briar issueshttps://code.briarproject.org/groups/briar/-/issues2022-12-25T22:52:55Zhttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/407Messages with File Attachments such as Photos2022-12-25T22:52:55ZTorsten GroteMessages with File Attachments such as PhotosI couldn't find an issue for that, but heard already many people requesting this.I couldn't find an issue for that, but heard already many people requesting this.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1676Migrate account to new phone2023-01-30T10:57:11ZTorsten GroteMigrate account to new phoneWhen users get a new phone, they will lose all their Briar data as there's no way to backup the account (#110). Since tackling a real backup is hard, we could offer a way to migrate an account, transfer all data and when done remove it f...When users get a new phone, they will lose all their Briar data as there's no way to backup the account (#110). Since tackling a real backup is hard, we could offer a way to migrate an account, transfer all data and when done remove it from the old phone avoiding some of the issues a backup has.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1237Image attachments2022-04-19T11:28:49ZakwizgranImage attachmentsUmbrella ticket for image attachments (sponsor 1, objective 2).Umbrella ticket for image attachments (sponsor 1, objective 2).Android 1.4https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1036PC app with native interface2022-04-18T09:39:20ZRPC app with native interfaceNeed a PC application with native interface like telegram - https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop (nodejs or etc shit slow interface).Need a PC application with native interface like telegram - https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop (nodejs or etc shit slow interface).https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/261Add Other Means to Add Contacts2021-09-27T21:10:34ZxavierAdd Other Means to Add Contactsi like the p2p and secure concept of briar.
even if simpler on android, resource consumption is much more controlled than tox and so usable.
local contact addition by bluetooth only is a bit too strict.
i see the discussion about QR co...i like the p2p and secure concept of briar.
even if simpler on android, resource consumption is much more controlled than tox and so usable.
local contact addition by bluetooth only is a bit too strict.
i see the discussion about QR codes with direct exchange #117
but it seems it is also a direct contact
contact recommendation can be nice
but i would like a standard contact invitation by email, phone call, or sms.
i know this is less secure but for people we do not see regularly this is better than keeping with normal app.
maybe sharing an invitation key with any kind of prefered app is the easier thinghttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/187Implement I2P plugin2021-12-09T00:18:37Zstr4dImplement I2P plugin@akwizgran expressed a keen interest in this happening eventually. The basic idea is to add I2P as a transport, so that contacts can choose to communicate over I2P if they wish. It should be similar to the Tor plugin, and will probably b...@akwizgran expressed a keen interest in this happening eventually. The basic idea is to add I2P as a transport, so that contacts can choose to communicate over I2P if they wish. It should be similar to the Tor plugin, and will probably be easier to implement (because I2P has a native Java API).https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1070Public forum & public blogs without any contacts2020-11-19T13:33:42ZRPublic forum & public blogs without any contactsPublic forums and public blogs, so can add them by name, without having any friends contacts with this forum or blog.
Search forum or blog with DHT by name or something like that.
Thanks.Public forums and public blogs, so can add them by name, without having any friends contacts with this forum or blog.
Search forum or blog with DHT by name or something like that.
Thanks.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1010Share app via Bluetooth2021-08-27T11:42:59ZakwizgranShare app via BluetoothA tester asked for the ability to share the app via Bluetooth. Briar used to support this feature, but we couldn't get it to work reliably.A tester asked for the ability to share the app via Bluetooth. Briar used to support this feature, but we couldn't get it to work reliably.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/985Encrypted voice communication (voice/video calls)2022-10-26T19:35:27ZTorrio TorrioEncrypted voice communication (voice/video calls)It would be nice to have encrypted voice communication over Tor, if latency is the issue it could function like a simplex walkie talkie where you have to press a PTT button to speak and than depress the button and wait for the response.It would be nice to have encrypted voice communication over Tor, if latency is the issue it could function like a simplex walkie talkie where you have to press a PTT button to speak and than depress the button and wait for the response.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/976Dark theme2019-04-25T09:18:03ZakwizgranDark themeA user asked for a dark theme.A user asked for a dark theme.Android 1.1Torsten GroteTorsten Grotehttps://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/507Asking Contacts for Introductions to Unknown Authors2021-07-12T10:56:02ZTorsten GroteAsking Contacts for Introductions to Unknown AuthorsUse Case: You see some author in a forum or in a blog that is not your contact, but you would like to add or contact this user.
Problem: There is no way to send direct messages or add the user remotely.
Possible Solution: Allow the use...Use Case: You see some author in a forum or in a blog that is not your contact, but you would like to add or contact this user.
Problem: There is no way to send direct messages or add the user remotely.
Possible Solution: Allow the user X to select a number of contacts that should be asked if they have this author Y as contact. Only if one of the contacts Z actually has the requested author Y, a notification/dialog is shown that informs the user Z that contact X wants to be introduced to Y with the option to either ignore this request or make the introduction.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/445iOS and iPhone2023-03-28T12:51:28ZSimó Albert i BeltraniOS and iPhoneUnfortunatelly I know iPhone users :(
Could they run Briar?Unfortunatelly I know iPhone users :(
Could they run Briar?https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/110Account backups2023-03-04T16:19:41ZakwizgranAccount backupsMake it possible for the user to backup their Briar account to another device. The backup should use much stronger PBKDF parameters as it's likely to be stored insecurely and doesn't need to be decrypted quickly.Make it possible for the user to backup their Briar account to another device. The backup should use much stronger PBKDF parameters as it's likely to be stored insecurely and doesn't need to be decrypted quickly.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1013Private blog posts2022-11-18T17:24:07ZakwizgranPrivate blog postsA user asked for the ability to choose which contacts a blog post is shared with. For example, some posts might only be shared with family members.
The UX for this might involve showing a visibility option when writing a post, and showi...A user asked for the ability to choose which contacts a blog post is shared with. For example, some posts might only be shared with family members.
The UX for this might involve showing a visibility option when writing a post, and showing some kind of private post indicator in place of the reblog button for private posts.
This would require changes to the sync API, as currently a message can be shared with all contacts in a group or none, but not with a subset. However the wire protocol would be unaffected.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1011Offline message delivery (mailbox)2023-06-19T14:01:29ZakwizgranOffline message delivery (mailbox)Two testers asked for the ability for messages to be delivered while the recipient is offline. "Some of my global contacts are rarely online with me."Two testers asked for the ability for messages to be delivered while the recipient is offline. "Some of my global contacts are rarely online with me."Mailbox2022-10-31https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/887Support for multiple devices2022-11-13T20:46:18ZakwizgranSupport for multiple devicesThis is an umbrella ticket for organising ideas about how we might support multiple devices.This is an umbrella ticket for organising ideas about how we might support multiple devices.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 messages2021-01-31https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/85Edit or delete forum and blog posts2021-10-26T10:35:44ZakwizgranEdit or delete forum and blog postsUsers asked for the ability to edit or delete forum posts after posting them.
The group discussed the censorship implications and the inability to force every subscriber to edit or delete their copy of the post. It was suggested that a ...Users asked for the ability to edit or delete forum posts after posting them.
The group discussed the censorship implications and the inability to force every subscriber to edit or delete their copy of the post. It was suggested that a request to edit or delete an earlier post could be posted, which would mark the post as edited or deleted in the UI while providing an option to show the original version.https://code.briarproject.org/briar/website/-/issues/24Add RSS feed to briarproject.org/news2020-11-19T10:09:13ZbafoobarAdd RSS feed to briarproject.org/newsIt would be nice to be able to receive news from briarproject.org via briar itself using the RSS component. :)
I was not able to find a feed on your website. Could you add one?It would be nice to be able to receive news from briarproject.org via briar itself using the RSS component. :)
I was not able to find a feed on your website. Could you add one?https://code.briarproject.org/briar/briar/-/issues/1742Using LoRa frequencies to leverage the reach of briar2023-02-09T00:29:56ZsysterUsing LoRa frequencies to leverage the reach of briar### issue:
Briar is great, but the limitation of bluetooth/wifi for offline meshnet communcation is decreasing its usability.
Example, protest:
When you start using briar, maybe only your friends have it. So the meshnent is rather sma...### issue:
Briar is great, but the limitation of bluetooth/wifi for offline meshnet communcation is decreasing its usability.
Example, protest:
When you start using briar, maybe only your friends have it. So the meshnent is rather small that you will build from it.
The circumstances may require your group to be at different positions (to report movements of adversaries, to do medic support, to hand out leaflets...)
Internet is down. That would be the perfect moment to use briar. But you can't, because the requirements for your group organization is to be further away from each other then Bluetooth can reach. There is no "out-of-the-box-solution" to use briar for this case.
Encrypted walkie-talkies is what people use instead. Issue with that (no meshnet, no wide adoption, relatively expansive)
### example of possibilities:
leveraging the signal from bluethooth/wifi with LoRa (long range) frequencies.
![meshtastic](/uploads/17a4c876056b221f63c418c74f9522d7/meshtastic.png)
A video that presents a **prototype of such technique** (they don't use briar but https://www.meshtastic.org/) **worth to watch**: https://invidious.snopyta.org/watch?v=TY6m6fS8bxU