monocles_chat/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

Version 2.3.7

• bug fixes

Version 2.3.6

• bug fixes

Version 2.3.5

• start removing OTR
• rework conference and contact details (big avatar is available via long click) (PAM)
• resume download of OMEMO encrypted files
• channels now use '#' as symbol in avatar
• support for ?register and ?register;preauth XMPP uri parameters
• update connection settings
• use ExoPlayer for video playback (PAM)
• show artist - title for audio files (PAM)
• show PDF previews (PAM)
• minor UI improvements (PAM)
• use 12 byte IV for OMEMO
• a lot of bug fixes

Version 2.3.4

• fixes for Jingle IBB file transfer
• fixes for repeated corrections filling up the database
• switched to Last Message Correction v1.1
• increase mam messages catchup (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 2.3.3

• fix missing send button

Version 2.3.2

• fix shareWithActivity

Version 2.3.1

• bug fixes

Version 2.3.0

• show name in quotes (PAM)
• introduce theme based on systems theme (PAM)
• increase default video quality (720p instead of 360p) (PAM)
• replace YouTube links with Invidious links (PAM)
• rework profile view (PAM)
• introduce app intro and some help screens (PAM)
• fixed minor security issues
• share XMPP uri from channel search by long pressing a result
• fixed OMEMO self healing (after backup restore) on servers w/o MAM
• introduce expert setting to perform channel discovery on local server instead of search.jabber.network
• introduce new orange theme color (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 2.2.9

• bug fixes

Version 2.2.8

• stability improvements for group chats and channels
• allow backups to be restored from anywhere
• make short vibrate in open chat configurable and respect silent mode (PAM)
• fixes for Jingle file transfer
• fixed some rare crashes
• when sharing a message from and to messenger insert it as quote
• find orphaned files and show them in the chat again instead of showing them deleted (PAM)
• introduce file uploads/downloads with queue (PAM)
• fixed connection issues over Tor
• P2P file transfer (Jingle) now offers direct candidates
• support XEP-0396: Jingle Encrypted Transports - OMEMO
• bug fixes

Version 2.2.7

• fixing crashes

Version 2.2.6

• fixing connection issues
• fix broken updater

Version 2.2.5

• make backup compatible to Conversations (only works for Android >= 8) (PAM)
• bug fix

Version 2.2.4

• added channel search via search.jabbercat.org
• reworked onboarding screens
• warn when trying to enter domain address or channel address in Add Contact dialog
• set own OMEMO devices to inactive after not seeing them for 60 days. (was 7 days)
• bug fixes for peer to peer file transfer (Jingle)
• fixed server info for unlimited/unknown max file size
• make backup compatible to Conversations (PAM)
• performance improvements
• bug fixes

Version 2.2.3

• bug fixes

Version 2.2.2

• add activity to define some important privacy settings on first start (PAM)
• add ability to delete account also from server (PAM)
• add ability to kick users from room and not just ban them (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 2.2.1

• use extra activity for enter name during registration (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 2.2.0

• add ability to set/edit nickname in own profile (PAM)
• add ability to configure autojoin flag in groupchat details (PAM)
• support for Android 9 'message style' notifications
• OMEMO stability improvements
• do not show deleted files in media browser
• added 'Keep Original' as image and video quality choice (PAM)
• fixed avatar not being refreshed in group chats
• make users avatars configurable (prefer either from xmpp or addressbook) (PAM)
• integrate last message deletion on remote devices (server and client need support for message correction) (PAM)
• 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
• reworked backup & restore
• use Ad-Hoc Commands to invite new users (PAM)
• show link preview in chat (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 2.1.5

• improved handling of bookmark nicks
• long press on 'allow' or 'add back' snackbar to bring up 'reject'
• let the user forbid android from taking screenshots (PAM)
• make PEP avatars public to play nice with Prosody 0.11
• fixed re-sending failed files in group chats
• OMEMO stability improvements
• context menu when long pressing avatar in 1:1 chat
• synchronize group chat join/leaves across multiple clients
• fixed sending PGP encrypted messages from quick reply
• bug fixes

Version 2.1.4

• fix crash with xmpp uris

Version 2.1.3

• bring back gif support in internal mediaviewer
• fixed group chat mentions when nick ends in . (dot)
• fixed not asking for permissions after direct share
• fixed CVE-2018-18467
• implement message deletion (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 2.1.2

• fix crash with updater

Version 2.1.1

• make quick actions/attachment choice configurable (PAM)
• add a hideable separate quick button for voice messages (PAM)
• switch between speaker/earpiece while playing audios/voice messages
• store bookmarks in PEP if server has ability to convert to old bookmarks
• show Jabber IDs from address book in address book
• 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)
• reworked MediaViewer (PAM)
• support TLSv1.3 (ejabberd ≤ 18.06 is incompatible with openssl 1.1.1 - Update ejabberd or downgrade openssl if you get ›Stream opening error‹)
• add push messages for playstore versions
• bug fixes

Version 2.1.0

• use group chat name as primary identifier
• upload group chat avatar on compatible servers
• show group name and subject in group chat details
• UI improvements
• introduce Expert Setting to enable direct search
• introduce Paste As Quote on Android 6+
• attempt to delete broken bundles from PEP
• offer Paste as quote for HTML content
• use SNI on STARTTLS to fix gtalk
• use Consistent Color Generation (XEP-0392)
• bug fixes

Version 2.0.2

• bug fixes especially for Android 4

Version 2.0.1

• improved recording quality
• let the user select a public server for account creation (PAM)
• add possibility to de-/activate accounts in multi account mode
• bug fixes

Version 2.0.0

• highlight irregular unicode code blocks in Jabber IDs
• integrate QR code scanner (requires camera permission)
• removed support for customizable resources
• reworked message search
• added splash screen at startup
• integrate dark theme
• keep OTR, but without further development and support, just for compatibility (PAM)
• added configurable font size
• added global OMEMO preference
• added scroll to bottom button
• added contact button as android widget
• only mark visible messages as read
• a lot of bug fixes

Version 1.22.1

• show extended/TOR connection options in expert settings
• bug fixes

Version 1.22.0

• integrated expert option to enable multiple account (PAM)
• some UI improvements
• improved MAM support
• bug fixes

Version 1.21.3

• small self messages improvement
• small notification improvement
• bug fixes

Version 1.21.2

• bug fixes

Version 1.21.1

• don't use integrated updater if Messenger is installed from F-Droid (PAM)
• check if app installs from unknown sources are allowed, if not open settings to allow this (PAM)
• show hint in chatview if private message is activated (PAM)
• send delivery receipts after MAM catchup
• reduce number of wake locks
• add possibility to destroy group chats (PAM)
• show progress dialog while downloading update with internal updater (PAM)
• implemented message search (PAM)
• improved self chat
• bug fixes

Version 1.21.0

• replaced google maps location service with open street map services via leaflet (PAM)
• let screen on while playing audio files (PAM)
• add Turkish translations
• bug fixes

Version 1.20.3

• show icon instead of image preview in conversation overview
• fixed loop when trying to decrypt with YubiKey
• Removed NFC support
• Fixed OMEMO device list no being announced
• bug fixes

Version 1.20.2

• bug fixes

Version 1.20.1

• bug fixes

Version 1.20.0

• reworked AppUpdater and show a notification if there is an update available (PAM)
• some UI and performance improvements
• add french and spanish translations
• text markup bold, italic,monospace and strikethrough
• fixed 'No permission to access …' when opening files shared from the SD card
• always open URLs in new tab
• bring back quick share (default off) and return to previous app after sharing
• send and show read markers in private, non-anonymous groups
• warn if chat is unencrypted and switch to OMEMO if available after pressing OK (warning can be disabled in settings) (PAM)
• support sending and receiving opus file
• bug fixes

Version 1.19.2

• reworked inline player for audio messages
• long press the 'add back' button to show block menu
• foregroundservice can be switched off
• bug fixes

Version 1.19.1

• fixed OTR encrypted file transfer
• bug fixes

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
• Made DNSSEC hostname validation opt-in
• work around for OpensFire's self signed certs
• use VPN's DNS servers first
• fixed connection loop on Android < 4.4
• presence subscription no longer required for OMEMO on compatible servers
• bug fixes

Version 1.18.2

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

Version 1.18.1

• limited GPG encryption for MUC offline members
• show extended connection settings for open version in export settings
• fixed landscape layout problems for tablets
• 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'
• bug fixes

Version 1.18.0

• enable OTR and OpenPGP again
• fix bug with updater on devices < SDK 21 (PAM)
• Show colored contact names for their presence status (via settings)
• treat URL as file if URL is in oob or contains key
• added support for Android Auto
• fixed HTTP Download over Tor
• work around for nimbuzz.com MUCs
• bug fixes

Version 1.17.1

• grey out offline contacts in StartConversation (PAM)
• change emoji library which supports newer emojis
• change avatar images to circles
• Switch Aztec to QR for faster scans
• make automatic fullscreen media rotation configurable (PAM)
• open version can use tor networks
• make image compression configurable (PAM)
• show read/received markers in chatlist (PAM)
• OMEMO: put auth tag into key (verify auth tag as well)
• offer to block entire domain in message from stanger snackbar
• bug fixes

Version 1.17.0

• add date bubbles in chat view (PAM)
• show last used resource in contact details
• make brightness overwrite in image/video viewer configurable (PAM)
• make video resolution configurable (PAM)
• do not notify for messages from strangers by default
• blocking a JID closes the corresponding conversation
• show message sender in conversation overview
• Support for the latest MAM namespace
• Icons for attach menu
• send typing notifications in private, non-anonymous MUCs
• change media directory names (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 1.16.5

• show read marker in whisper messages
• bug fixes

Version 1.16.4

• show failed file uploads in chatlist (PAM)
• resend failed file uploads automatically (PAM)
• preview files in chatlist
• move (un)mute settings to contact-/conference details
• UI performance fixes
• bug fixes

Version 1.16.3

• don't use jingle as fallback if file is too big
• bug fixes

Version 1.16.2

• show app name and version from shared apk files
• add ability to compress videos with 720p and not only bigger ones

Version 1.16.1

• bug fixes

Version 1.16.0

• show unread messages in chatlist (PAM)
• increase image size to 4k UHD (PAM)
• add support for GIF files
• reworked video compression (PAM)
• reworked app updater
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.4

• improve video compression quality (PAM)
• support for POSH (RFC7711)
• support for quoting messages (via select text)
• verified messages show shield icon; unverified messages show lock
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.3

• new Blind Trust Before Verification mode
• easily share Barcode and XMPP uri from Account details
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.2

• automatically remove old OMEMO devices after 7 days
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.1

• introduces preference option to choose if videos should be compressed (always, automatically, never)
• bug fixes

Version 1.15.0

• make OMEMO working with other clients
• make OMEMO encryption standard for 1:1 chats as default
• start navigation app directly from show location activity (PAM)
• show map preview on shared locations (PAM)
• show contacts name on shared VCARDs (PAM)
• send text directly via ShareWithActivity
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.5

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

Version 1.14.4

• make error notification dismissable
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.3

• set different auto-download-sizes for mobile, roaming and WiFi connections (PAM)
• add ability to report errors and bugs directly from menu (PAM)
• XEP-0377: Spam Reporting
• fix rare start up crashes
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.2

• support ANONYMOUS SASL
• add custom Emojis
• scroll long actionbar titles
• some performance improvements
• some video compression improvements (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 1.14.1

• fix crash on taking photos directly within the app

Version 1.14.0

• compress videos > 5 MB before sending
• improvments for Android N
• quick reply to notifications on Android N
• don't download avatars and files when data saver is on
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.9

• add icons for files in chat view
• reworked backup service to automatically backup database encrypted to local storage at 4 am each day (PAM)
• make human readable log export optional (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.8

• bug fixes

Version 1.13.7

• improved video thumbnails in chatlist
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.6

• share image/video directly from fullscreen view (PAM)
• show online status in foreground service
• support jingle ft:4
• show contact as DND if one resource is
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.5

• add image preview before sending single images directly (PAM)
• add vibrate notification when app is open (PAM)
• hide actionbar in fullscreen image/video view (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.4

• new PGP decryption logic
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.3

• new permission check and request at startup (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.2

• refactored lastseen info
• bug fixes

Version 1.13.1

• bug fixes

Version 1.13.0

• changed applicationId (PAM)
• play videos directly without touching play button (PAM)
• add database importer from local storage as backup (PAM)
• changed files directories and names (PAM)
• bug fixes

Version 1.12.6

• bug fixes
• add database exporter to local storage as backup (PAM)

Version 1.12.5

• bug fixes

Version 1.12.4

• new create conference dialog
• show first unread message on top
• show geo uri as links
• circumvent long message DOS
• integrate simple videoplayer and image viewer (PAM)

Version 1.12.3

• show offline members in conferences
• various bug fixes

Version 1.12.2

• make omemo default when all resources support it
• show presence of other resources as template
• start typing in StartConversationsActivity to search
• show addresses in locations (PAM)
• show video previews in chats
• various bug fixes and improvements
• fixed pgp presence signing

Version 1.12.1

• expert setting to modify presence
• added simple audio player (PAM)
• added audio recorder (PAM)
• added location services (PAM)
• changed theme color from green to blue (PAM)
• small bug fixes

Version 1.12.0

• added welcome screen for first start
• use IP/Port instead of query DNS to improve connection performance
• UI improvements
• bug fixes

Version 1.11.7

• Share xmpp uri from conference details
• add setting to allow quick sharing
• use material design icons for android < lollipop
• make foreground service always activated (PAM)
• disable account deactivation
• UI improvements
• 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
• check maximum file size when using HTTP Upload
• properly calculate caps hash
• some UI improvements

Version 1.11.3

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

Version 1.11.2

• added voice recorder to plugins
• bug fixes

Version 1.11.1

• fixed some bugs when sharing files with Conversations

Version 1.11.0

• OMEMO encrypted conferences
• resend failed filetransfers automatically
• Support for XEP-0357: Push Notifications
• disable support for only one account

Version 1.10.1

• support only one account
• various bug fixes

Version 1.10.0

• Support for XEP-0308: Last Message Correction

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 and optimizations

Version 1.9.2

• prevent startup crash on Sailfish OS
• minor bug fixes
• removed contact-/conferece-details button (PAM)
• touch contact name or conference name in action bar opens contact-/conference-details (PAM)

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
• hide settings, manage accounts and updater in all menus except in the main activity
• bug fixes

Version 1.8.2

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

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
• Own contact picture in tile for conferences with only one other occupant
• added button to updater dialog to show full changelog
• added plugin loader to settings
• fixed PGP encrypted file transfer
• bug fixes

Versrion 1.7.3

• changed app name from Conversations to Pix-Art Messenger (PAM)
• changed chat background to light yellow
• added own name for sent locations (PAM)

Version 1.7.2

• let users crop their avatars
• bug fixes

Versrion 1.7.1

• performance improvements when opening a conversation
• bug fixes

Version 1.7.0

• redownload deleted files from HTTP hosts
• bug fixes
• show lastseen info as subitle in single chats

Version 1.6.13

• bugfixes
• fetching MUC history via MAM
• Expert setting to automatically set presence
• show client-to-client encryption in chatview
• added changelog to AppUpdater dialog
• delete old version files in download folder on updating
• use standard namespace for file transfers
• CAPTCHA support
• SASL EXTERNAL (client certifiates)

Version 1.6.12

• added blue tick as read indicator
• tab completion for MUC nicks
• history export to SD card
• bug fixes

Version 1.6.11

• optimized app updater and increased app update check period to once a day

Version 1.6.10

• fixed facebook login
• fixed bug with ejabberd mam
• run app updater automatically

Version 1.6.9

• basic keyboard support
• bug fixes
• update checker with in app version updates

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
• show unexpected encryption changes as red chat bubbles
• always notify in private/non-anonymous conferences
• some bugfixes
• hard coded pix-art.de as standard server

Version 1.5.2

• added new message bubbles
• added subtitles to chatviews in ActionBar to display typing info in single chats and participant names in conferences
• some bug fixes

Version 1.5.1

• fixed rare crashes
• improved otr support
• moved typing info to ActionBar

Version 1.5.0

• new file transfer mode to offline contacts and conferences for files smaller than 20 MB: upload files to HTTP host and share them in MUCs. requires new HttpUploadComponent on server side
• default image format is JPEG
• small layout modifications with bigger avatars
• show contacts name in locations shared in conferences

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 (Affiliaton 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
• Infinit 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