Changelog ========== Version 5.4.0 *(2022-10-11)* ---------------------------- * Rewrote the app from scratch, based it on CameraX * Added Monochrome icon and Language picker support on Android 13+ * Adding a Get Simple Phone button into the About section * Added many translation, stability and UX improvements Version 5.3.1 *(2021-04-19)* ---------------------------- * Adding some translation and stability improvements Version 5.3.0 *(2020-12-29)* ---------------------------- * Adding some translation and stability improvements * Require Simple Thank You purchase for customizing the app colors Version 5.2.3 *(2020-11-07)* ---------------------------- * Adding some translation and stability improvements Version 5.2.2 *(2020-09-19)* ---------------------------- * Adding some translation, stability and ux improvements Version 5.2.1 *(2020-05-16)* ---------------------------- * Adding some translation and stability improvements Version 5.2.0 *(2020-04-22)* ---------------------------- * Fixed zooming with gestures, make it smoother * Properly handle creating files on some SD cards * Some other UI improvements Version 5.1.3 *(2020-03-09)* ---------------------------- * Adding some translation improvements Version 5.1.2 *(2020-02-16)* ---------------------------- * Added some stability, UI and translation improvements Version 5.1.1 *(2019-10-28)* ---------------------------- * Improved proper preview size picking (by ThibG) * Some other stability and translation improvements Version 5.1.0 *(2019-09-03)* ---------------------------- * Fixed photos being wrongly rotated in some cases * Added a black screen blinking in as an indication of photo capture * Replaced icon with vectors for better quality and lower size Version 5.0.2 *(2019-07-06)* ---------------------------- * Some translation improvements Version 5.0.1 *(2019-04-07)* ---------------------------- * Fixed some smaller glitches * Some stability and translation improvements Version 5.0.0 *(2018-10-18)* ---------------------------- * Increased the min required Android OS version to 5 (Lollipop) * Fixed crashing at vidoe recording, when saving on an SD card * Replaced the G+ button with Reddit * Multiple other stability, ux and translation improvements Version 4.2.0 *(2018-08-08)* ---------------------------- * Fixed app freezing after photo capture on some devices * Other UX and stability improvements Version 4.1.3 *(2018-07-10)* ---------------------------- * Fixed some images not being saved properly * Fixed too dark preview and images on some devices * Couple other UX and stability improvements Version 4.1.2 *(2018-06-18)* ---------------------------- * Fixed third party intent handling * Fixed some glitch causing photos be captured fully zoomed in * Added a couple extra error message displays Version 4.1.1 *(2018-06-12)* ---------------------------- * Adding a couple crashfixes Version 4.1.0 *(2018-06-11)* ---------------------------- * Fully rewrote the Camera functionality under the hood for Android 5+ * Properly save image EXIF data when selected so * Fix the rotation of images returned to third party intents * Removed the option to show the captured photo after taking it Version 4.0.0 *(2018-05-15)* ---------------------------- * Allow customizing the app launcher icon color * Split settings into subsections * Couple smaller bugfixes and stability improvements Version 3.2.1 *(2018-04-08)* ---------------------------- * Catch and show errors happening at saving images Version 3.2.0 *(2018-04-01)* ---------------------------- * Rotate and store images more efficiently, if saved on SD cards * Allow the app being ran above the lockscreen * Couple stability improvements Version 3.1.4 *(2018-02-26)* ---------------------------- * Show an error if setting the proper resolution failed * Fix slow photo preview on Nexus 4 * Couple stability improvements * Added an initial FAQ section Version 3.1.3 *(2018-02-01)* ---------------------------- * Just adding a new tag for f-droid Version 3.1.2 *(2018-01-23)* ---------------------------- * Fix a glitch at slow zooming * Refresh Simple Gallery in the background after taking a photo/video Version 3.1.1 *(2018-01-14)* ---------------------------- * Fixing a crash at saving photos Version 3.1.0 *(2018-01-13)* ---------------------------- * Allow changing the photo compression quality * Make dark theme the default Version 3.0.1 *(2017-12-07)* ---------------------------- * Fixed missing launcher icons on some devices Version 3.0.0 *(2017-12-04)* ---------------------------- * Improved primary color customization Version 2.6.0 *(2017-11-21)* ---------------------------- * Added adaptive icons * Couple crashfixes and misc improvements Version 2.5.0 *(2017-11-05)* ---------------------------- * Fixed focusing on some devices * Removed some error message displaying * Made switching in landscape mode less sensitive Version 2.4.1 *(2017-10-22)* ---------------------------- * Added a crashfix related to zooming Version 2.4.0 *(2017-10-21)* ---------------------------- * Added optional exif metadata saving, enabled by default * Added a toggle for opening back camera at startup * Added a toggle for keeping setting buttons always visible Version 2.3.6 *(2017-09-23)* ---------------------------- * Fixed some photo orientation issues Version 2.3.5 *(2017-09-21)* ---------------------------- * Added a toggle for flipping front camera photos horizontally * Improved third party intent handling * Rotate photos stored on the Internal storage by exif Version 2.3.4 *(2017-06-22)* ---------------------------- * Added rounded launcher icons for Android 7 * Couple crashfixes Version 2.3.3 *(2017-06-16)* ---------------------------- * Fix occasional stucking at focusing at taking photo Version 2.3.2 *(2017-06-14)* ---------------------------- * Add an option to always disable flash at startup (by trubitsyn) * Couple translation fixes Version 2.3.1 *(2017-05-07)* ---------------------------- * Keep autofocusing every 3 secs only we are in photo mode, or not recording Version 2.3.0 *(2017-05-07)* ---------------------------- * Add an option to focus the photo before capture * Add an option to use the volume buttons as shutter * Fix wrong video rotation in some cases * Misc other smaller improvements Version 2.2.1 *(2017-05-05)* ---------------------------- * Allow creating new folders at selecting the save folder * Misc crashfixes Version 2.2.0 *(2017-04-07)* ---------------------------- * Make sure the captured photo is rotated properly * Added color themes Version 2.1.1 *(2017-03-30)* ---------------------------- * Adding a couple crashfixes Version 2.1.0 *(2017-03-26)* ---------------------------- * Added an automatic flash mode * Fixed photo rotation saving * Fixed some issues with saving videos Version 2.0.1 *(2017-03-23)* ---------------------------- * Fixed some Android 4.1 specific crashing Version 2.0.0 *(2017-03-22)* ---------------------------- * Added more color customization options * Your settings have been cleared, please reset them * Moved the resolution picker onto the main screen Version 1.32 *(2016-12-18)* ---------------------------- * Turn the flashlight on permanently even in photo mode Version 1.31 *(2016-11-24)* ---------------------------- * Fixed video resolution for some devices * Disable photo preview after capture by default Version 1.30 *(2016-11-20)* ---------------------------- * Fixed setting max video resolution Version 1.29 *(2016-11-20)* ---------------------------- * Fixed some startup crashes * Fix the last image preview's rotation * Some translation and license corrections Version 1.28 *(2016-11-16)* ---------------------------- * Make sure the device never falls asleep while on the main screen * Misc smaller improvements Version 1.27 *(2016-11-07)* ---------------------------- * Fix saving for devices without SD cards Version 1.26 *(2016-11-06)* ---------------------------- * Couple crashfixes related to SD card saving Version 1.25 *(2016-11-06)* ---------------------------- * Fix saving photos and videos on SD card * Add a new max photo limit of 2 MP Version 1.24 *(2016-11-01)* ---------------------------- * Allow picking a custom folder for saving the photos and videos Version 1.23 *(2016-10-27)* ---------------------------- * Couple bugfixes related to bottom button padding * Use the System audio stream for playing the shutter sound Version 1.22 *(2016-10-10)* ---------------------------- * Remember the last selected camera and flashlight state Version 1.21 *(2016-09-20)* ---------------------------- * Save the images in 4:3 format if 16:9 is not forced * Apply the shutter sound to video recording too * Hide the bottom controls for a second at successfull photo capture * Remove the "Focus before capture" feature Version 1.20 *(2016-09-07)* ---------------------------- * Added German translation Version 1.19 *(2016-08-29)* ---------------------------- * Add an Invite friends button * Change the app launcher name to Camera * Update the app launcher icon * Remove the "Long tap to capture" feature * Implement Pinch to zoom * Save the media in DCIM folder by default * Fade out the top right buttons when unused Version 1.18 *(2016-07-26)* ---------------------------- * Make the dark theme really dark Version 1.17 *(2016-07-26)* ---------------------------- * Allow setting max video resolution Version 1.16 *(2016-07-20)* ---------------------------- * Added a Dark theme * Rotate the icons together with the device orientation * Delay turning flash off at taking photos * Added Russian, Italian, Swedish translation Version 1.15 *(2016-07-12)* ---------------------------- * Use the default shutter sound * Display a rectangle on the focused area for a while * Correct the resolution choice at some devices at both photos and videos * Add Japanese translation Version 1.14 *(2016-07-10)* ---------------------------- * Add an option to disable shutter sound * Add a preview image of the last taken photo/video Version 1.12 *(2016-07-04)* ---------------------------- * Add back the removed Settings section * Use the new Google Plus logo Version 1.11 *(2016-07-01)* ---------------------------- * Adjust everything properly if used on a tablet * Show a Rate us button to returning users Version 1.10 *(2016-06-30)* ---------------------------- * Allow setting the aspect ratio and max resolution Version 1.9 *(2016-06-27)* ---------------------------- * Add a Google Plus page link to the About section Version 1.8 *(2016-06-19)* ---------------------------- * Use the Pictures and Movies folders for saving photos and videos * Add a Facebook page link to the About section Version 1.7 *(2016-06-18)* ---------------------------- * Always set the correct aspect ratio to the preview * Add an option to disable Tap to Capture * Add an optional function to Focus Before Capture, disabled by default Version 1.6 *(2016-06-18)* ---------------------------- * Recognize the hardware camera button * Allow opening the app on Hardware camera button Version 1.5 *(2016-06-17)* ---------------------------- * Offer the app at third party Video Capture actions * Added some additional checks for releasing the camera Version 1.4 *(2016-06-17)* ---------------------------- * Properly rotate photos at videos at landscape/selfies * Offer the app at third party Image Capture actions * Use the highest possible photo resolution, with limit at 8 mpx Version 1.3 *(2016-06-13)* ---------------------------- * Properly handle Marshmallow+ permissions * Activate the Shutter at long pressing the preview Version 1.2 *(2016-06-12)* ---------------------------- * Implement video recording Version 1.1 *(2016-06-11)* ---------------------------- * Correctly rotate the image when taken landscape * Added shutter audio Version 1.0 *(2016-06-05)* ---------------------------- * Initial release