Hello everyone,
Zima Client Android v1.5.2 Beta is now available for testing.
This is a major update focused on improving the everyday mobile experience. It introduces a brand-new UI, Dark Mode, an upgraded Photos experience, more powerful file management, improved remote connections, multi-device management, NAS Profile, Apps management, sub-account sign-in, biometric login, and support for 29 languages.
As this is a Beta release, some features may still be unstable or require further refinement. We welcome your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports as we continue improving the app before the official release.
What to Test
1. Brand-New UI and Dark Mode
Zima Client Android v1.5.2 Beta introduces a completely redesigned interface with Dark Mode support.
Please help us test:
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Overall usability of the new interface
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Display quality in Dark Mode
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Page transitions and navigation performance
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Layout compatibility across different screen sizes and Android devices
2. Photos: A New Photo Sync and Browsing Experience
The previous Backup section has been renamed to Photos.
This update goes beyond a simple name change. We have redesigned the photo synchronization and browsing experience to make managing photos and videos from your phone easier.
New and Improved
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Renamed Backup to Photos
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Automatically syncs new photos and videos after opening the app
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Select photo sources, destination folders, and local albums
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Link remote folders to Photos without moving the original files
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Added View in Photos, Remove from Photos, and Open in Files
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Added a mobile data sync option
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Added sync status and notifications for:
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Insufficient storage
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Missing destination paths
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Permission errors
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Connection failures
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Photo sync settings are now stored separately for each device
Please Test
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Whether automatic sync starts correctly
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Whether new photos and videos upload successfully
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Whether the mobile data sync option works as expected
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Whether settings remain separate when switching between devices
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Whether error and storage notifications are clear
3. Files: More Complete File Management
This Beta significantly expands file management capabilities and introduces the new File Hub.
New and Improved
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Added File Hub with Starred and Storage sections
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Added file search
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Added the following file operations:
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Open
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Preview
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Download
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Open after downloading
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Keep downloaded
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Share
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Star
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Rename
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Copy
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Move
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Delete
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Select and select all
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Create folders
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Upload
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Paste
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Added file display settings:
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Sorting options
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List and icon sizes
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File extension display
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Folder item count
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Modified date
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File size
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Added a file information page showing:
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File type
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Extension
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Size
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Modified time
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Access time
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File location
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Added preview support for PDFs, text files, Office documents, videos, and images
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Added a Transfer Center for uploads and downloads
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Transfer Center supports retrying failed tasks, resuming transfers, removing records, and clearing history
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Added cached file lists for unstable or interrupted connections
Please Test
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Uploading, downloading, copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files
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PDF, video, image, and text previews
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Transfer Center status and history
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Cached file lists after a connection is lost
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Whether file lists refresh correctly after an operation
4. Connections and Remote Access
This release improves device discovery, manual connections, Remote ID, Direct IP, and VPN connection workflows.
New and Improved
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Added local network device scanning
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Added rescanning and device-not-found guidance
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Manual connection supports:
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IPv4
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IPv6
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Magic DNS
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IP address with a custom port
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Improved the Remote ID connection process
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Users can enter the login process while a remote VPN connection is being established
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Added connection priority strategies:
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LAN First
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Direct IP First
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VPN First
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Direct IP settings can now be edited for each device
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Improved messages and protections for:
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VPN permissions
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Disconnections
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Reconnection attempts
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Incorrect target devices
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Please Test
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Whether local network scanning discovers devices correctly
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Direct IP, Remote ID, and VPN connection stability
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Whether the selected connection priority is followed correctly
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VPN permission, reconnection, and disconnection messages
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Connection behavior when switching between different networks
5. Account and Sign-In Experience
This Beta improves account access and session management, while adding new ways to sign in.
New and Improved
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Added support for sub-account sign-in
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Added biometric sign-in using fingerprint or facial recognition
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Login credentials can be encrypted and stored locally
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Biometric login can be enabled or disabled in Settings
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Improved login, registration, session, token refresh, and sign-out processes
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Added a sign-out confirmation message
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Improved handling of expired tokens and forced reauthentication
Please Test
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Sub-account sign-in
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Fingerprint and facial recognition login
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Signing out and signing back in
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Session recovery after a token expires
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The option to save or remove locally stored credentials
6. Device Management
Device management has been improved, especially for users managing multiple ZimaOS devices.
New and Improved
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Device lists are now divided into:
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Current Device
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Saved Devices
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Discovered Devices
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Added support for setting a primary device
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Added device disconnection and removal
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Added restart and shutdown controls
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Added confirmation messages and operation status feedback
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Improved device context handling when switching between devices to reduce incorrect device states
Please Test
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Switching between multiple devices
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Current, saved, and discovered device lists
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Primary device behavior
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Restart and shutdown operations
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Whether the app ever displays information from the wrong device
7. NAS Profile and System Status
The previous status experience has been upgraded into a more complete NAS Profile, providing a clearer overview of device resources and system health.
New and Improved
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Added or improved information for:
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Storage
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Recycle Bin
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CPU
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RAM
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GPU
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Temperature
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Upload and download speeds
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System drive
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Added RAID health, missing drive, expansion, read-only, and error notifications
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Dashboard supports live data, cached data, and recovery after disconnection
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Improved network and GPU chart selection
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Improved automatic reconnection and foreground reconnection
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Added restart and shutdown controls
Please Test
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Whether NAS Profile information is accurate
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CPU, RAM, GPU, temperature, and network data refresh
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RAID health and error messages
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Dashboard recovery after a disconnection
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Chart stability and accuracy
8. Apps
The Apps experience has also been upgraded, providing more complete mobile app management.
New and Improved
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Added a dedicated Apps Web page
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App lists are cached separately for each device
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The last available snapshot can be displayed when the device is offline or loading fails
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Supported App operations:
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Open
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Start
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Restart
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Check for updates
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Uninstall
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Please Test
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App list loading
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Cached App snapshots when offline
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Opening, starting, restarting, updating, and uninstalling Apps
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Whether App caches remain associated with the correct device
9. Support for 29 Languages
Zima Client Android v1.5.2 Beta adds support for 29 languages:
Catalan, Czech, Danish, German, English, British English, Greek, Spanish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malayalam, Norwegian Bokmål, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
Please Test
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Whether the app correctly follows the Android system language
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Missing or untranslated text
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Text truncation or layout issues
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Simplified and Traditional Chinese display
How to Join the Android Beta
Thank you for supporting ZimaOS!
To join the Zima Client Android Beta, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Join the Google Group
https://groups.google.com/g/ZimaOS_Android
Step 2: Open the Beta Testing Link
After joining the Google Group, open the following link using the same Google account:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/net.icewhale.zima
Step 3: Install or Update the App
After becoming a tester, open Google Play and install or update Zima Client to the latest Beta version.
Please note that it may take a short period of time for Google Play to display the Beta update after you join the testing program.
How to Report an Issue
If you encounter a problem, please reply below and include as much of the following information as possible:
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Phone model
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Android version
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ZimaOS version
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Connection method: LAN, Direct IP, Remote ID, or VPN
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Steps to reproduce the issue
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Screenshots or screen recordings
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Any relevant error messages
You can also contact us at: feedback@zimaos.com
This information will help us identify and resolve issues more efficiently.
Thank You for Testing
Zima Client Android v1.5.2 Beta is a major update designed to improve everyday mobile access to ZimaOS.
Through this Beta, we hope to further validate the stability and usability of Photos, file management, remote connections, multi-device management, NAS Profile, Apps, account access, and login security.
Thank you for participating in the Beta and for continuing to support ZimaOS. Please share your experience, suggestions, and bug reports with us. Your feedback will help us make the official release better.
Best,
IceWhale Team