New OpenDroid version available
A major update that brings profound and visible improvements: faster, more stable and modern.
Here are the highlights of the release:
System and Stability
Enigma2 core updates with full compatibility to Python 3.13.5
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Critical bug fixes: registrations, screensavers, reboots, configurations
Zapping optimization: even faster and more responsive channel changes
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Network & DNS
IPv4/IPv6 DNS
New get_dns_suffix.sh script: automatically extracts the DNS suffix from /etc/resolv.conf
Preparation for advanced graphical DNS configuration
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Button, message and contextual help improvements
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Multimedia: FFmpeg 7 and ServiceApp
Updated FFmpeg to version 7: better performance, compatibility with modern codecs
Improved ServiceApp integration: smoother streaming, **** and VOD services
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Advanced Features
Improved Softcam and CardServer management with modern UI and animations
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Extended support for streaming service, standby descramble and MultiBoot
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FlashOnline updated (removed obsolete GitHub support)
Teams now supported: OpenSPA, EGAMI, TeamBlue, Open8eIGHT, OpenHDF,OpenViX, OpenPLi, OpenBH, OpenATV
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Multilanguage & Font
Fixes extended to .po files in all languages
Fixed multilingual character support with dedicated fonts
Added NotoSansSC for perfect rendering in Chinese, Hebrew, Greek
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Cleaning & Optimizations
Refactors, removal of obsolete callbacks, improved installation management
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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 file fixed in partitioning recipe
Caching issue removed thanks to use of recovery_emmc flash
Test confirmed on SF8008 hardware
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(OPD_panel rewritten)
What the `OPD_panel` panel does
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The `OPD_panel` is an advanced main menu for OpenDroid system management, designed to offer a centralized access point to the main configuration, diagnostic and maintenance functions.
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Modular structure
Dynamic loading of context menu items (e.g. only if Softcam is active)
Structured navigation:
Setup Softcam / ***** / NCam
IPK and log management
Backup and Restore
Hard Disk, Cron, Swap, Samba
Detailed system info (RAM, CPU, Kernel, Network, etc.)
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Main features
Integrated parental control (via ProtectedScreen)
Multilevel management (menu > subsection > return)
Dynamic list management (services, info, software manager)
MultiBoot, FlashOnline, and advanced setup support
External plugin integration via session.open(...)
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UI and usability
Dynamic labels with contextual description (summary_description)
Navigation with arrow keys and mapped actions
Vertical list interface with skin support
Prepared for future extensions and modularity
Conclusion
`OPD_panel` is a central and highly extensible hub for the advanced user on OpenDroid, making it easy to use the OpenDroid interface. Access all critical areas of the system in a single interface.
Already an OpenDroid 7.6 user?
You can easily update to the new 8.0 directly from the decoder:
Go to Menu > System Tools (OPD) > Flash Online
and choose the OpenDroid 8.0 image for your model.
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Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to MCelliotG for his skinning talents,
and to Umbra for his amazing work on the bootlogo and a complete set of functional PNG assets, customized for different receivers: clean, modern, and beautifully integrated!
