Release 7.0.0

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,3 +1,39 @@
+## 7.0.0
+⚠️ This is a major release which contains breaking API changes.
+### BREAKING CHANGE
+
+* Minimum required Dart SDK version to 2.18 (Flutter 3.3.0)
+* Xcode 15 is the min version
+* iOS 12 is the min version
+
+#### SDK Initialization Required
+* Use `FlutterBranchSdk.init()` method to initialize the SDK.
+
+Initialization must be called from `main` or at any time (for example after getting consent for GPDR).
+
+```dart
+  await FlutterBranchSdk.init(
+      useTestKey: false, enableLogging: false, disableTracking: false);
+```
+
+Check additional instructions in the README
+
+#### Deprecated / Removed
+
+* `FlutterBranchSdk.initSession()`. Use `FlutterBranchSdk.listSession()`.
+* Removed `setIOSSKAdNetworkMaxTime` method
+* Removed Facebook App Install Ads on iOS
+
+### Features
+
+* Issue #244 - Support for setting customer_event_alias for BranchEvent
+* Updated compile & target SDK to Android API 33.
+* Updated example app Android compileSdkVersion to 33.
+
+### Native SDK Updates
+
+* Updated included iOS SDK to 3.0.0 - [iOS Version History](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking-attribution/releases)
+
 ## 6.9.0
 ### Enhancement
 * Issue #244 - Support for setting customer_event_alias for BranchEvent
@@ -120,9 +156,7 @@
  ------------
 
 * Updated Native `Android` and `iOS` SDKs:
-
 	* Android Native SDK Update 5.1.0 - [Android Version History](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/android-branch-deep-linking-attribution/releases)
-
 	* iOS Native SDK Update 1.41.0 - [iOS Version History](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking-attribution/releases)
 
 ## 4.0.0

README.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Branch.io helps mobile apps grow with deep links that power referral systems, sh
 Supports Android, iOS and Web.
 
 * Android - Branch SDK Version >= 5.7.+ [Android Version History](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/android-branch-deep-linking-attribution/releases)
-* iOS - Branch SDK Version >= 2.2.+ [iOS Version History](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking-attribution/releases)
+* iOS - Branch SDK Version >= 3.0.+ [iOS Version History](https://github.com/BranchMetrics/ios-branch-deep-linking-attribution/releases)
 
 Implemented functions in plugin:
 
@@ -44,18 +44,26 @@ For details see:
 ### Android Integration
 
 Follow the steps on the page [https://help.branch.io/developers-hub/docs/android-basic-integration#configure-app](https://help.branch.io/developers-hub/docs/android-basic-integration#configure-app), session _**Configure app**_:
+
 * Add Branch to your `AndroidManifest.xml`
 
+-
+
 ### iOS Integration
 Follow the steps on the page [https://help.branch.io/developers-hub/docs/ios-basic-integration#configure-bundle-identifier](https://help.branch.io/developers-hub/docs/ios-basic-integration#configure-bundle-identifier), from session ```Configure bundle identifier```:
+
 * Configure bundle identifier
 * Configure associated domains
-* Configure entitlements
 * Configure Info.plist
-* Confirm app prefix
 
-> Note:  In `Info.plist`  not add `branch_key` `live` and `test` at the same time.<br />
-Use only `branch_key` and update as needed.
+#### NativeLink™ Deferred Deep Linking
+Use iOS pasteboard to enable deferred deep linking via Branch NativeLink™, which enables 100% matching on iOS through Installs.
+
+Follow the steps on the [page](https://help.branch.io/developers-hub/docs/ios-advanced-features#nativelink-deferred-deep-linking), session _**NativeLink™ Deferred Deep Linking**_,
+
+Note: Code implementation in Swift is not necessary. The plugin already implements the code, requiring only configuration on the Dashboard.
+
+-
 
 ### Web Integration
 
@@ -64,10 +72,10 @@ You need add Branch Javascript in your `web\index.html` at the top of your `<bod
 ```javascript
   <script>
     (function(b,r,a,n,c,h,_,s,d,k){if(!b[n]||!b[n]._q){for(;s<_.length;)c(h,_[s++]);d=r.createElement(a);d.async=1;d.src="https://cdn.branch.io/branch-latest.min.js";k=r.getElementsByTagName(a)[0];k.parentNode.insertBefore(d,k);b[n]=h}})(window,document,"script","branch",function(b,r){b[r]=function(){b._q.push([r,arguments])}},{_q:[],_v:1},"addListener applyCode autoAppIndex banner closeBanner closeJourney creditHistory credits data deepview deepviewCta first getCode init link logout redeem referrals removeListener sendSMS setBranchViewData setIdentity track validateCode trackCommerceEvent logEvent disableTracking".split(" "), 0);
-    branch.init('key_live_YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE');
+    branch.init('key_live_or_test_YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE');
   </script>
 ```
-Change `key_live_YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE` to match your [Branch Dashboard](https://dashboard.branch.io/account-settings/app)
+Change `key_live_or_test_YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE ` to match your [Branch Dashboard](https://dashboard.branch.io/account-settings/app)
 
 If `branch.init()` fails, all subsequent Branch methods will fail.
 
@@ -108,7 +116,7 @@ Full example `index.html`:
 <body>
   <script>
     (function(b,r,a,n,c,h,_,s,d,k){if(!b[n]||!b[n]._q){for(;s<_.length;)c(h,_[s++]);d=r.createElement(a);d.async=1;d.src="https://cdn.branch.io/branch-latest.min.js";k=r.getElementsByTagName(a)[0];k.parentNode.insertBefore(d,k);b[n]=h}})(window,document,"script","branch",function(b,r){b[r]=function(){b._q.push([r,arguments])}},{_q:[],_v:1},"addListener applyCode autoAppIndex banner closeBanner closeJourney creditHistory credits data deepview deepviewCta first getCode init link logout redeem referrals removeListener sendSMS setBranchViewData setIdentity track validateCode trackCommerceEvent logEvent disableTracking".split(" "), 0);
-    branch.init('key_live_YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE');
+    branch.init('key_live_or_test_YOUR_KEY_GOES_HERE');
   </script>
   <!-- This script installs service_worker.js to provide PWA functionality to
        application. For more information, see:
@@ -131,6 +139,31 @@ To use the plugin, add `flutter_branch_sdk` as a [dependency in your pubspec.yam
 
 ## How to use
 
+### Initializing
+
+To initialize Branch:
+
+```dart
+import 'package:flutter_branch_sdk/flutter_branch_sdk.dart';
+
+await FlutterBranchSdk.init(
+      useTestKey: false, enableLogging: false, disableTracking: false);
+```
+
+The optional parameters are:
+
+- *useTestKey* : Sets `true` to use the test `key_test_....` .Default value: false
+- *enableLogging* : Sets `true` turn on debug logging. Default value: false
+- *disableTracking*: Sets `true` to disable tracking in Branch SDK for GDPR compliant on start. Default value: false
+
+Initialization must be called from `main` or at any time, for example after getting consent for GPDR.
+
+To guarantee the success of this function, ensure you've called the below in the app's main function
+
+```dart
+WidgetsFlutterBinding.ensureInitialized();
+```
+
 ### Test Branch Integration
 Test your Branch Integration by calling:
 
@@ -182,14 +215,14 @@ Make sure to comment out or remove `validateSDKIntegration` in your production b
 To listen to the clicks on the deep link and retrieve the data it is necessary to add the code below:
 
 ```dart
-    StreamSubscription<Map> streamSubscription = FlutterBranchSdk.initSession().listen((data) {
+    StreamSubscription<Map> streamSubscription = FlutterBranchSdk.listSession().listen((data)  {
       if (data.containsKey("+clicked_branch_link") &&
           data["+clicked_branch_link"] == true) {
          //Link clicked. Add logic to get link data
          print('Custom string: ${data["custom_string"]}');
       }
     }, onError: (error) {
-		print('InitSesseion error: ${error.toString()}');
+		print('listSession error: ${error.toString()}');
     });
 ```
 
@@ -202,7 +235,10 @@ If you ever want to access the original session params (the parameters passed in
     Map<dynamic, dynamic> params = await FlutterBranchSdk.getFirstReferringParams();
 ```
 
+*Note: You must call this method on `iOS` to obtain installation data if the return of the `FlutterBranchSdk.listSession()` function is {+is_first_session: true, +clicked_branch_link: false}*
+
 ### Retrieve session (install or open) parameters
+
 These session parameters will be available at any point later on with this command. If no parameters are available then Branch will return an empty dictionary. This refreshes with every new session (app installs AND app opens).
 
 ```dart
@@ -510,13 +546,6 @@ Add key value pairs to all requests
 FlutterBranchSdk.setRequestMetadata(requestMetadataKey, requestMetadataValue);
 ```
 
-### Set time window (in Hours) for SKAdNetwork callouts (iOS only)
-By default, Branch limits calls to SKAdNetwork to within 72 hours after first install.
-
-```dart
-FlutterBranchSdk.setIOSSKAdNetworkMaxTime(24);
-```
-
 ### iOS 14+ App Tracking Transparency
 Starting with iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and tvOS 14.5, you’ll need to receive the user’s permission through the AppTrackingTransparency framework to track them or access their device’s advertising identifier. Tracking refers to the act of linking user or device data collected from your app with user or device data collected from other companies’ apps, websites, or offline properties for targeted advertising or advertising measurement purposes. Tracking also refers to sharing user or device data with data brokers.
 
@@ -580,83 +609,6 @@ print(status);
 
 See: [https://developer.apple.com/documentation/adsupport/asidentifiermanager/1614151-advertisingidentifier](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/adsupport/asidentifiermanager/1614151-advertisingidentifier)
 
-
-### Enable Logging
-Use the Branch test key instead of the live key.
-
-Logging is enabled by default in debug mode and disabled in release mode.
-
-To enable/disable logging update `INFO.PLIST` on `iOS` or `AndroidManifest.xml` on Android:
-
-For `iOS` add to `INFO.PLIST`:
-
-To disable:
-
-```swift
-	<key>branch_enable_log</key>
-	<false/>
-```
-
-To enable:
-
-```swift
-	<key>branch_enable_log</key>
-	<true/>
-```
-
-For `Android` add to `AndroidManifest.xml`:
-
-To disable:
-
-```java
-    <meta-data android:name="branch_enable_log"
-        android:value="false" />
-```
-
-To enable:
-
-```java
-    <meta-data android:name="branch_enable_log"
-        android:value="true" />
-```
-
-### Facebook App Install Ads
-
-Branch links can be used together with Facebook App Install Campaign ads, allowing you to track ad-driven installs on the Branch dashboard and deep link those new users directly to content the first time they open your app.
-
-Follow the instructions on the link
-<a href="https://help.branch.io/using-branch/docs/facebook-app-install-ads" target="_blank">https://help.branch.io/using-branch/docs/facebook-app-install-ads</a>.
-
-
-
-To read Facebook App Install deep links update `INFO.PLIST` on `iOS` or `AndroidManifest.xml` on `Android` as in the example:
-
-For `iOS` add to `INFO.PLIST`:
-
-```swift
-	<key>branch_enable_facebook_ads</key>
-	<true/>
-```
-** Deprecated on version 6.8.0 **
-For `Android` add to `AndroidManifest.xml`:
-
-```java
-    <meta-data android:name="branch_enable_facebook_ads"
-        android:value="true" />
-```
-
-Follow the instructions to  install Facebook Android / iOS SDK:
-
-`iOS`: 
-
-<a href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/ios/use-cocoapods" target="_blank">https://developers.facebook.com/docs/ios/use-cocoapods</a>
-
-`Android`: 
-
-<a href="https://developers.facebook.com/docs/android/getting-started" target="_blank">https://developers.facebook.com/docs/android/getting-started</a>
-
-
-
 # Getting Started
 See the `example` directory for a complete sample app using Branch SDK.
 

android/build.gradle

@@ -1,6 +1,13 @@
 group 'br.com.rsmarques.flutter_branch_sdk'
 version '1.0'
 
+def getPackageVersion() {
+    def props = new Properties()
+    file('../pubspec.yaml').withInputStream { props.load(it) }
+    println props.getProperty("version")
+    props.getProperty("version")
+}
+
 buildscript {
     repositories {
         google()
@@ -22,10 +29,14 @@ rootProject.allprojects {
 apply plugin: 'com.android.library'
 
 android {
-    //compileSdkVersion 31
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 21
-        compileSdk 31
+        compileSdk 33
+        buildConfigField("String", "FBRANCH_VERSION", "\"${getPackageVersion()}\"")
+    }
+
+    buildFeatures {
+        buildConfig = true
     }
 
     compileOptions {

android/src/main/java/br/com/rsmarques/flutter_branch_sdk/FlutterBranchSdkInit.java

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 public class FlutterBranchSdkInit {
     private static final String DEBUG_NAME = "FlutterBranchSDK";
     private static final String PLUGIN_NAME = "Flutter";
-    private static final String PLUGIN_VERSION = "6.9.0";
+    private static final String PLUGIN_VERSION = "7.0.0";
 
     public static void init(Context context) {
         ApplicationInfoHelper applicationInfoHelper = new ApplicationInfoHelper(context);
@@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ public static void init(Context context) {
         }
 
         // Branch object initialization
-        Branch.registerPlugin(PLUGIN_NAME, PLUGIN_VERSION);
         Branch.getAutoInstance(context);
     }
 }