> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.android-kiosk.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Kiosk Browser Changelog v1.0.0 - v1.51 **1.51 (Build 85) - 19/03/2015** * Fix for potential idle timeout issue * Added 2 new JS functions getBrand() and getModel() * Fix for issue where escape characters causing XML import to fail **1.51 (Build 84) - 10/03/2015** * All dialogs are now Material styled * Remote management: If device has received an Android update, this will be reflected in the management console on the next polling interval * Fixed issue with JavaScript exitKiosk(false) where it did not exit the application * Added optional setting for number of taps required to enter settings * Fixed issue where the pro demo was not displaying demo toast message **1.51 (Build 83) - 24/02/2015** * Fixed odd display characteristics on Android 4.0-4.3 when hardware rendering is enabled (default) * Fixed issue with action bar being hidden when fullscreen and non-interactive mode is enabled Jelly Bean (4.1 - 4.3) * Fullscreen video tweaks **1.50 (Build 81) - 12/02/2015** * Custom build handling * Added option to disable 4 quick taps to exit to settings * Fixed issue with basic authentication window not appearing **1.50 (Build 80) - 29/01/2015** * Fixed crash when using select/dropdown lists * Fixed power off issue **1.50 (Build 79) - 28/01/2015** * Resolved issue where recents button was displaying recent apps in specific circumstances * Resolved issue with screensaver video content not appearing **1.50 (Build 78) - 28/01/2015** * Fixed issue with content disappearing when switching themes * Improved screensaver handling onResume (previously the screensaver would still be active) * Improved location handling when not connected to remote management * JavaScript Android.openBarcodeScanner can now take an additional data parameter and can be passed through to the barcode redirect URL * Enabled remote debugging (Android 4.4 and up) * Fix for barcode scanning not returning to the correct activity * createLogEntry(data) JavaScript function can now be used to output to a text file within the default storage location **1.50 (Build 77) - 21/01/2015** * Fixed issue with text input not functioning on web forms on some devices * Misc bug fixes **1.50 (Build 76) - 16/01/2015** * Bug fix for webview fragment getting destroyed in standby * Fixed issue with links not opening where set to target=_blank **1.50 (Build 75) - 12/01/2015** * 1.50 release incorporating changes from beta 1 and 2 **1.50 (Build 74) Beta 2 - 10/12/2014** * Fix hyperlink sound playback * Further improvements to preference handling * User agent tweaks * Added option to add custom url button to the toolbar see general > custom toolbar url * Fixed issue with some urls not loading after the device has been idle for a long time * Misc bug fixes * Added method for de-activating device license * Non-pro/remote users will now see a "Upgrade to Pro" banner in settings * Added setHomePage(url) JavaScript function **1.50 (Build 73) Beta 1 - 25/11/2014** * New application icon and branding * Initial tweaks for Android 5.0 Lollipop * Default theme is now green, theme can be changed to other colours in Pro version * getUserMedia() now supported on Android 5.0 Lollipop * Fixed issue with loadHomePage JavaScript function * Fixed issue with idle timeout values not being honored * Fixed issue with shutdown dialog being shown on some devices * Implemented additional new method to access settings (tap screen 4 times in quick succession) * Added method to handle upgrade of preferences between version changes * Improved licence activation handling * Updated RootTools Library * Fixed issue with page not rendering until display is touched (4.3 and lower) * Kiosk variables such as %KIOSKSERIAL% now works within the website screensaver * F5 button on hardware keyboard will now refresh the current page * Fixed memory leak on image screensaver * Split clear cache, cookies and forms into separate settings * Added setting for clearing cache immediately after any page finishes loading * Added setting autoplay HTML5 audio * Added setting to stop end users from changing the volume with hardware buttons * Added setting to turn off password (useful for non interactive kiosks) * Added setting for disabling home page reload from application/navigation icon (top left) **1.45 (Build 71) - 16/10/2014** * New licensing system introduced to allow quick upgrade from free to pro - all pro orders in the coming weeks will use this * New JavaScript function openWIFISettings(passwordrequired) to allow access to WiFi settings. On some devices this will allow access to other settings and apps * 2 new JavaScript functions getHomepage() and loadHomePage() * Fixed issue with multiple variables not working correctly * Fixed issue with keyboard closing automatically on some devices * Added Javascript function for reloading home page or retrieving home page URL **1.44 (Build 70) - 09/10/2014** * Improved handling of multiple mac addresses (fixes connection issue with remote console) * Admin password validation - you now have to enter your password twice to change it * Back/Forward history is now cleared on page reload * Added extra idle timeout values * Added default camera setting * Added remote polling interval setting, you can now pick how often you want the device to poll the server for profile updates * Default remote polling interval is now 10 minutes * Additional dialog hiding method now tested and working * Added automatic file unzip for content being added via the remote management console * Added refresh profile menu button when logged into remote management * Fixed issue with system menus showing on-top of password dialog * Fixed issue relating to fullscreen mode and the image screensaver **1.43 (Build 69) - 18/09/2014** * Loading page is now displayed when the home page is set to a local storage path. When the storage path is available the home page will automatically reload * Resolved potential crash when page finishes loading * Added getSerialNumber JavaScript function * Added 5,10,15,20,30,45,50 second intervals to the idle timeout option * Fixed issue where setWiFiEnabled() did not function correctly * Fixed crash when using barcode scanner * Added button to disable timeout whilst changing settings * Added setScreenBrightness(level) JavaScript function where level is an integer between 1 and 255 * %LOCALCONTENT% can now be used as a parameter in the home page URL i.e. %LOCALCONTENT%/index.htm **1.42 (Build 67) - 19/08/2014** * Added barcode redirect URL option for scanning barcodes which do not contain a URL * Fix issue with password box disappearing on some devices * Handling of eth0 mac address for remote connectivity * Added setting to hide system bar on older devices when the device is not interactive i.e. no user interaction * %KIOSKSERIAL%, %KIOSKMACADDRESS%, %KIOSKIMEI% can now be used as parameters in the home page URL i.e. [http://www.testkioskdisplay.com?serial=%KIOSKSERIAL%](http://www.testkioskdisplay.com?serial=%KIOSKSERIAL%) * Added JavaScript functions getMacAddress() and getIMEI() **1.41 (Build 66) - 17/07/2014** * Added setting to prevent user from accidentally submitting a form when pressing Go on software keyboard * Added initial zoom level setting * Fixed issue where progress bar would not disappear after page had loaded * Added reverse landscape and portrait to orientation lock **1.41 (Build 65) - 15/07/2014** * Improvement on loading webview settings when configuration changes are made * Fix issue when 'keep screen on' is disabled and 'prevent screen power off' is enabled (not honoring top level setting) * Improved handling for HTML5 video autoplay, now checks for autoplay property of video tag * Resolved remote login issues where passwords contain special characters * Added advanced settings screen * Added new setting to disable hardware acceleration in webview, this can resolve crashing issues on some devices * Added new pro setting to resize the page when the keyboard is covering an input field (requires restart when enabling) * Added new pro setting to enable plugins such as flash (Android 4.3 or lower) * Added alternative progress bar when in fullscreen mode **1.40 (Build 64) - 27/06/2014** * Fixed issue with page not auto-scrolling when a text field gains focus (Android 4.1 and up) * Added JavaScript function for changing WiFi state * Added setting to hide/show system dialogs such as shutdown dialog when long pressing power button - default is hide * Overflow menu is now shown in the top right hand corner for all devices, including those with hardware buttons * Added new screen saver mode to display multiple websites on idle timeout * Added setting to prevent users from turning the screen off * Added home button to action bar * Improved handling of root functionality * Barcode scanner now automatically closes if idle for 1 minute * Added support for basic authentication * Added basic diagnostics screen in settings - more options coming in future releases * Merge of Remote Management code base **1.39 (Build 62) - 10/06/2014** * Added support for cookies when using file:// URIs * Resolved issue with homepage not reloading when screensaver is enabled * Password hint text is now removed if default password has been changed * Fixed issue with setting screen auto-closing when entering in a URL * Added icons and summary to settings screen **1.38 (Build 61) - 10/06/2014** * Performance issues resolved on some Android 4.0 devices (note all apps on device boot take time to load) * Fixed issue with screensaver not selecting for last image in directory * Storage path fixes * Fix issue with cookies not syncing to storage * Added alternative method to enter settings by pressing application icon 4 times in a row * Added setting to enable/disable back button for navigation (default is enabled) * Added setting to enable or disable hiding the bottom bar (rooted devices 4.3 and below) **1.37 (Build 59) - 10/06/2014** * Fix for custom error page not appearing in some scenarios * Disable plugin state, performance issues on some devices * Fix for app hanging on load for Android 4.0 devices (caused be creating new directory structure) **1.37 (Build 58) - 06/06/2014** * Screensaver can now either be a folder of images /kioskbrowser/screensaver/ on root of default storage or a video file (kioskvideo.mp4/kioskvideo.mkv). Your device must support the relevant codecs. Note video looping does not work on some devices * Custom application icon can no longer be selected, you must place a PNG image in /kioskbrowser/customicon.png on root of default storage * Custom html error page can no longer be selected, you must place index.htm file and associated content in /kioskbrowser/errorpage/ on root of default storage * Custom html access denied page can no longer be selected, you must place index.htm and associated content in /kioskbrowser/accessdenied/ on root of default storage * Password dialog now automatically closes after 30 seconds, includes on-screen timer * Fixed force close when playing hyperlink sound on some devices * Added JavaScript methods for hiding and showing the soft keyboard * Added overview mode setting, this zooms the page out to fit the screen regardless of whether page zooming is enabled * Bottom system bar will now be hidden on devices with Android 4.3 or lower if the device is rooted. 4.4 devices can achieve without root * Ignore URLs where PDF is a parameter (only open PDFs with direct URL) * Device back button now goes back to previous page * Added switch camera button in barcode scanner (switch between front and rear camera) **1.36 - 28/05/2014** * Exit fullscreen is now via swipe from the top of the screen (to match default method in Android 4.4) * You can now use volume buttons as method to exit full screen mode * Added option to redirect to home page when URL is not in whitelist * Improved HTML5 autoplay video support, by default it is enabled * Support for XML Export and Import (pro version only) * Settings screen now automatically closes if idle for 1 minute * Added scroll bar with default fade out (Android 4.2 and up) * Fixed whitelist bug where denied url was allowed if it contained referring url * Added about screen in settings to display version number and changelog * Fullscreen switching bug fixes * Fixed issue with webview accepting touches when dismissing screensaver * Initial implementation of remote management features **1.35 - 29/04/2014** * Added URL whitelist option to restrict access to specific URLs * Fixed screensaver bitmap memory issue **1.34 - 22/04/2014** * Fixed issue with 'Exit to Launcher' and 'Settings' menu disappearing. * Implemented JavaScript functions for playing default notification sound as well as making the device vibrate for a specified length of time. **1.33 - 10/04/2014** * PDF viewer bug fixes **1.32 - 08/04/2014** * Added option to try out all the pro features in the free version * PDF viewer bug fixes **1.31 - 27/03/2014** * Added Screensaver option (pro version only) * Added method to view PDFs using the Google Docs PDF viewer **1.30 - 27/03/2014** * Initial support for full screen video mode (embedded videos) * Layout Bug Fixes * Merged code base of free and pro version **1.22 - 05/03/2014** * Fixed GPS requirement * Fixed issue with navigation bar covering webview * Re-implemented fullscreen mode for Android 4.4 devices, includes hiding of nav bar **1.21** * Move settings from Experimental to Pro * Improved cache clearing method * Implemented initial JavaScript interface functions * Implemented custom 404 error page option **1.20** * Fixed cookie clearing and disabled saving of passwords **1.19** * Added autoplay HTML5 audio (Android 4.2 or higher) **1.18** * Fixed issue accessing settings on 4.4 tablets i.e. Nexus 10 **1.17** * Fixed force close on initial load for some devices (sorry for the inconvenience) * Page should automatically scroll when keyboard is above text input field **1.16** * Resolved layout issue on KitKat 4.4 devices (content scrolling under action bar) * Removed access to notifications on KitKat 4.4 devices (also applies to various Samsung 4.1/4.2/4.3 models) * Added 1 hour, 12 hours and 24 hour to timeout values * Added option to clear cache on timeout and home page reload * Accessing location via JavaScript now works **1.15** * Various bug fixes * Added button title for hidden settings icon **1.13** * Fixed issue with idle timeout not functioning correctly when connection was lost **1.12** * Fixed for custom icons image picker not appearing on tablets that have tablet ui i.e. notifications in bottom right hand corner * Various bug fixes **1.11** * Added experimental immersive mode for 4.4 KitKat devices (complete full screen - to exit swipe down) **1.10** * Fix for sites using jquery mobile * Added option for user agent, note the default is mobile but can be changed to desktop view **1.09** * Various Android 4.4 KitKit bug fixes * Added option to reload kiosk home page whenever connection is restored 3G/Wi-Fi * Fixed issue with hyperlink sound preference resetting itself * Fix for custom icons image picker not appearing **1.08** * Long press for settings (causing issues with zooming) - this has been replaced by a blank square in the top right hand corner * Initial work on Android 4.4 KitKit issues * Disable saving of form data **1.07** * Custom icon support for top left corner (use any image file on device) * Rotation fix to stop page reloading to home page * Various bug fixes * New branding **1.06** * Removed long press for settings (causing issues with zooming) - this has been replaced by a blank square in the top right hand corner * Improvements to disabling system bar buttons * Added lights out for system bar (shows dots rather than normal home symbol etc...) * Fixed rotation issues * Added optional pinch and double-tap zooming * Added optional back and forward buttons * Added spinner to indicate the page is loading **1.05** * Resolved issue with HTTPS websites and removed access to Google Now **1.03** * Added option to disable caching **1.02** * You can now hide the menu items and access settings via long press and hold on the screen **1.0** * Initial release.