Spring Signage are pleased to announce Xibo for Android v1.8 R105. This release works with Xibo CMS version 1.8 and has legacy mode for versions 1.4, 1.6, 1.7.
Features and Issues resolved in this release:
- Widgets not updating fast enough
- The Display going offline at random times due to the collection interval not being adhered to exactly
- Overlay Layouts not appearing when they should do in the schedule.
- Monitor Videos during playback to ensure they end at the correct time.
- Allow XMR to be completely disabled with the
DISABLED
keyword in the XMR Public Address - Move XMR into a separate process to prevent issues with XMR causing "black areas" on the Layout.
Download Xibo for Android R105.
Download Xibo for Android R105 for DSDevices J18 and J19.
Instructions for upgrading from an earlier release can be found in the FAQ. It’s also well worth having a look at the Knowledge Base.
If you have a white label build of the application it is available in your account.
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