ROSA Mobile OS 2.1 Update Introduces Video Recording and Yandex Geolocation Support

The IT Research Center «ROSA» has released an update for its mobile operating system, «ROSA Mobile 2.1.» This latest version features video recording capabilities within the «Camera» app and supports Yandex’s geolocation services.

The video recording function has been developed by ROSA’s engineers, who created drivers and configured the system independently of off-the-shelf solutions from other manufacturers. Working with the camera necessitates direct interaction with the sensor, codec, and memory. The design ensures stable recording by considering factors such as flash, incoming calls, and screen rotation.

Geolocation functionality has been implemented without relying on Google Location Services; instead, it utilizes «Yandex Geolocation.» The position data is obtained through system services, minimizing energy consumption. Geodata is now accessible to all applications, even in the absence of GPS and GLONASS signals, thereby enhancing accuracy and speeding up navigation. Applications launched via «ROSA Emulator» can also access location data, which is vital for services like weather updates, delivery, and transportation.

In addition to the above features, version 2.1 includes:

— QR code scanning with links opening in the built-in browser;
— The ability to remove native and Android applications;
— «Hot swap» functionality for microSD cards and other storage devices;
— Text sharing between applications;
— An updated «ROSA Emulator» that processes notifications, functions without root access, and saves logs;
— Fixes for stability-related bugs;
— Screen auto-rotation synchronized with the system;
— An overhauled first-launch interface, improved password input feedback, a new low battery notification design, and a hotspot indicator;
— The mail client now supports SMTP password requests, enhanced email handling, and features a «ROSA» profile card;
— Corrections to file transfers via Bluetooth and when working with external storage in the file manager;
— Improved handling of duplicate files;
— New settings for a power-saving mode for hotspots, the ability to connect to hidden networks, and Wi-Fi with web authorization;
— A «System» section for log retrieval.

The update is available for download now.