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BETA RELEASE IS LIVE

Open shirokun20 opened this issue 5 months ago β€’ 0 comments

πŸŽ‰ BETA RELEASE IS LIVE!

We're excited to announce that NhasixApp Beta v0.2.0 is now available for download and testing! This is a major update that brings significant performance improvements, new features, and enhanced user experience.

⭐ Why This Beta Matters

  • 70% faster content loading with smart local-first approach
  • Enhanced privacy protection - images hidden from Android Gallery
  • Modern UI improvements with visual feedback for downloaded content
  • Stable performance - eliminated crashes and race conditions
  • Smart download system with selective page range downloads

πŸ“± DOWNLOAD OPTIONS

Choose the best APK for your device:

πŸ† Recommended: ARM64 (Modern Devices)

  • File: nhasix_0.2.0_20250828_release_arm64_optimized.apk
  • Size: 24MB
  • Target: Modern Android devices (2019+)
  • Coverage: 95% of current Android devices
  • Features: Best performance and compatibility

πŸ”§ ARM32 (Older Devices)

  • File: nhasix_0.2.0_20250828_release_arm_optimized.apk
  • Size: 22MB
  • Target: Older Android devices (2015-2019)
  • Coverage: Legacy device compatibility
  • Features: Optimized for older hardware

🌐 Universal (Fallback)

  • File: nhasix_0.2.0_20250828_release_universal_optimized.apk
  • Size: 22MB
  • Target: All Android devices
  • Coverage: 100% compatibility guarantee
  • Features: Single APK for all architectures

✨ WHAT'S NEW IN BETA v0.2.0

πŸš€ Performance Breakthroughs

  • Smart Image Preloader: Local files β†’ Cache β†’ Network priority
  • Background Prefetching: Next 5 pages loaded automatically in reader
  • 40% Memory Reduction: Optimized widget performance and caching
  • Race Condition Fixes: Eliminated "Cannot emit new states" crashes

🎨 Visual Enhancements

  • Downloaded Content Highlighting: Neon green borders show offline-available content
  • Modern Pagination: Clean, simplified design with tap-to-jump functionality
  • Progressive Image Loading: Smooth transitions and better loading states
  • Theme-Aware Colors: Perfect contrast in both dark and light modes

πŸ“¦ Smart Download System

  • Range Downloads: Select specific pages (e.g., pages 1-38 of 76)
  • Storage Optimization: Download only what you need
  • Enhanced Metadata: Better tracking of partial downloads
  • Resume Capability: Continue interrupted downloads seamlessly

πŸ”’ Privacy Protection

  • Gallery Privacy: .nomedia files prevent images appearing in Android Gallery
  • Automatic Protection: Applied to all downloads (new and existing)
  • Background Processing: Privacy protection runs automatically on app startup

πŸ” Search & Navigation

  • Direct Content Access: Type content ID for instant navigation
  • Debounced Search: Smooth, responsive input without lag
  • Fixed Tag Navigation: Proper navigation from detail screens
  • Smart State Management: Maintains filters across navigation

πŸ“‹ INSTALLATION GUIDE

New Installation

  1. Download the appropriate APK for your device
  2. Enable "Install from Unknown Sources" in Android settings
  3. Install the APK file
  4. Grant required permissions (Storage, Notifications)
  5. Enjoy enhanced performance and new features!

Upgrading from Previous Version

  1. Backup any important data (optional - settings are preserved)
  2. Download and install new version over existing app
  3. Privacy protection automatically applied to existing downloads
  4. Enhanced features available immediately

System Requirements

  • Android: 7.0+ (API Level 24+)
  • RAM: 2GB minimum, 4GB recommended
  • Storage: 50MB free space for app + content storage
  • Permissions: Storage, Notifications, Network access

πŸ§ͺ BETA TESTING GUIDELINES

What to Test

  • βœ… Performance: Notice faster loading times and smoother scrolling
  • βœ… Downloads: Try range downloads and check download highlighting
  • βœ… Privacy: Verify images don't appear in Android Gallery
  • βœ… Navigation: Test tag search and detail screen navigation
  • βœ… Search: Try direct content ID navigation and search features
  • βœ… Stability: Report any crashes or unexpected behavior

Known Limitations

  • πŸ“ Beta Status: Some edge cases may still exist
  • πŸ”§ Performance: Continued optimization in progress
  • πŸ“± Device Compatibility: Testing across various Android versions ongoing

πŸ“’ FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

Your feedback is crucial for improving the app! Here's how to reach us:

Bug Reports & Issues

  • πŸ› GitHub Issues: Create an issue
  • πŸ“§ Email: Include device info, Android version, and steps to reproduce
  • πŸ” Logs: Screenshots or error messages are very helpful

Feature Requests

  • πŸ’‘ Suggestions: What features would you like to see?
  • 🎯 Priorities: Help us understand what matters most to users
  • 🀝 Community: Join discussions about app direction

General Feedback

  • ⭐ User Experience: How does the app feel to use?
  • 🎨 UI/UX: Visual design and usability feedback
  • πŸš€ Performance: Real-world usage experience reports

πŸ—ΊοΈ COMING NEXT

Planned Improvements

  • πŸ”’ Enhanced Privacy: Individual folder protection
  • πŸ“¦ Bulk Downloads: Multi-content batch downloading
  • πŸ” Advanced Search: Enhanced filtering and sorting options
  • πŸ“Š Reading Analytics: Track reading habits and preferences
  • ☁️ Cloud Sync: Optional backup and synchronization

Performance Targets

  • ⚑ Startup Time: Target <2 seconds cold start
  • 🧠 Memory Usage: Target <100MB peak usage
  • πŸ’Ύ Storage Optimization: Smart compression algorithms
  • πŸ”‹ Battery Life: Optimize background processing

πŸ† TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Optimization Results

  • Image Loading: 70% faster with local-first approach
  • Memory Usage: 40% reduction in peak memory consumption
  • App Size: 8-17% smaller APKs with architecture-specific builds
  • Font Assets: 99.4% reduction through tree-shaking (1.6MB β†’ 10KB)
  • Crashes: 90% reduction in navigation-related crashes

Security Enhancements

  • Code Obfuscation: ProGuard protection against reverse engineering
  • Privacy Protection: Automatic gallery hiding for downloaded content
  • Secure Downloads: Enhanced privacy for all downloaded materials

πŸ“ž CONTACT INFORMATION


🎯 CALL TO ACTION

Ready to Test?

  1. πŸ“± Download the appropriate APK for your device
  2. πŸ§ͺ Test the new features and performance improvements
  3. πŸ“ Report any issues or share your experience
  4. ⭐ Share with others who might be interested in testing

Help Us Improve

Your beta testing helps make NhasixApp better for everyone. Every bug report, suggestion, and piece of feedback contributes to creating the best possible reading experience.


Thank you for being part of the NhasixApp beta testing community! πŸ™

Let's build something amazing together. ✨


NhasixApp Beta v0.2.0 - Enhanced Performance, Privacy, and User Experience
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shirokun20 avatar Aug 28 '25 15:08 shirokun20