Software Releases



Introduction


Please read this page to learn more about Tangerpay Software Releases, the framework we use to deploy new software and details about the newest software release deployed to your store.


Software Versions


The current software version deployed to your Kiosk can be viewed at the bottom right corner of the Kiosk home screen.

Tangerpay follows a Semantic Versioning (SEMVer) scheme for all software releases. Our release numbering scheme is best explained through the example below:

  • X.0.0 — a MAJOR RELEASE that includes non-backward compatible features, these are usually substantial application changes. (eg. complete redesign of the interface or flow of the application)
  • 1.X.0 — a MINOR RELEASE that includes new backward-compatible functionality. (eg a new screen)
  • 1.0.X — a PATCH RELEASE that contains only backward-compatible bug fixes or very small enhancements (eg. increase the size of a button, change text label on an existing screen)



Release Deployment Framework


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Title
Title
Title
Title
RELEASE TYPE
FREQUENCY
TESTING & QA
COMMUNICATION
MAJOR
Generally once every 6 months, depending on new features added and any underlying platform changes such as new OS releases.

Major Releases are generally deployed to your store after 10pm on Monday night in local time zone.
A suite of automated and manual tests are run before the software becomes a release candidate.

The software is then released to a single Pilot store for a minimum period of 1 week after which it is deployed to a minimum of 4 other pilot stores for a further 2 week testing period.

Following a successful pilot, we will generally do a staged deployment of the release i.e. not all stores at once. High payment volume stores and 100% cashless payment stores will be last to receive the software update unless otherwise agreed with the store owner.

Tangerpay will send specific communication about the release to all store owners and will work with them on any specific pre-requisite actions that are required to prepare for the release.
MINOR
Generally once per quarter, depending on the volume of new features added and any underlying platform changes such as major OS updates.

Minor Releases are generally deployed to your store after 10pm on Monday night in your local time zone.
A suite of automated and manual tests are run before the software becomes a release candidate.

The software is then released to a single Pilot store for a minimum 24 hour period after which it is deployed to 4 other pilot stores for further testing for at least one week.

Following a successful pilot, the release is then deployed to all stores.
Tangerpay will send specific communication about the release in the form of a newsletter.
PATCH
Generally once per fortnight or otherwise as needed.

Patch Releases are generally deployed to your store after 10pm on Monday night in your local time zone, except for critical fixes needing to be deployed sooner.
A suite of automated and manual tests are run before the software becomes a release candidate.

The software is then released to 5 Pilot stores for a testing period lasting at least one week.

Following a successful pilot, the release is then deployed to all stores.

No specific communication will be sent for these releases as they contain small enhancements and routine maintenance items only.

The current Patch Release version deployed to your store and date deployed can be seen in the Release Notes table below.


Release Notes


Title
Title
Title
Release Number
Release Date
Release Contents
3.15.0
14 April 2021
-Hide promo text by default
-UI Refresh on the receipt screen (x button to close... it also drops back to Payment Confirmation on Receipt sent)
-Contact Details now shown for all existing sites
3.14.2
2 April 2021
-Changed touch flying banner to animate in a more efficient way
-bug fixes
3.13.0
31 March 2021
-Moved Proceed buttons up as much possible from the kiosk frame/lid
-Made kiosk Proceed buttons more forgiving, so customers performing quick or super slow taps don't get cancelled as taps by OS
3.12.0
25 March 2021
-Auto close Kiosk screen in latest model of kiosk for QR to MobilePay transition for Apple/Google Pay
3.11.4
22 March 2021
-Made latest kiosk product line Card Reader codes more descriptive and user friendly
3.11.0
21 March 2021
-Add option to cancel SMS Reminder if selected by mistake
-Aligned Proceed buttons throughout
3.10.1
19 March 2021
-Align US codebase with changes made in AU
3.10.0
17 March 2021
-Made latest kiosk product line Card Reader flow more responsive
3.9.0
15 March 2021
-Add capability to toggle Contact Details on or off
-Add Splash Message 1) before Tap Wash/Dry, 2) after Tap Wash/Dry, 3) Before Card Reader Screen
-Text changes to suite European customers
-Add Speed Test to Admin Tools
3.8.3
11 March 2021
-Add additional logging to better monitor fleet performance
-Add additional messaging for latest kiosk product line for Apple/Google Pay
3.7.2
10 March 2021
-Reboot Card Reader in latest kiosk product line
3.6.0
23 Feb 2021
-Updates for USA Payment Processor
-Add Kiosk Reboot capability for latest kiosk product line
-UI Refresh of Kiosk screen
-Add QR link to MobilePay for Apple/Google Pay for latest kiosk product line
-Add setting to turn off touch flying banner on welcome screen
-Add maintenance capability to help reboot/exit kiosk for support reasons
3.5.0
19 Feb 2021
Adjusted kiosk button touch sensitivity on Welcome Screen
3.3.0
25 Jan 2021
Technical Release
3.2.0
6 Jan 2021
-Receipt option on Payment Confirmation
-Option to collate all machines on Select Machine Screen
-Option to skip Load Clothes Screen
-Currency works with locale
-Settings password only visible for 60 seconds
3.1.1.
6 Jan 2021
-Fixed keyboard bug on Promo Field
-Removed Wash/Dry filter when there is only one machine type
3.1.0
11 Jan 2021
Technical release - Bug fixes, update libraries to work with more Android versions
3.0.42
23 Nov 2020
- Wash Adders for variable pricing
- Can hide promo code if you wish as you type it (so you can enter the RemoteStart Promo Code without others seeing it)
- New Launcher Icon
- Splash screen for Site Information / Outages
- Support for vouchers
- Heartbeat API integration so kiosks availability can be tracked centrally
- Add international SMS reminder capability
- Add 3 levels for screen dimming to extend life of kiosk screen
- Show Freestart button when site is in trial mode
- Kiosk "screen tap" performance improvements
- Bug fixes
3.0.37
13 Oct 2020

-Improved availability for sites with network instability, slowness
3.0.36
6 Oct 2020
-Minor bug fixes
-Increase button size
-UI improvement for SMS Reminder
-Show promotion name in kiosk
-Add Site Trial / Inactive Status in large text to the Welcome Screen
3.0.34
21 Sep 2020
-Deprecated to 3.0.32 on 26 Sep 2020
3.0.32
7 Sep 2020
-Minor bug fixes only