FrostWire 3.0.13 build 767 DEC/30/2025

• crash:Race condition in BTEngine initialization - ConfigurationManager wasn't fully initialized before BTEngineInitializer read port preferences, causing port 0 binding failures
• crash:Session failed to initialize when BTEngineInitializer started without waiting for ConfigurationManager to load preferences
• crash:Torrent downloads never started despite successful session initialization - AsyncStartDownload was checking for old TorrentSearchResult interface but new search architecture returns CompositeFileSearchResult
• crash:Search results from torrent sources (TPB, 1337X, MagnetDL, etc.) weren't recognized as torrents after V2 architecture consolidation
• fix:Added support for both old TorrentSearchResult interface and new CompositeFileSearchResult.isTorrent() in AsyncStartDownload
• fix:Call ConfigurationManager.instance() to block until preferences are fully loaded before starting BTEngineInitializer
• fix:BTEngine now properly listens on configured port ranges instead of failing with port 0
• maintenance:Updated gradle plugin to 8.13.2
• maintenance:Updated yt_dlp to 2025.12.08
• maintenance:Updated androidx.exifinterface:exifinterface to 1.4.2
• maintenance:Updated androidx.swiperefreshlayout:swiperefreshlayout to 1.2.0
• maintenance:Updated com.google.firebase:firebase-bom to 34.7.0

Happy New Year, FrostWire community!

As we wrap up 2025, our team has been working hard to ensure your file-sharing experience is smoother than ever. We are excited to announce the release of FrostWire 3.0.13 (build 767). This update is heavily focused on "under-the-hood" stability, specifically targeting several initialization crashes and download issues that some of you reported following our recent architecture shift.

If you’ve experienced issues with downloads not starting or search results appearing but not reacting, this update is for you.

What’s New in Build 767?

🛠 Major Bug Fixes & Crash Prevention

• Initialization Race Condition: We identified a bug where the BTEngine was trying to start before your settings were fully loaded. This caused the app to try and bind to "Port 0," leading to a crash. We’ve added a safeguard to ensure the ConfigurationManager is fully ready before the engine fires up.
• Search Architecture Consolidation: With our move to the V2 architecture, some torrent results from sources like TPB, 1337X, and MagnetDL weren't being recognized correctly. We’ve updated the AsyncStartDownload logic to support both the legacy interfaces and the new CompositeFileSearchResult system. Translation: Your downloads will start immediately again!
• Session Reliability: Fixed a critical failure where the app session would fail to initialize if the background processes started too quickly.

📈 Maintenance & Core Updates

To keep FrostWire fast and secure, we’ve bumped several of our core dependencies:

• yt-dlp Updated to 2025.12.08: Essential for keeping YouTube and cloud video downloads working as platforms change their code.
• Gradle Plugin 8.13.2: Improved build stability and performance for the Android app.
• AndroidX & Firebase Updates: We've updated the SwipeRefreshLayout, ExifInterface, and Firebase BOM to their latest versions to ensure compatibility with the newest Android 15+ features.

Why should you update?

This release is all about reliability. While there aren't new "shiny buttons," the core engine of FrostWire is now much more resilient. By fixing the race conditions during startup, we've ensured that the app opens faster and connects to the BitTorrent network more reliably than previous 3.0.x builds.

How to get the update?

1. Google Play Store: Head over to the Play Store and check your "Updates" section.
2. FrostWire.com: You can always download the latest APK directly from our official website if you prefer side-loading or use an alternative app store.

Thank you for your continued support and for sending in those crash reports—they help us make FrostWire better for everyone!

Happy Downloading, The FrostWire Team