Release Notes for DS photo

DS photo allows you to easily browse through the photos and videos of your Photo Station library, on the go, as well as interact with friends using the photo or video comments in real time. When you enter an album, photo collections are presented as a thumbnail wall: simply swipe the screen to move through the list. Take a photo and upload it directly to your Photo Station, or save the pictures onto your Android device to enjoy flashbacks anytime, anywhere.

Version: 3.12.6-508

(2021-09-07)

Fixed Issues

  1. Fixed an issue where backed-up photos might show incorrect modification dates in File Station.
  2. Fixed an issue where users might not be able to launch the app after moving it to the SD card.
  3. Fixed an issue where the backup option "Keep original file name" might not function normally.
  4. Fixed an issue where users might not be able to upload photos taken directly by the app.
  5. Fixed an issue where photo backup might stop unexpectedly.
  6. Minor bug fixes.

Version: 3.12.5-498

(2021-07-13)

Compatibility & Installation

  1. This version is only available on Android 8.0 and above versions.

Bug fixed

  1. Fixed an issue where certain operations might consume excessive system memory.

Known Issues

  1. The download destination will be changed from /root/DSphoto to /download/DSphoto on devices running Android 10.0 or above versions.

Version: 3.12.4-489

(2019-04-16)
  1. Fixed an issue where photos in offline albums cannot be sorted by their taken dates
  2. Fixed an issue where the application may crash due to backup setting errors
  3. Fixed an issue where DS photo may take up extra storage space when photos are shared from other applications
  4. Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.12.3-478

(2018-09-06)
  1. Thai user interface is now available.
  2. Fixed an issue when the security certificate renews might not log in properly.
  3. Fixed an issue where the un-imported video might be deleted when Upload photo only is enabled and tap Free up space.

Version: 3.12.2-474

(2018-07-17)
  1. Fixed an issue where DS photo might quit unexpectedly when browsing photos in full screen
  2. Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.12.1-468

(2018-06-04)
  1. Fixed an issue where mobile data might be used to back up photos when photos are set to back up using Wi-Fi only.
  2. Fixed an issue where domain users might fail to login.

Version: 3.12.0-463

(2018-05-23)
  1. Enhanced performance and usability
  2. Supports downloading multiple photos and videos to the gallery of your Android device
  3. Supports sharing multiple photos and videos to other apps
  4. Supports manually deleting the photos and videos successfully backed up from your Android device
  5. Updated Synology's Terms and Conditions to comply with the European Union's data protection regulations

Version: 3.11.6-412

(2017-10-18)
  • Fixed an issue where photo backup might not work in the background on a device running Android 8.0

Version: 3.11.5-410

(2017-08-29)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.11.4-408

(2017-06-22)
  • Fixed an issue where DS photo might quit unexpectedly when casting photos with Chromecast
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.11.3-405

(2017-03-28)
  • Fixed an issue where photo backup might not work properly when there were files with the same name in the destination folder

Version: 3.11.2-403

(2017-02-21)
  • Enhanced performance of loading photos
  • Fixed an issue where uploading files with uppercase extension might fail
  • Fixed an issue where editing general tags might fail when a photo had multiple tags
  • Fixed an issue where returning to last viewing position in the album or photo page might fail
  • Fixed an issue where photo backup might not operate in the background on Android 7.0
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.11.1-401

(2016-11-02)
  • Fixed an issue where the app might quit unexpectedly when customizing source folders in photo backup settings
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.11.0-397

(2016-10-12)
  • You can now select an album and share it publicly. All items immediately below this album will be shared except for sub-albums (Photo Station 6.6.0 or above required)
  • You can now customize source folders in photo backup tasks
  • Added support for unlocking the app with a passcode or fingerprint authentication
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.10.1-381

(2016-07-20)
  • Fixed an issue where the app might quit unexpectedly during a file backup if the destination name contained special characters
  • Fixed an issue where the app might quit unexpectedly when sharing photos from an external source to DS photo
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.9.3-355

(2016-05-10)
  • Fixed an issue where the app may quit unexpectedly when launched
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.9.2-351

(2016-03-28)
  • Extended the upload file size limitation from 2GB to 32GB for 64-bit models
  • Added support for automatically resuming uploads when reconnected to an available network
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.9.1-331

(2016-02-01)
  • Fixed an issue where the app may quit unexpectedly in map mode
  • Fixed an issue where the video playback function may not work properly via QuickConnect
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.9-329

(2016-01-22)
  • Enhanced operation flow when photo backup settings change
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.8.1-321

(2015-11-03)
  • Fixed an issue where the app may crash in the following scenarios:
    • browsing photos in lightbox view
    • tabbing the list of remote players
    • sharing photos to DS photo from other apps
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.8-318

(2015-10-22)
  • Users can now customize photo quality when sharing to other applications
  • Enhanced performance of QuickConnect
  • Added support of multiple selection to share photos
  • Added the feature of delay time setting for the automatic deletion of uploaded photos
  • Fixed an issue where the app may be disconnected from Chromecast when an album contains over a certain amount of photos
  • Fixed an issue where users may fail to login to the app properly when using a Middle East language
  • Fixed an issue where the app may suddenly quit when streaming videos to Chromecast
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.7.1-309

(2015-07-01)
  • Fixed an issue where .mpo photos may cause Photo Backup to fail on certain devices
  • Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version: 3.7-305

(2015-05-13)
  • When sending photos to a Chromecast, the name and location are now displayed
  • Traditional Chinese is now displayed for Hong Kong users
  • Sharing and downloading options are now systematically displayed using admin, other accounts follow the Photo Station setting
  • Fixed an issue where Photo Backup may not start on certain Asus phones
  • Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version: 3.6.1-295

(2015-03-27)
  • Fixed an issue causing DS photo to crash when swiping between photos
  • Fixed an issue where Delete and Move may be available with an user account without management permissions
  • Fixed an issue where certain Sharing options would be missing
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.6-292

(2015-03-17)
  • It's now possible to view photos/videos directly on a Chromecast/DLNA TV
  • Added a date picker to the Timeline to easily navigate to a specific date
  • Double-tapping photos now zooms into a photo
  • The quality setting now applies to downloaded photos
  • Fixed an issue where the Photo Backup notification may not automatically disappear
  • Minor bug fixes and usability enhancements

Version: 3.5.1-274

(2014-12-16)
  • Improved support on Android 5.0
  • Upload settings are now available offline
  • Fixed an issue preventing sharing a photo via another application
  • Fixed an issue causing photos taken with "Google Camera" to see the last item uploaded to be duplicated with Photo Backup
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.5-265

(2014-11-06)
  • Added the option to delete photos automatically after upload ("Instant Upload" is renamed "Photo Backup in this respect")
  • The map in the photo detail view (light box) now displays the GPS by default, and the geotag only when GPS info is unavailable
  • Minor bug fixes and usability improvements

Version: 3.4-242

(2014-09-16)
  • Photos can be downloaded to the offline library (includes automatic caching of browsed photos)
  • We've added a timeline view to browse albums chronologically (Photo Station 6.x required)
  • The new light box allows to easily access key info (title, description, tags, comments and metadata)
  • Location and general tags can now be applied from the app
  • Moving photos to different albums is now possible
  • Sharing your photos via links on social networks or email is now supported (Photo Station 6.2 Beta required)
  • Fixed an issue where HTC Sense 6 would cause the app not to upload when "Sync on Wi-Fi only" was selected
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.3-209

(2014-06-02)
  • The login history is shared between Synology Mobile Apps for more convenience (hostnames and account names)
  • Unicode domain names (also known as IDN) are now supported
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.2-200

(2014-03-10)
  • The login page design has been refreshed
  • Manual uploading photos/videos has been simplified
  • Logging in to your Personal Photo Station has been simplified
  • The login settings are directly accessible from the login page and modified to be more straightforward
  • Added this "What's new" section to easily access the Play Store release notes
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.1.1-186

(2014-02-16)
  • Fixed a video playback issue
  • Fixed a reconnection issue when using Instant Upload with Personal Photo Station
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.1-183

(2014-01-23)
  • Photos can be displayed on Apple TV with AirPlay support
  • Instant Upload has the option to upload photos only (skip videos)
  • It's now possible to "verify the certificate" installed on the DiskStation for an even more secure connection
  • Fixed an issue on Nexus 5 where Instant Upload would become unresponsive
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.0.5-162

(2013-12-09)
  • Fixed an issue where choosing photos to upload/download/delete would cause DS photo to crash on Android 4.4 devices
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.0.4-160

(2013-11-17)
  • Instant Upload has been moved to the action menu to be easily accessible, and the destination folder selection during setup is now more intuitive
  • DS photo has an updated form for contacting our Support team
  • Fixed an issue where Instant Upload wouldn't work on Android 2.3 devices
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.0.3-153

(2013-08-29)
  • Videos can now be played from Smart Albums, Categories as well as from a search result
  • Fixed an issue where the title of photos uploaded would remain unchanged (still showing "time + date" as the photo name)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.0.2-149

(2013-08-26)
  • Fixed an issue where "Most Recent Photos" and "Most Recent Videos" albums were empty
  • Fixed an issue where Instant Upload would not upload after upgrading DS photo (needed to restart either the Android device or the app)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.0.1-147

(2013-08-01)
  • Google TV users can now find DS photo
  • Fixed an issue where DS photo would crash when changing the Instant Upload destination album
  • Fixed an issue where Instant Upload would re-upload photos after upgrading to Android 4.2 (HTC One & HTC Butterfly)
  • Fixed an issue where Instant Upload wouldn't upload photos saved on the SD card (Android 4.2 devices) - note that the Instant Upload feature must be restarted for this fix to take effect, it may result in some photos being uploaded twice
  • Fixed an issue where deleting a photo in full view mode would cause a crash
  • Fixed a crashing issue on Android 3.x tablets
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 3.0-128

(2013-07-17)
  • Browse any Smart album, Tag, as well as Category you have created in Photo Station
  • Login settings give you complete control over remembering login credentials, as well as being logged in automatically
  • Sub-album names are now displayed in thumbnail mode
  • Filters have been added to quickly search photo names and tags
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 2.2.3-119

(2013-04-28)
  • Option to keep the original filename
  • Fixed a bug on the Samsung Galaxy Note II where deleting with a multiple selection would cause the app to become irresponsive
  • Fixed an issue when taking pictures within DS photo on devices with only one front camera (notably the Asus Nexus 7)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 2.2.2-114

(2013-03-15)
  • Fixed a bug where Instant Upload "Upload on Wi-Fi only" didn't work on some devices
  • Fixed a crashing issue upon upload
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 2.2.1-110

(2013-03-12)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 2.2-108

(2013-03-03)
  • Instant Upload is added to backup photos/videos effortlessly
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 2.1-093

(2013-01-03)
  • Added the option of slideshow playback
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 2.0-074

(2012-01-07)
  • Designed the user interface for Android Tablets
  • Added a list view mode
  • Added the option to save original pictures to the phone (DSM 4.0 is required)
  • Added the feature to delete photos (DSM 4.0 is required)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 1.2.1-046

(2011-09-06)
  • Added the option of better quality video streaming in Settings (DSM 3.2-1922 and onward is required)

Version: 1.2-042

(2011-07-20)
  • Supports to launching DS photo in DSM mobile (DSM 3.2 or onward)
  • Supports password protected album (DSM 3.2-1845 or onward)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 1.1-039

(2011-06-20)
  • Minor bug fixes

Version: 1.0-028

(2011-06-01)
  • New app