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GalaxyBudsClient v4.5.1

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@timschneeb timschneeb released this 09 May 23:20
· 974 commits to master since this release

All Galaxy Buds models are supported!

SmartScreen notice

The current Windows installer seems to trigger a SmartScreen ('unrecognized developer') warning on some systems, most likely because I'm publishing these installers as unsigned binaries. Unfortunately, using a proper code signing certificate is not an option since I cannot afford recurring monthly payments for an open-source app with zero budget.

What's Changed

  • Linux: Native tray icon support
  • Hotfix: Accidentally leftover debug code in v4.5.0 suppressed all disconnect/error events and made it impossible to reconnect once disconnected
  • Upgrade to .NET 6
  • DevTools: Auto-scroll binary dump and message list
  • Linux: Override Bluetooth adapter using an environment variable (e.g. BT_ADAPTER=hci0)
  • Fixed crash in WelcomePage

Translation updates


Note to Linux users

  • x86_64-musl binaries are only compatible with libc-musl based distributions (e.g., Alpine Linux).
  • You need to give the binary execute permissions before launching it: chmod +x GalaxyBudsClient
  • If your system language is set to a language that has non-Latin characters (Korean, Japanese, Chinese), you need to start the app like this: LC_ALL=C ./GalaxyBudsClient (temporary workaround)

Privacy

  • This application collects crash dumps in case of fatal application crashes and sends them to my sentry.io dashboard (can be disabled in settings).
  • To help me support Buds models I don't own, this app includes a crowdsourcing feature to share data about Samsung's proprietary Bluetooth serial protocol on demand. You can disable this permanently by navigating to 'Settings > Developer options'.

Q: How to fix connection issues

A: If you experience issues while connecting or using the Galaxy Buds with this app, you can do the following:

  1. Unregister your earbuds in the app if not already done, like this: Options > Unregister device
  2. Proceed to the device selection page
  3. Disable the switch with the label 'Use alternative Bluetooth backend' (Windows only)
  4. Select your earbuds from the list and continue

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