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====== UPDATING ======
===== APK =====
October 2024: new/current versions of the app are now available at [[https://new.unifiedradios.com]].

===== APK Repository =====
☛ APK's are also available here: ☛ [[http://rfinder.wiki/repository/index.php?dir=B1-Plus_Unified-Radios_APKs|RFinder.wiki's repository of APK's]]

==== Updating APK ====
  * After version 13.15 the update method changed. Download and install the latest version from [[https://new.unifiedradios.com]]
  * With version 13.16 and onward, you will get update notifications within the RFinder app.

==== Updating ROM ====
  * RFinder ROM's are ZIP files; extraction automatically occurs during update via Android settings

__**Source: RFinder Manual v.68 p.33-34**__\\ 
Once you hit the power button, if your ROM is out of date, you will get a notification. Within this notification, you are able to download the latest ROM.zip file. NOTE: Software and ROM are two very different things. The ROM (.zip file) is the actual firmware of the device itself, whereas the software is the RFinder Application (.apk file).\\ 
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===== Backups =====

  * Backup/restore on the Android smartphone side is via the usual Google account settings/features.\\ 
  * Backup/restore memory channels on the radio side is via the RFinder Cloud Programming on the web, and the RFinder app's memory features of Save/Restore to/from the Cloud. A programming cable and CPS (computer programming software) is not needed.\\ 
  * More information on memory backup/restore in the [[memories|MEMORIES]] section.

===== RF1 vs RF Development =====

**__August 8, 2022 from Joseph Humberger__**\\ 
**Official Statement Regarding RF1 vs RF Development**\\ 
**RF1 will post as a software update later today.**\\ 
**To enable DMRoIP go to Menu -> Settings -> Switch to Experimental Mode.**\\ 
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RFinder prides itself on being a leader in the latest Amateur Radio technology. Many of our loyal customers have played a vital role in testing and providing the feedback for our cutting-edge features.\\ 
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As with any innovative technology, features are in varying stages of development and stability.\\ 
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We desire to provide both an innovative and stable product for our customers, so we are implementing several changes effective immediately.\\ 
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First, we are providing options for RFinder users to choose which platform they wish to run based on their needs; **Experimental Features** or **Increased Stability Version**.\\ 
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We will continue to offer **DMRoIP within the Development App** only (hereby referred to as RF Development). RF Development will be for customers who are interested in being a part of the testing of features while in the different stages of development.
We are also excited to be offering a new FM/DMR app (hereby referred to as **RF1**) with established, stable features for easy-to-use DMR and FM radio transmissions.\\ 
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All of this is an easy upgrade through the existing RFinder application. Choosing the platform that fits your needs the best can be accessed through **Menu -> Settings (Choose Experimental Features or Increased Stability Version)**.\\ 

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**__RF 1.1 Released__** (from Joseph Humberger)\\ 
**DMRoIP is still present in the application and is not going anywhere.**\\ 
As we work to meet the needs of our customers around the world, we have chosen to give our users the option of choosing the version that **fits their needs best**; a version with DMRoIP or a scaled down version with a simpler User Interface.\\ 
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One's selection can be changed at any time through the settings menu.\\ 
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With the latest update that was pushed out this evening, you will be prompted on first launch to pick which version you prefer.\\ 

===== Update-Status August 2024 Onwards =====
☛ [[Update-Status]]