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Free and open-source software that allows users to set animated desktop wallpapers and screensavers powered by WinUI 3.

v2.0.7.4

5 months ago

This update includes patches for Windows 11 22H2 update and other critical bugfixes.

See the new feature in action: https://rocksdanister.com/lively/changelog

What's changed in Lively v2.0.7.4

Fixes

  • Windows 11 22H2 update patches. Fixed wallpaper disappearing when Copilot(Preview) opened. Fixed wallpaper disappearing when Bluetooth device connected. Fixed wallpaper disappearing when USB device connected. Fixed wallpaper disappearing when Display settings changed.
  • Fixed wallpaper disappearing on some systems resuming from sleep. This is a Chromium/driver issue, as a workaround wallpaper is restarted if crashed.
  • Fixed wallpaper taking focus when starting.

Performance

  • Refactoring and updates results in improved UI and Core performance.

Updates

  • Updated Mpv player build 20231008
  • Updated CefSharp browser v111.2.70
  • Updated .NET Core Runtime v7.0.12 You may receive a prompt to restart after updating, but it is not necessary.
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.4.231008000
  • Updated community translations.

Known issues

SHA256

ae6c0c40b8868a94db9b46306e894897527234a43b46077994098258d533445e

v2.0.7.0

9 months ago

Lively just got smarter with AI.. introducing first of many to come AI feature "Depth Wallpapers"

See the new feature in action: https://rocksdanister.com/lively/changelog

What's changed in Lively v2.0.7.0

AI Depth Wallpapers

  • Using Machine Learning to predict distance of objects from the camera and then use GPU shaders to create 3D image!
  • When it comes to privacy, everything is run 100% local. No network required to run the model, no data sent to the cloud.
  • In my testing works best with scenery, dont be afraid to try different things out and share with the community what you find. You can get some stock images to try here: https://www.pexels.com/

New Wallpapers

UI/UX

  • Updated ColorPicker control, packed with new features.
  • Tray customize menu now takes display scaling into account.
  • Refactoring and improvements should yield better performance and consistency.

Enhancements

Fixes

  • Fixed wallpaper FileDialog not opening when the program is Run as administrator.
  • Fixed media not changing in music wallpapers when the new track is from the same artist.
  • Fixed scaling settings not working with Windows Media Foundation (wmf) player.

Translation

  • Updated translations.
  • The new features may not be translated to all the languages on first release due to the nature of community translations, hope you understand. You can help translating, learn more: https://crowdin.com/project/lively-wallpaper

Updates

  • Updated Mpv player.
  • Updated dependencies.
  • Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.7
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.3.2

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.

SHA256

a83933272e3d3a03ac4136c64efd2a5d47ca6280a6c2e67cf6fcb93c9d5a1ec9

v2.0.6.6

10 months ago

This is a patch release to fix issues in v2.0.6.5 deemed important for stability based on user reports.

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.6

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.5

New website

New Wallpapers

UI/UX

  • Search function implemented in title area, find installed wallpapers based on name.
  • Labels are hidden after first run for a more clean look.
  • Updated Mica Backdrop implementation based on latest guidelines.
  • New hover animation for expander menu and other enhancements
  • Made about page icons less jagged.

Enhancements

Performance

Fixes

  • Fixed application UI being blank for some users.
  • Fixed debugger title not visible in dark theme.
  • Latest WindowsAppSDK improvements.

Installer

  • Fixed Korean language not displaying correctly in Installer.
  • Removed duplicate languages from the list.

Translation

Updates

  • Updated dependency libraries.
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.3
  • Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.5

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
  • Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.

SHA256

f62eb93451e4aa704d5d94c40511e3af146b74b2cca9f304cd3b81f05e37df9a

v2.0.6.5

10 months ago

This update includes new search feature, quality of life improvements and fixes.

I made a new interactive website for Lively, check it out: https://rocksdanister.com/lively

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.5

New Wallpapers

UI/UX

  • Search function implemented in title area, find installed wallpapers based on name.
  • Labels are hidden after first run for a more clean look.
  • Updated Mica Backdrop implementation based on latest guidelines.
  • New hover animation for expander menu and other enhancements
  • Made about page icons less jagged.

Enhancements

Performance

Fixes

  • Fixed application UI being blank for some users.
  • Fixed debugger title not visible in dark theme.
  • Latest WindowsAppSDK improvements.

Installer

  • Fixed Korean language not displaying correctly in Installer.
  • Removed duplicate languages from the list.

Translation

Updates

  • Updated dependency libraries.
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.3
  • Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.5

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
  • Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.

SHA256

01c8069f2a47834362da7d301a796c3838385c54546da3f33b9b96b91bea98be

v2.0.6.1

1 year ago

Lively wallpapers that show currently playing music from Spotify, Chrome.. are here!

Check out this trailer to see what's new: https://youtu.be/sU20riug44Y

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.1

Music wallpaper (NowPlaying API)

UI/UX

  • New Report bug tray-menu that helps with reporting issue (will work even in the event some issue is preventing the main app to fail.)
  • New library hover animation and selection design.

Enhancements

Fixes

Development

Installer

  • Added 27 new language.
  • Updated Inno Setup v6.2.2
  • Removed unused NODEPENDENCIES flag.

Translation

  • Added Lithuanian language, thanks Sharanchius.
  • Added Norwegian language, thanks Magnus Røkke.
  • Updated language translations.

Updates

  • Updated dependency libraries.
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.2.3
  • Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.3
  • Updated CefSharp browser v110.0.280

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
  • Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.
  • When using Lively screensaver, display log-on screen settings do not lock system.

SHA256

3991f4c4af685c2ff20ebfde2cbdebe27f4f468c11f036a5e3140b43605317c6

v2.0.6.0

1 year ago

Lively wallpapers that show currently playing music from Spotify, Chrome.. are here!

Check out this trailer to see what's new: https://youtu.be/sU20riug44Y

What's changed in Lively v2.0.6.0

Music wallpaper (NowPlaying API)

UI/UX

  • New Report bug tray-menu that helps with reporting issue (will work even in the event some issue is preventing the main app to fail.)
  • New library hover animation and selection design.

Enhancements

Fixes

  • Improved startup time of wallpapers using System Information API.
  • Fixed check update system-tray menu crashing when there is no internet.

Development

Installer

  • Added 27 new language.
  • Updated Inno Setup v6.2.2
  • Removed unused NODEPENDENCIES flag.

Translation

  • Added Lithuanian language, thanks Sharanchius.
  • Added Norwegian language, thanks Magnus Røkke.
  • Updated language translations.

Updates

  • Updated dependency libraries.
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.2.3
  • Updated .NET Desktop Runtime v7.0.3
  • Updated CefSharp browser v108.4.130

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay; add exception for Lively UI.
  • Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows and file dialog fails to open.

SHA256

17851ab868ce7c0e27636851f2e200b63fe2cae4490dfa6143042c6ed8635338

v2.0.5.0

1 year ago

This update upgrades project to .NET 7, WindowsAppSDK 1.2 and includes new UI changes.

What's changed in Lively v2.0.5.0

UI/UX

  • File drag'n'drop is back, add media files as wallpaper by simply dropping it to the UI.
  • Updated wallpaper library with gradients and added mouse hover effect.
  • Added Splashscreen when running the application for the first time.
  • Updated Add wallpaper dialog.
  • UI/UX enhancements.

Performance

  • Upgraded project to .NET 7
  • Upgraded project to WindowsAppSDK 1.2
  • Overall UI startup time and performance should show improvement.
  • Switched to ImageMagick Q8 from Q16, should improve wallpaper preview creation speed.

Fixes

  • Reduced vertical smoothing and delay of audio wallpapers.
  • Reduced update downloader resource usage.

Depreciated

  • Fast UI mode is removed due to difficulty maintaining it.
  • Audio button removed from frontpage, open settings to adjust audio.

Updates

  • Updated CefSharp browser.
  • Updated dependency libraries.
  • Updated language translations.

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay - add exception for Lively UI.
  • Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows.

SHA256

00446677990be6841dd83b9e3b736d71a70a094f3babbdfb5fb9139f97d95b94

v2.0.4.0

1 year ago

This update includes very important stability patch and a new theme feature that lets you personalize Lively experience.

Update feature trailer

https://youtu.be/TQ4WFLc6ijM

What's changed in Lively v2.0.4.0

Application theme

Screenshot

Fixes

  • Fixed IPC connection not closing immediately when exiting client.
  • Fixed excessive console.log() crashing html wallpapers.
  • Fixed some UI/UX inconsistencies.

Updates

  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.5
  • Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.9
  • Updated CefSharp browser v105.3.390.0
  • Updated dependency libraries.
  • Updated translations and added Czech language.

Known issues

  • Incompatibility with MSI Afterburner RivaTuner Statistics Server, HW64 or other overlay - add exception for Lively UI.
  • Elevation (Run as admin) is not fully supported in some versions of Windows.

SHA256

f9146eda6fc65629ffb674f0ec11d461ad02617a255e94d9b01ad6b9db368e67

v2.0.3.2

1 year ago

Update feature trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MzFqfb2bvo

What's new in Lively v2.0.3.2:

  • Big improvements to audio visualizers! Better visualizer audio data for wallpapers. Audio visualizer detects and automatically switches when audio playback device changes. Updated Fluid wallpaper to be compatible with the new audio visualizer improvements. New sample audio visualizer wallpaper is included with this release. Sample project: https://github.com/rocksdanister/audio-visualizer-wallpaper
  • New application picker for application pause rule settings. Shows active programs with the option to select additional program from file.
  • UI/UX improvements User is now notified in settings when selected wallpaper plugin is missing. Fixed some wallpaper customize controls changing size if input is large. Improved error message presentation. Improved update changelog display.
  • Fixed taskbar theme stopped working when waking system from sleep.
  • Fixed step/fractional value not working with wallpaper customization slider.
  • Fixed wallpaper customize menu stops loading if folder specified in Folder Dropdown control is missing
  • Fixed add wallpaper file dialog crashes when filter menu is expanded.
  • Updated WebView2 plugin with NowPlaying API support (Experimental.) Gets the currently playing audio track from Windows - compatible with any player and even browser. API Documentation: https://github.com/rocksdanister/lively/wiki/Web-Guide-V-:-System-Data
  • Updated CefSharp browser. Includes important security patches.
  • Updated Mpv video player.
  • Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.8 Includes important security patches.
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.4
  • Added Finnish language and updated translation texts.
  • Updated dependencies.

Known issues:

Note (for those upgrading from v1.0):

SHA256: 19286d360fd6197cf4eea6130a93eb28de30a266d58b0f94c4a55662f00732a2

v2.0.2.8

1 year ago

This Lively update focuses on polishing the UI and improving the community translation process.

The translation work has been moved to Crowdin and feedback has been very positive, thanks to everyone who participated. You too can help Lively reach a wider audience! learn more: https://crowdin.com/project/lively-wallpaper

What's new in Lively v2.0.2.8:

  • New Eye Drop control for color picker. https://youtu.be/MXuu-UdxHQw
  • Completed translation for Vietnamese, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Italian, Dutch, French, German and Polish.
  • UI/UX improvements. Updated active wallpaper and screensaver dialogs. Adjusted spacing and translation strings. Replaced transparency effect with blur. New share menu.
  • Fixed "All process" pause algorithm which is not implemented being user selectable.
  • Fixed UI rendering issues when large number of wallpapers are installed.
  • Reduced installer size by 8%.
  • Updated .NET Core Desktop Runtime v6.0.7
  • Updated WindowsAppSDK v1.1.3
  • Updated dependencies.

Known issues:

Note (for those upgrading from v1.0):

SHA256: e563c77218725f614135fc66d73ec8f8fa45daf37942d207baabafa7163eb847