[ssh_x509] SecureBox Pro 4.4.0

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Hi,

Actual release is 4.4.0 as was requested change in used foreground service permission.

Regards,
Roumen Petrov


На 28.12.25 г. в 12:24, ssh_x509 at roumenpetrov.info написа:
> Hello,
> 
> Android applications are published to Google Play Store. SecureBox pass review is available for installation while PRO still wait it.
> Both are packaged with PKIX-SSH 17.2.2, and ldns 1.9.0.
> 
> 
> Remark: The minimum supported release is Android 4.1 (API level 16) for both applications.
> 
> 
> About "16 KB page size for 64-bit binaries". Currently is reverted as build process needs additional review.
> Unfortunately SecureBox 3.2.0 and SecureBox Pro 4.2.0 cannot be used on 64-bit devices if Android version is before Android 15 (API level 35).
> Note that first 64-bit Android in Android 5 (API level 21).
> 
> These release are packaged with OpenSSL 1.1.1*. To ensure compatibility with minimum API level, build uses Android NDK r21*.
> For 64-bits Android is used a linked flags as Android documentation recommends. This flag should avoid linked bugs in NDK r22 or lower.
> Side effect - binaries could be loaded only on Android 15 (API level 35) or higher.
> 
> 
> OpenSSL 3 (3.5.4) is packaged with SecureBox 3.3.0 and SecureBox Pro 4.3.0. The build process use NDK r23.
> Such upgrade requires modification OpenSSL build script to allows override of compiler as for lower NDK.
> Override is required to ensure compatibility with minimum supported API level. Lets do not discuss why OpenSSL build issue is still not resolved yet.
> In consequence only one issue should be resolved to ensure compatible binaries for API level 16.
> The build process for 64-bits still uses proposed linked flags.
> The side effect is the same.
> 
> 
> I'm sorry, I'm noticing this too late i.e., these days.
> 
> Additional tests shows that this linked flags, may be, is needless for NDK r23. Review of build settings, rebuild of binaries, and tests on various 64-bit Android releases are in progress.
> 
> On success will be published new "rebuild" releases.
> Another prerequisite is SecureBox Pro to pass review as publication process may not allow new request when exist pending(in progress) one.
> 
> 
> Stay tuned,
> Roumen Petrov
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