TVIP Application Release Notes for S-Box v.530 and S-Box v.525 based on Linux-Qt OS

5.0.89 (26.11.2024) beta

new: Auto-detection on HLS player version (v3 and v4) for a stream.
new: TMS Promo Channels support.
new: Support for sending TMS user messages with images and SystemURI.
new: Support for TVIP CAS for MPEGTS.
fix: Fixed User-Agent for HLS in Chromium web-portals.

5.0.85 (22.07.2024) release

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.

5.0.83 (25.04.2024)

new: Support for gapless pause feature for Mira Streamer in HLSv4 mode.
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 (23.01.2024)

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 (26.04.2023)

new: New provisioning options: menu_as_home and back_as_recall.
fix: Fixed playback of some radio streams over HLS.
fix: Improvements for HLSv4 playback.
fix: Improved Polish translation.
fix: Fixes in VoD app.
fix: Fixed possiblity to disabled Timeshift feature for Web-portals.
fix: Fixed switching of audio tracks for some MPEG-TS files.

5.0.63 (21.12.2022)

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.
fix: Increased size of authentication QR-code for JSON API Middleware.
fix: Reduced failover timeout for HLS v2 streaming.
fix: Fixed incorrect playback of AC3 in Chromium in some cases.
fix: Fixed Swedish translation.
fix: Small fixes in TV UI.

5.0.60 (05.10.2022)

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 (22.08.2022)

new: Added function for detection of new TVIP RC for JS API.
fix: Fixed issue with 4K resolution in gSTB API.

5.0.57 (05.08.2022)

add: Added getDisplayMode function for Chromium API.
fix: Default aspect ration is now “Original”.
fix: Added detection of some absent keys for Chromium API.
fix: Fixed incorrect display resolution value in JS API for 4K modes.
fix: Improved MSE playback in Chromium.
fix: Fixed possibility to make empty SSID for router mode.

5.0.55 (28.06.2022)

new: Added Spanish translation.
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)

new: Support for next gen TVIP BT remote.
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 playback speed control in Youtube.
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 fox 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 (10.08.2021)

fix: Improved player compatibility for gSTB API.
fix: Improved stability of WiFi connection (v.525).
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: Fixed async of audio/video in some damaged MPEGTS streams.
fix: Fixes and improvements in Chromium.
fix: Fixed external subtitles playback.
fix: Fixes in HLSv4.
fix: Updated Polish translation.

5.0.29 (22.04.2021)

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.
fix: Greatly improved stabilily of playback of H.264 streams with distortions/errors.
fix: Fixed working with some Wi-Fi passwords with special characters.

5.0.26 (15.03.2021)

new: Magic key combination for emergency display settings reset.
fix: Improved MSE/EME and some keys processing in Chromium.
fix: Fixed complete H.264 decoder freeze in some cases.
fix: Fixed issue with subtitles in MPEGTS.
fix: Improved detection of third-party Wi-Fi sticks with 8811au chipset.
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.

5.0.21 (27.01.2021)

fix: Improved Youtube playback for some cases.
fix: Fixed connection to Wifi networks with spaces in passwords.
fix: Fixed black screen in recovery mode on some TVs.

5.0.20 (29.12.2020)

fix: Fixed DRM video playback in Youtube.
fix: Fixed incorrect NTP setup in some cases.
fix: Faster MP4 video startup over HTTP in some cases.
fix: Fixed issues with Stalker archive.
fix: Fixed playback of MJPEG streams.
fix: Fixed playback of some incorrect H.264 streams.
fix: Fixed playback of APE audio.

5.0.18 (11.12.2020)

new: RTL text display support (Arabic, Hebrew).
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 not saving Cookies in Chromium.
fix: Improved Watch TV app performance when playlist has very large number of channels.
fix: Fixed framerate adaptation function issues.
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 support for DVB-T2 USB sticks (TBS).
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.

4.3.17 (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.
new: Initial support for v.525.
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.
fix: Fixed DTS pass-through.
fix: Fixed playback of some incorrect sat streams.

4.3.15 (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: Fixes for autoframerate feature.
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.

4.3.10 (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: 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: Fixed issue with incorrect colors with some video streams.
fix: Fixed issue with boot logo.
fix: Optimizations in player.

4.3.8 (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: Added new time zones to the list: Warsaw, Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn.
new: Added 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 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.

4.3.6 (23.10.2019)

new: Main application font was updated.
new: Added Georgian translation.
fix: Fixed display i-modes (1080i).
fix: Added basic PPPoE support.
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.

4.3.5 (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 incorrect reaction on some third party IR remote.
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.

4.3.4 (06.09.2019)

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: Improved multicast channel swithching speed.
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.

4.3.2 (18.07.2019)

Fixed display modes: 2160p и 576i.
Added USB WiFi RTL8811au support.

4.3.0 (01.07.2019)

Initial firmware.

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TVIP Application Release Notes for S-Box v.530 and S-Box v.525 based on Linux-Qt OS

5.0.89 (26.11.2024) beta

5.0.85 (22.07.2024) release

5.0.83 (25.04.2024)

5.0.79 (23.01.2024)

5.0.74 (28.09.2023)

5.0.67 (26.04.2023)

5.0.63 (21.12.2022)

5.0.60 (05.10.2022)

5.0.59 (22.08.2022)

5.0.57 (05.08.2022)

5.0.55 (28.06.2022)

5.0.53 (16.05.2022)

5.0.48 (21.01.2022)

5.0.42 (11.10.2021)

5.0.36 (10.08.2021)

5.0.34 (07.07.2021)

5.0.33 (23.06.2021)

5.0.29 (22.04.2021)

5.0.26 (15.03.2021)

5.0.21 (27.01.2021)

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)

4.3.17 (02.07.2020)

4.3.15 (16.04.2020)

4.3.10 (27.01.2020)

4.3.8 (28.11.2019)

4.3.6 (23.10.2019)

4.3.5 (30.09.2019)

4.3.4 (06.09.2019)

4.3.2 (18.07.2019)

4.3.0 (01.07.2019)