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[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
The problem is managing the downloads (technically) and showing this in an understandable way to the user.

Note that downloading might not be possible for a number of reasons and that the user might navigate away.

This feature is technically possible, but very challenging.

There were yesterday several bad Play store ratings for "the is no support", which is more than a bit disappointing given that I literally spent hours every day supporting the app. In other words I am currently not motivated to add a complex feature like this, also considering future support.
[Android Apps and Games] lordearl:
No worries mate - i understand, and to be honest it's a minor issue when what you have built stands head and shoulders above all mail clients (and we've tried about 20!).

Don't worry about users on the Play Store, most have very little idea about the sheer power of FairEmail!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1488 is available on GitHub now and will be available in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

This version will remove all Facebook tracking parameters by white listing only the required parameters. Please let me know if you find a link which doesn't work with the tracking parameters removed.
[Android Apps and Games] boldrake:
Good morning,

the two keys highlighted in the screenshot have not worked for some time, maybe I did something wrong in the settings?

My phone is Xiaomi Mi8 Android 9 Operating System / e /

Marcel, when FairEmail for desktop !!!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
The indicated actions/icons work fine for me. What happens when you tap on them? Nothing?

Note that there might not be a previous or next message/conversation.
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
I was wondering, are you on two tracks now with blocking trackers? Because FE also supports disconnect.me's tracking list. Are these Facebook trackers not supported by that list, or is there another reason why you hardcode them in your app? Do you do that with other tracking companies as well?
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
The new Facebook anti tracking features is for removing tracking parameters from links in the open link dialog.
[Android Apps and Games] boldrake:
The messages previos or next are there, until a few days ago the buttons worked fine, now nothing happens when I tap them.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Please open a message/conversation and immediately after this send me the debug info by long pressing 'Support' in the navigation menu (swipe from the left side inwards for quick access). Please be aware that Android recycles log files very fast, so timing is essential to be able to see what happened. Please include a short problem description, so I know what it is about.
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
Disconnect's list too (optionally), isn't it? "Use lists to warn about tracking links" option in Privacy - Advanced.

It could be a nightmare if you want to address all trackers in the code of FE instead if in an external database.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Disconnect's list is used for tracking images and for a warning that a link might track your only.

Removing tracking parameters is more fine grained. I think it is worth to have this for Facebook.
[Android Apps and Games] heinhuiz:
OK, I understand. Any technique used to tackle trackers from any company is great for me. I was just curious about your choice (and a bit worried about the workload it might impose).
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1489 is available on GitHub now and will be available in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Right a two star Play store rating for removing tracking parameters from Facebook links. People are insane.
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
They are real Facebook fans who prefer to be tracked and obviously didn't understand the main purpose of your program. :-(
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
What should be the next dinosaur name?

List of dinosaur genera - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org
[Android Apps and Games] wimstefan:
Betasuchus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betasuchus
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
The next release name should start with a 'K', but I'll try to remember this for this next 'B' ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1490 is available on GitHub now.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

The logic for new message notifications was a bit changed to show the correct number of new messages (up to 100).

There were too many questions about the new auto archive feature, so it has been simplified to archiving the replied message only, whether it is read or unread.
[Android Apps and Games] doopek:
Hello and sorry for my google-english.

Version 1.1489 (pro) from Google Play.

Left / right swipe action and move to trash option.

If I send regular messages to the trash, it is done without any additional message (and that's ok), while if I send a message marked as SPAM, an additional confirmation message appears: "Delete message permanentyly?". Only that it is redundant here, because the message is not deleted irretrievably (as it happens with the cleaning of the SPAM folder) but it is moved to the trash folder (and you can, possibly, recover it from there).

It would be nice if this message could be skipped.

And so the moved message is not marked as read in the trash (I have the "mark as read" option enabled when moving).
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Deleting messages from the spam folder will not move messages to the trash folder. This is also not a good idea because it will train the email server that those messages are not spam messages. So, delete from the trash folder is a permanent delete, which you need to confirm because it cannot be undone.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1491 is available on GitHub now.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

I like to receive feedback about a new experimental feature (miscellaneous settings) to show a background shadow for unread messages. Do you love/hate it.
[Android Apps and Games] doopek:
I understand this mechanism.

If I'm in the SPAM folder and I move the message to the trash with a gesture, this message makes sense because the message is deleted permanently.

On the other hand, in the default view "Unified inbox" I have messages synchromized folders Inbox and SPAM (I like to "manually" control it) and from this position messages deleted by gesture marked as SPAM are moved to the trash, as in my post above.

If I select several messages marked as SPAM and at least one "normal" and use the trash can from the three dots option, the messages will be moved to the trash without any warning.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
If I add the spam folder to the unified inbox, which is IMHO rather weird, and I swipe to delete, a spam message will be handled exactly the same as when showing it in the spam folder. In fact the swipe operation checks the folder the message is stored into.

If you multiple select messages in different folders, they will always be moved to the trash folder to prevent people from accidentally and irreversibly losing messages. The only other option would be to disable trashing altogether.
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
When you go back from accounts or identities with the back button, the options part is collapsed again - that was better before. And where should I see shadows?
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Indeed, that was better before, I will look into it.

You'll need to enable experiments in the miscellaneous options for the unread messages shadow.
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
I have it enabled.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
I guess you disabled cards (=tabular list) ?
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
No, I have Card-Design enabled .... but perhaps you can show me on my screenshots the shadows ... or perhaps I need a new pair of glasses ... ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
There is a light gray shadow around unread messages in your screenshot visible. It is subtle, but it is there. Maybe try a light theme.
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
Ah, with a light theme it is better to see - but I think, it is not neccesary because there are the bold characters.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
I agree, but there are still people asking for better distinguishing read and unread messages.
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
Bold characters AND colored adresses! That's not enough?
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Apparently not. It should blink, be red and green, just like Christmas.
[Android Apps and Games] gabi11:
Hi,

I just installed the app yesterday and it really looks great!

Already gave it 5 stars 😀

Thinking about using it regularly and purchasing the pro features.

Before moving to it, just wanted to be sure - is it still supported?

I saw the dev's remark in the op, but on the other hand I see the thread is still active and the app was updated lately...

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
I guess checking here will answer your question:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/commits/master
[Android Apps and Games] harrisc:
I am using a light theme and the shadow is relatively dark.

I prefer to not have it.
[Android Apps and Games] ammarr:
I liked it on the black theme. Looks more like an extra border around the message and is quite subtle.
[Android Apps and Games] nadir husain:
I am neutral to it. I don't think it adds anything to the app not does it take away.
[Android Apps and Games] avalx:
I agree with that.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1492 is available on GitHub now.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

The unread shadow is enabled by default now. You can disable it by disabling experimental features in the miscellaneous settings.
[Android Apps and Games] heisert:
Like the new unread shadow too (i use dark theme).

Thanks for the great work (like always) 👌
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'

Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.

www.bbc.com

Note that under the EU GDPR tracking pixels are not allowed without your permission. I have successfully complained about this multiple times already and I advice you to do the same.

I guess I don't have to tell that FairEmail will auto disable tracking pixels ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] jaholm:
Wish

Because I don't have a pen, please make this tiny part wider/larger:
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
That's not so easy. This is a similar issue:

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/64729576

(requires logging in with a Google account)

Note that this problem was reported over 3 years ago to Google.
[Android Apps and Games] crypta:
In my perception this all side border makes it less readable. Also this are two indicators for the same thing. Bolt was enough for me.

just my 2cent.

also it would be great if I could only disable this instead of all experimental features.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
There will be a dedicated option, default disabled, for this in the next version:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/commit/0be37baeeebd81bfbc9dd0afb436dd21340628e5
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
People start to ask if FairEmail can recognize and disable tracking images. It seems other app developers, like Hey, are borrowing this idea.
[Android Apps and Games] gabi11:
Hi,

Is there a way I can verify that the app doesn't consume too much battery?

I have a Samsung s9+, not rooted.

When I go to device care, battery usage - it seems that FE consumes almost more than any other app.

I do think it might not be accurate and, as mentioned in FE support page, it's because of the fact that the app runs a service in background (this menu says the app is active in background basically all the time)

When I long press on FE, app info - the battery usage there shows a really low value and no background usage.

Does it sound ok?

Don't know of a different way of checking battery stats on this device.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
This says it all.

Android is bad at showing the battery usage of apps. Google forces developers to use foreground services to let things run continuously and the battery statistics show time as foreground by default as battery usage, while those two are completely unrelated to each other. Rather annoying and frustrating.
[Android Apps and Games] Dark_Eyes_:
@M66B there is a small cosmetic bug on the display tab, the "Light themes only" should be under the beige background option, not the shadow one. Really minor but could lead to questions.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1493 1.1494 is available on GitHub now.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

This version optimizes handling of new message notifications, adds a dialog to select the message action buttons and uses the accent color for the unread shadow. There is a dedicated display option for the unread shadow now, which is disabled by default.
[Android Apps and Games] lordearl:
Is there a way of getting FairEmail working on Linux somehow? I just can't survive without it on my work PC anymore, it totally beats all the competition.

I'm happy to get involved in a project to get it done if there are others who are keen....
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
FairEmail is an Android specific app, so it won't work on Linux and it will a huge amount of work to convert it to Linux.

ChromeOS can run Linux and Android apps.
[Android Apps and Games] crypta:
How do I disable the yellow Mailsubjects in the inbox? I really like it more.... grey not candy crush style colors.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
If you mean the unread shadow: you can disable this in the display settings.

If you mean the subject: you can disable subject highlighting in the display settings as well.
[Android Apps and Games] crypta:
thx.

I seem to have a hard time not knowing what to search for.

Still, I think I may found a bug.

The subject highlight setting says it uses the accent color. In my case my blueish accent is pretty distinguishable from the orage/yellow my subjects had been highlighted. My assumption was they would look like my blueish 😉.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
There is a primary color (for example for the top action bar) and an accent color (for example for buttons, and also for subject highlighting).
[Android Apps and Games] nadir husain:
This is one app that should be available on ALL platforms- It's THAT GOOD!!
[Android Apps and Games] lordearl:
Totally agree. I'm not so concerned about Windows as there's just no need for Windows in a modern world, but perhaps there is some kind of chrome os emulator than can run it on Linux?

Having tested at least 15 (maybe more) email clients I can say there's just no comparison with FairEmail. On Linux I've been using Mailspring, which is $80 a year - functionality is decent but my heart sinks every time I have to use a PC instead the phone now!

Can ChromeOS be installed on any device or does it only come with ChromeBooks?
[Android Apps and Games] lordearl:
Potentially this might work, I'll test and report back:

Anbox - Android in a box
[Android Apps and Games] caprihome:
chromebooks, chromeboxes and chromebases
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
The are some projects to run ChromeOS on different devices/as emulator, but I don't think it will be a permanent solution.

Note that this should not be a baseline, but I am pretty happy with my ChromeOS devices. Sometimes there are bugs in the weekly update though, but mostly nothing seriously. The most annoying thing is that remote file access over SMB sucks. Basically, it is unusable.

Can you imagine that the average Play store rating last days went down because there were more bad than good ratings? If you didn't rate yet and you can, please do.
[Android Apps and Games] lordearl:
Agree re the remote file access issues.

As a loose estimate, what would the rough numbers in terms of hours/money be in order to get a linux version project up and running? I'd consider helping to fund it.

Astounding ppl can rate this negatively. It even works perfectly via hdmi output to an external monitor in landscape mode, so many apps fail in these areas - which is fair enough as it's not a primary concern most of the time. But anything that could conceivably be needed is in this app!

Pure genius - even outside email client apps, it's the most customizable piece of android software I've ever seen!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
There are over 16,000 commits for the project. 20 minutes for a commit is a conservative estimate. So, FairEmail was over 5,000 hours of work.

Note that even with funding, it isn't feasible for me to start another project. I have just 24 hours in one day and despite numerous attempts to increase this number, I always failed to change it ;-)
[Android Apps and Games] crypta:
currently theres the 'theme use development' in some apps. They use the OS (accent) colors. So they blend in without further config. wouldn't that be an option for dairmail, too?
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
If you read what people think about Google's color choices, you'll probably agree that this isn't a good idea.

Note that following the system theme means that new themes need to be added to FairEmail. See also this FAQ:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/FAQ.md#user-content-faq164
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1495 1.1496 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases
[Android Apps and Games] YannUb:
hi, another suggestion for FairEmail :

I wish it allows me choose my distributor for Push Notifications. (e.g. so that I can use Gotify instead of FCM / Google services)

UnifiedPush is a recent FOSS library that allows this, I suggest to include it in FairEmail.

See https://unifiedpush.org and Matrix discussion #unifiedpush:matrix.org

Thx and keep up the good work!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
FairEmail doesn't use FCM for push messages, but standard IMAP IDLE.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
The number of 1 and 2 star ratings in the Play store is pretty disappointing :-(
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1497 1.1498 1.1499 1.1500 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases
[Android Apps and Games] lordearl:
Ppl have no idea of the versatility of your app, don't worry you will win eventually - quality always gains a strong following.

Eg. I just exported my settings, uninstalled the (pro) fdroid version and then installed and paid for the pro version via the Google play store so I can join your beta team. Of course I can't post a five star review as beta testers cant review....what on earth?! Whatever the case, I was up and running again in less than 2 minutes flat!

By the way, any chance of; (1) a notes section like in Fastmail, so one can quickly make a note to oneself for emailing or using as a list/task later on, and (2) a widget which acts as a quick 'new email' shortcut, which opens a compose new email item from the primary account.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
I am already spending most of my time developing, maintaining and supporting my current apps, so adding non core features like notes is not really an option.

Related FAQ:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/FAQ.md#user-content-faq138

Try long pressing the launcher icon for quick composing.
[Android Apps and Games] gabi11:
Hi,

I'm currently using the play store version.

I want to purchase the pro version, but thought about using the github version instead.

For the avarage user, no big difference between them?

Basically in github version updates are more frequent, right? (and Android auto support as I read... )

Anything else maybe?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Besides the updates and Android Auto support, some links are different. That's all.
[Android Apps and Games] gabi11:
Gr8 mate

So I'll do it and move to the github version.

Btw, quick question - I have a lot of folders.

Is there a way to search a folder in order to quickly access it and view its items?
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
There is a folder search in the folder selection dialog, but not for the folder list of an account.

Instead, you can hide folders via the folder properties (long press a folder) and collapse folder sub trees you are not interested in and you can use the filter on subscribed folders to reduce the size of the folder list, which is in most cases more effective because you are probably not interested in most folders (anymore).
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1501 1.1502 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

Recent Play store reviews were pretty disappointing. I know I shouldn't look at them, but people often ask questions in Play store reviews. It is just sour to see 1 or 2 star ratings for just one little thing people don't like or miss, for example when a theme with their specific colors isn't there.

Lots of people want an app fully customizable for their needs, which I understand, but they want it to be completely free too, which I don't understand. This is just not reasonable looking at the amount of work that goes into an app. So, they rate 1 star if they discover one paid feature, while 98% of the app is free to use.

I wouldn't be surprised if most independent developers will have given up in five years or so and that only some big and ignorant companies are publishing apps.

If you didn't review FairEmail in the Play store yet and you can, please do.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Taken from a not so favorable Play store review:

"Neither effort nor intention, but only results matter"

This is what the world is today. I want it all, and I want it now, for free.
[Android Apps and Games] wimstefan:
Changed my review and renew my 5 stars for the third time ... 15 stars from me! 😁

***** ***** *****
[Android Apps and Games] greyhd:
Marcel, this might be a dumb question. How do we stop emails from the promotion folders? I would only like email notifications from the primary gmail account and not the promotions folder. Thank you for the continued updates to the great app.
[Android Apps and Games] fraschi51:
Longpress on the folder don't work?
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Dumb questions are only questions which were not asked ;-)

Please see here about how you can add the Gmail promotion folder:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/FAQ.md#user-content-faq100

After you have done this, you can create a match all rule for the promotion folder to automatically trash the messages. Please see here about filter rules:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/blob/master/FAQ.md#user-content-faq71
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1503 1.1504 1.1505 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases
[Android Apps and Games] Dijx:
Hi,

I must have changed some option incidentally and now cannot find it... Message opens like nested view in message list while tapped instead of new screen...
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
You'll want to disable two row mode in the display settings again.
[Android Apps and Games] M66B:
Version 1.1506 1.1507 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:

https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases