Version 1.126 | Update database migration for older files
- Update database migration for older files
Version 1.125 | UI updates, backup fix, docs, compatibility
Backups no longer fail when an item’s type changes
Updated App Store package for macOS 13 and Apple Silicon compatibility
Version 1.124 | Improved restore, new video, UI updates
Fixed restoring large files
Added animated App Store preview video
Abort backup requests when unmounting
Show send/received progress chart
Restore canceled when path selection is cancelled
Version 1.123 | Improved backup reliability, security, and interface
Crow Backup goes offline when the backup folder is missing
New files use stronger encryption
Backups display a “paused” state when a friend is offline
Data is retried automatically if no reply comes back
Dark‑mode toggle added
Version 1.122 | New UI features and stability fixes
Fixed layout glitches after UI upgrade
Improved message handling for faster replies
Clean up old data after cache restore
Restore progress now shows stages
Faster Windows updates without delays
Fixed Linux startup not launching automatically after an update
Version 1.121 | Minor UI enhancements
Updated backup icons for clearer status display
Added progress chart to show backup progress on the dashboard
Included live status indicator next to each backup row
Improved translations: fixed wording on the dashboard
Version 1.120 | Signed, faster, cleaner
Backup listing is now much quicker
File details show again correctly in backup lists (name, size, last modified)
Linux: Update process is more reliable with longer wait time and runs as the normal user
Launch made faster
Version 1.119 | Security & reliability updates
Fixed minor security problems
Mac App Store provisioning profile updated for new certificate
Version 1.118 | macOS ARM support, startup fix
Added download links for macOS on Apple Silicon
Updated updater to use the new Apple Silicon links
Fixed a hang that could occur when starting the daemon during an update
Version 1.117 | Reliability and platform improvements
Detect real CPU on Macs for better performance
Added signature to the new architecture Mac installer
Adjusted WebKit integration for App Store review
Version 1.116 | Whitelisting fixed, UI & Mac support
Fixed closing behavior of InteractiveModal dialogs.
Drafted support for Apple Silicon Macs with updated updater payloads.
Corrected German date declension in approximate duration strings.
Improved date formatting to match user locale in the packaged app.
Enhanced progress popup to display upload/download speed.
Version 1.115 | Mail link fixed, backup loading improved
Mail link now opens the download page directly.
Older backup details now load correctly.
Tooltip positioning has been corrected.
Version 1.114 | Performance, reliability, stability, and speed fixes
- Improved transmission while complex messages are being handled.
Version 1.113 | Backup progress UI, reliability & fixes
New user‑friendly backup progress screen
Faster and more reliable letterbox updates
Improved view of backup file list
Minor bug fixes for smoother operation
Version 1.112 | Improved security, performance, stability, and reliability
Database files are now kept smaller and more efficient
Log‑in speed is limited to keep accounts safe
Letterbox updates prevent the app from stopping after failures
Network communication has been optimized for better speed
Version 1.111 | Bug fixes, startup improvements, and stability
Added a new startup feature to help macOS apps launch more reliably.
Corrected an issue with quotation marks in the Windows installer.
Version 1.110 | Resolved App Store signing errors
Fixed internal API usage issues in JavaFX for App Store distribution
Added signing for all dylib files to ensure successful App Store builds
Version 1.109 | Java 25
Updated the underlying Java version to 25
Adapted the build process to accommodate changes in Java 25, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance
Version 1.108 | Fixed Mac Building
- Updated the packaging process for macOS builds.
Version 1.107 | Improved backup error visibility and storage limits
Fixed character display for combined diacritics.
Users now see the exact reason when a backup fails.
Set min and max storage limits based on available disk space ==== Version 1.106 | Improved sync speed, stability, and visibility
Metadata restoration now runs faster by retrieving all data in parallel
Duplicate cache restoration prevented when a friend reconnects
Backup scheduling now checks for ongoing cache restores before starting
Local metadata cache updates only every 5 days
Letterbox server connects directly to friends, no intermediate disk storage
Added simple statistics on data received by the letterbox server
Fixed a crash that occurred when writing letters without a token
Resolved race condition in the database storage during cache updates
Version 1.105 | Bug fixes & performance improvements
Resolved file‑deletion and IO error issues during backup.
Restored friend backup notifications.
Improved shutdown behavior to prevent hangs.
Cached byte counts for faster backup transmission.
Version 1.104 | Improved backup speed
- Cache speeds up calculation of how much storage friends are using.
Version 1.103 | Improved backup stability & UI updates
- Fix rare backup error for large files
Version 1.102 | Friend status, log, large file fix
Improved detection of offline friends
Added release notes
Archived logs now use .log extension
Fixed issue with large files
Version 1.101 | Improved server handling, shutdown, and backup
Fixed server creation when old URLs linger
Resolved shutdown prevention issue
Fixed backup errors when permissions are missing
Version 1.100 | Bug fixes and UI improvements overall
Fixed a reauthentication glitch that appeared when opening the GUI while the app was still auto‑logging in.
Resolved a startup hang that could occur when launching the program.
Added a new authentication page in the GUI for cookie‑based login.
Improved the login and signup experience by setting a new browser cookie.
Limited backup‑failure warnings to once every 5 minutes to reduce noise.
Shows a warning when a backup of a friend cannot be stored.
Stores user data in a safer location instead of the root home directory.
Corrected titles and gendered language throughout the interface.
Version 1.99 | Security, login, UI, improved cleanup functionality
New files are now more secure with doubled encryption iterations.
You’re automatically redirected to login if you try to view the dashboard without being logged in.
A convenient login link appears on any page you’re not on the login screen, like the feedback page.
Translation files have been cleaned of unnecessary quote marks.
The dashboard link is now available directly from the main GUI.
Letterbox deletion works more reliably, removing all related data correctly.
Version 1.98 | UI enhancements, smoother backups, typo fixes
Improved spacing of the left overview bar
Improved wrapping and prevented horizontal scrolling on dashboard
Improved launch progress bar timing
Fixed typos and translations
Disabled buttons and added warnings when no letterbox is configured or friend is offline
Gracefully stops running backups when shutting down
Backup configurations are now removed immediately after deletion request
Fixed umlaut rendering in filenames
Prevented wrapping of backup and time info in dashboard for long messages
Fixed gender declination in friends overview disk space configuration
Version 1.97 | Privacy & friendship updates
Friends no longer see your error messages
New members receive an invite from the people who invited them
Version 1.96 | Diagram support restored, UI button fix
Diagrams now show up correctly in the documentation.
Buttons in interactive dialogs are disabled after a click to avoid accidental repeats.
Performance and reliability improvements have been applied.
Minor documentation updates improve navigation and clarity.
Version 1.95 | Enhancements for stability, usability, and localization
Server shutdown is now quicker and smoother
Email replies now contain proper reply addresses
Backup process no longer fails on special socket files
Event descriptions are fully translated
Setup guide updated with password instructions
Update downloads now time out instead of hanging
Version 1.94 | Improved friend handling, stability and documentation
Friend posts now retry if a friend is temporarily offline.
Connections only start after a friendship is confirmed.
Letterbox links are shown only when the friendship is confirmed.
Added a warning if you try to add yourself as a friend.
Fixed issues that caused letterboxes to behave inconsistently.
Resolved errors when a user has multiple letterbox URLs.
New guide explains how to set up the server.
Version 1.93 | Minor stability improvements
Fixed crash when no Letterbox is requested
Auto‑repair corrupted storage files and retry automatically
Version 1.92 | Overview, login, letterbox, privacy, enhancements, features
Added an easy way to see how much storage you’re using.
Auto‑login is now more reliable.
When setting up a new letterbox you can choose whether to assume the receiver is online or offline.
Log entries now hide sensitive letterbox read‑ and write‑tokens for better privacy.
Version 1.91 | Updater off, friend box, log clean, delete fix
Disabled automatic updater in Docker containers; update the container yourself instead.
Added a letterbox display only when you have friends.
Cleaned up unnecessary update logs.
Fixed an issue where deleting a post URL didn’t fully remove it.
Version 1.90 | Fixed deployment issues across systems globally
Fixed letterbox deployment SQL errors
Corrected general deployment SQL errors