Phonecheck Release Notes — Android

New Features

• Traditional Chinese and Thai languages. Added support for Traditional Chinese and Thai in the app.
• More test description options. Expanded test descriptions with additional options.
• Foldable device screen management. App now swaps primary and secondary screens correctly on foldable devices.

Improvements

• Failure reason details. Test descriptions now include failure reasons severity support.
• Enhanced data logging. Improved deep-level data logging and telemetry for better diagnostics.

Fixes

• Foldable device issues resolved. Fixed screen swapping, rotation, and front camera focus problems on foldable devices.
• Camera test stability. Resolved crashes, stuck states, and preview issues in Auto and Manual Camera tests.
• Speaker cleaning display. Speaker cleaning no longer appears on summary screen during pass or pending states.
• Camera preview loading. Fixed camera preview not loading after switching to primary screen.
• Auto camera test hang. Resolved app getting stuck on Auto Camera test when unable to pass captured image after cancelling confirmation.
• Video camera preview. Fixed video camera preview resuming behind fail confirmation popup after app minimization.
• Battery test background. Battery test no longer stops running in background.
• Manual camera crashes. Fixed app crashes on Manual Camera test when passing or failing captured image after cancelling confirmation.

New Features

• Language Support. Added Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Cantonese translations.

Improvements

• Metadata Test. Removed metadata test from the default test plan.

Fixes

• Camera Test Accuracy. Fixed reverse hardstop in Auto flow and camera tests passing on the confirmation popup.
• Audio & Vibration. Resolved audio issues and stopped background audio bleeding into the Vibration test.
• Custom Tests. Custom tests now appear correctly in the Pending column.
• Note Field. The Note field no longer saves as empty.

New Features

• Loupe communication handshake. New communication handshake and API retry flow for Loupe camera tests.
• API retrying for image data. Manage API retrying flow to send image data on camera test.

Improvements

• Improved reconnection handling. Fixed testing flow restarts and socket reconnection issues after connectivity drops.
• Device erasure support. Implemented device erasure trigger and on-device erasure support.
• Brightness and peak workflow. Simplified manual brightness dim/peak workflow.
• Accelerometer handshake. Improved proper handshake mechanism between desktop and mobile.
• Manual QR acknowledgement. Retry manual QR acknowledgement until desktop confirms receipt.
• Image filename tracking. Send captured image filename along with image data to cloud.
• QR screen display. Restrict QR screen display to list command and manual AI grading flow.
• AI grading logs. Implement AI grading logs in consumer app.
• Image upload API. Improved API to upload device captured images to cloud.
• Flashlight implementation. Flashlight implementation via Loupe instead of device.
• Accelerometer auto-pass. Accelerometer auto-pass in flow.
• Microphone indicator. Microphone indicator remains on S24 Ultra and causes false LCD defect detection.
• Handshake logic update. Update the logic of handshake for commands with backward compatibility.
• Popup detection. Mobile application can detect if there is any other popup appearing.
• Multiple channel connections. Android devices should not connect with multiple channels.
• Testing flow restarts. Testing flow restarts instead of resuming after internal reconnection.
• Default test plan. Load default test plan when assigned plan has only not supported tests.

Fixes

• Data sync after Loupe processing. Data sync fails on Android after Loupe processing completes.
• Socket reconnection pop-up. AI-grading socket reconnection pop-up forces screen navigation to list view.
• Device erasure implementation. Implement erasure on Android device side.
• Air command test. 5 Pro air command test passes without button press after test plan reset.
• Backdrop key sync. The backdrop key does not sync in specific scenario.

New Features

• Custom Cosmetic Grading. Customize cosmetic tests with questions and answers to define grades based on your answers for final pricing.
• S-Pen Fail Option. Added the ability to fail S-Pen tests directly in the app.

Improvements

• Capture Testername. Testername is now captured during tests.
• Failure Reasons Severity Support. Test descriptions now include failure reasons with severity levels.
• Build Details on Tap. Tap the Build Number to view Test Plan, Customization, and other build details.

New Features

• SIM Reader Detection. SIM reader test is now correctly prompted on cellular devices.

Improvements

• Enhanced App Logs. Overall application logging improved for faster diagnostics.
• Android OS Version Display. Updated to show full version names instead of abbreviated codes.
• Compass Test Execution. Compass test now runs when enabled in your test plan.

Fixes

• Network Connectivity Test. Fixed issue where network connectivity test would pass incorrectly when a call is placed from one SIM.
• Call Button. Fixed S Pen tap on call button no longer appends garbage characters to the number field.
• Camera & Call Fixes. Resolved QR focus camera failures on specific devices.

New Features

• Skip option for grading tests. You can now skip grading tests in the app when needed.
• Expanded device catalogue. Added missing Android phones to the device catalogue.

Improvements

• Speaker Cleaning Test. Enhanced the Speaker Cleaning Test using frequency-based detection.
• Remote Mode sync. Implemented API support for Remote Mode to sync log files to the cloud.
• UI refinements. Removed colons and bold field labels across the Android interface for a cleaner look.

Fixes

• Proximity, Speaker, and Camera tests. Resolved reliability issues with these core test features.
• Back and Retry buttons. Fixed buttons not responding on the Loudspeaker Quality Test secondary screen.
• Confirm button visibility. Fixed Confirm button being hidden behind the keyboard on LPN Test.
• Remote app localization. Remote app text is now properly localized.
• Gallery picture updates. Pictures captured on the rear camera now update correctly in the gallery on retry.
• Notes field clearing. Notes field now clears properly when resetting a test plan.
• Battery Drain Test sync. Fixed Battery Drain Test not syncing results as Pass or Pending.
• Camera Quality screen. Camera Quality screen no longer opens unexpectedly after app restart.
• Proximity Test passing. Fixed Proximity Test not passing despite functioning correctly in the app.
• Camera screen behavior. Camera screen now opens correctly when launching manual tests.
• Call number customization. Fixed call number customization not working in API mode.
• Battery drain automation. Battery drain test now starts automatically in Remote app without requiring manual selection.
• Rear camera preview. Fixed rear camera gallery picture preview not loading on certain devices.

New Features

• Digitizer pattern customization. Added pattern customization support for secondary digitizer testing.

Improvements

• Search by country of origin. Added search option to the country of origin list.
• Precheck auto-pass tests. Precheck auto-pass tests now appear in the main test list.

Fixes

• LCD and camera flow issues. Resolved test sequence and camera loading issues across LCD, camera, and manual camera flows.
• Device color selection and UI stability. Fixed device color selection and general UI issues.
• Camera test on first attempt. Fixed devices with faulty cameras failing to load the camera test on the first attempt.
• Test sequence in LCD flows. Corrected test sequence in LCD flow, LCD flow 1, LCD flow 2, and remote mode.
• Recording quality screen. Fixed recording quality screen showing empty test list in auto flow.
• IMEI test on foldable devices. Fixed IMEI test not performing on Z-Flip and fold devices.
• Camera quality screen title. Corrected title on camera quality screen.
• App stability on device color screen. Fixed app randomly getting stuck on device color screen.
• Manual camera button delay. Fixed pass button being delayed after image capture in manual camera mode.
• Language translation. Fixed untranslated message in all implemented languages.
• Device color selection. Fixed inability to select any color on device color screen.
• Audio test stability. Fixed audio test getting stuck with failed audio device.

Improvements

• Play Store listing refresh. Updated the Play Store icon to the white version and replaced outdated screenshots with new Android redesign screens.

Fixes

• Digitizer test fix. Resolved digitizer test bubble that couldn't be erased on certain devices, blocking test completion.
• LCD full-screen fix. Fixed LCD test not displaying full screen after a digitizer test on certain devices.

New Features

• LPN Prompt. Added an in-app prompt for LPN and updated the Device Tile to reflect it.
• Advanced NFC Test. Implemented advanced NFC testing to improve hardware diagnostic coverage.
• Korean Language Support. Added Korean localization throughout the application.

Improvements

• Country of Origin Detection. Enhanced remote app mode to fetch country of origin information from the device.
• SD Card Tests. Implemented SD card testing capabilities.

Fixes

• Secondary Screen and Tablet Interface. Fixed user interface issues on secondary screens and tablet devices.
• Test Results File. Fixed missing failure reasons for secondary LCD and camera tests in results file.

Fixes

• Remote App Login. Fixed a critical issue preventing login to the Remote App when downloaded from Google Play Store.
• Play Store Compliance. Updated IMEI test flow and removed rear camera test to comply with Google Play Store restrictions.
• App Stability. Fixed app crashes, display cosmetics issues, camera preview stuck state, and HTML rendering on key screens.

Important Changes

IMEI Test Updated: The screenshot/OCR functionality has been removed to comply with Google Play Store guidelines. You now need to copy the IMEI number manually. When you return to the app, the IMEI will be automatically pasted into the designated field. On some tablets, you may need to enter it manually.

Rear Camera to Gallery Test Removed: This test has been removed to comply with Google's permission requirements and guidelines.

New Features

• Syslog Test Reporting. The app now reports the currently running test via syslog, both when requested by the desktop app and automatically when test state changes.
• Desktop Visibility. The desktop app can now see in real-time which test is actively running on your mobile device during a session.
• Proactive State Emission. The app emits test state changes independently, without waiting for a request from the desktop app.

Fixes

• Syslog Reporting. Fixed the ability to report the currently running test via syslog on Android.

New Features

• IMEI Test Implementation. Introduced screenshot-based IMEI detection with manual fallback and validation flow in the redesigned app.

Improvements

• S-Pen Overhaul. Removed Back and Menu S-Pen tests entirely and fixed sequence order and dependency logic across all S-Pen flows.
• Device Compatibility. Added prompts for devices without SIM Reader, flashlight, Proximity, or Vibration sensors to ensure proper testing.
• Battery Test Results. Battery test results must now be saved before tapping the Continue button.

Fixes

• Remote Mode Stability. Resolved incorrect device data syncing, battery customisation issues, and Factory Reset visibility in Remote Mode.
• Pass and Fail Buttons. Fixed Pass and Fail buttons not visible on manual pop-ups on tablets.
• S-Pen Test Sequence. Corrected S-Pen test sequence and dependency issues.
• Microphone Test. Fixed microphone test failing on certain devices.
• Bubble Overlay. Resolved bubble appearing over camera during digitizer test.
• LCD Test. Fixed LCD test not returning to white screen after completing color cycle.
• Accelerometer Test. Corrected accelerometer test auto-passing without required device movement during manual execution.
• Battery Drain Test. Fixed battery drain test appearing after IMEI test in Remote Mode.
• S-Pen Menu Button. Resolved S-Pen menu button test not failing after tapping "No".
• Localization. Fixed localization issues throughout the app.
• QR Code Login. Corrected QR code login flow issues.
• Screen Switching. Fixed UI screen switching issues on foldable devices.
• Battery Drain Information. Corrected battery drain information calculation.
• Secondary Tests. Addressed edge cases in secondary tests.

New Features

• Custom Testing. You can now move custom tests directly to the beginning of the app flow.

Improvements

• Welcome & Summary Views. Implemented structured, dedicated flows for Welcome and Summary views.
• Logging. Enhanced logging capabilities for better diagnostics.
• Data Sync. Improved syncing of fetched data from desktop.

Fixes

• Camera Issues. Resolved camera-related problems.
• Light Sensor Test. Fixed light sensor test failures on affected devices.

New Features

• S-Pen Testing. Added bypass slot testing to support S-Pen diagnostics on Samsung devices that do not have a native S-Pen slot.

Improvements

• Battery Diagnostics. Restored battery drain test execution on Samsung and Google devices.

Fixes

• Stability. Deployed critical fix to stabilize the application environment.

New Features

• Liquid Damage Detection. New diagnostic capability to detect liquid exposure on Android devices.

Improvements

• Cosmetic Data Sync. Direct reading of cosmetic data from the allSyncable source for faster updates.

Fixes

• Camera Failure Resolution. Fixed false-positive rear camera failures on affected Samsung devices.

Fixes

• Sensor Accuracy. Resolved false pass reporting on malfunctioning fingerprint sensors.
• Camera Stability. Eliminated force closes when encountering defective camera hardware.
• Webhook Reliability. Stabilized automated testing flows for loudspeaker and glass conditions.

New Features

• Automated Testing. Automatic pass/fail evaluations now run directly on the mobile app.
• Desktop Sync. Evaluations are triggered seamlessly by desktop notifications.
• Version Alignment. Fully synchronized and tested with the latest desktop version.

New Features

• Glass condition test. New test to check the condition of your device's glass.
• Device serial QR code. QR code of your device serial is now displayed during initialization.
• Full screen digitizer blocks pattern. Enhanced digitizer test with a new full-screen pattern option.

Improvements

• Flip display testing. Outer flip display is now properly tested on compatible devices.
• Hardstop test behavior. Hardstop test now consistently fails as intended.
• App version detection. Tests automatically reset when the app version changes.

Fixes

• Notch detection on secondary digitizer. Fixed notch detection not working correctly on secondary displays of older devices.
• Green banner duplicate. Resolved issue where the green banner appeared twice in certain cases.
• Bluetooth permission loop. Fixed devices with defective Bluetooth getting stuck in a permission loop.
• Camera QR detection. Camera no longer captures images unnecessarily when QR code is not found.