Version History
Here you can find the changelog of R8 Companion since it was posted on our website on 2023-08-25.
The latest version is 1.10.46 and it was updated on soft112.com on 19 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 1.10.46
posted on 2024-03-31
Mar 31, 2024
Version 1.10.46
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion™ - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.10 Updates:
• Added new relevant code/optimizations from R9 development.
• 'GPS Cooldown' added to 'GPS Warmup' feature.
• Enlarged High Resolution Alert Meter and Noise Meter for easier reading.
• Groundwork architecture completed for future feature(s).
• Added ability to erase POI, Ka & Laser Alerts from the map via the format button.
• New robust iCloud map data backup functionality:
• Added ability to backup/restore all, or just backup SpotLocks, POI, and Ka and Laser Alerts individually.
• New Alert log event, "Urgent" based on your urgency alert settings.
• Bug fix for when a Ka alert has been muted and then a X/K Spotlocked signal is received, it would unmute the Ka alert.
• Bug fix for when you max out the number of POIs you are unable to delete any POIs.
Previous Updates:
• New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
• Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
• The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
• Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
• New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
• New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
• Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
• Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
• Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
• Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
• Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
• Laser ON/OFF
• X Band ON/OFF
• K Band ON/OFF
• K Pop ON/OFF
• K Filter ON/OFF
• K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
• TSF ON/OFF
• Ka Band ON/OFF
• Ka Pop ON/OFF
• Ka Filter ON/OFF
• Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
• Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
• Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
• Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
• Select Display Color
• Select Display Brightness
• Select Priority Band
• Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
• Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
version 1.09.9
posted on 2024-01-21
Jan 21, 2024
Version 1.09.9
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.09 Updates:
. New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
Other recent updates prior to 1.09:
. Fixed bug when "Detector Tones" are enabled to play through the app and the laser tone would not play.
. Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
. The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
. Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
version 1.09.9
posted on 2024-01-21
Jan 21, 2024
Version 1.09.9
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion™ - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.09 Updates:
• New onboarding screens to help new users perform the one-time pairing process with their detector.
Other recent updates prior to 1.09:
• Fixed bug when "Detector Tones" are enabled to play through the app and the laser tone would not play.
• Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
• The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
• Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
• Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
• New 'Alert History' formatting.
• Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
• If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
• New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
• New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
• Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
• Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
• Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
• Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
• Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
• Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
• Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
• Laser ON/OFF
• X Band ON/OFF
• K Band ON/OFF
• K Pop ON/OFF
• K Filter ON/OFF
• K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
• TSF ON/OFF
• Ka Band ON/OFF
• Ka Pop ON/OFF
• Ka Filter ON/OFF
• Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
• Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
• Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
• Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
• Select Display Color
• Select Display Brightness
• Select Priority Band
• Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
• Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
version 1.08.13
posted on 2023-12-09
Dec 9, 2023
Version 1.08.13
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.08 Updates:
. Fixed bug when "Detector Tones" are enabled to play through the app and the laser tone would not play.
. Various improvements and enhancements to voice announcements.
Other recent updates prior to 1.08:
. Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
. The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
. Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
version 1.07.21
posted on 2023-11-22
Nov 22, 2023
Version 1.07.21
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.07 Updates:
. Added the option to have the radar detector's alert tones play through the app. The new setting is found in the 'Audio Settings' of R8 Companion.
. The app will read your detector's settings for each signal type's alert tone (1-12) and use the associated alert tone within the app for alerts.
. Fixed issue when using the largest system and/or bold font would cut off/wrap some UI text.
***TIP: Setting the main volume for the detector to 0 on the main alert screen and enabling the detector alert tones, will eliminate the brief audio "blips" you would normally hear when a mute command is first sent to the detector. Only potential threats will then trigger audio through your speaker or audio system providing an extremely quiet ride.
Other recent updates prior to 1.07:
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Improved app's handling of POP/MRCD/T/GT3/4 signals and announcements.
. Added 'Pop' type (Ka vs K) to alert log.
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
version 1.06.28
posted on 2023-11-03
Nov 3, 2023
Version 1.06.28
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless settings integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.06 Updates:
. Improved Bluetooth connection speed (now up to 60% faster) and re-connection reliability.
. New 'Alert History' formatting.
. Improved 'quiet ride' / 'GPS mute' system.
. If GPS is turned off/doesn't connect on the detector, the app will default to the iPhone GPS providing a more precise GPS experience.
. New 'GPS Warmup' feature that keeps the detector quiet for a 'user set' number of seconds or until a GPS connection is established with your detector and/or iPhone. Useful for parking garages etc.
. New ability to unlock a Ka 'mute mem' or 'auto mem' from within the app.
. Improved app's handling of POP/MRCD/T/GT3/4 signals and announcements.
. Added 'Pop' type (Ka vs K) to alert log.
. Fixed a bug where a 'ghost' mute could unmute during the signal "latch" period.
. Fixed a rare bug where the alert could remain on screen after there were no more alerts present.
. Fixed bug of having a 'Mute Mem' Ka location voice announced.
. Fixed bug of a 'Mute Mem' Ka not being greyed out on the app's main alert screen.
Version 1.05 Updates:
. Additional optimization to weak muting and 'ghost' muting using historical data.
. Added 'All Threat', K Blk 1 & K Blk 2 to R8 settings screen.
. "Reset to Factory Defaults" button didn't work on some screen sizes.
Version 1.04 Updates:
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Enhanced 'auto learn' functionality of SpotLocks to NOT unlock/delete Spotlocks when the associated band has been turned off in the detector's firmware.
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
*** Other bug fixes / optimizations to the various radar companion systems. ***
version 1.05.7
posted on 2023-10-14
Oct 14, 2023
Version 1.05.7
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless settings integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.05 Updates:
. Additional optimization to weak muting and 'ghost' muting using historical data.
. Added 'All Threat', K Blk 1 & K Blk 2 to R8 settings screen.
. "Reset to Factory Defaults" button didn't work on some screen sizes.
Version 1.04 Updates:
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Enhanced 'auto learn' functionality of SpotLocks to NOT unlock/delete Spotlocks when the associated band has been turned off in the detector's firmware.
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
*** Other bug fixes / optimizations to the various radar companion systems. ***
version 1.04.13
posted on 2023-10-04
Oct 4, 2023
Version 1.04.13
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless settings integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features the ability to modify the most popular settings on your R8 radar detector right from the app! See the list below for a complete list of the settings you can modify (more settings coming in future updates). Spread the word, it is only going to get better. If you have an idea / suggestion you would like included in a future update, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.04 Updates:
. Added ability to turn ON/OFF announcements for when the SpotLocks system locks a location (New setting can be found on the audio settings screen).
. Tuned existing K-Notch for Acuras/Hondas based on historical data.
. Added ability to tun ON/OFF the function of SpotLocks automatically writing the location to your detector's "manual mute" memory when a locked SpotLock is created (This setting is found on the map screen).
. Enhanced 'auto learn' functionality of SpotLocks to NOT unlock/delete Spotlocks when the associated band has been turned off in the detector's firmware.
. Added volume adjustment sliders for the detector's main and mute volume levels to the main alert screen.
. Added the ability view and change the R8 mode between Advanced, Highway, City and Auto to the main alert screen.
. Added a new state for the 'mute button' on the main alert screen. It will now show when the detector is no longer receiving a signal, but is still displaying it on the detector (known as 'signal latch'). The 'mute button' will show "Sig Latch" to signify the signal is no longer being detected.
. Added a new R8 settings screen to modify some of the more popular R8 settings (more to come in future updates). The list of settings that can be modified are as follows:
. Laser ON/OFF
. X Band ON/OFF
. K Band ON/OFF
. K Pop ON/OFF
. K Filter ON/OFF
. K Scans (Narrow, Wide, Extended)
. TSF ON/OFF
. Ka Band ON/OFF
. Ka Pop ON/OFF
. Ka Filter ON/OFF
. Ka Scans (Narrow, Wide, Segmented)
. Ka 1-9 Segs ON/OFF
. Auto Mute Volume ON/OFF
. Change Alert Display (#1, #2, #3 - NOTE: Bug in firmware makes it so you have to select #3 from the detector. The firmware won't read or write display option #3).
. Select Display Color
. Select Display Brightness
. Select Priority Band
. Auto Mute Memory ON/OFF
. Select Auto Mute Memory Bands
*** Other bug fixes / optimizations to the various radar companion systems. ***
version 1.03.14
posted on 2023-09-13
Sep 13, 2023
Version 1.03.14
"Feels like a new detector!", -e This is what people are saying after using R8 Companion(TM) - See what all the fuss is about, try it for yourself!
Seamless integration was the goal of this new update. If you liked R8 Companion before this release, you are going to LOVE it after! This update features many great improvements / optimizations to the various systems within R8 Companion. Spread the word, it is only going to get better. New feature updates will be coming soon! If you have an idea / suggestion for a future version, please visit https://crackedpixel.com/contact-us to let us know. Thanks!
Version 1.03 Updates
*** Signal processing engine optimizations. ***
. Even better user experience with muting and priority alert unmuting of the detector.
. Fixed low speed 'Mute On', 'Mute Off' being displayed multiple times on the detector at the onset of Ka alerts.
. Optimizations and improvements on the muting system as a whole.
. 'Priority Alert' main screen optimizations.
*** MRCD/CT, GT3/GT4 Improvements. ***
. MRCD/CT GT3/GT4 are now considered HIGH priority and are reflected as when detected on your travels.
. MRCD/CT GT3/GT4 are no longer auto learned for SpotLocks.
. MRCD/CT, GT3/GT4 are no longer candidates for 'weak signal' muting.
*** Misc. Optimizations & Bug Fixes ***
. Fixed 'Pairing' dialog being shown briefly on a successful connection, when detector is already paired.
. Fixed rare case where 'rear muted' X or K would not display as muted on main alert screen.
. Fixed times when a Memory Muted / Auto Muted signal didn't show the 'locked' icon on main alert screen.
version 1.02.13
posted on 2023-09-02
Sep 2, 2023
Version 1.02.13
. Significantly improved mute/unmute response time and accuracy for several different situations. Big Win!
. App now respects the R8's internal muting and displays as such within the app. This solves the issue where the detector could mute itself for something like "Auto mute mem", but the app would show the alert as unmuted. Makes for an even more seamless experience.
. Initial install Help screens now have a 'dismiss all' option to speed through the help.
. 'All clear' force unmute removed to benefit from Uniden's built in mute latch.
. Fixed issue when audio announcement was turned off for a band, it would still announce strength, direction etc.
. Optimized HUD Graphics.
. Further tuned smoothing of weak, priority & false assist signal processing.
. Added MPH/KMH to 'units' settings description for more clarity.
. Added ability to 'Mute/Unmute' when tapping a larger area on the screen including the band display, direction arrows and/or frequency display, giving you a larger area of the screen to use to 'Mute/Unmute' an alert, instead of just the small mute/unmute button.
What others are saying:
"I just downloaded the R8 Companion and it makes it a monster!" - WB
"I especially am a fan of Urgency Alerts, as that can really be clutch when dealing with low powered K band." -ST
"Game changer for sure. Love it already." - E
version 1.01.2
posted on 2023-08-21
Aug 21, 2023
Version 1.01.2
. Fix for R8 NZ detectors not connecting.
. Fix for rare "Doesn't support Bluetooth Low Energy" error that can occur on some devices.