> Language: en > Website: [View this page](./) Free. Encrypted. Together. # Release Notes ![Was ist Crow Backup? (Erklärvideo)](../../wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Was-ist-Crow-Backup-snapshot.png) ## 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 --- [Improve this page on GitHub](https://github.com/Crow-Backup/crow-backup-website/edit/master/content/en/release-notes.md)