This update is recommended for all users experiencing Bluetooth connection issues after the previous system update.

Download the manual here in order to understand how to update your MC02.
How to setup Threema Libre with Apostrophy on the MC02

Fixes:

• Bluetooth connectivity fix: Resolved an issue affecting the Bluetooth address configuration. The device now correctly sets the Bluetooth address, allowing it to be successfully detected and paired with Bluetooth devices.

Known issues:

• Calendar: Aphy Calendar app crashes when adding an event if specific calendars are not selected.
  Workaround: Access the calendar settings and select at least one calendar from those proposed in Synchronized Calendar Manager.
• Email Sending Issue with VPN (Digital Nomad): When the Digital Nomad app is in Connected mode, users are unable to send outgoing emails from any email client. Incoming emails are received without issues. However, outgoing emails will remain in the Outbox until the VPN is disconnected.
  Workaround: Once the VPN is deactivated, outgoing emails are automatically sent successfully.
• Icon: The Threema app icon and name on the Home page differ from those in the app list.

This update marks a significant step forward for the MC02 security, as Apostrophy OS has now been updated to the March 2025 Android Security Patches.

New Features:

Security patches: All Android Security Patches released up to March 2025 have been integrated, keeping the device protected against known vulnerabilities. These patches address a wide range of vulnerabilities across the Android platform, including:

Critical fixes in the Android system and framework

Security improvements in kernel components and vendor drivers (e.g. Qualcomm, MediaTek)

Hardening of privileged services and better sandboxing

Updated security metadata ensuring compliance with security standards

You can refer to the official Android Security Bulletins for more details:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin

• Updated system-integrated applications: System-integrated apps have been updated for better stability and bug fixes:
  • Vanadium Browser
  • WebView
  • PDF Viewer

Known issues:

• Calendar: Aphy Calendar app crashes when adding an event if specific calendars are not selected.
  Workaround: Access the calendar settings and select at least one calendar from those proposed in Synchronized Calendar Manager.
• Email Sending Issue with VPN (Digital Nomad): When the Digital Nomad app is in Connected mode, users are unable to send outgoing emails from any email client. Incoming emails are received without issues. However, outgoing emails will remain in the Outbox until the VPN is disconnected.
  Workaround: Once the VPN is deactivated, outgoing emails are automatically sent successfully.
• Icon: The Threema app icon and name on the Home page differ from those in the app list.

If you have any difficulties installing the update, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

New Features:

• Threema Libre native integration: This release introduces native integration with Threema Libre app, the highly secure Swiss messaging app renowned for its commitment to privacy.
  Threema collects no user data and operates as an open-source app with consistent end-to-end encryption, ensuring only the intended recipient can read your messages. Additionally, it supports completely anonymous use, with no requirement to provide personal data like a phone number or email address.
  
  With the Apostrophy subscription, users can activate Threema without an additional purchase. To activate Threema Libre on your device, sign in to your Apostrophy account in the My Account app, then complete the account synchronisation by selecting the "SYNC ACCOUNT" button. After syncing, Threema will be ready for configuration.
  
  For more details about Threema and how it can support both personal and professional communication needs, visit Threema’s website.

• Aphy Store and GMS Wizard: The Aphy Store and GMS Wizard apps have been relocated from the Domus page to the main app list for more intuitive access.

Known Issues:

• OS Upgrade Time: To reduce the time needed to complete a system update, it is recommended to connect the MC02 to a charger before starting the procedure, thus reducing the update time to about 20 minutes. Our team is working to improve this user experience in future updates.

• Calendar: Aphy Calendar app crashes when adding an event if specific calendars are not selected. Workaround available: Access the calendar settings and select at least one calendar from those proposed in Synchronized Calendar Manager.

• Email Sending Issue with VPN (Digital Nomad): When the Digital Nomad app is in Connected mode, users are unable to send outgoing emails from any email client. Incoming emails are received without issues. However, outgoing emails will remain in the Outbox until the VPN is disconnected.
  Workaround: Once the VPN is deactivated, outgoing emails are automatically sent successfully.

• Icon: The Threema app icon and name on the Home page differ from those in the app list.

Our team is continuously working on enhancing functionality and user experience, and we appreciate your feedback on this release.

New features:

• Improved Out-of-Box Aphy Email setup: Enhanced out-of-box experience for setting up Aphy email, making the initial configuration smoother and more user-friendly. After the user has entered his Aphy email address and password the account will be set up automatically.
• Aphy Email app: The Aphy Email app can only be used to configure emails belonging to the aphy.io domain. After the update, it will no longer be possible to configure emails other than those belonging to the aphy.io domain in the Email app. 
  • As a consequence of recent changes, the Email app will be reset after the OS update and the user must reconfigure their Aphy email account on the MC02.
  • If users have configured an email account using the POP protocol, they must perform a backup before executing the system update. Please use the Backup feature located in the Settings section of the Email app.
  • To configure other email accounts (different from Aphy account), we recommend downloading and using an email client application such as K-9 Mail.
• GMS Wizard improvement/GSF improvements: The download and configuration of the Google Play Store via GMS Wizard has been improved, making the process frictionless for our users. 
  • As a consequence of recent changes, the Google Play Store app may crash. To resolve this problem, uninstall the Google Play Store app and then reinstall it via the GMS Wizard.

Fixes:

• Multiple apps reported crashing due to Geolocation: Applications that rely on Geolocation dependencies provided by GSF (Google Services Framework) will no longer crash.
  Apps for navigation, vehicle charging, delivery, and real estate & rentals are now properly supported.
• Google Login Applications stability: Users can now use "Login with Google" applications without any issues.
• Carrier fixes: Added specific APN for carriers in Liechtenstein (FL1), and Norway (PlussMobil).
• Digital Nomad: A defect in the implementation of the Digital Nomad client has caused an overload on the service infrastructure. With the increased adoption of this release among all clients, this issue should be resolved.

Known issues:

• OS Upgrade Time: To improve the amount of time required to perform a system upgrade, connect the MC02 to a charging device which will reduce the update time to approximately 20 minutes to complete. Our team is working to improve this user experience in future updates.
• Calendar: Aphy Calendar app crashes when adding an event if specific calendars are not selected. Workaround available: Access the calendar settings and select at least one calendar from those proposed in Synchronized Calendar Manager.

Download the manual here in order to understand how to update your MC02.

New features:

• Security patches: This update brings AphyOS to security level 2024.04.05.
• Dialer application: Dialer application has been updated.
• Contacts application: Contacts application has been updated.
• Messaging application: Messaging application has been updated.

Fixes:

• Screenshot: the issue of taking a screenshot pressing  Power + Volume Down buttons has been fixed.
• First-time settings: now the language set in the initial setup phase is maintained.
• APN: Fixed data connections on certain US networks.
• Telephony Field Testing: Resolved VoNR calling on the Vodafone network in Germany.
• Updater: Corrected text strings, removed unnecessary metadata provided to the OTA server.

Known issues:

• Email: The Email client does not automatically  configure the correct Aphy account server settings at first time setup. The incoming and outgoing server settings must be manually set to imap.aphy.app and smtp.aphy.app respectively.
• Geolocalization: GSF Location-dependent Apps crash.
• Backup: The system backup does not work as expected and local backup is not possible at the moment.
• Messaging: When the user sends a SMS by starting a new conversation thread, a separate conversation thread is created after receiving the first reply. The conversation continues in the new thread after receiving the first reply.
• Widgets: Once a widget has been added, there is no way to remove/change it. The only known solution at the moment is to uninstall the application and install it again.
• Ledger: Unable to scroll the Ledger page in landscape mode.
• Fingerprint: Fingerprint authentication does not work for some specific applications.
• OTA update: OTA updates are not available when the user is connected to Digital Nomad VPN via Japan server
• Alarm: Alarms are reset after OTA upgrade of AphyOS
• VPN: Block connections without VPN is set to ON by default. To deactivate this setting, go to Settings > Network and Internet > VPN and click on the settings icon of the VPN used.
• Google Play Services: When updating the Goolge Play Services from the Aphy Store an error is returned.