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  • what New on OPD 8.0


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    New OpenDroid Version Available – July 2025

    A major update delivering deep and visible improvements: faster, more stable, and modern.

    Here are the release highlights:


    System & Stability

    Enigma2 core updates with full compatibility for Python 3.13.5

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    Fixed critical errors: recordings, screensaver, reboot, configuration issues

    Zapping optimization: even faster and more responsive channel switching

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    Network & DNS

    DNS IPv4/IPv6

    New script get_dns_suffix.sh: automatically extracts DNS suffix from /etc/resolv.conf

    Preparation for advanced graphical DNS configuration

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    Buttons, Messages, and Contextual Help improved

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    Multimedia: FFmpeg 7 and ServiceApp

    Updated FFmpeg to version 7: better performance, modern codec compatibility

    Improved integration with ServiceApp: smoother experience with streaming, **** and VOD

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    Advanced Features

    Enhanced Softcam and CardServer management with modern UI and animations

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    Extended support for streaming services, standby descramble and MultiBoot

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    FlashOnline Updated (obsolete GitHub support removed)

    Now supports the following teams:

    OpenSPA, EGAMI, TeamBlue, Open8eIGHT, OpenHDF, OpenViX, OpenPLi, OpenBH, OpenATV

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    Multilanguage & Fonts

    Extensive fixes to .po files in all languages

    Corrected multilingual character support with dedicated fonts

    Added NotoSansSC for perfect rendering of Chinese, Hebrew, and Greek

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    Cleanup & Optimizations

    Code refactoring, removal of obsolete calls, improved installation handling

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    MultiBoot support extended to new models (SF4008, DM900, etc.)

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    Fix: logo.img now correctly written during build

    Deployment of logo.img fixed in partition recipe

    Caching issue resolved by switching to recovery_emmc flash

    Confirmed working on SF8008 hardware

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    (Rewritten OPD_panel)

    What the `OPD_panel` does

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    The `OPD_panel` is an advanced main menu for managing the OpenDroid system, designed to provide centralized access to key configuration, diagnostics, and maintenance features.

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    Modular structure

    Dynamically loads contextual menu entries (e.g. only if Softcam is active)

    Structured navigation:

    Softcam / ***** / NCam setup

    IPK tools and log management

    Backup and Restore

    Hard Disk, Cron, Swap, Samba

    Detailed system information (RAM, CPU, Kernel, Network, etc.)

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    Main features

    Integrated parental control (via ProtectedScreen)

    Multi-level management (menu > subsection > back)

    Dynamic list management (services, info, software manager)

    Support for MultiBoot, FlashOnline, and advanced setup

    Plugin integration via session.open(...)

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    UI and usability

    Dynamic labels with contextual descriptions (summary_description)

    Navigation via directional **** and mapped actions

    Vertical list interface with skin support

    Ready for future extensions and modular use

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    Conclusion

    OPD_panel` is a central and highly extendable hub for advanced OpenDroid users, simplifying access to all critical system areas in one unified interface.

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    Already using OpenDroid 7.6?

    You can easily upgrade to the new 8.0 directly from your receiver:

    Go to Menu > System Tools (OPD) > Flash Online

    and select the OpenDroid 8.0 image for your model.

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