Softclient for Android 7.0.9 Release Notes

This document provides a summary of new features, support information, and upgrade instructions in this FortiFone Softclient for Android 7.0.9 release, build 207.

Special notices

• Bluetooth connectivity is supported in most vehicles.
• Smart watches are not supported currently.

Supported platforms

FortiVoice phone system and FortiVoice Cloud support the FortiFone Softclient for Android 7.0.9 release.

The FortiFone Softclient for Android 7.0.9 release has the following platform requirements:

• FortiVoice phone system using firmware version 7.0.8 GA and later.
• Operating system Android version 9.0 and later.

Upgrade information

To update to the latest FortiFone Softclient for Android release, visit the Google Play Store.

What's new

The following features are being introduced in the FortiFone Softclient for Android 7.0.9 release:

Chat

"Last seen" information is now available for chat contacts who are offline. Users can view this information in a chat conversation in the top bar of the app.

Video calling

Users can place and receive video calls. Administrators must enable the H.264 video codec in the FortiVoice GUI:

1. Go to Phone System > Profile > SIP > New > Mobile.

2. In the SIP Profile dialog, under Codec, add H.264 to the Video setting.

After the administrator has made this setting, when a user begins to enter a number in the dialpad of FortiFone Softclient for mobile, the video icon appears, allowing them to place a video call to the callee.

For more information, see the section Placing a call in the Softclient for Android 7.0.9 User Guide.

Resolved issues

The following issue is fixed in this release:

Bug ID: 1234894—No audio while mobile softclient is using IPv6 in SIP header/SDP.

For inquiries about specific issues, contact Fortinet Support.