v1.8.1-dev.20 (2026-07-18)

Features

• Added support for importing remote patch bundles from GitHub and GitLab repository URLs by resolving root-level patches-bundle.json metadata #545
• Added support for Morphe add-source links, including opening them in URV with the import dialog prefilled #545
• Improved the split APK downloader plugin flow by showing download progress in a loading screen before opening split selection
• Added optional live memory usage graphs to the patcher and split APK merger tool #567
• Force patching and split APK merging to run in separate processes on Android 11+ to prevent memory crashes #572
• Removed obsolete experimental patcher and memory-limit settings
• Added an instability warning for Android 10 and older
• Updating patch profiles no longer requires you to select their patch bundles again #577
• Added live progress percentages to the patcher and split APK merger with smoother step and substep tracking #568
• Added color previews to patch option presets #564
• Updated local downloader and runtime plugins to display "Loaded" instead of "Trusted" #562
• Standardized revoke trust dialog titles across downloader and runtime plugins #561
• Adjusted the supported versions dialog so it is not become too wide when opened from patch search #559
• Standardized installer log filename and timestamp formatting with other exported logs #558
• Improved dialog text consistency and added clearer save confirmations for patched and merged APKs #555 #553 #552
• Plugin notifications no longer remain after opening the Download or Patcher Runtimes settings #556
• Moved “Merged APK filename format” under “Export filename format” in Advanced system settings #551
• Added a Done button to the patcher screen after patching completes #580
• Added Shevery support for Shizuku-based installs, including detection, manager launching, installer icons, and updated installer labels #585
• Added suggested version dropdowns to app search results on the Select an app screen #586
• Added split ordering options to the split APK merge selection screen #582
• Added the ability to install APKs downloaded through plugins from the Downloads screen #541
• Corrected singular and plural wording in patch bundle import progress #590
• Made patch bundle update progress counts use consistent out of wording #591
• Added a minimal patch selection view preset with controls for version tags and patch option previews #274
• Added consistent progress notification metadata and Android 16 progress styling for cutout ring support #394
• Made bundle import and update progress banners collapse independently and remember each state #588
• Added separate remembered folders for file selection and export workflows in both the custom and built-in Android file pickers #543
• Added an Install base & mount option that installs base and split APKs through root before mounting the patched APK #542
• Added per-profile installer selection and automatic installation to Patch Profiles #583
• Added a Patcher Engine option to skip signing and keep patched APKs unsigned for saving or installation
• Automatically enabled manager pre-release updates when running a pre-release build #593
• Bumped Morphe Patcher to 1.6.0
• Added APK version codes to app details, supported-version displays, searches, and Morphe patch compatibility checks #594
• Added an option to choose which split APKs are merged before patching #592
• Automatically remove unavailable patches and their saved options from saved selections, and show a toast indicating which patches were removed #595
• Added an optional root-only LSPosed tab with support for LSPosed, Vector, and compatible builds, including local and GitHub module management, update checks, manager and settings shortcuts, and customizable module actions #596 #598
• Added Signature metadata injector & cloner tool under APK signature tools
• Improved the Split installer tools log, making it consistent with the Signaute metadata injector & cloner tools log design
• Added a configurable memory limit of up to 2 GB for separate-process patching runtimes. Overal improved the memory system, being adapted from Morphe Managers implementation, URV now is able handle heavier patching and split APK merging on Android 11+ devices
• Added Monochrome and Material You theme presets, including optional Pure Black styling for Material You
• Improved theme and accent preset selection, layout, indicators, and previews
• Expanded Storage & Cache Management with separate cleanup options for signing files, patcher runtime plugins, and saved LSPosed module APKs, with safeguards against clearing files while they are in use
• Added support for opening .rvp and .mpp patch bundle files directly in URV, adapted from Morphe Manager's implementation MorpheApp/morphe-manager#483
• Made the Recommended for this device split APK merge preset deselectable while preserving the selected language and density cleanup filters #550
• Sorted new downloader and runtime plugin dashboard notifications by plugin installation time #557
• Sorted patch bundle import and update progress banners by when each operation started #587
• Added direct installation from the split APK merger and replaced its save progress step with a write step #600

Bug fixes

• Fixed the saved app bundle update badge toggle appearing enabled while disabled #547
• Fixed merger collapsible sections not respecting the auto-collapse and auto-expand settings #548
• Fixed merge split APK filter combinations not always being remembered across sessions #563
• Fixed bundle update notifications sometimes appearing again after being tapped #571
• Fixed split APK merger progress briefly moving backward when merging starts #570
• Fixed the merge notification remaining visible after cancellation on some devices #549
• Fixed the Bundle update label sometimes missing from saved app cards #566
• Fixed the Tools screen briefly appearing when holding Back after merging or saving a split APK #560
• Fixed rooted mounted apps sometimes starting without patches after reboot #578
• Fixed patcher and split APK merger progress bars appearing partially filled before progress begins #569
• Fixed issues with the split APK merger during corrupting and breaking some APKs
• Fixed bundle update labels not appearing when a saved app's patch bundle was imported again through settings #581
• Fixed bundle recommendations continuing to use the first selected bundle's patches after switching bundles while preserving custom patch selections #579
• Fixed patch bundle update and import progress bars showing a filled marker at the end before completion #589
• Fixed serval bugs around themeing & customization
• Fixed duplicate entries appearing in Previous changelogs
• Fixed Patch Profiles sometimes only showing storage as an APK source

Refactors

• Reorganized navigation, tab, and action-button settings under Appearance & UI, and improved search to expand and highlight nested settings correctly