diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index ceaac19f0..110b43c9e 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -5,6 +5,91 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [3.8.0] 31 December 2025
+
+## Added
+
+- analogsensor types: NTC and RGB-Led
+- Flag for HMC310 [#2465](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2465)
+- boiler auxheatersource [#2489](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2489)
+- thermostat last error for RC100/300 [#2501](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2501)
+- boiler 0xC6 telegram [#1963](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/1963)
+- CS6800i changes [#2448](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2448), [#2449](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2449)
+- charging pump [#2544](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2544)
+- hybrid CSH5800iG [#2569](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2569)
+- added EMS Device details to Home Assistant MQTT Discovery
+- disinfection command [#2601](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2601)
+- added new board profile for upcoming BBQKees E32V2.2
+- set differential pressure entity in Mixer device
+- set set climate action cooling/heating in HA [#2583](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2583)
+- Internal sensors of E32V2_2
+- FW200 display options [#2610](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2610)
+- CR11 mode settings OFF/MANUAL depends on selTemp [#2437](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2437)
+- implemented eFuse settings for BBQKees boards to store model type and ESP chipset
+- Analogsensors for pulse output [#2624](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2624)
+- Analogsensors frequency input [#2631](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2631)
+- SRC plus thermostats [#2636](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2636)
+- Greenstar 2000 [#2645](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2645)
+- RC3xx `dhw modetype` [#2659](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2659)
+- new boiler entities VR0,VR1, compressor speed [#2669](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2669)
+- solar temperature TS16 [#2690](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2690)
+- pumpmode enum for HT3 boilers, add commands for manual defrost, chimneysweeper [#2727](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2727)
+- pid settings [#2735](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2735)
+- refresh MQTT button added to MQTT Settings page
+- heating assistance, rounding custum settings [#2763](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2763)
+- added counter 0..2 for short pulses, high frequency [#2758](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2758)
+- added LWT (Last Will and Testament) to MQTT entities in Home Assistant
+- added api/metrics endpoint for prometheus integration by @gr3enk [#2774](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/pull/2774)
+- added RTL8201 to eth phy list [#2800](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2800)
+- added partitions to Web UI Version page, so previous firmware versions can be installed [#2837](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2837)
+- button pressures show LED. On a long press (10 seconds) the LED flashes for 5 seconds to indicate a factory reset is about to happen. [#2848](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2848)
+- added `txpause` command to pause the TX, by setting Txmode to 0 (disabled) [#2850](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2850)
+
+## Fixed
+
+- dhw/switchtime [#2490](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2490)
+- switch to secure mqtt [#2492](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2492)
+- update link buttons [#2497](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2497)
+- refresh scheduler states [#2502](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2502)
+- also rebuild HA config on mqtt connect for scheduler, custom and shower
+- FB100 controls the hc, not the master [#2510](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2510)
+- IPM DHW module, [#2524](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2524)
+- charge optimization [#2543](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2543)
+- shower active state retained, shows correctly in HA
+- MQTT Command Topic with slashes [#2571](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2571)
+- Add pulsed water meter input to V1.3 gateway with Lilygo S3 [#2550](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2550)
+- fix missing long 10-second press of Button to perform a factory reset
+- fix wwMaxPower on Junkers ZBS14 [#2609](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2609)
+- ventilation bypass state from telegram 0x55C [#1197](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/1197)
+- set selflowtemp for ems+ boilers [#2641](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2641)
+- syslog timestamp [#2704](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2704)
+- fixed FS format command [#2720](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2720)
+- dhw priority setting to boiler and mixer, telegrams 0x2CC, 0x2CD, etc.
+- check for valid GPIOs when board profile is changed [#2841](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2841)
+
+## Changed
+
+- show console log with ISO date/time [#2533](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2533)
+- removed ESP32 CPU temperature
+- updated core libraries like AsyncTCP, AsyncWebServer and Modbus
+- remove command `scan deep`
+- ignore repeated `forceheatingoff` commands [#2641](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2641)
+- optimized web for better performance by adding lazy loading and caching
+- internal system analog sensors (core_voltage, supply_voltage and gateway_temperature) cannot be accidentally removed
+- double click button reconnects EMS-ESP to AP
+- place system message command in side scheduler loop to reduce stack memory usage by 2KB
+- syslog mark interval set to 1 hour
+- handle process_telegram in oneloop
+- improved GPIO validation for Analog Sensors and System GPIOs
+- entities with no values are greyed out in the Web UI in the Customization page
+- added System Status to Web Status page
+- show number on entities and supported languages in log on boot
+- on tx read fail delay the 3rd. retry 2 sec
+- move vectors and lists to PSRAM
+- removed unused last topic/payload echo-check
+- added Home Assistant device details to MQTT Discovery for all devices
+- device_class and state_class changes for HA MQTT Discovery [#2825](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2825)
+
 ## [3.7.2] 22 March 2025
 
 ## Added
diff --git a/CHANGELOG_LATEST.md b/CHANGELOG_LATEST.md
index 950b07a0e..52006f15d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG_LATEST.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG_LATEST.md
@@ -2,87 +2,10 @@
 
 For more details go to [emsesp.org](https://emsesp.org/).
 
-## [3.8.0]
+## [3.8.1]
 
 ## Added
 
-- analogsensor types: NTC and RGB-Led
-- Flag for HMC310 [#2465](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2465)
-- boiler auxheatersource [#2489](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2489)
-- thermostat last error for RC100/300 [#2501](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2501)
-- boiler 0xC6 telegram [#1963](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/1963)
-- CS6800i changes [#2448](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2448), [#2449](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2449)
-- charging pump [#2544](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2544)
-- hybrid CSH5800iG [#2569](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2569)
-- added EMS Device details to Home Assistant MQTT Discovery
-- disinfection command [#2601](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2601)
-- added new board profile for upcoming BBQKees E32V2.2
-- set differential pressure entity in Mixer device
-- set set climate action cooling/heating in HA [#2583](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2583)
-- Internal sensors of E32V2_2
-- FW200 display options [#2610](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2610)
-- CR11 mode settings OFF/MANUAL depends on selTemp [#2437](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2437)
-- implemented eFuse settings for BBQKees boards to store model type and ESP chipset
-- Analogsensors for pulse output [#2624](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2624)
-- Analogsensors frequency input [#2631](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2631)
-- SRC plus thermostats [#2636](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2636)
-- Greenstar 2000 [#2645](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2645)
-- RC3xx `dhw modetype` [#2659](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2659)
-- new boiler entities VR0,VR1, compressor speed [#2669](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2669)
-- solar temperature TS16 [#2690](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2690)
-- pumpmode enum for HT3 boilers, add commands for manual defrost, chimneysweeper [#2727](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2727)
-- pid settings [#2735](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2735)
-- refresh MQTT button added to MQTT Settings page
-- heating assistance, rounding custum settings [#2763](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2763)
-- added counter 0..2 for short pulses, high frequency [#2758](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2758)
-- added LWT (Last Will and Testament) to MQTT entities in Home Assistant
-- added api/metrics endpoint for prometheus integration by @gr3enk [#2774](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/pull/2774)
-- added RTL8201 to eth phy list [#2800](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2800)
-- added partitions to Web UI Version page, so previous firmware versions can be installed [#2837](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2837)
-- button pressures show LED. On a long press (10 seconds) the LED flashes for 5 seconds to indicate a factory reset is about to happen. [#2848](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2848)
-- added `txpause` command to pause the TX, by setting Txmode to 0 (disabled) [#2850](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2850)
-
 ## Fixed
 
-- dhw/switchtime [#2490](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2490)
-- switch to secure mqtt [#2492](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2492)
-- update link buttons [#2497](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2497)
-- refresh scheduler states [#2502](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2502)
-- also rebuild HA config on mqtt connect for scheduler, custom and shower
-- FB100 controls the hc, not the master [#2510](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2510)
-- IPM DHW module, [#2524](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2524)
-- charge optimization [#2543](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2543)
-- shower active state retained, shows correctly in HA
-- MQTT Command Topic with slashes [#2571](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2571)
-- Add pulsed water meter input to V1.3 gateway with Lilygo S3 [#2550](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2550)
-- fix missing long 10-second press of Button to perform a factory reset
-- fix wwMaxPower on Junkers ZBS14 [#2609](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2609)
-- ventilation bypass state from telegram 0x55C [#1197](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/1197)
-- set selflowtemp for ems+ boilers [#2641](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2641)
-- syslog timestamp [#2704](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2704)
-- fixed FS format command [#2720](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2720)
-- dhw priority setting to boiler and mixer, telegrams 0x2CC, 0x2CD, etc.
-- check for valid GPIOs when board profile is changed [#2841](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2841)
-
 ## Changed
-
-- show console log with ISO date/time [#2533](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2533)
-- removed ESP32 CPU temperature
-- updated core libraries like AsyncTCP, AsyncWebServer and Modbus
-- remove command `scan deep`
-- ignore repeated `forceheatingoff` commands [#2641](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/discussions/2641)
-- optimized web for better performance by adding lazy loading and caching
-- internal system analog sensors (core_voltage, supply_voltage and gateway_temperature) cannot be accidentally removed
-- double click button reconnects EMS-ESP to AP
-- place system message command in side scheduler loop to reduce stack memory usage by 2KB
-- syslog mark interval set to 1 hour
-- handle process_telegram in oneloop
-- improved GPIO validation for Analog Sensors and System GPIOs
-- entities with no values are greyed out in the Web UI in the Customization page
-- added System Status to Web Status page
-- show number on entities and supported languages in log on boot
-- on tx read fail delay the 3rd. retry 2 sec
-- move vectors and lists to PSRAM
-- removed unused last topic/payload echo-check
-- added Home Assistant device details to MQTT Discovery for all devices
-- device_class and state_class changes for HA MQTT Discovery [#2825](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/2825)
diff --git a/src/emsesp_version.h b/src/emsesp_version.h
index efebb8b41..0c91d79cb 100644
--- a/src/emsesp_version.h
+++ b/src/emsesp_version.h
@@ -1 +1 @@
-#define EMSESP_APP_VERSION "3.8.0-dev.1"
+#define EMSESP_APP_VERSION "3.8.1-dev.0"