Refactor DataLocationResolver to centralize data path resolution (ResolveLauncherDataPath, ResolveDesktopDataPath, ResolveConfigPath, ResolveLauncherLogsPath, ResolveLauncherStatePath) and replace usages of the previous ".launcher" layout with a "Launcher" folder. Update API: LoadConfig/SaveConfig reorganized and ApplyLocationChoice now accepts an optional custom path and migration flag; migration logic updated accordingly. Update dependent services and views (Logger, DeploymentLocator, UpdateEngineService, OobeStateService, StartupAttemptRegistry, LauncherDebugSettingsStore, OobeWindow) to use the new resolver APIs and paths. Add LauncherBackgroundService to load/validate/cache a custom splash background image and wire it into SplashWindow (AXAML/Axaml.cs) with UI placeholders and overlay. Misc: minor cleanup of Oobe/Splash XAML and related code adjustments and logging improvements.
Introduce a redesigned OOBE flow and data-location/theme support across the launcher. Adds a new ThemeService for applying light/dark and accent colors; integrates FluentIcons.Avalonia package for icons. Overhauls OobeWindow (UX animations, typing effect, multi-step theme and data-location pages, Monet options, and final welcome step) and its code-behind to handle step navigation, accent selection, and data-location resolution. Adds DataLocation UI and handlers (DataLocationPromptWindow changes, DataLocation resolver usage) and wires a DevDebug UI for toggling/opening the data-location page. UpdateEngineService now resolves the launcher root via DataLocationResolver. Misc: update various view models, localization entries and remove TrimmerRoots.xml.
Add automatic release version stamping and multiple launcher reliability improvements. The Release workflow now runs scripts/Set-ReleaseVersion.ps1 in build jobs to inject tag-derived Version/AssemblyVersion into project metadata; several .csproj/Directory.Build.props and app.manifest files were changed to use a dev placeholder. Introduced AppVersionProvider (and related runtime metadata) to centralize version resolution and updated DeploymentLocator to use it and to prefer package-root/version.json. Launcher startup flow was hardened: added startup success tracking, public-activation recovery path, improved success/fallback semantics, and related IPC handling. UI/UX fixes include OOBE entrance/exit animation improvements (scaling-aware, concurrent fade+translate) and minor window lifecycle reorder in DesktopShellHost. CommandContext now recognizes restart and key=value args. New DesktopTrayService and .trae spec files (spec, checklist, tasks) document shell/tray hardening work. Miscellaneous logging, comments and housekeeping edits across launcher and shared contracts to support the above.
