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[Android] v10.0.3: Fixed barcode scanner

Dec 10, 2024

Some Android users were reporting problems with the barcode scannner, as in that it wasn’t scanning barcodes at all. We’ve been investigating and gathering reports from users through a Facebook post that we set up and learned that the problem happened on some specific devices only.


So far it was reported for:

  • Samsung Galaxy A13
  • Samsung Galaxy A23
  • Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus
  • Xiaomi Redmi 10C
  • OnePlus Nord N20 5G
  • Motorola Moto G 5g 2024
  • Motorola Moto g10
  • Motorola Moto G34 5G

The problem however did not happen on any of the Android devices we have laying around the office (and we have a LOT). Now what?

  • We went to a used electronics store nearby and we just purchased a Samsung Galaxy A23
  • CLZ AJ was instantly able to reproduce the scanning problem on the A23. Phew, that is at least step 1 towards a fix!
  • Then a tablet that we ordered happened to arrive: a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus, which turned out to show the same barcode scanning problem.
  • But… our Android developer CLZ Pim was working from home this week and he needed at least one problem device to be able to debug the problem.
  • So CLZ Syts and CLZ Alwin drove to CLZ Pim’s house to drop off the problem phone and tablet.
  • And today, first thing in the morning, CLZ Pim found and fixed the problem!
  • While he was at it, he was also able to improve the speed of the scanner a bit.
  • We created a version 10.0.3 update for the app, containing the fix. And that update is now live in the Play Store!

Another crisis averted! 🙂


Recent changes

v10.0: Add Comics by scanning the cover! Dec 04, 2024 Coming soon, CLZ Comics v10.0 : Add Comics by scanning the cover! Nov 29, 2024 [Android] v9.10.2 / [iOS] v9.10.3: Further tweaks to the app icon! Oct 16, 2024 v9.10: New app icon to fit our new company name and logo Oct 12, 2024 v9.9: Several improvements and fixes Sep 27, 2024 v9.8 Subscribe to CovrPrice as an In-App purchase, straight from the CLZ app Sep 19, 2024 v9.7.3 Further tweaks based on your feedback Sep 12, 2024 v9.7: Various improvements for Add Comics, Statistics and Main screen Sep 02, 2024 v9.6.2 New “search for…” suggestions when adding by Series or Issue Aug 08, 2024 v9.5: Improved barcode scanner, no more AUTO/EXT toggle! Jul 19, 2024 v9.4: Re-design of Pull List feature (and now called “NCBD”) Jul 03, 2024 v9.3: CLZ Comics is now free to use up to 250 comics Jun 04, 2024 v9.2: Improved “Updated Values” screen, after updating from CovrPrice May 16, 2024 v9.1 Use Edit Multiple to set Creators & Characters Mar 28, 2024 v9.0: Check Value / Collection Tabs / Issue Search and more! Nov 30, 2023 v8.10: Improvements for Search box and Hide Variants mode Nov 02, 2023 v8.9: Easier access to Manage Pick Lists tool Oct 25, 2023 v8.8: Pre-fill screen: Orange highlights and a Clear button Oct 16, 2023 v8.7.1: New in-app getting started tips Sep 14, 2023 v8.7.1: New in-app getting started tips Sep 13, 2023 v8.6: New Sync button on main screen Sep 06, 2023 v8.5: Modify the Creators and Character lists of your comic entries! Aug 21, 2023 v8.4: Use multiple folder levels May 21, 2023 v8.3: A new look for slabbed comics, plus 3 new slab-related fields Mar 06, 2023 v8.2: New report after Updating Key Info Jan 24, 2023

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