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Releases

What's new in the 4x4buddy app.

1.0.0 Beta · build 80 July 8, 2026

More ways to explore destinations and share what you think, plus a smoother map on more devices. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Join a convoy from a destination. When a destination has a convoy attached, a Join Convoy button now lets you hop straight in from the destination sheet.
  • Photos on the map. Map points that have a photo now show a badge — tap it to view the picture without leaving the map.
  • Show a destination’s boundary. As an everyday user you can now reveal the outline of a destination that has a boundary set.
  • Continuous offline maps. Downloaded map packs now render smoothly across every zoom level from wide overview to close detail.
  • Send beta feedback from the app. A new in-app entry point lets testers share feedback in a couple of taps.

Fixed

  • Smoother maps on more devices. Head-units that don’t fully support Vulkan graphics now fall back to a compatible mode instead of crashing.
  • Live updates without restarting. Shared destinations and objects now refresh on their own, so you no longer need to restart the app to see the latest.

1.0.0 Beta · build 78 July 6, 2026

A stability build that brings the latest features to iOS. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Reliable iOS builds. Fixed an issue that stopped the newest build from compiling on iOS, so iPhone testers get the destination boundaries and language features on the same schedule as Android.

1.0.0 Beta · build 77 July 3, 2026

Destinations can now have a boundary on the map. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Give a destination a boundary. As a destination author you can draw an area straight on the map and set it as the destination’s boundary — or import one from a GeoJSON, KML or GPX area file.
  • See where a destination begins. Activating a destination that has a boundary now draws its edge as a red outline on the map, so you know exactly where it starts and ends.
  • Keep your focus inside the lines. A new setting gently tints everything outside the active destination’s boundary, making the area you care about stand out at a glance.

1.0.0 Beta · build 76 July 3, 2026

The app is starting to speak your language. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Choose your language. A new language picker in Settings lets you switch the app's language. This first round covers the onboarding walkthrough and the main map and driving screen, with more of the app being translated in the releases ahead.

1.0.0 Beta · build 75 July 3, 2026

Your saved destinations stay up to date on their own. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Destinations refresh automatically. When you bring the app back to the foreground it quietly checks for the latest destination details, and it re-syncs after you've been off the grid — so what you see is always current without a manual reload.

1.0.0 Beta · build 74 July 3, 2026

Smoother destinations and more reliable vehicle scanning. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Download map-overlay destinations. Destinations that only add a map overlay can now be downloaded properly, instead of being blocked at the download step.
  • Edits show up right away. When a destination's details are updated, the change now reaches your app immediately rather than lagging behind.

Improved

  • More dependable OBD scanning. Connecting to your vehicle's OBD adapter is more reliable, with better handling of the Bluetooth devices it finds nearby.

1.0.0 Beta · build 73 July 2, 2026

A small fix that makes scrolling through a convoy's members feel natural. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Smoother scrolling in a convoy. The list of convoy members now scrolls as one smooth surface, so you can browse everyone in the group without the view getting stuck or fighting your swipe.

1.0.0 Beta · build 72 July 2, 2026

A quick follow-up to build 71 that makes the one-tap convoy invite reliable for everyone. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • The one-tap convoy invite now always shows up. On fresh installs the offer to join a destination's live convoy could be skipped — it now appears reliably, and never pops up twice.

1.0.0 Beta · build 71 July 2, 2026

The off-road map gets a fresh, clearer look, and joining a destination's convoy is now just a tap away. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Join a destination's convoy in one tap. Turn on a destination's trail layer and the app now offers to join that destination's live convoy right there — no hunting for a code.
  • Know who can see your position. When you join a destination's convoy, the app now clearly tells you that the destination's operators can view your live location.

Improved

  • A cleaner, more legible off-road map. A refreshed color palette and clearer track hierarchy make your active route, recorded tracks, and curated trails easy to tell apart at a glance.
  • Purpose-built map icons. Points of interest now use a custom, off-road-focused icon set that's easier to read out on the trail.

1.0.0 Beta · build 70 June 28, 2026

Convoy maps get more personal, and the tilt gauge is easier to trust. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • See who's who on the convoy map. Convoy members now show their avatar and call sign right on their map marker, so you can tell everyone apart at a glance.

Improved

  • A tilt gauge you can trust. The tilt & pitch gauge now stays hidden until it's calibrated, guides you through a quick still-calibration, and warns you when readings aren't reliable at high speed.
  • Leave a convoy when you're done. Deactivating a destination now automatically leaves that destination's convoy, so you're never left in a convoy you've moved on from.

1.0.0 Beta · build 69 June 26, 2026

A follow-up fix so destination links open reliably however they reach you. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Custom destination links open the app. Tapping an x4buddy:// destination link — the kind embedded in some QR codes and shares — now opens the app right at that destination, with the map centred on it even from a cold start.

1.0.0 Beta · build 68 June 26, 2026

Say hello to in-app messages — the team can now reach you with announcements right inside the app — plus smoother destination sharing when you open a QR or share link. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • In-app messages. The team can now send you announcements inside the app — important notices appear as a modal you confirm, while lighter updates show as a dismissible banner.

Improved

  • Open destinations straight from a QR or link. Scanning a destination QR code or tapping a share link now opens the app right at that destination, with the map centred on it even from a cold start.

1.0.0 Beta · build 67 June 25, 2026

Tester feedback fixes from the previous build — clearer icons, a smarter map start, and a smoother OBD connection. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Clearer download indicator. The offline-map download button now uses colour alone to show offline-readiness — the extra ring has been removed for a cleaner look.
  • Tribes on your profile. The Tribes entry now lives on the sign-in / profile page where it’s easier to find.
  • Distinct Convoy icon. Convoy now has its own icon so it’s no longer confused with Tribes.
  • Map starts where you are. The map now centres on your current position when the app opens.
  • Updated in-app guide. The guide reflects the latest map and Tribes changes.

Fixed

  • OBD connects faster on iOS. The OBD scan now starts automatically right after you grant Bluetooth access.

1.0.0 Beta · build 66 June 25, 2026

A few heads-up-display refinements on the map and a clearer download indicator. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Cleaner map controls. The on-screen zoom buttons are now hidden to keep the map view uncluttered — pinch to zoom as usual.
  • Clearer download indicator. The offline-map download icon is now tinted so it’s easier to spot at a glance.
  • Connection status at sign-in. A connection ring now appears on login so you can see your link status right away.

1.0.0 Beta · build 65 June 24, 2026

A polish release for the map in landscape mode — the on-screen controls now stay put and the legend behaves on wider screens. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Landscape map controls stay in place. The overlay buttons are now pinned correctly when you rotate to landscape, so they no longer drift or overlap the map.
  • Cleaner legend on wide screens. The map legend is cleared in the two-column layout, removing leftover clutter on larger displays.

1.0.0 Beta · build 64 June 24, 2026

Your map markers and drawings are now just “Objects” — easier to find, edit, and remove, and shared across your tribe. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Edit and remove points of interest. Tap a POI to change its details or delete it — no more stuck markers.
  • One flat Objects list. Your waypoints and drawings live in a single, simpler list instead of nested groups.
  • Tribe objects are shared. Objects you create are now visible to the rest of your tribe.
  • Clearer naming. “Drawings” is now “Objects” throughout the app to match what it actually holds.

1.0.0 Beta · build 63 June 24, 2026

Cloud track sync is now part of every signed-in account — no premium needed. Your GPX exports include synced tracks too, and checking a track in the list now frames it on the map. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Cloud track sync for everyone signed in. Backing up and syncing your tracks to the cloud no longer requires a premium subscription — just sign in and your tracks follow you across devices.
  • GPX export includes synced tracks. Exporting to GPX now pulls in tracks stored in the cloud, so nothing is left behind.
  • Tap to see a track on the map. Checking a track in the list now fits it into view on the map automatically.

1.0.0 Beta · build 62 June 23, 2026

Polishing the offline and destination experience based on your feedback. Offline pack downloads now show live progress the moment they start, the intro tour adds a Draw objects step and a clearer map-download status, and destination details now list every point of interest, not just tracks. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Live offline download progress. A pack queued while the downloads sheet is open now appears straight away with its progress bar animating — no need to close and reopen the sheet.
  • Richer intro tour. The walkthrough now includes a Draw objects step and always shows a Map download status step, so first-time users see how to capture map areas.
  • Complete destination details. Destination details now itemise all bundled points of interest alongside tracks, with clearer POI and tracks labels on the chips and download button.

1.0.0 Beta · build 61 June 23, 2026

Easier-to-read map labels and a tidier setup. Map labels now stand out on light and satellite backgrounds, the onboarding guide walks you through the controls in a natural clockwise order, and Map View settings are reorganised so the options you reach for most come first. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Clearer map labels. Labels now have a crisp outline so they stay readable over light terrain and satellite imagery.
  • Friendlier onboarding guide. The intro walkthrough now follows the on-screen controls in a clockwise order, starting from the Recenter button, so it's easier to follow.
  • Tidier Map View settings. Map style and Recording are now at the top of the Map data section, with Tracks moved to the end.

Fixed

  • Off-grid sign-in icon. The sign-in icon now hides while you're off the grid — where it has no function — and reappears once connectivity returns.

1.0.0 Beta · build 60 June 23, 2026

Smoother destination maps. Destination tracks now draw correctly the first time you open the app, text-only labels render reliably, and labels stay tidy by appearing only once you're zoomed in far enough. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Cold-start destination tracks. Destination tracks now appear correctly on the map right after launching the app, with no need to toggle the destination.
  • Text-only labels. Labels that contain only text now render reliably on the map.

Improved

  • Tidier labels when zoomed out. Map labels now appear only once you zoom in past a minimum level, reducing clutter at low zoom.

1.0.0 Beta · build 59 June 23, 2026

Destination content that behaves. Map objects now appear only once you activate a destination and stay put between sessions, points of interest draw reliably, and the map's OpenStreetMap credit is easier to read. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Activation-aware destinations. Destination tracks, points of interest, drawings and labels show only while the destination is active, and stay in place across app restarts.
  • Reliable points of interest. Points of interest now render consistently on the map.
  • Clearer map credit. The OpenStreetMap attribution on the map is larger and easier to read.

1.0.0 Beta · build 58 June 23, 2026

A rendering fix for shared content. Drawings and text labels that come from shared map objects and destinations now appear correctly on your map. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Shared drawings & labels render. Drawings and text labels from shared content and destinations now show up correctly on the map.

1.0.0 Beta · build 57 June 23, 2026

Destinations on demand. Activate a destination to bring its tracks, points of interest, drawings and labels onto your map, and deactivate to clear the downloaded copies when you're done. Destination content now appears straight away, with no separate offline download needed first. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Activate & deactivate destinations. Switch a destination on to pull its map objects onto your map, and off again to remove the downloaded copies.

Improved

  • See destination content instantly. Destination tracks, lines, areas and text labels now show on the map without an offline download first.
  • Simpler map settings. Removed the Sources check-in/out list from map settings for a cleaner, less cluttered layout.

1.0.0 Beta · build 56 June 23, 2026

Share more than tracks. Tracks, points of interest, drawings and text labels now work together as shared map content — share them with your tribe or bundle them into a destination, and choose exactly what appears on your map. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Unified map content. Tracks, points of interest, drawings and text labels can now be shared and bundled consistently.
  • Share more with your tribe. Points of interest, drawings and text labels can now be shared with your tribe — not just tracks.
  • Richer destinations. Destinations can include drawings and text labels alongside tracks and points.
  • Text labels. Add plain text labels directly to the map.

Improved

  • Show or hide map content. Choose whether your own content, tribe content, or destination content appears on the map.

1.0.0 Beta · build 55 June 22, 2026

A polished first impression. The app now opens with a branded full-screen startup splash. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Branded startup splash. A full-screen splash now greets you on launch and looks consistent on newer Android devices.

1.0.0 Beta · build 54 June 22, 2026

Draw on the map. Sketch route lines and measured areas directly on the map, with live length, area and perimeter readouts — saved on your device and fully available offline. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • On-map drawing. Draw multi-point route lines (with total length) or polygon areas (with enclosed area and perimeter), using the familiar point colours. A new Draw button starts a line or area and manages your saved drawings.

Improved

  • More legible map credits.
  • Destination details sheet is capped in height so its close button always stays reachable.

1.0.0 Beta · build 53 June 22, 2026

A small polish to the on-map compass. The heading now reads as clean text with no background box, centred directly under the compass rose, and the GPS reading lines up neatly on the same baseline. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Cleaner compass heading. The heading shows as plain text centred beneath the compass rose, with the GPS reading aligned to the same line for a tidier heads-up display.

1.0.0 Beta · build 52 June 22, 2026

Tidy up your tribe's shared tracks, plus a small compass refinement. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Manage shared tracks. Any tribe member can now remove a track that's been shared with the tribe.
  • Compass polish. A small refinement to the on-map compass heading.

1.0.0 Beta · build 51 June 21, 2026

A tidier heads-up display. The on-map compass moves to the top-right corner, clear of the other controls, and the off-grid and map-download status indicators get a cleaner look and a more logical order. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Compass repositioned. The on-map compass now sits in the upper-right corner of the map, out of the way of the other controls.
  • Cleaner status indicators. The off-grid and map-download indicators have been restyled and reordered for a clearer heads-up display.

1.0.0 Beta · build 50 June 20, 2026

More heads-up display refinements to the drive screen. Released together on Android and iOS.

Improved

  • Cleaner drive-screen overlay. Further layout refinements to the on-map controls.

1.0.0 Beta · build 49 June 20, 2026

Zoom in further and a more polished drive screen. The map now zooms to level 20, recording gains pause and resume, and map detail around Åland and Stockholm loads more reliably. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Pause & resume recording. Pause a recording and pick up exactly where you left off.

Improved

  • Zoom to level 20 on both basemaps.
  • Polished heads-up display — credits, pills and buttons.
  • More reliable map-region selection around Åland and Stockholm.

1.0.0 Beta · build 47 June 16, 2026

A big tidy-up. Built-in demo tracks make way for importing your own GPX files, a full first-run guide walks you through the app, the heads-up display is cleaner in both portrait and landscape, and the map always loads the right region for where you're looking. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Import GPX. Bring your own routes in by importing GPX files (multi-track aware).
  • First-run guide. A full onboarding walkthrough on first launch.

Improved

  • Demo tracks removed in favour of Destinations and your own imports.
  • Cleaner heads-up display in both portrait and landscape.
  • Smarter per-viewport map-region selection.

1.0.0 Beta · build 46 June 16, 2026

Take destinations off-grid. Download a destination's tracks and points of interest for offline use, with map pins that stay locked in place and correct coverage per region. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Off-grid destinations. Download a destination's tracks and points of interest for offline use.

Improved

  • Destination map pins no longer drift as you zoom.
  • Correct per-region map coverage.

1.0.0 Beta · build 45 June 16, 2026

Discover destinations on the map. Published destinations now appear as map pins you can tap to explore. Released together on Android and iOS.

New

  • Destinations on the map. Published destinations appear as tappable map pins.

1.0.0 Beta · build 44 June 16, 2026

Premium arrives. Unlock premium-only map layers like satellite imagery and other paid features with an active subscription. Your access can update without waiting for an app update, and recorded tracks download more reliably from the cloud. Released together on Android and iOS.

Added

  • Premium. A new subscription unlocks premium-only map layers — including satellite imagery — and other paid features. Your access stays current without waiting for an app update.

Improved

  • Reliable cloud track downloads. Recorded tracks now download from the cloud even when the local sample data is missing, so your tracks show up after reinstalling or switching devices.

1.0.0 Beta · build 43 June 15, 2026

Meet Tribes — group up with your crew, spin up a convoy from a tribe in one tap, filter convoys by tribe, and share your recorded tracks with the group. The map gains sponsored points of interest you can tap for details, joining a convoy now activates it automatically, and interrupted track uploads repair themselves. Released together on Android and iOS.

Added

  • Tribes. Create or join a tribe, quick-start a convoy from a tribe, filter convoys by tribe, and share your recorded tracks with everyone in the group.
  • Sponsored points of interest. A new optional map layer shows sponsored spots with a tap-through detail sheet; toggle it on or off any time.
  • Vehicle icons on convoy markers. See each driver's vehicle type at a glance on the map.

Fixed

  • Joining a convoy activates it automatically. No extra tap needed after you join.
  • Self-healing track uploads. Interrupted or orphaned uploads now repair themselves, with a clear message when sample data is still missing.

1.0.0 Beta · build 42 June 15, 2026

Your first launch now walks you through the app, and your profile gets personal — set a display name and call sign, pick an avatar, and see fellow drivers' avatars on the convoy. Sign in with Apple arrives too, along with custom symbols for your map points. Released together on Android and iOS.

Added

  • Guided first-run walkthrough. A short interactive guide introduces the map, convoy and core tools the first time you open the app.
  • Make it yours. Set an editable display name and call sign, and choose an avatar (Gravatar or a preset) that your crew sees on the convoy.
  • Sign in with Apple. Added to the Account screen alongside the existing sign-in options.
  • Custom map-point symbols. Pick a symbol per point of interest, with a Sweden Offroad Tour badge for SOT spots.

Fixed

  • Friendlier convoy roster names. Drivers without a display name now show a readable fallback instead of a blank or raw id.
  • Clearer sign-in prompt. Tidied the title and premium-features wording on the sign-in prompt.

1.0.0 Beta · build 41 June 15, 2026

Recorded tracks can now be colour-coded by your telemetry — speed, altitude, lean, climb or RPM — so a glance at the line tells the story of the drive. The map also stays locked north-up while you pinch-zoom. Released together on Android and iOS.

Added

  • Colour your tracks by telemetry. Paint each recorded track by speed, altitude, lean angle, climb rate or engine RPM, with a colour legend — or keep the classic solid colour. Pick a "Colour by" mode in Map View settings to read your drive at a glance.

Fixed

  • Map stays north-up when you zoom. Pinch-zooming no longer knocks the map off north, so up is always north while you frame your view.
  • Larger track uploads no longer fail. Syncing big recorded tracks to your account now goes through instead of being rejected partway.

1.0.0 Beta · build 40 June 13, 2026

Map waypoints now stay locked exactly where you placed them as you zoom, plus the build folds in the restored OBD connect button and the recent fixes since build 37. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Waypoints stay put when you zoom. POI pins are now anchored by their tip to the exact point on the ground, so they no longer drift away from their location as you zoom in and out.

Added

  • OBD connect button back in the HUD. A clear "Connect OBD" / "Retry" button returns to the map so you can reconnect your Bluetooth adapter without digging through menus.

1.0.0 Beta · build 37 June 13, 2026

The online map now covers the whole Nordics, a new night style makes low-light driving easier on the eyes, and the drive screen stays clear of your camera notch. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • The whole Nordics on the online map. The online map now loads the right regional tiles wherever you pan, so Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland show up properly — not just Sweden and Åland.
  • Controls clear of the camera notch. In landscape, the on-screen drive controls now respect your phone's safe area, so they're no longer tucked behind a camera cutout.

Added

  • Night map style. A new Day / Night / Auto switch in the tune menu drops the map into a darker palette for low-light and night driving.

Improved

  • Cleaner recording readout. The live recording pill now focuses on elapsed time and distance for a cleaner drive display.

1.0.0 Beta · build 36 June 12, 2026

Sharper convoy controls, your recorded tracks now export anywhere as GPX, and a ready-made Sweden Offroad Tour 2026 waypoint pack is built right in. Released together on Android and iOS.

Added

  • Export your tracks as GPX. Share any recorded track straight to other apps via the native share sheet — open it in your favourite mapping tool or send it to a friend.
  • Sweden Offroad Tour 2026 waypoints. A curated POI pack for the tour ships built into the app, ready to navigate to offline.

Improved

  • Clearer convoy controls. Activate and deactivate your convoy with an explicit button, and tap any member to centre the map on them.
  • Your call sign and profile vehicle icon now show consistently across the convoy, so everyone is easy to tell apart on the map.

1.0.0 Beta · build 35 June 12, 2026

A quick follow-up to build 34 that makes joining a convoy by QR code more reliable. Released together on Android and iOS.

Fixed

  • Smoother convoy QR scanning. Scanning a friend's convoy code now fails gracefully if the camera scanner can't start on your device, so you can always fall back to typing the code — and the convoy roster stays uncrowded while you scan.

1.0.0 Beta · build 34 June 12, 2026

Convoy gets easier to join and easier to read on the map, plus a personal touch with vehicle icons and call signs — and the app now knows when you've gone off-grid. Released together on Android and iOS.

Added

  • Join a convoy by QR code. Share your convoy's join code as a QR code, and scan a friend's code to hop in — no typing required.
  • Your rig, your badge. Pick a vehicle icon and set a call sign in your profile; they show up live on the map for everyone in your convoy.
  • Off-grid awareness. The app now detects when you lose and regain signal, shows a subtle connectivity badge, and automatically refreshes your tracks and convoy the moment you're back online.

Improved

  • Cleaner convoy markers — the dot sits exactly on each member's position, labels stay upright as you rotate the map, and the heading arrow is bigger and easier to read.
  • Thinner, dotted GPS trails and tidier map attribution that no longer overlaps the on-screen controls.
  • A more compact heads-up display, with a dedicated record button and an OBD panel that tucks away when there's nothing to show.

1.0.0 Beta · build 32 June 11, 2026

A big map upgrade: a crisp new offline vector basemap, downloadable area packs, plus Sign in with Apple.

Added

  • New offline vector map. The basemap is now a crisp outdoor map that works fully offline from downloaded area packs — smoother zoom, sharper labels, and smaller downloads.
  • Offline area packs. Download a region ahead of time and the map keeps rendering with no signal — roads, places, points of interest, and terrain contour lines all come from the local pack.
  • Sign in with Apple. You can now sign in with your Apple ID on iOS, alongside the existing Google sign-in.
  • Convoy basics. Early support for sharing your live location with a convoy so you can keep track of each other on the trail.
  • Terrain elevation contour lines on the vector map, with proper map data attribution.

Improved

  • The map is more reliable on iOS, with a fallback path for devices that need it.
  • The satellite layer now requires sign-in; the rest of the map stays fully usable signed-out.

Fixed

  • Fixed downloaded area packs sometimes showing a blank map offline or on a cold start — your downloaded region now renders reliably.
  • Fixed a blank satellite view when zoomed far out.

1.0.0 Beta · build 25 June 10, 2026

Cloud track sync has arrived — sign in and your recorded tracks follow you across devices.

Added

  • Cloud track sync. Sign in and sync your recorded tracks to your account, so they follow you across devices. Tap Sync after a recording, or use the post-record "Sync your tracks" nudge.
  • Tracks now carry an editable description that syncs along with the track.

Changed

  • Sync is gated on sign-in — the app stays fully usable signed-out, with your tracks kept on the device. Signing in pull-merges your existing cloud tracks and keeps both devices in step.
  • Deleting a track now propagates to the cloud and your other devices, instead of reappearing on the next sync.

Fixed

  • Fixed a bug where sync silently did nothing in shipped builds. Sync now works as expected.

1.0.0 Beta · build 16 June 8, 2026

A behind-the-scenes build with no new map, trail, or driving features.

Changed

  • iOS sign-in now opens cleanly, so signing in with Google works smoothly on iPhone and iPad.

1.0.0 Beta · build 15 June 8, 2026

A safer startup path and optional sign-in, while keeping the map usable without an account.

Fixed

  • Resolved a startup white-screen crash that could happen when sign-in services failed to start. The app now opens the map even when sign-in is unavailable.
  • Added a top-level error boundary so unexpected startup errors show a readable fallback screen instead of a blank white frame.

Added

  • A new profile chip in the top-right of the map. Tap it to sign in with Google when you want to.
  • A friendly opt-in prompt when signed-out users tap actions that need sync.

1.0.0 Beta · build 14 June 2, 2026

Make the map view your own — choose what's on screen and which engine readings to watch.

Added

  • A new map view settings sheet: show or hide the GPS readout, compass, OBD panel, tilt indicator, dropped POIs, and recorded tracks — independently.
  • Pick which OBD gauges appear, from the live readings your vehicle actually reports (RPM, speed, engine load, and more).
  • Choose how often track points are recorded.

Fixed

  • Corrected the app's iOS background-mode declaration to match how it actually connects to OBD-II adapters (Bluetooth Low Energy). No change to how the app works for you.

1.0.0 Beta · build 12 May 31, 2026

Your recorded tracks are now easy to get off the phone.

Added

  • On Android, recorded tracks are mirrored to Documents/4x4buddy, so they show up in the Files app and over a USB connection. Existing tracks are copied out automatically the next time you open the app.

1.0.0 Beta · build 11 May 31, 2026

First public test build.

Added

  • Support for multiple Bluetooth OBD adapter profiles, including Vgate adapters.

Earlier beta builds May 26–30, 2026

The work that led up to the first public build.

Added

  • Live trail map with on-device tile caching and a map-view chooser.
  • Track logging with a heading-mode chip and smoothed vehicle tilt.
  • Bluetooth LE OBD connection and an adapter/PID probe tool.
  • Accounts and vehicle profiles, with track sync to your account.
  • Branded launch screen and app icon across iOS and Android.
  • In-app open-source license page.

Fixed

  • Android GPS reliability — added a wake lock and surfaced location-stream errors.