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@koding88 koding88 released this 09 Sep 14:21
v1.6
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v1.6 Release Notes

馃敡 Major Bug Fixes

Fixed: .macbook_optimizer_state.conf Permission Denied Issues

  • Resolved the persistent "Permission denied" error that users encountered with every optimization
  • Complete rewrite of configuration file handling with robust error checking
  • Backward compatibility maintained with existing installations

馃啎 New Features

Permission Fix Utility

  • Added fix_permissions.sh - Standalone utility to diagnose and fix permission issues
  • Automatic permission detection and repair
  • Comprehensive diagnostic information for troubleshooting

Enhanced Error Handling

  • Graceful fallbacks when config file is inaccessible
  • Clear error messages with specific instructions for users
  • Safe file operations with permission checking before read/write

馃殌 Improvements

Core System Enhancements

  • Improved initialize_config() function with comprehensive permission checking
  • New safe_read_config() and write_to_config()** functions for secure file operations
  • Enhanced status tracking with better error recovery
  • Safer reset functionality in menu system

User Experience

  • Better feedback during script initialization
  • Informative error messages instead of silent failures
  • Automatic permission fixing when possible
  • Manual fix instructions when automatic repair fails

馃攳 Technical Improvements

File Operation Safety

  • All file reads now use permission checking
  • Write operations validate accessibility before attempting
  • Empty line handling in status parsing
  • Error suppression for cleaner user experience

Menu System Updates

  • Safe state reset with proper error handling
  • Improved status display with fallback for inaccessible files
  • Better handling of missing or corrupted config files

馃悰 Bug Fixes

  • Fixed permission denied errors in config file operations
  • Resolved issues with mixed privilege execution (sudo vs user)
  • Fixed unsafe file operations during state reset
  • Corrected missing error handling in status functions
  • Fixed potential issues with file ownership conflicts

馃捇 Compatibility

  • Full backward compatibility with existing installations
  • Works with both Intel and Apple Silicon MacBooks
  • Compatible with all macOS versions supported by previous releases
  • Automatic migration of existing config files

馃摝 Installation & Upgrade

Fresh Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/koding88/MacBook-Optimization-Script.git

# Navigate to directory
cd MacBook-Optimization-Script

# Make script executable
chmod +x script.sh

# Run the script
./script.sh

Upgrading from Previous Versions

# Update your existing installation
git pull origin main

# If you encounter permission issues, run the fix utility
./fix_permissions.sh

# Then run the main script
./script.sh

Fixing Existing Permission Issues

# Run the diagnostic and fix utility
./fix_permissions.sh

# Or manually fix if needed
rm ~/.macbook_optimizer_state.conf
chmod +x script.sh
./script.sh

馃幆 What's Fixed

This release specifically addresses the GitHub issue where users reported:

"with every optimization part I get the following issue: .macbook_optimizer_state.conf: Permission denied"

This issue is now completely resolved with comprehensive permission handling and user-friendly error recovery.

馃攧 Migration Notes

  • No manual migration required for most users
  • Existing config files will be automatically handled
  • If you experience issues, run ./fix_permissions.sh for automatic diagnosis and repair
  • All optimization history is preserved during upgrade

馃毃 Breaking Changes

None - This release maintains full backward compatibility.

Full Changelog: v1.5-intel...v1.6

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