VulpesOS/CHANGELOG.en.md

Changelog — Vulpes OS

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Updates by date and platform. Within each group: Add, Change, Fix, Note, Test. Entries describe the state at their date; a fix in development requires an updated installed version.

13/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.20

• : Video mode, with thumbnails and playback in Gallery and Video.
• : Improvements to settings, appearance, pickers, keyboard, contacts and media.
• : More reliable camera switching, shutdown and resume.
• : Mozilla Account, Sync, remote location, extensions and USB transfer remain incomplete.

• : Preview 20 APK available.
• : Calls and SMS use Android. This Preview has not yet been validated in use on Android.

• : Preview runs at around 16 frames per second.
• : Updates to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, calls, SMS/MMS and network settings.
• : Video sound and two-way call audio still need separate testing.
• : Preview 20 installed on Pixel 3a with data preserved. Wi-Fi connected and 4G registration observed.

• : Simpler French and English history, with badges and platform filters. Shared content for the website and releases.

Release

12/10/2026 : Video and time

• : Video recording with sound, thumbnails and playback in Gallery and Video.
• : “Improve Vulpes” opens the project’s issues.
• : Date and time pickers restored; Keyboard back navigation and list text fixed.

• : Recording checked with a simulated camera.

• : Changes prepared for a future APK; video not yet tested on Android.

• : Improved preview, at around 16 frames per second.
• : Automatic time depends on network information; time zone remains manual.
• : Video recording and camera switching checked. Video sound still needs listening tests.

12/10/2026 : Calls and hotspot

• : Dialog closing and retry after an error fixed.

• : Settings for call waiting, caller ID and call forwarding.
• : Hotspot with or without a password.
• : Slow settings no longer block calls and SMS.
• : Hotspot activation checked; Internet access from another device still needs testing.

12/10/2026 : Network settings

• : IP address and connection speed displayed correctly.

• : Network type selection and mobile access point editing.
• : More reliable network settings when the modem responds slowly.
• : Adding, deleting and resetting access points remain incomplete.

12/10/2026 : Settings review

• : Navigation, accessibility and help fixed. Incomplete panels remain visible.
• : Menus reviewed; some actions still depend on hardware or the carrier.

• : Storage information and downloads connected.

• : Display of storage used by Vulpes.

• : Mobile data, roaming, time, hidden Wi-Fi networks and Sound panel fixed.

12/10/2026 : Settings navigation

• : Light/Dark selection and picker confirmation or cancellation restored.
• : Manager adapted to single-SIM phones.

• : SIM information, message centre and delivery reports.
• : Faster loading of saved networks.
• : Wi-Fi certificates, SIM security and USB storage remain incomplete.

12/10/2026 : Appearance on Pixel 3a

• : Shared light and dark modes available on Pixel 3a.
• : Settings fixes and Firefox OS fonts included.
• : No new call, SMS or Bluetooth test at this stage.
• : Themes and display checked on the phone.

11/10/2026 : Appearance and keyboard

• : Light, Dark and System modes, preserved after restart.
• : Text selection and deletion fixed.

• : Themes and SMS typing checked.

• : Experimental Gaia keyboard; Android keyboard remains the default.
• : Retry available when the camera is busy.
• : Preview 19 built; themes, keyboard and front camera still need testing on Android.

11/10/2026 : Settings and home screen

• : Second home screen, wallpaper previews and installation banner fixed.
• : Error message dismissal restored.
• : Ringtones, lock code, permissions and French/English labels fixed.

• : Open the notification tray by tapping the status bar.
• : Preview 18 built locally.

• : Returned to the previous version after an unstable interface restart.
• : Operation confirmed by the user.

09/10/2026 : MMS and Bluetooth

• : Gaia panels connected to each platform’s capabilities.

• : Discovery, pairing, connection, forgetting devices and audio output.
• : Sending preserved and resumed after interruption.
• : MMS accepted by the carrier, delivery not confirmed. Headset call audio still needs testing.
• : Bluetooth audio playback to a PC checked.

08/10/2026 : Camera and MMS

• : Camera switching, shutdown and display after rotation fixed.

• : Attachments preserved and sending shown as pending until confirmation.

• : Preview measured at around 16 fps on the rear camera and 25–27 on the front.
• : Real sending still blocked by the mobile data connection.
• : Focus, zoom and photo capture checked.

08/10/2026 : Call history and dialogs

• : Readable error messages with usable buttons.

• : Clear message when sending is unavailable, without losing the draft.
• : Calling back from call history restored.

• : Flow checked with simulated calls; real audio not tested.

08/10/2026 : SMS and audio

• : Volume display, lock screen and notification swiping fixed.
• : Send with one tap without first closing the keyboard. Attachment menu restored.

• : Call audio routing fixes.
• : Network issues prevented testing a real conversation; two-way audio not confirmed.

08/10/2026 : Network reliability

• : Messages linked to the correct conversation.

• : Improved modem recovery; retries avoid duplicate calls and SMS.
• : Network stability and two-way audio still need confirmation.
• : Return to the 4G network after modem restart checked.

08/10/2026 : Public source code

• : Camera, contacts, SMS and Marketplace fixes published, with updated French/English project overviews.

• : Building from a fresh repository copy fixed.
• : The public APK remains Preview 17; these fixes are in the source code.

• : Network search still unstable at this stage; no new image published.

08/10/2026 : Camera and contacts

• : More reliable opening and camera switching.
• : Photos, dates, edits and number selection from Messages or Phone fixed.
• : Media selection fixed.
• : Fixes in source code; public APK unchanged at this stage.

• : Number and text passed correctly to the Android app.

• : Discovery available; pairing and audio use still need testing.
• : Photo capture, focus, zoom and camera switching checked.

06/10/2026 : Marketplace theme

• : Integration planned for a future APK.

• : Embedded theme: Fira font, compact navigation, touch buttons and scrollable screenshots.
• : Embedded display preserved during search, filtering and language changes.
• : Theme prepared locally, not yet deployed to the website.
• : French and English pages checked on small screens.

06/10/2026 : Notification banners

• : The “Application installed” banner disappears automatically and is replaced correctly.

• : Banner display and dismissal checked.

• : Fix prepared for the next APK.

• : Banner disappearance after five seconds checked.

06/10/2026 : Wi-Fi and settings

• : Panels open even when an animation does not finish normally.

• : Fixes not yet included in the public APK.

• : Detected networks and disconnections displayed correctly.
• : Search, connection and Internet access checked.

06/10/2026 : Marketplace navigation

• : Local message with a Retry button when the catalogue is unavailable.
• : The catalogue stays below the status bar and hides when returning home or closing it.
• : An earlier error no longer hides a new attempt.

• : Navigation, errors, returning home and closing checked.

• : Preview 17 rebuilt locally, without a new Android test.

• : Interface tested with a local page; remote catalogue not checked without Internet.

05/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.17

• : Install, launch and uninstall packaged web apps.
• : Vulpes catalogue on the home screen, in French and English, with its original icon.
• : Installed apps kept separate from system apps.
• : Some old Firefox OS apps and APIs are not yet supported.

• : Installation and use of 2048 checked.

• : 2048 installed, preserved after restart and uninstalled on an Android emulator.

• : Home screen checked; app installation still needs validation on Pixel.

05/10/2026 : 2.7-preview.16

• : Vulpes startup logo.
• : Unwanted horizontal scrolling removed; test apps hidden.
• : Wallpaper and sound selection restored. Home screen language applied and preserved after restart.
• : APK built, not published; Pixel image tried without permanent installation.

• : Android bars hidden and accessible by swiping; launcher mode checked.
• : Return from sleep and the lock screen camera fixed.

• : Old files no longer overwrite updates at startup.

04/10/2026 : Standalone installation

• : Installer with device and file checks before writing.
• : Standalone Vulpes installation without going through Droidian.
• : Package not published; tested on one Pixel only. Installation replaces phone data.
• : Backups checked; full restoration still needs testing.
• : Installed boots, saved settings, camera, keyboard and notifications checked.

03/10/2026 : Per-device installation

• : Preparation adapted to each Pixel, with device-specific backups.
• : Focus sometimes times out; issue still open.
• : Direct installation from stock Android not yet available.
• : Temporary boots, saved settings and return to the previous installation checked.

03/10/2026 : Installation and recovery

• : Package preparation and recovery kit with a boot backup.
• : Restoration possible without booting the diagnostic tool.
• : Preparation checked locally; installation on another Pixel still needs completion.

• : Shared history included in upcoming source releases.

03/10/2026 : Modem and first startup

• : Recover the modem without restarting the whole phone.
• : Fonts and modem initialization fixed on a fresh installation.
• : Intermittent modem restarts still need fixing; public package incomplete.
• : Cameras, focus, zoom, keyboard, notifications and Wi-Fi search checked.

01/10/2026 : Preparing distribution

• : Preparation of an image with clean user data.
• : Font display on first boot fixed.
• : Image not published. Calls, SMS and mobile data still need end-to-end testing.
• : Intermittent modem restart identified.
• : SIM, 4G, Wi-Fi search, cameras, keyboard and notifications checked in a temporary boot.

30/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.15

• : First publication of Desktop, Android and Tundra source code, with French/English project overviews.
• : More reliable camera stream shutdown and replacement.
• : Dates and sending statuses fixed in conversations.

• : Navigation, settings, gestures and saved data checked.

• : Update, Camera, Gallery and returns from the background checked on an Android emulator.

• : Source code included; universal installation still unavailable at this stage.
• : Flash, video, rotation, sleep and call audio still incomplete or awaiting tests.

Release

30/09/2026 : SMS and camera follow-up

• : Camera release and switching fixed.
• : Empty conversations fixed.

• : Shared sources updated, without a new APK.

• : Vibration now stops correctly.
• : Dialog after sending SMS and camera smoothness still need fixing.
• : Focus and zoom confirmed by the user.
• : Sending and receiving confirmed by the user; conversations displayed.

30/09/2026 : SMS and photos

• : Failed messages preserved and sending statuses updated.

• : Preview 14 APK unchanged at this stage.

• : Tap to focus and digital zoom. Photos up to 12 MP at the rear and 8 MP at the front.
• : Preview return after taking a photo fixed.
• : Delivery to the recipient not yet confirmed.

30/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.14

• : Fonts, version information, lock screen and notifications aligned.

• : Larger keyboard, improved text editing and recipient number entry.

• : Startup and fonts checked on an Android emulator.

• : Vibration stopping fixed.
• : Notifications preserved, conversation opening and duplicate messages fixed.
• : Saved networks, reconnection and forgetting a network fixed.
• : Audio controls tested outside calls; conversation audio and notification sounds still need testing.

Release

27/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.13

• : Event reminders fixed, including after deletion.
• : Initial display and closing the editor fixed.
• : Conversation filters fixed.

• : Photo, video, calendar and conversations checked.

• : Camera, Gallery, Calendar and background resume checked.

• : Camera, Wi-Fi and brightness checked on the installed version.

27/09/2026 : 2.7-preview.12

• : Local start page, in French or English according to language.
• : SMS conversations and Calendar translations fixed.
• : Camera switching and interface zoom fixed; flash disabled when unavailable.
• : Sharper icons, long press on Home and gestures fixed.

• : Smoother preview, at around 23 frames per second in testing.
• : More responsive brightness and Wi-Fi connection fixed.
• : Video, flash, Bluetooth and advanced call settings remain incomplete.

27/09/2026 : Interface and hardware

• : First local start page.
• : Original shutdown animation retained, with blue circles.
• : List and Video text fixed; transparent Home bar adapted to landscape.
• : Call history headers and icons fixed.

• : Brightness adjustment connected.
• : Call audio, video, full-resolution photos and rotation still need testing.

27/09/2026 : Wi-Fi stability

• : Preview 9 built with shared fixes; Wi-Fi handled by Android.

• : Network discovery stabilized to avoid phone freezes.
• : Camera and calls remain incomplete.
• : Lock screen, fonts, date, battery and Wi-Fi checked.

27/09/2026 : Restoring Gaia components

• : Credits, startup screen and browser name updated.
• : Original Gaia panels and styles restored in Settings, Data Usage, FM Radio and imports.
• : Home button no longer overlaps controls; date, battery and lock screen restored.

• : Launcher mode, access to Android settings and background resume.

• : Initial integration unstable; returned to the previous version.

27/09/2026 : Calls and hardware buttons

• : Gaia incoming and outgoing call interfaces, with call history.
• : Fira fonts, contacts and battery display fixed.

• : Support for Power and Volume keys, shutdown menu and waking the screen.
• : Native camera still unavailable.
• : Ringing and hanging up checked; conversation audio still needs testing.

26/09/2026 : Startup and fonts

• : Fira fonts and battery information fixed; test buttons removed from settings.

• : Data preserved in the installed boot.
• : Stable fullscreen, without automatic gestures or app launches.
• : Sound and microphone tested separately; call audio, camera and sleep not validated.

25/09/2026 : Home screen and first native trials

• : Round button, transparent background on Home and blue background in apps.
• : Pressed button state, gradient, fonts and system information fixed.

• : App resume changed in source code, not yet tested on Android.

• : First native image trials with accelerated display and battery support.
• : Temporary trials; many hardware features still need connecting.

2.7-preview.7

• : Vulpes, Gaia and Gecko versions shown separately.

• : Improved permission handling and clearer error messages.

• : Resume after the first permission request fixed.

2.7-preview.6

• : Gaia Camera app connected to the webcam.
• : File import and photos available in Gallery.
• : Camera switching depends on hardware; flash and video unavailable.

• : Gaia Camera app connected to Android cameras.
• : File import and photos available in Gallery.
• : Camera switching depends on hardware; flash and video unavailable.

2.7-preview.5

• : System settings, media and contact imports, notifications and webcam test.
• : Interface and version numbering aligned with Android.

• : Interface and version numbering aligned with Desktop.
• : Improved background resume and display recovery.

2.7-156.0.2

• : Android settings, sound, brightness, imports and notifications.
• : Calls, SMS, clock and camera handled by Android apps.
• : White screens and background resume fixed.
• : Historical numbering: this number does not represent a Gecko update.

2.7-156.0.1

• : “Vulpes OS – Preview” name and project icon.
• : Wallpaper flickering fixed.
• : Historical numbering retained to identify this release.

Release

2.7-preview.2

• : Wallpaper flickering fixed.

Release

2.7-preview.1

• : First Android Preview to try Vulpes without flashing the phone.
• : Known wallpaper flickering in this first version.

Release

Early milestones

• : Adaptation of contacts, messages, settings, alarms and storage.
• : Creation of Vulpes: visual identity, translations and system information.
• : Move from old Firefox OS engines to a modern Gecko.

• : First native boots and hardware trials on Pixel 3a.