The export/import feature in #Fedilab was built long ago. It was meant as a temporary file, to be deleted once the data has been imported.
It's handy because you get all your data back (settings) and you're already logged in.
But the main issue is that both devices share the same token, which breaks push notifications (only one device will receive them).
The quick fix: just log in on the second device to create a new token and register for push notifications again. I will improve this.
#FediHood should be easy to use, with a very simple interface. It fully uses #ActivityPub and is compatible with the #Mastodon API (tested with #Fedilab). It will of course bring extra endpoints related to how it works. The project reuses the combined work from #HolosSocial and #PawFed.
Here are some screenshots of the Web UI.
RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117078460930346514
I built #FediHood on the #Mastodon API, so you can connect your account with any Mastodon-compatible app, such as #Fedilab.
Fedilab will soon support the extra features at the heart of the project: finding people nearby by city via #OSM, and using #E2EE DMs.
#Fedilab 3.43.2 has been published.
This release fixes several crashes and memory issues, keeps drafts when the app restarts or the theme changes, and improves the timeline position when coming back.
Full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.2
Concerning #Fedilab issues, I am currently working with Marco on those flagged as high priority. https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues?q=&type=all&sort=relevance&labels=2021215&state=open
I am still closely watching crash reports. The idea is not to work on new features while annoying bugs remain unfixed.
As an open source dev for years, I'd like to share how grateful I am for your long support.
Especially to the people who support my work on #Fedilab and might worry when they see me working on another project.
I'll never step back from the Fedilab project.
Working directly on Fediverse projects just makes me freer and not dependent on an API. I somehow need that, but I won't give up where you expect regular updates.
RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117095740060037054
Tom, the creator of @apps and @HolosSocial has started a new project:
It's called Fedihood
https://FediHood.social
It connects people by location, and topic, so you can find people near you by topic.
You can find me there too: @joergi
#Fedilab 3.43.4 has been published. It mostly fixes bugs and adds enhancements flagged as high priority.
Full release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.4
PS: The Google APK is attached, with their restrictions removed.
For devs who build apps on the #Mastodon API, I have started to document the dedicated endpoints for #FediHood. The common Mastodon endpoints are already supported.
https://fedihood.social/api-docs
Of course, these will be added to #Fedilab
Dropping the Google version of the app was a pleasure. I could finally remove all their restrictions:
- Register an account with #Fedilab
- Donation links
- Hard-coded filters for #PeerTube containing "download" and "YouTube"
The APK that I attach to release notes is signed with the same key, so Play users can install it over their current version.
I know Google is the best way to be known, but it has a price I am no longer willing to pay.
RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117198010276653863
#Fedilab, all other apps and my dev account are officially off Google. I submitted the form and unpublished everything.
#Fedilab 3.43.3 has been published! It mostly brings fixes. The custom MarkDown support no longer breaks the instance formatting. It also fixes some mentions and links not opening inside the app. The lost position when coming back should be fixed for all timelines, including #GoToSocial.
Release notes: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.3
PS: the attached apk file is the same as the one submitted to Google, you can download it here.
#Fedilab lets you read timelines in reverse order (most recent messages at the bottom). I know "reverse" is not the right word, and some of you called it "natural" or "normal" order.
This feature, and especially its support across Fedilab with all its specificities, was really a lot of work, mostly in fixes. But I think we now have something stable. Thanks for your patience.
My favorite Mastodon app, Fedilab, is no longer on Google Play, but you can still get it from F-Droid.
You can import your old settings, too. It's easy and only takes a few minutes. I'm not an experienced F-Droid user, but everything went smoothly...
Thanks for the great work! @apps
#Fedilab updates will no longer reach Google Play store. What's your position:
To Google users, you can still get the latest version of #Fedilab by downloading it from the release notes.
https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.43.3
This is the same APK that I submitted to them (app id and signed key).
RE: https://toot.fedilab.app/@apps/117220471248326127
I would like to thank you all for respecting my choice to leave the Google Store. Seeing messages from people joining #FDroid to get the app and sharing their experience with a lot of good feedback made me very happy. What I read most often: F-Droid is easy to use, and the export/import feature works well with #Fedilab.
For push notifications, I recommend using #SunUp
https://f-droid.org/packages/org.unifiedpush.distributor.sunup
It is amazing how out of memory errors stopped showing up in crash reports with #Fedilab. #LeakCanary really helped (I regret having disabled it for so long)
https://square.github.io/leakcanary/
