SkipApp-0.9.971.8456-RC with IR Learning

[jason]

Critical - Learning requires both remotes to be facing each other and about 1 inch apart.

We had a couple of hiccups in between our last test version and this one. We discovered a new problem introduced by Microsoft. After that, we had to fix Linux, but in doing so, we had to break the old release candidates. 

Here is how it works:

You need to be using the included firmware in order to do any recording. The version embedded is v4.13.7 v4.13.8

Changelog

• New - IR Learning Wizard Addition
• Improved - Performance on Mac
• Fixed - Activity Animation with Large Config
• Fixed - Add Activity Highlight Placement
• Fixed - Manual Assignment on Linux Resulted in Duplicates
• Fixed - Recording Occasionally Showing Incorrect Icon
• Fixed - Remote Manager Tools Icons in Dark Mode
• Fixed - Screen Resolution in Compact Mode Bug
• Fixed - Wizard Dropdown Alphabetical Ordering
• Firmware - Ability to Record Remotes
• Firmware - Stability, Performance, Battery Improvements

Mac Download
Windows Download
Linux Download

Firmware Update

If you are not presented with update dialog, please do the following:

• Close the software
• Unplug the USB-C cable
• Remove the batteries.
• Press and hold the return and center key while you insert the USB-C cable (image attached)
• Start the software

What's Next

• Minor firmware tweaks
• Minor database updates

[Aziraphale]

Is there any other way to update the firmware? I don't get the update dialog, no matter what I try.

[jason]

3 hours ago, Aziraphale said:

Is there any other way to update the firmware? I don't get the update dialog, no matter what I try.

I've added instructions

[ben331j]

Hi

I've tried this new version, but it is still impossible for me to record the signals of my TCL TV remote control.
So I still don't have the possibility to use the "back" button.

Any idea ?

Edited June 16, 2024 by ben331j

[jason]

27 minutes ago, ben331j said:

Hi

I've tried this new version, but it is still impossible for me to record the signals of my TCL TV remote control.
So I still don't have the possibility to use the "back" button.

Any idea ?

Can you enable admin controls in preferences accessibility’s and then go to the admin tab and learning. Press and hold the back button and past the contents of both windows here 

[ben331j]

1 minute ago, jason said:

Can you enable admin controls in preferences accessibility’s and then go to the admin tab and learning. Press and hold the back button and past the contents of both windows here 

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[ben331j]

2 minutes ago, jason said:

Can you enable admin controls in preferences accessibility’s and then go to the admin tab and learning. Press and hold the back button and past the contents of both windows here 

When I just click 2 or 3 times on the back button I have this :

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[Aziraphale]

On 6/16/2024 at 5:03 PM, jason said:

I've added instructions

I tried that but still no firmware update...

[HawksHail]

Also not able to update firmware with the instructions. Remote is stuck on 4.12.18-0-g69245a9. I haven't had any luck with any of the updates for a bit.

[snake3ca]

I am also unable to update my firmware.  Tried the firmware update proceedure above, software shows the remote is in DFU mode but does not prompt for a firmware update.  When I hit sync it just shows an error occured.

[jason]

On 6/23/2024 at 2:32 PM, snake3ca said:

I am also unable to update my firmware.  Tried the firmware update proceedure above, software shows the remote is in DFU mode but does not prompt for a firmware update.  When I hit sync it just shows an error occured.

It's going to sound crazy, but put it in a plastic bag, put it in the freezer for 5 minutes, try again. Cold solder joint.

[taeb]

Hi Jason

Good work, thank you!

I just recorded the Apple Standard Remote Silver on MacOS. Recording went smoothly. All buttons work well except the middle button. In Apple Music it is used to toggle Play / Pause. With the original remote it works fine, with the Skip 1s it doesn't.

Do you have any recommendations how I could make it work?

Thank you

[jason]

On 7/12/2024 at 2:38 AM, taeb said:

Hi Jason

Good work, thank you!

I just recorded the Apple Standard Remote Silver on MacOS. Recording went smoothly. All buttons work well except the middle button. In Apple Music it is used to toggle Play / Pause. With the original remote it works fine, with the Skip 1s it doesn't.

Do you have any recommendations how I could make it work?

Thank you

Should be the same exact codes that are already in there. If you go to Set Top Boxes, Select Apple, Apple TV, should be the same. Unfortunately, traveling, and wont be able to debug this specifically until August.

[jason]

I've updated the version numbers, changelog, and download links.

If you are already on the RC channel or have downloaded one of the release candidate versions, you will automatically have the latest one I just linked to. Once the app is published, your version will be migrated from the release candidate to the public stable channel automatically, no need to redownload again.

The main reason we held this back as a release candidate was for firmware due diligence. We identified several paths to improve stability and performance, which will impact battery life and health. We have high confidence now and will be releasing this version publicly early next week. We'll continue to improve the recording experience and decoding library.

We've been hard at work on the next version after this. We will be posting that almost immediately after this version goes public as a release candidate. Thanks for everyone's patience and support

[ben331j]

Great :)

[jason]

Released, get ready for the next version.