Mobile Communications App 5.6.18 Release

Continuous Delivery 5.6.18 | Release to Production 30 Nov, 2021

Here's what the Blackboard Mobile Communications App 5.6.18 release includes:

  • Bug fixes
  • Updated feature

Bug fixes

  • There was a problem with the sponsor images being different on different devices. The sponsor images are now same for an ad on all devices.
  • Fixed an issue where ‘The School Café URL’ and the 'Go Fan- Event Tickets’ icons did not show up on the menu or didn’t work. These links now appear and load fine.
  • Fixed an issue where the top story gallery images did not load. The images on top story gallery now load fine.
  • Fixed an issue in loading and showing YouTube news.
  • Fixed an issue where the screen reader failed to read the icon names of various features in the School District menu.
  • Fixed an issue where the BB district app either started to hang or crash repeatedly when users tried to sign in using Facebook through the Student Info settings. Users can now sign in using Facebook without any issues.
  • Fixed an issue where the BB district app either started to hang or crash repeatedly when users tried to sign in using third-party account through the Student Info settings. Users can now sign in using third-party account without any issues.

Updated features

  • Android 12 users can add an event to their device from the MCA Calendar using “Add to device calendar” button on the event details screen. 
  • Android 12 users can view the Superintendent information from the superintendent bio. 

End of release notes