CHANGELOG.md

  1# Changelog
  2
  3### Version 2.8.1
  4* Audible feedback (dialing, call started, call ended) for voice calls.
  5* Fixed issue with retrying failed video call
  6
  7### Version 2.8.0
  8
  9* Audio/Video calls (Requires server support in form of STUN and TURN servers discoverable via XEP-0215)
 10
 11
 12### Version 2.7.1
 13
 14* Fix avatar selection on some Android 10 devices
 15* Fix file transfer for larger files
 16
 17### Version 2.7.0
 18
 19* Provide PDF preview on Android 5+
 20* Use 12 byte IVs for OMEMO
 21
 22### Version 2.6.4
 23
 24* Support automatic theme switching on Android 10
 25
 26### Version 2.6.3
 27
 28* Support for ?register and ?register;preauth XMPP uri parameters
 29
 30### Version 2.6.2
 31* let users set their own nick name
 32* resume download of OMEMO encrypted files
 33* Channels now use '#' as symbol in avatar
 34* Quicksy uses 'always' as OMEMO encryption default (hides lock icon)
 35
 36### Version 2.6.1
 37* fixes for Jingle IBB file transfer
 38* fixes for repeated corrections filling up the database
 39* switched to Last Message Correction v1.1
 40
 41### Version 2.6.0
 42* Introduce expert setting to perform channel discovery on local server instead of [search.jabber.network](https://search.jabber.network)
 43* Enable delivery check marks by default and remove setting
 44* Enable ‘Send button indicates status’ by default and remove setting
 45* Move Backup and Foreground Service settings to main screen
 46
 47### Version 2.5.12
 48* Jingle file transfer fixes
 49* Fixed OMEMO self healing (after backup restore) on servers w/o MAM
 50
 51### Version 2.5.11
 52* Fixed crash on Android <5.0
 53
 54### Version 2.5.10
 55* Fixed crash on Xiaomi devices running Android 8.0 + 8.1
 56
 57### Version 2.5.9
 58* fixed minor security issues
 59* Share XMPP uri from channel search by long pressing a result
 60
 61### Version 2.5.8
 62* fixed connection issues over Tor
 63* P2P file transfer (Jingle) now offers direct candidates
 64* Support XEP-0396: Jingle Encrypted Transports - OMEMO
 65
 66### Version 2.5.7
 67* fixed crash when scanning QR codes on Android 6 and lower
 68* when sharing a message from and to Conversations insert it as quote
 69
 70### Version 2.5.6
 71* fixes for Jingle file transfer
 72* fixed some rare crashes
 73
 74### Version 2.5.5
 75* allow backups to be restored from anywhere
 76* bug fixes
 77
 78### Version 2.5.4
 79* stability improvements for group chats and channels
 80
 81### Version 2.5.3
 82* bug fixes for peer to peer file transfer (Jingle)
 83* fixed server info for unlimited/unknown max file size
 84
 85### Version 2.5.2
 86* bug fixes
 87
 88### Version 2.5.1
 89* minor bug fixes
 90* Set own OMEMO devices to inactive after not seeing them for 14 days. (was 7 days)
 91
 92### Version 2.5.0
 93* Added channel search via search.jabbercat.org
 94* Reworked onboarding screens
 95* Warn when trying to enter domain address or channel address in Add Contact dialog
 96
 97### Version 2.4.3
 98* Fixed display of private messages sent from another client
 99* Fixed backup creation on long time installations
100
101### Version 2.4.2
102* Fix image preview on older Android version
103
104### Version 2.4.1
105* Fixed crash in message view
106
107### Version 2.4.0
108* New Backup / Restore feature
109* Clearly distinguish between (private) group chats and (public) channels
110* Redesigned participants view for group chats and channels
111* Redesigned create new contact/group chat/channel flow in Start Conversation screen
112
113
114### Version 2.3.12
115* Fixed rare crash on start up
116* Fixed avatar not being refreshed in group chats
117
118### Version 2.3.11
119* Support for Android 9 'message style' notifications
120* OMEMO stability improvements
121* Added ability to destroy group chats
122* Do not show deleted files in media browser
123* Added 'Keep Original' as video quality choice
124
125### Version 2.3.10
126* lower minimum required Android version to 4.1
127* Synchronize group chat join/leaves across multiple clients
128* Fixed sending PGP encrypted messages from quick reply
129
130### Version 2.3.9
131* OMEMO stability improvements
132* Context menu when long pressing avatar in 1:1 chat
133
134### Version 2.3.8
135* make PEP avatars public to play nice with Prosody 0.11
136* Fixed re-sending failed files in group chats
137
138### Version 2.3.7
139* long press on 'allow' or 'add back' snackbar to bring up 'reject'
140* bug fixes for Android 9
141
142### Version 2.3.6
143* Improved handling of bookmark nicks
144* Show send PM menu entry in anonymous MUCs
145
146### Version 2.3.5
147* Fixed group chat mentions when nick ends in . (dot)
148* Fixed Conversations not asking for permissions after direct share
149* Fixed CVE-2018-18467
150
151### Version 2.3.4
152* Fixed sending OMEMO files to ChatSecure
153
154### Version 2.3.3
155* Fixed connection issues with user@ip type JIDs
156
157### Version 2.3.2
158* Fixed OMEMO on Android 5.1 & 6.0
159* Added setting for video quality
160* bug fixes
161
162### Version 2.3.1
163* Stronger compression for video files
164* Use SNI on STARTTLS to fix gtalk
165* Fix Quiet Hours on Android 8+
166* Use Consistent Color Generation (XEP-0392)
167
168### Version 2.3.0
169* Preview and ask for confirmation before sending media files
170* View per conversation media files in contact and conference details screens
171* Enable foreground service by default for Android 8 (notification can be disabled by long pressing it)
172* Audio player: disable screen and switch to ear piece
173* Support TLSv1.3 (ejabberd ≤ 18.06 is incompatible with openssl 1.1.1 - Update ejabberd or downgrade openssl if you get ›Stream opening error‹)
174
175
176### Version 2.2.9
177* Store bookmarks in PEP if server has ability to convert to old bookmarks
178* Show Jabber IDs from address book in Start Conversation screen
179
180### Version 2.2.8
181* fixed regression that broke XMPP uris
182
183### Version 2.2.7
184* stability improvements
185
186### Version 2.2.6
187* support old MAM version to work with Prosody
188
189### Version 2.2.5
190* Persist MUC avatar across restarts / show in bookmarks
191* Offer Paste as quote for HTML content
192
193### Version 2.2.4
194* Use group chat name as primary identifier
195* Show group name and subject in group chat details
196* Upload group chat avatar on compatible servers
197
198### Version 2.2.3
199* Introduce Expert Setting to enable direct search
200* Introduce Paste As Quote on Android 6+
201* Fixed issues with HTTP Upload
202
203### Version 2.2.2
204* Fixed connection problems with TLS1.3 servers
205* Attempt to delete broken bundles from PEP
206* Use FCM instead of GCM
207
208### Version 2.2.1
209* improved recording quality
210* load map tiles over Tor if enabled 
211
212### Version 2.2.0
213* Integrate Voice Recorder
214* Integrate Share Location
215* Added ability to search messages
216
217### Version 2.1.4
218* bug fixes
219
220### Version 2.1.3
221* Do not process stanzas with invalid JIDs
222
223### Version 2.1.2
224* Fixed avatars not being displayed on new installs
225
226### Version 2.1.1
227* Improved start up performance
228* bug fixes
229
230### Version 2.1.0
231* Added configurable font size
232* Added global OMEMO preference
233* Added scroll to bottom button
234* Only mark visible messages as read
235
236
237### Version 2.0.0
238* OMEMO by default for everything but public group chats
239* Integrate QR code scanner (requires camera permission)
240* Removed support for OTR
241* Removed support for customizable resources
242* Removed slide out panel for conversation overview
243* Add ability to change status message
244* Highlight irregular unicode code blocks in Jabber IDs
245* Conversations now requires Android 4.4+
246
247### Version 1.23.8
248* bug fixes
249
250### Version 1.23.7
251* Improved MAM support + bug fixes
252
253### Version 1.23.6
254* Fixed crash on receiving invalid HTTP slot response
255
256### Version 1.23.5
257* improved self chat
258
259### Version 1.23.4
260* keep screen on while playing audio
261* send delivery receipts after MAM catch-up
262* reduce number of wake locks
263
264### Version 1.23.3
265* Fixed OMEMO device list not being announced
266
267### Version 1.23.2
268* Removed NFC support
269* upload Avatars as JPEG
270* reduce APK size
271
272### Version 1.23.1
273* Show icon instead of image preview in conversation overview
274* fixed loop when trying to decrypt with YubiKey
275
276### Version 1.23.0
277* Support for read markers in private, non-anonymous group chats
278
279### Version 1.22.1
280* Disable swipe to left to end conversation
281* Fixed 'No permission to access …' when opening files shared from the SD card
282* Always open URLs in new tab
283
284### Version 1.22.0
285* Text markup *bold*, _italic_,`monospace` and ~strikethrough~
286* Use same emoji style on all Android versions
287* Display emojis slightly larger within continuous text
288
289### Version 1.21.0
290* Inline player for audio messages
291* Stronger compression for long videos
292* Long press the 'add back' button to show block menu
293
294### Version 1.20.1
295* fixed OTR encrypted file transfer
296
297### Version 1.20.0
298* presence subscription no longer required for OMEMO on compatible servers
299* display emoji-only messages slightly larger
300
301### Version 1.19.5
302* fixed connection loop on Android <4.4
303
304### Version 1.19.4
305* work around for OpensFire’s self signed certs
306* use VPN’s DNS servers first
307
308### Version 1.19.3
309* Do not create foreground service when all accounts are disabled
310* bug fixes
311
312### Version 1.19.2
313* bug fixes
314
315### Version 1.19.1
316* Made DNSSEC hostname validation opt-in
317
318### Version 1.19.0
319* Added 'App Shortcuts' to quickly access frequent contacts
320* Use DNSSEC to verify hostname instead of domain in certificate
321* Setting to enable Heads-up notifications
322* Added date separators in message view
323
324### Version 1.18.5
325* colorize send button only after history is caught up
326* improved MAM catchup strategy
327
328### Version 1.18.4
329* fixed UI freezes during connection timeout
330* fixed notification sound playing twice
331* fixed conversations being marked as read
332* removed 'copy text' in favor of 'select text' and 'share with'
333
334### Version 1.18.3
335* limited GPG encryption for MUC offline members
336
337### Version 1.18.2
338* added support for Android Auto
339* fixed HTTP Download over Tor
340* work around for nimbuzz.com MUCs
341
342### Version 1.18.1
343* bug fixes
344
345### Version 1.18.0
346* Conversations <1.16.0 will be unable to receive OMEMO encrypted messages
347* OMEMO: put auth tag into key (verify auth tag as well)
348* offer to block entire domain in message from stranger snackbar 
349* treat URL as file if URL is in oob or contains key
350
351### Version 1.17.1
352* Switch Aztec to QR for faster scans
353* Fixed unread counter for image messages
354
355### Version 1.17.0
356* Do not notify for messages from strangers by default
357* Blocking a JID closes the corresponding conversation
358* Show message sender in conversation overview
359* Show unread counter for every conversation
360* Send typing notifications in private, non-anonymous MUCs
361* Support for the latest MAM namespace
362* Icons for attach menu
363
364### Version 1.16.2
365* change mam catchup strategie. support mam:1
366* bug fixes
367
368
369### Version 1.16.1
370* UI performance fixes
371* bug fixes
372
373### Version 1.16.0
374* configurable client side message retention period
375* compress videos before sending them
376
377### Version 1.15.5
378* show nick as bold text when mentioned in conference
379* bug fixes
380
381### Version 1.15.4
382* bug fixes
383
384### Version 1.15.3
385* show offline contacts in MUC as grayed-out
386* don't transcode gifs. add overlay indication to gifs
387* bug fixes
388
389### Version 1.15.2
390* bug fixes
391
392### Version 1.15.1
393* support for POSH (RFC7711)
394* support for quoting messages (via select text)
395* verified messages show shield icon. unverified messages show lock
396
397### Version 1.15.0
398* New [Blind Trust Before Verification](https://gultsch.de/trust.html) mode
399* Easily share Barcode and XMPP uri from Account details
400* Automatically deactivate own devices after 7 day of inactivity
401* Improvements fo doze/push mode
402* bug fixes
403
404### Version 1.14.9
405* warn in account details when data saver is enabled
406* automatically enable foreground service after detecting frequent restarts
407* bug fixes
408
409### Version 1.14.8
410* bug fixes
411
412### Version 1.14.7
413* error message accessible via context menu for failed messages
414* don't include pgp signature in anonymous mucs
415* bug fixes
416
417### Version 1.14.6
418* make error notification dismissable
419* bug fixes
420
421
422### Version 1.14.5
423* expert setting to delete OMEMO identities
424* bug fixes
425
426### Version 1.14.4
427* bug fixes
428
429### Version 1.14.3
430* XEP-0377: Spam Reporting
431* fix rare start up crashes
432
433### Version 1.14.2
434* support ANONYMOUS SASL
435* bug fixes
436
437### Version 1.14.1
438* Press lock icon to see why OMEMO is deactivated
439* bug fixes
440
441### Version 1.14.0
442* Improvments for N
443* Quick Reply to Notifications on N
444* Don't download avatars and files when data saver is on
445* bug fixes
446
447### Version 1.13.9
448* bug fixes
449
450### Version 1.13.8
451* show identities instead of resources in selection dialog
452* allow TLS direct connect when port is set to 5223
453* bug fixes
454
455### Version 1.13.7
456* bug fixes
457
458### Version 1.13.6
459* thumbnails for videos
460* bug fixes
461
462### Version 1.13.5
463* bug fixes
464
465### Version 1.13.4
466* support jingle ft:4
467* show contact as DND if one resource is
468* bug fixes
469
470### Version 1.13.3
471* bug fixes
472
473### Version 1.13.2
474* new PGP decryption logic
475* bug fixes
476
477### Version 1.13.1
478* changed some colors in dark theme
479* fixed fall-back message for OMEMO
480
481### Version 1.13.0
482* configurable dark theme
483* opt-in to share Last User Interaction
484
485### Version 1.12.9
486* make grace period configurable
487
488### Version 1.12.8
489* more bug fixes :-(
490
491### Version 1.12.7
492* bug fixes
493
494### Version 1.12.6
495* bug fixes
496
497### Version 1.12.5
498* new create conference dialog
499* show first unread message on top
500* show geo uri as links
501* circumvent long message DOS
502
503### Version 1.12.4
504* show offline members in conference (needs server support)
505* various bug fixes
506
507### Version 1.12.3
508* make omemo default when all resources support it
509* show presence of other resources as template
510* start typing in StartConversationsActivity to search
511* various bug fixes and improvements
512
513### Version 1.12.2
514* fixed pgp presence signing
515
516### Version 1.12.1
517* small bug fixes
518
519### Version 1.12.0
520* new welcome screen that makes it easier to register account
521* expert setting to modify presence
522
523### Version 1.11.7
524* Share xmpp uri from conference details
525* add setting to allow quick sharing
526* various bug fixes
527
528### Version 1.11.6
529* added preference to disable notification light
530* various bug fixes
531
532### Version 1.11.5
533* check file ownership to not accidentally share private files
534
535### Version 1.11.4
536* fixed a bug where contacts are shown as offline
537* improved broken PEP detection
538
539### Version 1.11.3
540* check maximum file size when using HTTP Upload
541* properly calculate caps hash
542
543### Version 1.11.2
544* only add image files to media scanner
545* allow to delete files
546* various bug fixes
547
548### Version 1.11.1
549* fixed some bugs when sharing files with Conversations
550
551### Version 1.11.0
552* OMEMO encrypted conferences
553
554### Version 1.10.1
555* made message correction opt-in
556* various bug fixes
557
558### Version 1.10.0
559* Support for XEP-0357: Push Notifications
560* Support for XEP-0308: Last Message Correction
561* introduced build flavors to make dependence on play-services optional
562
563### Version 1.9.4
564* prevent cleared Conversations from reloading history with MAM
565* various MAM fixes
566
567### Version 1.9.3
568* expert setting that enables host and port configuration
569* expert setting opt-out of bookmark autojoin handling
570* offer to rejoin a conference after server sent unavailable
571* internal rewrites
572
573### Version 1.9.2
574* prevent startup crash on Sailfish OS
575* minor bug fixes
576
577### Version 1.9.1
578* minor bug fixes incl. a workaround for nimbuzz.com
579
580### Version 1.9.0
581* Per conference notification settings
582* Let user decide whether to compress pictures
583* Support for XEP-0368
584* Ask user to exclude Conversations from battery optimizations
585
586### Version 1.8.4
587* prompt to trust own OMEMO devices
588* fixed rotation issues in avatar publication
589* invite non-contact JIDs to conferences
590
591### Version 1.8.3
592* brought text selection back
593
594### Version 1.8.2
595* fixed stuck at 'connecting...' bug
596* make message box behave correctly with multiple links
597
598### Version 1.8.1
599* enabled direct share on Android 6.0
600* ask for permissions on Android 6.0
601* notify on MAM catchup messages
602* bug fixes
603
604### Version 1.8.0
605* TOR/ORBOT support in advanced settings
606* show vcard avatars of participants in a conference
607
608### Version 1.7.3
609* fixed PGP encrypted file transfer
610* fixed repeating messages in slack conferences
611
612### Version 1.7.2
613* decode PGP messages in background
614
615### Version 1.7.1
616* performance improvements when opening a conversation
617
618### Version 1.7.0
619* CAPTCHA support
620* SASL EXTERNAL (client certifiates)
621* fetching MUC history via MAM
622* redownload deleted files from HTTP hosts
623* Expert setting to automatically set presence
624* bug fixes
625
626### Version 1.6.11
627* tab completion for MUC nicks
628* history export
629* bug fixes
630
631### Version 1.6.10
632* fixed facebook login
633* fixed bug with ejabberd mam
634* use official HTTP File Upload namespace
635
636### Version 1.6.9
637* basic keyboard support
638
639### Version 1.6.8
640* reworked 'enter is send' setting
641* reworked DNS server discovery on lolipop devices
642* various bug fixes
643
644### Version 1.6.7
645* bug fixes
646
647### Version 1.6.6
648* best 1.6 release yet
649
650### Version 1.6.5
651* more OMEMO fixes
652
653### Version 1.6.4
654* setting to enable white chat bubbles
655* limit OMEMO key publish attempts to work around broken PEP
656* various bug fixes
657
658### Version 1.6.3
659* bug fixes
660
661### Version 1.6.2
662* fixed issues with connection time out when server does not support ping
663
664### Version 1.6.1
665* fixed crashes
666
667### Version 1.6.0
668* new multi-end-to-multi-end encryption method
669* redesigned chat bubbles
670* show unexpected encryption changes as red chat bubbles
671* always notify in private/non-anonymous conferences
672
673### Version 1.5.1
674* fixed rare crashes
675* improved otr support
676
677### Version 1.5.0
678* upload files to HTTP host and share them in MUCs. requires new [HttpUploadComponent](https://github.com/siacs/HttpUploadComponent) on server side
679
680### Version 1.4.5
681* fixes to message parser to not display some ejabberd muc status messages
682
683### Version 1.4.4
684* added unread count badges on supported devices
685* rewrote message parser
686
687### Version 1.4.0
688* send button turns into quick action button to offer faster access to take photo, send location or record audio
689* visually separate merged messages
690* faster reconnects of failed accounts after network switches 
691* r/o vcard avatars for contacts
692* various bug fixes
693
694### Version 1.3.0
695* swipe conversations to end them
696* quickly enable / disable account via slider
697* share multiple images at once
698* expert option to distrust system CAs
699* mlink compatibility
700* bug fixes
701
702### Version 1.2.0
703* Send current location. (requires [plugin](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siacs.conversations.sharelocation))
704* Invite multiple contacts at once
705* performance improvements
706* bug fixes
707
708### Version 1.1.0
709* Typing notifications (must be turned on in settings)
710* Various UI performance improvements
711* bug fixes
712
713### Version 1.0.4
714* load avatars asynchronously on start up
715* support for XEP-0092: Software Version
716
717### Version 1.0.3
718* load messages asynchronously on start up
719* bug fixes
720
721### Version 1.0.2
722* skipped
723
724### Version 1.0.1
725* accept more ciphers
726
727### Version 1.0
728* MUC controls (Affiliaton changes)
729* Added download button to notification
730* Added check box to hide offline contacts
731* Use Material theme and icons on Android L
732* Improved security
733* bug fixes + code clean up
734
735### Version 0.10
736* Support for Message Archive Management
737* Dynamically load message history
738* Ability to block contacts
739* New UI to verify fingerprints
740* Ability to change password on server
741* removed stream compression
742* quiet hours
743* fixed connection issues on ipv6 servers
744
745### Version 0.9.3
746* bug fixes
747
748### Version 0.9.2
749* more bug fixes
750
751### Version 0.9.1
752* bug fixes including some that caused Conversations to crash on start
753
754### Version 0.9
755* arbitrary file transfer
756* more options to verify OTR (SMP, QR Codes, NFC)
757* ability to create instant conferences
758* r/o dynamic tags (presence and roster groups)
759* optional foreground service (expert option)
760* added SCRAM-SHA1 login method
761* bug fixes
762
763### Version 0.8.4
764* bug fixes
765
766### Version 0.8.3
767* increased UI performance
768* fixed rotation bugs
769
770### Version 0.8.2
771* Share contacts via QR codes or NFC
772* Slightly improved UI
773* minor bug fixes
774
775### Version 0.8.1
776* minor bug fixes
777
778### Version 0.8
779* Download HTTP images
780* Show avatars in MUC tiles
781* Disabled SSLv3
782* Performance improvements
783* bug fixes
784
785### Version 0.7.3
786* revised tablet ui
787* internal rewrites
788* bug fixes
789
790### Version 0.7.2
791* show full timestamp in messages
792* brought back option to use JID to identify conferences
793* optionally request delivery receipts (expert option)
794* more languages
795* bug fixes
796
797### Version 0.7.1
798* Optionally use send button as status indicator
799
800### Version 0.7
801* Ability to disable notifications for single conversations
802* Merge messages in chat bubbles
803* Fixes for OpenPGP and OTR (please republish your public key)
804* Improved reliability on sending messages
805* Join password protected Conferences
806* Configurable font size
807* Expert options for encryption
808
809### Version 0.6
810* Support for server side avatars
811* save images in gallery
812* show contact name and picture in non-anonymous conferences
813* reworked account creation
814* various bug fixes
815
816### Version 0.5.2
817* minor bug fixes
818
819### Version 0.5.1
820* couple of small bug fixes that have been missed in 0.5
821* complete translations for Swedish, Dutch, German, Spanish, French, Russian
822
823### Version 0.5
824* UI overhaul
825* MUC / Conference bookmarks
826* A lot of bug fixes
827
828### Version 0.4
829* OTR file encryption
830* keep OTR messages and files on device until both parties or online at the same time
831* XEP-0333. Mark whether the other party has read your messages
832* Delayed messages are now tagged properly
833* Share images from the Gallery
834* Infinit history scrolling
835* Mark the last used presence in presence selection dialog
836
837### Version 0.3
838* Mostly bug fixes and internal rewrites
839* Touch contact picture in conference to highlight
840* Long press on received image to share
841* made OTR more reliable
842* improved issues with occasional message lost
843* experimental conference encryption. (see FAQ)
844
845### Version 0.2.3
846* regression fix with receiving encrypted images
847
848### Version 0.2.2
849* Ability to take photos directly
850* Improved openPGP offline handling
851* Various bug fixes
852* Updated Translations
853
854### Version 0.2.1
855* Various bug fixes
856* Updated Translations
857
858### Version 0.2
859* Image file transfer
860* Better integration with OpenKeychain (PGP encryption)
861* Nicer conversation tiles for conferences
862* Ability to clear conversation history
863* A lot of bug fixes and code clean up
864
865### Version 0.1.3
866* Switched to minidns library to resolve SRV records
867* Faster DNS in some cases
868* Enabled stream compression
869* Added permanent notification when an account fails to connect
870* Various bug fixes involving message notifications
871* Added support for DIGEST-MD5 auth
872
873### Version 0.1.2
874* Various bug fixes relating to conferences
875* Further DNS lookup improvements
876
877### Version 0.1.1
878* Fixed the 'server not found' bug
879
880### Version 0.1
881* Initial release