The new OpenATV 7.6 is based on OpenEmbedded OE5.2 (Walnascar) and brings several important changes.
Key Changes in OpenATV 7.6:
- First OpenATV image with Python 3.13 and OpenSSL 3.4.0.
- Attention: All closed IPK packages delivered only as PYC/SO files are no longer compatible.
- It will likely take several weeks/months for developers to provide updated versions of these closed IPKs.
- Please be patient and do not spam plugin and skin developers with requests – updates will come.
- The final version of OpenATV 7.6 is expected to be released in summer 2025, provided no major issues arise.
What’s new in Python 3.13?
- Improved performance thanks to an optimized interpreter architecture.
- Reduced memory consumption while increasing speed.
- Better support for asynchronous programming and asyncio improvements.
- Optimized garbage collection for more stable memory management.
- New built-in functions for easier error handling.
- Enhanced type hints for better code quality.
- New exception handling with more detailed error messages.
- Updated standard libraries, including json, logging, and sqlite3.
- Better compatibility with modern CPUs, including ARM optimizations.
- Improved security through encryption updates and OpenSSL integration.
What’s new in the OpenEmbedded Master Branch?
- Updated GCC version for better performance and code optimization.
- Improved support for Python 3.13 and its dependencies.
- Updated libraries for enhanced stability and security.
- New build process for faster and more efficient image creation.
- Extended support for new file systems such as exFAT and optimized Ext4 drivers.
- Better power management for energy-efficient hardware.
- New logging and debugging tools for developers.
- Optimized network stack settings for more stable connections.
- Stronger focus on OpenSSL 3.4.0 for increased security.
- General bug fixes and performance improvements for a more stable system.
