FrostWire 2.9.2 build 744 DEC/21/2024

- Upgraded targetSdkVersion to 34 (Android 14). - Upgraded compileSdk to 35 (Android 15). - Increased minSdkVersion to 26 (Android 8.0 Oreo). - Updated Java source and target compatibility to Java 17. - androidx.core:core:1.15.0 - com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:33.7.0 - com.google.android.ump:user-messaging-platform:3.1.0 - Removed deprecated dependencies: - com.google.android.gms:play-services-location:21.3.0 - com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads-identifier:18.1.0 - Improved handling of POST_NOTIFICATIONS permission for Android 13 and 14 compliance. - Migrated background services to Android's Workers API for improved performance and maintainability. - Added CountDownLatch for thread-safe initialization of services. - Improved thread safety by introducing AtomicReference for state management. - Enhanced strict mode policy handling for Android 14, including updates to RunStrict. - Refactored MusicPlaybackService to modernize notification handling - Added buildBasicNotification() for creating notifications. - Fixed MediaPlayer issues to comply with Android 14’s stricter policies. - Introduced defensive checks to improve error handling and logging across services. - Updated EngineForegroundService: - Refactored state management for better lifecycle handling. - Improved notification updates and shutdown logic. - Refactored ApplicationPreferencesFragment for null safety and consistent logging. - Streamlined dependency management by removing unused imports and redundant code. - Prepared codebase for compliance with Android 14, leveraging newer APIs for permissions and notifications. - Fixed "Add to Playlist" action not displaying user-created playlists. - Unified playlist fetching logic using MusicUtils.getPlaylists(). - Refactored PlaylistLoader to simplify playlist loading and improve code maintainability. - Removed redundant permission checks in PlaylistLoader for cleaner permission handling. - Improved loader restarts and logging in ApolloFragment and PlaylistFragment. - Fixed permission management in HomeActivity to include rationale dialogs and settings redirection. - Enhanced error handling and logging across the app, particularly in playlist management. - Fixed debounce issues with ad loading in HeaderBanner to prevent excessive reloads. - Refactored CreateNewPlaylistMenuAction for thread safety and UI responsiveness. - Improved menu preparation logic in ProfileActivity for better thread handling. - Fixed Rename Playlist issue. - Context menu "Play" and "Play Next" actions now work.

FrostWire 2.9.2 Build 743 TL;DR:

• Platform Upgrades: Updated to target Android 14 (SDK 34) with Java 17 compatibility.
• Minimum Requirements: Increased minimum SDK to Android 8.0 (SDK 26).
• Dependency Updates: Refreshed key libraries (e.g., Firebase BOM, User Messaging Platform).
• Deprecated Cleanup: Removed old dependencies for cleaner, leaner code.
• Notification Enhancements: Modernized notifications with new APIs and improved compliance for Android 13/14.
• Background Services: Migrated to Android's Workers API for better performance and maintainability.
• Thread Safety: Added CountDownLatch and AtomicReference for robust state management.
• Playlist Fixes: Unified fetching logic and resolved playlist display issues.
• Error Handling: Introduced defensive checks, improved logging, and fixed MediaPlayer-related compliance.
• UI Refinements: Enhanced menu responsiveness, streamlined preference handling, and improved error dialogs.
• Ad Management: Fixed debounce issues in ads to prevent unnecessary reloads.
• General: Improved codebase for Android 14 compliance, lifecycle management, and strict mode handling.

The release focuses on modernizing the app's foundation, improving reliability, and streamlining the user experience for Android 14.