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Stanford Mobile Release Notes

10.10.2

January 2025

  • Improved branding on Mobile ID.
  • Upgraded SAML login to NodeJS 20.
  • Fixed an issue with missing push notifications.
  • Numerous minor bug fixes and accessibility improvements.

 

10.10.1

October 31, 2024 (iOS), Android TBA

  • Fixed an issue where the app could crash when trying to activate Mobile Key without an internet connection (iOS).
  • Fixed padding and zooming issues with Arts feature (Android).
  • Upgraded HID SDK to 3.1.0 (iOS).
  • Upgraded HID SDK to 3.2.0 (Android).
  • Accessibility improvements.

 

10.10.0

June 5, 2024 (iOS), July 8, 2024 (Android)

  • Updated news service to use new news feed and added news article freshness indicator.
  • Upgraded HID SDK to 3.1.0 (Android).
  • Upgraded HID SDK to 3.0.1 (iOS).
  • Fixed a bug where the screen could time out and cause the app to crash during Mobile Key activation due to no server response (Android).
  • Fixed an issue where the health check menu did not appear on the Home screen for logged out users (iOS).
  • Fixed an issue where the font size might change unexpected in the bottom nav bar (iOS).

 

10.9.6 (iOS Only)

March 19, 2024

  • Fixed an issue where Twist & Go repeatedly sets to Off after turning the setting On. Note that if you had Twist & Go previously set to On, you will need to turn it back on again.

 

10.9.5 (iOS Only)

March 14, 2024

  • Fixed an issue where the app could crash if opened without an internet connection.

 

10.9.4

March 8, 2024

  • Improved Mobile Key integrity so that it does not appear enabled when it is actually disabled, such as when the app is migrated to a new device via backup and restore or when Mobile Key is disabled/removed remotely by Stanford Card Services.
  • Updated Arts Resources card to use in-app browser for consistency.
  • Removed deprecated X (Twitter) feed from News section.
  • Fixed an issue where the app may crash on the Settings page when Mobile Key Eligibility check fails.
  • Fixed an accessibility issue when text zoom causes Mobile Key activation buttons to be cut off on the screen (iOS).
  • Increased Android minimum OS version to 9.0 due to security requirements (Android).

 

10.9.3 (iOS)

November 8, 2023

  • Added the ability to expand the thumbnail image to full screen (with zoom and scroll) on the artwork detail screen in the Arts feature.
  • Added documentation/support links in the Settings screen for how to use Mobile Key, the Mobile Key FAQ, how to submit a feature request, and to view release notes.
  • Improved security and integrity of Mobile ID. Due to this security upgrade, you may be logged out of Stanford Mobile when upgrading to this version. Note that any existing Mobile Key will stay active and on the device once you log back into Stanford Mobile.
  • Fixed Covid-19 "Find testing locations" broken link.
  • Fixed broken links on Libraries webview.
  • Fixed a crashing issue when trying to "Add to Calendar" on an event.
  • Fixed a crashing issue when pressing the Reconnect Mobile Key button on the Me screen.

 

10.9.3 (Android)

October 18, 2023

  • Added the ability to expand the thumbnail image to full screen (with zoom and scroll) on the artwork detail screen in the Arts feature.
  • Added documentation/support links in the Settings screen for how to use Mobile Key, the Mobile Key FAQ, how to submit a feature request, and to view release notes.
  • Updated final message on Mobile Key activation to indicate that building access takes a few minutes to copy to the Mobile Key after Mobile Key is activated.
  • Fixed an issue where the app would crash on the Me screen due to permission changes introduced by Android OS 14.
  • Fixed Covid-19 "Find testing locations" broken link.
  • Fixed broken links on Libraries webview.

 

10.9.2

September 26, 2023

  • Upgraded HID SDK to 1.10.0 for Android and 1.9.1 for iOS for security upgrades. You must upgrade to this version of Stanford Mobile in order to activate Mobile Key, as attempting to activate mobile key using an older version of Stanford Mobile will not work.
  • Fixed a bug where users would not see the "For faculty and staff" or "For students" section on the Home screen. Users may need to sign out and back into Stanford Mobile in order to refresh their data to see the section.

 

10.9.1 (iOS)

September 7, 2023

  • Fixed a bug where the app may crash for some users due to a caching issue.

 

10.9.0

September 6, 2023

  • New Arts public tours with interactive map features! Take a self-guided public arts tour using the walking navigation features; view all the campus' public art on an interactive map; view maps for self-guided walking tours; view what's nearby an artwork. Check it out under the Discover tab!
  • Twist & Go is now turned on by default for Mobile Key for new Mobile Key activations. If your device has built-in gestures, like on some Motorolas, you may wish to turn off Twist & Go.
  • Improved permission checks for Mobile Key to increase reliability.
  • Removed internet connection check for Mobile Key so that you can use it in areas without data connection. (Android)
  • Fixed a bug where if someone signed into Stanford Mobile but was not eligible for Mobile ID/Key, the home screen would not greet the user by name correctly.
  • Fixed a bug where users on devices without NFC could not download Stanford Mobile by making NFC optional. Note that NFC is required for most card readers to use Mobile Key, so Mobile Key may not work reliably on devices without NFC. (Android)
  • Removed "See Restricted Campus Zones" from "Take your daily Health Check" dropdown menu. (iOS)
  • Accessibility improvements.
  • Other bug fixes.

 

10.8.6 (Android only)

March 23, 2023

  • Fixed an issue with Android 13 and Bluetooth permissions for Mobile Key (activation via Twist & Go and Open button).
  • Removed "See Restricted Campus Zones" from "Take your daily Health Check" dropdown menu.

 

10.8.6 (iOS only)

February 23, 2023

  • Moved weblink for Arts Resources from Discover to new Arts landing screen.
  • Added a placeholder card for future Artworks map feature on Arts landing screen.
  • Fixed margin and spacing issues throughout Arts screens.
  • There is a known bug where after viewing the expanded image of an artwork, closing the image takes you to the previous artwork in the tour rather than the artwork of the thumbnail you were viewing.

 

10.8.5 (Android only)

February 14, 2023

  • Moved weblink for Arts Resources from Discover to new Arts landing screen.
  • Added a placeholder card for future Artworks map feature on Arts landing screen.
  • Refactored permissions for Android 13 changes.
  • Fixed a bug where the app would crash if location permissions were turned off.

 

10.8.4

January 17, 2023

  • You can now take your own self-guided tours of public art on the Stanford campus through the new Public Arts Tours feature! Whether you're new to campus or taking a deeper dive, these tours are a gateway to the dynamic landscape of outdoor art at Stanford. (iOS)
  • Students are now exempted from health check in the app. Please see Covid-19 guidance for students.
  • Fixed a bug where users could tap too frequently on the Open button on Mobile Key causing a rate limiting issue. (iOS)
  • Fixed a bug where buttons would be missing on the Mobile Key activation confirmation popup. (iOS)
  • Fixed a bug where users who are not eligible for a University ID were able to sign into Mobile ID.
  • Fixed margin and image formatting issues on Arts Tours (Android).
  • Other minor bug fixes.

 

10.8.1 (Android only)

October 20, 2022

  • You can now take your own self-guided tours of public art on the Stanford campus through the new Public Arts Tours feature! Whether you're new to campus or taking a deeper dive, these tours are a gateway to the dynamic landscape of outdoor art at Stanford.
  • Fixed a bug where users could tap too frequently on the Open button on Mobile Key causing a rate limiting issue.
  • Events feature has been updated to reflect the new Localist events data service.
  • Other minor bug fixes.

 

10.7

June 30, 2022

  • If you are an eligible affiliation and signed into Mobile ID, you can now activate Mobile Key to use Stanford Mobile to open doors and for Cardinal Dollars and Cardinal Print. Note that if you are an existing Mobile Key beta user you may see the requirement to "Reconnect Mobile Key". Please click the button to do so to re-sync your Mobile Key.
  • Events feature has been updated to reflect the new Localist events data service (iOS only).
  • Bug fixes.

10.6.9 (iOS only)

May 25, 2022

  • Fixed an issue where the app may persistently crash for certain users due to a conflict with data caching.

10.6.8 (Android only)

May 20, 2022

  • Fixed a text formatting issue with the promo banner on Home screen.

10.6.7 (iOS only)

March 7, 2022

  • Fixed an intermittent issue where the app may crash when inadvertently accessing a cached version of the database.
  • Improved screen loading performance.
  • Fixed a layout issue on the home screen for longer names.

10.6.6

March 1, 2022

  • Added Faculty-/Staff- and Student-specific link sections on the Home screen based on Mobile ID affiliation.
  • Changes for HID SEOS certification.
  • Fixed an issue where Mobile Key sometimes does not work when the app is in background mode (iOS).
  • Improved reliability of health check date polling.
  • Fixed bugs where the app may crash unexpectedly.
  • Minor accessibility improvements.

10.6.5

December 3, 2021

  • Fixed a bug where the date was cropping incorrectly with certain dynamic text sizes on iOS
  • Other visual bug fixes

10.6.4

November 16, 2021

  • Improved readability of health check badge
  • Added branding for HID Seos certification
  • Improved screen loading performance (iOS)
  • Fixed a bug where users would get a network connectivity error when trying to sign into Mobile ID (iOS)
  • Fixed a bug due where incompatible date formatting and/or bad event images/titles caused the application to immediately crash (iOS)
  • Visual bug fixes

10.6.3

Sept 30, 2021

  • Fixed an issue with application crashing unexpectedly

10.6

Sept 27, 2021

  • Improved Mobile Key provisioning reliability
  • Home and Discover screns are now natively supported
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Bug fixes
  • Fixed an issue with Apple Wallet popup suppression not working (iOS)

10.5.1

Aug 3, 2021

  • Accessibility fixes
  • Bug fixes
  • Performance improvements

10.4.1

May 13, 2021

Bug fixes

  • "Me" section's Health Check link is now working (iOS only).

10.4

May 11, 2021

What's new

  • Introduction of a newly designed News feature, providing customized feeds, improved exploring capabilities, and native device integrations.
  • Mobile ID onboarding improvements, including invitation alerts and ID photo upload integration.
  • MyBuilding integration, allowing for quick access to Stanford building features and safeguards.
  • Accessibility enhancements.

Bug fixes

  • Mobile ID UI is now supported on Blackberry devices.
  • Barcode access no longer fails when device font is bolded.
  • Longer event and news titles are no longer cut off on landing screens.

10.3

February 23, 2021

What's new

  • Introduction of a newly designed Events feature, providing improved exploring capabilities and native device integrations.
  • Introduction of a newly designed Well-Being and Flourishing landing screen, providing access to important wellness resources on campus.
  • Accessibility enhancements.

10.2.1

December 9, 2020

What's new

  • Iconography uniformity improvements.

Bug fixes

  • Going through the Mobile Key workflow no longer crashes the app.

10.2

December 7, 2020

What's new

  • Cardinal Key integration, streamlining the login process for features and services within the app (iOS only).
  • University ID cardholders can now access important information hosted on the back of the ID card.
  • Accessibility enhancements.

Bug fixes

  • Notifications are now being delivered without interruption.

10.1

October 27, 2020

What's new

  • Push notification mapping and interaction improvements.
  • "Activity” screen updates, providing a more polished experience when reviewing notifications.
  • Accessibility enhancements for the “Me” and “Activity” screens.
  • New Red Folder guidance contacts are available on the "Emergency & Safety" screen.

Bug fixes

  • Launching of the barcode no longer crashes the app.
  • Launching of the “Activity” screen via a push notification no longer crashes the app.

 


10.0

September 8, 2020

What's new

  • Health Check status integration, delivering clear confirmation of onsite access clearance based on user’s self-report.
  • University ID cardholders can now log in to the app to see individual user data, including image, name, affiliation, university ID, and barcode.
  • Introduction of a newly designed Dining feature section, supplying a map of Stanford eateries, integrated dining hall menus, and more.
  • New tab bar navigation throughout the app, delivering a more seamless navigation experience.
  • Enhanced push notifications for Health Check and important campus alerts, designed to keep users in the know with related happenings.

 


9.6.1

June 5, 2020

What's new

  • Updated Stanford Today section, highlighting Celebration 2020 for this year's graduates.

 


9.6

May 1, 2020

What's new

  • New StanfordWho mobile app for Android, enhancing the mobile directory experience.
  • Updated Directory landing screen, providing information on the new StanfordWho mobile app for Android.

Bug fixes

  • Broken social feeds for various feature sections have been addressed.

 


9.5

Mar. 31, 2020

What's new

  • Introduction of a newly designed Emergency and Safety Information landing screen, providing important community and health alerts, as well as quick access to key support resources and contact information.

Bug fixes

  • All dining location hours are now displaying accurately.

 


9.4

Mar. 19, 2020

What's new

  • New StanfordWho mobile app for iOS, enhancing the mobile directory experience.
  • Introduction of a newly designed Directory landing screen, providing information on the new StanfordWho mobile app.
  • Stanford Mobile ID pilot extended to Android users.
  • Marguerite Shuttle lines and maps have been updated with the latest information from Stanford Transportation.
  • Custom hosting environment enhancements.

Bug fixes

  • Android app no longer crashes during launch process.

 


9.3

Jan. 28, 2020

What's new

  • Introduction of an Arts landing screen, highlighting Stanford’s public art map, as well as links to regularly visited web pages.
  • Kicked off Stanford Mobile ID closed pilot – Stanford Mobile ID a mobile application that serves as an extension of your physical Stanford identification card, allowing you to seamlessly access buildings via door readers at Stanford with your mobile device.
  • Custom hosting environment enhancements.

 


9.2

Dec. 17, 2019

What's new

  • New Stanford University branded launch screen and updated app icon.
  • New Android notification icon.
  • Custom hosting environment enhancements.

 


9.1

Dec. 3, 2019

What's new

  • Introduction of a newly designed Libraries landing screen, providing a more integrated and navigable experience.
  • Libraries navigation item has been added to the home screen's horizontal navigation bar, as well as to the flyout menu.

Bug fixes

  • Screens protected by two-factor authentication (e.g., online parking ordering portal) now load properly after successfully authenticating.
  • Layout and content flow issues on iOS devices have been corrected (iPhone SE and later models are now supported).
  • Deep link navigation now works properly on Android devices.
  • "Module not found" issue has been addressed, no longer requiring an uninstall and reinstall of the app on affected devices.

 


9.0

Oct. 28, 2019

What's new

  • Home screen has been redesigned, with a focus on prioritizing content based on initial discovery and engagement efforts with students.
  • Dining options, campus events and news, and promotional item(s) are now highlighted on the home screen, all providing the ability to click to learn more.
  • Scrollable button navigation is now available for quickly finding content of interest.
  • Dining landing screen has been redesigned, introducing a more integrated and navigable experience.
  • Marguerite Shuttle lines and maps have been updated with the latest information from Stanford Transportation.
  • Theme has been redesigned and developed and published app-wide, providing a consistent and branded experience throughout the app.

Bug fixes

  • All links in the flyout menu now point to active, working screens.
  • All links to Marguerite Shuttle maps and external information now point to active, working screens.
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