--- description: The Capawesome November update is here! This update includes new features and improvements for Capawesome Cloud and our Plugins. title: Capawesome November 2024 Update - Capawesome image: https://capawesome.io/docs/assets/images/social/blog/2024-november-update.png --- [ Skip to content](#capawesome-november-2024-update) [ πŸ” Introducing the **Capacitor Vault** plugin β€” store secrets behind biometrics or a device passcode.](/blog/announcing-the-capacitor-vault-plugin/) * [ SDKs ](/docs/sdks/) * [ Formbricks ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/formbricks/) * [ Geocoder ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/geocoder/) * [ Google Sign-In ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/google-sign-in/) * [ Grafana Faro ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/grafana-faro/) * [ libSQL ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/libsql/) * [ Live Update ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/live-update/) * [ Managed Configurations ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/managed-configurations/) * [ Media Session ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/media-session/) * [ ML Kit ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/) * [ Navigation Bar ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/navigation-bar/) * [ NFC ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/nfc/) * [ OAuth ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/oauth/) * [ Pedometer ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/pedometer/) * [ Photo Editor ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/photo-editor/) * [ PostHog ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/posthog/) * [ Printer ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/printer/) * [ Purchases ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/purchases/) * [ RealtimeKit ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/realtimekit/) * [ Screen Orientation ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/screen-orientation/) * [ Screenshot ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/screenshot/) * [ Secure Preferences ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/secure-preferences/) * [ Speech Recognition ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/speech-recognition/) * [ Speech Synthesis ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/speech-synthesis/) * [ Share Target ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/share-target/) * [ Square Mobile Payments ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/square-mobile-payments/) * [ SQLite ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/sqlite/) * [ Superwall ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/superwall/) * [ Torch ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/torch/) * [ Vault ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/vault/) * [ Wifi ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/wifi/) * [ Zip ](/docs/sdks/capacitor/zip/) * [ Cordova ](/docs/sdks/cordova/) * [ Cloud ](/docs/cloud/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/integrations/) * Concepts * Reference * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/live-updates/faq/) * [ Native Builds ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/) * [ Set Up Environments ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/environments/) * [ Overwrite Native Configurations ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/native-configurations/) * [ Auto-Increment Build Numbers ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/auto-incrementing-build-numbers/) * [ Configure the Web Build Script ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/web-build-script/) * [ Build from a Monorepo ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/monorepo/) * [ Use pnpm or Yarn ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/package-managers/) * [ Install Private npm Packages ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/npm-private-registry/) * [ Override the Java Version ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/override-java-version/) * [ Custom iOS Provisioning Profiles ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/custom-ios-provisioning-profiles/) * [ Build without Git ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/build-without-git/) * [ Access Git Behind a Firewall ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/firewall-access/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/integrations/) * Reference * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/native-builds/faq/) * [ App Store Publishing ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/) * [ Submit a Build ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/submit-a-build/) * [ Submit Automatically After a Build ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/submit-automatically/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/app-store-publishing/faq/) * [ Automations ](/docs/cloud/automations/) * [ Reference ](/docs/cloud/automations/reference/) * [ Troubleshooting ](/docs/cloud/automations/troubleshooting/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/cloud/automations/faq/) * [ Assist ](/docs/cloud/assist/) * [ CLI ](/docs/cloud/cli/) * APIs and SDKs * [ Webhooks ](/docs/cloud/webhooks/) * [ Integrations ](/docs/cloud/integrations/) * Account * [ Organization ](/docs/cloud/organizations/) * [ Two-Factor Enforcement ](/docs/cloud/organizations/two-factor-authentication/) * [ Audit Logs ](/docs/cloud/organizations/audit-logs/) * [ Billing ](/docs/cloud/organizations/billing/) * [ License Keys ](/docs/cloud/license-keys/) * [ AI ](/docs/ai/) * [ Insiders ](/docs/insiders/) * [ Billing & Plans ](/docs/insiders/billing-and-plans/) * [ FAQ ](/docs/insiders/faq/) * [ License ](https://capawesome.io/legal/eula/) * [ Support ](/docs/support/) * [ Contributing ](/docs/contributing/) * Contributing code * [ Code of Conduct ](/docs/contributing/code-of-conduct/) * [ Questions ](https://docs.github.com/en/discussions/collaborating-with-your-community-using-discussions/participating-in-a-discussion#creating-a-discussion) * [ Blog ](/blog/) * Categories * [ Plugins ](#plugins) # Capawesome November 2024 Update[ΒΆ](#capawesome-november-2024-update "Permanent link") The Capawesome November update is here! This update includes new features and improvements for [Capawesome Cloud](/docs/cloud/) and our [Plugins](/docs/sdks/capacitor/). Let's take a look at the most important changes. [ ![Build and deploy your Capacitor app with Capawesome Cloud](../../assets/external/cloud.capawesome.io/assets/banners/cloud-build-and-deploy-capacitor-apps.69628c3f.png) ](/) ## Cloud[ΒΆ](#cloud "Permanent link") ### Automatically delete old bundles[ΒΆ](#automatically-delete-old-bundles "Permanent link") There are now two new options available for automatically deleting old bundles so that you don't have to worry about the storage limit: 1. **Set a bundle limit**: You can set a limit for the number of bundles that can be assigned to a channel. If this limit is reached, the oldest bundle will be deleted automatically. For example, this is how you can set a bundle limit of 5 using the [Capawesome CLI](/docs/cloud/cli/) when creating a channel: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-0-1)npx @capawesome/cli apps:channels:create --bundle-limit 5 ` 2. **Set an expiration date**: You can set an expiration date for a bundle. If this date is reached, the bundle will be deleted automatically. For example, this is how you can automatically delete a bundle after 30 days using the [Capawesome CLI](/docs/cloud/cli/) when creating a bundle: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-1-1)npx @capawesome/cli apps:bundles:create --expires-in-days 30 ` Both options are also available via the [Capawesome Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io). ### Delete multiple items at once[ΒΆ](#delete-multiple-items-at-once "Permanent link") You can now finally delete multiple Bundles, Channels, Devices and Tokens at once via the [Capawesome Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.capawesome.io). Simply select the items you want to delete and click the `Delete` button. ## Plugins[ΒΆ](#plugins "Permanent link") ### Android Foreground Service[ΒΆ](#android-foreground-service "Permanent link") The [Capacitor Android Foreground Service plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/android-foreground-service/) now has three new methods that allow you to update the foreground service notification and create/delete notification channels: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-1)import { ForegroundService, Importance } from '@capawesome-team/capacitor-android-foreground-service'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-3)/** [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-4) * Update the foreground service notification. [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-5) */ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-6)const updateForegroundService = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-7) await ForegroundService.updateForegroundService({ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-8) id: 1, [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-9) title: 'Title', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-10) body: 'Body', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-11) smallIcon: 'ic_stat_icon_config_sample', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-12) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-13)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-14) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-15)/** [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-16) * Create a notification channel. [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-17) */ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-18)const createNotificationChannel = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-19) await ForegroundService.createNotificationChannel({ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-20) id: 'default', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-21) name: 'Default', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-22) description: 'Default channel', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-23) importance: Importance.Default, [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-24) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-25)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-26) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-27)/** [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-28) * Delete a notification channel. [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-29) */ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-30)const deleteNotificationChannel = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-31) await ForegroundService.deleteNotificationChannel({ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-32) id: 'default', [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-33) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-2-34)}; ` Thanks to [@xsorifc28](https://github.com/xsorifc28) and [@ebarooni](https://github.com/ebarooni) for the contributions! ### App Review[ΒΆ](#app-review "Permanent link") Say hi to our brand new [Capacitor App Review plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/app-review/) for Android and iOS! This plugin not only allows you to request in-app reviews but also to open the app store page of your app and, if possible, open the dialog to leave a review. Here is an example of how you can use this plugin: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-1)import { AppReview } from '@capawesome/capacitor-app-review'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-3)const openAppStore = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-4) await AppReview.openAppStore({ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-5) appId: '123456789' [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-6) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-7)}; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-8) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-9)const requestReview = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-10) await AppReview.requestReview(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-3-11)}; ` Thanks to [@mertyldrr](https://github.com/mertyldrr) for the contribution! ### App Update[ΒΆ](#app-update "Permanent link") The [Capacitor App Update plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/app-update/) now has a new `appId` property that allows you to specify the app ID of your app: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-1)import { AppUpdate } from '@capawesome/capacitor-app-update'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-3)const openAppStore = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-4) await AppUpdate.openAppStore({ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-5) appId: '123456789' [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-6) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-4-7)}; ` This solves the problem where the app was not always found in the App Store and speeds up the entire plugin call. ### File Picker[ΒΆ](#file-picker "Permanent link") The [Capacitor File Picker plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/file-picker/) now has a new `pickDirectory` method that allows you to pick a directory: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-1)import { FilePicker } from '@capawesome/capacitor-file-picker'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-3)const pickDirectory = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-4) const result = await FilePicker.pickDirectory(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-5) console.log('Picked directory path:', result.path); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-5-6)}; ` In combination with the [Filesystem](https://capacitorjs.com/docs/apis/filesystem) plugin, you can now easily access multiple files in a directory at once without having to select each file individually. Thanks to [@ebarooni](https://github.com/ebarooni) for the contribution! ### ML Kit Barcode Scanning[ΒΆ](#ml-kit-barcode-scanning "Permanent link") The [ML Kit Barcode Scanning](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/) plugin got two new features this month. ##### Compatibility with Torch Plugin[ΒΆ](#compatibility-with-torch-plugin "Permanent link") The plugin is now compatible with the [Capacitor Torch plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/torch/) which means that you no longer have to use the deprecated torch methods of the ML Kit Barcode Scanning plugin. ##### Barcode Value Types[ΒΆ](#barcode-value-types "Permanent link") The plugin now returns the value types of the scanned barcodes. The following value types are available: * [BarcodeCalendarEvent](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodecalendarevent) * [BarcodeContactInfo](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodecontactinfo) * [BarcodeDriverLicense](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodedriverlicense) * [BarcodeEmail](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodeemail) * [BarcodeGeoPoint](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodegeopoint) * [BarcodePhone](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodephone) * [BarcodeSms](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodesms) * [BarcodeUrlBookmark](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodeurlbookmark) * [BarcodeWifi](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/#barcodewifi) Thanks to [@mertyldrr](https://github.com/mertyldrr) for the contribution! ### NFC[ΒΆ](#nfc "Permanent link") The [Capacitor NFC plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/nfc/) now has a new `compatibilityMode` flag that can help reading some special NDEF tags: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-1)import { Nfc } from '@capawesome-team/capacitor-nfc'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-3)const startScanSession = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-4) await Nfc.startScanSession({ [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-5) compatibilityMode: true [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-6) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-6-7)}; ` Please be aware that this mode only supports reading NDEF tags and is only available on iOS. ### Torch[ΒΆ](#torch "Permanent link") The [Capacitor Torch plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/torch/) has also been updated to be compatible with the [ML Kit Barcode Scanning](/docs/sdks/capacitor/mlkit/barcode-scanning/) plugin. This means that you can now use the Torch plugin to toggle the flashlight even when scanning barcodes. ### Wifi[ΒΆ](#wifi "Permanent link") The [Capacitor Wifi plugin](/docs/sdks/capacitor/wifi/) now returns the security types and signal strength for scanned networks: `[](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-1)import { Wifi } from '@capawesome-team/capacitor-wifi'; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-2) [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-3)const scan = async () => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-4) await Wifi.addListener('networksScanned', (event) => { [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-5) const firstNetwork = event.networks[0]; [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-6) console.log('First network security types:', firstNetwork.securityTypes); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-7) console.log('First network signal strength:', firstNetwork.rssi); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-8) }); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-9) await Wifi.startScan(); [](#%5F%5Fcodelineno-7-10)}; ` June 8, 2026 Back to top