conversations-classic/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

Version 2.10.5

• Security: Stop downloading files that exceed advertised file size
• Security: Limit POSH files to 10K

Version 2.10.4

• Fix interaction with Google Maps Share Location Plugin
• Remove footnote with regards to server fee

Version 2.10.3

• Store files in location appropriate for Android 11
• Attempt to reconnect call after network switch
• Show caller JID and account JID in incoming call screen

Version 2.10.2

• Fix crash when rendering some quotes
• Fix crash in welcome screen

Version 2.10.1

• Fix issue with some videos not being compressed
• Fix rare crash when opening notification

Version 2.10.0

• Show black bars when remote video does not match aspect ratio of screen
• Improve search performance
• Add setting to prevent screenshots

Version 2.9.13

• minor A/V improvements

Version 2.9.12

• Always verify domain name. No user overwrite
• Support roster pre authentication

Version 2.9.11

• Fixed 'No Connectivity' issues on Android 7.1

Version 2.9.10

• fix HTTP up/download for users that don’t trust system CAs

Version 2.9.9

• Various bug fixes around Tor support
• Improve call compatibility with Dino

Version 2.9.8

• Verify A/V calls with preexisting OMEMO sessions
• Improve compatibility with non libwebrtc WebRTC implementations

Version 2.9.7

• Ability to select incoming call ringtone
• Fix OpenPGP key id discovery for OpenKeychain 5.6+
• Properly verify punycode TLS certificates
• Improve stability of RTP session establishment (calling)

Version 2.9.6

• Show call button for offline contacts if they previously announced support
• Back button no longer ends call when call is connected
• bug fixes

Version 2.9.5

• Quicksy: Automatically receive verification SMS

Version 2.9.4

• minor stability improvements for A/V calls
• Conversations releases from here on forward require Android 5

Version 2.9.3

• Fixed connectivity issues when different accounts used different SCRAM mechanisms
• Add support for SCRAM-SHA-512
• Allow P2P (Jingle) file transfer with self contact

Version 2.9.2

• Offer Easy Invite generation on supporting servers
• Display GIFs send from Movim
• store avatars in cache

Version 2.9.1

• fixed search on Android <= 5
• optimize memory consumption

Version 2.9.0

• Search individual conversations
• Notify user if message delivery fails
• Remember display names (nicks) from Quicksy users across restarts
• Add button to start Orbot (Tor) from notification if necessary

Version 2.8.10

• Handle GPX files
• Improve performance for backup restore
• bug fixes

Version 2.8.9

• add 'Return to chat' to audio call screen
• Improve keyboard shortcuts
• bug fixes

Version 2.8.8

• Fixed notifications not showing up under certain conditions
• Fixed compatibility issues and crashes related to A/V calls

Version 2.8.7

• Show help button if A/V call fails
• Fixed some annoying crashes
• Fixed Jingle connections (file transfer + calls) with bare JIDs

Version 2.8.6

• Offer to record voice message when callee is busy

Version 2.8.5

• Reduce echo during calls on some devices
• Fix login when passwords contains special characters
• Play dial and busy tones on speaker during video calls

Version 2.8.4

• Rework Login with certificate UI
• Add ability to pin chats on top (add to favorites)

Version 2.8.3

• Move call icon to the left in order to keep other toolbar icons in a consistent place
• Show call duration during audio calls
• Tie breaking for A/V calls (the same two people calling each other at the same time)

Version 2.8.2

• Add button to switch camera during video call
• Fixed voice calls on tablets

Version 2.8.1

• Audible feedback (dialing, call started, call ended) for voice calls.
• Fixed issue with retrying failed video call

Version 2.8.0

• Audio/Video calls (Requires server support in form of STUN and TURN servers discoverable via XEP-0215)

Version 2.7.1

• Fix avatar selection on some Android 10 devices
• Fix file transfer for larger files

Version 2.7.0

• Provide PDF preview on Android 5+
• Use 12 byte IVs for OMEMO

Version 2.6.4

• Support automatic theme switching on Android 10

Version 2.6.3

• Support for ?register and ?register;preauth XMPP uri parameters

Version 2.6.2

• let users set their own nick name
• resume download of OMEMO encrypted files
• Channels now use '#' as symbol in avatar
• Quicksy uses 'always' as OMEMO encryption default (hides lock icon)

Version 2.6.1

• fixes for Jingle IBB file transfer
• fixes for repeated corrections filling up the database
• switched to Last Message Correction v1.1

Version 2.6.0

• Introduce expert setting to perform channel discovery on local server instead of search.jabber.network
• Enable delivery check marks by default and remove setting
• Enable ‘Send button indicates status’ by default and remove setting
• Move Backup and Foreground Service settings to main screen

Version 2.5.12

• Jingle file transfer fixes
• Fixed OMEMO self healing (after backup restore) on servers w/o MAM

Version 2.5.11

• Fixed crash on Android <5.0

Version 2.5.10

• Fixed crash on Xiaomi devices running Android 8.0 + 8.1

Version 2.5.9

• fixed minor security issues
• Share XMPP uri from channel search by long pressing a result

Version 2.5.8

• fixed connection issues over Tor
• P2P file transfer (Jingle) now offers direct candidates
• Support XEP-0396: Jingle Encrypted Transports - OMEMO

Version 2.5.7

• fixed crash when scanning QR codes on Android 6 and lower
• when sharing a message from and to Conversations insert it as quote

Version 2.5.6

• fixes for Jingle file transfer
• fixed some rare crashes

Version 2.5.5

• allow backups to be restored from anywhere
• bug fixes

Version 2.5.4

• stability improvements for group chats and channels

Version 2.5.3

• bug fixes for peer to peer file transfer (Jingle)
• fixed server info for unlimited/unknown max file size

Version 2.5.2

• bug fixes

Version 2.5.1

• minor bug fixes
• Set own OMEMO devices to inactive after not seeing them for 14 days. (was 7 days)

Version 2.5.0

• Added channel search via search.jabbercat.org
• Reworked onboarding screens
• Warn when trying to enter domain address or channel address in Add Contact dialog

Version 2.4.3

• Fixed display of private messages sent from another client
• Fixed backup creation on long time installations

Version 2.4.2

• Fix image preview on older Android version

Version 2.4.1

• Fixed crash in message view

Version 2.4.0

• New Backup / Restore feature
• Clearly distinguish between (private) group chats and (public) channels
• Redesigned participants view for group chats and channels
• Redesigned create new contact/group chat/channel flow in Start Conversation screen

Version 2.3.12

• Fixed rare crash on start up
• Fixed avatar not being refreshed in group chats

Version 2.3.11

• Support for Android 9 'message style' notifications
• OMEMO stability improvements
• Added ability to destroy group chats
• Do not show deleted files in media browser
• Added 'Keep Original' as video quality choice

Version 2.3.10

• lower minimum required Android version to 4.1
• Synchronize group chat join/leaves across multiple clients
• Fixed sending PGP encrypted messages from quick reply

Version 2.3.9

• OMEMO stability improvements
• Context menu when long pressing avatar in 1:1 chat

Version 2.3.8

• make PEP avatars public to play nice with Prosody 0.11
• Fixed re-sending failed files in group chats

Version 2.3.7

• long press on 'allow' or 'add back' snackbar to bring up 'reject'
• bug fixes for Android 9

Version 2.3.6

• Improved handling of bookmark nicks
• Show send PM menu entry in anonymous MUCs

Version 2.3.5

• Fixed group chat mentions when nick ends in . (dot)
• Fixed Conversations not asking for permissions after direct share
• Fixed CVE-2018-18467

Version 2.3.4

• Fixed sending OMEMO files to ChatSecure

Version 2.3.3

• Fixed connection issues with user@ip type JIDs

Version 2.3.2

• Fixed OMEMO on Android 5.1 & 6.0
• Added setting for video quality
• bug fixes

Version 2.3.1

• Stronger compression for video files
• Use SNI on STARTTLS to fix gtalk
• Fix Quiet Hours on Android 8+
• Use Consistent Color Generation (XEP-0392)

Version 2.3.0

• Preview and ask for confirmation before sending media files
• View per conversation media files in contact and conference details screens
• Enable foreground service by default for Android 8 (notification can be disabled by long pressing it)
• Audio player: disable screen and switch to ear piece
• Support TLSv1.3 (ejabberd ≤ 18.06 is incompatible with openssl 1.1.1 - Update ejabberd or downgrade openssl if you get ›Stream opening error‹)

Version 2.2.9

• Store bookmarks in PEP if server has ability to convert to old bookmarks
• Show Jabber IDs from address book in Start Conversation screen

Version 2.2.8

• fixed regression that broke XMPP uris

Version 2.2.7

• stability improvements

Version 2.2.6

• support old MAM version to work with Prosody

Version 2.2.5

• Persist MUC avatar across restarts / show in bookmarks
• Offer Paste as quote for HTML content

Version 2.2.4

• Use group chat name as primary identifier
• Show group name and subject in group chat details
• Upload group chat avatar on compatible servers

Version 2.2.3

• Introduce Expert Setting to enable direct search
• Introduce Paste As Quote on Android 6+
• Fixed issues with HTTP Upload

Version 2.2.2

• Fixed connection problems with TLS1.3 servers
• Attempt to delete broken bundles from PEP
• Use FCM instead of GCM

Version 2.2.1

• improved recording quality
• load map tiles over Tor if enabled

Version 2.2.0

• Integrate Voice Recorder
• Integrate Share Location
• Added ability to search messages

Version 2.1.4

• bug fixes

Version 2.1.3

• Do not process stanzas with invalid JIDs

Version 2.1.2

• Fixed avatars not being displayed on new installs

Version 2.1.1

• Improved start up performance
• bug fixes

Version 2.1.0

• Added configurable font size
• Added global OMEMO preference
• Added scroll to bottom button
• Only mark visible messages as read

Version 2.0.0

• OMEMO by default for everything but public group chats
• Integrate QR code scanner (requires camera permission)
• Removed support for OTR
• Removed support for customizable resources
• Removed slide out panel for conversation overview
• Add ability to change status message
• Highlight irregular unicode code blocks in Jabber IDs
• Conversations now requires Android 4.4+

Version 1.23.8

• bug fixes

Version 1.23.7

• Improved MAM support + bug fixes

Version 1.23.6

• Fixed crash on receiving invalid HTTP slot response

Version 1.23.5

• improved self chat

Version 1.23.4

• keep screen on while playing audio
• send delivery receipts after MAM catch-up
• reduce number of wake locks

Version 1.23.3

• Fixed OMEMO device list not being announced

Version 1.23.2

• Removed NFC support
• upload Avatars as JPEG
• reduce APK size

Version 1.23.1

• Show icon instead of image preview in conversation overview
• fixed loop when trying to decrypt with YubiKey

Version 1.23.0

• Support for read markers in private, non-anonymous group chats

Version 1.22.1

• Disable swipe to left to end conversation
• Fixed 'No permission to access …' when opening files shared from the SD card
• Always open URLs in new tab

Version 1.22.0

• Text markup bold, italic,monospace and ~strikethrough~
• Use same emoji style on all Android versions
• Display emojis slightly larger within continuous text

Version 1.21.0

• Inline player for audio messages
• Stronger compression for long videos
• Long press the 'add back' button to show block menu

Version 1.20.1

• fixed OTR encrypted file transfer

Version 1.20.0

• presence subscription no longer required for OMEMO on compatible servers
• display emoji-only messages slightly larger

Version 1.19.5

• fixed connection loop on Android <4.4

Version 1.19.4

• work around for OpensFire’s self signed certs
• use VPN’s DNS servers first

Version 1.19.3

• Do not create foreground service when all accounts are disabled
• bug fixes

Version 1.19.2

• bug fixes

Version 1.19.1

• Made DNSSEC hostname validation opt-in

Version 1.19.0

• Added 'App Shortcuts' to quickly access frequent contacts
• Use DNSSEC to verify hostname instead of domain in certificate
• Setting to enable Heads-up notifications
• Added date separators in message view

Version 1.18.5

• colorize send button only after history is caught up
• improved MAM catchup strategy

Version 1.18.4

• fixed UI freezes during connection timeout
• fixed notification sound playing twice
• fixed conversations being marked as read
• removed 'copy text' in favor of 'select text' and 'share with'

Version 1.18.3

• limited GPG encryption for MUC offline members

Version 1.18.2

• added support for Android Auto
• fixed HTTP Download over Tor
• work around for nimbuzz.com MUCs

Version 1.18.1

• bug fixes

Version 1.18.0

• Conversations <1.16.0 will be unable to receive OMEMO encrypted messages
• OMEMO: put auth tag into key (verify auth tag as well)
• offer to block entire domain in message from stranger snackbar
• treat URL as file if URL is in oob or contains key

Version 1.17.1

• Switch Aztec to QR for faster scans
• Fixed unread counter for image messages

Version 1.17.0

• Do not notify for messages from strangers by default
• Blocking a JID closes the corresponding conversation
• Show message sender in conversation overview
• Show unread counter for every conversation
• Send typing notifications in private, non-anonymous MUCs
• Support for the latest MAM namespace
• Icons for attach menu

Version 1.16.2

• change mam catchup strategy. support mam:1
• bug fixes

Version 1.16.1

• UI performance fixes
• bug fixes

Version 1.16.0

• configurable client side message retention period
• compress videos before sending them

Version 1.15.5

• show nick as bold text when mentioned in conference
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.4

• bug fixes

Version 1.15.3

• show offline contacts in MUC as grayed-out
• don't transcode gifs. add overlay indication to gifs
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.2

• bug fixes

Version 1.15.1

• support for POSH (RFC7711)
• support for quoting messages (via select text)
• verified messages show shield icon. unverified messages show lock

Version 1.15.0

• New Blind Trust Before Verification mode
• Easily share Barcode and XMPP uri from Account details
• Automatically deactivate own devices after 7 day of inactivity
• Improvements fo doze/push mode
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.9

• warn in account details when data saver is enabled
• automatically enable foreground service after detecting frequent restarts
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.8

• bug fixes

Version 1.14.7

• error message accessible via context menu for failed messages
• don't include pgp signature in anonymous mucs
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.6

• make error notification dismissible
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.5

• expert setting to delete OMEMO identities
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.4

• bug fixes

Version 1.14.3

• XEP-0377: Spam Reporting
• fix rare start up crashes

Version 1.14.2

• support ANONYMOUS SASL
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.1

• Press lock icon to see why OMEMO is deactivated
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.0

• Improvements for N
• Quick Reply to Notifications on N
• Don't download avatars and files when data saver is on
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.9

• bug fixes

Version 1.13.8

• show identities instead of resources in selection dialog
• allow TLS direct connect when port is set to 5223
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.7

• bug fixes

Version 1.13.6

• thumbnails for videos
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.5

• bug fixes

Version 1.13.4

• support jingle ft:4
• show contact as DND if one resource is
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.3

• bug fixes

Version 1.13.2

• new PGP decryption logic
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.1

• changed some colors in dark theme
• fixed fall-back message for OMEMO

Version 1.13.0

• configurable dark theme
• opt-in to share Last User Interaction

Version 1.12.9

• make grace period configurable

Version 1.12.8

• more bug fixes :-(

Version 1.12.7

• bug fixes

Version 1.12.6

• bug fixes

Version 1.12.5

• new create conference dialog
• show first unread message on top
• show geo uri as links
• circumvent long message DOS

Version 1.12.4

• show offline members in conference (needs server support)
• various bug fixes

Version 1.12.3

• make omemo default when all resources support it
• show presence of other resources as template
• start typing in StartConversationsActivity to search
• various bug fixes and improvements

Version 1.12.2

• fixed pgp presence signing

Version 1.12.1

• small bug fixes

Version 1.12.0

• new welcome screen that makes it easier to register account
• expert setting to modify presence

Version 1.11.7

• Share xmpp uri from conference details
• add setting to allow quick sharing
• various bug fixes

Version 1.11.6

• added preference to disable notification light
• various bug fixes

Version 1.11.5

• check file ownership to not accidentally share private files

Version 1.11.4

• fixed a bug where contacts are shown as offline
• improved broken PEP detection

Version 1.11.3

• check maximum file size when using HTTP Upload
• properly calculate caps hash

Version 1.11.2

• only add image files to media scanner
• allow to delete files
• various bug fixes

Version 1.11.1

• fixed some bugs when sharing files with Conversations

Version 1.11.0

• OMEMO encrypted conferences

Version 1.10.1

• made message correction opt-in
• various bug fixes

Version 1.10.0

• Support for XEP-0357: Push Notifications
• Support for XEP-0308: Last Message Correction
• introduced build flavors to make dependence on play-services optional

Version 1.9.4

• prevent cleared Conversations from reloading history with MAM
• various MAM fixes

Version 1.9.3

• expert setting that enables host and port configuration
• expert setting opt-out of bookmark autojoin handling
• offer to rejoin a conference after server sent unavailable
• internal rewrites

Version 1.9.2

• prevent startup crash on Sailfish OS
• minor bug fixes

Version 1.9.1

• minor bug fixes incl. a workaround for nimbuzz.com

Version 1.9.0

• Per conference notification settings
• Let user decide whether to compress pictures
• Support for XEP-0368
• Ask user to exclude Conversations from battery optimizations

Version 1.8.4

• prompt to trust own OMEMO devices
• fixed rotation issues in avatar publication
• invite non-contact JIDs to conferences

Version 1.8.3

• brought text selection back

Version 1.8.2

• fixed stuck at 'connecting...' bug
• make message box behave correctly with multiple links

Version 1.8.1

• enabled direct share on Android 6.0
• ask for permissions on Android 6.0
• notify on MAM catchup messages
• bug fixes

Version 1.8.0

• TOR/ORBOT support in advanced settings
• show vcard avatars of participants in a conference

Version 1.7.3

• fixed PGP encrypted file transfer
• fixed repeating messages in slack conferences

Version 1.7.2

• decode PGP messages in background

Version 1.7.1

• performance improvements when opening a conversation

Version 1.7.0

• CAPTCHA support
• SASL EXTERNAL (client certificates)
• fetching MUC history via MAM
• redownload deleted files from HTTP hosts
• Expert setting to automatically set presence
• bug fixes

Version 1.6.11

• tab completion for MUC nicks
• history export
• bug fixes

Version 1.6.10

• fixed facebook login
• fixed bug with ejabberd mam
• use official HTTP File Upload namespace

Version 1.6.9

• basic keyboard support

Version 1.6.8

• reworked 'enter is send' setting
• reworked DNS server discovery on lolipop devices
• various bug fixes

Version 1.6.7

• bug fixes

Version 1.6.6

• best 1.6 release yet

Version 1.6.5

• more OMEMO fixes

Version 1.6.4

• setting to enable white chat bubbles
• limit OMEMO key publish attempts to work around broken PEP
• various bug fixes

Version 1.6.3

• bug fixes

Version 1.6.2

• fixed issues with connection time out when server does not support ping

Version 1.6.1

• fixed crashes

Version 1.6.0

• new multi-end-to-multi-end encryption method
• redesigned chat bubbles
• show unexpected encryption changes as red chat bubbles
• always notify in private/non-anonymous conferences

Version 1.5.1

• fixed rare crashes
• improved otr support

Version 1.5.0

• upload files to HTTP host and share them in MUCs. requires new HttpUploadComponent on server side

Version 1.4.5

• fixes to message parser to not display some ejabberd muc status messages

Version 1.4.4

• added unread count badges on supported devices
• rewrote message parser

Version 1.4.0

• send button turns into quick action button to offer faster access to take photo, send location or record audio
• visually separate merged messages
• faster reconnects of failed accounts after network switches
• r/o vcard avatars for contacts
• various bug fixes

Version 1.3.0

• swipe conversations to end them
• quickly enable / disable account via slider
• share multiple images at once
• expert option to distrust system CAs
• mlink compatibility
• bug fixes

Version 1.2.0

• Send current location. (requires plugin)
• Invite multiple contacts at once
• performance improvements
• bug fixes

Version 1.1.0

• Typing notifications (must be turned on in settings)
• Various UI performance improvements
• bug fixes

Version 1.0.4

• load avatars asynchronously on start up
• support for XEP-0092: Software Version

Version 1.0.3

• load messages asynchronously on start up
• bug fixes

Version 1.0.2

• skipped

Version 1.0.1

• accept more ciphers

Version 1.0

• MUC controls (Affiliation changes)
• Added download button to notification
• Added check box to hide offline contacts
• Use Material theme and icons on Android L
• Improved security
• bug fixes + code clean up

Version 0.10

• Support for Message Archive Management
• Dynamically load message history
• Ability to block contacts
• New UI to verify fingerprints
• Ability to change password on server
• removed stream compression
• quiet hours
• fixed connection issues on ipv6 servers

Version 0.9.3

• bug fixes

Version 0.9.2

• more bug fixes

Version 0.9.1

• bug fixes including some that caused Conversations to crash on start

Version 0.9

• arbitrary file transfer
• more options to verify OTR (SMP, QR Codes, NFC)
• ability to create instant conferences
• r/o dynamic tags (presence and roster groups)
• optional foreground service (expert option)
• added SCRAM-SHA1 login method
• bug fixes

Version 0.8.4

• bug fixes

Version 0.8.3

• increased UI performance
• fixed rotation bugs

Version 0.8.2

• Share contacts via QR codes or NFC
• Slightly improved UI
• minor bug fixes

Version 0.8.1

• minor bug fixes

Version 0.8

• Download HTTP images
• Show avatars in MUC tiles
• Disabled SSLv3
• Performance improvements
• bug fixes

Version 0.7.3

• revised tablet ui
• internal rewrites
• bug fixes

Version 0.7.2

• show full timestamp in messages
• brought back option to use JID to identify conferences
• optionally request delivery receipts (expert option)
• more languages
• bug fixes

Version 0.7.1

• Optionally use send button as status indicator

Version 0.7

• Ability to disable notifications for single conversations
• Merge messages in chat bubbles
• Fixes for OpenPGP and OTR (please republish your public key)
• Improved reliability on sending messages
• Join password protected Conferences
• Configurable font size
• Expert options for encryption

Version 0.6

• Support for server side avatars
• save images in gallery
• show contact name and picture in non-anonymous conferences
• reworked account creation
• various bug fixes

Version 0.5.2

• minor bug fixes

Version 0.5.1

• couple of small bug fixes that have been missed in 0.5
• complete translations for Swedish, Dutch, German, Spanish, French, Russian

Version 0.5

• UI overhaul
• MUC / Conference bookmarks
• A lot of bug fixes

Version 0.4

• OTR file encryption
• keep OTR messages and files on device until both parties or online at the same time
• XEP-0333. Mark whether the other party has read your messages
• Delayed messages are now tagged properly
• Share images from the Gallery
• Infinite history scrolling
• Mark the last used presence in presence selection dialog

Version 0.3

• Mostly bug fixes and internal rewrites
• Touch contact picture in conference to highlight
• Long press on received image to share
• made OTR more reliable
• improved issues with occasional message lost
• experimental conference encryption. (see FAQ)

Version 0.2.3

• regression fix with receiving encrypted images

Version 0.2.2

• Ability to take photos directly
• Improved openPGP offline handling
• Various bug fixes
• Updated Translations

Version 0.2.1

• Various bug fixes
• Updated Translations

Version 0.2

• Image file transfer
• Better integration with OpenKeychain (PGP encryption)
• Nicer conversation tiles for conferences
• Ability to clear conversation history
• A lot of bug fixes and code clean up

Version 0.1.3

• Switched to minidns library to resolve SRV records
• Faster DNS in some cases
• Enabled stream compression
• Added permanent notification when an account fails to connect
• Various bug fixes involving message notifications
• Added support for DIGEST-MD5 auth

Version 0.1.2

• Various bug fixes relating to conferences
• Further DNS lookup improvements

Version 0.1.1

• Fixed the 'server not found' bug

Version 0.1

• Initial release