OpenBlast v1.0.8 Release Notes

Version: 1.0.8 (Build 50)
Developer: Created by Masthan Valli
Release Date: November 8, 2026

Highlights

Center Punch-Hole Status Bar Capsule (Origin Island / 灵动胶囊): Broadcasts real-time media states (com.android.music.metachanged, com.android.music.playstatechanged, and com.android.music.playbackcomplete) with full track metadata, duration, position, and playback flags.
Enhanced Media Notification Provider: Configured foreground playback notifications with NotificationCompat.CATEGORY_TRANSPORT, VISIBILITY_PUBLIC, and dynamic ongoing status so Vivo's SystemUI attaches the live header pill around the front camera cutout when backgrounded.
Origin Player Desktop & Lockscreen Integration: Third-party playback controls synchronize seamlessly with OriginOS Walkman and desktop music widgets.

Download Network Policy: Added clear selection under Settings › Library & storage › Download network:
- Wi-Fi and mobile data (Default / Recommended): Downloads songs over any connection in real time without delays.
- Wi-Fi only: Conserves cellular data by waiting for an active Wi-Fi connection.
Resolved "Waiting for Wi-Fi" Lockup: Fixed the network detection bug where mobile hotspots and metered wireless networks were falsely rejected by NetworkType.UNMETERED constraints. Active Wi-Fi transport is now correctly identified.
Dynamic Real-Time Connectivity Listener: Registered a live ConnectivityManager.NetworkCallback that detects network availability and automatically triggers queued downloads the moment the phone connects to Wi-Fi.

Project Rebrand: Updated XcodeGen project configuration (ios/project.yml) with OpenBlast naming, com.openblast.ios bundle identifier, and display name.
Developer Attribution: Added "Created by Masthan Valli" inside the iOS Appearance & About views.
Sideload Compatibility: Configured build pipelines for iOS 16+ sideloading via AltStore, SideStore, and Sideloadly.