Version 0.4.2 of MeshOS adds a handful of features that make day-to-day mesh operation more convenient. The highlights include a new scope system for channel organisation, predefined radio presets for common LoRa configurations, and several quality-of-life improvements across navigation, GPS detection, and the map view.
Scope System
The new Scope feature lets you define and manage scopes — essentially named contexts that can be assigned per channel. A scope indicator appears on individual messages and in the app bar, making it easy to see at a glance which context a conversation belongs to. This is particularly useful when multiple groups or operational areas share the same mesh network.
Community Radio Presets
A set of predefined radio presets is now available in the radio settings. These cover common LoRa parameter combinations used in the community, so you can quickly apply a known-good configuration without digging through individual settings. If you manually adjust any values after selecting a preset, the app will flag this — a handy reminder that you've diverged from the baseline.
Repeater Names in the Resend Dialog
When forwarding a message, the resend dialog now shows each repeater's name alongside its ID, together with signal bars and the SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) value. Previously only the raw ID was displayed, which made it difficult to identify the right repeater at a glance.
Path Controls in Room Chat
A new menu in the room chat screen lets you set or reset the path — the route a message takes through the mesh. This gives you direct control when troubleshooting connectivity or when you want to force a specific route for testing purposes.
GPS Detection and Notification Navigation
The GPS handling now properly distinguishes between a no-fix state (hardware present but no satellite lock) and no-hardware (no GPS device detected at all). Toggle reset is also supported. On the notification side, tapping a push notification now jumps directly to the relevant channel or DM (direct message) instead of just opening the app's home screen.
Light Mode Map Fix
In light mode, signal information in the repeater finder was previously unreadable due to low contrast. This has been corrected — signal bars and related details are now clearly visible regardless of the selected map theme.