briar issueshttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues2020-11-19T15:57:41Zhttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/872Blogs: RSS feed import order2020-11-19T15:57:41ZMegaloxBlogs: RSS feed import orderThe posts of the RSS feed were imported in a random order and all of them showed the same timestamp. Wouldn't it be better to (a) import the posts in the correct order (newest on top) and (b) add the timestamp of the original post (that ...The posts of the RSS feed were imported in a random order and all of them showed the same timestamp. Wouldn't it be better to (a) import the posts in the correct order (newest on top) and (b) add the timestamp of the original post (that would be more interesting than the import timestamp IMO)https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/871RSS feed lost2017-08-04T13:52:53ZMegaloxRSS feed lostOur testers imported a regulary updated RSS feed on Friday. We opened the blogs again on monday and no new posts of the RSS feed had arrived.Our testers imported a regulary updated RSS feed on Friday. We opened the blogs again on monday and no new posts of the RSS feed had arrived.Android Beta 2Torsten GroteTorsten Grotehttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/868Add contact: "Face-to-face" is confusing2017-12-18T07:40:24ZMegaloxAdd contact: "Face-to-face" is confusingWe discussed this somewhere before (couldn't find this at the moment) but one tester thought he had to take a picture of his contact when he read something about "face-to-face"We discussed this somewhere before (couldn't find this at the moment) but one tester thought he had to take a picture of his contact when he read something about "face-to-face"https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/867RSS feed: Posts from the RSS feed stayed in the blog after deleting the RSS feed2017-12-18T07:40:24ZMegaloxRSS feed: Posts from the RSS feed stayed in the blog after deleting the RSS feedThe testers had no problem deleting an RSS feed, but they expected the posts from the RSS feed to disappear.The testers had no problem deleting an RSS feed, but they expected the posts from the RSS feed to disappear.Android Beta 1Torsten GroteTorsten Grotehttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/866RSS feed: Tester B did not like the "spamming" of his feed after A imported a...2017-12-18T07:40:24ZMegaloxRSS feed: Tester B did not like the "spamming" of his feed after A imported an RSS feedThe testers had no problem to import RSS feeds. But when A imported a feed B got 28 notifications for new blog entries (we stopped counting after 28). He didn't like this at all.The testers had no problem to import RSS feeds. But when A imported a feed B got 28 notifications for new blog entries (we stopped counting after 28). He didn't like this at all.Android Beta 1https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/865Blog: Testers did not understand the structure of the feed2022-11-18T17:24:07ZMegaloxBlog: Testers did not understand the structure of the feedThe testers were confused that an entry was shown again within the reblog and then a third time in the reblog of the reblog. The feed was full of the same blogpost, only that another part was added on top for every reblog.The testers were confused that an entry was shown again within the reblog and then a third time in the reblog of the reblog. The feed was full of the same blogpost, only that another part was added on top for every reblog.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/864Blogs: Testers weren't able to find private blogs2022-11-18T17:24:07ZMegaloxBlogs: Testers weren't able to find private blogsThis was a surprise for me, but testers couldn't find out how to get to the private blog of a blogger when we asked them to do so.This was a surprise for me, but testers couldn't find out how to get to the private blog of a blogger when we asked them to do so.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/862Blogs: Scrolling with low performance2020-11-19T16:07:38ZMegaloxBlogs: Scrolling with low performanceOne tester scrolled the blog up and down and it wasn't really smooth. @ernir suspected the emojis to be responsible for this.One tester scrolled the blog up and down and it wasn't really smooth. @ernir suspected the emojis to be responsible for this.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/859Reveal contacts: No feedback for the revealee2020-11-19T16:06:52ZMegaloxReveal contacts: No feedback for the revealeeA revealed her relationship to B but B did not get feedback (maybe exept the visibility indicator, but that is very subtle)A revealed her relationship to B but B did not get feedback (maybe exept the visibility indicator, but that is very subtle)https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/858Private groups: No feedback that user left2020-11-19T16:05:34ZMegaloxPrivate groups: No feedback that user leftB left the group that A created but A never got any feedback, so she could not reinvite B.B left the group that A created but A never got any feedback, so she could not reinvite B.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/856Private group: Icon for creator2020-11-19T15:40:50ZMegaloxPrivate group: Icon for creatorOne tester liked the idea of having an extra icon for the creator of the group, a little crown for the "group master". I personally don't think that even more icons would improve the UX but maybe we want to discuss once more if the speci...One tester liked the idea of having an extra icon for the creator of the group, a little crown for the "group master". I personally don't think that even more icons would improve the UX but maybe we want to discuss once more if the special status of the group creator could be highlighted more prominently.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/855Reveal relationship: testers did not understand concept2017-12-18T07:40:24ZMegaloxReveal relationship: testers did not understand conceptThe first thing the testers saw was the visibility indicator in the group. They didn't understand what that meant at all.
Then we told them to go to the "reveal contact" section. The onboarding dialog was displayed but they did not und...The first thing the testers saw was the visibility indicator in the group. They didn't understand what that meant at all.
Then we told them to go to the "reveal contact" section. The onboarding dialog was displayed but they did not understand what it meant.
The creator of the group saw in her "reveal contact" menu that she had one person that was checked and greyed out. She did not know why that was or what it meant.
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To put it in a nutshell: This wont work in any way without a very good explanation. If we presume that users don't read manuals at all we can kick the whole feature because it will only confuse the users.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/854Private groups: testers did not understand iconography2020-11-19T15:40:23ZMegaloxPrivate groups: testers did not understand iconographyThe "that is me"-icon (single person) and the verification icon didn't work at all without any explanation.The "that is me"-icon (single person) and the verification icon didn't work at all without any explanation.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/853Disabled menu items are not greyed out on all devices2017-12-18T07:40:24ZMegaloxDisabled menu items are not greyed out on all devicesIf the user has only one contact she can't make an introduction. Nonetheless the "Make introduction" button in the overflow menu is visble. It just doesn't do anything if the user taps it.If the user has only one contact she can't make an introduction. Nonetheless the "Make introduction" button in the overflow menu is visble. It just doesn't do anything if the user taps it.Android Beta 1Torsten GroteTorsten Grotehttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/847Transport icons are confusing2020-11-21T12:29:31ZakwizgranTransport icons are confusingA tester asked how it was possible for the wifi and mobile network icons to be active at the same time. We may need to rethink the icons or labels to make it clear that one represents internet connectivity (via wifi or mobile data) and t...A tester asked how it was possible for the wifi and mobile network icons to be active at the same time. We may need to rethink the icons or labels to make it clear that one represents internet connectivity (via wifi or mobile data) and the other represents wifi connectivity (without necessarily being connected to the internet).
Related to #185 and #197.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/844New message badge doesn't disappear2019-02-26T14:43:07ZMegaloxNew message badge doesn't disappearI made a video:
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If I'm opening the contact I should be able to read all unread messages that are indicated by the badge and they should...I made a video:
![badge_doesnt_disappear](/uploads/33859344bdaabb59430b217c2b8db921/badge_doesnt_disappear.mp4)
If I'm opening the contact I should be able to read all unread messages that are indicated by the badge and they should be marked as "read" and the badge should disappear (at least that's what I would expect). Please notice that the badge of Rinre stays the same while the other two badges are partly reduced.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/830Some text input fields don't work in landscape mode2019-03-19T10:38:50ZakwizgranSome text input fields don't work in landscape modeCheck that all text input fields can be used in landscape mode. We may need to set `android:imeOptions` so the done button works.Check that all text input fields can be used in landscape mode. We may need to set `android:imeOptions` so the done button works.Android 1.1Torsten GroteTorsten Grotehttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/817Add a setting to control whether Briar uses a wake lock2023-04-24T12:16:56ZakwizgranAdd a setting to control whether Briar uses a wake lockBriar holds a wake lock while Tor is running. @gdt asked for a setting to disable the wake lock, which would mean messages wouldn't be synced while the device was sleeping, but battery usage would be reduced.
If no other app is holding ...Briar holds a wake lock while Tor is running. @gdt asked for a setting to disable the wake lock, which would mean messages wouldn't be synced while the device was sleeping, but battery usage would be reduced.
If no other app is holding a wake lock, the device typically sleeps a few seconds after the screen turns off. We probably don't want to lose connectivity immediately, and it would be good if we could prepare for sleep so Tor doesn't panic when it wakes up. We might consider holding a wake lock for a few minutes after the screen turns off, then cleanly going offline and releasing the wake lock. Then we can listen for ACTION_SCREEN_ON to reacquire the wake lock and go online.
Alternatively, if we want to be really hardcore about saving battery at the expense of connectivity, we can go offline when the screen turns off. In that case no wake lock would be needed.
Related to #268, #769.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/811Tester did not understand difference between Forum and Private Group2021-02-27T21:49:14ZTorsten GroteTester did not understand difference between Forum and Private GroupOne of the testers from Cryptorave tried Briar again and wondered what the difference between forums and private groups is. Both seem to be a place where you can add people to talk together and both use the same message layout.One of the testers from Cryptorave tried Briar again and wondered what the difference between forums and private groups is. Both seem to be a place where you can add people to talk together and both use the same message layout.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/804Self-destruct timer for messages2021-07-06T09:57:26ZTorsten GroteSelf-destruct timer for messagesDuring testing session #788 and during the first Briar presentation at Cryptorave, users asked if we support a self-destruct timer for messages like Signal introduced recently and like it is also supported by Telegram.
The user seemed t...During testing session #788 and during the first Briar presentation at Cryptorave, users asked if we support a self-destruct timer for messages like Signal introduced recently and like it is also supported by Telegram.
The user seemed to see less need for the feature after it was explained that this feature does not help against adversaries who also receive that message, because they can always retain it despite the self-destruct timer. Most users might not know that and get a false sense of security from such a feature. However, testers still found it nice to be able to let messages delete automatically in case they are forced to enter their password or somebody gets hold of their phone unlocked.Self-destructing messages2021-01-31