new: Localization files are now in gettext format.
fix: M3U files with embedded cover image playback was fixed.
fix: DVBSub display was fixed.

3.7.9 (20.01.2016)

new: Added Bulgarian language and Sofia timezone.
new: Support for subtitles (inc. DVBSUB) for Web-portal mode.
new: Audio tracks now switch a little faster.
fix: Fixed AAC sound on some MPEGTS streams.
fix: Fixed Autoframerate feature for some H.264 streams.
fix: Improved stability.

3.7.6 (02.12.2015)

fix: Audio language change was fixed and made faster.
fix: Fixed German and Portuguese translations.
fix: Router mode user interface fixes.

3.7.5 (27.11.2015)

new: Support for bitmap subtitles (DVDSub, DVBSub).
new: Full support H.265/HEVC codec.
fix: Router mode issues.
fix: Improved stability.

3.7.2 (23.11.2015)

new: Support for text-based subtitles (SSA/ASS, SubRip).
new: Photo viewing in media player app (JPEG, PNG).
new: Archive support for IPTVPORTAL Middleware.
new: Optimized multicast read engine (UDP).
new: Extended support for RTP MPEGTS (for local DVR, Timeshift, UDPXY).
new: Support for external crypto plugins for MPEGTS streams.
new: Support for BISS crypto plugin.
new: Support for Wi-Fi hotspot mode (share Ethernet over Wi-Fi).

3.5.21 (18.11.2015)

new: Added German and Portuguese UI languages (for EU STBs).
new: Added support for USB WiFi dongles based on RTL8192CU chips (v.410 only).
fix: Incorrect provision server setup in some cases.
fix: Slaker: Slow start and seek on web-archive.

3.5.19 (25.09.2015)

new: Added “Tvigle” app (for RU STBs).
fix: Stalker: fixed middleware connection in “Stalker Middleware” mode.
fix: Changed some IR-key functions in MAG API.
fix: Fixed firmware recovery from USB drive.
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.18 (08.09.2015)

fix: Fixed seeking when Pause active.

3.5.17 (03.09.2015)

new: Added “Русская музыка” and “Больше TV” apps (for RU STBs).
fix: Web-portal: fixed media player crash when seeking over some file formats.

3.5.16 (27.08.2015)

new: Added support for v.412 (410 with Wi-Fi) STB.
fix: Fixed FLV1 video support.
fix: Fixed delay on end-of-file.

3.5.14 (11.08.2015)

fix: Web-portal: Improvements in HTML5 video support.
fix: Web Stalker: server Timeshift function.

3.5.13 (28.07.2015)

fix: Web-portal: MAG JS API compatibility improvements.
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.11 (09.07.2015)

fix: Fixes in English language.
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.10 (03.07.2015)

fix: HDMI-CEC initialization issues (freezes on some Samsung TV sets).
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.7 (17.06.2015)

fix: Network initialization issues.
fix: Web-portal: MAG JS API compatibility improvements.
fix: Recovery: Localization of recovery text based on system language.
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.5 (08.06.2015)

fix: Auto-switch to HDMI when connected.
fix: Changed DHCP response timeout.
fix: Restart web-portal on resolution change.
fix: Fixed possible freeze of STB in “Standby” mode.

3.5.4 (21.05.2015)

new: Provisioning: Disaplay Operator's name in s.info screen.
new: Provisioning: Telnet password change.
new: Added Bishkek timezone.
new: Added kyrgyz audio track selection option.
fix: Web-portal: Fix Web-portal restart after Web-app usage.
fix: Media player issues.
fix: UI Animation issues.
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.3 (13.04.2015)

new: Mediaplayer: Extended number of supported video and audio codecs.
fix: Web-portal: html5 video issues.
fix: Mediaplayer: Playlist issues.
fix: Stability improvements.

3.5.1 (26.03.2015)

new: Initial beta version for v. 410 for Linux-Qt.

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TVIP Application Release Notes for S-Box v.41x based on Linux-Qt OS

5.0.85 (02.08.2024) beta, release

5.0.79 (30.01.2024)

5.0.74 (28.09.2023)

5.0.67 (08.06.2023)

5.0.60 (09.11.2022)

5.0.59 (05.09.2022)

5.0.53 (16.05.2022)

5.0.48 (21.01.2022)

5.0.42 (11.10.2021)

5.0.36 (24.08.2021)

5.0.34 (07.07.2021)

5.0.33 (23.06.2021)

5.0.31 (31.05.2021)

5.0.20 (29.12.2020)

5.0.18 (11.12.2020)

5.0.16 (19.11.2020)

5.0.15 (06.11.2020)

5.0.12 (19.10.2020)

5.0.7 (25.08.2020)

4.2.35 (02.07.2020)

4.2.33 (16.04.2020)

4.2.29 (27.01.2020)

4.2.25 (28.11.2019)

4.2.23 (29.10.2019)

4.2.21 (30.09.2019)

4.2.20 (06.09.2019)

4.2.16 (23.07.2019)

4.2.12 (18.06.2019)

4.2.7 (28.05.2019)

4.2.6 (20.05.2019)

4.2.3 (25.04.2019)

4.1.14 (02.04.2019)

4.1.12 (06.03.2019)

4.1.9 (19.02.2019)

4.1.6 (11.02.2019)

4.1.4 (18.12.2018)

4.0.26 (24.10.2018)

4.0.24 (15.10.2018)

4.0.23 (26.09.2018)

4.0.22 (08.08.2018)

4.0.21 (02.08.2018)

4.0.20 (11.06.2018)

4.0.19 (20.04.2018)

4.0.17 (03.04.2018)

4.0.13 (12.03.2018)

3.9.13 (09.01.2018)

3.9.12 (25.09.2017)

3.9.10 (15.08.2017)

3.9.9 (03.08.2017)

3.9.7 (10.07.2017)

3.9.6 (06.06.2017)

3.9.3 (18.04.2017)

3.8.25 (12.01.2017)

3.8.24 (19.12.2016)

3.8.21 (15.11.2016)

3.8.19 (30.09.2016)

3.8.14 (25.08.2016)

3.8.11 (04.08.2016)

3.8.6 (20.06.2016)

3.8.3 (19.05.2016)

3.8.2 (18.05.2016)

3.7.19 (25.04.2016)

3.7.17 (30.03.2016)

3.7.16 (28.03.2016)

3.7.12 (14.03.2016)

3.7.11 (10.03.2016)

3.7.10 (20.02.2016)

3.7.9 (20.01.2016)

3.7.6 (02.12.2015)

3.7.5 (27.11.2015)

3.7.2 (23.11.2015)

3.5.21 (18.11.2015)

3.5.19 (25.09.2015)

3.5.18 (08.09.2015)

3.5.17 (03.09.2015)

3.5.16 (27.08.2015)

3.5.14 (11.08.2015)

3.5.13 (28.07.2015)