Release notes

The release of the SPI client library may be staggered across software language. You can find a link to the latest release below:

JavaScript — @mx51/spi-client-js
.NET — SPIClient
Java — spi-client-java
iOS — SPIClient-iOS

You can download the sample application’s code by clicking the link below.

SPI sample application

Also, here is the latest sample POS:

Espresso POS

Version 2.9

Major Release Notes

Version 2.9 for JavaScript and .NET add support for additional EFTPOS test devices.

SPI Library	Library Version	Release Notes
JavaScript	v2.9.11	- Log pairing instance identifiers
	v2.9.10	- Log the current state of the SPI library when it is disconnected from the terminal - Increase the cancellation timeout to 25 seconds - Reset the cancellation timeout when the SPI library receives a “get transaction” response
	v2.9.9	- Test mode logic enhancement to accept additional values
	v2.9.8	- Reduced the SPI library reconnection attempt from 3 to 1.5 seconds - Security and stability enhancements
	v2.9.6	- Convert SPI JS to Typescript
	v2.9.4	- Fixed a key rolling issue which caused a HMAC error with paired terminals
	v2.9.2	- Fixed Pay at table issue - Fixed issue of confirmation code not appearing in Spice during pairing - Added CM5 to no-printer terminal list for SPI Libraries - Fixed security vulnerabilities auto-created PRs (Bundle them up together and open as one commit)
.NET	v2.9.7	- Fixed a false response issue with transactions requiring signatures for classic terminals (Verifone VX690 & e355)
	v2.9.6	- Security and stability enhancements
	v2.9.5	- Fixed SPI .NET reporting incorrect version
	v2.9.4	- Callback functions will run asynchronously to ensure WebSocket communications between the library and terminal are not impacted, improving connection stability
	v2.9.3	- The folder where the SPI log file is stored can now be configured
	v2.9.1	- Updated DeviceHelper class in order to return different error code - Created _getConnectionAddress() function for _resetConn functionality - Added TransactionReportHelper functionality into Spi class
iOS	v2.9.3	- Added pos_ref_id for Signature Accept and Decline messages - Improved memory efficiency by using weakSelf to prevent retention cycles - Security, stability and performance enhancements
	v2.9.1	- Port forwarding added to enable pairing for Android terminals - The Type definition typedef for DeviceAddressResponseCodeDeviceError was changed to DeviceAddressResponseCodeServiceError
	v2.9.0	- Removed SPIDeviceInfoTests (tests fix)
JAVA	v2.9.8	- Delay broadcasting SPI connection status and transaction flow events until SPI is correctly initialised - Security & stability enhancements
	v2.9.7	- Added pos_ref_id for Signature Accept and Decline messages
	v2.9.6	- Removed an unused dependency causing a POS build error
	v2.9.5	- Fixed a port forwarding bug that caused pairing to fail for one of the available payment providers
	v2.9.1	- Port forwarding added to enable pairing for Android terminals
	v2.9.0	- Removed sample pos from current codebase - Azure pipeline configuration updates - Created services HttpBaseService, AnalyticsService, and DeviceAddressService - Created TransactionReport functionality - Added related tests - Modified Pay at table logic for better handling with pair connected status

Version 2.8.1

.NET Only:

Invalid Serial Number is Returning Wrong Error for AAR
Library Does not Recover after a Network Disconnection
Runtime Error when Network is Disconnected

Version 2.8.0

Major feature release (no work required):

Allow library to pair with IP address only - Non-Browser based POS.
Auto address resolution to be maintained within SPI
Auto pairing confirmation internalised
Internal connection change
Transaction status message update
Get Transaction to replace Get Last Transaction
Large number of bug fixes

This release includes additional development work when upgrading: Upgrading to SPI 2.8

Version 2.6.5

.NET Pay at table release only

BillPaymentFlowEnded subscription changed to optional

Version 2.6.3

Minor feature release:

EFTPOS IP address and PosID validation added
Reduced number of retried before Auto Address Resolution
Increased HTTP Timeout for auto address resolution

Version 2.6.1

Minor feature release:

Auto address resolution enhancements
Reduced re-connect timeout from 5 to 2 seconds
Settlement timeout bug fix (Unknown result)

Pay at table

All Pay at table configuration settings set to false
Table_id length limited to 20 character

Potential required change:

Pay at table configuration being set to false may require development work to POS settings

Version 2.6

Minor feature release:

Pay at table enhancements
Bug and stability fixes
Updates to sample POS

Version 2.5

Minor feature release:

Freeform receipt headers and footers extended to all payment types
Pay at table protocol update to allow for table locking
Request all open tables functionality for Pay at table

This release includes additional development work when upgrading: Upgrading to SPI 2.5

Version 2.4

Major feature release:

Auto Address Resolution
Receipt header and footer formatting enhancements
Surcharging from POS functionality
WSS support for browser-based POS serving over HTTPS

This release includes additional development work when upgrading: Upgrading to SPI 2.4

Version 2.3

Minor internal functionality release:

Allows POS to report version information to the EFTPOS terminal
- POS software version
- POS vendor ID / POS name
- SPI library
- SPI library version
- Other information (browser version, OS version, etc.)
Transaction cancel enhancements
Freeform receipt headers and footers for purchase transactions

This release includes additional development work when upgrading: Upgrading to SPI 2.3

Version 2.1

Major feature release:

Terminal-based printing
Pay at table
Tipping
Cashout
Settlement inquiry
MOTO transactions
POS reference ID (enhances reliability and recovery)
Pre-authorisation
- Open
- Completion
- Cancellation
- Verify
- Topup
- Extend
- Partial Cancellation

Version 2.0

First major release and includes support for the below features:

IP address-based pairing
Purchase transactions
Refund transactions
Settlement requests
Get last transactions (used to confirm the outcome of the previous transaction)