Centrafuse 2.0.728 (RC7)

[Scott]

Version 2.0.719 (RC7) - Pre 2.0 Release

Only Full Installer Available.
Please note this is a pre-2.0 release and we are asking users to please perform "fresh" installs (see note on fresh installs below) using the new installer so we can verify it's correct operation. It is also required because of the new bluetooth stack update. Nav customers no longer will need to copy their maps out and back in to installes, as new map installers are now available on your MyAccount page...

RC7 Bluetooth Stack Update V6.2.227.10

The Bluetooth stack has been updated!!
The CF RC7 installer includes a new version of the bluetooth stack, and will be the stack released with the final 2.0 product.
Important Note: Before installing RC7 from the installer, it's a good idea to manually uninstall the last version of the bluetooth stack on your computer (Bluesoleil 6.0.227.).
Very Important Note: Installing the new stack software will delete your current pairing from your computer. Be sure to delete the pairing off of your phone too, before trying to repair in cf with the new stack install!!
Next Bluetooth Stack Update: Will hopefully include integrated contact/phonebook support and sms support. Integrated software Echo Cancellation / Noise reduction will follow.

MAP INSTALLERS FOR NAV CUSTOMERS
New map installers are now available on your MyAccount page...

LOGS ARE NOW OFF BY DEFAULT
Log writing by Centrafuse is now OFF by default. If experiencing issues with Centrafuse, and you need to submit a bug report with a system report, you will have to enable the logs in settings now. General Centrafuse logging (most important) is in General Settings, Bluetooth logging is in Phone settings, SatRadio logging and OBDII logging are in their respective settings screens. All log settings are advanced settings. You can also enable all logs by passing the -logevents command line parameter to centrafuse on startup, which will override whatever you have set in settings for the various logs.

NEW COMMAND LINE PARAMETER
We have added a new cmd line param, "-disable3rdplugins" (w/o the quotes), which will, when passed, cause all 3rd party plugins not supported by Flux to not be loaded. This will be useful for users to see if any of their 3rd party plugins are causing issues with their centrafuse installs. It will also be required to be used after the official 2.0 release when submitting bug reports, more info on that coming soon.

SUBMITTING BUG REPORTS
In an effort to reduce the amount of false bug reports posted and increase productivity time for the developers, we will be implementing a new set of rules when submitting bug reports. Please use the link below for more information.
Bug Reporting Rules

1.20/1.47 USERS - UPGRADING YOUR EXISTING LICENSE KEY
To upgrade your 1.20 license to a 2.0 license, visit your My Account page. If you do not see your license key on your My Account, please contact Support.
From the My Account page, click the UPGRADE KEY link below to produce your new 2.0 license key. To install the Release Candidate for 2.0, follow the instructions below for performing a fresh install.

RELEASE CANDIDATE
Centrafuse 2.0 RC7 is a hopeful final release candidate, and contains some bug fixes to RC6/6.1. Although this should be a stable build, it could be expected that there will still be some issues surfacing on various systems.

INSTALLING RC's
If using an RC Full Installer - Note that we recommend a "fresh" install for all RC installations (see "Performing a Fresh Install" below).

PERFORMING A "FRESH" INSTALL
1. Uninstall any previous versions of Centrafuse
2. Unplug any bluetooth dongle
3. If you had to add your own entries to the bluetooth driver files for your dongle, be sure to save your ini/inf files.
4. Uninstall any previous versions of Bluesoleil and any other bluetooth stacks or software on the system
5. Remove CF settings directory from your LocalAppData folder if still there - “Users\[UserName]\AppData\Local\Centrafuse” directory (vista), or “Documents And Settings\[UserName]\Local Settings\Application Data\Centrafuse” (xp)
6. Remove Centrafuse runtime directory if still there - "Program Files\Flux Media"
7. Reboot Windows
8. Install Centrafuse 2.0 RC*
9. For NAV customers, install your maps using the 1.0 map installer in your MyAccount page.
10. Copy the modified ini/inf files back into the bluesoleil USB driver directory (if applicable)
11. Re-insert any bluetooth dongle, make sure gray Bluesoleil icon in Windows system try lights blue
12. Delete any old bluetooth pairings off your phone if using BTPhone in CF.

USB BLUETOOTH DONGLE ISSUES
If you are experiencing difficulty with our Bluesoleil stack and it recognizing your BT device, please see the below link to add support for your dongle. You must follow all instructions carefully, if you do do your dongle will most likely end up working (no guarantees though :-))
http://forums.fluxmedia.net/showthread.php?t=2715

EXISTING BLUETOOH STACKS
It is recommended/required that you remove all other bluetooth stacks/software/drivers from Windows before installing Centrafuse (if you will be using Centrafuse Phone feature). As with most driver installs for a USB device, your USB bluetooth dongle should not be inserted before CF Bluetooth is installed. So, remove your bt hardware, uninstall any existing bt drivers/stacks, install CF, then re-insert your bt hardware.

INCLUDED BLUETOOTH STACK
The Bluetooth stack provided with the 2.0 RC's (full installers) is a trial version and currently has a *NEW* 2 MB transfer limit. If after a few minutes of active phone call(s) the Bluetooth stops working, you will need to restart your PC to re-initialize the Bluetooth driver. This is only a limitation of the BlueSoleil trial edition that ships with the trial edition of Centrafuse. Serial Numbers to license the Bluesoleil stack and remove this limitation are now available to registered users through My Account pages. Please see the following thread and follow the instructions carefully to register the bluetooth stack on your system http://forums.fluxmedia.net/news/3709-now-available-bluetooth-license-centrafuse-2-0-a.html.

IF PAIRING PHONE DOES NOT WORK
1. Delete the pairings from both your phone and Centrafuse (in CF just go into phone settings / device list and click the '-' button.
2. Give your phone a power cycle, and give Centrafuse an exit and a restart.
3. Re-pair your phone and CF, try initiating the pair from your phone, not from Centrafuse. Or on another try, initiate the pair from Centrafuse, but type in incorrect pincodes the 1st time to make pairing fail. Then click 'PAIR' button again, and go ahead and type in matching pincodes to create pair.
4. Save out of settings. See if this makes any difference.

*** 2.0 RC7 RELEASE NOTES ***

RC6.1 contains a few bug fixes, and will mainly be used as a final testing ground before the final 2.0 release. We are asking our users to test both the update method, and using the installer to install "fresh" (see above) copies of Centrafuse to verify installer still works well.

NEW FEATURES SINCE 2.0 RC6.1

* OBDII Support added for OBDKey devices, (ELM327)
* Improved embedding code for external apps
* Improved DVD code
* VCard Importer now reads and scans folders for vcards, instead of parsing only single vcards
* New command line param "-disable3rdplugins", prevents 3rd party plugins from being loaded
* New HQCT dll from Luc Van Laer working, should clear up any lingering hqct issues
* Improved Nav event logging for easier diagnosing of nav related issues

BUG FIXES FROM 2.0 RC6.1

* LogEvents option in general settings doesn't save
* Invalid/Corrupt MP3 tags cause 2 minute lockup when read
* XM doesnt unmute on first run when AutoPlayMusic is off
* OSK issue with embedded apps
* Plugin focus issue with loading circle (must touch listview to activate)
* DVD will not play from HD
* DVD crashes when switching from HD to disk drive
* SatRadio listcount click tries to start radio even if no line-in device is set in settings
* Enter dvd with music paused, when exit dvd music starts but should stay paused
* HDRadio when click main title when in screen other than radio, does not go back to radio screen
* Phones that connect automatically after being paired cause issues after pairing in cf
* If autostart-music is off, and radio is current source, starting it with play button after cf boots causes lockup
* ResumeDelay option in phone settings is unavailable after registering/licensing bluetooth stack
* Entering wrong password when exiting/minimizing does not display invalid password dialog
* If minimize cf when volume dialog is showing, it does not go away when restoring cf

*** DOWNLOAD 2.0 RC7 HERE ***

RC7 Installer
http://www.fluxmedia.net/downloads/

If you are already a customer, please log into your 'My Account' page and download there: https://www.fluxmedia.net/login.aspx


Thanks,
Scott and the Flux team!

[David]

It may take a couple of additional days to get the new map installers uploaded and added to the "My Account" pages. They will show up this week as full installers with the maps as with the previous version...

We will get them there as soon as possible...

Thanks,
David McGowan