Telluride: FrostWire's Video Downloader CLI Tool Receives Update

FrostWire's command-line video downloader tool, Telluride, has recently received an update with the release of build 31. This update brings several improvements and upgrades to enhance the user experience and functionality of the tool.

Upgrading Dependencies

One of the key changes in this update is the upgrade of the underlying dependencies. The yt_dlp library, which powers the video downloading capabilities of Telluride, has been updated to version 2023.4.9. This upgrade ensures that Telluride remains compatible with the latest changes and improvements in the yt_dlp library.

Additionally, the development dependencies have also been updated. The pyinstaller package, used for bundling the Python code into an executable, has been upgraded to version 6.6.0. The astroid and pylint packages, used for static code analysis and linting, have been updated to version 3.1.0. Lastly, the pip package manager has been updated to version 24.0.

Trimming File Names

A notable feature introduced in this update is the ability to trim file names. Telluride now automatically trims the file names of downloaded videos to a maximum of 200 characters. This ensures that the file names remain compatible with various file systems and prevents issues arising from excessively long file names.

Updating the Base Image

The Dockerfile used for building the Telluride container has been updated to use Ubuntu 24.04 as the base image. This change ensures that Telluride is built on a more recent and stable version of the Ubuntu operating system, benefiting from the latest security patches and improvements.

Python Version Upgrade

Telluride now utilizes Python 3.12.1, upgrading from the previous version. This upgrade brings performance improvements and new features to the Python runtime, enhancing the overall performance and capabilities of Telluride.

The latest update to Telluride, build 31, brings a range of improvements and upgrades to FrostWire's command-line video downloader tool. With updated dependencies, automatic file name trimming, an updated base image, and a Python version upgrade, Telluride continues to provide a reliable and efficient solution for downloading videos from various platforms.

Users can look forward to a more stable and feature-rich experience with Telluride build 31. As always, FrostWire remains committed to delivering high-quality tools to enhance the user experience and streamline the process of downloading and managing videos.

Stay tuned for further updates and improvements to Telluride and other FrostWire tools in the future.

FrostWire 6.13.2 Release: Enhancing Your Downloading Experience

FrostWire, the popular peer-to-peer file sharing application, has just released its latest version, 6.13.2. This update brings a host of improvements and fixes to enhance your downloading experience. Let's dive into the key changes that come with this release.

Fixed SC Search

One of the major improvements in FrostWire 6.13.2 is the fix for the SoundCloud search functionality. Users can now seamlessly search for and download their favorite tracks from SoundCloud without any issues. This fix ensures a smoother and more reliable experience when exploring the vast library of music available on the platform.

Removal of EZTV and Yifi Search

In an effort to streamline the search process and focus on more reliable sources, the EZTV and Yifi search engines have been removed from FrostWire, they had become impossible to maintain. This change allows users to find their desired content more efficiently and reduces the chances of encountering outdated or inactive torrents.

Telluride Video Downloader Upgrade

FrostWire's built-in video downloader, Telluride, has been upgraded to build 31, powered by Python 3.12.1. This upgrade brings improved performance and compatibility, ensuring a seamless video downloading experience for users.

Fixed Video Download Issue

A critical issue where downloaded video files had excessively long names has been resolved in FrostWire 6.13.2. This fix prevents potential problems with file systems that have limitations on file name lengths, ensuring that your downloaded videos are saved with appropriate and manageable names.

Java Runtime Environment 22 Update

FrostWire 6.13.2 now includes the latest Java Runtime Environment 22, bringing enhanced performance, security, and compatibility to the application. This update ensures that FrostWire runs smoothly on the latest Java version, providing users with a stable and reliable experience.

TPB Search Engine Improvements

The TPB (The Pirate Bay) search engine has been updated with a new domain and improved HTML parsing capabilities. This update ensures more accurate search results and better compatibility with the latest changes in TPB's website structure.

Improved File Name Handling

To prevent issues with file systems that have limitations on file name lengths, FrostWire 6.13.2 introduces an improvement in file name handling. File names that exceed 255 characters will now be automatically truncated, ensuring compatibility and preventing potential problems during the downloading process.

Updated User-Agent List

The User-Agent list in FrostWire has been updated with more recent and diverse agent strings. This update helps FrostWire maintain compatibility with various websites and servers, improving the overall downloading experience.

Enhanced Security with Updated SSL Pinned Domains

FrostWire 6.13.2 includes an updated list of SSL pinned domains, enhancing the security of your downloads. This feature ensures that FrostWire communicates with trusted domains securely, protecting your data and privacy.

FrostWire 6.13.2 brings a range of improvements and fixes to enhance your downloading experience. From fixed SoundCloud search and updated TPB search engine to improved file name handling and enhanced security, this release ensures a smoother and more reliable downloading process. Download FrostWire 6.13.2 now and take your content exploration to the next level!

Changelog

frostwire (6.13.2) stable; urgency=high
  * SC search fixed
  * EZTV search removed
  * Telluride Video Downloader build 31 with Python 3.12.1
  * Fixes X Video Download issue where video file names were too long
  * Java Runtime Environment 22 update
  * Updated TPB search engine with new domain and HTML parsing
  * Improved file name handling to truncate names exceeding 255 characters
  * Updated User-Agent list with more recent agents
  * Updated Ssl pinned domains

 -- FrostWire Team <contact@frostwire.com>  Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:35:00 -0600

Introducing Telluride Cloud Video Downloader Build 30 - A New Leap in Video Downloading Technology

january 8th, 2024

We're excited to announce the latest update to our popular video downloading tool - the Telluride Cloud Video Downloader Build 30. This new release, as always, adheres to our commitment to simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness, making video downloading more accessible than ever.

What's New in Build 30?

Our team has worked diligently to enhance Telluride's capabilities, keeping it at the forefront of video downloading technology. Here’s what’s new:

Upgraded Core: Telluride now runs on yt_dlp-2023.12.30 and Python 3.12.1, ensuring improved performance and compatibility.
Development Tool Updates: We’ve updated various development tools including pyinstaller-6.3.0, pip-23.3.2, and others, enhancing the overall stability and security of Telluride.

Enhanced Dependency Management: Improved dependencies like requests-2.31.0, certifi-2023.11.17, and urllib3-2.1.0 contribute to a smoother user experience.

Easy-to-Use, More Powerful
Telluride's user-friendly interface remains unchanged, but its power and efficiency have been significantly boosted. Whether you're downloading for offline viewing or extracting audio from videos, Telluride handles it all with ease.

Features at a Glance:

Audio-Only Download: Extract and download only the audio from videos - perfect for music and podcasts.
Metadata Extraction: Get detailed information about the video with the --meta-only option, without downloading the file.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Telluride continues to support various platforms, ensuring a wide range of devices can benefit from its capabilities.

Key yt_dlp-2023.12.30 Enhancements:

Core Improvements: Including fixes for format selection errors with CPython 3.12 and enhancements in the release workflow and updater​​.
Extractor Updates: Numerous changes to extractors, such as the addition of the media_type field, improved metadata extraction for various platforms, and support for interactive videos on platforms like Bilibili​​.

These advancements make Telluride even more powerful and versatile, ensuring a seamless video downloading experience.

FrostWire "Rebirth" 2.7.7 - A New Dawn for Android Users

🔥 FrostWire's Phoenix Moment: Rebirth from the Ashes! 🔥

Great news for our FrostWire community! We're thrilled to announce the launch of FrostWire 2.7.7 build 730 for Android, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This update isn't just a set of improvements; it symbolizes our resilient comeback, akin to a mythical phoenix rising from the ashes.

Today, January 5th 2024 we've been finally been reinstated in the Google Play Store.

What's New in 2.7.7?

Subscription Page Enhancements: Navigating and managing your subscriptions is now smoother and more intuitive.

Expanded Ad-Removal Options: Plus users with Google Play can now purchase an Ad-Removal subscription, offering an even cleaner experience.

Tech Upgrades: We've integrated the latest tech stack including updates to Kotlin, Firebase, Gradle, and more, ensuring a robust and efficient app performance.

Python's Latest: Featuring Python's yt_dlp 2023.12.30 for enhanced functionality.

Ad & Mediation SDK Updates: We've upgraded to the latest versions for a seamless ad experience.
This update is particularly special as it comes just after FrostWire's reinstatement on the Google Play Store. It's not just an update; it's a celebration of persistence, innovation, and community spirit.

A Vision of Resilience: The Ice Phoenix

As we celebrate this rebirth, imagine an "Ice Phoenix" rising majestically from a frosty terrain. This mythical creature, with its crystalline feathers and a shimmering aura, soars upwards amidst swirling snowflakes. Its wings glint with a spectrum of icy blues and purples, casting a radiant glow. As it ascends, it leaves behind a trail of sparkling frost, symbolizing renewal and endless possibilities. This Ice Phoenix is not just a fantasy; it embodies the spirit of FrostWire – ever resilient, ever evolving.

Stay tuned for the visual depiction of this breathtaking scene, a fitting metaphor for FrostWire's journey!

Download or update to FrostWire 2.7.7 on Android and join us in this exciting new chapter.
Your support and feedback have been our guiding stars.

Let's keep soaring higher, together!

#FrostWire #Update #Android #PhoenixRises

Changelog

FrostWire 2.7.7 build 730

• Subscription page improvements
• Plus users with Google Play can also buy Ad-Removal subscription
• com.google.android.material:material:1.11.0
• org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.22
• androidx.exifinterface:exifinterface:1.3.7
• com.applovin:applovin-sdk:12.1.0
• com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter:4.9.2.1
• python: yt_dlp 2023.12.30
• dev: com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:32.7.0
• dev: com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.2.0

frostwire (6.13.1) stable; urgency=high

• Java Runtime Environment 21 update
• org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc:3.43.0.0 update
• Telluride Video Downloader build 29 with Python 3.12.0

-- FrostWire Team contact@frostwire.com Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:25:00 -0600

build 29 - oct/17/2023
- yt_dlp-2023.10.13

• dev: pyinstaller-6.1.0
• dev: astroid-3.0.1
• dev: pip-23.3
• dev: pyinstaller-6.1.0

New and Noteworthy: FrostWire 2.7.3 for Android Is Here!

Hey FrostWire fans! 🎉

It's mid-October, and as the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, we're stoked to bring you some fresh updates to your favorite Android app. We've just rolled out FrostWire 2.7.3 build 723, and here's the scoop on what's new and improved.

Bug Fixes and Better User Experience 🐞

First off, we heard you loud and clear. Some of our users pointed out that they had issues with their Play Store Ad-removal subscriptions not reflecting locally. Fret not, we've squashed that bug! Your ad-free experience should now be smoother than ever.

Library Updates 📚

A slew of our underlying libraries have been updated to their latest and greatest versions. This isn't just tech jargon; these updates ensure that your app runs faster, smoother, and more securely. Here are a few highlights:

• Gson Library now at version 2.10.1, ensuring seamless data transitions.
• Google Services have been upgraded to 4.4.0.
• Crashlytics from Firebase, at 2.9.9, will keep tabs on any issues so we can tackle them swiftly.
• A boost in Material Design with com.google.android.material at 1.10.0 brings subtle and pleasing design refinements.
• For our Kotlin aficionados, we've moved up to kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.10.
• We also got the latest yt_dlp 2023.10.13 for Python, ensuring you get the best video download experience.

Developer Sweet Treats 🛠

For the developers in our midst or those curious about the nuts and bolts that make FrostWire tick, we've undertaken some backend spring cleaning:

• Deprecated elements in our Gradle build script have been fixed, making our development process more streamlined.
• We've updated our Gradle build tooling to com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.2 and using gradle-8.4-bin.zip.
• Last but not least, our Firebase library got a boost with firebase-bom:32.3.1.

That's a wrap for this update! As always, our team has been working diligently to enhance your FrostWire experience. Download the update, give it a spin, and let us know what you think. Your feedback fuels our fire, and we can't wait to hear from you.

Stay warm, stay safe, and keep torrenting! 🍂🔥

Cheers,
The FrostWire Team

Changelog

FrostWire 2.7.3 build 723 - OCT/17/2023
 - Fixed bug where Play Store Ad-removal subscriptions weren't updating locally.
 - com.google.code.gson:gson:2.10.1
 - com.google.gms:google-services:4.4.0
 - com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:2.9.9
 - com.google.android.material:material:1.10.0
 - org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.9.10
 - androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel-ktx:2.6.2
 - com.applovin:applovin-sdk:11.11.3
 - com.applovin.mediation:unityads-adapter:4.9.1.0
 - python: yt_dlp 2023.10.13
 - dev: gradle build script deprecation fixes, cleanup
 - dev: com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.2
 - dev: gradle-8.4-bin.zip
 - dev: com.google.firebase:firebase-bom:32.3.1

Let us know if you also notice a much faster startup time.

frostwire (6.13.0) stable; urgency=high

• Java Runtime Environment 21 update
• org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc:3.43.0.0 update
• Telluride Video Downloader build 28 with Python 3.12.0

-- FrostWire Team contact@frostwire.com Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:41:00 -0600

Key Updates in Build 28

Delving into the notable changes encapsulated in this build, here’s a summary of the key upgrades introduced:

• yt_dlp Update to 2023.10.7: The yt_dlp update ensures optimal compatibility and functionality in video extraction from numerous online platforms. With this update, users can anticipate smoother, more reliable downloads and an expansion in supported platforms or formats.

• Python Upgrade to 3.12.0: Python 3.12.0 brings forth an array of enhancements in syntax, new modules, and improvements in existing modules, promising improved performance, and potentially paving the way for developers to incorporate more advanced functionalities within Telluride.

Developer Tool Updates:

• pylint-3.0.1: The update to pylint, a widely acknowledged Python static code analysis tool, ensures that developers are equipped with enhanced bug and error detection, fostering cleaner and more efficient code production.
• astroid-3.0.0: Paired with pylint, the upgrade in astroid—a static reasoning library and a common building block for source code infrastructures—further empowers developers to create sturdier, error-resilient code.
• pyinstaller-6.0.0: An upgrade in PyInstaller is pivotal in converting Python programs into executables that run efficiently on various OS platforms, facilitating broader user accessibility and platform compatibility for Telluride.

Changelog

build 28 - oct/13/2023
 - yt_dlp-2023.10.7
 - python 3.12.0
 - dev: pylint-3.0.1
 - dev: astroid-3.0.0
 - dev: pyinstaller-6.0.0

Introducing FrostWire 2.7.2 for Android: A Fresh Build for the Future

Hello to all our Android enthusiasts and FrostWire fans! Today, we're elated to introduce a new build that promises a seamless and enhanced user experience - FrostWire 2.7.2 build 722.

Released on AUG/19/2023, this build comes with an array of improvements and updates that cater to the evolving needs of the Android community.

What's New in FrostWire 2.7.2 for Android?

Google Play Billing Library Migration: A significant leap forward, the app has transitioned from Google Play Billing Library 4.1.0 to the much newer 6.0.1 version. This migration assures users of a more streamlined and efficient billing process on the Google Play Store.

yt_dlp 2023.07.06 Integration: Staying ahead of the curve, FrostWire now supports the yt_dlp 2023.07.06 version under its Python dependencies. This enhancement guarantees that users can benefit from the latest features and stability improvements offered by the yt_dlp community.

Updated AndroidX Libraries:

androidx.browser:browser has been updated to version 1.6.0. Expect a more refined browsing experience within the app.
androidx.preference:preference has been bumped to version 1.2.1, making the in-app preferences and settings more user-friendly and intuitive.

Development Environment Upgrades

To ensure that FrostWire remains stable, efficient, and up-to-date with the latest Android standards, several vital development components have been updated:

Compile SDK has been advanced to version 34.
Gradle Build Tool has been elevated to version com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.0.
Gradle Binary has transitioned to gradle-8.3-bin.zip.
Firebase Crashlytics Gradle Plugin has been updated to version com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:2.9.8. This ensures that any app crashes can be thoroughly analyzed and rectified swiftly.

##Wrapping Up:
With the introduction of FrostWire 2.7.2 for Android, users can anticipate a more smooth, feature-rich, and reliable app experience. A massive shoutout to the FrostWire team for their unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch updates. If you haven't updated your FrostWire app yet, now's the time to dive into this fresh build and experience the improvements first-hand!

Changelog for FrostWire 2.7.2 build 722 - AUG/19/2023

• Google Play Billing Library 4.1.0 to 6.0.1 migration
• python: yt_dlp 2023.07.06
• androidx.browser:browser:1.6.0
• androidx.preference:preference:1.2.1
• dev: compileSdk 34
• dev: com.android.tools.build:gradle:8.1.0
• dev: gradle-8.3-bin.zip
• dev: com.google.firebase:firebase-crashlytics-gradle:2.9.8