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EchoKey 2.1.8 – Settings, hotkeys & Auto-PTT fixes

EchoKey · published 5 Jul 2026, 23:13 UTC

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EchoKey 2.1.8 – Hotfix

This update fixes issues some users saw after updating from Steam, especially lost hotkeys, incomplete settings, and sound hotkey behavior with Auto-PTT enabled.

Settings after updates

Hotkeys, profiles, and preferences are restored more reliably from backups and legacy config folders when an update changes paths or data layout.

Sound hotkeys

Assigned hotkeys are less likely to disappear after an update; stale paths are migrated and reconciled automatically where possible.

Auto-PTT + hotkeys

Sound hotkeys work correctly while Auto-PTT is active.
“Play once” and other behavior modes restart as expected instead of continuing the previous playback.

Hold mode

Very quick taps no longer play the full sound.
Playback only continues while the key is held and stops on release (with fade if configured).

Profiles

Delete, archive, and restore behave more consistently.
The UI updates immediately without requiring a restart.

Stability

Safer startup handling for settings saves so empty or partial configs are not written over richer backups.

Thank you for using EchoKey — if anything looks off after the update, use Report a bug or the Contact page for general questions.

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