# Duplicate Inspector 1.3.0

Release date: July 25, 2026

## Highlights

- Redesigned the home screen for a cleaner, modern Android experience.
- Removed granted-permission rows from the home screen.
- Added a dedicated Settings screen for folder, whole-phone, and notification
  access.
- Added a clear in-app disclosure before Android's All files access page.
- Added persistent folder and scan-option preferences.
- Added in-app Privacy, About, version, and Donate pages.
- Clarified that donations are optional and unlock no app features.
- Added responsive layouts verified at compact and normal phone widths.
- Added progressive duplicate-group and file-card loading to reduce memory use
  while keeping every result reachable.
- Improved image, GIF, and video preview handling.
- Improved foreground scan lifecycle and completion handling.
- Added a custom scan notification icon and progress state.
- Added Android 15/16 edge-to-edge and foreground-service compatibility.
- Updated the release to target API 36.
- Added Play Store icon, feature graphic, listing text, privacy policy, Data
  Safety answers, and permission declaration materials.

## Privacy

All scanning, hashing, previews, and duplicate comparison remain on the device.
The app has no ads, analytics, tracking, account system, or Internet permission.

## Upgrade Notes

The existing package identity and release signing key are retained so this build
can update earlier Duplicate Inspector Android installations signed with the
same key.