v2.6.120

OptiCast v2.6.120 — Website and protection improvements

Download: OptiCast-v2.6.120.apk (37.6 MB) — SHA256SUMS

What's new

Website and distribution

• New official website with direct APK download, QR code for easy phone installation, and verified badges — https://opticastplayer-dev.github.io/opticast/
• Added official distribution guide with verified sources and installation verification instructions

Design and readability

• Improved readability across light and dark themes, including Samsung Browser
• Added light/dark theme toggle on website
• Simplified feature descriptions for clarity — focused on local playback, offline-first, and privacy

Security and privacy

• In-app detection of installation source in Settings → About, with guidance for staying on official builds
• Removed dependency metadata from APK to meet store security requirements

Quality

• Added additional automated tests for update handling and version checks
• Improved overall stability and maintainability

Installation

• Official sources: GitHub Releases (this page), official website, F-Droid (MR !50919 in review, pipeline Passed), IzzyOnDroid
• Verification: Check SHA256 and ensure APK is signed with official key
• Update: Install over existing version — same signing key, no data loss

Previous releases

• v2.6.119 — Simplified update experience, background downloads, cleaner library view
• v2.6.108 — Fixed metadata fetching for reliable poster and info loading
• v2.6.105 — No API key required, works out of the box

Full changelog: https://github.com/opticastplayer-dev/opticast/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md
Website: https://opticastplayer-dev.github.io/opticast/
Source: https://github.com/opticastplayer-dev/opticast