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Battery saver detection and improvements + hotfix

01 Oct 13:11
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

This is a patch update for v1.7.2.0 that fixes some critical bugs.

What's new in v1.7.2.2:

  • Fixed an issue where Explorer crash was being incorrectly detected.
  • Updated CefSharp browser and libraries.
  • Updated translations.

What's new in v1.7.2.0:

  • New wallpaper playback options under performance menu.
    Power saving mode/Battery saver wallpaper pause.
    #744
    Remote desktop wallpaper pause.
  • Fixed unable to select desktop icons when using webpage wallpapers.
    #683
  • mpv player will now skip global config file if present.
    #670
  • Additional safety checks added to detect failure.
    Lively will self terminate if explorer crashes more than once in 30s.
    Fixed an issue where wallpapers appears infront covering desktop.
  • Disabled lockscreen wallpaper option due to reported bugs.
  • Performance improvements and fixes.
  • Updated .net core runtime v3.1.19.
    May require a system restart after update.
  • Updated dependent libraries.
  • Updated CefSharp browser.
  • Updated mpv player.
  • Updated language translations.

Note:

  • Lively v1.7.0.2 onwards requires updated Lively command-utility for continued functioning.

Battery saver detection and improvements

23 Sep 15:05
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

What's new in v1.7.2.0:

  • New wallpaper playback options under performance menu.
    Power saving mode/Battery saver wallpaper pause.
    #744
    Remote desktop wallpaper pause.
  • Fixed unable to select desktop icons when using webpage wallpapers.
    #683
  • mpv player will now skip global config file if present.
    #670
  • Additional safety checks added to detect failure.
    Lively will self terminate if explorer crashes more than once in 30s.
    Fixed an issue where wallpapers appears infront covering desktop.
  • Disabled lockscreen wallpaper option due to reported bugs.
  • Performance improvements and fixes.
  • Updated .net core runtime v3.1.19.
    May require a system restart after update.
  • Updated dependent libraries.
  • Updated CefSharp browser.
  • Updated mpv player.
  • Updated language translations.

Note:

  • Lively v1.7.0.2 onwards requires updated Lively command-utility for continued functioning.

Quality improvement and fixes

12 Aug 06:41
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

What's new in v1.7.0.4:

  • New screensaver lock on resume option in Lively settings.
  • New Direct3D detection pause algorithm under Performance settings.
  • New change wallpaper system-tray menu button to quickly change wallpaper.
  • New redesigned about and help page.
  • Improvements to software updater.
    Periodically checks for updates automatically.
    Users can manually check and install update from about page.
  • Added option to switch between beta and stable branch of Lively in Misc settings.
    Special thanks to beta testers.
  • Add wallpaper page now supports multiple file selection.
  • Fixed ESC key not closing some dialogs.
  • Fixed local display incorrectly detected as remote.
  • Fixed an issue where url wallpaper preview was not closing immediately.
  • Fixed Livelyproperty api message being passing to wrong wallpaper in span/duplicate mode.
  • Fixed a bug where export .zip during wallpaper import gets executed regardless if import is cancelled.
  • Updated libraries and dependencies.
  • Updated Cef browser and mpv player.
  • Updated bundled .net core runtime to 3.1.18
    From now onwards runtime is updated even if the system has older version installed.
    May prompt a system restart after update.
  • Added Spanish (Mexico) language.
    Credit: Haruka-San03

Note:

  • Screensaver utility is no longer being maintained, it is recommended to use the built-in Lively screensaver settings.
  • Lively v1.7.0.2 onwards requires updated Lively command-utility for continued functioning.

Windows 11 support

04 Jul 18:46
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

This is a patch update for v1.7.0.0 that includes many improvements and fixes.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozGbL2dRj88

What's new in v1.7.0.2:

  • Windows 11 support (tested on developer preview.)
  • Improvements to wallpaper core.
    Windows "animate control and element" setting no longer required to be enabled.
    Windows High contrast mode support.
  • Fixed Lively not working on multiple system user accounts at the same time.
  • Fixed Webview2 (Edge) plugin not working for admin installs.
  • Fixed focusing issues with wallpaper import dialog.
  • Added colorspace name to colorpicker tooltip.
  • Updated Cefsharp browser to 91.1.211.
  • Updated command-utility and screensaver file.
  • Added Hebrew translation. Thanks Amit Pinto.
  • Updated Indonesian translation. Thanks Jeremia49.

Important:
Update is required for Lively command-utility, screensaver file for continued functioning (included with this release.)

What's new in v1.7.0.0:

  • New modern color picker for wallpaper customization.
    Supports detecting the color of elements on screen.
    Get system accent color with one-click.
    Dark mode support.
  • Many improvements to Screensaver mode.
    Shows black image on screens without any screensaver.
    Hides mouse cursor when possible.
    Can now be stopped using either keyboard or mouse.
  • Updated Edge(Webview2) browser plugin.
    Added mouse & keyboard input support.
    Fixed several dragging issues and other bugs.
    Requires installation WebView2 runtime on system:
    https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-I-:-Cef#webview2-microsoft-edge
    CefSharp is still recommended for regular use; Edge has other benefits like x264 support.
  • Easy to use File picker for folderdropdown control.
  • Added support for Taskbar theme and desktop picture settings for webpage wallpapers.
  • Reworked ipc code of wallpaper plugins; more stable and system locale independent.
  • Fixed an issue of wallpaper customizations where being applied to wrong wallpaper.
  • Fixed an issue of control center wallpaper count not updating in lite mode.
  • Fixed an issue where picture wallpaper of video wallpaper did not reflect user customization.
  • Updated Cef browser to v91.1.210 [includes critical security update.]
  • Updated bundled .net core runtime to v3.1.16
  • Updated mpv video player.
  • Updated Ukrainian translation. Thanks playday3008.

Modern color picker, Edge and Screensaver improvements!

26 Jun 17:03
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozGbL2dRj88

What's new in v1.7.0.0:

  • New modern color picker for wallpaper customization.
    Supports detecting the color of elements on screen.
    Get system accent color with one-click.
    Dark mode support.
  • Many improvements to Screensaver mode.
    Shows black image on screens without any screensaver.
    Hides mouse cursor when possible.
    Can now be stopped using either keyboard or mouse.
  • Updated Edge(Webview2) browser plugin.
    Added mouse & keyboard input support.
    Fixed several dragging issues and other bugs.
    Requires installation WebView2 runtime on system:
    https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-I-:-Cef#webview2-microsoft-edge
    CefSharp is still recommended for regular use; Edge has other benefits like x264 support.
  • Easy to use File picker for folderdropdown control.
  • Added support for Taskbar theme and desktop picture settings for webpage wallpapers.
  • Reworked ipc code of wallpaper plugins; more stable and system locale independent.
  • Fixed an issue of wallpaper customizations where being applied to wrong wallpaper.
  • Fixed an issue of control center wallpaper count not updating in lite mode.
  • Fixed an issue where picture wallpaper of video wallpaper did not reflect user customization.
  • Updated Cef browser to v91.1.210 [includes critical security update.]
  • Updated bundled .net core runtime to v3.1.16
  • Updated mpv video player.
  • Updated Ukrainian translation.
    Credit:
    https://github.com/playday3008

Stream metadata fetch, screensaver menu + mpv customize fix..

04 Jun 11:46
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfk6YnUHd28

What's new v1.6.0.2 - 1.6.0.4:

  • Fixed customization not working with video wallpapers.
  • Fixed an issue regarding uninstaller deleting incorrect startup items.
  • Updated CefSharp to v90.6.70.

What's new in v1.6.0.0:

  • Online stream wallpaper metadata is fetched and auto filled during creation if supported.
  • Now screensaver menu is built into lively (Settings -> System.)
    No need to install .scr file; if already installed then you can disable it.
  • Screensaver now checks if 3d fullscreen game is running before starting.
  • Many rewrites and tweaks.
    Reduced idle memory consumption.
    Main window no longer briefly shows during first run.
  • Primary button is now autofocused on wallpaper delete/about dialog.
  • System-tray icon turns grey when wallpaper(s) are paused by user.
  • Next update onwards save directly for update setup file will not be asked.
  • If Description of wallpaper is missing, its type is displayed instead.
  • First time run setup wizard improvements.
  • Better webpage wallpaper title extraction.
  • Fixed an issue in which wallpaper about dialog listed wrong website url when colon/symbols are present.
  • Fixed app crashing when wallpaper title is null.
  • Fixed decimal numbers not working correctly with livelyproperties sliders due to differences in system culture.
  • Fixed an issue where wallpaper was not restored in some multimonitor system configurations.
  • Updated bundled setup .net core runtime to v3.1.15
  • Updated youtube-dl to 2021.05.16
  • Updated mpv player to 0.33.0-177-gfd8c673cfc
  • Updated translations of several languages.
    (Credits listed in attribution page in app.)

Stream metadata fetch, screensaver menu + uninstaller fix..

03 Jun 02:04
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfk6YnUHd28

What's new v1.6.0.2:

  • Updated CefSharp to v90.6.70.
  • Fixed an issue regarding uninstaller deleting incorrect startup items.

What's new in v1.6.0.0:

  • Online stream wallpaper metadata is fetched and auto filled during creation if supported.
  • Now screensaver menu is built into lively (Settings -> System.)
    No need to install .scr file; if already installed then you can disable it.
  • Screensaver now checks if 3d fullscreen game is running before starting.
  • Many rewrites and tweaks.
    Reduced idle memory consumption.
    Main window no longer briefly shows during first run.
  • Primary button is now autofocused on wallpaper delete/about dialog.
  • System-tray icon turns grey when wallpaper(s) are paused by user.
  • Next update onwards save directly for update setup file will not be asked.
  • If Description of wallpaper is missing, its type is displayed instead.
  • First time run setup wizard improvements.
  • Better webpage wallpaper title extraction.
  • Fixed an issue in which wallpaper about dialog listed wrong website url when colon/symbols are present.
  • Fixed app crashing when wallpaper title is null.
  • Fixed decimal numbers not working correctly with livelyproperties sliders due to differences in system culture.
  • Fixed an issue where wallpaper was not restored in some multimonitor system configurations.
  • Updated bundled setup .net core runtime to v3.1.15
  • Updated youtube-dl to 2021.05.16
  • Updated mpv player to 0.33.0-177-gfd8c673cfc
  • Updated translations of several languages.
    (Credits listed in attribution page in app.)

Stream metadata fetch, screensaver menu..

01 Jun 17:39
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfk6YnUHd28

What's new in v1.6.0.0:

  • Online stream wallpaper metadata is fetched and auto filled during creation if supported.
  • Now screensaver menu is built into lively (Settings -> System.)
    No need to install .scr file; if already installed then you can disable it.
  • Screensaver now checks if 3d fullscreen game is running before starting.
  • Many rewrites and tweaks.
    Reduced idle memory consumption.
    Main window no longer briefly shows during first run.
  • Primary button is now autofocused on wallpaper delete/about dialog.
  • System-tray icon turns grey when wallpaper(s) are paused by user.
  • Next update onwards save directly for update setup file will not be asked.
  • If Description of wallpaper is missing, its type is displayed instead.
  • First time run setup wizard improvements.
  • Better webpage wallpaper title extraction.
  • Fixed an issue in which wallpaper about dialog listed wrong website url when colon/symbols are present.
  • Fixed app crashing when wallpaper title is null.
  • Fixed decimal numbers not working correctly with livelyproperties sliders due to differences in system culture.
  • Fixed an issue where wallpaper was not restored in some multimonitor system configurations.
  • Updated bundled setup .net core runtime to v3.1.15
  • Updated youtube-dl to 2021.05.16
  • Updated mpv player to 0.33.0-177-gfd8c673cfc
  • Updated translations of several languages.
    (Credits listed in attribution page in app.)

Taskbar theme, lockscreen wallpaper and more!

13 May 03:09
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWkHc_Qhts4

What's new in v1.5.0.0:

  • New taskbar theming support with several options.
    Clear: Transparent taskbar.
    Blur: Blurred taskbar.
    Fluent: Acrylic blur taskbar.
    Wallpaper: Transparent taskbar based on live wallpaper average color (video/gif only.)
    Wallpaper Fluent: Same as Wallpaper but fluent style (video/gif only.)
    Further read:
    https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Taskbar
  • Set picture of live wallpaper on lockscreen (video/gif only.)
  • Set picture of live wallpaper on desktop (video/gif only.)
  • Preview wallpaper now uses Stretch scaling by default.
  • Fixed an issue with wallpaper pause in span mode when application focused pause is enabled.
  • Fixed a bug where capture thumbnail is producing artifact during multiple wallpaper import.
  • Updated messagebox styling.
  • Updated bundled .Net Core Runtime to v3.1.14.
  • Updated cefsharp browser to v90.6.50.
  • Updated youtube-dl to v2021.04.26.
  • Updated mpv player to v0.33.1.
  • Updated some translation strings.

Special thanks to @sylveon for helping out with taskbar theming.

Batch import, library edit and many more..

22 Apr 11:16
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Lively v1.0 onwards REQUIRE Windows 10 version 1903 or above.

Feature trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqgTf9_YneQ

What's new in v1.4.0.0:

  • Multiple wallpaper files can be imported into library by drag'n'drop.
    Media is seeked to 35% position to avoid capturing intro clip thumbnail if possible.
  • Library tile details can be edited by accessing the rightclick contextmenu.
    Full control with new preview gif and thumbnail generation support.
  • setwp commandline argument supports automatically importing the wallpaper if not in library.
    Learn more:
    https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Command-Line-Controls
  • Preview gif creation during wallpaper import no longer hangs the application.
  • Fixed an issue where seekwp commandline control did not works across all wallpapers in duplicate arrangement.
  • Fixed an issue where processing library tile did not disappear if the wallpaper import process fails.
  • New commandline input dialogue for application wallpaper when drag'n'dropped.
  • Fixed an issue where trying to close wallpaper import window during gif creation step results in application hang.
  • Preview window moving is disabled during gif creation when importing new wallpaper.
  • Fixed an issue where per-screen wallpaper arrangement customise function did not work correctly.
  • Fixed a rare crash when both store version and installer version of Lively with the same AppData path are used.
  • Disabled audio track on every screen except one in duplicate wallpaper arrangement (mpv video player only.)
    This should stop the echo sound effect from multiple sources.
  • Better synchronization of video wallpaper in duplicate mode.
  • Refactored some core code sections for performance improvements.
  • Updated youtube-dl.
  • Fixed Korean version of Lively having empty text spaces in some areas.
  • Updated translation texts of French, Greek and Malay.
  • Persian language added.
    Credit:
    https://github.com/Rayrsn