diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md index e7e3878..0f12778 100644 --- a/changelog.md +++ b/changelog.md @@ -1,701 +1,710 @@ -### Changelog - -Dates and release notes for all production releases of the Briar Android app. For the Desktop program see [its respective changelog](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-desktop/-/wikis/Changelog). - -### [1.5.13](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.13) - -2024-08-31 - -* Update translations -* Fix button colour in mailbox status screen -* Add themed icon - -### [1.5.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.12) - -2024-08-07 - -* Update translations, add Spanish (Cuba) -* Update the list of Tor bridges -* Redesign account setup and login screens -* Upgrade to Material Design 3 -* Follow system's light or dark theme by default - -### [1.5.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.11) - -2024-05-10 - -* Update translations, add Portuguese (Portugal) -* Fix a crash when sharing the app offline - -### [1.5.10](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.10) - -2024-03-24 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade snowflake to 2.9.1 -* Fix Tor connectivity via snowflake - -### [1.5.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.9) - -2024-02-16 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.9 -* Increase length of password for Wi-Fi hotspot when sharing app offline -* Use new Android 12 tapjacking protections - -### [1.5.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.8) - -2023-10-23 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.7.15 -* Fix connectivity issue with Tor bridges -* Don't ask for Bluetooth permission when enabling Tor/Wi-Fi connections - -### [1.5.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.7) - -2023-09-27 - -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when getting the Bluetooth address -* Fix a crash at startup -* Fix a crash when sharing a briar:// link - -### [1.5.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.6) - -2023-08-28 - -* Remove support for Android TV because Google no longer allows apps that support Android TV to be published as APKs - -### [1.5.5 (beta release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/beta-1.5.5) - -2023-08-22 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.7.14 -* Target Android 13 - -### [1.5.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.4) - -2023-06-08 - -* Fix a crash when linking a Mailbox - -### [1.5.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.3) - -2023-05-24 - -* Use new handshake protocol when adding contacts at a distance - -### [1.5.2 (beta release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/beta-1.5.2) - -2023-05-18 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Drop support for Android 4 - -### [1.5.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.1) - -2023-05-15 - -* Update translations -* Add support for communicating via Briar Mailbox -* Use "no personalized learning" flag for all keyboard input -* Fix error message when adding a contact that already exists -* Fix a crash when requesting Bluetooth discoverability - -### [1.4.23](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.23) - -2023-03-09 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade obfs4proxy to 0.0.14-tor2 -* Upgrade Snowflake to 2.5.1 -* Upgrade Tor's OpenSSL to 1.1.1t -* Fix a crash when connecting via Bluetooth - -### [1.4.22](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.22) - -2023-02-23 - -* Update translations -* Add support for importing RSS feeds from XML files, for offline news distribution - -### [1.4.20](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.20) - -2023-01-30 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.7.13 -* Make links clickable (thanks Katelyn Dickey) -* Show progress bar while removing contact (thanks Airplane Mode) -* Show correct status when trying to share forums/blogs/groups with contacts that don't support them - -### [1.4.19](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.19) - -2023-01-04 - -* Update translations -* Fix two crashes related to Bluetooth permissions -* Show an explanation if the wrong kind of QR code is scanned - -### [1.4.18](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.18) - -2022-12-22 - -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when the Tor process exits -* Fix a crash at startup on Android 13 - -### [1.4.17](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.17) - -2022-12-07 - -* Update translations -* New illustrations by Ura Design -* Target Android 12 -* Use new Bluetooth permission instead of location permission on Android 12 -* Show a hint that both people must scan each other's QR codes or add each other's links - -### [1.4.15](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.15) - -2022-10-28 - -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Use uTLS for meek to improve Tor connectivity in Iran and China - -### [1.4.14 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.4.14) - -2022-10-21 - -* Update list of Tor bridges - -### [1.4.13 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.4.13) - -2022-10-19 - -* Update translations -* Use uTLS for Snowflake to improve Tor connectivity in Iran and China -* Don't crash when the Tor process crashes - -### [1.4.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.12) - -2022-10-04 - -* Update translations, add Georgian translation -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.5.14 -* Upgrade obfs4proxy to 0.0.14 -* Use Snowflake bridges in China, Iran and Turkmenistan -* Add separator above "sign out" button (thanks FlyingP1g) -* Add link to privacy policy (thanks FlyingP1g) -* Show trust indicators in contact list (thanks johndoe4221) - -### [1.4.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.11) - -2022-09-06 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Add "about" screen (thanks FlyingP1g) - -### [1.4.10](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.10) - -2022-07-11 - -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when the app is relaunched after failing to shut down -* Try to fix a crash when Tor crashes at startup - -### [1.4.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.9) - -2022-07-04 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Use obfs4 and meek bridges in Iran and China -* Improve power management setup for Xiaomi/Redmi devices -* Allow more space for text in feedback and crash reports (thanks FlyingP1g) - -### [1.4.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.8) - -2022-06-13 - -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Update emoji -* Show orange connection status when connection to Tor network is lost -* Crash if the Tor process crashes, to help find the cause -* Fix a crash when attaching images or choosing a profile picture - -### [1.4.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.7) - -2022-05-12 - -* Update translations -* Fix crashes when opening or saving files -* Fix a crash when launching the app -* Fix a crash when reopening the app after using removable drives -* Fix two bugs affecting connectivity via Tor - -### [1.4.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.6) - -2022-04-13 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.5.12 -* Upgrade obfs4proxy to 0.0.12 -* Fix a crash during account setup on Huawei devices -* Fix a crash when launching the app -* Compact the DB when signing out -* Change icon for adding members to a private group - -### [1.4.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.5) - -2022-02-27 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges - -### [1.4.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.4) - -2022-02-09 - -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when attaching images or choosing a profile picture -* Fix a crash when sharing a private group with a contact who has been removed and re-added - -### [1.4.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.3) - -2021-12-20 - -* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.17 -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Use non-default bridges in Russia -* Fix a crash when the hotspot for sharing the app fails to start -* Report amount of data used in crash reports and feedback - -### [1.4.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.1) - -2021-11-15 - -* Share the app with people nearby without internet access -* Exchange encrypted messages via SD cards and USB sticks -* Update translations - -### [1.3.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.8) - -2021-09-24 - -* "Connect via Bluetooth" feature for devices where Bluetooth doesn't work automatically -* Update translations -* Fix missing RSS icons in blog posts -* Fix a crash when Briar is killed in the background with the RSS feeds screen open - -### [1.3.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.6) - -2021-07-30 - -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when showing onboarding -* Fix a bug when an introduction doesn't complete -* Show a warning if the system clock is unreasonable - -### [1.3.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.5) - -2021-06-30 - -* Update translations -* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.15 -* Fix a crash when viewing image attachments -* Fix error message when deleting a private group or forum - -### [1.3.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.4) - -2021-06-07 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Add instructions for protecting Briar from Xiaomi's power manager -* Fix a bug with disappearing message bubbles -* Fix a bug with scrolling to new blog posts - -### [1.3.3 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.3.3) - -2021-05-03 - -* Update translations -* Target Android 11 - -### [1.3.2 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.3.2) - -2021-04-26 - -* Image attachments for private messages -* Profile pictures -* Disappearing messages -* Update settings screen -* Update translations -* Add Briar to Huawei app launch list during setup -* Fix a bug with the onboarding for the connections screen -* Refresh contact list when a contact is renamed -* Fix a crash when opening the main menu - -### [1.2.20](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.20) - -2021-04-02 - -* Update translations, add Myanmar translation -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Fix a bug that caused a button in the toolbar to be duplicated -* Fix a crash when sending feedback -* Fix a crash when connecting to contacts via Bluetooth - -### [1.2.18](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.18) - -2021-03-29 - -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Fix a crash when the screen is rotated during account creation -* Fix a bug that prevented toolbar buttons from being shown -* Fix a crash when unlocking the app - -### [1.2.16](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.16) - -2021-02-27 - -* Show ongoing notification in status bar on Android 8 -* Fix a crash when a forum post is received - -### [1.2.15 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.2.15) - -2021-02-18 - -* Update translations -* Upgrade Tor to version 0.3.5.13 -* Restore scroll position when reopening a forum or private group -* Fix Tor connectivity in China -* Fix a crash when pressing the back button in the blog feed -* Fix a crash when adding a contact -* Fix a crash when creating account -* Fix language selector bug -* Fix disappearing link bug -* Fix crash reporter bug - -### [1.2.14 (beta release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/beta-1.2.14) - -2021-01-29 - -* Update translations -* Update list of Tor bridges -* Fix updating of private group member count - -### [1.2.13](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.13) - -2021-01-28 - -* Update translations -* Update app icon on Android 8 and later -* Update Tor to version 0.3.5.12 -* Improve feedback screen and crash reporter -* Fix connectivity issues on IPv6-only networks -* Fix invalid contact links when language is set to Turkish - -### [1.2.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.12) - -2020-11-13 - -* Prefer Bluetooth when adding contacts in person -* Update translations - -### [1.2.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.11) - -2020-10-23 - -* Target Android 10 -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when the device doesn't support Bluetooth - -### [1.2.10](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.10) - -2020-10-14 - -* Show more information about how Briar connects to contacts -* Use Tor v3 hidden services -* Improve Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity -* Update translations -* Don't turn Bluetooth on or off automatically -* Fix duplicate unlock screen on Android 10+ - -### [1.2.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.9) - -2020-07-14 - -* Improve Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity -* Show orange icon while connecting to Tor network -* Simplify connection settings -* Update translations -* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.10 -* Fix a bug that caused the user's account to be lost when upgrading -* Fix the position of the pending contacts snackbar - -### [1.2.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.7) - -2020-02-18 - -* Update translations -* Show "no internet" snackbar in pending contacts list when Tor is disabled -* Fix a crash when selecting messages to delete -* Fix crashes in private group list and blog feed -* Fix a crash when no web browser is installed - -### [1.2.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.5) - -2020-02-06 - -* Private messages can be deleted -* Encrypt database with a hardware-backed key if available -* Don't show logo in navigation drawer on small screens -* Improve Bluetooth connectivity on Android 8.0 -* Update translations -* Upgrade Tor to version 0.3.5.9 -* Fix crash when opening settings screen - -### [1.2.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.4) - -2019-11-06 - -* Contacts can be added by exchanging links without meeting in person -* Add translations for Bosnian and Swahili -* Update translations -* Upgrade obfs4proxy to version 0.0.11 -* Fix crash when theme is set to system default -* Fix crash when custom notification sound can't be loaded -* Fix crashes when system dialogs aren't available -* Fix various bugs with keyboard behaviour -* Fix duplicate items in contact list -* Fix Tor bridges on Android 10 -* Raise minimum Android version to 4.1 - -### [1.1.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.9) - -2019-07-04 - -* Add translations for Icelandic, Korean, Lithuanian and Traditional Chinese -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when sending an empty message - -### [1.1.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.8) - -2019-06-28 - -* Update translations -* Fix a crash when a contact uses an alpha testing release -* Fix a crash when closing the crash report dialog -* Improve layout of crash report dialog on small screens - -#### [1.1.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.7) - -2019-05-16 - -* Update translations -* Improve layout of forums and private groups -* Protect Briar from being killed by Nokia's power manager -* Fix a crash when relaunching Briar from recent apps -* Fix a crash when sharing private groups, forums or blogs -* Fix a crash when giving a contact a long alias -* Fix a crash when rotating the screen in a private group -* Fix a bug that didn't show notifications for new RSS posts -* Fix a bug that disabled the send button when rotating the screen -* Fix a bug that re-showed an onboarding message when rotating the screen -* Fix various bugs with accepting and declining introductions -* Fix a bug that showed the contact list during a database upgrade - -#### [1.1.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.6) - -2019-03-26 - -* Add support for using Tor in China without a VPN -* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.8 -* Fix a crash when relaunching Briar after signing out -* Fix a crash when changing a contact's nickname -* Fix a crash on Samsung devices running Android 7 -* Fix a bug that caused the screen to flicker when Briar was in the background -* Add a setting to disable internet (Tor) connections when running on battery -* Make text input fields work in landscape mode -* Remember the scroll position in forums, private groups and blogs -* Show correct text when an existing contact is introduced -* Show correct sent/seen status for introduction messages -* Fix a link in the error message when adding contacts fails -* Don't request location permission on Android 5 or older -* Don't scroll conversation to bottom when a message arrives -* Remove Wi-Fi IP address from crash reports -* Update private group's sharing status when creator's join message arrives -* Fix a layout bug in the list of private groups -* Move private group member list button to menu -* Update sharing status screens while they're open -* Fix a bug that prevented the empty contact list icon from appearing -* Make the external link warning dialog scrollable -* Remove unnecessary snackbars when posting forum and private group posts -* Don't show notifications for the user's own blog posts -* Improve the panic button response -* Fix a bug that caused unread messages to be marked as read -* Show new contacts at the top of the contact list -* Update translations, add Azerbaijani, Macedonian and Ukrainian - -#### [1.1.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.5) - -2018-11-20 - -* Contacts can be renamed -* Added pluggable transport support for Tor -* Disabled Tor's connection padding when using mobile data or battery -* Fixed a bug that caused recently used emoji to be shown in the wrong order -* Updated translations - -#### [1.1.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.4) - -2018-11-06 - -* Support adding contacts via Bluetooth on Android 8.1 and newer -* Fixed layout issues with right-to-left languages -* Fixed a crash when key agreement fails -* Updated dark theme settings on Android 8.0 and older -* Updated translations - -#### [1.1.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.3) - -2018-10-17 - -* Support for right-to-left languages -* Improved settings for app lock -* Upgraded Tor to 0.3.4.8 -* Keep screen on when scanning QR codes -* Compact database every 30 days -* Localised crash screen, how numbers are written -* Fixed bug with app lock icon -* Fixed integration with Ripple panic button app -* Fixed crash when memory is low -* Fixed bug with internet indicator -* Updated translations - -#### [1.1.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.1) - -2018-09-14 - -* Dark theme -* New look for private conversations -* Lock the app without signing out -* Reminder to sign in after restarting phone or upgrading app -* Support for Tor bridges -* Support for using Tor with a VPN in China and Iran -* Updated emoji -* Updated translations -* Fixed a bug that could cause the user's account to be lost - -#### [1.0.13](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.13) - -2018-07-31 - -* Fixed a bug that prevented Briar 1.0.12 from connecting to contacts - -#### [1.0.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.12) - -2018-07-30 - -* Upgraded Tor to version 0.2.9.16 -* Updated translations -* Added experimental support for Chromebooks - -#### [1.0.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.11) - -2018-07-04 - -* Fixed a crash when going back to the setup screen -* Fixed a bug that prevented Briar from connecting to the internet -* Fixed a bug that caused the screen overlay warning to be shown -* Added button to show password -* Don't show protected apps button on newer Huawei devices -* Don't hide UI on low memory if app is in the foreground -* Use message icon rather than mail icon -* Updated translations - -#### [1.0.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.9) - -2018-06-20 - -* Fixed a bug that caused Briar to sign out automatically on Huawei devices -* Updated translations - -#### [1.0.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.8) - -2018-06-08 - -* Fixed a bug that prevented Briar from connecting to the internet -* Added a language selector to the settings screen -* Updated translations, added Occitan translation - -#### [1.0.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.6) - -2018-06-01 - -* Fixed a crash when reblogging on Android 7 -* Fixed a bug that caused messages to be marked as read -* Updated translations, added Polish translation - -#### [1.0.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.5) - -2018-05-22 - -* Updated translations -* Fixed a bug that could cause introductions to fail -* Fixed a bug that could cause accounts to be lost - -#### [1.0.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.4) - -2018-05-17 - -* Fixed a security issue - all users should upgrade -* Updated translations, added new translations for Farsi and Asturian -* Improved the appearance of the settings screen -* Removed unused READ_LOGS permission - -#### [1.0.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.3) - -2018-05-14 - -* Fixed a crash when rotating the screen during account creation -* Ensure new account is written to disk immediately -* Ensure connections are closed when removing a contact -* Clear the UI when device memory is critically low - -#### [1.0.2](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.2) - -2018-05-09 - -* Updated translations -* Improved account creation screen - -#### [1.0.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.1) - -2018-04-30 - -* Disabled automatic sign out when memory is low -* Fixed a bug that caused private messages not to appear -* Updated translations - -#### [1.0.0](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.0) - -2018-04-29 - -* First release +### Changelog + +Dates and release notes for all production releases of the Briar Android app. For the Desktop program see [its respective changelog](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-desktop/-/wikis/Changelog). + +### [1.5.14 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.5.13) + +2025-02-14 + +* Update translations, add Bengali +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.14 +* Replace obfs4proxy and snowflake with lyrebird + +### [1.5.13](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.13) + +2024-08-31 + +* Update translations +* Fix button colour in mailbox status screen +* Add themed icon + +### [1.5.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.12) + +2024-08-07 + +* Update translations, add Spanish (Cuba) +* Update the list of Tor bridges +* Redesign account setup and login screens +* Upgrade to Material Design 3 +* Follow system's light or dark theme by default + +### [1.5.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.11) + +2024-05-10 + +* Update translations, add Portuguese (Portugal) +* Fix a crash when sharing the app offline + +### [1.5.10](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.10) + +2024-03-24 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade snowflake to 2.9.1 +* Fix Tor connectivity via snowflake + +### [1.5.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.9) + +2024-02-16 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.8.9 +* Increase length of password for Wi-Fi hotspot when sharing app offline +* Use new Android 12 tapjacking protections + +### [1.5.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.8) + +2023-10-23 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.7.15 +* Fix connectivity issue with Tor bridges +* Don't ask for Bluetooth permission when enabling Tor/Wi-Fi connections + +### [1.5.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.7) + +2023-09-27 + +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when getting the Bluetooth address +* Fix a crash at startup +* Fix a crash when sharing a briar:// link + +### [1.5.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.6) + +2023-08-28 + +* Remove support for Android TV because Google no longer allows apps that support Android TV to be published as APKs + +### [1.5.5 (beta release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/beta-1.5.5) + +2023-08-22 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.7.14 +* Target Android 13 + +### [1.5.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.4) + +2023-06-08 + +* Fix a crash when linking a Mailbox + +### [1.5.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.3) + +2023-05-24 + +* Use new handshake protocol when adding contacts at a distance + +### [1.5.2 (beta release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/beta-1.5.2) + +2023-05-18 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Drop support for Android 4 + +### [1.5.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.5.1) + +2023-05-15 + +* Update translations +* Add support for communicating via Briar Mailbox +* Use "no personalized learning" flag for all keyboard input +* Fix error message when adding a contact that already exists +* Fix a crash when requesting Bluetooth discoverability + +### [1.4.23](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.23) + +2023-03-09 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade obfs4proxy to 0.0.14-tor2 +* Upgrade Snowflake to 2.5.1 +* Upgrade Tor's OpenSSL to 1.1.1t +* Fix a crash when connecting via Bluetooth + +### [1.4.22](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.22) + +2023-02-23 + +* Update translations +* Add support for importing RSS feeds from XML files, for offline news distribution + +### [1.4.20](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.20) + +2023-01-30 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.7.13 +* Make links clickable (thanks Katelyn Dickey) +* Show progress bar while removing contact (thanks Airplane Mode) +* Show correct status when trying to share forums/blogs/groups with contacts that don't support them + +### [1.4.19](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.19) + +2023-01-04 + +* Update translations +* Fix two crashes related to Bluetooth permissions +* Show an explanation if the wrong kind of QR code is scanned + +### [1.4.18](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.18) + +2022-12-22 + +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when the Tor process exits +* Fix a crash at startup on Android 13 + +### [1.4.17](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.17) + +2022-12-07 + +* Update translations +* New illustrations by Ura Design +* Target Android 12 +* Use new Bluetooth permission instead of location permission on Android 12 +* Show a hint that both people must scan each other's QR codes or add each other's links + +### [1.4.15](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.15) + +2022-10-28 + +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Use uTLS for meek to improve Tor connectivity in Iran and China + +### [1.4.14 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.4.14) + +2022-10-21 + +* Update list of Tor bridges + +### [1.4.13 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.4.13) + +2022-10-19 + +* Update translations +* Use uTLS for Snowflake to improve Tor connectivity in Iran and China +* Don't crash when the Tor process crashes + +### [1.4.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.12) + +2022-10-04 + +* Update translations, add Georgian translation +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.5.14 +* Upgrade obfs4proxy to 0.0.14 +* Use Snowflake bridges in China, Iran and Turkmenistan +* Add separator above "sign out" button (thanks FlyingP1g) +* Add link to privacy policy (thanks FlyingP1g) +* Show trust indicators in contact list (thanks johndoe4221) + +### [1.4.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.11) + +2022-09-06 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Add "about" screen (thanks FlyingP1g) + +### [1.4.10](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.10) + +2022-07-11 + +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when the app is relaunched after failing to shut down +* Try to fix a crash when Tor crashes at startup + +### [1.4.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.9) + +2022-07-04 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Use obfs4 and meek bridges in Iran and China +* Improve power management setup for Xiaomi/Redmi devices +* Allow more space for text in feedback and crash reports (thanks FlyingP1g) + +### [1.4.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.8) + +2022-06-13 + +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Update emoji +* Show orange connection status when connection to Tor network is lost +* Crash if the Tor process crashes, to help find the cause +* Fix a crash when attaching images or choosing a profile picture + +### [1.4.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.7) + +2022-05-12 + +* Update translations +* Fix crashes when opening or saving files +* Fix a crash when launching the app +* Fix a crash when reopening the app after using removable drives +* Fix two bugs affecting connectivity via Tor + +### [1.4.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.6) + +2022-04-13 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Upgrade Tor to 0.4.5.12 +* Upgrade obfs4proxy to 0.0.12 +* Fix a crash during account setup on Huawei devices +* Fix a crash when launching the app +* Compact the DB when signing out +* Change icon for adding members to a private group + +### [1.4.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.5) + +2022-02-27 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges + +### [1.4.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.4) + +2022-02-09 + +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when attaching images or choosing a profile picture +* Fix a crash when sharing a private group with a contact who has been removed and re-added + +### [1.4.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.3) + +2021-12-20 + +* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.17 +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Use non-default bridges in Russia +* Fix a crash when the hotspot for sharing the app fails to start +* Report amount of data used in crash reports and feedback + +### [1.4.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.4.1) + +2021-11-15 + +* Share the app with people nearby without internet access +* Exchange encrypted messages via SD cards and USB sticks +* Update translations + +### [1.3.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.8) + +2021-09-24 + +* "Connect via Bluetooth" feature for devices where Bluetooth doesn't work automatically +* Update translations +* Fix missing RSS icons in blog posts +* Fix a crash when Briar is killed in the background with the RSS feeds screen open + +### [1.3.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.6) + +2021-07-30 + +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when showing onboarding +* Fix a bug when an introduction doesn't complete +* Show a warning if the system clock is unreasonable + +### [1.3.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.5) + +2021-06-30 + +* Update translations +* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.15 +* Fix a crash when viewing image attachments +* Fix error message when deleting a private group or forum + +### [1.3.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.3.4) + +2021-06-07 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Add instructions for protecting Briar from Xiaomi's power manager +* Fix a bug with disappearing message bubbles +* Fix a bug with scrolling to new blog posts + +### [1.3.3 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.3.3) + +2021-05-03 + +* Update translations +* Target Android 11 + +### [1.3.2 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.3.2) + +2021-04-26 + +* Image attachments for private messages +* Profile pictures +* Disappearing messages +* Update settings screen +* Update translations +* Add Briar to Huawei app launch list during setup +* Fix a bug with the onboarding for the connections screen +* Refresh contact list when a contact is renamed +* Fix a crash when opening the main menu + +### [1.2.20](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.20) + +2021-04-02 + +* Update translations, add Myanmar translation +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Fix a bug that caused a button in the toolbar to be duplicated +* Fix a crash when sending feedback +* Fix a crash when connecting to contacts via Bluetooth + +### [1.2.18](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.18) + +2021-03-29 + +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Fix a crash when the screen is rotated during account creation +* Fix a bug that prevented toolbar buttons from being shown +* Fix a crash when unlocking the app + +### [1.2.16](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.16) + +2021-02-27 + +* Show ongoing notification in status bar on Android 8 +* Fix a crash when a forum post is received + +### [1.2.15 (alpha release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/alpha-1.2.15) + +2021-02-18 + +* Update translations +* Upgrade Tor to version 0.3.5.13 +* Restore scroll position when reopening a forum or private group +* Fix Tor connectivity in China +* Fix a crash when pressing the back button in the blog feed +* Fix a crash when adding a contact +* Fix a crash when creating account +* Fix language selector bug +* Fix disappearing link bug +* Fix crash reporter bug + +### [1.2.14 (beta release)](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/beta-1.2.14) + +2021-01-29 + +* Update translations +* Update list of Tor bridges +* Fix updating of private group member count + +### [1.2.13](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.13) + +2021-01-28 + +* Update translations +* Update app icon on Android 8 and later +* Update Tor to version 0.3.5.12 +* Improve feedback screen and crash reporter +* Fix connectivity issues on IPv6-only networks +* Fix invalid contact links when language is set to Turkish + +### [1.2.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.12) + +2020-11-13 + +* Prefer Bluetooth when adding contacts in person +* Update translations + +### [1.2.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.11) + +2020-10-23 + +* Target Android 10 +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when the device doesn't support Bluetooth + +### [1.2.10](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.10) + +2020-10-14 + +* Show more information about how Briar connects to contacts +* Use Tor v3 hidden services +* Improve Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity +* Update translations +* Don't turn Bluetooth on or off automatically +* Fix duplicate unlock screen on Android 10+ + +### [1.2.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.9) + +2020-07-14 + +* Improve Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity +* Show orange icon while connecting to Tor network +* Simplify connection settings +* Update translations +* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.10 +* Fix a bug that caused the user's account to be lost when upgrading +* Fix the position of the pending contacts snackbar + +### [1.2.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.7) + +2020-02-18 + +* Update translations +* Show "no internet" snackbar in pending contacts list when Tor is disabled +* Fix a crash when selecting messages to delete +* Fix crashes in private group list and blog feed +* Fix a crash when no web browser is installed + +### [1.2.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.5) + +2020-02-06 + +* Private messages can be deleted +* Encrypt database with a hardware-backed key if available +* Don't show logo in navigation drawer on small screens +* Improve Bluetooth connectivity on Android 8.0 +* Update translations +* Upgrade Tor to version 0.3.5.9 +* Fix crash when opening settings screen + +### [1.2.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.2.4) + +2019-11-06 + +* Contacts can be added by exchanging links without meeting in person +* Add translations for Bosnian and Swahili +* Update translations +* Upgrade obfs4proxy to version 0.0.11 +* Fix crash when theme is set to system default +* Fix crash when custom notification sound can't be loaded +* Fix crashes when system dialogs aren't available +* Fix various bugs with keyboard behaviour +* Fix duplicate items in contact list +* Fix Tor bridges on Android 10 +* Raise minimum Android version to 4.1 + +### [1.1.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.9) + +2019-07-04 + +* Add translations for Icelandic, Korean, Lithuanian and Traditional Chinese +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when sending an empty message + +### [1.1.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.8) + +2019-06-28 + +* Update translations +* Fix a crash when a contact uses an alpha testing release +* Fix a crash when closing the crash report dialog +* Improve layout of crash report dialog on small screens + +#### [1.1.7](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.7) + +2019-05-16 + +* Update translations +* Improve layout of forums and private groups +* Protect Briar from being killed by Nokia's power manager +* Fix a crash when relaunching Briar from recent apps +* Fix a crash when sharing private groups, forums or blogs +* Fix a crash when giving a contact a long alias +* Fix a crash when rotating the screen in a private group +* Fix a bug that didn't show notifications for new RSS posts +* Fix a bug that disabled the send button when rotating the screen +* Fix a bug that re-showed an onboarding message when rotating the screen +* Fix various bugs with accepting and declining introductions +* Fix a bug that showed the contact list during a database upgrade + +#### [1.1.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.6) + +2019-03-26 + +* Add support for using Tor in China without a VPN +* Upgrade Tor to 0.3.5.8 +* Fix a crash when relaunching Briar after signing out +* Fix a crash when changing a contact's nickname +* Fix a crash on Samsung devices running Android 7 +* Fix a bug that caused the screen to flicker when Briar was in the background +* Add a setting to disable internet (Tor) connections when running on battery +* Make text input fields work in landscape mode +* Remember the scroll position in forums, private groups and blogs +* Show correct text when an existing contact is introduced +* Show correct sent/seen status for introduction messages +* Fix a link in the error message when adding contacts fails +* Don't request location permission on Android 5 or older +* Don't scroll conversation to bottom when a message arrives +* Remove Wi-Fi IP address from crash reports +* Update private group's sharing status when creator's join message arrives +* Fix a layout bug in the list of private groups +* Move private group member list button to menu +* Update sharing status screens while they're open +* Fix a bug that prevented the empty contact list icon from appearing +* Make the external link warning dialog scrollable +* Remove unnecessary snackbars when posting forum and private group posts +* Don't show notifications for the user's own blog posts +* Improve the panic button response +* Fix a bug that caused unread messages to be marked as read +* Show new contacts at the top of the contact list +* Update translations, add Azerbaijani, Macedonian and Ukrainian + +#### [1.1.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.5) + +2018-11-20 + +* Contacts can be renamed +* Added pluggable transport support for Tor +* Disabled Tor's connection padding when using mobile data or battery +* Fixed a bug that caused recently used emoji to be shown in the wrong order +* Updated translations + +#### [1.1.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.4) + +2018-11-06 + +* Support adding contacts via Bluetooth on Android 8.1 and newer +* Fixed layout issues with right-to-left languages +* Fixed a crash when key agreement fails +* Updated dark theme settings on Android 8.0 and older +* Updated translations + +#### [1.1.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.3) + +2018-10-17 + +* Support for right-to-left languages +* Improved settings for app lock +* Upgraded Tor to 0.3.4.8 +* Keep screen on when scanning QR codes +* Compact database every 30 days +* Localised crash screen, how numbers are written +* Fixed bug with app lock icon +* Fixed integration with Ripple panic button app +* Fixed crash when memory is low +* Fixed bug with internet indicator +* Updated translations + +#### [1.1.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.1.1) + +2018-09-14 + +* Dark theme +* New look for private conversations +* Lock the app without signing out +* Reminder to sign in after restarting phone or upgrading app +* Support for Tor bridges +* Support for using Tor with a VPN in China and Iran +* Updated emoji +* Updated translations +* Fixed a bug that could cause the user's account to be lost + +#### [1.0.13](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.13) + +2018-07-31 + +* Fixed a bug that prevented Briar 1.0.12 from connecting to contacts + +#### [1.0.12](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.12) + +2018-07-30 + +* Upgraded Tor to version 0.2.9.16 +* Updated translations +* Added experimental support for Chromebooks + +#### [1.0.11](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.11) + +2018-07-04 + +* Fixed a crash when going back to the setup screen +* Fixed a bug that prevented Briar from connecting to the internet +* Fixed a bug that caused the screen overlay warning to be shown +* Added button to show password +* Don't show protected apps button on newer Huawei devices +* Don't hide UI on low memory if app is in the foreground +* Use message icon rather than mail icon +* Updated translations + +#### [1.0.9](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.9) + +2018-06-20 + +* Fixed a bug that caused Briar to sign out automatically on Huawei devices +* Updated translations + +#### [1.0.8](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.8) + +2018-06-08 + +* Fixed a bug that prevented Briar from connecting to the internet +* Added a language selector to the settings screen +* Updated translations, added Occitan translation + +#### [1.0.6](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.6) + +2018-06-01 + +* Fixed a crash when reblogging on Android 7 +* Fixed a bug that caused messages to be marked as read +* Updated translations, added Polish translation + +#### [1.0.5](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.5) + +2018-05-22 + +* Updated translations +* Fixed a bug that could cause introductions to fail +* Fixed a bug that could cause accounts to be lost + +#### [1.0.4](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.4) + +2018-05-17 + +* Fixed a security issue - all users should upgrade +* Updated translations, added new translations for Farsi and Asturian +* Improved the appearance of the settings screen +* Removed unused READ_LOGS permission + +#### [1.0.3](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.3) + +2018-05-14 + +* Fixed a crash when rotating the screen during account creation +* Ensure new account is written to disk immediately +* Ensure connections are closed when removing a contact +* Clear the UI when device memory is critically low + +#### [1.0.2](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.2) + +2018-05-09 + +* Updated translations +* Improved account creation screen + +#### [1.0.1](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.1) + +2018-04-30 + +* Disabled automatic sign out when memory is low +* Fixed a bug that caused private messages not to appear +* Updated translations + +#### [1.0.0](https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/commits/release-1.0.0) + +2018-04-29 + +* First release * End-to-end encrypted private messaging, private groups, forums and blogs \ No newline at end of file