HAD v3.6.8 — Release Notes 🚀
📦 New Features
🔲 QR Code Integration
Generate and share QR codes for any download URL!
- Generate QR Code: Tap the QR icon next to the URL field in the Add Download dialog to instantly generate a QR code for any link
- Share QR Code: Share QR codes with built-in HAD branding and download information
- Save QR Code: Save QR codes to your device as PNG images
- Quick Access: QR code generation available from:
- Add Download dialog (next to URL field)
- Download cards (quick share option)
- Remote Server address (easy sharing of server URL)
- Share Receiver (share links from other apps)
- HAD Branding: QR codes include the HAD logo in the center for professional appearance
📱 Smart Download Queue Enhancements
Full control over when your downloads start!
- Queue Mode: "Queue" button now adds downloads to the queue WITHOUT starting them automatically
- Manual Start Required: Downloads in queue wait until you explicitly start them
- Start All Button: One-tap start all queued downloads from the top bar
- Individual Start: Start each download individually from its card
- Batch Selection: Select multiple queued downloads and start them together
- Clear Separation: Queue and Schedule are now completely separate features
🎯 Smart Notifications
Intelligent notifications that show exactly what's happening!
- Active Downloads: Shows filename, speed, ETA, and progress with animated indicators
- Scheduled Downloads: Displays countdown timer and scheduled time for each pending download
- Queued Downloads: Shows how many files are waiting and lists the first few filenames
- Summary View: When multiple downloads are active, shows combined progress and speed
- Status Indicators:
- ⏰ Scheduled downloads with countdown
- 📋 Queued downloads waiting for start
- 📊 Active downloads with real-time progress
- Smart Subtitle: Shows combined status (e.g., "⏰ 3 scheduled • 📋 5 queued • 45%")
- Dismiss All Button: Clear all notifications with one tap
🎨 Enhanced UI/UX
Smoother, more intuitive interface!
- File Type Icons: Each download now shows a relevant icon based on file extension
- Video files (MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, etc.) → Video icon
- Audio files (MP3, FLAC, AAC, WAV, etc.) → Music icon
- Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, etc.) → Image icon
- Archives (ZIP, RAR, 7Z, etc.) → Archive icon
- Documents (PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, etc.) → Document icon
- Code files (JS, PY, KT, JAVA, etc.) → Code icon
- And 30+ more file types with dedicated icons
- QR Code Icon: Quick access to QR code generation from URL field
- Smart Time Display: ETA now shows in human-readable format (e.g., "1h 30m" instead of "5400s")
🔧 Improvements
🚀 Performance
- Faster File Detection: Optimized clipboard URL extraction
- Improved Session Management: Better handling of download sessions
- Smoother Animations: Reduced frame drops in progress animations
- Optimized Notification Updates: Less frequent notification refreshes
🛡️ Reliability
- Better Error Handling: Improved error messages with actionable solutions
- Enhanced Retry Logic: Smarter retry strategies for different error types
- More Stable HLS Downloads: Better handling of live streams and edge cases
- Torrent Improvements: More stable peer connections and better piece selection
💅 UI Polish
- Improved Status Badges: Better visibility and color coding
- Smoother Transitions: Animated expansions and collapses
- Better Layout: Improved spacing and alignment
- Clearer Icons: More intuitive icon placement and meaning
🐛 Bug Fixes
Fixed Issues
- Queue Button: Previously queued downloads would start automatically — now they wait for user action ✅
- Schedule Conflict: Schedule and Queue now work independently without interference ✅
- Notification Display: Notifications now correctly show scheduled and queued status ✅
- QR Code Generation: Fixed issues with QR code generation for long URLs ✅
- File Type Detection: Improved extension recognition for obscure file types ✅
- Memory Leaks: Fixed memory leaks in notification service ✅
- Android 14 Compatibility: Fixed issues with notification permissions on Android 14 ✅
📋 Upgrade Notes
What to Expect
- First Launch: App will rebuild notification channels — you might see a notification permission prompt
- Queued Downloads: Existing queued downloads will NOT start automatically — you need to tap "Start All" or start them individually
- Schedule Window: If you had schedule window enabled, queued downloads will respect it correctly
Migration Guide
- Already Queued Downloads: They remain in queue waiting for your action
- Scheduled Downloads: Continue working as before with countdown timers
- Active Downloads: Continue downloading without interruption
🎯 What's Next
Future releases will focus on:
- ⚡ Even faster download speeds
- 🎨 More customization options
- 📱 Better tablet support
- 🔗 Enhanced browser integration
- 📊 More detailed analytics
📥 Download
Version: 3.6.8
Android Version: 8.0+ (API 26+)
Architecture: arm64-v8a
👥 Contributors
Special thanks to everyone who reported issues and suggested improvements!
📱 Screenshots (New Features)
| Feature | Preview |
|---|---|
| QR Code Generation | QR icon next to URL field in Add Download dialog |
| Smart Notifications | Shows scheduled, queued, and active status |
| File Type Icons | Different icons for different file types |
| Start All Button | One-tap start for all queued downloads |
💬 Feedback
Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue on GitHub or contact us directly!
- GitHub Issues: Report Bug
- Email: spect3rog@gmail.com
❤️ Thanks for using HAD!