SamhiqMialer v2.9

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SamhiqMialer v2.8

Full Changelog: https://github.com/samhiq/SamhiqMailer/compare/v2.7...v2.8

SamhiqMialer v2.7

📝 Release Notes - Samhiq Mailer Pro

📦 Version 2.7 – July 2025

Major PyQt Upgrade Release

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✨ New Features

• 🔁 Full PyQt5 GUI Rewrite
  Replaced entire Tkinter UI with a modern PyQt5 interface for better performance and cross-platform compatibility.

• 📂 Attachments Support
  Add one or more files per email using the 📎 “Add Attachments” button.

• 📤 Real-time Log Bar
  SMTP events, errors, successes, connection logs, attachment info—all appear in a live read-only log console.

• 📊 Progress Bar
  See sending status visually in the UI.

• 📁 Excel Import
  Bulk email import from .xlsx files, supporting columns: Email, Name.

• 📬 Feedback Tab
  Users can now send direct feedback to the developer from within the app.

• 🔔 Notifications Tab
  Fetches live announcements or changelogs from the internet using GitHub-hosted JSON.

• ⚙️ Dynamic SMTP Settings
  You can configure SMTP settings manually for:

  • Gmail
  • Zoho
  • Outlook
  • Custom (any SMTP server)

• 📥 Manual Email Entry
  Send to one recipient manually without Excel if needed.

• 🔄 Auto-Updater
  App checks for updates, downloads new .exe, and restarts automatically via a batch script.

• 🔐 Secure Draft Folder (future use)
  drafts/ folder created for saving future versions of mail templates or drafts.

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🛠 Improvements

• Optimized sending loop with auto-retry support (3 attempts per recipient)
• HTML email formatting retained with inline replacements for {name}, {sender_name}, {date}, {time}
• Config saved in user_config.json with better reliability
• Rich UI using icons, better spacing, Qt styling

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🐞 Fixes (from v2.6)

• Excel import crash for empty rows
• No log visibility in the old version
• Feedback emails sometimes failed silently
• Progress bar not updating after attachments
• UI freeze during email sending (now runs in a thread-safe way)

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🔮 Coming Soon

• Draft template save/load
• Retry summary with error logs
• Multi-account switching
• OAuth-based login for Gmail (for secure logins without app passwords)

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👤 Developer Info

Md Sameer Iqbal (Samhiq)
📍 Saharsa, Bihar
📧 [email protected]
🌐 GitHub - samhiq

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This version marks the transition to a professional-grade desktop mailing tool using PyQt. Thank you for supporting!

SamhiqMailer v2.6

💌 Samhiq Mailer v2.6 – Windows EXE Release

Samhiq Mailer is a powerful, professional email automation tool designed for organizations, marketers, and businesses. The v2.6 update delivers refined usability, performance, and a polished interface — now available as a standalone Windows .exe application.

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🚀 What’s New in Version 2.6

✅ Fixed Message Body Sizing

• Adjusted and consistent sizing for HTML message area.
• Better layout for long emails and tag-rich templates.

🎨 Enhanced User Interface

• Updated GUI design with smooth, modern elements.
• Improved padding, colors, and control alignment.

🛠️ Bug Fixes from User Feedback

• Resolved issues with tab display and layout resizing.
• Fixed tooltip text overflow and minor UI glitches.
• Optimized loading of Inbox and Notification tab.

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📢 Samhiq Mailer v2.2 – Release Notes

📢 Samhiq Mailer v2.2 – Release Notes

Release Date: 26-06-2025
Version: 2.2
Developed by: Md Sameer Iqbal (Samhiq)

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🚀 What's New in v2.2

🎯 Dynamic Tag Personalization (New!)

Now you can write smarter, personalized emails using dynamic placeholders:

Tag Used	Description
{name}	Recipient's Name from Excel or input form
{date}	Current Date in DD-MM-YYYY format
{time}	Current Time in HH:MM:SS format
{sender_name}	Your configured organization or sender name

➡️ These tags will be automatically replaced at send time for each recipient, enabling truly personalized bulk emails.

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🧪 Sample Test Message (for Users)

You can paste this message in the message body to test tag replacement:

Hello {name} 👋,

This is a test email sent on {date} 📅 at {time} ⏰ using Samhiq Mailer 🚀 by {sender_name} 🧑‍💻.
If you're seeing this message correctly with all placeholders replaced, it means the dynamic tags are working perfectly ✅.

Regards,
{sender_name}

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✨ Enhanced UI & UX

📧 Mailer Tab

• Redesigned message body input with:
  • Better font
  • Emoji support
  • HTML-friendly formatting
• Supports writing either plain text or HTML-formatted messages.
• Improved status bar and progress bar for sending emails.

🧾 Excel Import

• Enhanced import accuracy.
• Displays proper name/email mapping even if name is missing.

🔔 Notifications Tab (Redesigned)

• Structured layout using icons, date, and message.
• Added "Refresh Notifications" button.
• Notification logs are now easier to read and spaced well.

💬 Feedback Tab

• Removed email field, added Mobile Number field.
• Submission now shows confirmation popup.
• Fully styled HTML feedback sent to developer.

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🔐 SMTP & Configuration

• Easy configuration of:

  • Sender Email
  • App Password
  • SMTP Server & Port
  • Sender / Organization Name

• Credentials saved locally in user_config.json.

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🔄 Update Mechanism (Restored)

• Reintroduced Check for Updates button.
• Downloads and installs latest .exe with auto-restart.
• Clean batch script handles update process.

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✅ Bug Fixes & Stability

• Resolved: Email formatting issue (was rendering in a single line).
• Fixed: Feedback not sending on some SMTP configurations.
• Improved: Retry mechanism when sending fails (3 attempts).
• Fixed: Attachment corruption in rare cases.
• Better error messages throughout the application.

v2.1

🚀 Samhiq Mailer v2.1 - Major Update

✨ What's New:

• 🔔 Enhanced Notifications Tab

  • Improved layout and readability
  • More vibrant styling and better font rendering
  • Cleaner formatting with visible dates and structure

• 💬 Improved Feedback Tab

  • Supports mobile number field only (email removed)
  • Popup confirmation after successful submission
  • Visual button icons with text

• 📥 Auto Update Improvements

  • Now displays your current version clearly when up-to-date
  • Update logic optimized for clarity and reliability

• 🎨 UI Enhancements

  • Notifications now wrap long text neatly
  • Better emoji compatibility
  • Improved color scheme for a cleaner look

🛠 Fixes & Improvements:

• Cleaned up update messages
• Refined error handling during update and feedback
• Code refactor for better stability

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Thanks to all users for their valuable feedback and feature requests — we’re actively listening and improving based on what you need!

✅ Stay tuned for more exciting updates in upcoming versions.

v1.9

📢 Samhiq Mailer v1.9 – Release Notes

✨ New Features

🔔 Notifications Tab

• Now view official updates, announcements, and developer notes directly inside the app.
• Auto-fetches messages from GitHub; includes a manual Refresh Notifications button.

💬 Feedback Tab

• Submit your suggestions, issues, or appreciation directly from the app.
• Form includes:
  • Name
  • Mobile Number
  • Message Box
• After submission, a success popup confirms receipt by the developer.

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🔄 Update to v1.9 to enjoy a more interactive and connected mailing experience.

Samhiq Mailer v1.8

📦 Samhiq Mailer v1.8 — Release Notes

Release Date: June 24, 2025

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✨ New Features

• 🔖 Sender/Organization Name Support
  You can now set a sender name (e.g., your company or brand name), which appears in both the email header and inside the content for professional communication.

• 📤 Dynamic Email Personalization
  Use {name} and {sender_name} inside your subject or body to personalize each message automatically for every recipient.

• 🧾 Updated Email Settings Panel
  The configuration dialog now includes a "Sender Name" field alongside your email and app password input.

• 🎨 Improved HTML Email Template
  The email layout has been enhanced to include your sender name in the header area, creating a consistent and polished appearance.

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🐞 Bug Fixes

• ✅ Fixed: Occasional crash when importing Excel files with missing rows.
• ✅ Fixed: Retry mechanism now handles SMTP errors more robustly.
• ✅ Fixed: Manual recipient fields now validate properly before sending.
• ✅ Fixed: Progress bar updates more accurately even on slower machines.
• ✅ Fixed: Compatibility improvements with Gmail and Outlook’s latest security/app password policies.

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⚠️ Important Notes

• Windows Defender SmartScreen Warning
  Since the .exe is not digitally signed yet, Windows Defender may show a SmartScreen alert.
  👉 Click "More info" → "Run anyway" to continue — the application is completely safe.

• Auto-Update System
  Samhiq Mailer checks for new versions automatically at launch.
  If an update is available, it downloads and installs itself without affecting your saved config or data.

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📞 Support & Contact

📧 For help, business use, or technical support: [email protected]
🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/samhiq/SamhiqMailer

🚀 Thank you for using Samhiq Mailer — now even more powerful and professional for business-grade email campaigns.

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Samhiq Mailer v1.7

📦 Samhiq Mailer v1.7 – Release Notes

Release Date: June 2025
Version: 1.7
Developed by: Md Sameer Iqbal (Samhiq)

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🚀 What's New in v1.7

🔧 Major Improvements

• ✅ Enhanced Update System
  The auto-update logic has been fully optimized for faster and more reliable downloads. Now handles restarts more smoothly after updates.

• ✅ Improved Folder Setup Validation
  The software now validates if it is running from the correctly named folder (SamhiqMailer) and provides better instructions if not.

• ✅ New Email Header Branding
  Replaced the "Samhiq Mailer" branding in email headers with more user-friendly text like Official Communication to maintain professionalism for public or business use.

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🎨 UI and UX Enhancements

• ✅ Cleaner Log Area
  Email logs now show improved emoji markers (✅, ❌) for clarity and professionalism.

• ✅ Refined HTML Email Design
  The message template now includes better layout and personalization using {name} and {content} variables.

• ✅ Custom Subject & Recipient Fields
  Manual input fields were refined for better usability alongside Excel import.

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🔐 Security & Privacy

• ✅ Email credentials stored locally in a JSON file and never sent online. App password required for Gmail and other providers with 2FA.
• ✅ Added Privacy Note in README.md
  Clear explanation of how credentials are handled, plus guidance on Defender SmartScreen prompt.

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🛡️ Known Warnings (Please Read)

• ❗ Windows Defender SmartScreen Alert
  Since the app is not digitally signed, Windows may show a warning.
  👉 Click More Info → Run Anyway to proceed.
  This is safe and expected for unsigned .exe files.

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📥 Download

Download latest release here:
👉 SamhiqMailer.exe v1.7

Please make sure to place the .exe in a folder named SamhiqMailer to ensure the auto-update system works properly.

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💡 Reminder

• 📁 Recommended folder name: SamhiqMailer
• 📝 Excel format: Column A = Email, Column B = Name
• 🔄 Update anytime via 🆕 Check for Updates button
• 🧠 Use {name} in your message to auto-personalize

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🧑‍💻 Developer

Md Sameer Iqbal (Samhiq)
📧 [email protected]
🌐 GitHub

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© 2025 Samhiq — All rights reserved.

Samhiq Mailer v1.6

✅ New in v1.6:

• Fixed auto-update loop bug
• Progress bar for update download
• Auto launch configuration tab if not configured
• Stability and speed improvements

Full Changelog: https://github.com/samhiq/SamhiqMailer/compare/v1.5...v1.6