Releases: Falldaemon/EngPlayer
Release list
EngPlayer v0.1.7
✨ New Features:
- Added import and export functionality for Xtream Codes and M3U URLs.
- Added channel and favorites editor functionality.
- Added an option to select an external player directly from the channel list for DVB and Teletext.
- Added download functionality for VOD and series content.
- Added the ability to add VOD and series to favorites.
- Added a "Recently Added" section for VOD and series.
💄 UI & Improvements:
- Various user interface (UI) updates and overall improvements.
🛠️ Maintenance & Under the Hood:
- Updated the Flatpak runtime to version 50, migrated configuration to YAML format, and integrated Flatpak External Data Checker (FEDC).
🙏 Special Thanks
A huge thank you to our contributors for making this release possible!
- @yakushabb for the Flatpak runtime, YAML migration, and FEDC integration PR.
- @ycderman for implementing the VOD and series download feature.
- @Eslamasabry for adding the "Recently Added" section for VOD and series.
Contributors
Assets 2
EngPlayer v0.1.6.1 - Hotfix & Major Features Update
🚑 Hotfix Update
- Bug Fix: Resolved a critical issue where the application would crash during channel playback if the EPG provider link was missing, broken, or failed to download.
In this version, we added brand-new features and major improvements to enhance your media experience:
📺 Player Enhancements
Pause Live TV (Timeshift): Pause live broadcasts and resume whenever you want. (Activate via Main Menu > Timeshift).
Video Playback Speed Control: Adjust playback speed from 0.25x to 2x.
Video Aspect Ratio Options: Easily adjust the video aspect ratio to 16:9, 4:3, or Original format options.
Smart Subtitle Engine: Subtitle character display issues have been resolved. The smart encoding system automatically ensures flawless subtitles.
✨ Content & Personalization
Detailed Actor Profiles: Read detailed actor biographies and discover other movies or series they are known for, all in one place.
VOD & Series Description Translation: Instantly translate movie, series, and episode descriptions into your system language.
New Themes Added: Personalize your interface with Deep Abyss, Nord, Nebula, Mist, Latte, and Night Ocean themes.
Customizable Font Style & Size: Change font styles and text sizes for a more comfortable reading experience.
Quick Channel History: Instantly view and quickly switch between your last 30 watched channels. (Manual clear option included).
🛠️ System & EPG Upgrades
New Advanced EPG: Browse the TV schedule in your choice of Grid or List views.
Compressed EPG (.gz) Support: You can now use compressed .xml.gz files directly for your EPG data. The app automatically downloads and processes these files, saving both time and bandwidth.
Global Search: Search directly across the entire app to find your content in seconds.
Programmable Sleep Timer: Set a specific countdown or choose "Close after Episode." The app will close, and if enabled, your system will enter sleep mode.
Advanced List Sorting: Organize your lists alphabetically (A-Z or Z-A) and set your preference as the default view.
🔧 Other Improvements
Minor UI enhancements and various bug fixes for a smoother and more stable experience.
EngPlayer v0.1.6 - The Feature Update
🎉 EngPlayer v0.1.6 is Live!
In this version, we added brand-new features and major improvements to enhance your media experience:
📺 Player Enhancements
Pause Live TV (Timeshift): Pause live broadcasts and resume whenever you want. (Activate via Main Menu > Timeshift).
Video Playback Speed Control: Adjust playback speed from 0.25x to 2x.
Video Aspect Ratio Options: Easily adjust the video aspect ratio to 16:9, 4:3, or Original format options.
Smart Subtitle Engine: Subtitle character display issues have been resolved. The smart encoding system automatically ensures flawless subtitles.
✨ Content & Personalization
Detailed Actor Profiles: Read detailed actor biographies and discover other movies or series they are known for, all in one place.
VOD & Series Description Translation: Instantly translate movie, series, and episode descriptions into your system language.
New Themes Added: Personalize your interface with Deep Abyss, Nord, Nebula, Mist, Latte, and Night Ocean themes.
Customizable Font Style & Size: Change font styles and text sizes for a more comfortable reading experience.
Quick Channel History: Instantly view and quickly switch between your last 30 watched channels. (Manual clear option included).
🛠️ System & EPG Upgrades
New Advanced EPG: Browse the TV schedule in your choice of Grid or List views.
Compressed EPG (.gz) Support: You can now use compressed .xml.gz files directly for your EPG data. The app automatically downloads and processes these files, saving both time and bandwidth.
Global Search: Search directly across the entire app to find your content in seconds.
Programmable Sleep Timer: Set a specific countdown or choose "Close after Episode." The app will close, and if enabled, your system will enter sleep mode.
Advanced List Sorting: Organize your lists alphabetically (A-Z or Z-A) and set your preference as the default view.
🔧 Other Improvements
Minor UI enhancements and various bug fixes for a smoother and more stable experience.
v0.1.5 - New UI, Fullscreen List & Buffer Settings
New Features
- New User Interface: A refreshed and cleaner look for a better user experience.
- Full-Screen Channel List: Access and switch channels directly while in full-screen mode.
- Category Management: Hide or show specific Bouquets, VOD, and Series categories.
- Stream Buffer Settings: Adjust buffer duration for smoother playback.
Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed trailer playback issues.
- Improved menu button responsiveness.
- Fixed PiP window disappearing when minimizing.
v0.1.4 - Live Stream Freeze and Display Fixes
This release addresses playback synchronization issues and display bugs.
Changelog
- Live Stream Fix: Resolved an issue where the video would pause/freeze while audio continued playing during live streams.
- Display Fix: Fixed full-screen scaling issues on 1024x768 resolutions.
- General: Various minor bug fixes and improvements.
v0.1.3: Podcast, External URL & Video Settings
- New Feature: Added Podcast support (Library, episodes, smart resume).
- New Feature: Added External URL playback option.
- New Feature: Added Video Settings menu (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation).
- New Feature: Added Channel Information display.
- Fix: Resolved IPTV slider bar functionality issues.
- Fix: Corrected EPG logo matching logic.
EngPlayer v0.1.2
✨ What's New?
- Dynamic EPG in Channel List: The currently playing program is now displayed directly under the channel name.
- Visual Progress Bars: Added sleek and thin progress bars to track program completion.
- Centralized Version Control: Unified the application versioning under
core.config.VERSION.
v0.1.1
🚀 Changes in v0.1.1
New Features:
Background Daemon: Added engplayer-daemon service. The application can now perform scheduled recordings silently in the background without launching the main UI.
Bug Fixes & Improvements:
Autostart Integration: Resolved initialization issues by updating the background permission request method.
Extended Storage Support: Added /media permission to ensure compatibility with external drives on non-standard setups (in addition to /run/media).
Manifest Optimization: Standardized the installation paths and file names to fully align with XDG Portal best practices.