Hello everyone!
We are happy to announce that we have released a new beta version: ownCloud 4.5.0-beta.1 for Android! We’ll comment the most relevant news that are included in this beta release:
Improvements in storage occupation display
The first improvement that we have included in this release, is that the quota is updated in even more file operations (copy, move, delete, upload…) that involve modifying the user storage occupation. Furthermore, the storage occupation of each account has been added to the manage accounts dialog.
Infinite Scale Users Light
From now on, the application supports Infinite Scale Users Light (those who don’t have personal space). All functionalities have been adapted to allow this kind of users the correct use of the app, taking into account all their limitations.
Added text labels on bottom bar
Text labels have been added to all the entries that appear in the bottom navigation bar to provide enough and clear information about the available sections that we have. Special mention to Yogeshjindal for making this possible!
Feedback when (un)setting av. offline in all previews
Last but not least, we have added feedback with some messages in Snackbars when the user sets or unsets a file as available offline in the file preview. You will know at the moment in which status the file is! User experience is just as important as any other topic in the app.
Bugfixes and other improvements
The new version also includes some bugfixes and improvements that make our app better:
- Replaced auto-uploads wording by automatic uploads
- Navigation in automatic uploads folder picker has been fixed
- Other bugfixes and technical improvements
These are the most important news the version brings with it. Since it’s a beta release, we would appreciate as much testing and feedback as possible! Let’s make ownCloud together!
How can I join the beta program?
If you want to join the beta program in Play Store, you will need to have the last app version installed. If you already have the last version installed, go to ownCloud app in Play Store and scroll down to the end of the view; there you will see a new tab like the one below, just press the “Join” button to join and your final app will be replaced with the beta one.
How can I enable logs in the ownCloud Android app?
Before starting trying to break the app, it’s very important and useful for us, the developers, to have a record of what’s happening in case the app misbehaves. Due to this, enabling logs and sending them to us is the best way of help improving the app and offering the best user experience.
Enabling logs
By default, logging is disabled. To activate them, you have to go to Settings > Logging > Enable logging. Since the moment they are on, logs will keep track of every event occurring in the app. These DON’T include user’s sensitive information, so they can be used safely.
Watching and sharing log files
Once logging is enabled and some actions have been performed within the app, log files will be created. To see them, you have to go to Settings > Logging > Log files. There, you can easily share them tapping on the share icon.
How can I send my feedback to ownCloud developers?
If you find a bug or want to make any suggestions, please participate in one of these channels:
– Open a new issue on GitHub: https://github.com/owncloud/android/issues
– Open a new topic on central: https://central.owncloud.org
– Start a conversation on Rocket.Chat: https://talk.owncloud.com/channel/mobile
Your feedback would be highly appreciated!
Enjoy the new 4.5.0-beta.1 version