Maintenance Policy

Moving Forward with OneBoxN

During this transition, we’ll continue to address issues according to our published support tiers. We’ll also work to bring obox’s features and sing-box configuration compatibility into alignment, helping prepare for the move to OneBoxN.

After maintenance for OneBox and OneBoxM ends, OneBoxN will provide ongoing lifecycle support within the platform coverage and lifecycle policy published here. Our commitment to a stable experience and continued support carries forward in OneBoxN. By developing the client and network core together, we aim to resolve issues more directly and deliver a more reliable, efficient experience on every platform.

1. OneBoxN: Native Client

OneBoxN is a commercial client developed by OneOh Cloud LLC. The N stands for Native. Each version uses native components for its platform: Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS.

OneBoxN uses obox, our network core developed in Rust. Designing the client and core together reduces architectural layers and bridging overhead between technology stacks, with the aim of lowering CPU usage and improving energy efficiency.

License and Privacy

OneBoxN uses a proprietary, non-open-source commercial license, distinct from OneBox’s Apache 2.0 license and OneBoxM’s GPLv3 license. All three clients follow the same privacy policy.

Platform support and minimum system requirements

Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS all receive primary support. Within each version’s supported lifecycle, we actively test new releases, maintain each version, and prioritize issues that affect everyday use.

• iOS

  iOS 18 or later.

• macOS

  macOS 14 or later.

• Windows

  Windows 10 or later, build 16299 (version 1709) or higher.

• Android

  Android 9 or later, API level 28 or higher.

Support Lifecycle Policy

OneBoxN follows the same lifecycle support policy. The shorter of the OS vendor’s official support window and the development toolchain’s support window applies. When either the OS version or its toolchain reaches the end of official support, we also end maintenance for that OS version. Paid extended maintenance programs, such as Windows ESU, are excluded.

The requirements above describe the minimum environment needed to run the client. Maintenance coverage for a specific OS version depends on this lifecycle support policy.

Internal Performance Tests

2. OneBox: Open-Source Desktop Client

OneBox is a cross-platform desktop GUI application built on the open-source sing-box kernel. Source code is available at github.com/OneOhCloud/OneBox.

License

Platform Support Tiers

• macOSPrimary Support

  Highest priority. All new features are first implemented and validated on macOS. Bug fixes are addressed promptly.

• WindowsCommunity Support

  Bug reports from users and the community are accepted and reviewed. Some issues may not be fixable due to Windows system complexity. Core functionality works normally.

• UbuntuExperimental Support

  Best-effort support. Non-core functionality is not guaranteed. Only LTS releases within the standard 5-year support window are supported.

System vendor dates below describe the operating system’s support window, not an extension of OneBox maintenance. Support for each version ends at the earliest of its OS support deadline, its toolchain support deadline, or December 31, 2027.

macOS Versions

OneBox maintains alignment with Apple’s officially supported major macOS versions (typically the latest three). Reference: Apple security releases

Windows Versions

OneBox follows the Microsoft official support lifecycle. Windows 10 reached end-of-life on October 14, 2025; support was dropped simultaneously. Current recommended version: Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2. Reference: Microsoft Lifecycle Policy

Ubuntu Versions

Only LTS releases within the standard 5-year support window are supported (Ubuntu Pro ESM extended maintenance is excluded). Reference: Ubuntu release cycle

Support Lifecycle Policy

• Only officially supported LTS versions are covered — paid extended maintenance programs (e.g., Ubuntu Pro ESM, Windows ESU) are excluded.
• Support windows are aligned with the shorter of: the OS vendor’s official LTS support window, or the toolchain (compiler, runtime) support window.
• Once an OS version or its toolchain reaches end of official support, OneBox simultaneously drops support — no backport bug fixes will be provided.

3. OneBoxM: Open-Source Mobile Client

OneBoxM is a cross-platform mobile GUI application built on React Native, deeply integrating the sing-box kernel at the mobile platform layer. Source code is available at github.com/OneOhCloud/OneBoxRN.

License

Platform Support Tiers

• iOSPrimary Support

  Highest priority. All new features are first implemented and validated on iOS. Bug fixes are addressed promptly.

• AndroidCommunity Support

  Bug reports from users are accepted and reviewed. Android fragmentation means some issues may be difficult to reproduce or fix. Core functionality works normally.

OneBoxM continues to follow its existing OS and toolchain support policy. Maintenance for each version ends at the earliest of those support deadlines or December 31, 2027.

iOS Versions

OneBoxM follows Apple’s official major iOS support window. iOS support lifetime is tied to device hardware support, typically 5–7 years. Reference: Apple security releases

Android Versions

Android lacks a unified official LTS policy. OneBoxM supports versions within Google’s active Android Security Bulletin coverage. Reference: Android Security Bulletins

Support Lifecycle Policy

• Support scope is based on Apple / Google official security bulletin coverage.
• The shorter of the OS vendor’s support window or the toolchain support window applies.
• Once a version loses official vendor support, OneBoxM simultaneously drops support for that version.

4. Support Overview

Primary Support

Active release validation and priority bug fixes within the product’s maintenance period.

Community Support

Responds to user and third-party feedback; fixes not guaranteed.

Experimental Support

Best-effort; non-core features not guaranteed.

5. Reference Links

• OneBox on GitHub
• Windows Lifecycle
• OneBoxM on GitHub
• Ubuntu Release Cycle
• iOS security releases
• macOS security releases
• Android security bulletins