Release Notes

• My Contributing Devices

View the names of your contributing devices on Desktop and WebApp.

• Advanced Monitoring on WebApp

Device Status Visibility: Check if devices are ONLINE, OFFLINE, or have Limited Connectivity.

Version Updates: Get notified about new versions, especially useful for NAS owners.

Real-Time Updates: Device status and version data updated every 2 minutes.

• File Accessibility Options for MacOS and Windows

Right-click to set files to online-only or available-offline, optimizing your local storage.

Key Improvements

• Enhanced Reliability: Significant stability improvements, especially for MacOS users.

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• My Contributing Devices

View the names of your contributing devices on Desktop and WebApp.

• Advanced Monitoring on WebApp

Device Status Visibility: Check if devices are ONLINE, OFFLINE, or have Limited Connectivity.

Version Updates: Get notified about new versions, especially useful for NAS owners.

Real-Time Updates: Device status and version data updated every 2 minutes.

• File Accessibility Options for MacOS and Windows

Right-click to set files to online-only or available-offline, optimizing your local storage.

Key Improvements

• Enhanced Reliability: Significant stability improvements, especially for MacOS users.

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'My Contributing Devices' feature:

• Easily track and manage your contributing devices on Desktop and WebApp.

Fixes for stuck uploads:

• Enhanced upload process for a smoother experience.

Enhanced download reliability:

• Faster and more stable downloading of files.

Agent-native integration:

• Improved folder loading and integration for a seamless experience.

‍'My Contributing Devices' feature:

• Monitor your contributing devices on both Desktop and WebApp.

Fixes for stuck uploads:

• Resolved issues for a smoother upload process.

Enhanced download reliability:

• Improved download speeds and stability.

Duplicate file uploads resolved:

• No more repetitive uploads of the same file.

Background application stability:

• Fixed issues causing the application to crash in the background.

• Onboarding Flow: Enhanced onboarding experience for new users with new visuals.
• Direct Sign-In: Option to sign in directly with a Google account from the landing page.
• Device Compatibility: Expanded compatibility to more Android devices.

Enhancements: Minor bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

• Progress Bar Accuracy: More precise download and upload progress bars.
• Enhancements: Minor bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

Enhancements: Minor bug fixes and improvements for a smoother experience.

• Mobile Contribution Flow: Contribute to hiveNet directly from your mobile device.
• File Offloading: Free up space by setting downloaded files to "make online only".
• Thumbnail Generation: Continues to generate thumbnails for uploaded/downloaded files.

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• Stability Improvements: Bug fixes and stability enhancements for file uploads.
• Mobile Contribution: Introducing the ability to contribute to hiveNet directly from your mobile device.
• PDF Preview: Capability to preview PDF files within the app.

• Multiple File Saving: Now save multiple files to hiveDisk simultaneously.
• Thumbnail Generation: Thumbnails are now created when you upload, download, or preview a file.

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Progress Indicators: Enhanced upload/download progress visibility in system notifications and within the app.

• Multiple File Saving:

Save multiple files to hiveDisk at once.

• Thumbnail Generation:

Thumbnails generated for uploaded/downloaded files for easier identification.

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• Improved Upload/Download Indicators:

Track progress in system notifications and within the app.

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• Apple Files Integration:

Access and manage hiveDisk files directly from Apple's Files app.

• File Attachment in Other Apps:

Attach hiveDisk files in any iOS app that integrates with the Files app, such as Mail.

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• Save/Import Files:

You can now save or import files to hiveDisk.

• Performance Boost:

Slightly faster upload and download speeds.

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• Large file handling:

Upload or download large files up to 35 GB.

• Activity monitor revamp:

Monitor upload status and manage files.

New "Pause" / "Resume" features.

Internet connection indicator.

• Contribution messages:

Updated messages for new and existing users.

Monthly or billing cycle reset notifications.

• Large file handling:

Upload or download large files up to 35 GB.

• Activity monitor revamp:

Monitor upload status and manage files.

New "Pause" / "Resume" features.

Internet connection indicator.

• Contribution messages:

Updated messages for new and existing users.

Monthly or billing cycle reset notifications.

• Save to hiveDisk:

Upload photos directly from the Photo gallery.

• Upload Progress Indicator:

Visible upload/download progress bar.

• Quality & Performance:

Bug fixes and improvements.

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• File Preview:

View pictures, audio, and video files.

• Large File Handling:

Improved upload and preview for large files.

• File Organization:

Move files and folders within the app.

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• Save files to hiveDisk from anywhere in iOS.

• Preview images, videos, and audio files.

• Direct file previews in hiveDisk.
• Quick navigation to the home directory with "All files" button.

• Improved upload and download reliability.
• UI enhancements and bug fixes.

Preview Feature:

• Preview downloaded files like images, PDFs, music, and videos.
• More enhancements to the preview feature coming soon.

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• Empty trash selectively.
• View remaining storage space in the navigation bar.
• UI improvements and bug fixes.

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• Send files via right-click.
• Protect sent files with a passphrase.
• Improved hiveNet connectivity.

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• Send files via right-click.
• Protect sent files with a passphrase.
• Improved hiveNet connectivity.

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• Restore files from trash.
• UI enhancements and bug fixes.

• Improved data repair for better reliability.
• New storage plans from 3 GB to 8TB.
• Rewards for contributing storage.
• Improved native integration for more reliable uploads and downloads.

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• Improved data repair for better reliability.
• New storage plans from 3 GB to 8TB.
• Rewards for contributing storage.
• Improved Finder integration for better reliability.

• Empty trash to permanently delete files.
• Move files/folders with a long-press.
• UI enhancements and bug fixes.

• Better concurrent actions (upload, rename, delete).
• UI tweaks and folder refresh enhancements.

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• Improved Windows File Explorer integration.
• Faster uploads and downloads.

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• Use hiveDisk directly in Finder (Beta).

• Switched to a free 3GB plan.
• Faster uploads with concurrent file chunks.
• Restore files from trash.

• Rename and delete files/folders.
• Improved upload speed and reliability.
• Delete account from the app.
• Minor bug fixes and UI improvements.

• Faster and more reliable connections.
• Up to 50% faster file transfers.
• Access hiveDisk from File Explorer.

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• Faster and more reliable connections.
• Up to 50% faster file transfers.

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• Rename and delete files/folders.
• Access recently deleted files.
• Minor bug fixes and UI improvements.

• Upload files.
• Create folders for organization.

• Upload files and photos.
• Create folders for organization.

• Fixed flickering on authentication screen.
• Improved back navigation consistency.

Launch of hiveDisk for iOS with features:

• Sign in or register for a Hive account.
• View, download, and share files.
• Offline access to downloaded files.
• Monitor storage space and contributions.
• Dark and light theme switch.

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• File Provider Integration Removed: Temporarily removed iOS file provider integration.
• Faster File Management: Improved speed for moving files and folders within the app.
• Bug Fixes: General bug fixes for a smoother app experience.

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• Mobile Contribution Flow: Improved process for contributing to hiveNet from your device.
• File Offloading: Option to make downloaded files "online only" to free up space.
• Background Processes: Restored background upload and download functionality for Android 12+ devices.