Change logs
Feb 4 2026
FF OS 1.0.7 — Automatic timezone
FF1 uses the right timezone automatically
FF1 now automatically sets the correct timezone. This matters for works that change behavior based on local time—so what you see on screen matches the artist’s intent wherever the device is.
Feral File Mobile App 1.0.9 — Updates, browsing, and faster syncing
Manually update FF OS when you missed the overnight window
FF OS updates are usually applied automatically overnight. If your FF1 was powered off during that window, you can now trigger an update from the mobile app once the device is back online.
Playlists browsing stays smooth
Playlists no longer jump back to the top while loading or refreshing, and loading performance is smoother during longer browsing sessions.
Faster My Collection sync (with a note)
We reduced redundant requests during token syncing, which should make first-time sync and incremental updates noticeably faster—especially for larger collections.
Jan 28 2026
FF OS 1.0.6 — Faster loads, smoother onboarding, and better recovery
Faster loads with a larger Chromium cache
FF1 now keeps a larger Chromium cache, reducing repeat network requests. Artworks load faster, and it saves bandwidth on slower connections.
Internet detection is more forgiving during onboarding
FF1 now handles unstable internet and brief network drops more gracefully during onboarding, so setup is less likely to get blocked at the exact wrong moment.
Clear confirmation when OTA is triggered from the app
Starting with FF OS 1.0.6, when you trigger an OTA update from the mobile app, FF1 shows a clearer confirmation that the update was received and started. (On earlier versions like 1.0.5, OTA may still run in the background without an on-screen confirmation.)
Bigger log uploads for better debugging
FF1 can now upload larger logs, giving us more context when diagnosing tricky issues.
Feral File Mobile App 1.0.7 — More reliable collections, Now Playing, and device controls
Collections stay usable while indexing catches up
Large collections no longer fail all‑or‑nothing during indexing. When works are still syncing, the app keeps browsing and playback usable with what’s ready, and collection status is rendered from the server’s stage + counts. Rebuild metadata is safe again—it no longer produces empty playlists or makes the Me section disappear after an app restart. When a work can’t load, the app avoids blank “Error” tiles and shows a clear unavailable state instead.
Channels load consistently
The Channels tab no longer intermittently shows only the default Feral File channel.
Now Playing stays accurate for single‑art playback
Switching between single artworks no longer causes the Now Playing bar to desync, and expanding the Now Playing bar no longer shows an empty view.
Sleep / Screen Off for power saving
You can now put FF1 to sleep to turn off the screen and save power, with a reliable wake path when you’re ready to play again.
Jan 19 2026
FF OS 1.0.5 — HDMI orientation + crash recovery
Orientation stays correct after HDMI hot‑plug
FF1 no longer resets screen orientation to the default when you unplug/replug HDMI, so artworks keep playing in the intended orientation.
Playback resumes after service recovery
If the playback service crashes and restarts, FF1 now resumes the current playlist correctly instead of getting stuck.
Jan 15 2026
Feral File Mobile App 1.0.6 — Smoother FF1 setup and recovery
Setup continues without a second QR scan
FF1 still shows a QR code to get you into the app, but you shouldn’t have to scan it twice. After install, the app can discover a nearby FF1 over Bluetooth and continue setup. If there’s more than one FF1 nearby, you can pick the one you want before connecting.
Wi‑Fi setup is clearer when you’re moving fast
Choosing a Wi‑Fi network now centers the SSID list as the main action, with Other network… as the fallback. If FF1 can’t connect, the app now gives a clearer error and a better next step (for example: double-check the password, try again, or move FF1 to a stronger signal).
Reconnect is no longer a dead end after reinstall
If you delete and reinstall the app (or use Forget I exist), you can re-discover and reconnect to an existing FF1 instead of getting stuck without a connect path.
My Collection search stays fresh
After you add an address, My Collection search updates when indexing completes—without needing an app restart.
Jan 10 2026
FF OS 1.0.4 — Stable playback with large artworks
Player Crash Fix for Large Artwork Data
Fixed a crash in the FF1 player when playlists include large artwork payloads. This also reduces the knock‑on effects we saw on the phone side (app lag and occasional loss of connection while FF1 is under load).
Bluetooth Reconnect Without Re-Scanning QR
After the initial QR setup, the mobile app can scan and reconnect to FF1 over Bluetooth without scanning the TV QR code again. This makes setup one-scan-per-install, and it gives users a recovery path when the app forgets the device.
Feral File Mobile App 1.0.5 — Connectivity, UX, and Support
Offline Recovery
If you launch the app while offline, it now restores connection automatically once the internet is back.
Friendlier Prompt Bar Errors
Errors in the Prompt Bar now show human-friendly messages instead of technical failures.
QR + Camera Permission Fix
Fixed a camera permission error on first-time QR scanning.
Now Playing + Collection Sync Fixes
- Tapping the currently playing artwork from the Now Playing bar no longer shows a blank screen
- Now Playing bar reliably updates the active artwork
- Collection artwork lists stay in sync between Home and Playlists without needing an app restart
Navigation Fix
Fixed the “→ All” button disappearing after returning from the All Curated Playlists view.
FF1 Connection Improvement
The app no longer requires a second QR scan to connect to FF1 after install.
Play Tooltip
Added a tooltip to explain how to play art from the mobile app.
Support
Customer support is now handled via email: support@feralfile.com
Dec 17
FF OS 1.0.2 — More reliable playlist playback
Playlists Start Consistently
Fixed an edge case where tapping Play on FF1 from a playlist could fail to start playback on the device, even though the same artwork would play when launched directly.
Feral File Mobile App 1.0.2 — Readability & Stability
Improved Readability
Typography is now larger and more consistent across onboarding and core screens, making the app easier to scan when your phone is acting as an FF1 controller.
More Stable Browsing
Resolved a crash that could occur while scrolling and loading more items in Playlists, Channels, and Works.
My Collection Ordering Stays Stable
Fixed a case where works could jump to the top of My Collection even when nothing changed for the connected wallet. “Recent” should now reflect your own adds and transfers.
Dec 10
FF OS 1.0.1 — Playlist Reliability & Faster Recovery
Playlists Advance Correctly
Fixed an issue where FF1 could play only the first artwork in a playlist and then stop. The playback queue now moves through the full sequence as expected.
Faster Factory Reset & Log Upload
Factory reset and log upload now run primarily over Wi‑Fi instead of Bluetooth. Resets complete faster and logs reach us more reliably for debugging. If Wi‑Fi is unavailable or fails, FF1 automatically falls back to Bluetooth so recovery still works.
Feral File Mobile App 1.0.0 — Dedicated FF1 Controller
New FF1-Focused App
We’ve launched a new mobile app dedicated to FF1 setup and control, with updated onboarding, menus, and setup flows to make first-time pairing and daily use simpler.
Collection & Playback Fixes
- Correct token ordering for works affected by address-agnostic provenance
- Fix for the first two artworks sometimes showing as “Unknown Artist / Unknown Title” with no thumbnail
- Reliable playlist thumbnails after adding an address
- “Play” button in user playlists now starts playback as expected
Simpler Sign-In
The new app no longer requires a passkey to use. You can control FF1 more quickly while we continue to evolve the long-term account and credential model.
Dec 2
FF OS 0.15.0 — OTA Firmware Upgrade Support
OTA Firmware Components
System components like BlueZ now update over the air. Future firmware releases install normally without requiring a manual reflash.
Bluetooth Connection Recovery
Fixed a rare handshake failure that could break communication between the mobile app and your FF1 while artwork continued to play. Connection recovery is now reliable.
Manual Reflash Required
This release needs a manual reflash (flashing guide). OTA resumes for future releases.
Feral File Mobile App 0.66.8 — Interface Refinements
Smoother Navigation
Animations, transitions, and visuals have been updated for a more consistent experience.
Optional Explore Bar
The Explore bar is now hidden by default. Enable it under Preferences → Settings if you want quick access to search and discovery tools.
Clearer Bluetooth Pairing
Pairing and reconnecting now show clearer progress states and error messages, making setup more transparent.
Nov 25
FF OS 0.14.0 — Bluetooth Connection Improvements
More Reliable Pairing
We've fixed pairing failures and dropped sessions that required multiple reconnect attempts. Connections should now work reliably from the first attempt. If you still encounter issues, let us know through in-app support.
Mobile App 0.65.0 — Major UI Refresh
Redesigned From the Ground Up
New navigation patterns, refined typography, updated color palette, and streamlined flows throughout. This is the first phase of the redesign, with more polish coming in future releases.
Nov 11
FF OS 0.13.0 — Vulkan Rendering & iOS Bluetooth
Vulkan Rendering for AMD Devices
Artworks now play correctly on AMD-based FF1 units. This update activates the Vulkan graphics pipeline on AMD hardware, fixing visual glitches and video playback issues.
iOS Bluetooth Optimization
Pairing with iOS devices is smoother and faster. Connection stability and command response have both improved.
Manual Reflash Required
This release needs a manual reflash (flashing guide).
Mobile App 0.64.0 — Rebuilt Art Indexer
Faster, More Accurate Collections
Your collection data is now accurate and near-instant. The new indexer rewrites how artworks are tracked and updated:
- Collections sort by token acquisition time
- Wallet transfers appear within seconds
- Art Blocks metadata pulled directly from source for greater accuracy
- Reliable thumbnails through redundant IPFS gateways
Objkt Playlists Return Soon
Now that the indexer is stable, Objkt playlists re-enable later this week using the same new data pipeline.
Indexer Stability Note
This is a complete rewrite of the indexing system. If you see missing metadata or broken thumbnails, please report them through in-app support.
Nov 4
FF OS 0.12.0 — Enhanced Observability
Real-Time Performance Metrics
Your FF1 now reports performance and stability metrics in real time. This deeper visibility helps us spot regressions quickly and focus fixes where they matter most.
OTA Compatibility Guard
If your FF1 encounters a version gap that prevents a direct upgrade, it now guides you with clear instructions—usually a one-time manual flash. This keeps devices from getting stuck mid-update.
Mobile App 0.63.4 — Launch Screen Fix
App Launch Fixed
Resolved an issue where the app could freeze during its first launch. If the problem persists, contact us through in-app support.
Oct 28
FF OS 0.11.0 — Security Hardening & Bug Fixes
OTA Security Hardening
Your FF1 now cryptographically verifies every OTA update before installation. No payload can be altered or tampered with in transit.
Automated Error Reporting
Crash logs and runtime exceptions are captured and sent automatically, helping us find and fix rare bugs faster.
Objkt Playback Fixed
Resolved a playback issue affecting certain Objkt artworks. All supported Objkt works now play normally through DP-1 playlists.
Manual Reflash Required
This release needs a manual reflash (flashing guide). OTA is not supported for 0.10.0 → 0.11.0. OTA resumes for future releases.
Mobile App — Content Update
Objkt Playlists Temporarily Hidden
We've paused visibility for most Objkt playlists in the mobile app while rebuilding the indexing pipeline. Two selective playlists remain available for demo purposes. Objkt artworks play normally on your FF1, but the mobile app couldn't load thumbnails or some artworks reliably. The feature returns once the new indexer is stable.
Oct 21
FF OS 0.10.0 — Prompt-to-Playlist & Security
Prompt-to-Playlist Tool
We've published ff1-cli, an open-source command-line tool that turns prompts into DP-1 playlists. Type a phrase, generate a playlist, and play it on your FF1—no web UI required. See the ff1-cli documentation.
OTA Security Update
Improved verification in the OTA update process for better reliability, file integrity, and source authority.
Manual Reflash Required
This release needs a manual reflash (flashing guide). Future updates return to over-the-air delivery.
Mobile App 0.63.3 — Collection Sync Fixes
Personal Collections Refresh Reliably
Collections now refresh correctly after adding new works.
Now Playing Thumbnails Load
Thumbnails appear consistently in the footer bar.
Objkt Search Works
Search results now show up properly in the Prompt Bar.
Plays Works Without Provenance
Artworks missing provenance fields in DP-1 playlists now play as expected.
Smoother Animations
Collection views and playback flows run with less visual stutter.
Oct 14
FF OS 0.9.0 — Hardware-Backed Security
TPM Identity
Your FF1 now stores its DeviceKey in the TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Hardware-backed identity that can't be copied or spoofed.
Manual Reflash Required
This release needs a one-time manual reflash (flashing guide). Future updates return to over-the-air delivery.
Mobile App 0.63.1 — Objkt Playlists
Play Objkt
Browse and play Objkt playlists directly from the app.
Oct 10
FF OS 0.8.1 — Ownership Tracking Fixed
Collections Sync Correctly
Transferred artworks now disappear from playlists as ownership changes. No stale items lingering after you've sold or moved a piece.
Mobile App 0.63.1 — Fixes for Smoother Daily Use
Now Playing Controls Restored
Rotate and fit/fill controls are back in the Now Playing bar.
Duplicate Items Removed
Fixed an issue where the same artwork appeared twice in Now Playing.
Navigation Scrolls to Current Work
Opening Now Playing now jumps directly to what's on screen.
Collection Reflects Transfers
Works you've transferred now disappear from your personal Collection properly.
Sep 30
FF OS 0.8.0 — Your Collection, Always Current
Play Your Personal Collection
Your FF1 now plays your personal collection as a playlist that updates as your collection changes over time.
Mobile App 0.63.0 — Easier Control, Smarter Curation
Factory Reset via Bluetooth
Reset your FF1 directly from the app.
What's Playing Next
The Now Playing bar now shows which artwork is coming up.
Add Your Addresses
Add your Ethereum or Tezos addresses in the Collection tab to sync art you own.
Search & Add with the Prompt Bar
Use natural language in the Prompt Bar to search playlists or add addresses.
Developer Notes
- QEMU build support (see QEMU instructions)Sep 19
FF OS 0.7.0 — More Reliable Updates, Better Monitoring
Redesigned Updates & Resets
OTA updates are now more robust and reliable. Factory resets restore your system to a clean snapshot more effectively.
System Monitoring
Your device now includes a built-in tracker to monitor system metrics.
Cleaner Logs
Reduced excessive Chromium logs for better performance and cleaner system output.
Sep 9
FF OS 0.6.0 — Smoother Setup, Clearer Errors
Improved Setup Flow
Fixed an issue where the device sometimes stayed stuck on a screen instead of returning to the QR code page.
Better Service Monitoring
Your device now keeps a closer eye on essential background services, showing clear error messages when something goes wrong.
Screen Rotation Fix
Screen rotation now works correctly in landscape and portrait.
Developer Notes
- Run FF OS in QEMU for testing without physical hardwareAug 22
FF OS 0.5.0 — Faster Support, Quieter Alerts
Improved Error Detection
Upgraded how your device detects and reports errors behind the scenes.
Focused Alerts
Fine-tuned error alerts to focus on critical issues, reducing unnecessary notifications.
Send Logs from the App
Share device logs directly from the FF1 mobile app.
Better Log Management
Improved how your device stores and manages logs for better performance.
Aug 18
FF OS 0.4.0 — Cleaner Code, Consistent Identity
Reorganized Open Source
Split the original repository into two separate repos: ffos for OS builds and ffos-user for services. The original feralfile-device repository has been archived.
FF1 Name Finalized
The device is now officially FF1 (formerly FFX1).