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NEWS From Loop and Learn
Apple Security-Related Updates
FreeAPS Time Zone Bug
Omnipod Dash
Project Anubis
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URGENT: Apple Security-Related Updates
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On March 31, Apple released iOS 15.4.1 and macOS 12.3.1, as well as OS updates for iPad and Watch, These are important security updates.
If you are using macOS Monterey, you should update both your mac and iPhone. There is no need to rebuild Loop/FreeAPS.
If your mac is not capable of running macOS Monterey, DO NOT UPDATE your iPhone to iOS 15.4.1 because it will render you unable to rebuild Loop.
Be sure that Install iOS Updates feature on your iPhone is off. Click on iPhone Settings/ General/ Software Update.
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It's Time to Rebuild FreeAPS
Time Zone Bug has been cured!!
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If you're a FreeAPS user, there is no doubt that you've been bitten by the Time Zone Bug or taken extra care when you travel across time zones or shift from winter to summer time.
The Time Zone Bug occurs when users' pumps' and iPhones' time zones were out of synch and they look at or change their ISF settings. If this has happened to you, then you know that your FreeAPS app immediately crashes and rebuilding FreeAPS does not help.
Finally, there's a cure for the Time Zone Bug - it's a simple rebuild using the updated FreeAPS code. Just click on the Build Select Script link below to get this updated code. Our special thanks to everyone who contributed to this effort!!
Our recommendation is to rebuild FreeAPS before you experience the next switch from winter to summer time, which was March 13 in the US, March 27 in Europe, and is April 3 for our Australian members.
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Omnipod Dash ®
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There is lots of excitement within the Looping Community about Dash® pods. Both Loop-Dev and FreeAPS-Dev have now integrated Dash® pods. Both are still in beta testing and are in a state of continuous bug fixes and refinements.
Who SHOULD NOT move to Dash® ?
- Children,
- Those on a low total daily dose. Just like the Eros®, the Dash® manual contains the following warning: "Insulin sensitive patients should be aware that the accuracy of the device below 1U is ±0.05 units. For a dose of 0.05 units the actual bolus delivered may be as low as 0.00 units or as high as 0.10 units.", and
- Those who rely on a mentor or FB for tech support. This is important: if you run into trouble building or operating Dev, it is unlikely that you'll get timely support because the people in the best position to help you are busy working on bug fixes and refinements.
Who COULD move to Dash®?
Adults who
- Are proficient builders,
- Are happy to rebuild when a bug fix is published,
- Understand there may be brief periods when a build might fail while updates are being pushed,
- Are willing to check Zulip to see announcements about recent changes,
- Can closely monitor their Loop app, and
- Can report any bugs or issue.
For more information about the Loop-Dev branch, how to build the Dev branches, and to follow along in Zulip, please click the links below. Loop and Learn was very fortunate to have a few of the developers speak to us about the Dash® implementation and what's coming in Loop and FreeAPS. If you missed this exciting event, click on the Open Mic Night links.
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Project Anubis
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This is what 355 used Dexcom G6® transmitters look like immediately before they're shipped off to Project Anubis in Australia.
Project Anubis will refurbish these transmitters with a new, long-lasting battery (which can be replaced with a little effort) and reprogram them so that they last 180 days and only need a 50 minute warm-up.
Anyone can purchase these Anubis transmitters, and there are distribution points across the globe. The goal is to make sure those who are needing transmitters can get them at low cost and long life.
You can help Project Anubis by saving your used transmitters and sending them to one of the distribution points. Distribution points can be found on the Followers of Anubis FB group.
To learn more about Project Anubis, click on the links below.
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Pro Tip
Rebooting or powering off your iPhone should be your last resort for troubleshooting. There is an issue that can occur under unknown conditions where Loop/ FreeAPS/ FreeAPSX can revert to a previous state after reboot or power off. This can include symptoms such as Loop/ FreeAPS/ FreeAPSX indicating a Pod is expired or share credentials returning even though they were previously removed. There could be other settings that revert to a previous point in time. The exact cause is still under investigation. If this occurs, you will have to replace your current pod. There is no way to recover the active Pod. You can read more about this issue in the link below.
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