Developments

Key Highlights

• New Report Format
  All editions now feature a completely redesigned report format, offering enhanced clarity, organisation, and functionality. Professional and Ultimate users can save reports to the Redkey or an external USB device, as before.
  What’s New:
• Enhanced Report Authenticity
  Each finalized revision of a report is stored as a separate, unalterable version for improved security and audit compliance.

Coming Soon: Future Features

We’re preparing exciting additions to further enhance functionality:

• Disk Health Check: A simple diagnostic tool to evaluate disk health.
• Remapped Sector Tracking:
• Error Handling Logs: Transparent reporting of errors encountered and resolved during the process.

Additional Improvements in v5.32

• New Splash Screen with Clock and Date Settings
• USB-C to LAN Adapter Support
• Updated Voice Support
• Refined Settings Menu
• Secure Bootloader Fix
• Foundation for ITAD Edition
• Various Backend Bug Fixes

We are committed to continuously improving Redkey USB and providing innovative solutions that meet your needs. Thank you for choosing Redkey USB - stay tuned for more updates!

We are pleased to announce the release of Redkey USB software version 5.23. This update includes enhancements and new features to improve user experience and functionality.

• Laggy Disk Detection: Under certain circumstances, disk detection was slow, causing system lag. We improved detection logic to speed up the process and reduce system strain.
• Incorrect Disk Detection: Occasionally, more disks were initially shown than were actually connected. We adjusted the logic to accurately display only connected disks.
• Local Computer Error Indicator: Sometimes, a blue icon indicated an error due to lost connection with the remote app. We added logic to auto-restart the local copy of the remote app in case of a crash.
• Application Crash: During the partition/format process, the application would occasionally crash. We identified and resolved the issue causing these crashes.
• Mobile Device Connection Errors: Mobile devices showed connection errors under certain conditions. We improved synchronization between background processes and display updates.
• Protected Disk Notification: Notifications for protected disks were not always clear. We enhanced notifications to clearly indicate the status of protected disks.
• Empty Reports Bug: In some cases, reports would appear empty. We corrected the issue to ensure reports display all relevant information and are only generated upon the completion of a successful wipe.
• Forced Shutdown Issues: Forced shutdowns sometimes hung until external USB disks were disconnected. We improved handling to ensure clean shutdowns.

Thank you for your continued support.

We are excited to announce the release of Redkey USB software version 5.20. This update includes various enhancements and new features to improve user experience and functionality.

• Application Enhancements
  The latest update brings improvements to license verification processes and enhanced handling for internal disks with specific SCSI responses. We've also added a new internet connection wizard to facilitate smoother transitions during setup.
• Forthcoming Developments
  We are working on exciting new developments that will significantly enhance our product's capabilities, including potential features for managing multiple devices simultaneously. Stay tuned for more information as we continue to innovate and improve.

• Adjusted Hardware Version Ranges and Format: Further updates to the serial number ranges and formatting displayed in the top bar of the application.

• Report Fields Editing (Pro Version): Enhanced editing capabilities for report fields in the Pro version.
• New Hardware Version Ranges and Format: Updated ranges and formatting displayed in the top bar of the application.
• Language Support: Language tables are now sourced directly from the translations server for improved accuracy and diversity.
• Serial Port Mode: Now available for both local boot and remote use. Update files include necessary support files, such as alternate EFI and BIOS boot files. Batch files for manual switching are located in the 'Mode_Switch' subfolder. These files display a warning and confirmation prompt when enabling the Serial Port mode.

Bugfix: Correction of an issue with the detection of Android devices using the latest Android OS in the Redkey USB Ultimate edition.

Bugfix: Enhancements to the Android device detection process in the Ultimate edition for improved performance and consistency.

• Remote Shutdown Enhancement: Ability to shut down a computer remotely after data wiping. Includes a dedicated switch in the 'wipe in progress' screen.
• Hex Viewer Updates: Enhanced navigation in both GUI and TUI modes, with keyboard shortcuts and improved scrolling.
• Screenshot Function Improvements: Ability to capture pop-up messages in both GUI & TUI interfaces, with a new dedicated screenshot button.
• Online/Offline Toggle in Main Settings: New toggle switch for internet connection status. Includes guidance for connecting to the internet when required.

• Upgraded RAID Controller & Logical Disk Detection: Improved detection capabilities with new alerts and detailed system-reported insights.
• Splash Screen Bug Resolution: Fixed malfunctioning splash screen issue during a timeout when no sound device is present.
• Enhanced System Clock Check: Refined system clock check to correct significant time variances.

• Device Selection Efficiency: 'This one' button glows green when only one device is detected.
• Automated Erasure for Older Apple Devices: Guided online erasure process for older Apple models, including reinstalling IPSW firmware.
• Language Table Updates: Added descriptions for the IPSW restore process and Internet Setup menus.
• Cache Files Location Improvements: New icons and highlights for status indications, excluding FAT32 formatted partitions.
• Refined Mobile Wipe Options: Overhauled layout with intuitive icons and border highlights.
• Selection Logic Advancements: Improved logic for restore and manual options, with new prompts for auto-lock.
• Restore Step Layout Refresh: Integration of steps indicator, dynamic 'scanning' animation, and detailed progress information.
• Thorough Compatibility Checks: Extensive testing on various devices, including iPhones and iPads, with enhanced failure detection.

• Mobile Preparation Screens Enhancements - Apple Devices: Steps for charging, software updating, backing up, iCloud logout, and SIM card removal.
• Mobile Preparation Screens Enhancements - Android Devices: Steps for charging, software updating, backing up, logging out, SIM card removal, and enabling Developer mode and USB Debugging.
• Improved Error Handling for Specific Devices: Enhanced prompts for SATA disks and Dell RAID settings.
• NVME Suspend Requirement: Logic for handling problematic NVMEs, particularly Samsung models and Lenovo ThinkPads.

Anthy Keyboard Configuration in Menu Settings: Settings for configuring the Anthy keyboard, mainly in the Japanese language pack.

Japanese Keyboard System Enhancement: Advanced settings area for the Japanese keyboard system, enhancing typing and report creation in Japanese.

Enhanced Japanese Language Handling: Improved support for Japanese text and new screenshot feature on the Data Wiped screen.

Text Entry Support Improvements: Enhanced support for Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Hindi text entry, with new sub-modes and key combinations.

Localized Text Entry Support: Update includes localized text entry support and multiple bug fixes for an improved user experience.

Mobile Device Reconnection Fix: Resolved an issue with mobile devices struggling to reconnect after a factory reset.

Report and Language Enhancements: Revamped date formatting in reports, support for specific fonts in multiple languages, and improved display comprehension in the English language table.

Bugfixes and Enhancements: Fixes for speech playback, updates to user settings files, and new features like automatic report saving and script control.

Boot Loader and Remote Mode Updates: Upgrades to the Linux boot loader files and remote mode boot files, along with various bug fixes.

Ultimate, Automated Erase for iOS and Android: Automated erasure for iOS 9+ and Android 10+ devices, with updates to the English language pack and mobile erase process.

GUI Improvements and New Features: Sleek and modern GUI updates, top-bar notification feature, Linux Bullseye subsystem upgrade, custom screensavers, audio enhancements, and the introduction of the Wipe Wizard.

Boot Menu and Loader Updates: Changes to boot menus and loaders for a smoother experience, along with secure screenshot integration and screensaver improvements.

Improved SED Detection: Enhanced SED detection on high-end systems for optimal performance.

Enhanced Stability on High-End Systems: Improvements for a more reliable experience on high-end systems.

• Wipe by Partition Feature: Added capability for more controlled data wiping.
• Bugfixes: Improvements to NVME device compatibility and resolution of the system hang issue with empty card readers.

Crash Resolution: Fixed a crash issue post-language menu selection on some systems.

Help Screen Feature and Language Improvements: New help screen feature and enhanced support for Asian languages in the TUI.

Multi-Language Support Enhancements: Introduction of actual translations for multi-language support.

Suspend Feature and GUI Troubleshooting: Improved Suspend feature, new GUI troubleshooting options, and enhancements to USB card reader handling.