FydeOS v23.0-SP1 is a maintenance update for FydeOS v23. It focuses on improving fyDroid, Linux app management, display and touch behaviour, while resolving a number of issues identified after the initial release.
fyDroid improvements
- Restored Android VPN support and fixed an issue that prevented FydeOS from sharing an Android VPN connection.
- Fixed an issue where Android app folders and Android apps pinned to the shelf could disappear after a restart.
- Improved language synchronisation and system interface localisation in fyDroid, including better support for Russian and Persian.
- Fixed an issue that prevented ChromeVox from reading content in Android apps.
- Fixed an issue where Bluetooth game controllers did not respond in Android.
- Fixed an issue that prevented some Android apps from running in VMware environments on AMD processors.
- Fixed inconsistent volume levels between fyDroid and FydeOS when both were set to the same value.
- Fixed an issue where Backspace did not work correctly in Android apps when using an input method with a candidate window.
Linux app experience
- Restored the ability to install
.debpackages by double-clicking them in the Files app. - Added the option to uninstall Linux apps from the Launcher using the right-click menu.
Display, touch and device modes
- Added touch-to-display mapping in Display settings, improving touch input alignment when multiple identical touch devices are connected.
- Tablet and desktop mode preferences now persist after a restart.
VMware improvements
- Fixed video playback errors in VMware virtual machines.
For a complete overview of the features introduced in v23, see the FydeOS v23 release notes. We recommend backing up important data before updating; feature availability may vary depending on the device model and FydeOS edition.
We hope FydeOS v23.0-SP1 provides a more stable and polished everyday experience. Your feedback helps us continue to improve FydeOS. To share your thoughts or connect with other users, join our Telegram group, Discord server, or visit the FydeOS Community. We will keep working towards making FydeOS a platform where digital tasks can be completed smoothly and efficiently. Every journey begins with a single step, and we hope you will be with us for those still to come.