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@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@ Conversations: the very last word in instant messaging -[](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siacs.conversations&referrer=utm_source%3Dgithub) [](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WD35AAC/) +This is a fork of the official [Conversations](https://github.com/siacs/Conversations) app with some modifications described under features. + +Conversations can be downloaded from github [releases](https://github.com/kriztan/Conversations/releases)  @@ -16,7 +18,7 @@ Conversations: the very last word in instant messaging ## Features -* End-to-end encryption with [OMEMO](http://conversations.im/omemo/), [OTR](https://otr.cypherpunks.ca/), or [OpenPGP](http://www.openpgp.org/about_openpgp/) +* End-to-end encryption with either [OTR](https://otr.cypherpunks.ca/) or [OpenPGP](http://www.openpgp.org/about_openpgp/) * Send and receive images as well as other kind of files * Share your location via an external [plug-in](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siacs.conversations.sharelocation&referrer=utm_source%3Dgithub) * Indication when your contact has read your message @@ -28,20 +30,28 @@ Conversations: the very last word in instant messaging * Multiple accounts / unified inbox * Very low impact on battery life +our individual changes: +* accounts are hard linked to pix-art.de +* increased avatar-sizes in account- and contact-details with prefering XMPP-avatars over addressbook avatars +* in-app self updater with dayly check for updates +* moved writing info from chatwindow into actionbar-subtitle +* show lastseen info in actionbar-subtitle +* display group chat members in actionbar-subtitle +* images are transfered as JPEG +* support more file-types for file-transfer (pdf, doc, docx, txt, m4a, m4b, mp3, mp2, wav, aac, aif, aiff, aifc, mid, midi, 3gpp, avi, mp4, mpeg, mpg, mpe, mov, 3gp, apk, vcf, ics, zip, rar) +* show contacts name in locations shared in conferences +* OpenPGP end-to-end encryption methode is disabled ### XMPP Features -Conversations works with every XMPP server out there. However XMPP is an +This Conversations works only with `pix-art.de`. However XMPP is an extensible protocol. These extensions are standardized as well in so called XEP's. Conversations supports a couple of these to make the overall user -experience better. There is a chance that your current XMPP server does not -support these extensions; therefore to get the most out of Conversations you -should consider either switching to an XMPP server that does or — even better — -run your own XMPP server for you and your friends. These XEP's are: +experience better. Our XMPP-Server is prosody and supports all of the listed XEP's: * [XEP-0065: SOCKS5 Bytestreams](http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0065.html) (or mod_proxy65). Will be used to transfer files if both parties are behind a firewall (NAT). -* [XEP-0163: Personal Eventing Protocol](http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html) for avatars and OMEMO. +* [XEP-0163: Personal Eventing Protocol](http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0163.html) for avatars * [XEP-0191: Blocking command](http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0191.html) lets you blacklist spammers or block contacts without removing them from your roster. * [XEP-0198: Stream Management](http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0198.html) allows XMPP to survive small network outages and @@ -58,15 +68,19 @@ run your own XMPP server for you and your friends. These XEP's are: withholding unimportant packages. * [XEP-0363: HTTP File Upload](http://xmpp.org/extensions/xep-0363.html) allows you to share files in conferences and with offline contacts. Requires an [additional component](https://github.com/siacs/HttpUploadComponent) - on your server. Alternatively, an [Ejabberd contrib-module](https://github.com/processone/ejabberd-contrib/tree/master/mod_http_upload) and a [Prosody module](http://modules.prosody.im/mod_http_upload.html) are available. + on your server. ## Team -#### Head of Development +#### Head of Development (original Conversations) + +* [Daniel Gultsch](https://github.com/inputmice) + +#### Head of Development (modified Conversations) -* [Daniel Gultsch](https://github.com/inputmice) +* [Christian Schneppe](https://github.com/kriztan) -#### Code Contributions +#### Code Contributions (original Conversations) (In order of appearance) @@ -84,7 +98,9 @@ run your own XMPP server for you and your friends. These XEP's are: * [fiaxh](https://github.com/fiaxh) (OMEMO) #### Translations -Translations are managed on [Transifex](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/conversations/) +Translations are managed on [Transifex](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/conversations/) for original features + +Translations for our own features are managed on github. If you would like to help translation the app create a pull-request. ## FAQ @@ -93,70 +109,14 @@ Translations are managed on [Transifex](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/con #### How do I install Conversations? Conversations is entirely open source and licensed under GPLv3. So if you are a -software developer you can check out the sources from GitHub and use Gradle to +software developer you can check out the sources from GitHub and use ant to build your apk file. -The more convenient way — which not only gives you automatic updates but also -supports the further development of Conversations — is to buy the App in the -Google [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siacs.conversations&referrer=utm_source%3Dgithub). - -Buying the App from the Play Store will also give you access to our [beta test](#beta). - -#### I don't have a Google Account but I would still like to make a contribution - -I accept donations over PayPal, Bitcoin and Flattr. For donations via PayPal you -can use the email address `donate@siacs.eu` or the button below. - -[](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=CW3SYT3KG5PDL) - -**Disclaimer:** I'm not a huge fan of PayPal and their business policies. For -larger contributions please get in touch with me beforehand and we can talk -about bank transfer (SEPA). - -My Bitcoin Address is: `1NxSU1YxYzJVDpX1rcESAA3NJki7kRgeeu` - - -[](https://flattr.com/submit/auto?user_id=inputmice&url=http%3A%2F%2Fconversations.siacs.eu&title=Conversations&tags=github&category=software) +Our modified version of Conversation can be downloaded from github [releases](https://github.com/kriztan/Conversations/releases) #### How do I create an account? -XMPP, like email, is a federated protocol which means that there is not one -company you can create an 'official XMPP account' with. Instead there are -hundreds, or even thousands, of provider out there. To find one use a web search -engine of your choice. Or maybe your university has one. Or you can run your -own. Or ask a friend to run one. Once you've found one, you can use -Conversations to create an account. Just select 'register new account on server' -within the create account dialog. - -#### Where can I set up a custom hostname / port -Conversations will automatically look up the SRV records for your domain name -which can point to any hostname port combination. If your server doesn’t provide -those please contact your admin and have them read -[this](http://prosody.im/doc/dns#srv_records) - -#### I get 'Incompatible Server' - -As regular user you should be picking a different server. The server you selected -is probably insecure and/or very old. - -If you are a server administrator you should make sure that your server provides -STARTTLS. XMPP over TLS (on a different port) is not sufficient. - -On rare occasions this error message might also be caused by a server not providing -a login (SASL) mechanism that Conversations is able to handle. Conversations supports -SCRAM-SHA1, PLAIN, EXTERNAL (client certs) and DIGEST-MD5. - -#### Conversations doesn't work for me. Where can I get help? - -You can join our conference room on `conversations@conference.siacs.eu`. -A lot of people in there are able to answer basic questions about the usage of -Conversations or can provide you with tips on running your own XMPP server. If -you found a bug or your app crashes please read the Developer / Report Bugs -section of this document. - -#### I need professional support with Conversations or setting up my server - -I'm available for hire. Contact me at `inputmice@siacs.eu`. +With our Conversations app you can only create and use accounts on `pix-art.de`. You can create your own account for free. You only need a nickname and a password. You don't need to add `@pix-art.de` to your nickname. After creating your own `pix-art.de` account you'll find me in your contact list. If you have any questions about our app or our service feel free to ask me or join our support-conference `support@room.pix-art.de`. #### How does the address book integration work? @@ -208,7 +168,7 @@ everybody in your contact list to know that you have been using your computer at In the past status has been used to judge the likelihood of whether or not your messages are being read. This is no longer necessary. With Chat Markers (XEP-0333, supported by Conversations since 0.4) we have the ability to **know** -whether or not your messages are being read. Similar things can be said for +whether or not your messages are being read. Similar things can be said for priorities. In the past priorities have been used (by servers, not by clients!) to route your messages to one specific client. With carbon messages (XEP-0280, supported by Conversations since 0.1) this is no longer necessary. Using @@ -226,27 +186,11 @@ Making these status and priority optional isn't a solution either because Conversations is trying to get rid of old behaviours and set an example for other clients. -#### Conversations is missing a certain feature - -I'm open for new feature suggestions. You can use the [issue tracker][issues] on -GitHub. Please take some time to browse through the issues to see if someone -else already suggested it. Be assured that I read each and every ticket. If I -like it I will leave it open until it's implemented. If I don't like it I will -close it (usually with a short comment). If I don't comment on an feature -request that's probably a good sign because this means I agree with you. -Commenting with +1 on either open or closed issues won't change my mind, nor -will it accelerate the development. - -#### You closed my feature request but I want it really really badly - -Just write it yourself and send me a pull request. If I like it I will happily -merge it if I don't at least you and like minded people get to enjoy it. - -#### I need a feature and I need it now! +### Security -I am available for hire. Contact me via XMPP: `inputmice@siacs.eu` +#### Encryption methodes -### Security +You can choose between different end-to-end encryption methodes, which are explained in the following lines. Our Server only accepts TLS encrypted connections to clients and only allows unencrypted connections to other server, if there is no way to encrypt the connections. If you are chatting with users to other servers, you should use an end-to-end encryption methode or ask me to look if the server-connections are encrypted or not. #### Why are there three end-to-end encryption methods and which one should I choose? @@ -265,6 +209,8 @@ downsides: It is vulnerable to replay attacks, it is rather verbose, and decrypting and encrypting takes longer than OTR. It is however asynchronous and works well with message carbons. +In our version, OpenPGP is diabled because of the problems listed above. + To use OpenPGP you have to install the open source app [OpenKeychain](http://www.openkeychain.org) and then long press on the account in manage accounts and choose renew PGP announcement from the contextual menu. @@ -284,59 +230,11 @@ feature is regarded experimental. Conversations is the only client that uses XEP-0027 with conferences. (The XEP neither specifically allows nor disallows this.) -### Development - -<a name="beta"></a> -#### Beta testing -If you bought the App on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siacs.conversations) -you can get access to the latest beta version by joining the -[Conversations Beta Testers](https://plus.google.com/communities/107649347599361240873) -community on Google+ and then using [this link](https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.siacs.conversations) -to sign up for the beta test. - -#### How do I build Conversations - -Make sure to have ANDROID_HOME point to your Android SDK - - git clone https://github.com/siacs/Conversations.git - cd Conversations - ./gradlew build - - -[](https://travis-ci.org/siacs/Conversations) - -### How do I update/add external libraries? - -If the library you want to update is in Maven Central or JCenter (or has its own -Maven repo), add it or update its version in `build.gradle`. If the library is -in the `libs/` directory, you can update it using a subtree merge by doing the -following (using `minidns` as an example): - - git remote add minidns https://github.com/rtreffer/minidns.git - git fetch minidns - git merge -s subtree minidns master - -To add a new dependency to the `libs/` directory (replacing "name", "branch" and -"url" as necessary): - - git remote add name url - git merge -s ours --no-commit name/branch - git read-tree --prefix=libs/name -u name/branch - git commit -m "Subtree merged in name" - -#### How do I debug Conversations - -If something goes wrong Conversations usually exposes very little information in -the UI (other than the fact that something didn't work). However with adb -(android debug bridge) you squeeze some more information out of Conversations. -These information are especially useful if you are experiencing trouble with -your connection or with file transfer. - - adb -d logcat -v time -s conversations - #### I found a bug -Please report it to our [issue tracker][issues]. If your app crashes please +If you have troubles or problems please report them first into our support chat `support@room.pix-art.de`, so we can decide if it's an issue caused by our features or a global issue. + +Only global issues should be reported into the Conversations [issue tracker][issues]. If your app crashes please provide a stack trace. If you are experiencing misbehaviour please provide detailed steps to reproduce. Always mention whether you are running the latest Play Store version or the current HEAD. If you are having problems connecting to |