briar issueshttps://code.briarproject.org/groups/briar/-/issues2022-06-17T13:33:57Zhttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2122Add manual/FAQ entry explaining ### colors2022-06-17T13:33:57ZStoyanAdd manual/FAQ entry explaining ### colorsThe three hashes near the contact name in the groups need explanation, whether in the manual or as entry in the FAQ. Related to #1941.The three hashes near the contact name in the groups need explanation, whether in the manual or as entry in the FAQ. Related to #1941.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2121Inconsistency in "add new" button position and icon2021-07-23T11:23:23ZStoyanInconsistency in "add new" button position and icon* Contacts are added with "+" button on bottom right;
* Private groups are added with "+" button on top right;
* Forums are added with "+" button on top right;
* Blogs are added with "pen" button on the top right after the three-dot-menu...* Contacts are added with "+" button on bottom right;
* Private groups are added with "+" button on top right;
* Forums are added with "+" button on top right;
* Blogs are added with "pen" button on the top right after the three-dot-menu. Additionally the "pen" stays when I read (at least my) blogs and I expected taping on it to actually edit the post;
* RSS feeds are added with "+" button on top right.
Unifying the position and symbol of the action will improve the UX.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2120Wrong order of settings items2021-07-23T11:23:23ZStoyanWrong order of settings itemsIn the bottom part of the menu the connection options are ordered like that:
* Internet
* Wi-Fi
* Bluetooth
When you tap on any of them in the presented dialogue they are ordered the same way.
In `Settings > Connections` they are ordered...In the bottom part of the menu the connection options are ordered like that:
* Internet
* Wi-Fi
* Bluetooth
When you tap on any of them in the presented dialogue they are ordered the same way.
In `Settings > Connections` they are ordered differently:
* Bluetooth
* Wi-Fi
* Internet.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2119Optimize user experience after successful install of APK2021-10-21T10:47:04ZSebastianOptimize user experience after successful install of APKCurrently there's not much feedback on the receiver's side that the APK got installed successfully. What actually happens depends on the version of the OS, but its likely the user might just be put back to the browser where they download...Currently there's not much feedback on the receiver's side that the APK got installed successfully. What actually happens depends on the version of the OS, but its likely the user might just be put back to the browser where they downloaded the APK and might wonder if the installation already happened or aborted and try again.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2116Larger view of profile picture2021-07-12T11:32:41ZakwizgranLarger view of profile pictureUser feedback: "Please add ability to view the profile picture in large mode when tapping on the icon."User feedback: "Please add ability to view the profile picture in large mode when tapping on the icon."https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2115Shorter timer for disappearing messages2022-03-07T12:43:29ZakwizgranShorter timer for disappearing messagesA couple of users asked for the option to set a shorter timer for disappearing messages.A couple of users asked for the option to set a shorter timer for disappearing messages.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2114Edit URL of RSS feed2021-07-12T11:00:38ZakwizgranEdit URL of RSS feedA user asked for the ability to edit an RSS feed's URL, rather than deleting and re-adding it.A user asked for the ability to edit an RSS feed's URL, rather than deleting and re-adding it.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2113Tapping send button twice sends duplicate message2022-05-16T19:53:43ZakwizgranTapping send button twice sends duplicate message* Android version: 11
* Phone model: Pixel 3a (aosp_sargo)
* Briar version: 1.3.4 (76b7e6f)
* User feedback: "When I hit send twice it double sent the same message."
Log snippet:
```
05-31 23:06:14.209 I/BaseActivity: Starting Conversat...* Android version: 11
* Phone model: Pixel 3a (aosp_sargo)
* Briar version: 1.3.4 (76b7e6f)
* User feedback: "When I hit send twice it double sent the same message."
Log snippet:
```
05-31 23:06:14.209 I/BaseActivity: Starting ConversationActivity
05-31 23:06:14.211 I/BaseActivity: Resuming ConversationActivity
05-31 23:06:14.676 I/BaseActivity: Stopping NavDrawerActivity
05-31 23:06:16.966 I/ConversationActivity: Eagerly loading text for latest message
05-31 23:06:28.283 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sending keepalive
05-31 23:06:38.292 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sending keepalive
05-31 23:06:43.774 I/AutoDeleteManagerImpl: Sending message with auto-delete timer -1
05-31 23:06:44.370 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: false
05-31 23:06:44.389 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Next send time decreased
05-31 23:06:44.405 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: true
05-31 23:06:44.405 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sent offer
05-31 23:06:44.424 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: false
05-31 23:06:45.299 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated batch: true
05-31 23:06:45.299 I/ConversationActivity: Messages sent
05-31 23:06:45.299 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sent batch
05-31 23:06:45.317 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated batch: false
05-31 23:06:46.268 I/ConversationActivity: Messages acked
05-31 23:06:58.284 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sending keepalive
05-31 23:07:01.226 I/AutoDeleteManagerImpl: Sending message with auto-delete timer -1
05-31 23:07:03.058 I/AutoDeleteManagerImpl: Sending message with auto-delete timer -1
05-31 23:07:03.119 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: false
05-31 23:07:03.159 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: true
05-31 23:07:03.159 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sent offer
05-31 23:07:03.181 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: false
05-31 23:07:03.229 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated offer: false
05-31 23:07:04.144 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated batch: true
05-31 23:07:04.144 I/ConversationActivity: Messages sent
05-31 23:07:04.144 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Sent batch
05-31 23:07:04.163 I/DuplexOutgoingSession: Generated batch: false
05-31 23:07:04.915 I/ConversationActivity: Messages acked
```
Earlier in the log, `Trim memory: running critically low` is logged several times, so the phone may be responding slower than usual.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2112Add contact via forum2021-07-12T10:56:00ZakwizgranAdd contact via forumA user asked for the ability to add contacts via a forum without having to share Briar links manually.A user asked for the ability to add contacts via a forum without having to share Briar links manually.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2111Hidden conversations2021-07-12T11:17:21ZakwizgranHidden conversationsA user asked for hidden conversations that aren't shown in the contact list unless a PIN is entered. Apparently Viber has this feature.A user asked for hidden conversations that aren't shown in the contact list unless a PIN is entered. Apparently Viber has this feature.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2110Links to blogs and forums2021-07-12T10:35:28ZakwizgranLinks to blogs and forumsA user asked for the ability to share a link to a forum or blog. This would be difficult to support in the current architecture, but as usual I'm recording the request so we can understand the gaps between what we've built and what users...A user asked for the ability to share a link to a forum or blog. This would be difficult to support in the current architecture, but as usual I'm recording the request so we can understand the gaps between what we've built and what users would like us to build.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2106Allow deleting of profile picture2021-07-12T11:31:19ZBen ArmsteadAllow deleting of profile pictureOnce a profile picture is selected, there is no way to delete it, it can only be replaced.
I propose there be a way to remove the profile picture, which when executed, reverts the profile picture to the random pixels image which is disp...Once a profile picture is selected, there is no way to delete it, it can only be replaced.
I propose there be a way to remove the profile picture, which when executed, reverts the profile picture to the random pixels image which is displayed before the user initially selects an image.
Thanks for all your great work on briar.
Apologies if there is a way to do it which I am not aware of or if it is in the works.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2095Add option to use system's Tor binary2023-10-10T18:11:51ZNicoAdd option to use system's Tor binaryThis is most likely needed for a release to Debian (~~https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-gtk/issues/38~~ https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-desktop/-/issues/261).This is most likely needed for a release to Debian (~~https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-gtk/issues/38~~ https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar-desktop/-/issues/261).https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2094user report: RSS feeds are not in chronological order2021-08-27T11:46:04Zsysteruser report: RSS feeds are not in chronological orderA user reports that their RSS feeds are always not in chronological order. I could not reproduce this issue.
reporting source:
https://social.tchncs.de/@noxr/106461720184380659A user reports that their RSS feeds are always not in chronological order. I could not reproduce this issue.
reporting source:
https://social.tchncs.de/@noxr/106461720184380659https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2089Headless BriarService ignores startup errors2022-01-03T16:37:55ZakwizgranHeadless BriarService ignores startup errorsStartup errors returned by LifecycleManager#startServices() are ignored by briar-headless's BriarService.Startup errors returned by LifecycleManager#startServices() are ignored by briar-headless's BriarService.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2085No transport keys for contact who has deleted us and been reintroduced2023-03-31T13:23:27ZakwizgranNo transport keys for contact who has deleted us and been reintroducedIf a contact has deleted us and then been reintroduced by a mutual contact, we end up without any transport keys that can be used for communicating with the reintroduced contact.
When deleting us, the contact will have removed the keys ...If a contact has deleted us and then been reintroduced by a mutual contact, we end up without any transport keys that can be used for communicating with the reintroduced contact.
When deleting us, the contact will have removed the keys that we previously shared. When re-adding us, the contact will have stored the new keys created by the introduction, but we fail to store these when a ContactExistsException is thrown:
https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/blob/00407539d32147995ffb184ff77ab7c9c53c9920/briar-core/src/main/java/org/briarproject/briar/introduction/IntroduceeProtocolEngine.java#L453
The contradictory comments at lines 457 and 472 above suggest some confusion about the right behaviour in this case. To communicate with the reintroduced contact we should store the new keys, which will be used in preference to any existing keys as they're newer. In other words, the call to addRotationKeys() should be moved outside the try/catch block.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2081Add to FAQ most frequent reasons why Briar fails to connect to a contact2021-06-17T12:44:27ZsysterAdd to FAQ most frequent reasons why Briar fails to connect to a contactAdd to FAQ most frequent reasons why Briar fails to connect to a contact
This is a first draft, a suggestion to include this or something like that to the FAQ.
Why is connecting to another Briar user not working for me?
There are 4...Add to FAQ most frequent reasons why Briar fails to connect to a contact
This is a first draft, a suggestion to include this or something like that to the FAQ.
Why is connecting to another Briar user not working for me?
There are 4 reasons that usually cause this, and they are easy to resolve. If you encounter another reason, please get in touch with us.
**1. You can your contact must be online over the same connection type.**
Make sure that your and your contacts own status is online at least over one of the same connection type. (internet/wifi/bluetooth)
You can check your status by touching on the menu symbol or by swiping from left to right.
The gray color means that briar will not connect over this connection type and green means it has connection. Orange means it has connection issues. Touch on it to read more and change the connection type if necessary. If it stays orange for a while, restarting your phone might fix it. Also make sure you granted Briar the necessary permissions and that you both have turned on internet/wifi/bluetooth.
If you want to reach your contact over bluethooth, you both must have a functioning bluetooth connection.
If you want to reach your contact over wifi, you both must be connection to the same wifi.
If you want to reach your contact over the internet, you both must have a functioning internet connection.
**2. clocks must be in sync.**
Make sure that your clock is in sync with the one of your contact (less then 24h difference).
That is needed because Briar rotates its encryption keys regularly to provide forward secrecy.
**3. Tor can be slow:**
Briar uses Tor to tunnel its traffic through the internet, to anonymize and counter censorship. Sometimes Tor is a bid slow, or has a connection issue. Some patience solves that most of the time. If not, restarting Briar/your phone should do so. Doing so gives you a new route through Tor, that hopefully is more stable then the one you had prior.
**4. Circumvent Tor cencorship:**
Some Internet Service Provider and some countries block Tor. (If the usage of Tor is illegal in your country, make sure to understand the risk of using it.) Briar can help you to circumvent this, by utilizing so called "bridges". A bridge is a entrance node to the Tor network, that in best case is not associated with Tor or known by the Internet Service Provider. They are not fail safe, but they often work to circumvent this censorship. Usually Briar detects such a connection issue by itself, and give you automatically access to a bridge. You can check and change this by: >menu >settings >connections >Connection method for Tor network.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2074contackt working but there is no green2021-06-15T17:52:53ZWuukocontackt working but there is no greenunable to make new contacts even rhough both persons are online at thr same timeunable to make new contacts even rhough both persons are online at thr same timehttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2073Improve usability of error reporting2021-06-11T12:00:46ZSebastianImprove usability of error reportingWhen an error occurs and the form for reporting errors is shown to the user, it can now happen that the hint "Enter your feedback" on the input field won't be seen by the user as it may already pre-populated with the error message that m...When an error occurs and the form for reporting errors is shown to the user, it can now happen that the hint "Enter your feedback" on the input field won't be seen by the user as it may already pre-populated with the error message that made the user open the report form.
It might make sense to change that behavior in a way that the user is still made aware of being able to enter some additional feedback.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/2072Grable version 6 error..., The Android plugin interferes with compilation.2021-06-11T09:05:04ZMaxim Kopylovichmaxim380k@mail.ruGrable version 6 error..., The Android plugin interferes with compilation.For several days I tried to install android studio to compile the project.
But constantly faced with an error, the Android studio can not install Grable version 6 ... The
update autoloader constantly wants to download all the latest appl...For several days I tried to install android studio to compile the project.
But constantly faced with an error, the Android studio can not install Grable version 6 ... The
update autoloader constantly wants to download all the latest applicable in the android studio, but the Briar project contains a lot of components and commands that may not be compatible with the compilation changes.
In order to compile the Briar from the project to github, you need to pay more attention to the installation.