Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Session - Private Messenger since it was posted on our website on 2020-03-26.
The latest version is 1.18.1 and it was updated on soft112.com on 23 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 1.18.1
posted on 2024-03-03
Disappearing Messages now has two modes, Disappear after Send and Disappear After Read
This release includes the new version of Disappearing Messages, however the feature won't be enabled until March 13th 10am AEDT, this will give users time to update their clients to be able to interpret the new type of messages.
version 1.17.5
posted on 2024-03-03
Remove unsupported call servers
version 1.17.0
posted on 2023-10-12
• Reworked how device-to-device syncing works
• Add support for conversation read state syncing between devices
• Many bug fixes and optimisations
version 1.16.9
posted on 2023-07-14
- Fixed a number of crashes
- Fixed a number of UI and theme bugs
- Fixed an issue where moderator permissions might not be granted when first joining a community
- Added the ability to remove the Display Picture
- Added status information for syncing messages to your other devices
- Improve translations
version 1.16.7
posted on 2023-06-08
- Quality improvements to stability, reduce unresponsive delays
- Improve translations
- Improved accessibility throughout application
- Fixed community avatar download
- Fixed errors relating to device time being out of sync
version 1.16.5
posted on 2023-02-05
- Database migration fixes
- Updated French translations
- Bug fixes for calls, various crashes fixed
- Improve performance throughout app
- Improved user experience in conversations
- Support read-only community channels
- Improved push notifications
- Improve message requests
- Added unread mention indicator for conversations
version 1.11.20
posted on 2022-04-20
Messages you receive from unknown users or contacts will be filtered into a message requests folder.
version 1.11.15
posted on 2022-03-22
- Bug fix release
version 1.11.14
posted on 2021-12-17
- Add conversation pinning
- Improve default privacy settings
- Improve readability and experience in conversations for info messages
- Updated translations
- Display empty open group conversations
version 1.11.12
posted on 2021-11-23
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
- Unsend message requests
version 1.11.13
posted on 2021-11-23
- Bug fix for open groups
version 1.11.11
posted on 2021-10-28
* Improved performance for open groups and conversations in general
* Added support functionality
version 1.11.10
posted on 2021-10-10
* Improve and fix closed group UX issues
* Improve multi-device experience and fixing multi-device bugs
* Bug fixes and improvements in conversations
* Added feedback / survey
version 1.11.9
posted on 2021-09-27
* More consistent conversation user experience
* Fixed camera issues
* Bug fixes and performance improvements
version 1.11.8
posted on 2021-09-07
Fixes:
. Fixed a crash that could occur in the media gallery.
. Fixed notification grouping.
. The app now correctly restores link previews when restoring a draft.
. Session now also notifies you if someone replies to your message when "Notify for Mentions Only" is switched on.
Improvements:
. Improved startup time.
. Improved URL handling.
version 1.11.6
posted on 2021-08-09
Fixes:
. Fixed various quote related issues.
Improvements:
. Startup time improvements.
. Session now warns you if you're about to send your recovery phrase to someone.
. You can now select to only be notified when you're mentioned in group chats.
. The app now better handles situations where your local clock is out of sync with the Service Node network.
version 1.11.5
posted on 2021-07-19
Fixes:
. Fixed a bug where sometimes messages would cluster incorrectly.
Improvements:
. You can now see more information in case a message failed to send by long pressing it and tapping "Message Details".
. Profile pictures in group conversations are now tappable.
. It is now slightly easier to swipe to reply.
. Added a button that takes you to the Session FAQ to the in-app settings.
. Performance improvements.
. Updated translations.
version 1.11.4
posted on 2021-07-13
Fixes:
. Fixed a crash that could occur upon playing a voice message.
Improvements:
. Improved performance.
. The app now doesn't show in-app notifications when you're on the home screen.
. Improved permissions handling.
. The app now asks you whether you want to trust a contact before downloading media sent by them.
. You can now delete all your data from the network when clearing your account.
version 1.10.13
posted on 2021-06-08
Fixes:
. Various minor closed group related fixes.
Improvements:
. Session will now notify you when a file is saved in a one-on-one conversation.
. Various updated translations.
version 1.10.7
posted on 2021-05-21
Fixes:
. Fixed group deletion.
. The app could crash on older Android versions when saving audio. This is now fixed.
. Fixed a crash that could occur when deleting a conversation.
. Fixed notification spam.
Improvements:
. Faster and more reliable file transfer.
. Receiving open group messages is now more reliable.
. Open group invitations.
. Various new translations.
. Minor UI improvements.
. Minor performance improvements.
Notes:
. V1 open groups are now no longer supported.
version 1.10.6
posted on 2021-05-20
Fixes:
. Fixed group deletion.
. The app could crash on older Android versions when saving audio. This is now fixed.
Improvements:
. Faster and more reliable file transfer.
. Open group invitations.
. Improved Japanese translation.
. Minor UI improvements.
version 1.10.4
posted on 2021-05-14
. New and improved open groups! The app now suggests open groups to you, and any of the new open groups you join will be faster and more reliable.
. Closed groups improvements. We changed the way closed groups work to make them more reliable. Improvements should take effect over the course of the next few weeks.
. The Service Node network now holds on to your messages a bit longer, to ensure you don't miss anything if you don't open the app for a few days.
. Bug fixes & performance improvements.
version 1.9.1
posted on 2021-04-14
Fixes:
. Fixed a crash that could occur on startup for a small subset of users.
Improvements:
. The app is now secured against malicious certificate authorities.
. The app now gives a descriptive error message if something goes wrong.
. Re-built the message sending and receiving code from the ground up for higher reliability and better performance.
version 1.7.4
posted on 2021-02-25
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue that could cause missing messages in closed groups.
. Messages could sometimes show up out of order. This is now fixed.
. Fixed a screen lock issue.
Improvements:
. Laid the groundwork for upcoming multi device improvements.
version 1.6.12
posted on 2021-02-02
Improvements:
. Performance improvements.
. Prepared the app for upcoming closed groups improvements.
version 1.6.11
posted on 2021-01-29
Performance improvements!
version 1.6.10
posted on 2021-01-22
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue that could cause performance problems in open groups.
Improvements:
. Closed groups now support up to 100 members.
. Moderators can now permanently ban users from open groups.
version 1.6.6
posted on 2020-12-17
Fixes:
. Fixed a bug that could cause bad performance.
. Fixed an issue where the "interaction temporarily disabled for security purposes" dialog could come up unnecessarily.
Improvements:
. Modernized background polling.
. The app now shows link previews for almost any website (if you have link previews turned on).
. Improved Polish translation.
version 1.6.3
posted on 2020-11-13
Fixes:
. Fixed a file download onion routing issue.
. Fixed an issue that could prevent push notifications from appearing.
. Fixed an issue that could prevent you from pasting a Session ID on some devices.
. Open groups that have a profile picture will now correctly show it.
. Fixed various share screen issues.
Improvements:
. New and improved voice messages design.
. Improved the reliability of closed groups.
. Improved path maintenance.
version 1.6.1
posted on 2020-10-28
Fixes:
. Fixed a bug that could cause issues in closed group after a user was removed.
Improvements:
. Increased push notification reliability.
. Minor UI polish.
version 1.6.0
posted on 2020-10-13
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue that could cause open group messages to show up out of order.
. Notifications are now correctly cleared after you open a conversation.
Improvements:
. Newly created closed groups will now use the shared sender keys protocol, enabling them to be faster, more reliable and larger.
. Minor UI polish.
version 1.5.6
posted on 2020-10-05
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue that could cause open group messages to show up out of order.
. Notifications are now correctly cleared after you open a conversation.
Improvements:
. Minor UI polish.
version 1.5.3
posted on 2020-09-23
Fixes:
. Fixed various crashes.
. Fixed a bug that could cause group conversations to never be marked as read.
. Fixed an issue that could prevent other platforms from receiving Android users' profile pictures.
Improvements:
. New and improved profile picture placeholders.
. Indonesian, Vietnamese, Japanese & Polish translations.
. UI polish.
. Further reduced background battery usage.
version 1.5.2
posted on 2020-09-11
Fixes:
. Fixed a crash that could happen upon opening the app with the screen lock feature enabled.
Improvements:
. UI polish.
version 1.5.1
posted on 2020-09-04
Improvements:
. UI polish.
version 1.4.8
posted on 2020-09-02
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue that could cause excessive data and battery use.
. Fixed a bug that could cause open group messages to show up out of order.
Improvements:
. The app is now better at handling faulty Service Nodes.
. Photos now show a loader while they're uploading.
. The in-app settings now show the build number.
version 1.4.6
posted on 2020-08-31
Fixes:
. File uploads should now be more reliable.
version 1.4.5
posted on 2020-08-27
Fixes:
. Fixed an expiration timer compatibility issue between iOS and Android.
. Fixed a crash that could occur on sharing your QR code.
. Messages should now be ordered correctly in open groups.
. Fixed a crash that could occur on inserting an emoji into a photo caption.
Improvements:
. Sending photos is now more reliable.
version 1.4.1
posted on 2020-08-06
Fixes:
. Fixed open group message deletion.
. Handle attachments without a width and height.
Improvements:
. Various UI improvements.
. Any display name is now allowed.
. Disabled multi device.
version 1.4.0
posted on 2020-08-03
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue that could prevent photos from downloading.
Improvements:
. File uploads and open groups are now also fully onion routed.
. Chinese (simplified), Portuguese (Brazil) and Italian translations.
. Simplified the onboarding process for new users.
. Improved French translation.
. Various minor UI improvements.
version 1.3.2
posted on 2020-07-21
Fixes:
. Fixed a battery drain issue.
. Fixed notifications for users using background polling.
. Fixed several common crashes.
Improvements:
. Replaced the friend request system by blocking.
. Instead of swiping to delete a conversation you can now long press and see all the options for that conversation.
. Improved the Russian translation.
. Improved the French translation.
. Improved the German translation.
. Prepared the app for right-to-left languages.
. Minor UI improvements.
version 1.2.5
posted on 2020-07-14
Fixes:
. Fixed link previews for users that have them enabled.
. You now don't get spammed with notifications anymore after having been offline for a while.
. Fixed an issue that could prevent devices from linking.
. The app now ignores Service Nodes requesting excessive proof of work.
Improvements:
. Translated the app to German, French and Russian.
. Prepared the app for the upcoming desktop overhaul.
version 1.2.4
posted on 2020-06-23
Fixes:
. Joining open groups should now be much more reliable.
. Your profile picture should now sync across correctly when linking a device.
. When your clock is out of sync with the Service Node network that's a problem. The app now tells you when this is the case.
. Several crash fixes.
. Fixed replying in closed groups.
Improvements:
. All mentions are now styled the same.
. Some protocol changes to ensure compatibility with the upcoming desktop refactor.
. Minor UI improvements.
version 1.2.3
posted on 2020-06-09
Fixes:
. Fixed push notification mode screen issue on small screens.
. Background polling should work better now.
. There were several issues with the new conversation button that have now been fixed.
. Removed unused Firebase dependencies.
Improvements:
. Increased photo quality.
version 1.2.0
posted on 2020-05-26
This release features a complete overhaul of the Session protocol layer. This means reliability improvements across closed groups, device linking, message syncing, session restoration and uploading attachments as well as performance improvements and UI fixes.
version 1.1.0
posted on 2020-04-17
Fixes:
. Fixed various multithreading bugs that could cause poor performance or undefined behavior.
. Fixed various closed group bugs.
Improvements:
. Session now offers the choice between using FCM and background polling (previously the default) for push notifications. FCM provides much more reliable and immediate push notifications.
. Heavily refactored the service node communication layer for greatly improved reliability.
. Various minor UI improvements.
version 1.0.11
posted on 2020-04-02
Fixes:
. Fixed an issue where the app could hang for long periods of time due to a file server proxying bug.
version 1.0.10
posted on 2020-03-26
Fixes:
. Updated for service node changes making attachments over 1 MB work again.
. Moved away from long polling in accordance with service node changes.
. Fixed an issue where an incorrect home screen could be shown after tapping the lock notification.
Improvements:
. Made device linking instructions clearer.
. Performance improvements.