# Changelog All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file. The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), ## [1.4.0] - 2025-10-15 ### Fixed - fix: Resolve debug settings bottom sheet crash on some devices (Issue #472) - Fixed IllegalFormatConversionException in DebugSettingsSheet.kt when scrolling through debug settings - Corrected string formatting for debug_target_fpr_fmt and debug_derived_p_fmt string resources - Improved string resource parameter handling for numeric values ## [0.7.2] - 2025-07-20 ### Fixed - fix: battery optimization screen content scrollable with fixed buttons ## [0.7.1] - 2025-07-19 ### Added - feat(battery): add battery optimization management for background reliability ### Fixed - fix: center align toolbar item in ChatHeader - passed modifier.fillmaxHeight so the content inside the row can actually be centered - fix: update sidebar text to use string resources - fix(chat): cursor location and enhance message input with slash command styling ### Changed - refactor: remove context attribute at ChatViewModel.kt - Refactor: Migrate MainViewModel to use StateFlow ### Improved - Use HorizontalDivider instead of deprecated Divider - Use contentPadding instead of padding so items remain fully visible and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html). ## [0.7] ### Added - Location services check during app startup with educational UI - Message text selection functionality in chat interface - Enhanced RSSI tracking and unread message indicators - Major Bluetooth connection architecture refactoring with dedicated managers ### Fixed - **Critical**: Android-iOS message fragmentation compatibility issues - Fixed fragment size (500→150 bytes) and ID generation for cross-platform messaging - Ensures Android can properly communicate with iOS devices - DirectMessage notifications and text copying functionality - Smart routing optimizations (no relay loops, targeted delivery) - Build system compilation issues and null pointer exceptions ### Changed - Comprehensive dependency updates (AGP 8.10.1, Kotlin 2.2.0, Compose 2025.06.01) - Optimized BLE scan intervals for better battery performance - Reduced excessive logging output ### Improved - Cross-platform compatibility with iOS and Rust implementations - Connection stability through architectural improvements - Battery performance via scan duty cycling - User onboarding with location services education ## [0.6] ### Added - Channel password management with `/pass` command for channel owners - Monochrome/themed launcher icon for Android 12+ dynamic theming support - Unit tests package with initial testing infrastructure - Production build optimization with code minification and shrinking - Native back gesture/button handling for all app views ### Fixed - Favorite peer functionality completely restored and improved - Enhanced favorite system with fallback mechanism for peers without key exchange - Fixed UI state updates for favorite stars in both header and sidebar - Improved favorite persistence across app sessions - `/w` command now displays user nicknames instead of peer IDs - Button styling and layout improvements across the app - Enhanced back button positioning and styling - Improved private chat and channel header button layouts - Fixed button padding and alignment issues - Color scheme consistency updates - Updated orange color throughout the app to match iOS version - Consistent color usage for private messages and UI elements - App startup reliability improvements - Better initialization sequence handling - Fixed null pointer exceptions during startup - Enhanced error handling and logging - Input field styling and behavior improvements - Sidebar user interaction enhancements - Permission explanation screen layout fixes with proper vertical padding ### Changed - Updated GitHub organization references in project files - Improved README documentation with updated clone URLs - Enhanced logging throughout the application for better debugging ## [0.5.1] - 2025-07-10 ### Added - Bluetooth startup check with user prompt to enable Bluetooth if disabled ### Fixed - Improved Bluetooth initialization reliability on first app launch ## [0.5] - 2025-07-10 ### Added - New user onboarding screen with permission explanations - Educational content explaining why each permission is required - Privacy assurance messaging (no tracking, no servers, local-only data) ### Fixed - Comprehensive permission validation - ensures all required permissions are granted - Proper Bluetooth stack initialization on first app load - Eliminated need for manual app restart after installation - Enhanced permission request coordination and error handling ### Changed - Improved first-time user experience with guided setup flow ## [0.4] - 2025-07-10 ### Added - Push notifications for direct messages - Enhanced notification system with proper click handling and grouping ### Improved - Direct message (DM) view with better user interface - Enhanced private messaging experience ### Known Issues - Favorite peer functionality currently broken ## [0.3] - 2025-07-09 ### Added - Battery-aware scanning policies for improved power management - Dynamic scan behavior based on device battery state ### Fixed - Android-to-Android Bluetooth Low Energy connections - Peer discovery reliability between Android devices - Connection stability improvements ## [0.2] - 2025-07-09 ### Added - Initial Android implementation of bitchat protocol - Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking - End-to-end encryption for private messages - Channel-based messaging with password protection - Store-and-forward message delivery - IRC-style commands (/msg, /join, /clear, etc.) - RSSI-based signal quality indicators ### Fixed - Various Bluetooth handling improvements - User interface refinements - Connection reliability enhancements ## [0.1] - 2025-07-08 ### Added - Initial release of bitchat Android client - Basic mesh networking functionality - Core messaging features - Protocol compatibility with iOS bitchat client [Unreleased]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/compare/0.5.1...HEAD [0.5.1]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/compare/0.5...0.5.1 [0.5]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/compare/0.4...0.5 [0.4]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/compare/0.3...0.4 [0.3]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/compare/0.2...0.3 [0.2]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/compare/0.1...0.2 [0.1]: https://github.com/permissionlesstech/bitchat-android/releases/tag/0.1