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Downloads : iodéOS

28/05/2024 (build 20240526) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker:

Redesign and improvements of the home page and apps blockings page

New widget for the home screen added

LineageOS synchronized with May security patch

Block lists updated

Apps updated

30/04/2024 (build 20240426) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Geometric Weather (weather application) replaced by Breezy Weather, an evolution of Geometric Weather. The clock/weather widget on the home screen will have to be added again.

OpenCamera replaced by Aperture, the new LineageOS camera

OpenBoard replaced by HeliBoard, an OpenBoard evolution

LineageOS synchronized with April security patch

Block lists updated

Apps updated

09/11/2023 (build 20231107) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker: rules-based blocking added (wildcard rules and regular expressions), plus various improvements and bug fixes

OpenBoard keyboard: integration of recent improvements

LineageOS synchronized with October security patch included

New devices support: Pixel 6 Pro, Samsung Note 10 5G

Block lists updated

All apps updated

28/08/2023 (build 20230824) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker: minor bugfixes.

iodéOS Premium API : bugfix for mail address with alias.

LineageOS synchronized with August security patch included.

Block lists updated.

All apps updated.

01/08/2023 (build 20230731) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker: added backup/restore of recipient personalization (in Settings -> Custom blockings -> top-right menu).

microG: as the changes we made are no longer necessary, the official version is now included. The network localization modules have been abandoned in the latest version, in favor of the implementation of some of their functionalities directly in microG.

SafetyNet: adaptation of the SafetyNet validation method (necessary for certain applications, often including banking applications) to the latest developments.

LineageOS synchronized with July security patch included.

All apps updated.

29/06/2023 (build 20230629) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

iodéOS Premium: advanced blocker features will now be available via subscription (free for a certain period of time).

Blocker:

Presentation updated in Material Design 3 style.

A gauge on the home page gives an assessment of protection status.

Differentiation of malicious recipients according to protection type (standard / reinforced).

In the report, signs indicate the current blocking status of recipients ('prohibited direction' if blocked, 'danger' if malicious recipient not blocked).

Addition of a permanent notification featuring information on the application currently in use, as well as direct access to the application's blocking control and activity report. This notification can be disabled in the settings.

iodéOS Premium account connection added to settings.

Addition of a pure black background theme.

Charge control: a new LineageOS feature enables charge level control, and will replace 'Smart Charging' in battery settings. Both options are currently available for supported devices, but may conflict.

LineageOS synchronized with June security patch included.

All apps updated.

04/04/2023 (build 20230401) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker: improved use of blocking lists (sub-domains blocking)

FDroid: fixes an issue on apps update

LineageOS synchronized with March security patch included

All apps updated

20/02/2023 (build 20230220) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Fixes battery drain issue

LineageOS synchronized with January security patch included

All apps updated

07/02/2023 (build 20230131) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker:

Improved blocking settings. You can now choose 'Standard' blocking (ads, trackers, malwares, etc) or 'Reinforced' blocking (same objective but more extensive), and then select additional categories.

The 'Porn' category has been extended to a wider 'Sensitive content' one, that also includes fake news, gambling, drugs, piracy, torrent..., with mainly child protection in mind.

The 'Extreme' category has been removed, as it is now part of the reinforced blocking.

Improved blocking lists. We merge several acknowledged and up-to-date sources, and have diversified our sources to produce more complete lists. The standard list has however been reduced a bit, to avoid as much as possible interference with apps expected behavior.

Added a new network location provider: Local NLP Backend. It is an improved version of the DéjàVu NLP backend which was already available in iodéOS. Like DéjàVu, it builds a local database connecting localizations learned from other NLP backends and apps using GPS, and mobile antennas/Wifi; but also has an active mode (not preselected) that can trigger GPS requests. To configure it: Settings -> System -> microG -> Location modules

LineageOS synchronized with January security patch included

All apps updated

New devices support: Pixel 3, 6, 6a

16/12/2022 (build 20221215) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker: added multiple selection in settings / domain customization. Long-press on a domain, select several domains or all, apply actions (block all, authorize all...)

PdfViewerPlus: improved security by updating core libraries

Network settings: added a switch to disable connectivity check (and thus captive portal detection)

LineageOS synchronized with December security patch included

All apps updated

New devices support: Pixel 4 & 5, OnePlus 9 & 9 Pro

24/11/2022 (build 20221121) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Improvements in the blocker user interface (iodé app)

LineageOS synced with September security patch included

All apps updated

14/10/2022 (build 20221014) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker:

Network blockings following their type (Wifi, mobile data, VPN) added

Default blockings definition for new apps

Personnalized recipients management improved

iodé's app access restrictions by password added

Search filters added in report and map

Display theme selection

Automatic and 'real-time' refresh of the whole app

Performance and fluidity improvements of the app

LineageOS synced with September security patch included

All apps updated

27/07/32022 (build 20220726) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

SafetyNet certification activated: allows many apps, notably banking ones, to fully work

Setup wizard: the push notifications configuration page now also activates SafetyNet (fine-grained control in Settings->System->microG)

OpenCamera: the 'Use alternative flash method' in photo settings is no more necessary and can be disabled, allowing flash optimization

News app: German translations

LineageOS synced with July security patch included

All apps updated

21/07/32022 (build 20220430) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Setup Wizard: new page to configure push notifications through microG

Lockscreen settings: switch added to disable fingerprint unlock when screen is off

Improved German translations

Bug fixes and improvements

LineageOS synced with May security patch included

All apps updated

03/02/2022 (build 20220126) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

New iodé blocker map feature

Build mode changed to 'user' (i.e. release) mode): more apps work out-of-the-box and more secure device, but more restrictive recovery

Camera app changed to Open Camera

Wireguard kernel module included

Dark bootanimation

January security patch

Preinstalled apps updated

Beware: Play store Magisk module broken

18/11/2021 (build 20211117) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

LineageOS updated (November security patch)

Preinstalled apps updated

Iodé blocker: hosts can now be customized, either globally or by app

10/09/2021 (build 20210828) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

LineageOS updated (August security patch)

Preinstalled apps updated

Backup app included: Seedvault

microG now uninstallable: Settings -> Apps & notifications -> Preinstalled apps

New default accent color (clear blue from iodé logo)

03/08/2021 (build 20210729) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Preinstalled apps UI reworked with the introduction of categories.

Dark theme in the iodé blocker UI (next improvement will be hosts customization).

p≡p (https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/security.pEp/) is now the defaut email client, and replaces lineageOS client which is no longer maintained.

Preinstalled apps updated to their latest version.

LineageOS updated (July security patch).

28/05/2021 (build 20210525) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Different protection levels in iodé's blocker added: in addition to the default standard blocklist, we added three lists (socials, porn, extreme) that can be activated globally or on a per-app basis (more information in the FAQ).

Geometric Weather app added.

Preinstalled apps selection at setup wizard added.

Preinstalled apps including microG updated to their latest version.

LineageOS updated (May security patch).

07/03/2021 (build 20210306) for A5 2017 (a5y17lte) and A7 2017 (a7y17lte):

Blocker UI improved: performance at startup, statistics display (with sortable columns), DNS stream

Preinstalled apps management (uninstall / reinstall) menu added (Settings -> Apps & Notifications -> Preinstalled apps)

Latest lineageOS sources synced

Default apps updated

22/01/2021 (build 20210121): first publicly available build for A7 2017.