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Don't Get Your Apps Mixed Up

We recently noticed that the main F-Droid repository, where you normally search for apps to install, contains what appears to be a duplicate of Gadgetbridge.

The app in question (which we won't link to, to avoid adding to the confusion) is listed with the same name and icon as the real Gadgetbridge app, while its author, description and screenshots are different.

We have no reason to believe that this was done with malicious intent. However, we did not review the changes introduced by this app and we think this is a good opportunity to share a few words of caution.

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Introducing the Gadgetbridge Contributors Policy

As Gadgetbridge continues to grow, so does the community of people contributing to it, and the range of tools they use. Recent advances in AI-assisted software development and reverse engineering have created new opportunities for contributors, but they have also raised important questions about code ownership, legality, licensing, quality, and long-term maintenance.

This post introduces our new contribution policy and the expectations we have for everyone who contributes to the project.

Gadgetbridge 0.91.0: More devices and improved support

This release adds support for various new devices spanning smartwatches, fitness trackers, earbuds, and a blood pressure monitor. Fossil Q gets a significant set of new features, Garmin integration gains richer activity data and waypoint support, and Health Connect sync receives several fixes. General additions include auto GPX export, FossWallet support, and improved sleep tracking.

Gadgetbridge 0.90.0: New devices, stronger sync, and workout fixes

This release adds support for several new watches and trackers, improves workout and chart handling across multiple devices, and delivers a large batch of Health Connect and stability fixes.

It also contains many reliability and day-to-day usability improvements: fewer sync edge cases, better activity summaries, and many targeted fixes for Garmin, Huawei/Honor, Zepp OS, Pebble, CMF, and Xiaomi devices.

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Gadgetbridge 0.89.0: Two big new features

This release introduces two big new features: Health Connect and internet access! Wait... Sharing health data?!? Internet access?!? Isn't Gadgetbridge fully private and offline? Yes it is! Now, however, you can opt in to allowing your devices to access the internet in a way that is fully under your control. Read on for more details!

As usual, this release also contains support for many new devices, varying from smartwatches and bike computers to another solar energy storage system, and several smaller features and bug fixes.

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Gadgetbridge 0.88.0: New devices and key fixes

The latest Gadgetbridge release, version 0.88.0, brings a number of improvements, new device support, and some important bug fixes. While the update isn't a game-changer, it certainly enhances the app's reliability and broadens its compatibility with wearables and fitness devices. If you're a regular user of Gadgetbridge, this update will improve your experience with smoother connections, better functionality, and expanded device support.

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Gadgetbridge 0.87.0: Many new devices, improvements and official builds

Highlights

  • New device support: Amazfit Active 2, Garmin (multiple models + diving), Xiaomi, Polar, Nothing Ear (a), Shokz, Soundcore, and more
  • New workout charts: cadence, elevation, HR, power, speed
  • Huawei: TruSleep sync support on newer devices
  • Garmin: New sync protocol, improved activity/workout handling
  • New pairing flow, automatic ZIP export, and easier GPX track naming
  • Official Gadgetbridge-signed builds, alongside F-Droid