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+# AndroidIDE Version 2.6.0-beta Changelog
+
+This minor release fixes bugs while adding some necessary features and improvements.
+
+Thanks to all the people who have contributed to this release (including our [Crowdin translators](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/blob/dev/CROWDIN_CONTRIBUTORS.md)).
+
+## Important Note
+
+- We have new GitHub sponsors!
+  - [@Meisterqn](https://github.com/Meisterqn)
+  - [@esalessandrxx](https://github.com/esalessandrxx)
+- The AndroidIDE project is now supported by [DigitalOcean Open Source Sponsorship](https://www.digitalocean.com/open-source/credits-for-projects) program.
+
+## Additions
+
+- You can now select the build variant for each Android module in the project ([#223](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/223)).
+- Multiple application modules (`com.android.application`) in a project are now supported.
+- Support for static span colors has been added, allowing previewing the HEX colors in XML/Java/Kotlin files. If you have created a custom color scheme, you need to update your scheme according to [this commit](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/commit/ce4295b63e03e1506daad2f4cfd4b2a5c902d53c) (see the language scheme files) in order to enable this feature.
+- A new toggle has been added in preferences to enable/disable log receiver service.
+- New actions:
+  - `Disconnect logsenders`: Disconnects from all connected log senders at once.
+  - `Long select` (editor text action): Allows selecting long text efficiently without using the selection handle.
+  - `Launch app`: Launches the already installed application.
+- New preferences:
+  - Preference to enable/disable sticky scroll in the editor.
+  - Preference to automatically launch application after build & install.
+
+## Bug Fixes
+
+- Package installation sessions are not abandoned properly ([#1213](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1213)).
+- Fixed a bug related to the build tools version in templates. Thanks to [@MrIkso](https://github.com/MrIkso) ([#1220](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1220)) and [@Rafael2616](https://github.com/Rafael2616) ([#1243](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1243)).
+- 'Organize imports' action clears undo/redo history ([#1210](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1210)).
+- Files are not saved before project synchronization ([#1259](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1259)).
+- Options menu is not invalidated when closing files, resulting in NPE in `PreviewLayoutAction` ([#1176](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1176)). Thanks to [@FaSheep](https://github.com/FaSheep) ([#1251](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1251)).
+- 'Run tasks' dialog is not fully expanded on large screens ([#975](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/975)). Thanks to [@FaSheep](https://github.com/FaSheep) ([#1253](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1253)).
+- Fixed a bug where the project synchronization issues were not handled properly.
+- `layout` attribute in `<include>` tags is not preserved while inflating XML layouts ([#1214](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1214)).
+- Build tasks are run on the caller thread, occasionally causing the main thread to freeze ([#1268](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1268)).
+- `ClassCastException` while putting the app in the background ([#1208](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1208)).
+- Single-choice preferences are not dismissed when clicked outside. Thanks to [@Rafael2616](https://github.com/Rafael2616) ([#1311](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1311)).
+- NPE when executing `RedoAction` ([#1318](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1318)).
+- `Quick run` action is not shown when the IDE is resumed from the background ([#1314](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1314)).
+- Crash while creating new files if the file name is empty ([#1322](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1322)).
+- Last opened project is reset unnecessarily ([#1225](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1225)).
+- Unable to exit UI Designer activity in case of XML generation failures ([#1280](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1280)).
+- LogSender dependency is always `changing`, causing the Gradle configuration cache to always regenerate.
+- `IndexOutOfBoundsException` when checking for signature help ([#1380](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1380)).
+- NPE when trying to show error message for code action execution errors ([#1408](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1408)).
+
+## Improvements
+
+- The file tree has now been moved to the start (left) drawer.
+- The `Quick run` and `Cancel build` actions have now been merged into a single action.
+- Files are now read/saved asynchronously with progress bars.
+- Updated icon for 'Clear' action in bottom sheet. Thanks to [@Smooth-E](https://github.com/Smooth-E) ([#1404](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1404)).
+- Proper error messages are now shown for template creation failures ([#1276](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1276)).
+- Log receiver service is now started only when there is at least one client connected.
+- Kotlin script files now have distinguishable file icon ([#1140](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1140)). Thanks to [@FaSheep](https://github.com/FaSheep) ([#1252](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/issues/1252)).
+- Updated translations from Crowdin. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the [Crowdin translators](https://github.com/AndroidIDEOfficial/AndroidIDE/blob/dev/CROWDIN_CONTRIBUTORS.md) for their invaluable contributions.
+
+We believe that you'll have a delightful experience using AndroidIDE v2.6.0-beta!