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🌾 FieldMind v2.1.26.20 Release Notes

Release Date: June 20, 2026
Version: 2.1.26.20

🎉 What's New

🔐 Enhanced Privacy & Security

Your data is now more protected than ever with comprehensive privacy features:

  • Privacy Typing Mode - Disable keyboard learning to protect sensitive data entry
  • PIN Lock Protection - Secure the app with customizable PIN lock with auto-lock and timeout settings
  • Screen Visibility Settings - Control app visibility in recent apps and prevent screenshots
  • Privacy Keyboard - Dedicated keyboard for secure text input
  • Lock Timeout & Auto-Lock - Customizable security settings with automatic locking

💾 Backup & Restore System (Complete Overhaul)

A completely redesigned backup experience with multiple formats and automatic protection:

  • Universal .fieldmind Format - New unified backup format with SHA-256 checksums
  • AES-256-GCM Encryption - Military-grade encryption with password strength meter
  • Auto Backup - Automatic backups to your chosen folder
  • Multi-Format Export - Export to HTML, PDF, or .fieldmind format
  • Easy Restore - One-click restore with password prompt dialogs
  • ZIP Package Format - Media bundling with manifest and checksums

🎨 Weather Animation Enhancements

A complete overhaul of weather visualizations with stunning new scenes:

  • Evening Sea View - Beautiful sunset coastal landscapes
  • 3D Thunderclouds - Realistic thunderstorm scenes with proper cloud positioning
  • Sun & Moon Routing - Intelligent routing for day/night visualization
  • Enhanced Rain Visibility - Improved rain effects with moon and stars for night scenes
  • Dynamic Intensity - Weather animations respond to actual conditions
  • Mountain & Landscape Variety - Multiple scenic backgrounds for different weather states

⏱️ Timer Tool

New dedicated timer functionality for field work:

  • Timer Tool Screen - Dedicated interface for managing timers
  • Background Service Notifications - Ticks continue even when app is backgrounded
  • Navigation Integration - Seamless integration with main app flow
  • Visual Feedback - Clear notification updates during timed activities

📸 Photo Capture Improvements

Smarter photo management and capture workflow:

  • Redesigned Post-Capture Dialog - Organized categories and cleaner UI
  • Multi-Picture Flow - Improved handling of multiple captures
  • Species Photo Capture - Better integration for species documentation
  • Photo Persistence - Photos are saved correctly across all workflows
  • Close Button Saving - Intelligent saving when closing capture dialogs

📊 Data Export & Reporting (NOT FULLY IMPLEMENTED YET)

Powerful new tools for generating insights:

  • Report Generation Tool - Create beautiful reports with data visualizations
  • SVG Data Visualizations - Professional charts and graphs in exports
  • Embedded Media Support - Photos and media embedded directly in exports
  • HTML & PDF Export - Multiple export formats with inline images
  • Image Galleries - Organized photo galleries in exports
  • Base64 Thumbnails - Embedded thumbnail previews

💬 Beautiful Share Dialog

New enhanced sharing experience:

  • Format Switching - Easily switch between export formats before sharing
  • Preview Cards - See how your data will look before exporting
  • Animated Bottom Sheet - Smooth, modern UI for sharing options
  • Quick Access - Export buttons directly from observations view

🎯 UI & UX Improvements

Refined user experience across the app:

  • Settings Refactoring - Reorganized settings for better navigation
  • Observations View Enhancements - Quick add observation feature
  • Dialog Optimization - Moved inline dialogs outside LazyColumn for better performance
  • Icons & Branding - New FieldMind logo with consistent branding
  • Theme System - Fixed theme conflicts and improved color contrast
  • Species Panel Redesign - Improved panel layout and timer icons

🐛 Bug Fixes & Stability

This release includes extensive bug fixes and stability improvements:

  • ✅ Fixed all Kotlin compilation errors
  • ✅ Resolved CI compilation errors and MIME type issues
  • ✅ Fixed camera capture dialog flow
  • ✅ Improved error handling in AutoGen settings
  • ✅ Resolved resource linking errors for logos and widgets
  • ✅ Fixed backup persistence and import/export functionality
  • ✅ Corrected field naming and scope issues
  • ✅ Removed orphaned code and syntax errors
  • ✅ Fixed app icon scaling and notification display
  • ✅ Resolved string resource and XML structure issues
  • ✅ Improved landscape and animation handling

📱 Technical Improvements

  • Performance Optimization - Optimized cloud position loops and animation rendering
  • Media Bundling - Efficient ZIP package handling for backups
  • Encryption - State-of-the-art AES-256-GCM for data protection
  • File Handling - Improved FileProvider authority configuration
  • Code Cleanup - Removed legacy Rhythm design system code
  • Build Stability - Fixed all cascading syntax and linking errors

🔄 What's Changed

For Users

  • Faster, more intuitive backup and restore workflows
  • Better privacy controls and data protection
  • More beautiful and realistic weather visualizations
  • Easier photo management and capture
  • Professional report generation capabilities
  • Improved overall app stability and performance

For Developers

  • Cleaner codebase with legacy code removed
  • Fixed all compilation and CI errors
  • Better organized settings architecture
  • Improved animation and rendering systems
  • More robust error handling

🙏 Thank You

This release represents major improvements across every aspect of FieldMind. Thank you to everyone who helped identify issues and contributed to making this release possible.

Contributors

  • kiarajugnu-stack - Release management and merges
  • firefly-sylestia - Core features, animations, UI improvements
  • v0agent - Bug fixes and compilation resolution

📥 Installation & Upgrade

Update FieldMind now to access all these new features:

  1. Open your app store
  2. Search for "FieldMind"
  3. Tap Update
  4. Enjoy the new features!

Note: First-time backup setup may require creating a backup location and (optionally) setting a password for encrypted backups.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Set Up Privacy Keyboard: Enable it in Settings > Security for sensitive data entry
  • Auto Backup: Choose your backup folder in Settings > Backup & Restore for automatic protection
  • Beautiful Exports: Try different formats (HTML, PDF, .fieldmind) to see what works best for your needs
  • Weather Scenes: Check back often to see different weather animations as conditions change

📞 Support & Feedback

Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you!

  • 🐛 Report issues on GitHub
  • 💬 Share your feedback in discussions
  • ⭐ Leave a review if you're enjoying FieldMind

FieldMind v2.1.26.20 — Your field research companion, now stronger than ever.

What's Changed

Full Changelog: v2.0.26.19...v2.1.26.20

Contributors

firefly-sylestia and kiarajugnu-stack
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