[#1368] Save any character in config file.


Problem description
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The configuration file has interoplation enabled so it has special meaning for % character.

We don't use interpolation and should remove that behavior.


Why we got into this (5 whys)
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There were no tests for saving special character.


Changes description
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This first comments are some cleanup required to sync with some changes in server. There will be a separate branch for server to integrate these changes.

The last commit is the actual code for this branch.


How to try and test the changes
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reviewers @alibotean 

Check that tests are valid.