What's next?

Corjan Meijerink

Hey all!

As you've probably seen, the new MyRoute-app has been submitted to Google & Apple for approval: https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/4514/it-has-been-done

With this, will the testing procedure as we know come to an end? No!

The group of Beta testers in this forum will remain! We will continuously keep sending you updates to make sure you have access to the latest (early-access, Beta) version. You can keep posting feedback in this channel but obviously we will add a public section in the forum for all users to use. The Beta part (this) of the forum will have my priority to reply to everything. As seasoned Beta testers, you might want to be active in the public section

The only thing that will change is that the Beta test group won't automatically expand. As the pre-sale ends Monday, nobody will automatically be added to the forum and the sign-up forms for the Beta will be taken offline.

Do you want to switch to the public version of the app?
On iOS, simply download the app from the App Store. You can keep TestFlight installed and whenever you want, just download the app again from there

On Android, it's slightly more complicated. To remove the Beta version, visit https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.cloudmax.myrouteapp and click unsubscribe. You might need to wait a while, restart the Play Store and then you will have the public version! If you want to test again, visit that same link, enroll again and complete the same steps.

Note: switching between public and beta version should work without reinstalling. Even your offline maps should remain intact. However, if the app is completely unresponsive (or doesn't open), you should reinstall. Then you do loose app data (nothing important but you do need to login again, reinstall maps etc). This won't happen frequently but if we add a new feature in the Beta that changes the app's memory and you switch to the public version, it doesn't understand it anymore. Switching back to the Beta will then obviously work.

Will there be another Beta before release?
Unfortunately not. Due to regulations and mandatory changes in the App Store / Play Store configuration, we cannot release a new Beta until the public version is released

What are the plans for the app?
In a separate post I will share what the changes are in the version that will now be released! (v4.0.0).

We've still got quite a nice list of community suggestions that we wish to implement but the focus will be the following:

Battery usage (we are in touch with HERE)
CarPlay & Android Auto (they lack quite some important features)

Now with the release we need to schedule all the feedback we still need to await the initial public response to the release so I cannot promise exactly what our short-term schedule will look like. If we have an actual roadmap, you will be the first to know!

Keep up the great work people!
Your contribution has been fundamental to the success of this app.

Best,
Corjan

Dave J 0

@Corjan-Meijerink great job again. I am familiar with Test Flight but with Android, do I have to leave the beta to obtain the public release or will the current beta version automatically update to the public release version?

Corjan Meijerink

@Dave-J-0 No, you explicitly need to leave the Beta program But as your Google account is still enlisted, you can enter the program using that same link whenever you like.

On Android, it's slightly more complicated. To remove the Beta version, visit https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.cloudmax.myrouteapp and click unsubscribe. You might need to wait a while, restart the Play Store and then you will have the public version! If you want to test again, visit that same link, enroll again and complete the same steps.

Dave J 0

@Corjan-Meijerink Thanks. Understood.

Nick Carthew

@Corjan-Meijerink Is there an advantage or disadvantage to us BETA testers changing to the public version? What would you recommend we do?

Corjan Meijerink

@Nick-Carthew I'd recommend staying with the Beta if you are interested in the latest version. However, if you are going on vacation you might not want the latest test version given the odd chance something is broken

Hubert Thoring

@Corjan-Meijerink : Hey Corjan, ich denke für iOS Nutzer (da mit der Beta MRA Appel Version) ist es doch sehr einfach die Beta Version zu behalten. Damit ist immer die neuste Version im "Lauf" zur weiteren Fahrt kann ja nichts passieren.

Frage:
Entspricht die neue App Version "MyRoute-app" also die öffentliche ab dem 19.06. im Moment zum Start auch wohl der vorliegenden Beta 3.2.17.

VG

Corjan Meijerink

@Hubert-Thoring No, it's a newer version with a lot of improvements regarding audio & offline maps. Unfortunately we are not able to share this as Beta (due to reasons explained above). Release version will be 4.0.0

Con Hennekens

I'd recommend staying with the Beta if you are interested in the latest version. However, if you are going on vacation you might not want the latest test version given the odd chance something is broken

Ofcourse it is also possible to "freeze" the BETA you are already using by unchecking "Auto-update" before you go on holiday.

Nick Carthew

@Con-Hennekens I will be holidaying with someone who knows a little about how it works

Con Hennekens

@Nick-Carthew, Does the name start with a C?
It was meant as general advice. If people have a beta that they are content with, but they want to prevent uncertain updates, you can postpone them without unsubscribing from Beta.

MarcM

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Corjan Meijerink

@MarcM Yes!
The only issue is that the Beta cannot be released until the public release is finished. So you guys will have to wait till the public release too.

After that, you will always get the updates earlier than the rest.

MarcM

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Jörgen

Sorry I got lost?
For Android Beta, to get V4, I need just wait until Tuesday?
Or do I need to do something extra?

For iOS, I know that both versions are possible to use, right?

Corjan Meijerink

Beta updates will only be possible again after the release (monday)
it doesn’t matter what version you use, decide for yourself if you want early-access or guaranteed stable release
Beta will always be ahead or equal to release

Hubert Thoring

@Corjan-Meijerink: Hey Corjan, jetzt haben wir / ich es verstanden, ab der Veröffentlichungen gehts gleichbleibend, aber auch mit der Beta Version wieder schneller voran.

Freue mich und hoffe auf die Erfüllung meines Wunsches und denke auch einiger anderer User Wünsche zur Umsetzung:

Mein Wunsch: Prio 1

Bedienung der tollen MRA Navigation Next App über den Multicontroller (Handrad) bei der bekannten Lösung für BMW Cradel User

Bitte informiert uns in der nächsten Zeit wann es ermöglicht wird !

Ich wünsche jetzt erstmal viel Erfolg mit der Veröffentlichung der MRA Navigation Next App am 19.6

Jack van Tilburg

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MarcM

@Corjan-Meijerink When will the beta be updated? Tomorrow? Or later ?

RetiredWingMan

@Corjan-Meijerink I was under the impression that as a beta tester I would receive an update sometime after yhe official release. This morning when I opened my app to travel, I noticed it was a nes version 4.0.0 ? Am I off the beta testing?