Changelog | TheFlex Industry Browser

Release of version 4.5.4

October 9, 2024

Admin

In this version, several bugs are fixed and the performance of settings has been improved.

Type	Description
Improvement	Locally configured usernames and passwords can now be excluded from being overwritten by an MDM system. More information in this article
Improvement	Additional log messages are written to better analyze errors on websites or in the network.
Bug Fix	The configured keyboard behavior now works on all devices.
Bug Fix	Scans now work even when the keyboard is disabled.

A new setting Allow insecure connections has been added in this version. This is disabled by default. When enabled, insecure websites can also be opened. By default, an error message is displayed to the user if an attempt is made to open a website whose certificate is invalid or has expired.

In some cases, however, self-created certificates are used. These can be installed on the device, but if this is not possible, this new setting can be used so that the website can still be opened.

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Release of version 4.5.0

July 1, 2024

Admin

The focus of version 4.5.0 was to simplify the use of existing features, remove bugs and integrate feedback and requests from the last version.

To simplify logins in particular, many users of TheFlex already use a login via NFC chip. Introducing and establishing this NFC-based process is quite simple, but still requires external software and hardware. In the future, this should work in just a few minutes and exclusively with TheFlex. In preparation for these improvements, a tool has now been integrated into the settings with which any content can be written to and read from an NFC chip.

Type	Description
New feature	NFC tool for writing and reading NFC chips directly in the app.
New feature	Delete cookies when changing start page. More information
New feature	Clear cache when changing start page. More information
New feature	The screen can be locked if the connection is lost. More information
New feature	Logs can be exported. More information
Improvement	Support of wildcards in the URL for custom scripts.
Improvement	Link to the error solution for SSL error messages. In the event of certain errors, the user is directly shown the reason and solution for the problem.
Improvement	Behavior of the Android back button in the settings standardized.
Improvement	Pagination in logs added. Speeds up the calling of the logs.
Improvement	Some unhelpful log messages have been removed, but other useful ones have been added.
Bug fixing	Error handling for SAML authentication adapted to avoid an endless loop.
Bug fixing	Canceling when scanning the settings QR code no longer exits the settings.
Bug fixing	NIMMSTA interface implemented more robustly.
Bug fixing	Freeze in standby after 5 minutes has been fixed.
Bug fixing	With BasicAuth, pre-assigned credentials are only automatically transferred to the host of the start page.

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Release of version 4.4.0

April 1, 2024

Admin

With version 4.4.0, two major features were added: Custom Scripts and a Kiosk mode.

With the scripts, it is possible to define JavaScript, which is inserted into any websites and apps by the browser. This can be used to implement many functions, such as login via QR code and NFC as well as customizing old web applications or hiding unnecessary fields. Further details with examples of how these scripts can be used can be found in the instructions to Custom Scripts.

Kiosk mode can be used if no MDM is in use, which usually includes kiosk mode. More details can also be found in the instructions for kiosk mode.

Type	Description
New feature	Custom Scripts to customize websites, enable login via NFC or login via QR code.
New feature	Kiosk mode to prevent users from navigating out of TheFlex Browser.
New feature	You can configure whether cookies should be saved or deleted after closing.
New feature	You can configure whether the device screen should remain switched on even when inactive.
Improvement	More events are now written to the logs in order to better analyze errors.
Improvement	Optimizations in the connection to NIMMSTA have been added.
Improvement	If websites or apps are not accessible or errors occur, the user is now shown more details.
Improvement	Incorrect settings are now handled better and errors are displayed to the user.
Adaptation	Some descriptions and texts have been adapted to make them easier to understand.

Release of version 4.3.0

November 28, 2023

Admin

The focus of version 4.3.0 was to improve the user experience. This includes not only speeding up the use and setup of TheFlex, but also catching common errors with web pages and displaying better error messages.

Furthermore, the transition from the old to the new license codes has been completed. As of this version, only new license codes can be used.

Attention

If a license code was activated via the settings in version 4.2.x, the license page may appear again in this version.

In this case, the license code must be entered again.

All configurations with an MDM system are not affected.

Type	Description
Improvement	The wizard at the beginning of the app has been shortened to improve user-friendliness.
Improvement	License screen in the app has been improved.
Improvement	The user interfaces have been adapted for small screens.
New feature	A button for quick pairing with backhandscanners has been added to the navbar.
New feature	Managed App Config skips the welcome screen.
Bug fixing	A problem with duplicate permission requestss in combination with SOTI has been fixed.
Bug fixing	A bug where the license info in the settings differed from the details has been fixed.
Bug fixing	A bug where the error message 408 occurred sporadically has been fixed.
Bug fixing	A bug where the keyboard control for numeric keyboards was corrected (use of Enter instead of Tab).
Bug fixing	A bug where the links were opened incorrectly has been fixed.
Bug fixing	A bug where the SmartCard was active by default in the settings has been fixed.

Release of version 4.2.0

August 31, 2023

Admin

In this release, several features have been added that simplify the operation. In particular, the display of errors has been improved so that it is quicker and easier to identify why web pages or apps are not loading.

Another important point is the change in licensing. The new form of the license codes contains additional information, which means that warnings are also displayed within the app when the licensing period is coming to an end. Thus, the current license can no longer suddenly expire.

Type	Description	Comment
New feature	New loading animation has been implemented. This makes it obvious to the user that the browser is loading.
New feature	Support for new license keys with expiration warning.
New feature	Keyboard behavior can be set between standard, disabled and show via touch.
New feature	New error message page that returns the specific HTTP or SSL error to the user.
New feature	Added button for back of hand scanner in the toolbar.
Improvement	Permission dialog for files has been revised.
Improvement	Optimizations and compatibility for Android 13.
Improvement	The Google Libraries have been updated.
Improvement	Navigation for SAP RFUI improved.
Improvement	Browser User Agent has been customized "Mozilla/5.0 (Lin... TheFlex Browser" .
Bug fixing	Camera Plugin: The correct orientation is now determined when taking photos.
Bug fixing	Logging was implemented more robustly.

Release of version 4.1.3.465

April 27, 2023

Admin

In this release, the process of getting started with TheFlex Browser for the first time has been simplified. The wizard has been visually redesigned and shortened, the licensing has been simplified and the first startpage has been directly pre-populated.

The following table lists more details:

Typ	Beschreibung	Hinweis
New feature	Help button with link to documentation has been added.
New feature	https:// is automatically added to start pages if no protocol is specified.
Improvement	App theme, colors and app name have been revised.	The new app name is TheFlex Browser.
Improvement	Log4j has been removed for logging, Timber is used instead.	This has no effect on what is written to the logs.
Bug fixing	Fixed a bug in the photo function.
Bug fixing	Error when connecting and disconnecting external hardware has been fixed. The app no longer restarts.

Release of version 4.0.3.340

December 22, 2022

Admin

Release of minor updates and new features.

Type	Description	Comment
New feature	GPS Location implemented.
Improvement	Android 12+ compatibility.
Improvement	Login detection for UI5 applications improved.

Release of version 4.0.2.310

September 5, 2022

Admin

Release of minor updates and new features.

Type	Description	Comment
New feature	Managed App Config via MDMs	The "Managed App Config" allows the system administrator to set the configuration of an app from the Google Play Store directly in an MDM and roll it out to all desired devices.
New feature	Enable/Disable Managed App Config

Release of version 4.0.2.282

June 15, 2022

Admin

Release of minor updates and new features.

Type	Description	Comment
New feature	Share function when exporting the settings.
Improvement	Smartcard login can be deactivated.
Bug fixing	Device compatibility extended for devices without camera.