Windows Installer: frostwire-7.0.4.windows.exe

MacOS Installers:
frostwire-7.0.4-x86_64.pkg (Intel)
frostwire-7.0.4-arm64.pkg (Apple Silicone)

Linux
frostwire-7.0.4.x86_64.tar.gz (Intel)
frostwire-7.0.4.arm64.tar.gz (Arm64)

What’s New

Built-in MCP Server

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FrostWire now ships with a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) server — a first for any BitTorrent client. This opens up FrostWire to the AI tooling ecosystem with 38 desktop tools across 8 categories, settings-pane controls, and client configuration support for:

• GitHub Copilot
• Codex
• Claude Desktop
• OpenCode
• Qwen
• ChatGPT Desktop

AI agents can now interact with FrostWire’s desktop functionality through a standardized protocol.

Torrent Creation: Piece Sizes Up to 128 MB

The Torrent Creation Dialog now supports piece sizes up to 128 MB (previously capped at 4 MB). When creating a torrent, the dialog automatically recommends an optimal piece size based on your total content — targeting 1,000–3,000 pieces. This dramatically reduces RAM usage when seeding large files like 4K Linux ISOs.

Per-Torrent Save Location

When selecting files to download from a torrent, the dialog now shows the current save folder with Change… and Reset to Default buttons. You can pick a custom download location for each individual torrent without changing your global default.

Per-Torrent File Priority Control

The transfer detail Files tab now gives you full control over which files to download and how much bandwidth each gets:

• “Show skipped files” checkbox — persisted globally (default ON). Skipped files appear dimmed in gray with a Download button to resume them individually.
• Priority column — right-click any file to open an 8-level popup menu (from libtorrent’s IGNORE to SEVEN). Adjust bandwidth allocation per file within a torrent without affecting the rest.
• All JNI calls for file metadata run on background threads, so the UI stays responsive even with torrents containing thousands of files.

Restart Button Dialog

When you change settings that require a restart (language, theme, network mode), FrostWire now shows a “Restart Now” / “Restart Later” dialog instead of just a passive message.

Clicking Restart Now gracefully shuts down and relaunches the app with the new settings applied.

YouTube Playlists & Channels

Pasting a YouTube channel or playlist URL now opens Telluride playlist search mode. Playlist partial results also appear correctly in the Video tab.

IP Filtering

The IP Filter settings pane is now fully wired to BTEngine — the clear and import buttons actually update the libtorrent ip_filter. The settings tab is no longer hidden.

No More UI Freezes

This release tackles the root cause of UI freezes across FrostWire. We identified and fixed 24 EDT (Event Dispatch Thread) violations that were blocking the UI during file I/O, torrent parsing, JNI calls, and dialog creation.

macOS Deadlock Fixes

• Fixed a macOS EDT deadlock in FramedDialog where AppKit held awtLock during modal JDialog creation while EDT needed it for text rendering
• Changed APPLICATION_MODAL to MODELESS in CreateTorrentDialog, SendFileProgressDialog, and EditTrackerDialog to prevent nested modal dialog deadlocks
• Added pack() before setVisible(true) in SendFileProgressDialog, EditTrackerDialog, Options dialog, and About dialog to prevent macOS awtLock contention

Off-EDT Operations

The following operations now run on background threads instead of blocking the UI:

• Theme loading at startup — Nimbus and FlatLaf Look-and-Feel initialization is now performed on the main thread before any Swing components exist, eliminating a consistent >2 second EDT freeze on every launch
• Language flag image preloading — all locale flag icons are loaded into the ResourceManager cache before the setup wizard opens, so JComboBox layout no longer triggers MediaTracker.waitForID() on the EDT during startup
• ApplicationHeader image preloading — header button background images are loaded on the main thread before MainFrame construction, preventing another MediaTracker.waitForID() stall
• IconManager initialization — moved from the EDT to the main thread during late startup tasks
• File launching via Desktop.open() — opening files with the OS default application now runs on a background thread, preventing X11 Desktop integration stalls on Linux when playing media
• Transfer detail panels (General, Trackers, Peers, Pieces) — all JNI data gathering is now off-EDT
• Native magnet URI generation — no longer blocks >2 seconds on large torrents
• Resume data generation during pause/resume — need_save_resume_data() no longer stalls transfer actions
• File progress computation — table painting no longer calls libtorrent file_progress() JNI on EDT
• File I/O and torrent parsing in library table initialization
• Directory scanning in library table updates
• Future.get() blocking in library table selection removal
• Recursive I/O guards added to DirectoryHolder.getFiles()
• Drag-and-drop file existence checks — no longer triggers file.exists() syscall on EDT
• File priority changes — all libtorrent filePriority() JNI calls run off-EDT via BackgroundQueuedExecutorService

Stability & Crash Fixes

JNI Crash Prevention

We’ve hardened the app against macOS Java 21 font-layout JNI crashes caused by malformed Unicode content:

• Sanitize and de-HTML external text across search results, transfer names, locale labels, tooltips, and renderers
• Normalize library text before Swing/Nimbus measures it, stripping Unicode format/control glyphs
• Replace LineBreakMeasurer with JTextArea preferred-size calculation in tooltip UI
• Sanitize transfer detail table strings (Files, Peers, Trackers) before Swing paints them
• Added -Dsun.java2d.fontlayout=0 JVM argument to suppress JDK 21 SunLayoutEngine JNI warning spam during SynthComboBoxUI font layout on startup

Other Critical Fixes

• Audio extraction crash: After extracting audio from a video download, selecting the newly added file in the library table could crash with IllegalArgumentException: Row index out of range if the file hadn’t been scanned yet. Added a bounds check to LimeJTable.setSelectedRow() to prevent this race condition.
• Library Audio/Video nodes empty: Clicking Audio or Video in the library tree showed no files even though the Default Save Folder displayed downloads correctly. Fixed three root causes: MediaTypeSavedFilesDirectoryHolder.getFiles() was hardcoded to return an empty array instead of the cached files; LibraryMediator.scanInternal() refused to add newly downloaded files to empty caches; and SearchByMediaTypeRunnable didn’t fall back to the torrent data directory when DIRECTORIES_TO_INCLUDE was empty.
• Shutdown hang: Added 30s timeout to LifecycleManager shutdown latch to prevent indefinite hangs
• File size precision: BTDownload.getSize() return type changed from double to long — no more precision loss above 2GB
• Library showing 0.0KB: File metadata loading now wrapped in try-catch with proper cell invalidation after background load
• Library refresh (F5): Now properly re-sorts files after async lastModified load without flooding the resort executor
• Transfer detail stale data: TransferDetailGeneral now discards stale async metadata updates when switching transfers quickly
• Piece panel sync: TransferDetailPieces now ignores late selection updates so piece counts stay in sync with the selected transfer
• Settings failures: UI notification now fires when settings load/save fails
• YCCK JPEG fix: Color inversion corrected using Adobe APP14 marker Transform field
• CreateTorrentDialog: Bottom buttons now visible on first open without requiring manual resize
• Speed limit controls: Added download/upload speed limit adjustment buttons to TransferDetailGeneral
• First-view detail panel: The transfer detail panel now populates correctly on first view. A HierarchyListener detects when the Transfers tab becomes visible and triggers an initial selection update, fixing the empty detail panel bug on first open.
• Checkbox flicker eliminated: The “Show skipped files” checkbox no longer flickers or corrupts its saved setting when toggled. Fixed a race condition between the 1-second refresh timer and user-initiated clicks.
• Checkbox lag fixed: The “Show skipped files” checkbox now responds instantly. Checkbox-initiated updates moved from the shared single-threaded BackgroundQueuedExecutorService queue to a dedicated thread (matching Android’s HIGH_PRIORITY pattern), eliminating double-queueing with the 1-second refresh timer that caused multi-second UI lag on busy transfers.
• Checkbox truly instant: The checkbox no longer re-fetches file metadata from libtorrent on every click. A cached holder list means toggling is a pure-EDT filter operation with zero JNI calls — the table updates in milliseconds even for torrents with thousands of files.
• Table refresh fixed: The Files tab now rebuilds its table with fresh data on every refresh instead of calling tableMediator.update(), which was a no-op for immutable pre-computed holder objects.
• Large torrent table freeze fixed: Replaced the per-row fireTableRowsInserted storm with a single bulk model replacement (setHolders) that fires fireTableDataChanged once. The EDT no longer freezes for seconds when updating a torrent with thousands of files.
• Torrent file listing optimized: BTDownload.getItems() no longer performs a redundant piece-checking loop on every call. For a torrent with 10,000 pieces, this eliminates 10,000 th.havePiece() JNI calls per refresh. The tracker is now initialized once and kept up-to-date by libtorrent alerts.
• Torrent switch fixed: Selecting a different transfer now correctly updates the Files tab. Replaced the broken target != btDownload guard with a monotonic sequence counter, so stale background completions are skipped without blocking legitimate torrent switches.
• Library tree missing files fixed: SearchByMediaTypeRunnable no longer skips disk search when the cache is non-empty. Files that existed on disk before startup (or in directories not covered by scanInternal) now appear correctly in Audio/Video tree nodes.
• Library path consistency fixed: FileUtils.listFiles() now returns absolute paths, ensuring cache deduplication and canonical path resolution work correctly across platforms.
• Priority popup themed: The priority popup menu now uses FrostWire’s themed SkinMenuItem/SkinMenu components for consistent dark theme rendering.
• File progress refresh: File progress percentages now update correctly after priority changes — no more stale 0% displays.

Settings Persistence

• Tip of the Day: The “Show Tips at Startup” checkbox now saves immediately when toggled. Previously, the unchecked state could be lost if the app was force-quit before the normal exit save path ran.
• Setup wizard infinite loop fixed: The wizard now saves its completion state synchronously instead of asynchronously. Previously, force-killing the JVM (e.g., IDE stop button) before the background save task executed caused the wizard to run again on next startup, which in turn reset SHOW_TOTD=true every time.
• Setup wizard no longer resets tips unconditionally: The wizard only resets “Show Tips at Startup” on actual version updates, not when it appears for other reasons (intent window, associations, etc.).

HexHivePanel Overhaul

The transfer Pieces panel (HexHivePanel) received a complete rendering overhaul:

Fixes

• Consistent hex tiling math with the fast flat-hex path for large swarms — no more overlapping piece cells
• Restored the 3D cube-shaded look while keeping corrected tiling math and off-EDT cached rendering
• Rows now wrap against the full viewport width — no more missing right-edge cubes
• No longer cancels queued renders before rasterization starts — prevents refresh starvation (blank panel)
• Coalesces rapid refresh requests through a single background render loop — 1-second detail updates no longer invalidate in-progress rendering
• Merges retained viewport batches using non-overlapping seam bands — no more moving white gaps between rendered cube rows

Performance

• Renders and publishes visible viewport cubes first — the Pieces tab paints quickly before the full scrollable bitmap finishes
• Tracks viewport movement and resizes — only renders the visible region plus directional lookahead margins instead of repainting thousands of off-screen cubes
• Retains a full-size backing bitmap and incrementally patches new viewport batches — previously drawn cubes stay visible when scrolling back
• Prioritizes a smaller visible-band render with directional buffer and shorter row batches — reduces transient blank patches while scrolling

Search & Download Improvements

• Tracker list refresh: Default tracker lists updated across desktop torrent creation, magnet URLs, and CreateTorrentDialog with current reliable public trackers (opentrackr, openbittorrent, stealth.si, exodus, torrent.eu.org, moeking, explodie, coppersurfer)
• SoundCloud search now excludes tracks not marked as downloadable — only shows content the platform explicitly allows for download
• Idope search updated to the new idope.pics domain and filters placeholder “No results returned” API responses
• MagnetDL search parser now accepts both raw JSON arrays and quoted JSON-array payloads
• SlideDownload now extracts .zip downloads with zip-slip protection
• PerformersHelper now filters hidden files alongside pad files in search results
• QuotedStringTokenizer now supports backslash quote escaping
• TorrentFileFilter display string now properly internationalized
• GloTorrents search engine removed (domain gtso.cc is parked and no longer functional)

Dependency Upgrades

Cleanup

Removed dead EDT-blocking code from BTDownloadMediator, unused utility methods, ancient try/catch hacks, Thread.sleep() scroll hacks, and dozens of stale TODO comments throughout the codebase.

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Release At A Glance

• 120 notable changes in total
• 69 fixes
• 13 improvements
• 5 new features
• 33 maintenance updates

Biggest Themes In This Release

• Much stronger playback reliability, especially for cold starts, notifications, direct-file playback, album art, queue state, and now-playing UI updates
• Better torrent and transfer stability, including previous-session restore, large torrent file lists, transfer list responsiveness, and VPN or Wi-Fi protection behavior
• Better search and download reliability for YouTube, SoundCloud, and Internet Archive
• Fewer ANRs, StrictMode violations, lifecycle crashes, and Android 12-14 compatibility issues
• Safer, more modern app infrastructure with Media3, DataStore, updated dependencies, and broad deprecated-API cleanup

New Features

• Added I2P support and I2P settings so users can route transfers through anonymous proxy infrastructure
• Added YouTube playlist URL search and playlist-aware download flow
• Added a terminal launcher for building, installing, and running FrostWire Android without Android Studio
• Added a live logcat viewer to the launcher workflow for faster debugging
• Added clearer VPN and Wi-Fi protection status feedback in the Transfers screen

Player And Library Improvements

• Migrated the music player from the old MediaPlayer stack to ExoPlayer and Media3 for more reliable playback behavior
• Migrated playback integration from RemoteControlClient to MediaSession APIs
• Adopted the standard Android media notification style with output device selector support
• Made player controls, metadata, play or pause state, repeat, and shuffle react faster
• Fixed cold-start playback issues that could restart the first song, miss metadata, or hide the system notification
• Fixed player notification behavior across next, previous, auto-advance, and direct-file playback
• Fixed direct playback for freshly downloaded audio before MediaStore indexing finishes
• Fixed album art fallback loading for direct-file playback and freshly downloaded tracks
• Fixed the elapsed-time labels and seekbar so they refresh as soon as track metadata is available
• Fixed My Music and Now Playing deletion flow on Android 11+ by using the system MediaStore delete confirmation flow
• Fixed ghost entries in Recent and Favorites after deleting songs

Transfers, Torrents, And Search

• Fixed previous-session torrent restores so old transfers reliably come back after relaunch
• Fixed large torrent file lists that could stall, ANR, or take too long to appear in Transfer Detail
• Fixed torrent status rendering that could freeze the Transfers list
• Fixed transfer rows and Transfer Detail file rows getting temporarily out of sync with live state
• Fixed transfer audio play buttons so they open FrostWire’s own player correctly
• Fixed Wi-Fi-only and VPN guard protection behavior after Android networking API changes
• Improved torrent and magnet handling from browsers and download managers
• Fixed tracker edit and remove actions when the underlying tracker list changed
• Fixed YouTube 403s, dropped headers, empty downloads, slow playback start, and file type detection issues
• Restored SoundCloud search reliability and improved filtering of results that cannot really be downloaded
• Restored Internet Archive downloads from search results

Performance And Stability

• Removed dozens of ContentResolver queries and file-system operations from the UI thread
• Eliminated multiple StrictMode violations across storage access, file opening, preference saves, and UI-triggered background work
• Fixed crashes tied to foreground-service startup, player shutdown, rejected executor tasks, and missing native torrent libraries
• Added safer handling for native jlibtorrent startup failures so the app stays usable even when the torrent engine cannot initialize
• Fixed several detached-fragment and stale-activity crashes across search, profiles, playlists, settings, and dialogs
• Fixed Android 13+ permission prompting so storage or media permissions no longer re-trigger repeatedly on resume
• Fixed shutdown path StrictMode warnings caused by reflective task finishing

Platform And Architecture Work

• Migrated app preferences from SharedPreferences to Jetpack DataStore
• Added a central configuration repository for defaults, migrations, and safer preference access
• Modernized fragment APIs, activity result flows, menu handling, notifications, and many deprecated Android platform calls
• Updated yt-dlp, Chaquopy, Python, Firebase, AndroidX, WorkManager, Coil, and other core libraries
• Removed outdated notification helpers, old media button plumbing, obsolete build flags, and unused 32-bit support
• Cleaned up legacy search engines and dead code paths that no longer reflected working services

What 3.1.1 Adds On Top Of 3.1.0

• Startup and foreground-service crash fixes
• More reliable restore of previous-session torrents
• Faster and safer Transfer Detail file loading
• Fixes for My Music deletion on Android 11+
• Fixes for now-playing clocks and seekbar updates
• Android 13+ permission prompt loop fix
• StrictMode cleanup for MainActivity shutdown

Bottom Line

3.1.1 is a cumulative stability release built on top of the major 3.1.0 modernization work. The biggest user-facing wins are smoother playback, more dependable torrent restore and transfer screens, better download reliability, and fewer Android-version-specific crashes and stalls.

This build rebuilds the music player around Media3/ExoPlayer, restores reliable standard Android media notifications, hardens YouTube and Internet Archive downloads, migrates preferences to Jetpack DataStore, modernizes VPN/Wi-Fi protection logic, and removes a long list of UI-thread bottlenecks that could lead to freezes or ANRs.

By the numbers

FrostWire for Android 3.1.0 build 771 includes 120 documented Android release-note items:

• 69 fixes
• 13 improvements
• 33 maintenance items
• 5 new features

We were able to perform 120 updates using a ton of AI compute sponsored by your donations, thank you.

There is no separate crash: bucket in the 3.1.0 changelog, but many of the fixes are crash-class or ANR-class hardening, especially around Chaquopy/yt-dlp startup, music playback transitions, DataStore persistence, MediaStore access, and deprecated Android API migrations.

Highlights, from most important to least important

1. The music player was rebuilt around ExoPlayer and Media3

This is the biggest change in the release.

FrostWire’s Android player moved from the deprecated MediaPlayer and RemoteControlClient stack to ExoPlayer / Jetpack Media3 / MediaSessionService. That migration fixed long-standing race conditions and made the player work like a current Android media app.

The result:

• a standard Android media notification instead of a fragile custom RemoteViews implementation
• output device selection in the notification for Bluetooth/Cast-style routing
• more reliable play/pause, shuffle, repeat, and metadata refresh behavior
• much better behavior during cold start, background playback, next/previous, and auto-advance transitions

2. Android media notifications now survive real playback use

The media notification work was not just a visual refresh. It fixed a whole class of playback-control failures that made background listening unreliable.

This release fixes:

• missing media notifications on Android 12+
• notification disappearance during engine-service notification refreshes
• notification loss during next/previous/auto-advance transitions
• stale Not playing state during active playback
• notification controls failing to keep metadata, cursor state, and queue state in sync
• previous-track history breaking after several songs
• playback being killed when backing out through FrostWire’s “go home” dialog

In practice, the player notification is now much closer to how people expect Spotify, YouTube Music, or Pocket Casts to behave.

3. Fresh downloads and direct-file playback now work much better

3.1.0 removes a major source of frustration around newly downloaded songs.

The app now handles audio files more intelligently before MediaStore has indexed them:

• freshly downloaded audio can start immediately instead of waiting for slow MediaStore indexing
• YouTube audio downloads now open in FrostWire instead of a third-party app
• direct-file playback no longer depends on a valid MediaStore ID
• freshly completed YouTube downloads from Transfers can replace the current song correctly
• album art fallback works even when MediaStore IDs or album IDs are not ready yet

This means FrostWire now behaves correctly in the exact window where users most often try to play a file: right after the download completes.

4. YouTube download reliability was substantially hardened

The YouTube pipeline got a deep reliability pass.

Notable fixes include:

• fixing the Chaquopy/yt-dlp startup crash path caused by Android-incompatible subprocess behavior
• threading per-format http_headers through the full download pipeline so requests keep the headers YouTube expects
• preventing malformed headers from dropping all subsequent headers
• treating non-2xx responses as failures so FrostWire no longer leaves behind misleading 0-byte files
• improving browser-like default headers in the OkHttp wrapper

This release also updates the Python/Chaquopy environment and the yt_dlp integration so Android playback and downloading are much less brittle.

5. Search and download sources are more dependable again

Several search and download integrations were repaired or improved:

• SoundCloud search was restored by validating remote credentials before caching and falling back safely when necessary
• SoundCloud result filtering was corrected to match real downloadable/streamable behavior
• Internet Archive downloads from search results were restored, including nested archive paths for composite crawled results
• YouTube playlist URL search was added, with playlist partial-result support in Telluride
• FrostWire is now offered more reliably for .torrent files and magnet links from browsers and download managers

The common theme is less silent failure and better handoff from search results into actual playback or downloads.

6. Preferences and settings were modernized with Jetpack DataStore

This release migrates FrostWire away from SharedPreferences to Jetpack DataStore, with a central configuration repository and safer default handling.

Benefits include:

• atomic preference writes
• safer migration from older installs
• less risk of preference corruption or type mismatch crashes
• settings writes moved off the UI thread to reduce ANR risk
• a single source of truth for defaults and volatile preference resets

This is one of the most important under-the-hood changes in 3.1.0, even though it is less visible than the player work.

7. UI freezes, disk I/O, and ContentResolver work were pushed off the main thread

A large part of 3.1.0 is Android hygiene work that directly affects responsiveness.

The release removes:

• 38 ContentResolver.query() calls from the UI thread
• 12 disk I/O operations from the UI thread
• 9 unnecessary async roundtrips for simple in-memory reads

It also fixes multiple StrictMode violations across music, transfers, suggestions, settings, and file opening flows.

These are the kinds of changes that make the app feel less fragile even when they are not visible as a single headline feature.

8. VPN Guard and Wi-Fi Only protections were updated for modern Android APIs

Networking protections had been weakened by deprecated Android APIs.

3.1.0 fixes this by:

• migrating network monitoring from deprecated broadcast-based connectivity APIs to NetworkCallback
• restoring correct Wi-Fi Only behavior
• restoring correct VPN Guard behavior
• adding faster periodic protection-state monitoring
• surfacing transfer-screen indicators when protections pause downloads

This is important correctness work for anyone relying on FrostWire to respect network constraints.

9. Transfers, My Music, and deletion flows were cleaned up

Several library and transfer-list correctness bugs were fixed:

• transfer rows and transfer detail file lists now refresh against the correct live state
• transfer audio play buttons now open the same player flow used by My Music
• deleting songs no longer leaves ghost entries in Recent/Favorites
• 0-byte broken downloads are now filtered out of Recent
• track deletion avoids a lifecycle-related NullPointerException

This reduces a class of bugs where FrostWire appeared to “undo” the user’s action because the UI reloaded stale data too early.

10. New power-user and privacy features were added

The release also adds a few meaningful new capabilities:

• I2P network integration for anonymous proxy support
• I2P settings UI under Settings > Advanced
• frostwire_launcher.py TUI to build, install, run, and inspect the app without Android Studio
• live logcat viewing from the launcher

These are not the core reason 3.1.0 matters, but they make the build more capable for both advanced users and developers.

11. Android compatibility and dependency modernization continued

This build also includes a broad modernization sweep:

• EngineIntentService moved away from deprecated JobIntentService
• deprecated fragment/activity/notification APIs were migrated across the app
• old custom media notification plumbing was removed in favor of Media3
• Gradle/AGP/Python/build tooling and multiple Android dependencies were updated
• search and media helper code was cleaned up and consolidated

That maintenance work matters because much of the 3.1.0 stability gain comes from removing old code paths that modern Android no longer treats kindly.

Types of work in 3.1.0

This release is not just “a player update.” It spans several categories:

• Playback architecture modernization: MediaPlayer -> ExoPlayer/Media3, MediaSessionService, notification/output controls
• Playback correctness fixes: queue sync, metadata refresh, previous/next behavior, cold-start playback, direct-file playback
• Download hardening: yt-dlp/Chaquopy reliability, YouTube headers, 0-byte download prevention, archive.org result downloads
• Search/source fixes: SoundCloud, Internet Archive, YouTube playlist URLs, intent filters for torrents/magnets
• Settings/persistence modernization: SharedPreferences -> Jetpack DataStore, safer migrations, centralized defaults
• Responsiveness and ANR prevention: main-thread query and disk-I/O removal, StrictMode cleanup, fewer async hops
• Network protection correctness: Wi-Fi Only, VPN Guard, and modern connectivity monitoring
• Developer and power-user tooling: I2P support, launcher TUI, live logcat

Why 3.1.0 matters

FrostWire for Android 3.1.0 build 771 matters because it fixes the seams between searching, downloading, and actually using media on a modern Android device.

Before this release, the most visible pain points were exactly where users notice breakage fastest: fresh downloads not opening correctly, notifications disappearing, playback controls getting stuck, settings writes freezing the UI, and modern Android API changes quietly breaking network protections or media behavior.

This build addresses those pain points directly and moves the app onto a much healthier foundation.

This update focuses on critical stability improvements, memory management, and the initial infrastructure for I2P integration. We’ve also addressed several UI bugs and search logic inconsistencies to provide a smoother user experience.

Windows:
frostwire-7.0.3.windows.exe

MacOS:
frostwire-7.0.3-x86_64.pkg
frostwire-7.0.3-arm64.pkg

Linux:
frostwire-7.0.3.x86_64.tar.gz
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New Features

• I2P Integration: Added the foundational configuration infrastructure for I2P, including a dedicated UI settings panel and registration within the options dialog
• JDK 26: Updated to JDK 26 bundled runtime
• Telluride Build 44: Latest Telluride Video Downloader improvements

Bug Fixes & Stability

• Memory Leak Prevention: Implemented bounds on previously unbounded image and icon caches to stop excessive memory consumption
• Crash Fix: Resolved a specific crash that occurred when users pasted non-video URLs into the search bar
• Linux Improvements: Fixed persistent tray icon issues specifically for users on KDE Plasma (#845)
• Search Logic: Fixed the “Search Tools” filter and overhauled the logic to ensure all search filters now work independently and accurately
• I2P Configuration: Fixed I2PPaneItem return value for applyOptions to ensure settings are saved correctly

UI/UX Refinements

• Speed Accuracy: Fixed a calculation error in the Peers Tab; download/upload speeds are now correctly converted from bytes/s to KB/s for easier reading

Note: This release is marked with High Urgency due to the memory leak and crash fixes. Users are encouraged to update immediately to ensure application stability.

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About FrostWire

FrostWire is a free, open-source BitTorrent client and media player that has been actively developed since 2004. This release continues our commitment to stability, performance, and user privacy with the addition of I2P infrastructure support.

Full Changelog: View on GitHub

Whether you are a casual downloader or a power user, 7.0.2 brings a more responsive, cleaner, and safer experience to your desktop.

Stay Protected: New improved VPN-Drop Protection

The headline feature of this release is the VPN-Drop Protection. In the world of BitTorrent, maintaining a secure connection is paramount. We’ve added a fail-safe to ensure your real IP address is never accidentally exposed.

Quick Toggle: You’ll notice a new checkbox in the status bar. This allows you to instantly enable or disable VPN-Drop Protection.

Automatic Pausing: If this setting is on and your VPN disconnects, FrostWire will automatically pause all BitTorrent transfers.

Smart Alerts: FrostWire now checks for an active VPN connection when you start a new download, open a .torrent file, or paste a magnet link. If you aren’t protected, a dialog will alert you before the transfer begins.

Performance First: We’ve optimized the logic behind the scenes (using a new VPNDropGuard system) to ensure that checking your VPN status won’t lag your computer or freeze the interface.

Better Search, Faster Results

We’ve overhauled how FrostWire sorts your search results to help you find the highest quality files in less time.

Relevance First: Search results are now prioritized by keyword matches first, followed by seed counts and popularity. This ensures that the most relevant and “healthy” files stay at the top of your list.

Bug Fix: We’ve squashed a bug where seed counts were occasionally disappearing from the search UI. You’ll now have full visibility into the health of every file before you click download.

Clean & Compact UI

We believe a powerful tool should also be a beautiful one. FrostWire 7.0.2 features a more compact status bar layout. By reducing spacing and using a smaller font for the VPN indicators, we’ve freed up screen real estate while still keeping your vital connection stats front and center.

There is even a handy, clickable “VPN” link in the status bar that takes you directly to information on how to better protect your privacy.

Changelog Highlights:

Improved: Search result sorting (Keyword relevance > Seeds/Popularity).

New: VPN-Drop protection checkbox in the status bar.

New: VPN status checks when starting downloads or opening magnet links.

Fix: Resolved issue with disappearing seed counts in search results.

Optimization: All VPN-related logic moved to background threads to prevent UI blocking.

UI: Minimalist spacing for VPN and status indicators.

This release focuses on making sure the app starts correctly, downloads reliably, and accurately reports the status of your transfers.

What’s Fixed in Build 768?

Fixing the “Error” Status Bug

Many users reported that newly started torrents would immediately show an “Error” status even when the download was healthy. We found that the app was occasionally reading from an outdated status cache. We’ve implemented a fix to invalidate that cache immediately upon starting a transfer, ensuring you see the actual download progress instead of a false error.

Solving Initialization Crashes

We’ve eliminated two major race conditions that occurred during the app’s startup sequence:

• Port 0 Binding Failure: Previously, the BitTorrent engine (BTEngine) would sometimes try to start before your settings were loaded, causing it to fail by trying to connect to “Port 0.”
• Session Initialization: We’ve ensured the ConfigurationManager now blocks and finishes loading preferences before the engine starts, preventing session-related crashes.

Restoring Search-to-Download Functionality

Following our recent search architecture consolidation, some results from popular sources (like TPB, 1337X, and MagnetDL) weren’t being recognized as torrents.

• We have added support for the new CompositeFileSearchResult interface.
• This ensures that when you click a search result, the download starts immediately as intended.

Maintenance & Core Updates

We have refreshed our core dependencies to ensure maximum compatibility with the latest Android devices:

• yt-dlp Updated to 2025.12.08: Essential for high-speed cloud video downloads.
• Gradle Plugin 8.13.2: Optimized build performance.
• Library Updates: Updated Firebase BOM (v34.7.0), AndroidX ExifInterface (v1.4.2), and SwipeRefreshLayout (v1.2.0).

How to Update

• Direct Download: Visit FrostWire.com to download the latest APK directly.

If you’ve been having trouble with downloads not starting or seeing unexpected errors in your transfer list, this update is highly recommended. Thank you for helping us make FrostWire better by reporting these issues!

Happy New Year and Happy Downloading!
— The FrostWire Team

Today, we’re proud to introduce FrostWire 7

Download FrostWire 7 today.

A massive leap forward. A brand-new era for the app.
Not a facelift — an entirely new heart.

A New BitTorrent Engine for a New Decade

Under the hood, FrostWire 7 is powered by jlibtorrent 2.0:
two years of engineering, hundreds of optimizations, and native support for BitTorrent v2.

What that means to you:

• Faster swarm performance
• Better integrity checking
• More resilient downloading
• Hybrid v1+v2 torrents that “just work”
• Optimized disk I/O for modern hardware

This is the biggest peer-to-peer core upgrade in FrostWire’s history.

No More Ads. No Bundled Garbage. Just Open Source.

We’re done with the distractions.

• 0% third-party ads
• 0% bundled installer offers
• 100% free & open-source

FrostWire is now fully community-supported — donations and optional VPN referrals keep the lights on.
The app belongs to users again.

If you believe in a world where software is free because it is free — we’d love your help.

The Search Experience Rebuilt From Scratch

We demolished our legacy search architecture and rebuilt the engine to be leaner and faster:

• Up to 50% less memory allocation
• New performers like Knaben and TorrentCSV
• Far quicker result rendering
• Smarter I/O scheduling so search doesn’t freeze the UI

Search feels snappy again — even on older systems.

FrostWire 7 Starts Faster and Stays Smooth

A huge part of this cycle focused on eliminating UI freezes and making startup feel instant. We pushed expensive tasks off the main UI thread — all 19+ offenders fixed.

Benefits you’ll feel right away:

• Launch in seconds, not ages
• Smooth scrolling through huge torrent lists
• Zero-stall layout rendering
• More responsive search result interaction

We want FrostWire to be a fast desktop app, not “a Java app that runs like one.”

Smarter Packaging: Simpler Installs, Broader Linux Support

This release also marks a major cleanup in how FrostWire ships across platforms.

Linux: One Package to Run Them All

We’ve moved away from distro-specific packaging like .deb and .rpm. They constantly forced us into whack-a-mole compatibility battles across dozens of flavors.

Instead, FrostWire 7 now ships as:

• Linux x86_64 .tar.gz
• Linux ARM64 .tar.gz (yes, Raspberry Pi users and macOS with Apple Silicon on UTM containers — finally!)

Just unpack and run:

./frostwire

Or choose a full installation so your desktop environment recognizes FrostWire automatically:

./install.sh

You can remove it just as easily:

./uninstall.sh

Tested across GNOME, KDE, XFCE, Cinnamon — everywhere Linux thrives.

One archive. All Linux. Zero drama.

macOS: The .pkg Era

We’ve retired the old .dmg drag-and-drop days.
FrostWire for macOS now uses a modern .pkg installer:

• Double-click
• Follow the dialog
• Done

No more wondering where the app actually landed.

Less is More — Media Player Removed

FrostWire 7 no longer ships with its own audio/video player.

Why?

• Less binary bloat
• Less CPU/memory footprint
• Less maintenance overhead

Your OS already has a media player — and usually a better one.
So now playback just hands off to the default app.

More focus, fewer bundled components.

And Thousands of Under-the-Radar Improvements

Cleaner codebase.
Modern libraries.
Better diagnostics.
Safer crypto.
New hashing support.
Countless bug fixes from years of backlog.

We even finally removed legacy Azureus code that had been haunting the repo since the early 2000s.

FrostWire 7 is the most stable, modern, and maintainable version we have ever shipped.

Built by and for the Open-Source Peer-to-Peer Movement

FrostWire 7 is more than just revision numbers and changelog entries — it’s a statement:

Decentralized file sharing deserves fast, transparent, user-owned tools.
No corporate lock-in. No telemetry farms. No crypto-mining in the background.
Just freedom to share.

If that vision resonates with you…

• Star us on GitHub
• Submit code
• Help test betas
• Donate if you can

Every bit of support helps keep the project alive and independent.

Welcome to the Future of FrostWire

Download FrostWire 7 today.
Rejoin the swarm.
Let’s keep building an internet that cannot be censored.

The Future is Peer-to-Peer.

frostwire (7.0.0) stable; urgency=high

• New:Powered by Jlibtorrent 2.0.12.5 with bittorrent 2.0 support and hundreds of optimizations
• New:Dynamic SoundCloud client ID and app version fetching from remote server for uninterrupted service
• New:TorrentCSV search performer
• New:Knaben Database Search Performer
• New:Partial selection file dialog now allows shift-click to select ranges of files in torrents
• New:settings panel to pick location for .torrent files
• New:FlatLaf light theme
• New:Header bar rearranged, search bar goes to the center, nav buttons on the left, FW Logo first
• New:Torrent Transfer > Advanced > Check local data feature. If a file belonging to a torrent is now on disk it can be force checked
• New:Audio and video playback now uses the operating system’s default media player instead of custom player infrastructure
• New:Strict EDT Mode to catch long running tasks stalling event dispatch thread
• EDT freeze:Comprehensive startup performance overhaul – defer heavy class loading and I/O to prevent EDT blocking during initialization (19 EDT violations fixed)
• EDT freeze:ResourceManager uses deferred image loading instead of synchronous MediaTracker to avoid blocking on image I/O
• EDT freeze:LibraryCoverArtPanel defers component listener initialization with SwingUtilities.invokeLater()
• EDT freeze:SearchMediator uses lazy singleton pattern with deferred SearchResultDisplayer creation
• EDT freeze:MPlayerInstance.runCommand() moved to background thread to avoid Process.waitFor() blocking EDT
• EDT freeze:SearchResultDisplayer creation deferred with placeholder component to avoid class loading file I/O during tab initialization
• EDT freeze:SplashWindow preloads OS icons during initialization to avoid file I/O during paint operations
• EDT freeze:StatusLine defers bandwidth label icon loading to background EDT cycle using SwingUtilities.invokeLater()
• EDT freeze:ApplicationHeader defers MediaPlayerComponent creation with placeholder panel to prevent class loading during startup
• EDT freeze:MainFrame defers expensive minimum size calculations to background thread – prevents 2+ second EDT blocking from cascading layout calculations
• EDT freeze:AbstractTab implements lazy icon loading to defer tab icon loading via SwingUtilities.invokeLater() on first getIcon() call
• EDT freeze:SearchResultActionsRenderer defers 5 action button icons (play, download, details, speaker) via lazy static initialization with ensureIconsLoaded()
• EDT freeze:AbstractActionsRenderer defers 3 action button icons (play, download, share) via lazy static initialization with ensureIconsLoaded()
• EDT freeze:SourceRenderer defers 7 source icons (soundcloud, archive.org, tpb, zooqle, magnetdl, default, 1337x) via lazy static initialization with ensureIconsLoaded()
• EDT freeze:TransferActionsRenderer defers 2 action button icons (play, share) via lazy static initialization with ensureIconsLoaded()
• EDT freeze:TransferSeedingRenderer defers 2 seeding icons (seed, loading) via lazy static initialization with ensureIconsLoaded()
• EDT freeze:TransferDetailFilesActionsRenderer defers 2 file action icons (play, share) via lazy static initialization with ensureIconsLoaded()
• EDT freeze:PaymentOptionsRenderer defers 4 payment method icons (bitcoin_enabled, bitcoin_disabled, paypal_enabled, paypal_disabled) via lazy static initialization
• EDT freeze:LogoPanel defers logo_header icon loading via SwingUtilities.invokeLater() with placeholder label
• EDT freeze:MediaButton defers button icon loading (up and down icons) via SwingUtilities.invokeLater() in loadIcons() method
• EDT freeze:LimeJFrame defers window icon loading via SwingUtilities.invokeLater() in loadWindowIcon() method
• Performance:These EDT fixes significantly improve startup time and responsiveness, especially on resource-constrained systems and older hardware
• Performance:Search architecture optimizations – 25-50% reduction in memory allocations
• Performance:SizeParser utility consolidates duplicate implementations, 200+ lines of code eliminated
• Performance:SearchMatcher memory optimization reduces garbage collection pressure by 25%
• Performance:YT pattern static initialization and string operation optimization
• Maintenance:SearchTimeoutException provides better diagnostics with performer and domain context
• Maintenance:Search package hierarchy flattened, V2 package consolidated
• Removed:TorrentDownloads search performer (site offline permanently)
• Removed:BTDigg search performer (protected by Cloudflare, unable to reliably parse search results)
• Maintenance:mplayer not available in linux warning can now not be shown ever again
• Removed:Torlock search performer (old site is down, new site is malicious)
• Removed:LimeTorrents search performer
• Maintenance:MacEventHandler is now compatible with JDK 23 and JDK 24
• Maintenance:Archive.org search
• Maintenance:GloTorrents search
• Maintenance:Idope search
• Maintenance:MagnetDL search
• Crash: fixed NPE in MultilineToolTip.updateUI() when switching from Synth L&F
• Removed:FrostWire Media Player custom built-in audio/video player (fwplayer binaries for Windows/macOS/Linux)
• Removed:MPlayer integration code and process management for audio playback
• Removed:Player settings panel and configuration options
• Removed:Playback state tracking and speaker icon indicators in UI components (TransferActionsRenderer, LibraryFilesTableDataLine, SearchResultActionsRenderer, etc.)
• Removed:Speaker icon assets (speaker.png, speaker_light.png)
• EDT freeze:moved media checks off EDT; coalesce selection; add EDT I/O guard
• EDT freeze: Fix in TransferDetailFiles by moving heavy I/O to background thread, would stall app when opening large torrents on startup
• Cleanup:removed all remnants of azureus source code
• Optimization:PerformersHelper.sanitize() 8.8x speed gains in title normalization by not using a regex and instead simple string replacements
• Fixed:logic bug in PerformersHelper.countMatchedTokens()
• Cleanup:apple libdispatch removal
• Cleanup:deprecated iTunes integration removed after cleanups. Users can manage their own playlists on Apple Music.
• New: libtorrent::set_piece_hashes_posix_disk_io to avoid SIGSEGV/SIGBUS leaks to macos when creating torrents
• Crash:don’t crash if a null set_piece_hashes_listener is passed to set_piece_hashes_ex
• Crash:StatusLine seedingStatusButton.getText()
• Crash:ConcurrentModificationException in Ssl$FWHostnameVerifier
• Cleanup:Remove unused sun.awt.X11 classes (linux)
• Maintenance:fix javadoc errors, javadoc cleanup
• Maintenance:all license headers are consistent with GPL 3.0
• Maintenance:simplified donations buttons in status bar to a single ‘Donate’ button
• Maintenance:added don’t show me again for linux warning when mplayer isn’t found
• Maintenance:fwplayer_osx.arm64 rebuilt with OpenSSL 3.5.3 support
• Speed-up:reuse OkHttpClient instances to unlock connection pooling and reduce GC pressure
• Speed-up:Cache torrent-search date parsers to eliminate per-result SimpleDateFormat allocations
• Speed-up:Use buffered I/O for large transfers in OkHttpClientWrapper.save and ZipUtils.unzip. Up to 96% CPU savings in sys write calls, 30-50% reduction in CPU during I/O operations, search results should come out a lot faster
• Speed-up:Optimize Levenshtein distance allocation footprint in PerformersHelper fuzzy matching
• Speed-up:Optimize hot paths for string sanitizers – eliminate regex compilation overhead in search and scrapes (UrlUtils and StringUtils)
• Speed-up:Optimize hot paths for Logger, ThreadPool, and collection sizing
• Speed-up:Refactor SearchManager tasks to Runnable and remove Thread.yield() from hot path
• Fixed:thread leak and data race in UrlUtils.getFastestMirrorDomain
• EDT freeze:Comprehensive fix for EDT violations in transfers UI with multiple optimization layers
• EDT freeze:Move BTDownloadModel.refresh() to background thread to prevent EDT blocking during model updates
• EDT freeze:Add debouncing to BTDownloadDataLine.update() to prevent rapid successive JNI calls
• EDT freeze:Throttle TransferActionsRenderer state checks to 200ms intervals during table rendering
• EDT freeze:Move clearable downloads check to background thread in BTDownloadMediator.doRefresh()
• EDT freeze:Add count caching to BTDownloadModel with background updates every 500ms
• EDT freeze:Cache active uploads for hidden downloads in BTDownloadRowFilteredModel
• EDT freeze:Use cached transfer state instead of expensive JNI calls in button state updates
• jlibtorrent:libraries are now compiled with C++20 (ming/windows with C++2a which is the same)
• jlibtorrent:g++-9 upgraded to g++-11 for linux build
• jlibtorrent:new Sha256Hash::swig()
• jlibtorrent:new SessionManager::find(Sha256Hash) and SessionManager::find(TorrentInfo) methods
• jlibtorrent:built with android NDK r28c with 16K page size support
• Android 64-bit binaries are compiled to have 16KB max-page-size
• jlibtorrent:New com.frostwire:jlibtorrent- maven packages for easier integration with gradle/maven
• jlibtorrent:new torrent_handle::get_resume_data() : add_torrent_params
• jlibtorrent:new torrent_handle::get_resume_data(resume_data_flags_t flags) : add_torrent_params
• jlibtorrent:new settings_pack.int_types i2p_inbound_length_variance
• jlibtorrent:new settings_pack.int_types i2p_outbound_length_variance
• jlibtorrent:Jar built with JDK 17 – JAVA_17 compatibility
• jlibtorrentBoost 1.88.0 upgrade
• jlibtorrent:OpenSSL 3.5.2 upgrade (from 1.1.1t)
• jlibtorrent:Upgraded SWIG to 4.3.1
• jlibtorrent:Gradle 9.0.0
• dev:junit upgraded from 4.13.1 -> 4.13.2
• lt:add option to send host header in HTTP proxy CONNECT command
• lt:cache DNS failures for a shorter time
• lt:file_renamed_alert is always posted, regardless of alert mask
• lt:add feature to request resume data synchronously
• lt:don’t leak file descriptors to child processes (O_CLOEXEC)
• lt:optimize the utp resend
• lt:optimize tracker announcements
• lt:fix handling of invalid filenames
• lt:add support for I2CP inbound.lengthVariance and outbound.lengthVariance tunnel settings
• lt:validate add_torrent_params::save_path at run-time
• lt:use stricter rules for what filenames are valid on Android
• lt:fix applying IP filter to DHT traffic (HanabishiRecca)
• lt:fix race condition when cancelling requests after becoming a seed
• lt:fix performance bug in the file pool, evicting MRU instead of LRU (HanabishiRecca)
• lt:fix bug where file_progress could sometimes be reported as >100%
• jlibtorrent:BDecodeNode: hasList, hasDict, hasString, hasInt, getList, getDict, getString, getInt
• lt:limit piece size in torrent creator
• lt:don’t hint FADV_RANDOM on posix systems. May improve seeding performance
• lt:allow boost connect while checking resume data if no_verify_files flag is set
• lt:fix BEP-40 peer priority for IPv6
• lt:fix file pre-allocation when changing file priority (HanabishiRecca)
• jlibtorrent:SWIG interface files have been modularized for better maintainability and readability
• jlibtorrent:Added missing alert types
• jlibtorrent:Introduced typed_bitfield template
• jlibtorrent:Operator renaming for Java compatibility
• jlibtorrent:Included boost_system_error_code.i
• jlibtorrent:Added prepare-macos.sh script
• jlibtorrent:Updated run-swig.sh script
• jlibtorrent:Set TORRENT_ABI_VERSION=4
• jlibtorrent:Libtorrent updated to RC_2_0 (rev:2ab8fedabb7716947edc77958da6d0b5e1040df9)
• jlibtorrent:Android NDK r26d (LTS) upgrade (from r25c)
• jlibtorrent:Added --swig-only and --build-only options to swig/build scripts
• jlibtorrent:Added prepare-macos.sh script for macOS build setup
• jlibtorrent:Updated run-swig.sh script for improved SWIG processing
• jlibtorrent:Enhanced exception handling in SWIG interfaces
• jlibtorrent:Fixed issues in file_storage.hpp and ip_filter.hpp
• jlibtorrent:Adjusted build flags and macros for Boost and libtorrent compatibility
• jlibtorrent:Enabled SWIG directors for specific classes
• lt:fix uTP issue where closing the connection could corrupt the payload
• lt:apply DSCP/TOS to sockets before initiating the TCP connection
• lt:assume copy_file_range() exists on linux (unless old glibc)
• lt:fix issue where set_piece_deadline() did not correctly post read_piece_alert
• lt:fix integer overflow in piece picker
• lt:torrent_status::num_pieces counts pieces passed hash check, as documented
• lt:check settings_pack::max_out_request_queue before performance alert
• lt:allow on_unknown_torrent method in the absence of active torrents (new plugin feature added)
• lt:add feature to async_move_storage() to not move files
• lt:fix reject resume data if it contains mismatching info hashes
• lt:fix clear the candidate_cache when clear peer_list
• lt:fix missing python converter for dht::announce_flags_t
• lt:fix issue with web seed connections when they close and re-open
• lt:fallocate() not supported is not a fatal error
• lt:fix proxying of IPv6 connections via IPv4 proxy
• lt:treat CGNAT address range as local IPs
• lt:add stricter checking of piece layers when loading torrents
• lt:add stricter checking of v1 and v2 hashes being consistent
• lt:cache failed DNS lookups as well as successful ones
• lt:add an i2p torrent state to control interactions with clear swarms
• lt:fix i2p SAM protocol parsing of quoted messages
• lt:expose i2p peer destination in peer_info
• lt:fix i2p tracker announces
• lt:fix issue with read_piece() stopping torrent on pieces not yet downloaded
• lt:improve handling of allow_i2p_mixed setting to work for magnet links
• lt:fix web seed request for renamed single-file torrents
• lt:fix issue where web seeds could disappear from resume data
• lt:extend save_resume with additional conditional flags
• lt:fix issue with retrying trackers in tiers > 0
• lt:fix last_upload and last_download resume data fields to use posix time
• lt:improve error messages for no_connect_privileged_ports, by untangle it from the port filter
• lt:fix I2P issue introduced in 2.0.0
• lt:add async tracker status query, post_trackers()
• lt:add async torrent status query, post_status()
• lt:support loading version 2 of resume data format
• lt:fix issue with odd piece sizes
• lt:add async piece availability query, post_piece_availability()
• lt:add async download queue query, post_download_queue()
• lt:add async file_progress query, post_file_progress()
• lt:add async peer_info query, post_peer_info()
• lt:fix uTP streams timing out instead of closing cleanly
• lt:add write_torrent_file_buf() overload for generating .torrent files
• lt:add create_torrent::generate_buf() function to generate into a buffer
• lt:fix copy_file when the file ends with a sparse region
• lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
• lt:fix trackers being stuck after session pause/resume
• lt:fix bug in hash_picker with empty files
• lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
• lt:add option to not memory map files below a certain size
• lt:settings_pack now returns default values when queried for missing settings
• lt:fix copy_file fall-back when SEEK_HOL/SEEK_DATA is not supported
• lt:improve error reporting from file copy and move
• lt:tweak pad file placement to match reference implementation (tail-padding)
• lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle’s algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
• lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
• lt:uTP performance, don’t send redundant deferred ACKs
• lt:support incoming SOCKS5 packets with hostnames as source address, for UDP trackers
• lt:ignore duplicate network interface change notifications on linux
• lt:fix total_want/want accounting when forcing a recheck
• lt:fix merging metadata with magnet links added on top of existing torrents
• lt:add torrent_flag to default all file priorities to dont_download
• lt:fix &so= feature in magnet links
• lt:improve compatibility of SOCKS5 UDP ASSOCIATE
• lt:fix madvise range for flushing cache in mmap_storage
• lt:open files with no_cache set in O_SYNC mode~
• lt:fix issue in use of copy_file_range() on linux
• lt:avoid open-file race in the file_view_pool
• lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
• lt:fix issue with duplicate hybrid torrent via separate v1 and v2 magnet links
• lt:added new function to load torrent files, load_torrent_*()
• lt:support sync_file_range() on linux
• lt:fix issue in write_torrent_file() when file size is exactly piece size
• lt:fix file_num_blocks() and file_num_pieces() for empty files
• lt:add new overload to make_magnet_uri()
• lt:add missing protocol version to tracker_reply_alert and tracker_error_alert
• lt:fix privilege issue with SetFileValidData()
• lt:add asynchronous overload of torrent_handle::add_piece()
• lt:default to a single hashing thread, for full checks
• lt:Fix bug when checking files and the first piece is invalid
• lt:fix issue creating a v2 torrent from torrent_info containing an empty file
• lt:make recheck files also update which files use partfile
• lt:add write_through disk_io_write_mode, which flushes pieces to disk immediately
• lt:improve copy file function to preserve sparse regions (when supported)
• lt:add function to truncate over-sized files part of a torrent
• lt:fix directory creation on windows shared folders
• lt:add flag to make add_files() not record file attributes
• lt:deprecate (unused) allow_partial_disk_writes settings
• lt:fix disk-full error reporting in mmap_disk_io
• lt:fixed similar-torrents feature for v2 torrents
• lt:fix potential unbounded recursion in add_completed_job, in disk I/O
• lt:deprecated (unused) volatile_read_cache setting
• lt:fix part files being marked as hidden on window
• lt:on windows, explicitly flush memory mapped files periodically
• lt:fix build with WolfSSL
• lt:fix issue where incoming uTP connections were not accepted over SOCKS5
• lt:fix several issues in handling of checking files of v2 torrents, esp. from magnet links
• lt:make the token limit when parsing metadata from magnet files configurable
• lt:fix issue with stalled pieces on disk full errors
• lt:fix missing python binding for file_progress_flags
• lt:fix torrent_file_with_hashes() to fail when we don’t have the piece layers
• lt:restore path character encoding conversion for non UTF-8 locales on linux
• lt:fix use-after-free bug in make_magnet_uri
• lt:add write_torrent_file() to produce a .torrent file from add_torrent_params
• lt:allow loading v2 .torrent files without piece layer
• lt:fix issue with adding v2 torrents with invalid file root hash
• lt:fix piece picker bug causing double-picks with prefer-contiguous enabled
• lt:expose session_params in python bindings
• lt:fix (deprecated) use of add_torrent_params::info_hash
• lt:fix issue creating and loading v2 torrents with empty files. Improves conformance to BEP52 reference implementation
• lt:add new torrent_file_with_hashes() which includes piece layers for creating .torrent files
• lt:add file_prio_alert, posted when file priorities are updated
• lt:fix issue where set_piece_hashes() would not propagate file errors
• lt:add missing python binding for event_t
• lt:add work-around for systems without fseeko() (such as Android)
• lt:add convenience header libtorrent/libtorrent.hpp
• lt:increase default max_allowed_in_request_queue
• lt:fix loading non-ascii filenames on windows with torrent_info constructor (2.0 regression)
• lt:add std::hash<> specialization for info_hash_t
• lt:fix integer overflow in hash_picker and properly restrict max file sizes in torrents
• lt:strengthen SSRF mitigation for web seeds
• lt:add v1() and v2() functions to torrent_info
• lt:fix piece_layers() to work for single-piece files
• lt:fix python binding regression in session constructor flags
• lt:fix unaligned piece requests in mmap_storage
• lt:improve client_data_t ergonomics
• lt:fix issue with concurrent access to part files
• lt:fix attribute in single-file v2 torrent creation
• lt:fix padding for empty files in v2 torrent creation
• lt:add function to ask a file_storage whether it’s v2 or not
• lt:fix mtime field when creating single-file v2 torrents
• lt:fix performance regression in checking files
• lt:disable use of SetFileValidData() by default (windows). A new setting allows enabling it
• lt:dropped dependency on iconv
• lt:deprecate set_file_hash() in torrent creator, as it’s superceded by v2 torrents
• lt:deprecate mutable access to info_section in torrent_info
• lt:removed deprecated lazy_entry/lazy_bdecode
• lt:stats_alert deprecated
• lt:remove bittyrant choking algorithm
• lt:update userdata in add_torrent_params to be type-safe and add to torrent_handle
• lt:add ip_filter to session_params
• lt:added support for wolfSSL for SHA-1 hash and HTTPS (no Torrents over SSL)
• lt:requires OpenSSL minimum version 1.0.0 with SNI support
• lt:deprecated save_state() and load_state() on session in favour of new
• lt:write_session_params() and read_session_params()
• lt:added support for BitTorrent v2 (see docs/upgrade_to_2.0.html)
• lt:create_torrent() pad_file_limit parameter removed
• lt:create_torrent() merkle- and optimize-alignment flags removed
• lt:merkle_tree removed from add_torrent_params
• lt:announce_entry expose information per v1 and v2 info-hash announces
• lt:deprecated sha1_hash info_hash members on torrent_removed_alert,
• lt:torrent_deleted_alert, torrent_delete_failed_alert and add_torrent_params
• lt:undeprecate error_file_metadata for torrent errors related to its metadata
• lt:remove support for adding a torrent under a UUID (used for previous RSS support)
• lt:remove deprecated feature to add torrents by file:// URL
• lt:remove deprecated feature to download .torrent file from URL
• lt:requires boost >= 1.66 to build
• lt:update networking API to networking TS compatible boost.asio
• lt:overhauled disk I/O subsystem to use memory mapped files (where available)
• lt:libtorrent now requires C++14 to build
• lt:added support for GnuTLS for HTTPS and torrents over SSL
• lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
• lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
• lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
• lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle’s algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
• lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
• lt:uTP performance, don’t send redundant deferred ACKs
• lt:fix wanted_done/done accounting when force-rechecking
• lt:expose userdata via torrent_handle (back-port from 2.0)
• lt:fix renaming of filenames that are too long for the filesystem
• lt:made UPnP and LSD code avoid using select_reactor (to work around an issue on windows in boost.asio < 1.80)

Core Principle Change: Zero Ads and Tracking

The most significant change is our commitment to a truly private experience:

• Complete Ad Removal: We have permanently eliminated all third-party ads and advertising tracking of any kind.
• Distraction-Free Search: Search is now optimized for speed and focus, with the distraction-free mode enabled by default.

Performance & Stability: Upgrading the Core Engine

We’ve integrated the new jlibtorrent 2.0.12.7, bringing hundreds of bug fixes and next-generation features:

New Features

• BitTorrent v2 Protocol Support: Full support for the modern v2 and hybrid v1/v2 protocols.
• New Search Sources: Added Knaben and TorrentCSV search performers for more results.
• Flexible Port Selection: New setting: Settings > Torrent Settings > Incoming Connection Port Range selection.
• Automatic Seeding: Finished HTTP transfers are now seeded automatically if seeding is enabled (matching desktop functionality).

Major Performance Optimizations

• Architectural Overhaul: Achieved a 25-50% reduction in memory allocations and significantly reduced garbage collection pressure.
• Blazing Fast Search: Search sorting has been optimized from $O(n^2 \log n)$ to $O(n \log n)$.
• 8.8x Speed Gains: Title normalization and cleaning is now dramatically faster by eliminating heavy regular expressions.
• Efficient I/O: CPU usage during disk I/O operations is reduced by 30-50% (up to 96% in system write calls) by using buffered I/O.

Critical Crash & Freeze Fixes

• Eliminated ANR Crashes: Fixed numerous ANR (Application Not Responding) crashes in the Transfers list, menu preparation, and playback services by moving blocking tasks to background threads.
• Network API Migration: Fixed critical issues with VPN Guard and Wi-Fi-Only protection by migrating from deprecated network APIs to the modern NetworkCallback API.
  • VPN Guard: Now correctly stops torrents when a VPN is required but not connected.
  • Wi-Fi-Only: Correctly pauses torrent downloads on mobile data.
• Protection Visuals: Added visual status indicators in the transfers screen to show when protections pause downloads.

Maintenance & Library Upgrades

We’ve updated the entire internal technology stack for security and modern compatibility:

• Image Loading: Replaced the older Picasso library with the modern Coil image loading library.
• Library Updates: Updated Kotlin, Gradle, OkHttp, and many core AndroidX libraries.
• Removal of Dead Performers: Removed the TorrentDownloads, BTDigg, Torlock, and LimeTorrents search performers due to being permanently offline or unreliable.
• jlibtorrent Updates: Upgraded to jlibtorrent 2.0.x with C++20 compilation, OpenSSL 3.5.2, and Boost 1.88.0.

This update ensures FrostWire is faster, more stable, more private, and ready for years to come!

FULL CHANGELOG

FrostWire 3.0.12 build 766 DEC/02/2025

• new:Powered by jlibtorrent 2.0.12.7 with bittorrent v2 protocol support with hundreds of bug fixes and performance improvements
• new:No more third party ads or advertising tracking of any kind. Only frostwire support requests, vpn suggestions and promotional free downloads.
• new:Knaben search performer, a new torrent search source
• new:TorrentCSV search performer, a new torrent search source
• new:Settings > Torrent Settings > Incoming Connection Port Range selection
• new:Seed finished HTTP transfers if seeding is enabled (automatically creates torrent of finished download like on desktop)
• new:Dynamic SoundCloud client ID and app version fetching from remote server for uninterrupted service
• new:YT search results now handled via details URL detection (youtube.com)
• new:SearchResultUtils utility class for reusable search result utilities
• new:Telluride dialog now works with generic SearchResult instead of YTSearchResult
• new:Distraction free search now on by default, much better experience
• performance:Search architecture optimizations – 25-50% reduction in memory allocations
• performance:SizeParser utility consolidates duplicate implementations, 200+ lines of code eliminated
• performance:SearchMatcher memory optimization reduces garbage collection pressure by 25%
• performance:YT pattern static initialization and string operation optimization
• performance:PerformersHelper.sanitize() 8.8x speed gains in title normalization by not using a regex and instead simple string replacements
• performance:Optimize stackBlur() with array pooling to reduce allocations
• performance:Added periodic VPN/WiFi protection state monitoring to detect VPN disconnections immediately
• performance:Performance optimized periodic checks run on background thread to keep UI responsive
• performance:Added visual status indicators in transfers screen when protections pause downloads
• performance:Optimize search sorting from O(n² log n) to O(n log n)
• performance:reuse OkHttpClient instances to unlock connection pooling and reduce GC pressure
• performance:Replace global Hashtable throttling with lock-free ConcurrentHashMap in TaskThrottle
• performance:Cache torrent-search date parsers to eliminate per-result SimpleDateFormat allocations
• performance:Use buffered I/O for large transfers in OkHttpClientWrapper.save and ZipUtils.unzip. Up to 96% CPU savings in sys write calls, 30-50% reduction in CPU during I/O operations, search results should come out a lot faster
• performance:Optimize Levenshtein distance allocation footprint in PerformersHelper fuzzy matching
• performance:Optimize hot paths for string sanitizers – eliminate regex compilation overhead in search and scrapes (UrlUtils and StringUtils)
• performance:Optimize hot paths for Logger, ThreadPool, and collection sizing
• performance:Optimize MainApplication startup by deferring heavy initialization
• performance:Optimize RecyclerView onBindViewHolder() hot paths
• crash:ANR crashes in Transfers list when updating transfer state due to blocking JNI calls
• crash:ANR crash in menu preparation – menu visibility now cached on background thread
• crash:ANR crash during transfer list adapter initialization – UI state capture moved to background thread
• crash:ANR crash in transfer detail fragment – download/upload speeds cached on background thread
• crash:ANR crash in onCheckDHT – DHT status updates cached on background thread
• crash:ANR crash in BasePlaylistDialog – removed blocking CountDownLatch.await() on main thread
• crash:ANR crash in transfer list adapter – DiffUtil calculations moved to background thread
• crash:NullPointerException in AbstractConfirmListDialog when “select all” clicked with empty list
• crash:logic bug in PerformersHelper.countMatchedTokens(), matched tokens were not counted correctly
• crash:ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException by adding foreground check and error handling
• crash:Android 14+ ForegroundServiceStartNotAllowedException in MusicPlaybackService
• crash:Android JobScheduler alarm limit exceeded crashes by configuring WorkManager
• crash:ClassCastException in SearchResultListAdapter OnLinkClickListener
• crash:HandlerDispatcher NullPointerException crashes in Picasso image loading (removed on build 760)
• crash:NPE in ImageFetcher.loadCurrentArtwork()
• crash:WiFi-Only protection and VPN Guard were broken due to deprecated network API changes
• crash:Migrated network monitoring from deprecated CONNECTIVITY_ACTION broadcasts to modern NetworkCallback API
• crash:WiFi-Only protection now correctly pauses torrent downloads on mobile data when setting is enabled
• crash:VPN Guard protection now correctly stops torrents when VPN is required but not connected
• crash:NullPointerException in BasePlaylistDialog when fragment is detached from activity
• crash:NullPointerException in MusicUtils.getIdForPlaylist() with defensive null check
• crash:NameError in telluride.py query_video() – undefined qjs_path variable
• crash:ConcurrentModificationException in Ssl$FWHostnameVerifier
• crash:Picasso HandlerDispatcher NullPointerException on network state changes when app is backgrounded by keeping Picasso alive instead of shutting down (removed on build 760)
• crash:thread leak and data race in UrlUtils.getFastestMirrorDomain
• freeze:ensure MusicUtils.removeFromPlaylist ContentResolver activity is in the background
• freeze:sorting through too many results could cause an ANR when cleaning up titles
• freeze:ANR in MusicPlaybackService.setDataSource
• freeze:ANR in MusicPlaybackService.playFDs
• freeze:in playFDs
• freeze:in MusicPlaybackService.setDataSource
• maintenance:Guard favorites toast when fragment detached
• maintenance:ProGuard now uses proguard-android-optimize.txt for better code optimization and APK size reduction
• maintenance:Updated gradle plugin to 8.13.1
• maintenance:Updated okhttp3 to 5.3.2
• maintenance:Updated androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx to 2.10.0
• maintenance:Updated Kotlin to 2.2.21
• maintenance:Updated com.google.gms:google-services to 4.4.4
• maintenance:Updated com.google.android.ump:user-messaging-platform to 4.0.0
• maintenance:SearchTimeoutException provides better diagnostics with performer and domain context
• maintenance:Search package hierarchy flattened, V2 package consolidated
• maintenance:Removed commented imports and debug code
• maintenance:Fixed typo in PREF_KEY_NETWORK_ENABLE_DHT constant (froswire -> frostwire)
• maintenance:Avoid possible context leak on EngineBroadcastReceiver
• maintenance:all license headers are GPL 3.0
• maintenance:archive.org search fixed
• maintenance:ArchiveorgSearchPerformer -> InternetArchiveSearchPerformer
• maintenance:glotorrents search fixed
• maintenance:idope search fixed
• maintenance:magnetdl search fixed
• maintenance:add BitmapFactory.inSampleSize to prevent OOM crashes
• maintenance:Add Bitmap.recycle() to prevent native memory leaks
• maintenance:Replace deprecated setDrawingCacheEnabled() with Canvas API
• refactor:SearchManager tasks to Runnable and remove Thread.yield() from hot path
• removed:TorrentDownloads search performer (site offline permanently)
• removed:BTDigg search performer (protected by Cloudflare, unable to reliably parse search results)
• removed:Torlock search performer (old site is down, new site is malicious)
• removed:LimeTorrents search performer
• replaced:Picasso for Coil image loading library
• yt_dlp-2025.11.12
• org.jetbrains:annotations:26.0.2-1
• androidx.appcompat:appcompat:1.7.1
• androidx.browser:browser:1.9.0
• com.chaquo.python:gradle:16.1.0, now with linked 16KB mode compatible with android compile sdk 36
• org.codehaus.groovy:groovy-all:3.0.25
• com.squareup.picasso3:picasso:3.0.0-alpha06 and refactor of ImageLoader to use it (removed on build 760)
• new: io.coil-kt.coil3:coil:3.0.4 and io.coil-kt.coil3:coil-network-okhttp:3.0.4
• com.google.gms:google-services:4.4.4
• com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:3.0.6
• androidx.core:core:1.17.0
• androidx.exifinterface:exifinterface:1.4.1
• androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx:2.10.0
• com.google.android.material:material:1.13.0
• com.google.code.gson:gson:2.13.2
• com.google.re2j:re2j:1.8
• com.squareup.okhttp3:okhttp:5.3.2
• androidx.work:work-runtime-ktx:2.11.0
• com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:34.6.0
• com.google.android.ump:user-messaging-platform:4.0.0
• org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:2.2.21
• io.coil-kt.coil3:coil:3.3.0
• io.coil-kt.coil3:coil-network-okhttp:3.3.0
• removed: com.applovin:applovin-sdk
• removed: com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter
• Maintenance:all license headers are consistent with GPL 3.0
• jlibtorrent:libraries are now compiled with C++20 (ming/windows with C++2a which is the same)
• jlibtorrent:g++-9 upgraded to g++-11 for linux build
• jlibtorrent:new Sha256Hash::swig()
• jlibtorrent:new SessionManager::find(Sha256Hash) and SessionManager::find(TorrentInfo) methods
• jlibtorrent:built with android NDK r28c with 16K page size support
• Android 64-bit binaries are compiled to have 16KB max-page-size
• jlibtorrent:New com.frostwire:jlibtorrent- maven packages for easier integration with gradle/maven
• jlibtorrent:new torrent_handle::get_resume_data() : add_torrent_params
• jlibtorrent:new torrent_handle::get_resume_data(resume_data_flags_t flags) : add_torrent_params
• jlibtorrent:new settings_pack.int_types i2p_inbound_length_variance
• jlibtorrent:new settings_pack.int_types i2p_outbound_length_variance
• jlibtorrent:Jar built with JDK 17 – JAVA_17 compatibility
• jlibtorrentBoost 1.88.0 upgrade
• jlibtorrent:OpenSSL 3.5.2 upgrade (from 1.1.1t)
• jlibtorrent:Upgraded SWIG to 4.3.1
• jlibtorrent:Gradle 9.0.0
• dev: junit upgraded from 4.13.1 -> 4.13.2
• lt:add option to send host header in HTTP proxy CONNECT command
• lt:cache DNS failures for a shorter time
• lt:file_renamed_alert is always posted, regardless of alert mask
• lt:add feature to request resume data synchronously
• lt:don’t leak file descriptors to child processes (O_CLOEXEC)
• lt:optimize the utp resend
• lt:optimize tracker announcements
• fix handling of invalid filenames
• add support for I2CP inbound.lengthVariance and outbound.lengthVariance tunnel settings
• lt: validate add_torrent_params::save_path at run-time
• lt: use stricter rules for what filenames are valid on Android
• lt: fix applying IP filter to DHT traffic (HanabishiRecca)
• lt: fix race condition when cancelling requests after becoming a seed
• lt: fix performance bug in the file pool, evicting MRU instead of LRU (HanabishiRecca)
• lt: fix bug where file_progress could sometimes be reported as >100%
• jlibtorrent:BDecodeNode: hasList, hasDict, hasString, hasInt, getList, getDict, getString, getInt
• lt:limit piece size in torrent creator
• lt:don’t hint FADV_RANDOM on posix systems. May improve seeding performance
• lt:allow boost connect while checking resume data if no_verify_files flag is set
• lt:fix BEP-40 peer priority for IPv6
• lt:fix file pre-allocation when changing file priority (HanabishiRecca)
• jlibtorrent:SWIG interface files have been modularized for better maintainability and readability
• jlibtorrent:Added missing alert types
• jlibtorrent:Introduced typed_bitfield template
• jlibtorrent:Operator renaming for Java compatibility
• jlibtorrent:Included boost_system_error_code.i
• jlibtorrent:Added prepare-macos.sh script
• jlibtorrent:Updated run-swig.sh script
• jlibtorrent:Set TORRENT_ABI_VERSION=4
• jlibtorrent:Libtorrent updated to RC_2_0 (rev:2ab8fedabb7716947edc77958da6d0b5e1040df9)
• jlibtorrent:Android NDK r26d (LTS) upgrade (from r25c)
• jlibtorrent:Added --swig-only and --build-only options to swig/build scripts
• jlibtorrent:Added prepare-macos.sh script for macOS build setup
• jlibtorrent:Updated run-swig.sh script for improved SWIG processing
• jlibtorrent:Enhanced exception handling in SWIG interfaces
• jlibtorrent:Fixed issues in file_storage.hpp and ip_filter.hpp
• jlibtorrent:Adjusted build flags and macros for Boost and libtorrent compatibility
• jlibtorrent:Enabled SWIG directors for specific classes
• lt:fix uTP issue where closing the connection could corrupt the payload
• lt:apply DSCP/TOS to sockets before initiating the TCP connection
• lt:assume copy_file_range() exists on linux (unless old glibc)
• lt:fix issue where set_piece_deadline() did not correctly post read_piece_alert
• lt:fix integer overflow in piece picker
• lt:torrent_status::num_pieces counts pieces passed hash check, as documented
• lt:check settings_pack::max_out_request_queue before performance alert
• lt:allow on_unknown_torrent method in the absence of active torrents (new plugin feature added)
• lt:add feature to async_move_storage() to not move files
• lt:fix reject resume data if it contains mismatching info hashes
• lt:fix clear the candidate_cache when clear peer_list
• lt:fix missing python converter for dht::announce_flags_t
• lt:fix issue with web seed connections when they close and re-open
• lt:fallocate() not supported is not a fatal error
• lt:fix proxying of IPv6 connections via IPv4 proxy
• lt:treat CGNAT address range as local IPs
• lt:add stricter checking of piece layers when loading torrents
• lt:add stricter checking of v1 and v2 hashes being consistent
• lt:cache failed DNS lookups as well as successful ones
• lt:add an i2p torrent state to control interactions with clear swarms
• lt:fix i2p SAM protocol parsing of quoted messages
• lt:expose i2p peer destination in peer_info
• lt:fix i2p tracker announces
• lt:fix issue with read_piece() stopping torrent on pieces not yet downloaded
• lt:improve handling of allow_i2p_mixed setting to work for magnet links
• lt:fix web seed request for renamed single-file torrents
• lt:fix issue where web seeds could disappear from resume data
• lt:extend save_resume with additional conditional flags
• lt:fix issue with retrying trackers in tiers > 0
• lt:fix last_upload and last_download resume data fields to use posix time
• lt:improve error messages for no_connect_privileged_ports, by untangle it from the port filter
• lt:fix I2P issue introduced in 2.0.0
• lt:add async tracker status query, post_trackers()
• lt:add async torrent status query, post_status()
• lt:support loading version 2 of resume data format
• lt:fix issue with odd piece sizes
• lt:add async piece availability query, post_piece_availability()
• lt:add async download queue query, post_download_queue()
• lt:add async file_progress query, post_file_progress()
• lt:add async peer_info query, post_peer_info()
• lt:fix uTP streams timing out instead of closing cleanly
• lt:add write_torrent_file_buf() overload for generating .torrent files
• lt:add create_torrent::generate_buf() function to generate into a buffer
• lt:fix copy_file when the file ends with a sparse region
• lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
• lt:fix trackers being stuck after session pause/resume
• lt:fix bug in hash_picker with empty files
• lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
• lt:add option to not memory map files below a certain size
• lt:settings_pack now returns default values when queried for missing settings
• lt:fix copy_file fall-back when SEEK_HOL/SEEK_DATA is not supported
• lt:improve error reporting from file copy and move
• lt:tweak pad file placement to match reference implementation (tail-padding)
• lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle’s algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
• lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
• lt:uTP performance, don’t send redundant deferred ACKs
• lt:support incoming SOCKS5 packets with hostnames as source address, for UDP trackers
• lt:ignore duplicate network interface change notifications on linux
• lt:fix total_want/want accounting when forcing a recheck
• lt:fix merging metadata with magnet links added on top of existing torrents
• lt:add torrent_flag to default all file priorities to dont_download
• lt:fix &so= feature in magnet links
• lt:improve compatibility of SOCKS5 UDP ASSOCIATE
• lt:fix madvise range for flushing cache in mmap_storage
• lt:open files with no_cache set in O_SYNC mode~
• lt:fix issue in use of copy_file_range() on linux
• lt:avoid open-file race in the file_view_pool
• lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
• lt:fix issue with duplicate hybrid torrent via separate v1 and v2 magnet links
• lt:added new function to load torrent files, load_torrent_*()
• lt:support sync_file_range() on linux
• lt:fix issue in write_torrent_file() when file size is exactly piece size
• lt:fix file_num_blocks() and file_num_pieces() for empty files
• lt:add new overload to make_magnet_uri()
• lt:add missing protocol version to tracker_reply_alert and tracker_error_alert
• lt:fix privilege issue with SetFileValidData()
• lt:add asynchronous overload of torrent_handle::add_piece()
• lt:default to a single hashing thread, for full checks
• lt:Fix bug when checking files and the first piece is invalid
• lt:fix issue creating a v2 torrent from torrent_info containing an empty file
• lt:make recheck files also update which files use partfile
• lt:add write_through disk_io_write_mode, which flushes pieces to disk immediately
• lt:improve copy file function to preserve sparse regions (when supported)
• lt:add function to truncate over-sized files part of a torrent
• lt:fix directory creation on windows shared folders
• lt:add flag to make add_files() not record file attributes
• lt:deprecate (unused) allow_partial_disk_writes settings
• lt:fix disk-full error reporting in mmap_disk_io
• lt:fixed similar-torrents feature for v2 torrents
• lt:fix potential unbounded recursion in add_completed_job, in disk I/O
• lt:deprecated (unused) volatile_read_cache setting
• lt:fix part files being marked as hidden on window
• lt:on windows, explicitly flush memory mapped files periodically
• lt:fix build with WolfSSL
• lt:fix issue where incoming uTP connections were not accepted over SOCKS5
• lt:fix several issues in handling of checking files of v2 torrents, esp. from magnet links
• lt:make the token limit when parsing metadata from magnet files configurable
• lt:fix issue with stalled pieces on disk full errors
• lt:fix missing python binding for file_progress_flags
• lt:fix torrent_file_with_hashes() to fail when we don’t have the piece layers
• lt:restore path character encoding conversion for non UTF-8 locales on linux
• lt:fix use-after-free bug in make_magnet_uri
• lt:add write_torrent_file() to produce a .torrent file from add_torrent_params
• lt:allow loading v2 .torrent files without piece layer
• lt:fix issue with adding v2 torrents with invalid file root hash
• lt:fix piece picker bug causing double-picks with prefer-contiguous enabled
• lt:expose session_params in python bindings
• lt:fix (deprecated) use of add_torrent_params::info_hash
• lt:fix issue creating and loading v2 torrents with empty files. Improves conformance to BEP52 reference implementation
• lt:add new torrent_file_with_hashes() which includes piece layers for creating .torrent files
• lt:add file_prio_alert, posted when file priorities are updated
• lt:fix issue where set_piece_hashes() would not propagate file errors
• lt:add missing python binding for event_t
• lt:add work-around for systems without fseeko() (such as Android)
• lt:add convenience header libtorrent/libtorrent.hpp
• lt:increase default max_allowed_in_request_queue
• lt:fix loading non-ascii filenames on windows with torrent_info constructor (2.0 regression)
• lt:add std::hash<> specialization for info_hash_t
• lt:fix integer overflow in hash_picker and properly restrict max file sizes in torrents
• lt:strengthen SSRF mitigation for web seeds
• lt:add v1() and v2() functions to torrent_info
• lt:fix piece_layers() to work for single-piece files
• lt:fix python binding regression in session constructor flags
• lt:fix unaligned piece requests in mmap_storage
• lt:improve client_data_t ergonomics
• lt:fix issue with concurrent access to part files
• lt:fix attribute in single-file v2 torrent creation
• lt:fix padding for empty files in v2 torrent creation
• lt:add function to ask a file_storage whether it’s v2 or not
• lt:fix mtime field when creating single-file v2 torrents
• lt:fix performance regression in checking files
• lt:disable use of SetFileValidData() by default (windows). A new setting allows enabling it
• lt:dropped dependency on iconv
• lt:deprecate set_file_hash() in torrent creator, as it’s superceded by v2 torrents
• lt:deprecate mutable access to info_section in torrent_info
• lt:removed deprecated lazy_entry/lazy_bdecode
• lt:stats_alert deprecated
• lt:remove bittyrant choking algorithm
• lt:update userdata in add_torrent_params to be type-safe and add to torrent_handle
• lt:add ip_filter to session_params
• lt:added support for wolfSSL for SHA-1 hash and HTTPS (no Torrents over SSL)
• lt:requires OpenSSL minimum version 1.0.0 with SNI support
• lt:deprecated save_state() and load_state() on session in favour of new
• lt:write_session_params() and read_session_params()
• lt:added support for BitTorrent v2 (see docs/upgrade_to_2.0.html)
• lt:create_torrent() pad_file_limit parameter removed
• lt:create_torrent() merkle- and optimize-alignment flags removed
• lt:merkle_tree removed from add_torrent_params
• lt:announce_entry expose information per v1 and v2 info-hash announces
• lt:deprecated sha1_hash info_hash members on torrent_removed_alert,
• lt:torrent_deleted_alert, torrent_delete_failed_alert and add_torrent_params
• lt:undeprecate error_file_metadata for torrent errors related to its metadata
• lt:remove support for adding a torrent under a UUID (used for previous RSS support)
• lt:remove deprecated feature to add torrents by file:// URL
• lt:remove deprecated feature to download .torrent file from URL
• lt:requires boost >= 1.66 to build
• lt:update networking API to networking TS compatible boost.asio
• lt:overhauled disk I/O subsystem to use memory mapped files (where available)
• lt:libtorrent now requires C++14 to build
• lt:added support for GnuTLS for HTTPS and torrents over SSL
• lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
• lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
• lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
• lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle’s algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
• lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
• lt:uTP performance, don’t send redundant deferred ACKs
• lt:fix wanted_done/done accounting when force-rechecking
• lt:expose userdata via torrent_handle (back-port from 2.0)
• lt:fix renaming of filenames that are too long for the filesystem
• lt:made UPnP and LSD code avoid using select_reactor (to work around an issue on windows in boost.asio < 1.80)

Java API changes in jlibtorrent 2

• A fluent builder API for creating .torrent files: the TorrentBuilder class now offers TorrentBuilder.Listener (for file-filtering and progress callbacks) and TorrentBuilder.Result to expose rich metadata output.
• Time-series metrics support via TorrentStats.SeriesMetric (including metrics like TIME, DOWNLOAD_RATE, UPLOAD_RATE) enabling richer monitoring and analytics.
• Enhanced DHT/item support for mutable items: SessionManager.MutableItem introduces editable DHT items with Ed25519 signatures and versioning, opening up advanced peer/data-anchoring use-cases.
• Networking introspection via EnumNet.IpInterface (address, netmask, friendly names) and EnumNet.IpRoute (routing table entries with gateway and MTU) to support complex network-aware clients.
• Comprehensive API refinements: many previously internal types (AnnounceInfohash, Pair, PiecesTracker, Vectors, AlertMulticaster, MoveFlags, IntSeries, and nested types) have been documented, and now offer full JavaDoc coverage with dozens of example usage patterns.
• Zero HTML/critical errors in the generated javadoc for the 2.0.12.8 release, marking a maturation of API stability and documentation quality.

Platform and build improvements

• Native binaries now support Linux arm64 (alongside Apple Silicon and Android arm64) enabling client applications and servers to run on modern low-power, high-efficiency hardware (e.g., AWS Graviton, Ampere Altra, Raspberry Pi-class boards).
• The jlibtorrent 2 series is built on libtorrent’s “RC_2_0” branch and uses modern toolchains (C++20, Boost 1.88.0+, OpenSSL 3.5.2) and updated SWIG bindings (e.g., 4.x series) ensuring performance, security, and long-term compatibility.
• Android builds are optimized for 16KB page-size (NDK r28c) and modern Android SDKs; desktop builds support macOS (arm64), Windows, and Linux.
• Maven/Gradle artifacts now include both class wrappers and native libraries for multiple architectures, simplifying client-side dependency management across platforms.

Why this matters

For Java and Android developers building BitTorrent clients, jlibtorrent 2 offers:

• Java-friendly, high-performance torrent engine: Access to libtorrent’s capabilities (v2.0 engine) via Java wrappers means full-featured clients (seeding, DHT, magnets, v1/v2 torrents) without having to implement C++ JNI layers from scratch.
• Cross-platform consistency: One set of Java APIs works on Android (arm/arm64/x86/x86_64), desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), and now server/embedded arm64.
• Server-side arm64 deployments: As hosting moves toward energy-efficient arm64 hardware (e.g., cloud Graviton/Altra, edge servers), jlibtorrent supports native binaries for these platforms—enabling server-side torrent applications, indexing, seeding farms, or hybrid models (mobile+backend) on modern infrastructure.
• Rich API & observability: Features like the series metrics, IP route introspection, DHT mutable items, and builder APIs for .torrent generation make it easier to build advanced clients: monitoring, analytics, plugin extensions, custom storage strategies, or even BitTorrent-native plugin ecosystems.
• Maturation: With more than 50 public API classes now fully documented, dozens of example use-cases, and a clean JavaDoc build, jlibtorrent 2 is positioned as a production-ready library rather than an exploratory layer.

How FrostWire leverages jlibtorrent 2

The open-source project FrostWire (which began as a fork of LimeWire and evolved into a Java-based BitTorrent client) now transitions into its next era: FrostWire for Android 3 and FrostWire 7 for Desktop. These versions (available today for developers that compile from source) incorporate jlibtorrent 2 as their underlying torrent engine.

• On Android, the native arm64 builds of jlibtorrent allow FrostWire to run efficiently across modern mobile chipsets and tablets, with lower power consumption and full support for BitTorrent v2 features.
• On desktop and server contexts, FrostWire 7 (and related server/daemon variants) leverage the arm64 Linux binaries to run on cost-effective, high-density hostings (such as Graviton nodes) for seeding, indexing, or cloud-based media distribution.
• By basing on the new builder APIs, FrostWire can offer built-in “create and share a torrent” workflows, advanced analytics (upload/download rate time series), and network topology awareness (choosing optimal interfaces/routes).
• FrostWire’s evolution thus illustrates how a modern Java client can span mobile, desktop, and backend/cloud deployments — all running the same torrent core logic via jlibtorrent 2.

Implications for the wider BitTorrent ecosystem

• Java ecosystem: Historically, most BitTorrent client engines have been C++ (libtorrent), C (Transmission), or in other languages. By providing a fully-featured Java wrapper, jlibtorrent 2 lowers the barrier for Java/Kotlin (Android) developers to build native-capable clients without rewriting complex protocol engines.
• Mobile-first torrenting: As mobile devices become more capable and power-efficient, having a mature Java/Android torrent engine means richer P2P apps, offline media distribution, peer-to-peer content delivery, etc., are more feasible on mobile platforms.
• Edge/Server hybrid deployments: The availability of arm64 native binaries means torrent-based services can run on low-power edge servers, small VPS instances, or even embedded devices—broadening deployment scenarios beyond traditional x86 desktops.
• BitTorrent v2 readiness: As the ecosystem moves toward BitTorrent v2 (merkle tree torrents, enhanced hashing), jlibtorrent 2 supports those features, enabling clients built today to be future-proof.
• Extensibility: With plugin-capable API surfaces (builder APIs, DHT mutable items, network introspection), new use-cases—such as cryptocurrency-anchored DHT items, content-distribution overlays, branded client workflows, or hybrid peer/edge architectures—become more accessible to Java teams.

Summary

In short: jlibtorrent 2 represents the modern foundation for Java-based BitTorrent applications—high-performance native bindings across architectures (including arm64 servers and mobile), deeply-documented APIs, builder patterns, monitoring capabilities, and extensibility hooks. With FrostWire for Android 3 and FrostWire 7 for Desktop as flagship users, this library sets the stage not only for mobile and desktop clients, but also for server and edge deployments that use BitTorrent technology in new ways.

Download FrostWire 6.14.0

Available now for Windows, macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), and Linux:

• frostwire-6.14.0-windows.exe (Windows x86_64)
• frostwire-6.14.0-arm64.dmg (Apple M1/M2)
• frostwire-6.14.0-x86_64.dmg (Intel Macs)
• frostwire-6.14.0.amd64.deb (Debian/Ubuntu)
• frostwire-6.14.0.amd64.tar.gz (posix x86_64)

What’s New in FrostWire 6.14.0?

Smarter Search

• Search results now filter out junk more intelligently. If a result doesn’t actually match your keywords — even in a fuzzy way — it won’t clutter your screen.

Massive Dark Theme Overhaul

• We’ve polished the dark mode experience throughout the app:
  • Darker, cleaner backgrounds in search, library, and transfers.
  • Unified colors across tables, text fields, and panels for a more consistent look.
  • Brightened icons so they’re visible even in the darkest corners of the app.
  • Dialogs, tooltips, and toggle buttons are now easier to read.
  • More natural gradients and dynamic row striping for tables.

UI Refinements All Around

• The new app splash image makes a bold entrance.
• Slide panels now have a transparent download button and black background behind author names.
• The Settings button in the status bar has been cleaned up.
• Fixes and cleanup across the board for layout and responsiveness.

Behind the Scenes

• Better handling of theme changes without glitches.
• Improved memory of what theme you’re using.
• Exceptions during UI updates are now safely ignored to prevent crashes.
• A complete cleanup of unnecessary or outdated UI rendering code.

We’re excited to announce the latest FrostWire for Android release, version 2.9.7 (build 752). This update packs critical crash fixes, stability improvements, and under-the-hood tweaks to keep your BitTorrent experience smooth and reliable.

Crash Fixes & Stability Improvements

• NPE Guard in PerformersHelper
  Fixed a NullPointerException in PerformersHelper.sortByRelevance when the current query was null or empty, eliminating random app crashes.
• Safe UI Handling
  Guarded against showing UI after an activity is paused in local broadcast receivers, preventing IllegalStateException.
• Notification Daemon Refinement
  Moved the startForeground() call from onCreate() to onStartCommand() in MusicPlaybackService, ensuring our notification update daemon starts exactly once—and only when it’s supposed to.
• DrawerLayout Hardening
  Swapped out DrawerLayout for a new SafeDrawerLayout that catches measurement-related IllegalStateException and falls back gracefully.
• Bundle Size Management
  Avoided TransactionTooLargeException by writing large torrent metadata to a temporary file (rather than squeezing it into an Intent bundle).
• Chaquopy Packaging Fix
  Ensured Python code under src/main/python is included in the APK, fixing “marshall data too short” errors for scripting features.

Additional Under-the-Hood Tweaks

• Version Bump
  Updated versionCode to 752 and versionName to 2.9.7 in the AndroidManifest.
• Gradle Integration
  Added a Gradle block to package Chaquopy’s Python sources automatically.
• Changelog Update
  Refreshed changelog.txt with all the above fixes, dated APR/24/2025.

How to Update

frostwire-android-release-2.9.7-b752-plus.apk 106 MB
frostwire-android-debug-2.9.7-b752-plus.apk 108 MB (in case you want to send nice crashlogs)

Grab the FREE APK installer from our Github Release or directly from our official website and enjoy the seamless download experience.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get ready for a transition to Bittorrent 2.0!

Thank you for using FrostWire
As always, we appreciate your feedback—feel free to drop us a line on our GitHub issues page

Happy Torrenting! 

We just released FrostWire 2.9.6 (Build 748) and it’s more responsive than ever. This update brings performance improvements, upgraded libraries, and an important fix to avoid freezes when sorting large search result sets.

DOWNLOAD FROSTWIRE 2.9.6-b748 FOR ANDROID

What’s new in 2.9.6

•  Fix: Avoid ANR (freeze) when sorting massive search result sets
  • Sorting is now done asynchronously to keep the UI responsive, even with thousands of results.
•  Updated yt-dlp to version 2025.03.31 for improved video/audio compatibility.
•  Dependency upgrades for performance and security:
  • androidx.core:core → 1.16.0
  • firebase-bom → 33.12.0
  • applovin-sdk → 13.2.0
  • unityads-adapter → 4.14.1.0
  • com.google.android.ump → 3.2.0
  • Kotlin plugin and stdlib → 2.0.21
  • Gradle wrapper → 8.11.1
  • Android Gradle Plugin → 8.8.2

Why this matters

This update is all about smoother performance and reliability. If you’ve ever experienced lag or freezes when handling large search result lists, this version eliminates that pain point. We’ve moved sorting logic to a background thread, keeping the app snappy and responsive on all devices.

Stay tuned…

More enhancements and features are in the works. Got feedback or requests? Join us on GitHub or drop your ideas in the community forums. We’re listening.

Built with by the FrostWire Team

We’re excited to introduce FrostWire 2.9.5 for Android! This update brings significant improvements to search accuracy, performance, and stability.

DOWNLOAD IT NOW FREE FOR ANDROID DEVICES

Smarter & More Relevant Search Results

• We’ve made huge improvements to how search results are ranked.
• Results without keyword matches are now filtered out, so you only see what’s relevant.
• Fuzzy matching is now used to improve search accuracy even when there are minor typos or variations in keywords.
• We’ve also removed common stopwords (like and, the, in, on) from affecting search accuracy.

Performance & Stability Enhancements

• Upgraded yt-dlp to version 2025.2.19 for better video downloading.
• Updated Firebase Crashlytics (v3.0.3) to improve app diagnostics and stability.
• Updated Google Firebase SDK to 33.10.0.
• Optimized how search results are sorted to reduce lag when loading many results.
• Various bug fixes and stability improvements across the app.

Better Media Support & Advertising Integrations

• Updated AppLovin SDK to 13.1.0.
• Updated Unity Ads Mediation Adapter to 4.13.1.1 for a better monetization experience.
• Improved playlist management and removed some outdated methods for better compatibility.

Why Update?

If you’re using an older version of FrostWire, you’ll immediately notice the difference in search speed and accuracy. No more irrelevant search results clogging your screen—just the content you’re looking for, ranked smartly with our improved algorithm.

REMINDER: When you download and install FrostWire you must agree that you will not use it for the purpose of copyright infringement otherwise the software won’t work. FrostWire condemns copyright infringement.

FrostWire 2.9.5 build 747 MAR/09/2025

• Search works much better
• Filter out search results with no keyword matches
• yt_dlp-2025.2.19
• com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:3.0.3
• com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:33.10.0
• com.applovin:applovin-sdk:13.1.0
• com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter:4.13.1.1

Why This Update Matters

In the ever-changing world of Android, keeping up with the latest trends and requirements is essential. FrostWire 2.9.2 doesn’t just keep pace; it sets a new standard by targeting Android 14, embracing Java 17, and ensuring compatibility with modern devices. Whether you’re a long-time FrostWire fan or a newcomer, this update is crafted to bring you a seamless, reliable, and cutting-edge experience.

The Highlights

1. Platform Evolution:

• Targeting Android 14 (SDK 34) with Java 17 compatibility ensures FrostWire runs smoothly on the latest devices.
• Minimum SDK bumped to Android 8.0 (Oreo), bringing improved security and features.

2. Streamlined Codebase:

• Removed outdated dependencies for a cleaner, more efficient app.
• Leveraged Android’s Workers API to replace background services, boosting performance and maintainability.

3. Notification Magic:

• Notifications have been modernized to comply with Android 13/14 standards. Say goodbye to outdated alerts and hello to streamlined notifications with buildBasicNotification().

4. Playlist Perfection:

• Unified playlist fetching using MusicUtils.getPlaylists().
• Fixed pesky bugs, ensuring user-created playlists always display as intended.

5. Thread Safety and Error Handling:

• Introduced CountDownLatch and AtomicReference to handle app states more robustly.
• Enhanced error logging and defensive checks to keep issues at bay.

6. Ad Smarts:

• Fixed ad debounce issues to prevent unnecessary reloads, ensuring a smoother user experience.

What’s New for Developers

For the tech-savvy among us, here’s a glimpse into the developer-focused upgrades:

• Dependency updates, including androidx.core:core:1.15.0 and firebase-bom:33.7.0.
• Removed play-services-location and play-services-ads-identifier to stay aligned with modern standards.
• Improved MusicPlaybackService for lifecycle handling and state management.

Read the full changelog here

Built for the Future

This release isn’t just about the present; it’s a step toward a more sustainable FrostWire. By adopting modern APIs and practices, we’re ensuring the app continues to thrive as Android evolves. Whether it’s enhanced lifecycle management, better compliance with strict mode policies, or improved dependency management, every change is a step forward.

A Winter Adventure Awaits

Just like a frosty breeze invigorates the senses, FrostWire 2.9.2 revitalizes your app experience. Whether you’re curating playlists, discovering music, or simply vibing to your favorite tunes, this update ensures a smoother, more enjoyable journey.

So, what are you waiting for? Update to FrostWire 2.9.2 and let this wintry wonderland of features transport you to a new era of music enjoyment.

Download the update now, and let’s make this a winter to remember!

Share Your Thoughts

We’d love to hear from you! Found a new favorite feature or have suggestions for the next update? Drop us a comment below or join the conversation on our social media channels. Together, let’s keep FrostWire cool and cutting-edge.

In the current landscape of mobile application development, user experience (UX) and performance are paramount to maintaining an application’s relevance and engagement. With the release of FrostWire for Android 2.8.0, several key updates have been implemented to enhance the overall performance, streamline the user interface (UI), and adapt to changing platform requirements. These updates include the introduction of dark mode support, enhanced theme management, and the removal of the deprecated in-app store functionality—a decision driven by FrostWire’s recent removal from the Google Play Store. This release marks a pivotal moment in FrostWire’s development, as we shift our focus toward a more streamlined and responsive application.

This paper provides a detailed analysis of the technical updates introduced in FrostWire 2.8.0, including changes to the project’s dependency structure, the refactoring of legacy code, and the implementation of UI adjustments to ensure consistency across different screen sizes and themes. Additionally, we explore the rationale behind the removal of the in-app store, an element that no longer serves its original purpose following FrostWire’s de-listing from Google Play.

Background

Mobile applications operate in an environment of continuous change, where both platform-specific requirements and user expectations evolve rapidly. One of the most notable trends in recent years is the adoption of dark mode, which offers users a visually comfortable alternative to traditional light themes, especially in low-light settings. Additionally, dark mode has been shown to conserve battery life on devices with OLED screens. With Android introducing system-wide support for dark mode in Android 10, it became essential for FrostWire to integrate this feature to meet user expectations.

In response to this demand, FrostWire 2.8.0 introduces full dark mode support via the new colors.xml resource file. This file defines color values that are applied across the application’s UI when dark mode is enabled. The addition of dark mode is complemented by the inclusion of the ThemeManager class, which dynamically adjusts the app’s theme based on user preferences or system settings. This flexible theme management system ensures seamless transitions between light and dark modes, improving the overall user experience.

An equally significant change in this release is the removal of the in-app store functionality. Historically, the in-app store allowed users to make purchases and access promotional content via Google Play. However, due to FrostWire’s removal from the Google Play Store, maintaining this functionality no longer made sense. The classes responsible for this integration, including PlayStore.java, Store.java, and StoreBase.java, have been deprecated and removed. The decision to remove these components reflects a shift in FrostWire’s strategic priorities, focusing on providing users with a cleaner and more efficient file-sharing experience, without the need for in-app purchases or offers.

Project Dependencies and Code Refactoring

The 2.8.0 release also involves critical updates to the application’s underlying infrastructure. The build.gradle file has been updated to align with the latest Android library versions, ensuring that the application benefits from improved security, performance optimizations, and enhanced compatibility with newer Android devices. Regular updates to project dependencies are crucial in maintaining the integrity and stability of the application, particularly as older libraries become obsolete and are no longer supported by the Android ecosystem.

In addition to dependency updates, the release features extensive refactoring of existing code. Key UI layout files such as activity_base.xml, activity_player_base.xml, and audio_player_controls.xml have been modified to ensure consistency across different screen resolutions and device types. These changes are particularly important for maintaining a cohesive user experience as FrostWire continues to support a broad range of devices.

Significant refactoring was also conducted in the fragment and preferences management systems. For example, ApplicationPreferencesFragment.java has been streamlined for better performance and maintainability, removing unnecessary code paths and optimizing UI rendering. These changes reduce the technical debt of the project and ensure that the application remains agile and responsive to future feature enhancements.

Finally, localization has been improved across multiple languages, reflecting FrostWire’s commitment to serving its global user base. The updates to translation files address longstanding issues with certain language strings, ensuring a more polished and accessible user experience for non-English speakers.

Installer (95 MB)
https://github.com/frostwire/frostwire/releases/download/frostwire-android-2.8.0-build-737/frostwire-android-release-2.8.0-b737-plus.apk

We’re excited to announce FrostWire for Android 2.8.0, packed with updates that improve the way you experience the app! Whether you’re a music lover, a file sharer, or someone who enjoys sleek design, this release has something for everyone. Let’s dive into what’s new!

OFFICIAL INSTALLER!
frostwire-android-release-2.8.0-b737-plus.apk 95.1 MB

1. Dark Mode is Here!

You asked, and we listened. Dark Mode has officially arrived in FrostWire! With Dark Mode, you can now enjoy a more comfortable viewing experience, especially in low-light environments. Whether you’re browsing your downloads late at night or simply prefer a darker aesthetic, FrostWire will automatically adapt to your system settings or personal preference.

• Why you’ll love it:
  • Easier on the eyes during nighttime use.
  • Helps save battery life on devices with OLED screens.
  • A sleek, modern look that feels great to use.

2. Say Hello to the New Theme Manager

We’ve revamped the way FrostWire handles themes with our all-new Theme Manager. This behind-the-scenes upgrade ensures smoother transitions between themes and gives us the flexibility to add more customization options in the future.

• What this means for you:
  • Seamless switching between light and dark modes.
  • A cleaner, more cohesive look across the app.
  • Future updates could bring more personalization options, so stay tuned!

3. Goodbye to In-App Store

As we continue refining the FrostWire experience, we’ve decided to remove the in-app store functionality. While it was fun while it lasted, we realized that our users prefer a more streamlined app without the extra distractions. This change helps us focus on what really matters—delivering the best file-sharing experience.

• What’s changed:
  • We’ve removed all code related to the in-app store and offers.
  • FrostWire is now leaner and faster without unnecessary features.

4. A Smoother, More Efficient Experience

This update isn’t just about adding features—it’s about making the entire app run smoother. With less clutter and more focus on what you love about FrostWire, you’ll notice faster performance and an even more intuitive interface.

Update Now and Enjoy the New FrostWire!

Ready to take the new features for a spin? Update FrostWire for Android to version 2.8.0 and enjoy the best experience yet. As always, we’d love to hear what you think. Drop us a review or join the conversation on our community forums!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to evolve FrostWire, your favorite file-sharing app!

We’ll be doing so over the next weeks, and once we’ve throughly tested everything is working as expected we’ll promote our next build (if necessary) to a stable release you can use to update your app to support bittorrent 2.0 features, plus all the fixes in libtorrent made the last 15 months.

PRE-RELEASE BINARIES
All the jlibtorrent unit tests pass with these, however, it has not been integrated to an actual bittorrent client yet.
most likely we’ll be releasing updates soon as we migrate FrostWire clients to use jlibtorrent 2.x

• jlibtorrent-2.0.11.0.jar 855 KB [java .class files]
• jlibtorrent-android-arm-2.0.11.0.jar 3.11 MB [android arm binaries]
• jlibtorrent-android-arm64-2.0.11.0.jar 3.33 MB [android arm64 binaries]
• jlibtorrent-android-x86-2.0.11.0.jar 3.52 MB [android x86 binaries]
• jlibtorrent-android-x86_64-2.0.11.0.jar 3.38 MB [android x86_64 binaries]
• jlibtorrent-linux-2.0.11.0.jar 3.47 MB [linux x86_64 binaries]
• jlibtorrent-macosx-arm64-2.0.11.0.jar 2.67 MB [macosx arm64/apple sillicon binaries]
• jlibtorrent-macosx-x86_64-2.0.11.0.jar 2.88 MB [macosx x86_64/intel binaries]
• jlibtorrent-windows-2.0.11.0.jar 3 MB [windows x86_64 binaries]

• Migration and Integration
  • Migration to support libtorrent 2.0 integration.
  • Maintained 1.2.x on a separate branch without active maintenance; pull requests are welcome.
• SWIG Interface Enhancements
  • Modularization of SWIG Interfaces:
    • SWIG interface files have been modularized for better maintainability and readability.
    • Added separate .i files for various libtorrent components, including:
      • libtorrent_address.i
      • libtorrent_tcp_endpoint.i
      • libtorrent_udp_endpoint.i
      • libtorrent_kademlia_dht_state.i
      • libtorrent_client_data.i
      • libtorrent_sha1_hash.i
      • libtorrent_info_hash.i
      • libtorrent_storage_defs.i
      • libtorrent_bitfield.i
      • libtorrent_operations.i
      • libtorrent_error_code.i
      • libtorrent_announce.i
      • libtorrent_file_storage.i
      • libtorrent_peer_request.i
      • libtorrent_bdecode.i
      • libtorrent_torrent_info.i
      • libtorrent_torrent_flags.i
      • libtorrent_add_torrent_params.i
      • libtorrent_close_reason.i
      • libtorrent_peer_info.i
      • libtorrent_torrent_handle.i
      • libtorrent_torrent_status.i
      • libtorrent_performance_counters.i
      • libtorrent_portmap.i
      • libtorrent_piece_block.i
      • libtorrent_socket_type.i
      • libtorrent_entry.i
  • Alert Types Integration:
    • Integrated additional alert type interface files to comprehensively cover libtorrent’s alert system:
      • libtorrent_dht_announce_alert.i
      • libtorrent_external_ip_alert.i
      • libtorrent_listen_failed_alert.i
      • libtorrent_listen_succeeded_alert.i
      • libtorrent_incoming_connection_alert.i
      • libtorrent_peer_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_direct_response_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_outgoing_get_peers_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_pkt_alert.i
      • libtorrent_udp_error_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_sample_infohashes_alert.i
      • libtorrent_tracker_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_lookup.i
      • libtorrent_portmap_alert.i
      • libtorrent_portmap_error_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_mutable_item_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_put_alert.i
      • libtorrent_session_stats_alert.i
      • libtorrent_peer_log_alert.i
      • libtorrent_read_piece_alert.i
      • libtorrent_dht_stats_alert.i
      • libtorrent_torrent_conflict_alert.i
  • Type Aliases and Templates:
    • Introduced typed_bitfield template for handling different index types, enhancing type safety and flexibility.
  • Operator Renaming:
    • Mapped C++ operators to Java-friendly method names using %rename directives:
      • operator== to op_eq
      • operator!= to op_ne
      • operator< to op_lt
      • operator> to op_gt
      • operator<= to op_lte
      • operator>= to op_gte
      • operator~ to op_inv
      • operator^ to op_xor
      • operator| to op_or
      • operator& to op_and
      • operator[] to op_at
    • Included boost_system_error_code.i for proper error handling.
• Build Scripts and Dependencies
  • Added New Build Options:
    • Introduced --swig-only and --build-only options to the SWIG/build scripts (run-swig.sh and build.sh).
      • --swig-only: Executes only the SWIG interface generation without initiating the build process.
      • --build-only: Runs only the build process using pre-generated SWIG wrappers, skipping the SWIG generation phase.
    • These options provide developers with greater flexibility during development and testing by allowing selective execution of build stages.
  • Build Script Enhancements:
    • Addedprepare-macos.sh script to automate the installation of dependencies and the required SWIG version on macOS systems.
      • Installs necessary packages using Homebrew (wget, pcre2).
      • Checks and installs SWIG version 4.2.1 if not already present.
      • Verifies successful installation post-build.
    • Updatedrun-swig.sh script to handle platform-specific code adjustments and ensure correct SWIG version usage.
      • Implemented additional sed commands to fix code issues in libtorrent headers before SWIG processing.
      • Added safeguards to handle SWIG failures gracefully, providing informative messages and exiting if necessary.
      • Updated build flags and configurations to align with the latest libtorrent ABI versions.
      • Set TORRENT_ABI_VERSION=4 and updated namespaces for versions 3 and 4.
• Dependency Upgrades
  • Boost Upgrade:
    • Upgraded Boost library to version 1.86.0 to improve performance and compatibility.
  • OpenSSL Upgrade:
    • Updated OpenSSL to version 1.1.1t to enhance security and support the latest protocols.
  • Gradle Upgrade:
    • Upgraded Gradle to version 8.10.2 to leverage new features and improvements in build automation.
  • Java Development Kit (JDK):
    • Jar built with JDK 11, ensuring compatibility with the build environment.
  • Libtorrent Update:
    • Updated libtorrent to RC_2_0 (rev: 2ab8fedabb7716947edc77958da6d0b5e1040df9) to incorporate the latest fixes and features from the libtorrent 2.0 branch.
  • Android NDK Upgrade:
    • Upgraded Android NDK to version r26d (LTS) from r25c, providing the latest toolchains and platform support.
  • SWIG Upgrade:
    • Upgraded SWIG to version 4.2.1 to improve interface generation and support new language features.
• Exception and Error Handling
  • Enhanced Exception Handling:
    • Improved exception translation from C++ to Java within SWIG interfaces to ensure robust error management.
• Compatibility and Performance Fixes
  • Fixed Compatibility Issues:
    • Resolved syntax issues in file_storage.hpp and ip_filter.hpp to ensure successful SWIG processing and avoid compilation errors.
    • Adjusted build flags and macros for Boost and libtorrent compatibility across different platforms.
  • Performance Optimizations:
    • Optimized SWIG typemaps and wrappers for efficient data handling, minimizing performance overhead in Java bindings.
• Directors and Inheritance
  • Enabled SWIG Directors:
    • Enabled directors for classes requiring Java-side inheritance, facilitating the overriding of C++ virtual methods in Java subclasses:
      • add_files_listener
      • set_piece_hashes_listener
      • alert_notify_callback
      • swig_plugin
      • posix_wrapper
• Code Clean-up and Maintenance
  • Ignored Deprecated and Internal Elements:
    • Excluded numerous deprecated methods, internal functions, and classes from the SWIG interface to streamline Java bindings and prevent potential conflicts.
  • Removed Redundant Code:
    • Deleted unnecessary %ignore directives and obsolete SWIG configurations to maintain a clean and maintainable interface.
  • Enhanced Documentation:
    • Improved comments and added TODOs for future integrations, such as web_seed_entry.hpp once merged from the master branch.

2.0.11.0
 * Migration to support libtorrent 2.0 integration
 * Maintained 1.2.x on a separate branch without active maintenance; pull requests are welcome
 * SWIG interface files have been modularized for better maintainability and readability
 * Added missing alert types
 * Introduced typed_bitfield template
 * Operator renaming for Java compatibility
 * Included boost_system_error_code.i
 * Added prepare-macos.sh script
 * Updated run-swig.sh script
 * Set TORRENT_ABI_VERSION=4
 * Boost 1.86.0 upgrade
 * OpenSSL 1.1.1t upgrade
 * Gradle 8.10.2 upgrade
 * Jar built with JDK 11
 * Libtorrent updated to RC_2_0 (rev:2ab8fedabb7716947edc77958da6d0b5e1040df9)
 * Android NDK r26d (LTS) upgrade (from r25c)
 * Added `--swig-only` and `--build-only` options to swig/build scripts
 * Added `prepare-macos.sh` script for macOS build setup
 * Updated `run-swig.sh` script for improved SWIG processing 
 * Upgraded SWIG to 4.2.1
 * Enhanced exception handling in SWIG interfaces
 * Fixed issues in file_storage.hpp and ip_filter.hpp
 * Adjusted build flags and macros for Boost and libtorrent compatibility
 * Enabled SWIG directors for specific classes
 * Ignored deprecated methods in SWIG interface
 * Improved documentation and added TODOs
 * lt:fix uTP issue where closing the connection could corrupt the payload
 * lt:apply DSCP/TOS to sockets before initiating the TCP connection
 * lt:assume copy_file_range() exists on linux (unless old glibc)
 * lt:fix issue where set_piece_deadline() did not correctly post read_piece_alert
 * lt:fix integer overflow in piece picker
 * lt:torrent_status::num_pieces counts pieces passed hash check, as documented
 * lt:check settings_pack::max_out_request_queue before performance alert
 * lt:allow on_unknown_torrent method in the absence of active torrents (new plugin feature added)
 * lt:add feature to async_move_storage() to not move files
 * lt:fix reject resume data if it contains mismatching info hashes
 * lt:fix clear the candidate_cache when clear peer_list
 * lt:fix missing python converter for dht::announce_flags_t
 * lt:fix issue with web seed connections when they close and re-open
 * lt:fallocate() not supported is not a fatal error
 * lt:fix proxying of IPv6 connections via IPv4 proxy
 * lt:treat CGNAT address range as local IPs
 * lt:add stricter checking of piece layers when loading torrents
 * lt:add stricter checking of v1 and v2 hashes being consistent
 * lt:cache failed DNS lookups as well as successful ones
 * lt:add an i2p torrent state to control interactions with clear swarms
 * lt:fix i2p SAM protocol parsing of quoted messages
 * lt:expose i2p peer destination in peer_info
 * lt:fix i2p tracker announces
 * lt:fix issue with read_piece() stopping torrent on pieces not yet downloaded
 * lt:improve handling of allow_i2p_mixed setting to work for magnet links
 * lt:fix web seed request for renamed single-file torrents
 * lt:fix issue where web seeds could disappear from resume data
 * lt:extend save_resume with additional conditional flags
 * lt:fix issue with retrying trackers in tiers > 0
 * lt:fix last_upload and last_download resume data fields to use posix time
 * lt:improve error messages for no_connect_privileged_ports, by untangle it from the port filter
 * lt:fix I2P issue introduced in 2.0.0
 * lt:add async tracker status query, post_trackers()
 * lt:add async torrent status query, post_status()
 * lt:support loading version 2 of resume data format
 * lt:fix issue with odd piece sizes
 * lt:add async piece availability query, post_piece_availability()
 * lt:add async download queue query, post_download_queue()
 * lt:add async file_progress query, post_file_progress()
 * lt:add async peer_info query, post_peer_info()
 * lt:fix uTP streams timing out instead of closing cleanly
 * lt:add write_torrent_file_buf() overload for generating .torrent files
 * lt:add create_torrent::generate_buf() function to generate into a buffer
 * lt:fix copy_file when the file ends with a sparse region
 * lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
 * lt:fix trackers being stuck after session pause/resume
 * lt:fix bug in hash_picker with empty files
 * lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
 * lt:add option to not memory map files below a certain size
 * lt:settings_pack now returns default values when queried for missing settings
 * lt:fix copy_file fall-back when SEEK_HOL/SEEK_DATA is not supported
 * lt:improve error reporting from file copy and move
 * lt:tweak pad file placement to match reference implementation (tail-padding)
 * lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle's algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
 * lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
 * lt:uTP performance, don't send redundant deferred ACKs
 * lt:support incoming SOCKS5 packets with hostnames as source address, for UDP trackers
 * lt:ignore duplicate network interface change notifications on linux
 * lt:fix total_want/want accounting when forcing a recheck
 * lt:fix merging metadata with magnet links added on top of existing torrents
 * lt:add torrent_flag to default all file priorities to dont_download
 * lt:fix &so= feature in magnet links
 * lt:improve compatibility of SOCKS5 UDP ASSOCIATE
 * lt:fix madvise range for flushing cache in mmap_storage
 * lt:open files with no_cache set in O_SYNC mode~
 * lt:fix issue in use of copy_file_range() on linux
 * lt:avoid open-file race in the file_view_pool
 * lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
 * lt:fix issue with duplicate hybrid torrent via separate v1 and v2 magnet links
 * lt:added new function to load torrent files, load_torrent_*()
 * lt:support sync_file_range() on linux
 * lt:fix issue in write_torrent_file() when file size is exactly piece size
 * lt:fix file_num_blocks() and file_num_pieces() for empty files
 * lt:add new overload to make_magnet_uri()
 * lt:add missing protocol version to tracker_reply_alert and tracker_error_alert
 * lt:fix privilege issue with SetFileValidData()
 * lt:add asynchronous overload of torrent_handle::add_piece()
 * lt:default to a single hashing thread, for full checks
 * lt:Fix bug when checking files and the first piece is invalid
 * lt:fix issue creating a v2 torrent from torrent_info containing an empty file
 * lt:make recheck files also update which files use partfile
 * lt:add write_through disk_io_write_mode, which flushes pieces to disk immediately
 * lt:improve copy file function to preserve sparse regions (when supported)
 * lt:add function to truncate over-sized files part of a torrent
 * lt:fix directory creation on windows shared folders
 * lt:add flag to make add_files() not record file attributes
 * lt:deprecate (unused) allow_partial_disk_writes settings
 * lt:fix disk-full error reporting in mmap_disk_io
 * lt:fixed similar-torrents feature for v2 torrents
 * lt:fix potential unbounded recursion in add_completed_job, in disk I/O
 * lt:deprecated (unused) volatile_read_cache setting
 * lt:fix part files being marked as hidden on window
 * lt:on windows, explicitly flush memory mapped files periodically
 * lt:fix build with WolfSSL
 * lt:fix issue where incoming uTP connections were not accepted over SOCKS5
 * lt:fix several issues in handling of checking files of v2 torrents, esp. from magnet links
 * lt:make the token limit when parsing metadata from magnet files configurable
 * lt:fix issue with stalled pieces on disk full errors
 * lt:fix missing python binding for file_progress_flags
 * lt:fix torrent_file_with_hashes() to fail when we don't have the piece layers
 * lt:restore path character encoding conversion for non UTF-8 locales on linux
 * lt:fix use-after-free bug in make_magnet_uri
 * lt:add write_torrent_file() to produce a .torrent file from add_torrent_params
 * lt:allow loading v2 .torrent files without piece layer
 * lt:fix issue with adding v2 torrents with invalid file root hash
 * lt:fix piece picker bug causing double-picks with prefer-contiguous enabled
 * lt:expose session_params in python bindings
 * lt:fix (deprecated) use of add_torrent_params::info_hash
 * lt:fix issue creating and loading v2 torrents with empty files. Improves conformance to BEP52 reference implementation
 * lt:add new torrent_file_with_hashes() which includes piece layers for creating .torrent files
 * lt:add file_prio_alert, posted when file priorities are updated
 * lt:fix issue where set_piece_hashes() would not propagate file errors
 * lt:add missing python binding for event_t
 * lt:add work-around for systems without fseeko() (such as Android)
 * lt:add convenience header libtorrent/libtorrent.hpp
 * lt:increase default max_allowed_in_request_queue
 * lt:fix loading non-ascii filenames on windows with torrent_info constructor (2.0 regression)
 * lt:add std::hash<> specialization for info_hash_t
 * lt:fix integer overflow in hash_picker and properly restrict max file sizes in torrents
 * lt:strengthen SSRF mitigation for web seeds
 * lt:add v1() and v2() functions to torrent_info
 * lt:fix piece_layers() to work for single-piece files
 * lt:fix python binding regression in session constructor flags
 * lt:fix unaligned piece requests in mmap_storage
 * lt:improve client_data_t ergonomics
 * lt:fix issue with concurrent access to part files
 * lt:fix attribute in single-file v2 torrent creation
 * lt:fix padding for empty files in v2 torrent creation
 * lt:add function to ask a file_storage whether it's v2 or not
 * lt:fix mtime field when creating single-file v2 torrents
 * lt:fix performance regression in checking files
 * lt:disable use of SetFileValidData() by default (windows). A new setting allows enabling it
 * lt:dropped dependency on iconv
 * lt:deprecate set_file_hash() in torrent creator, as it's superceded by v2 torrents
 * lt:deprecate mutable access to info_section in torrent_info
 * lt:removed deprecated lazy_entry/lazy_bdecode
 * lt:stats_alert deprecated
 * lt:remove bittyrant choking algorithm
 * lt:update userdata in add_torrent_params to be type-safe and add to torrent_handle
 * lt:add ip_filter to session_params
 * lt:added support for wolfSSL for SHA-1 hash and HTTPS (no Torrents over SSL)
 * lt:requires OpenSSL minimum version 1.0.0 with SNI support
 * lt:deprecated save_state() and load_state() on session in favour of new
 * lt:write_session_params() and read_session_params()
 * lt:added support for BitTorrent v2 (see docs/upgrade_to_2.0.html)
 * lt:create_torrent() pad_file_limit parameter removed
 * lt:create_torrent() merkle- and optimize-alignment flags removed
 * lt:merkle_tree removed from add_torrent_params
 * lt:announce_entry expose information per v1 and v2 info-hash announces
 * lt:deprecated sha1_hash info_hash members on torrent_removed_alert,
 * lt:torrent_deleted_alert, torrent_delete_failed_alert and add_torrent_params
 * lt:undeprecate error_file_metadata for torrent errors related to its metadata
 * lt:remove support for adding a torrent under a UUID (used for previous RSS support)
 * lt:remove deprecated feature to add torrents by file:// URL
 * lt:remove deprecated feature to download .torrent file from URL
 * lt:requires boost >= 1.66 to build
 * lt:update networking API to networking TS compatible boost.asio
 * lt:overhauled disk I/O subsystem to use memory mapped files (where available)
 * lt:libtorrent now requires C++14 to build
 * lt:added support for GnuTLS for HTTPS and torrents over SSL
 * lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
 * lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
 * lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
 * lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle's algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
 * lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
 * lt:uTP performance, don't send redundant deferred ACKs
 * lt:fix wanted_done/done accounting when force-rechecking
 * lt:expose userdata via torrent_handle (back-port from 2.0)
 * lt:fix renaming of filenames that are too long for the filesystem
 * lt:made UPnP and LSD code avoid using select_reactor (to work around an issue on windows in boost.asio < 1.80)

Download the installer for Android/Chromebook
frostwire-android-release-2.7.9-b736-plus.apk 95.2 MB

We’re excited to announce the release of FrostWire 2.7.9, build 736, packed with a host of improvements designed to enhance your experience. Whether you’re using FrostWire to download your favorite content or simply manage your media, this update focuses on making the app faster, more secure, and easier to use.

Enhanced Security for Peace of Mind

Security is always a top priority, and in this release, we’ve implemented significant improvements to SSL/TLS validation. This includes better handling of domain and certificate validation, ensuring that your downloads are secure. We’ve also added “frostwire.com” to our list of trusted SSL domains and introduced dynamic validation for subdomains, making your connection even more robust and trustworthy.

Streamlined Performance with Memory Efficiency

We know how important it is for the app to run smoothly, especially on devices with limited resources. In this update, we’ve optimized the way FrostWire handles memory, particularly during search operations. The result? A faster, smoother experience that uses less memory, giving you a seamless experience regardless of your device’s capabilities.

User Interface Improvements

Finding and accessing content has never been easier. We’ve refined the placement of the FrostClick search within the app, making it more intuitive and accessible. This enhancement is designed to help you discover new content with minimal effort.

Squashing Bugs for Stability

No one likes crashes or errors, so we’ve been hard at work identifying and fixing potential issues. We’ve resolved several bugs that could lead to NullPointerExceptions and ClassCastExceptions, ensuring that the app remains stable and reliable during use.

Upgraded Core Components

To keep FrostWire up-to-date with the latest development practices, we’ve updated several core components. This includes moving to Gradle version 8.9 and upgrading libraries such as Kotlin and Firebase. These updates ensure that FrostWire not only runs more efficiently but also remains compatible with the latest Android developments.

What This Means for You

This latest version of FrostWire is all about providing a smoother, more secure, and more enjoyable experience. Whether you’re a long-time user or new to the app, we believe these enhancements will make FrostWire an even more indispensable tool for managing and enjoying your media.

Download FrostWire 2.7.9 today and experience the benefits of the latest updates. We’re always eager to hear your feedback, so don’t hesitate to share your thoughts on this release. Happy downloading!

changelog for developers/hackers

FrostWire 2.7.9 build 736 AUG/24/2024

• Enhanced SSL/TLS validation with improved domain and certificate handling in Ssl.java
• Added “frostwire.com” to the list of valid SSL certificate domains
• Implemented dynamic validation for subdomains
• Updated NullTrustManager to manage and log SSL certificates more effectively
• Simplified item access methods in TellurideSearchResultDownloadDialog
• Removed unnecessary casting to improve code readability and efficiency
• Corrected iswindows function in common.sh for proper integer comparison
• Updated function’s usage in configure_update.sh for correct return status handling
• Adjusted YTSearchPerformer for more memory-efficient handling of search results
• Improved placement of FrostClick search within the Android UI
• Fixed potential NullPointerException in TellurideSearchResultDownloadDialog
• Fix potential NullPointerException in SearchFragment by ensuring valid FragmentManager
• Fix ClassCastException in TellurideCourierCallback by adding type check for adapter instance
• Enhanced URL opening method to handle cases where no default browser is found
• Updated Gradle wrapper to use version 8.9
• yt_dlp 2024.08.06
• com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:33.2.0
• com.google.gms:google-services:4.4.2
• com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:3.0.2
• org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:2.0.20
• androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx:2.8.4

We’re excited to announce the release of FrostWire 6.13.3, which brings a host of improvements and new features to enhance your experience. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in this update:

Key Updates and Enhancements

1. Java Runtime Environment Update
   • We’ve upgraded to Java Runtime Environment 22.0.2, ensuring better performance, security, and compatibility.
2. Telluride Video Downloader Update
   • The Telluride Video Downloader has been updated to build 33. This update includes various bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother downloading experience.
3. Enhanced SSL/TLS Validation
   • We’ve improved SSL/TLS validation by enhancing domain and certificate handling. This change includes better domain verification and improved certificate handling to ensure more secure connections.
4. Refactored Image Loading
   • Image loading has been refactored to use HttpClient, which provides better handling and performance when loading images. This change will result in faster image loading and better reliability.
5. YT Search Fixes
   • The YT search functionality has been fixed and improved. We’ve addressed several issues to ensure more accurate search results and a more stable experience. Additionally, you can now view raw HTML output for debugging purposes if needed.

Detailed Changes

• TellurideAbstractListener.java: We corrected a typo in the comments, changing “succint” to “succinct”.
• YTSearchPerformer.java:
  • Updated the search URL to include the app=desktop parameter, ensuring compatibility with recent changes on YT’s end.
  • Added methods to handle HTML content and decode hexadecimal encodings, improving search result extraction and handling.
  • Introduced normalizeScriptTags to clean up script tags in HTML, ensuring accurate parsing and result extraction.
• Ssl.java:
  • Added “frostwire.com” to the list of valid domains for SSL verification.
  • Improved hostname validation logic to handle subdomains and update the valid domain set dynamically.
  • Enhanced certificate handling by storing accepted certificates and logging certificate validation results for better transparency.
• gradle-wrapper.properties: Updated to use Gradle 8.9 for the latest features and improvements. Added validation for the distribution URL to ensure security.
• gradlew: Updated the script to use the correct URL for the Unix start script template and refined JVM options handling.
• ImageCache.java: Refactored to use HttpClient for fetching images, improving the reliability of image loading.
• FrostWireUtils.java: Updated the version and build number to reflect the new release.
• YTSearchPerformerTest.java: Enhanced logging to capture HTML output when no results are found, aiding in debugging.

We hope you enjoy the new features and improvements in this update. As always, we appreciate your feedback and support. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please let us know!

Happy downloading!

The FrostWire Team

changelog

frostwire (6.13.3) stable; urgency=high

• Java Runtime Environment 22.0.2 update
• Telluride Video Downloader build 33
• Enhance SSL/TLS Validation with Improved Domain and Certificate Handling
• Refactor Image Loading to Use HttpClient for Better Handling
• YT search fixed

— FrostWire Team [email protected] Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:45:00 -0600

Signed Binaries:
windows x86_64 telluride.exe

macos x86_64 telluride_macos.x86_64

macos arm64 telluride_macos.arm64

linux x86_64 telluride_linux

Key Updates:

Python 3.12.5: The update to Python 3.12.5 brings enhanced performance, new features, and better compatibility with the latest libraries and tools. This ensures that FrostWire’s Telluride is built on the most current and efficient Python environment, improving overall stability and future-proofing the application.
yt_dlp-2024.8.6: Updated to the latest version, ensuring you have the most reliable and up-to-date video downloading capabilities.
Development Tools: We’ve upgraded several essential development tools:
pip-24.2: Improved package management for a more streamlined development process.
astroid-3.2.4: Enhanced static analysis for better code quality.
pylint-3.2.6: Updated linter to help maintain high coding standards.
pyinstaller-6.10.0: Latest build tool updates for creating standalone executables.
This release ensures that FrostWire’s Telluride remains robust and aligned with the latest in development best practices. Download the latest build and enjoy the improved performance and reliability!

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, we appreciate your continued support.

We’re thrilled to announce the release of FrostWire 2.7.8 build 731, packed with exciting updates, crucial fixes, and enhanced features to elevate your media experience. Whether you’re downloading your favorite videos or managing your media library, FrostWire 2.7.8 ensures a seamless and efficient process.

Key Updates and Fixes:

• X Video Download Issue Fixed: We’ve resolved the problem where video file names were excessively long, ensuring smoother downloads and better file management.
• Improved Search Functionality: Enjoy more accurate search results with our latest fixes, making it easier to find the content you love.
• EZTV and Yify Search Removed: To streamline our services, we’ve removed EZTV and Yify searches.
• Updated Gradle and Plugins: FrostWire now runs on Gradle version 8.6 and the Android Gradle plugin versions 8.2.1 and 8.3.2, providing enhanced performance and compatibility.
• Enhanced Python Integration: With the integration of com.chaquo.python:gradle:15.0.1 and Python updated to version 3.12, expect more robust and efficient script executions.
• Bug Fixes: We’ve addressed null pointer exceptions in AbstractConfirmListDialog and TellurideCourierCallback, along with improving null checks for miniPlayer and coverImage.
• Compliance Enhancements: Miscellaneous updates ensure better compliance with Play Store guidelines.

Library Updates: We’ve updated several key libraries, including androidx, Google Firebase, and Kotlin, to their latest versions for improved functionality and security.

What This Means for You:

These updates are designed to provide a smoother, more efficient, and more enjoyable user experience. By fixing critical bugs and updating essential components, FrostWire 2.7.8 ensures you can continue to download and enjoy your media effortlessly.

Download the latest version now and experience the enhanced performance and new features for yourself!

FrostWire 2.7.8 build 731 MAY/15/2024

• Fixes X Video Download issue where video file names were too long
• Search fixes
• EZTV search removed
• Yify search removed
• Updated Gradle to version 8.6
• Updated Android Gradle plugin to 8.2.1 and 8.3.2
• Updated Python integration with com.chaquo.python:gradle:15.0.1
• Fixed null pointer exceptions in AbstractConfirmListDialog and TellurideCourierCallback
• Improved null checks for miniPlayer and coverImage
• Miscellaneous Play Store compliance enhancements
• Python version updated to 3.12
• Python: yt-dlp-2024.4.9
• androidx.browser:browser:1.8.0 update
• androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx:2.7.0 update
• androidx.media2:media2-player:1.3.0 update
• androidx.media2:media2-session:1.3.0 update
• androidx.media2:media2-widget:1.3.0 update
• androidx.vectordrawable:vectordrawable-animated:1.2.0 update
• com.android.billingclient:billing:7.0.0 update
• com.applovin:applovin-sdk:12.4.3 update
• com.google.android.material:material:1.12.0 update
• com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:3.0.1 update
• com.google.gms:google-services:4.4.1 update
• com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:33.0.0 update
• org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.24 update

FrostWire’s Phoenix Moment: Rebirth from the Ashes!

Download for Android/Chromebook: frostwire-android-release-2.7.7-b730-plus.apk

Great news for our FrostWire community! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of FrostWire 2.7.7 build 730 for Android, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This update isn’t just a set of improvements; it symbolizes our resilient comeback, akin to a mythical phoenix rising from the ashes.

Today, January 5th 2024 we’ve been finally been reinstated in the Google Play Store.

What’s New in 2.7.7?

Subscription Page Enhancements: Navigating and managing your subscriptions is now smoother and more intuitive.

Expanded Ad-Removal Options: Plus users with Google Play can now purchase an Ad-Removal subscription, offering an even cleaner experience.

Tech Upgrades: We’ve integrated the latest tech stack including updates to Kotlin, Firebase, Gradle, and more, ensuring a robust and efficient app performance.

Python’s Latest: Featuring Python’s yt_dlp 2023.12.30 for enhanced functionality.

Ad & Mediation SDK Updates: We’ve upgraded to the latest versions for a seamless ad experience.
This update is particularly special as it comes just after FrostWire’s reinstatement on the Google Play Store. It’s not just an update; it’s a celebration of persistence, innovation, and community spirit.

A Vision of Resilience: The Ice Phoenix

As we celebrate this rebirth, imagine an “Ice Phoenix” rising majestically from a frosty terrain. This mythical creature, with its crystalline feathers and a shimmering aura, soars upwards amidst swirling snowflakes. Its wings glint with a spectrum of icy blues and purples, casting a radiant glow. As it ascends, it leaves behind a trail of sparkling frost, symbolizing renewal and endless possibilities. This Ice Phoenix is not just a fantasy; it embodies the spirit of FrostWire – ever resilient, ever evolving.

Stay tuned for the visual depiction of this breathtaking scene, a fitting metaphor for FrostWire’s journey!

Download or update to FrostWire 2.7.7 on Android and Chromebook and join us in this exciting new chapter.
Your support and feedback have been our guiding stars.

Let’s keep soaring higher, together!

Changelog

FrostWire 2.7.7 build 730

• Subscription page improvements
• Plus users with Google Play can also buy Ad-Removal subscription
• com.google.android.material:material:1.11.0
• org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.22
• androidx.exifinterface:exifinterface:1.3.7
• com.applovin:applovin-sdk:12.1.0
• com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter:4.9.2.1
• python: yt_dlp 2023.12.30
• dev: com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:32.7.0
• dev: com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.2.0

Hey there, FrostWire fam!

We’ve got some exciting news to share! We’ve just rolled out FrostWire for Desktop 6.13.1 and it’s packed with improvements and updates that we believe you’re going to love.

If you don’t feel like reading, here are the installers:
Windows: frostwire-6.13.1.windows.github.exe

Mac M1/M2 (arm64): frostwire-6.13.1-arm64.dmg
Mac Intel (x86_64): frostwire-6.13.1-x86_64.dmg

Linux (debian/ubuntu x86_64): frostwire-6.13.1.amd64.deb
Linux (rpm x86_64): frostwire-6.13.1.amd64.rpm
Linux (any x86_64): frostwire-6.13.1.amd64.tar.gz

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new:

1. Java Runtime Environment 21 Update: We’re keeping things up-to-date with the latest JRE 21. This ensures smoother operation and keeps your FrostWire experience secure and stable.
2. org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc:3.43.0.0 Update: Technical jargon aside, this is an essential component for data management within the application. And guess what? We’ve upgraded it to provide you with better performance.
3. Telluride Video Downloader with Python 3.12.0: Yup, we’ve given our video downloader a boost! Now powered by Python 3.12.0, expect faster and more efficient downloads.

All these updates were designed with YOU in mind. We want to ensure that FrostWire remains your go-to platform for all your downloading needs.

Big shoutout to our FrostWire team for their relentless effort in bringing you this update.

Remember, if you ever have feedback, suggestions, or just want to send some love, don’t hesitate to drop us a line in the comments, or on X @frostwire

Happy downloading, everyone!

Cheers, The FrostWire Team

Downloads

windows:
telluride.exe

macOS:
telluride_macos.arm64
telluride_macos.x86_64

linux:
telluride_linux

Usage

usage: telluride_macos.arm64 [-h] [--audio-only] [--meta-only] [page_url]

positional arguments:
  page_url          The URL of the page that hosts the video you need to backup locally

options:
  -h, --help        show this help message and exit
  --audio-only, -a  Downloads the video and keeps only a separate audio file usually a .mp3. (requires ffmpeg installed in the system)
  --meta-only, -m   Prints a JSON dictionary with all the metadata available on the video file found in the page_url. Does not download the
                    video file

In the ever-evolving digital cosmos, FrostWire’s commitment to refining the user experience and enhancing the developmental scaffold remains steadfast. With the release of Telluride Cloud Video Downloader’s Build 29, the horizon broadens, hinting at more efficient video downloading and a more robust developer toolkit. Let’s unbox the latest offerings from this stalwart in the digital video downloading realm!

Highlighting the Major Updates in Build 29

Before we delve deeper, here’s a snapshot of the recent enhancements:

1. yt_dlp’s Fresh Update to 2023.10.13: A beacon of efficient video downloading, this upgrade promises refined video extraction capabilities, potentially expanding the list of supported platforms and optimizing the downloading process.
2. Developer Tool Rejuvenations:
   • pyinstaller’s Twin Updates to 6.1.0: Evidently, PyInstaller has garnered attention with not one, but two mentions (possibly a typo, but we’ll assume it’s doubly important). This version paves the way for converting Python programs into stand-alone executables with enhanced compatibility and features.
   • Astroid Evolution to 3.0.1: In its continuous quest for a fortified code foundation, the update in astroid—a critical static reasoning library—vouches for more profound code insights, ensuring a cleaner and more robust codebase.
   • pip Ascends to 23.3: The lifeblood of Python package management, pip’s upgrade ensures a smoother, more secure package installation experience, catering to the latest Python packages available in the ecosystem.

Here’s the Cool Part: Advanced Features for Developers!

We know many of you love to tinker and integrate tools into your own apps. Telluride provides a nifty JSON functionality. Run it with the --meta-only argument, and it will print out a neat JSON dictionary packed with all the metadata available for a video from a given URL.

This is a fantastic feature for devs looking to show download links or implement downloading functionalities in their apps. Your app can simply read this JSON output and make magic happen!

Download frostwire-android-release-2.7.3-b723-plus.apk free here

Hey FrostWire fans!

It’s mid-October, and as the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, we’re stoked to bring you some fresh updates to your favorite Android app. We’ve just rolled out FrostWire 2.7.3 build 723, and here’s the scoop on what’s new and improved.

Bug Fixes and Better User Experience

First off, we heard you loud and clear. Some of our users pointed out that they had issues with their Play Store Ad-removal subscriptions not reflecting locally. Fret not, we’ve squashed that bug! Your ad-free experience should now be smoother than ever.

Library Updates

A slew of our underlying libraries have been updated to their latest and greatest versions. This isn’t just tech jargon; these updates ensure that your app runs faster, smoother, and more securely. Here are a few highlights:

• Gson Library now at version 2.10.1, ensuring seamless data transitions.
• Google Services have been upgraded to 4.4.0.
• Crashlytics from Firebase, at 2.9.9, will keep tabs on any issues so we can tackle them swiftly.
• A boost in Material Design with com.google.android.material at 1.10.0 brings subtle and pleasing design refinements.
• For our Kotlin aficionados, we’ve moved up to kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.10.
• We also got the latest yt_dlp 2023.10.13 for Python, ensuring you get the best video download experience.

Developer Sweet Treats

For the developers in our midst or those curious about the nuts and bolts that make FrostWire tick, we’ve undertaken some backend spring cleaning:

• Deprecated elements in our Gradle build script have been fixed, making our development process more streamlined.
• We’ve updated our Gradle build tooling to com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.2 and using gradle-8.4-bin.zip.
• Last but not least, our Firebase library got a boost with firebase-bom:32.3.1.

That’s a wrap for this update! As always, our team has been working diligently to enhance your FrostWire experience. Download the update, give it a spin, and let us know what you think. Your feedback fuels our fire, and we can’t wait to hear from you.

Stay warm, stay safe, and keep torrenting!

Cheers,
The FrostWire Team

Changelog

FrostWire 2.7.3 build 723 - OCT/17/2023
 - Fixed bug where Play Store Ad-removal subscriptions weren't updating locally.
 - com.google.code.gson:gson:2.10.1
 - com.google.gms:google-services:4.4.0
 - com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:2.9.9
 - com.google.android.material:material:1.10.0
 - org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.10
 - androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx:2.6.2
 - com.applovin:applovin-sdk:11.11.3
 - com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter:4.9.1.0
 - python: yt_dlp 2023.10.13
 - dev: gradle build script deprecation fixes, cleanup
 - dev: com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.2
 - dev: gradle-8.4-bin.zip
 - dev: com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:32.3.1

Hey FrostWire Fam!

Guess what? We’ve just launched FrostWire 6.13.0 and it’s sizzling with awesome updates that we can’t wait for you to try out! The latest version is crafted with , ensuring that your experience is smoother, faster, and more reliable!

What’s New?

We’ve spiced things up with the latest release. Without keeping you on tenterhooks, here’s a sneak peek into what’s wrapped inside:

• Faster Startup Time: You might just notice that FrostWire gets going much quicker than before. Let us know if you also feel the speed!
• Java Runtime Environment 21 Update: Keeping up with the tech trends, we’ve updated the Java Runtime Environment to version 21, ensuring stability and performance enhancements.
• SQLite Update: The org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc has been updated to version 3.43.0.0, helping the internal databases run smoother and more efficiently.
• Telluride Video Downloader Build 28: Plus, now featuring Python 3.12.0, making your video downloading experience even smoother!

We Want to Hear from You on X

Your feedback has always been our treasure trove in making FrostWire better with each release. So, dive in, explore all the new features, and let us know what you think on X @frostwire!

Did you experience that swift startup we’re so excited about?
Any other thoughts, shouts, or whispers? Send them our way!

This is only the first of several incremental updates we’ll be launching for the 6.13.x series, more to come in the following days and weeks, FrostWire is never finished.

Ready to Upgrade?

Embrace all these fantastic new features and improvements now! Just click on the links below and get started with FrostWire 6.13.0 on your device:

• Windows : x86_64
• Mac : (installer coming soon, had some issues with the signature, waiting for Apple to renew our Apple Developer Membership)
• Linux : Download for Linux DEB RPM or TAR.GZ

Join Our Community

Let’s keep the FrostWire community vibrant and engaged!
Connect with us and other FrostWire users on our Reddit forum, X, Facebook, or Instagram.

Share your experiences, seek help, or simply drop by to say hi!

Thank You for Your Continuous Support

A huge shout-out to all our users for being the heartbeat of FrostWire! Your unwavering support, feedback, and love have always driven us to bring the best to you.

Enjoy the new FrostWire, and here’s to many more updates to come!

Stay frosty, folks!

With Warm Regards, The FrostWire Team

Windows x86_64: telluride.exe 17.3 MB
macOS arm64: telluride_macos.arm64 16.4 MB
macOS x86_64: telluride_macos.x86_64 17.1 MB
linux x86_64: telluride_linux 31.3 MB

Key Updates in Build 28

Checking out the awesome stuff that’s part of this cool update, here’s a rundown of the important upgrades that have been brought in:

• yt_dlp Update to 2023.10.7: The yt_dlp update ensures optimal compatibility and functionality in video extraction from numerous online platforms. With this update, users can anticipate smoother, more reliable downloads and an expansion in supported platforms or formats.
• Python Upgrade to 3.12.0: Python 3.12.0 brings forth an array of enhancements in syntax, new modules, and improvements in existing modules, promising improved performance, and potentially paving the way for developers to incorporate more advanced functionalities within Telluride.

Developer Tool Updates:

• pylint-3.0.1: The update to pylint, a widely acknowledged Python static code analysis tool, ensures that developers are equipped with enhanced bug and error detection, fostering cleaner and more efficient code production.
• astroid-3.0.0: Paired with pylint, the upgrade in astroid—a static reasoning library and a common building block for source code infrastructures—further empowers developers to create sturdier, error-resilient code.
• pyinstaller-6.0.0: An upgrade in PyInstaller is pivotal in converting Python programs into executables that run efficiently on various OS platforms, facilitating broader user accessibility and platform compatibility for Telluride.

Changelog

build 28 - oct/13/2023
 - yt_dlp-2023.10.7
 - python 3.12.0
 - dev: pylint-3.0.1
 - dev: astroid-3.0.0
 - dev: pyinstaller-6.0.0

Download the official .apk
frostwire-android-release-2.7.2-b722-plus.apk

Hello to all our Android enthusiasts and FrostWire fans! Today, we’re elated to introduce a new build that promises a seamless and enhanced user experience – FrostWire 2.7.2 build 722.

Released on AUG/19/2023, this build comes with an array of improvements and updates that cater to the evolving needs of the Android community.

What’s New in FrostWire 2.7.2 for Android?

Google Play Billing Library Migration: A significant leap forward, the app has transitioned from Google Play Billing Library 4.1.0 to the much newer 6.0.1 version. This migration assures users of a more streamlined and efficient billing process on the Google Play Store.

yt_dlp 2023.07.06 Integration: Staying ahead of the curve, FrostWire now supports the yt_dlp 2023.07.06 version under its Python dependencies. This enhancement guarantees that users can benefit from the latest features and stability improvements offered by the yt_dlp community.

Updated AndroidX Libraries:

androidx.browser:browser has been updated to version 1.6.0. Expect a more refined browsing experience within the app.
androidx.preference:preference has been bumped to version 1.2.1, making the in-app preferences and settings more user-friendly and intuitive.

Development Environment Upgrades

To ensure that FrostWire remains stable, efficient, and up-to-date with the latest Android standards, several vital development components have been updated:

Compile SDK has been advanced to version 34.
Gradle Build Tool has been elevated to version com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.0.
Gradle Binary has transitioned to gradle-8.3-bin.zip.
Firebase Crashlytics Gradle Plugin has been updated to version com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:2.9.8. This ensures that any app crashes can be thoroughly analyzed and rectified swiftly.

##Wrapping Up:
With the introduction of FrostWire 2.7.2 for Android, users can anticipate a more smooth, feature-rich, and reliable app experience. A massive shoutout to the FrostWire team for their unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch updates. If you haven’t updated your FrostWire app yet, now’s the time to dive into this fresh build and experience the improvements first-hand!

Changelog for FrostWire 2.7.2 build 722 – AUG/19/2023

• Google Play Billing Library 4.1.0 to 6.0.1 migration
• python: yt_dlp 2023.07.06
• androidx.browser:browser:1.6.0
• androidx.preference:preference:1.2.1
• dev: compileSdk 34
• dev: com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.0
• dev: gradle-8.3-bin.zip
• dev: com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:2.9.8

Download official binaries and have fun
Windows x86_64
telluride.exe

macOS
telluride_macos.x86_64
telluride_macos.arm64

linux
telluride_linux

Greetings, tech enthusiasts! Today, we’re excited to introduce you to the latest and greatest update of Telluride Cloud Video Downloader, brought to you by FrostWire – Build 27. With several new features and improvements, this build stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment of FrostWire to make video downloading a breeze for all.

What is Telluride Cloud Video Downloader?

For those new to the name, Telluride is a portable and user-friendly wrapper for yt_dlp, a popular tool used for downloading videos. Telluride simplifies the process, making it easy for users to backup videos locally from a given URL. Plus, it’s supported on MacOS, making it a favorite for Apple aficionados!

Key Features of Build 27:

1. Up-to-date with yt_dlp-2023.7.6: The foundation of Telluride, yt_dlp, has been updated to its 2023.7.6 version. This ensures that users have access to the latest fixes and enhancements from the yt_dlp community.
2. Audio-only Download: With the new --audio-only option, users can download videos and keep only a separate audio file, which is usually in .mp3 format. Do note, this requires ffmpeg to be installed in the system. This feature is perfect for music enthusiasts wanting to enjoy the audio of a video track without the visuals.
3. Metadata Extraction: The new --meta-only option is a game-changer for those who thrive on details. Instead of downloading the video, this option prints a JSON dictionary packed with all the available metadata on the video file found at the provided URL.
4. Updated Development Tools: To ensure that Telluride remains robust and bug-free, several development tools have been updated:
   • pip to version 23.2.1
   • astroid to version 2.15.6
   • pylint to version 2.17.5
   • pyinstaller to version 5.13.0

How to Use Build 27?

Using the new build is straightforward. By executing ./telluride_macos.x86_64 followed by the desired options and the page URL, you’re good to go!

Telluride Cloud Video Downloader. Build 27
Copyright 2020-2023 FrostWire LLC. Licensed under Apache 2.0.
Python 3.11.3 (v3.11.3:f3909b8bc8, Apr  4 2023, 20:12:10) [Clang 13.0.0 (clang-1300.0.29.30)]
sys.version_info(major=3, minor=11, micro=3, releaselevel='final', serial=0)
CWD=/Users/gubatron/workspace/frostwire/telluride

usage: telluride_macos.x86_64 [-h] [--audio-only] [--meta-only] [page_url]

positional arguments:
  page_url          The URL of the page that hosts the video you need to
                    backup locally

options:
  -h, --help        show this help message and exit
  --audio-only, -a  Downloads the video and keeps only a separate audio file
                    usually a .mp3. (requires ffmpeg installed in the system)
  --meta-only, -m   Prints a JSON dictionary with all the metadata available
                    on the video file found in the page_url. Does not download
                    the video file

In Conclusion:

Build 27 of Telluride Cloud Video Downloader has brought in some commendable features and improvements. Whether you’re looking to enjoy music offline, fetch metadata from videos, or just want to have the latest and best in video downloading, this update has got you covered. A big shout out to FrostWire for their dedication to keeping Telluride at the forefront of video downloading tools!

build 27 – aug/21/2023

• yt_dlp-2023.7.6
• dev: pip-23.2.1
• dev: astroid-2.15.6
• dev: pylint-2.17.5
• dev: pyinstaller-5.13.0

The FrostWire team is excited to announce the latest version of its popular peer-to-peer file sharing application for Android – FrostWire 2.7.0. This release is brimming with upgrades, improvements and fixes that enhance the application’s overall performance, security and reliability.

Performance Improvements

FrostWire 2.7.0 features a range of performance improvements. In this build, we’ve updated our underlying libtorrent library to version 1.2.19.0, offering better functionality and performance.

In terms of uTP performance, multiple updates have been made to optimize the system. These improvements prevent premature timeouts/resends, allow one outstanding undersized packet, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs, and put a stop to sending redundant deferred ACKs.

These enhancements are aimed at making your file-sharing experience smoother and faster.

Boost and OpenSSL Upgrades

Boost has been upgraded to version 1.82, and OpenSSL to 1.1.1t, bringing in better security and system reliability. OpenSSL upgrades in particular bring enhanced cryptography features, making your connections more secure than ever.

New Build Tools and SDKs

We’ve also upgraded the build tools and SDKs we use.

Gradle has been updated to version 8.1.1, and the application’s jar is now built with jdk20.

We’ve also updated the Android NDK to r25c (LTS) from r25b for more efficient native code development.

Additional SDK updates include com.applovin:applovin-sdk to version 11.9.0, com.google.android.material:material to version 1.9.0, com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter to 4.7.1.0, and org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8 to 1.8.21. These upgrades will enhance the app’s functionality and improve its user interface.

More Robust Python Runtime Initialization

The Python runtime initialization is now more robust, with race condition issues being fixed.

This allows for smoother operations and fewer interruptions during use.

Improved Search and Fixing Issues

The SoundCloud search function has been fixed, ensuring a more streamlined user experience. This release also includes several fixes for the libtorrent, including issues with odd piece sizes, stop-when-ready not closing files, accounting for wanted_done/done when force-rechecking, renaming of filenames that are too long for the filesystem, and more.

FrostWire 2.7.0 for Android is more secure, faster, and more reliable. It’s time to upgrade and enjoy the best FrostWire experience yet!

FULL CHANGELOG:

FrostWire 2.7.0 build 720 – JUN/01/2023

• jlibtorrent 1.2.19.0 upgrade
• boost 1.82 upgrade
• openssl 1.1.1t upgrade
• gradle 8.1.1 upgrade
• jar built with jdk20
• libtorrent update to RC_1_2 adac0d0843c7fb2180f43d20bd5bee0e380e4673
• android NDK r25c (LTS) (from r25b)
• more robust initialization of Python runtime
• fixed race condition issues starting the Python runtime
• fixed SC search
• lt:back-port load_torrent_*() functions
• lt:fix issue with odd piece sizes
• lt:fix issue where stop-when-ready would not close files
• lt:uTP performance, fix packet loss when sending is stalled
• lt:uTP performance, prevent premature timeouts/resends
• lt:uTP performance, more lenient nagle’s algorithm to always allow one outstanding undersized packet
• lt:uTP performance, piggy-back held back undersized packet with ACKs
• lt:uTP performance, don’t send redundant deferred ACKs
• lt:fix wanted_done/done accounting when force-rechecking
• lt:expose userdata via torrent_handle (back-port from 2.0)
• lt:fix renaming of filenames that are too long for the filesystem
• lt:made UPnP and LSD code avoid using select_reactor (to work around an issue on windows in boost.asio < 1.80)
• com.applovin:applovin-sdk:11.9.0
• com.google.android.material:material:1.9.0
• com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter:4.7.1.0
• org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.8.21