Release Notes

This page will keep a history of change notes for each release and will be updated regularly.

Version 1.5.1 - 2/25/2011

• Fixed force close for users upgrading from previous release

Version 1.5 - 2/24/2011

• Improved weather accuracy
• Added Weather preferences:
• -- Enable/Disable weather setting
• -- Set the weather update interval

Version 1.4.9.3 - 2/3/2011

• Fixed various bugs reported by users.
• Added support for multiple Gmail accounts.

Version 1.4.9.2 - 1/5/2011

• Fixed various force close issues reported by users.
• Fixed Android Marketplace shortcut for Rate the App.

Version 1.4.9.1 - 1/3/2011

• Added support for Android Market licensing service to GOTO.
• Fixed force close issues reported by users.

Version 1.4.9 - 12/31/2010

• Added "Tell A Friend" social feature in GOTO Settings. Help us spread the word by sharing GOTO via e-mail, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Fixed force close issues reported by users.

Version 1.4.8 - 12/19/2010

• Fix for setting the app background on pre-Froyo devices.
• Fixed force close issues reported by users.

Version 1.4.7 - 12/07/2010

• Fix for setting the app background on Droid X and other Motorola phones.
• Optimized memory usage when app is not visible.
• Several stability improvements and bug fixes.

Version 1.4.5 - 11/22/2010

• Fixed memory leaks and improved memory management across the application.
• Fixed force close issues reported by users of certain phones in GOTO 1.4.

Version 1.4.2 - 11/10/2010

• Rolled back to 1.39.1 stable release while we fix issues reported in latest version.

Version 1.4.1 - 11/09/2010

• Minor update to add debugging code to help isolate crash bug some users are reporting.

Version 1.4 - 11/07/2010

• Fixed memory leaks and improved memory management across the application.

Version 1.39.1 - 10/24/2010

• Minor release to fix issue with graphics on medium density phones.

Version 1.39 - 10/23/2010

• Fixed alarm notifications not working.
• Fixed various force close bugs reported by users.

Version 1.38 - 10/20/2010

• Made panels more translucent so custom backgrounds show through our UI better.
• Really fixed bug that caused random screen wake-ups this time.
• Fixed force close bug affecting Android 1.5 devices and other force close bugs.

Version 1.37 - 10/17/2010

• Improved unlock and resuming to previously running app.
• Fixed issue where back key would resume GOTO after unlocking.
• Fixed bug that caused random screen wake-ups.
• Fixed various force closes reported by users including weather, gmail, and home chooser.

Version 1.36 - 10/06/2010

• Fixed instability due to workaround for PIN security in last release (We've backed out this change for now due to issues in Android security API behavior).
• Fixed issue with Home and Search keys not responding immediately after unlock.
• Fixed bug with unlock sound not playing sometimes.
• Compatibility fix for interaction with Launcher Pro.

Version 1.35 - 10/02/2010

• Added ability to restore the previously running app when unlocking.
• Added workaround for not being able to unlock if PIN security is enabled.
• Fixed visual glitch when pressing the Home key.
• Added shortcut to rate the app from within GOTO (see GOTO settings).
• Fixed crash bugs that were reported and improved overall stability.
• Improved overall performance when unlocking.

Version 1.33 - 09/02/2010

• Fixed bug in volume/camera waking preference.
• Fixed status bar bug reported on some devices.
• Fixed crash bug when getting contact info for notification.

Version 1.32 - 08/30/2010

• Added user preference to prevent volume/camera keys from waking phone.
• Fixed setup wizard so it runs when GOTO is updated to a new version.
• Fixed crash bug in music playback display.
• Fixed crash bug on boot when SD card is mounted.

Version 1.31 - 08/30/2010

• Fixed crash bug in setup wizard.
• Fixed bug where user's background was not restored on device reboot.

Version 1.30.1 - 08/28/2010

Minor update to help users who were having problems with Android Marketplace downloads.

Version 1.30 - 08/28/2010

We've made some broad changes to significantly improve overall responsiveness. We've also implemented a way for the Home key to be disabled in all versions including Android 2.2 (Froyo).

• Added GOTO Home Key Helper app to more tightly integrate GOTO with Android.
• Added setup wizard to help user configure the GOTO Home Helper.
• Improved responsiveness across various devices.
• Added access to GOTO Settings by pressing Menu key from GOTO.
• Added user setting to disable GOTO.
• Fixed Gmail notification bug in Android 2.2 (Froyo).
• Fixed minor visual glitch when unlocking.

Version 1.20.1 - 08/08/2010

This was a minor release to address a few force close issues reported by users.

• Added new GOTO Settings icon to set it apart from the GOTO app.
• Fixed force close when missing a call from an unknown number.
• Fixed force close caused by trying to launch an invalid custom app shortcut.

Version 1.20 - 07/25/2010

This release implements user suggestions for customization and addresses a few device specific issues. Specifically, we've resolved the issue with the alarm on HTC devices and added a workaround for the home key issue on Droid X devices.

• Added customization of app shortcuts in settings so you can now choose which app you want shortcuts to launch when unlocking.
• Added user preference for disabling the home key. This can be used as a workaround on the Droid X to resolve the home key issue. Open the GOTO Settings app and uncheck "Disable Home key" for now, we are investigating a more permanet solution.
• Optimzied our graphics to reduce overall application size and memory footprint.
• Fixed alarm issue on HTC devices, you can now turn off the alarm.
• Adjusted hit area of thumb icon to reduce chance of unlocking to Messaging by accident.
• Fixed bug where arrow on thumb icon was not dissappearing at times.
• Fixed random crash bug that was reported by some users.

Version 1.15.1 - 07/19/2010

This was a minor release to address a crash bug that was reported by users of the Samsung Vibrant phone.

• Fixed force close related to alarm updating.

Version 1.15 - 07/18/2010

We've addressed customer concerns regarding security with our previous implementation of the background chooser. This has been moved out of the main UI into the new settings app which will also allow us to continue adding user settings and customizations based on your feedback.

You will now see two icons in your launcher, one for GOTO, and one for the GOTO Settings app:

• Added the ability to crop when selecting the background image to maintain the aspect ratio and eliminate any image stretching.
• Added new settings app to allow for more preferences and customizations.
• Moved background settings menu from main UI into settings app, addressing security concerns.
• Moved the owner name setting from main UI to settings app, addressing security concerns.
• Added the ability to toggle unlock sound in the settings per user request.
• Alarm bug fix to allow the alert UI to appear on top of GOTO for most devices (we are still working on the bug on the EVO and other HTC phones that don't use the Android alarm app).
• Change in the way the app is started to prevent home screen from displaying when starting up from sleep.

Version 1.12.1 - 07/11/2010

This was a minor release to address a crash bug that was reported by users. We are currently working on a larger more comprehensive release that implements additional functionality and customer feedback.

• Fixed force close related to image orientation check when choosing a background.

Version 1.12 - 07/04/2010

• Fixed force close when choosing certain images as background.
• Fixed bug where pattern unlock prompt would not display when running GOTO manually from launcher.
• Disabled volume key sounds when screen is locked.

Version 1.11 - 06/27/2010

• Added ability to set your own background (press Menu key).
• Messaging shortcut now supports launching other messaging apps if installed.
• Released to Android Markets in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

Version 1.06 - 06/20/2010

• Disabled Home key.
• Changed battery percentage to always display.
• Fixed bug to improve battery usage.

Version 1.05 - 06/14/2010

• Fixed force close when using 24-hour time format.
• Fixed force close in weather updating.
• Fixed bug that was causing battery drain.
• Modified back key so it doesn't switch back to GOTO once you've unlocked.
• Fixed contact names/pictures in notification previews for newer devices.

Version 1.0 - 06/04/2010

• Initial release to Android market.