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WiFiCopy v1.7 Release Notes

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WiFiCopy v1.7 Release Notes ๐ŸŽ‰

Release Date: October 6, 2025
Version Code: 11
Target SDK: Android 14 (API 36)
Minimum SDK: Android 7.0 (API 24)

๐ŸŒŸ What's New in v1.7

We're excited to announce WiFiCopy v1.7, our biggest update yet! This release brings enhanced security, multi-language support, improved scheduled backups, and numerous quality-of-life improvements.

๐Ÿ”’ Enhanced Security & Privacy

Production-Grade Code Protection

  • ProGuard/R8 Obfuscation: Release builds now use advanced code shrinking and obfuscation for enhanced security
  • SecureLog Utility: Implemented comprehensive secure logging that automatically redacts sensitive information (passwords, IPs, credentials)
  • Improved Credential Protection: Enhanced encryption handling with better key management

Privacy First

  • โœ… Zero Data Collection: No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry
  • โœ… No Advertising ID: App does not access or use advertising identifiers
  • โœ… No Third-Party SDKs: No analytics libraries, crash reporters, or ad networks
  • โœ… Offline Operation: Works entirely offline except for your server connections
  • โœ… Hardware-Backed Encryption: All passwords stored with AES-256-GCM in Android Keystore

๐ŸŒ Multi-Language Support (12 Languages!)

WiFiCopy is now available in 12 languages with complete translations:

Language Native Name Coverage
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง English English 100%
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spanish Espaรฑol 100%
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portuguese Portuguรชs 100%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช German Deutsch 100%
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French Franรงais 100%
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian Italiano 100%
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesian Bahasa Indonesia 100%
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Hindi เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ€ 100%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese ๆ—ฅๆœฌ่ชž 100%
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Korean ํ•œ๊ตญ์–ด 100%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinese (Simplified) ็ฎ€ไฝ“ไธญๆ–‡ 100%

Per-App Language Preferences (Android 13+)

  • Change WiFiCopy's language independently from your system language
  • Access via: Settings โ†’ Apps โ†’ WiFiCopy โ†’ Language
  • Instant language switching without app restart

Complete Translation Coverage

  • โœ… All UI elements and buttons
  • โœ… All dialogs and configuration screens
  • โœ… All error messages and notifications
  • โœ… All snackbar messages and user feedback
  • โœ… File selection dialogs and progress indicators
  • โœ… Scheduled backup interface
  • โœ… Connection success/failure messages

๐Ÿ“… Improved Scheduled Backups

Dynamic Folder Backup

Game-changer for folder backups! When you select a folder for scheduled backup, WiFiCopy now:

  • โœ… Captures new files automatically: Files added to the folder after job creation are included in future backups
  • โœ… Preserves folder permissions: Uses Android's tree URI system for persistent access
  • โœ… Recursive traversal: Automatically includes subfolders
  • โœ… Smart filtering: Skips hidden files/folders (starting with '.')

Before v1.7:

  • Folder expanded to individual file URIs at job creation
  • New files added later were NOT included in backups

After v1.7:

  • Folder stored as tree URI
  • Dynamic expansion on each backup run
  • New files automatically captured! ๐ŸŽŠ

Enhanced Reliability

  • Improved notification management (auto-dismiss after completion)
  • Better background execution handling
  • Optimized progress updates (reduces notification spam)
  • Enhanced error recovery and retry logic

๐Ÿ” Enhanced SMB3 Encryption Detection

Advanced Encryption Detection

WiFiCopy now uses dual connection testing to definitively determine if your SMB server requires encryption:

How it works:

  1. Tests SMB3 with encryption enabled
  2. Tests SMB3 without encryption
  3. Analyzes which connections succeed
  4. Uses the most appropriate connection method

Lock Icon Accuracy:

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lock icon appears: Only when encryption is actually required and active
  • โœ… No false positives: Eliminates incorrect encryption indicators
  • โœ… Proper resource management: Closes unused connections automatically

๐ŸŽจ UI/UX Improvements

Vertical Scrolling Enhancement

  • Added smooth vertical scrolling to main screen
  • Auto-scroll to copy progress when operation starts
  • Better visibility on smaller screens
  • Enhanced spacing and visual separation

Improved Dialogs

  • Edit Backup Dialog: Complete redesign with better alignment, card-based layout, and proper visual hierarchy
  • File Selection Options: Clear, intuitive file vs. folder selection
  • Configuration Dialogs: Consistent styling and better organization

Better Progress Feedback

  • Enhanced copy progress card with real-time updates
  • Status chips with color-coded indicators
  • Improved file statistics display
  • Clearer error messages and retry options

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Technical Improvements

Build Optimization

  • Code Shrinking: Reduced APK size with R8 optimization
  • Resource Optimization: Removed unused resources automatically
  • ProGuard Rules: Custom rules for SMBJ and Bouncycastle libraries
  • Compilation: Updated to compile SDK 36 (Android 14)

Dependency Updates

  • Apache Commons Net: 3.12.0 (FTP/FTPS)
  • JSch: 0.2.17 (SFTP)
  • SMBJ: 0.12.1 (SMB)
  • Bouncycastle: 1.70 (Encryption)
  • AndroidX libraries updated to latest stable versions

Code Quality

  • Implemented SecureLog utility for production logging
  • Enhanced error handling across all protocols
  • Improved memory management
  • Better coroutine usage and lifecycle handling

๐Ÿ› Bug Fixes

Scheduled Backups

  • Fixed notification persistence issues on Android 12+
  • Resolved foreground service restrictions
  • Improved WorkManager integration
  • Better handling of battery optimization

File Selection

  • Fixed folder permission handling
  • Improved file picker reliability
  • Better handling of large file lists
  • Enhanced error messages for permission issues

Connection Handling

  • Improved SMB3 encryption negotiation
  • Better FTP passive mode handling
  • Enhanced SFTP connection stability
  • Fixed connection timeout edge cases

Localization

  • Fixed hardcoded English text in snackbar messages
  • Resolved string resource conflicts
  • Improved context handling for translations
  • Better fallback mechanisms

๐Ÿ“Š Performance Improvements

  • Faster app startup: Optimized initialization sequence
  • Reduced memory usage: Better resource management
  • Smoother UI: Enhanced Compose performance
  • Efficient background operations: Optimized WorkManager usage
  • Better battery efficiency: Improved scheduled backup power consumption

๐Ÿ”„ Migration Notes

Automatic Updates

  • All existing configurations are preserved
  • Scheduled backups continue to work
  • No manual intervention required
  • Settings and preferences maintained

New Features Available Immediately

  • Language preferences (Android 13+)
  • Dynamic folder backup for new jobs
  • Enhanced encryption detection
  • Improved UI/UX

Backward Compatibility

  • Supports Android 7.0+ (no change)
  • Existing folder backups work as before
  • New folder backups get dynamic capture feature
  • All protocols (SMB/FTP/SFTP) fully functional

๐Ÿ“ฑ Download & Installation

Google Play Store (Recommended)

Search for "WiFiCopy" on Google Play Store or visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wificopy.app

System Requirements

  • Android Version: 7.0 (Nougat, API 24) or higher
  • Target SDK: Android 14 (API 36)
  • Storage: Minimum 50 MB free space
  • Network: WiFi connection for file transfers

๐Ÿ™ Thank You!

Thank you to all our users for your continued support and feedback! This release includes many improvements based on your suggestions and bug reports.

Special Thanks

  • Community members who reported issues and provided feedback
  • Beta testers who helped identify bugs before release
  • Translation contributors (future feature!)

๐Ÿ“ž Support & Feedback

Need Help?

  • ๐Ÿ“– User Guide: Comprehensive documentation included in app
  • ๐ŸŒ Website: https://www.wificopy.app
  • ๐Ÿ“ง Support: Contact via website support form
  • โ“ FAQ: 63 questions answered in the user guide

Report Issues

Found a bug? Have a feature request? We'd love to hear from you! - Visit our support website - Tap "Support" link in the app - Provide detailed information for faster resolution

๐Ÿ”ฎ What's Next?

We're already working on future improvements:

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Sync functionality: Two-way file synchronization
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Transfer history: View past copy operations
  • ๐ŸŽจ Themes: Dark mode and custom color schemes
  • ๐Ÿ”” Enhanced notifications: More detailed progress information
  • ๐ŸŒ More languages: Expanding language support
  • โšก Performance: Further optimization for large file transfers

Stay tuned for more updates!

๐Ÿ“„ Version History

v1.7 (October 2025) - Current Release

  • Enhanced security logging with SecureLog utility
  • ProGuard/R8 obfuscation for production builds
  • Multi-language support (12 languages)
  • Per-app language preferences (Android 13+)
  • Dynamic folder backup (captures new files)
  • Enhanced SMB3 encryption detection
  • Improved scheduled backup reliability
  • UI/UX improvements and complete translations

v1.1.2 (Previous)

  • Automatic scheduler restoration
  • Last protocol memory
  • Hardware-backed encryption
  • OWASP compliance

v1.1.1

  • Scheduled backup queueing
  • Manual backup priority
  • Bug fixes

v1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • SMB, FTP, SFTP support
  • Scheduled backups
  • File selection

๐Ÿ“œ License & Credits

WiFiCopy v1.7

  • Developer: Keith Neilson
  • License: Proprietary
  • Website: https://www.wificopy.app

Open Source Libraries:

  • SMBJ - SMB protocol implementation
  • Apache Commons Net - FTP protocol
  • JSch - SFTP/SSH implementation
  • Android Security Crypto - Encryption
  • WorkManager - Background jobs
  • Jetpack Compose - Modern UI framework

Full license information available in app via "View Licenses" button.

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