--- title: Nile Nav Release Notes v1.4.0 slug: nile-nav-release-notes-v140 createdAt: 2025-11-28T09:49:14.511Z --- **Release Version: 1.4.0, Build \[154]** **Release Date:** Dec 8, 2025 With **Nile Nav v1.4.0**, setup and activation are now faster, more intuitive, and more reliable end-to-end. This release removes friction across **discovery, install, and activation** — so teams can move with speed, reduce troubleshooting, and complete jobs with confidence. It also introduces out-of-box activation support for the new siwtching platform **NSW100**, enabling a seamless turn-up from first power-on to final validation. ## What’s New | **Feature Name ** | **Feature Capability** | **User Benefit ** | | ---------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Bulk Port Management** | Site Discovery – Add, edit, and group ports by type and speed, including mixed-speed setups (e.g., 24×10 Gbps + 24×1 Gbps). | Faster, simpler, and consistent port setup across closets and assets. | | **Smart Device Update Workflow** | Activation – Auto-checks, applies, and validates updates with controlled reboots to ensure uniform firmware and config state. | Safer, smarter, and more efficient device updates during activation. | | **Rapid Device Clean-up** | Activation – BLE command–driven cleanup that resets the device, clears residual state, and reboots instantly. | Faster device prep with clean, ready-to-activate hardware. | | **Next-Gen BLE Device Connectivity** | Activation – Uses Serial Number–based BLE communication instead of BT MAC for unique, collision-free onboarding. Supports BLE 5.0 and NSW100. | Faster, more reliable BLE pairing with modern, stable connectivity. | | **Proactive Gateway Readiness Check** | Activation – Verifies switch uptime ≥5 minutes before pushing Gateway settings; blocks premature attempts with countdown and guided messaging. | Prevents failed Gateway configuration with intelligent, timing-aware checks. | | **Improved BLE Experience** | Activation – Enhanced BLE retry logic, stability handling, and error recovery. | More predictable, consistent, and frustration-free activation sessions. | | **Seamless NSW100 On-boarding** | Full installation and activation support for the new NSW100 switching platform, right out of the box. | Immediate, frictionless turn-up for NSW100 deployments. | Key Highlights -------------- ### 1. Accelerated Bulk Port Addition – Simplicity at Scale Configuring ports one by one is obsolete. Nile Nav now lets you add and organize ports in bulk, grouped by type and speed, at both the asset and closet levels. Setup becomes faster, cleaner, and dramatically more intuitive.** "S*ave time, reduce manual effort, and eliminate discovery errors."*** ### 2. Smarter Device Updates – One Flow, Total Confidence Device updates now run intelligently as part of activation. Nile Nav identifies what needs updating, applies it, manages reboots, and validates completion — all automatically. **"*Fewer steps, minimal manual touch, and consistent readiness every time.”*** ### 3. Rapid Device Refresh – Tap. Reset. Ready. Cleanup is now instant. With new BLE-based reset commands, Nav clears device state and reboots in seconds.***“Fast resets mean faster turnarounds.”*** ### 4. Next Gen BLE Connectivity Serial-Number–based BLE communication replaces older BT MAC pairing, delivering more reliable, collision-free activation, especially for NSW100.** "*More precise pairing, stronger reliability, and a noticeably smoother workflow.”*** ### 5. Proactive Device Readiness Checks — No More Failed Gateway Pushes Nile Nav now evaluates switch uptime before allowing settings to be pushed. If the device isn’t fully initialized, Nile Nav shows a friendly countdown and automatically resumes once ready. ***“No premature pushes, no failed attempts — just clean, predictable setup.”*** **** ## New Features & Enhancements Nile Nav 1.4.0 introduces new features and key enhancements that improve reliability, streamline workflows, and refine the overall user experience. The JIRAs below capture all updates included in this release: - MOB-2758: Bulk port addition at closet and asset level - MOB 2806: Next Gen BLE Connectivity with Serial Number based beaconing & BLE 5.0 Support - MOB-2864: Smart Device Update Workflow - MOB-2864: Rapid Device Clean-Up - MOB-2873: Restrict configuration push until switch is fully initialized - MOB-2792: Incorporated error handling in Wired survey and Deactivation module ## Bug Fixes This release includes a series of bug fixes that improve app stability, resolve user-reported issues, and ensure a smoother overall experience. The JIRAs below summarize all defects addressed in Nile Nav 1.4.0. - MOB-2959: Messaging Update for all non-GW NEs activation flow - MOB-2956: For NSW1000, update is not happening through Nav app for icos fix - MOB-2953: The app crashes automatically during a specific workflow - MOB-2947: The app is stuck in an infinite loop on the "Device Cleanup check in Progress" screen - MOB-2936: In the NSW200 activation flow, before select dongle don't enable "Next" button - MOB-2933: Remove "Device Update" for "Non-GW" devices - MOB-2927: Show only GW devices in Nile Gateway Setup Section of task view - MOB-2926: Auto-navigate after settings pushed successfully while coming from edit settings on activation in-progress screen - MOB-2925: Remove extra screen navigation while edit setting from activation in progress screen - MOB-2924: Unable to activate all AP models with Bluetooth connection error - MOB-2923: App displays a "Serial Number Mismatch" error during a specific troubleshooting flow - MOB-2922: Nav app cannot connect or pair with the switch via Bluetooth - MOB-2920: During NSW100 troubleshoot, Nav app unable to connect/pair with the switch - MOB-2919: If scanning wrong (neighbour NE) QR code, app shows no warning and pairs with the wrong NE - MOB-2912: Even with quick FR, app still takes 6–7 minutes waiting time before navigation - MOB-2910: Device not marked completed after tapping "Unbox Next Device" - MOB-2558: Ethernet Connection – Interconnection Card still displayed after closet deletion ## How to Update Get Nile Nav v1.4.0 on app store & play store. If already installed, update to latest version when prompted and start enjoying faster, smarter workflows today. ## Useful Links - [Previous Release Notes (v1.3.0)](https://partnerdocs.nilesecure.com/nile-nav-release-notes-v130) - [Nile Partner Documentation](https://partnerdocs.nilesecure.com/) User Recommendations -------------------- - We highly recommend updating the application to utilize the new features, which include enhanced performance and improved security. Please report any issues encountered with the application using the “Report a Bug” feature within the app.