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inventory69 63af7d30dc Release v1.3.0: Multi-Device Sync with Deletion Tracking 
New Features:
- Multi-Device Sync with deletion tracking (prevents zombie notes)
- Server deletion via swipe gesture with confirmation dialog
- E-Tag performance optimization (~150ms vs 3s for no-change syncs)
- Markdown Auto-Sync toggle (unified Export + Auto-Import)
- Manual Markdown sync button for performance control
- Server-Restore modes (Merge/Replace/Overwrite)

Technical Implementation:
- DeletionTracker model with JSON persistence
- Intelligent server checks with E-Tag caching
- Deletion-aware download logic
- Two-stage swipe deletion with Material Design dialog
- Automatic Markdown import during sync
- YAML frontmatter scanning for robust file deletion

Thanks to Thomas from Bielefeld for reporting the multi-device sync issue!

Compatible with: v1.2.0-v1.3.0
2026-01-07 12:27:27 +01:00

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# Changelog
All notable changes to Simple Notes Sync will be documented in this file.
The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/).
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## [1.3.0] - 2026-01-07
### Added
- **🚀 Multi-Device Sync** (Thanks to Thomas from Bielefeld for reporting!)
- Automatic download of new notes from other devices
- Deletion tracking prevents "zombie notes" (deleted notes don't come back)
- Smart cleanup: Re-created notes (newer timestamp) are downloaded
- Works with all devices: v1.2.0, v1.2.1, v1.2.2, and v1.3.0
- **🗑️ Server Deletion via Swipe Gesture**
- Swipe left on notes to delete from server (requires confirmation)
- Prevents duplicate notes on other devices
- Works with deletion tracking system
- Material Design confirmation dialog
- **⚡ E-Tag Performance Optimization**
- Smart server checking with E-Tag caching (~150ms vs 3000ms for "no changes")
- 20x faster when server has no updates
- E-Tag hybrid approach: E-Tag for JSON (fast), timestamp for Markdown (reliable)
- Battery-friendly with minimal server requests
- **📥 Markdown Auto-Sync Toggle**
- NEW: Unified Auto-Sync toggle in Settings (replaces separate Export/Auto-Import toggles)
- When enabled: Notes export to Markdown AND import changes automatically
- When disabled: Manual sync button appears for on-demand synchronization
- Performance: Auto-Sync OFF = 0ms overhead
- **🔘 Manual Markdown Sync Button**
- Manual sync button for performance-conscious users
- Shows import/export counts after completion
- Only visible when Auto-Sync is disabled
- On-demand synchronization (~150-200ms only when triggered)
- **⚙️ Server-Restore Modes**
- MERGE: Keep local notes + add server notes
- REPLACE: Delete all local + download from server
- OVERWRITE: Update duplicates, keep non-duplicates
- Restore modes now work correctly for WebDAV restore
### Technical
- New `DeletionTracker` model with JSON persistence
- `NotesStorage`: Added deletion tracking methods
- `WebDavSyncService.hasUnsyncedChanges()`: Intelligent server checks with E-Tag caching
- `WebDavSyncService.downloadRemoteNotes()`: Deletion-aware downloads
- `WebDavSyncService.restoreFromServer()`: Support for restore modes
- `WebDavSyncService.deleteNoteFromServer()`: Server deletion with YAML frontmatter scanning
- `WebDavSyncService.importMarkdownFiles()`: Automatic Markdown import during sync
- `WebDavSyncService.manualMarkdownSync()`: Manual sync with result counts
- `MainActivity.setupSwipeToDelete()`: Two-stage swipe deletion with confirmation
- E-Tag caching in SharedPreferences for performance
---
## [1.2.2] - 2026-01-06
### Fixed
- **Backward Compatibility for v1.2.0 Users (Critical)**
- App now reads BOTH old (Root) AND new (`/notes/`) folder structures
- Users upgrading from v1.2.0 no longer lose their existing notes
- Server-Restore now finds notes from v1.2.0 stored in Root folder
- Automatic deduplication prevents loading the same note twice
- Graceful error handling if Root folder is not accessible
### Technical
- `WebDavSyncService.downloadRemoteNotes()` - Dual-mode download (Root + /notes/)
- `WebDavSyncService.restoreFromServer()` - Now uses dual-mode download
- Migration happens naturally: new uploads go to `/notes/`, old notes stay readable
---
## [1.2.1] - 2026-01-05
### Fixed
- **Markdown Initial Export Bugfix**
- Existing notes are now exported as Markdown when Desktop Integration is activated
- Previously, only new notes created after activation were exported
- Progress dialog shows export status with current/total counter
- Error handling for network issues during export
- Individual note failures don't abort the entire export
- **Markdown Directory Structure Fix**
- Markdown files now correctly land in `/notes-md/` folder
- Smart URL detection supports both Root-URL and `/notes` URL structures
- Previously, MD files were incorrectly placed in the root directory
- Markdown import now finds files correctly
- **JSON URL Normalization**
- Simplified server configuration: enter only base URL (e.g., `http://server:8080/`)
- App automatically creates `/notes/` for JSON files and `/notes-md/` for Markdown
- Smart detection: both `http://server:8080/` and `http://server:8080/notes/` work correctly
- Backward compatible: existing setups with `/notes` in URL continue to work
- No migration required for existing users
### Changed
- **Markdown Directory Creation**
- `notes-md/` folder is now created on first sync (regardless of Desktop Integration setting)
- Prevents 404 errors when mounting WebDAV folder
- Better user experience: folder is visible before enabling the feature
- **Settings UI Improvements**
- Updated example URL from `/webdav` to `/notes` to match app behavior
- Example now shows: `http://192.168.0.188:8080/notes`
### Technical
- `WebDavSyncService.ensureMarkdownDirectoryExists()` - Creates MD folder early
- `WebDavSyncService.getMarkdownUrl()` - Smart URL detection for both structures
- `WebDavSyncService.exportAllNotesToMarkdown()` - Exports all local notes with progress callback
- `SettingsActivity.onMarkdownExportToggled()` - Triggers initial export with ProgressDialog
---
## [1.2.0] - 2026-01-04
### Added
- **Local Backup System**
- Export all notes as JSON file to any location (Downloads, SD card, cloud folder)
- Import backup with 3 modes: Merge, Replace, or Overwrite duplicates
- Automatic safety backup created before every restore
- Backup validation (format and version check)
- **Markdown Desktop Integration**
- Optional Markdown export parallel to JSON sync
- `.md` files synced to `notes-md/` folder on WebDAV
- YAML frontmatter with `id`, `created`, `updated`, `device`
- Manual import button to pull Markdown changes from server
- Last-Write-Wins conflict resolution via timestamps
- **Settings UI Extensions**
- New "Backup & Restore" section with local + server restore
- New "Desktop Integration" section with Markdown toggle
- Universal restore dialog with radio button mode selection
### Changed
- **Server Restore Behavior**: Users now choose restore mode (Merge/Replace/Overwrite) instead of hard-coded replace-all
### Technical
- `BackupManager.kt` - Complete backup/restore logic
- `Note.toMarkdown()` / `Note.fromMarkdown()` - Markdown conversion with YAML frontmatter
- `WebDavSyncService` - Extended for dual-format sync (JSON master + Markdown mirror)
- ISO8601 timestamp formatting for desktop compatibility
- Filename sanitization for safe Markdown file names
### Documentation
- Added WebDAV mount instructions (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Created [SYNC_ARCHITECTURE.md](../project-docs/simple-notes-sync/architecture/SYNC_ARCHITECTURE.md) - Complete sync documentation
- Created [MARKDOWN_DESKTOP_REALITY_CHECK.md](../project-docs/simple-notes-sync/markdown-desktop-plan/MARKDOWN_DESKTOP_REALITY_CHECK.md) - Desktop integration analysis
---
## [1.1.2] - 2025-12-28
### Fixed
- **"Job was cancelled" Error**
- Fixed coroutine cancellation in sync worker
- Proper error handling for interrupted syncs
- **UI Improvements**
- Back arrow instead of X in note editor (better UX)
- Pull-to-refresh for manual sync trigger
- HTTP/HTTPS protocol selection with radio buttons
- Inline error display (no toast spam)
- **Performance & Battery**
- Sync only on actual changes (saves battery)
- Auto-save notifications removed
- 24-hour server offline warning instead of instant error
### Changed
- Settings grouped into "Auto-Sync" and "Sync Interval" sections
- HTTP only allowed for local networks (RFC 1918 IPs)
- Swipe-to-delete without UI flicker
---
## [1.1.1] - 2025-12-27
### Fixed
- **WiFi Connect Sync**
- No error notifications in foreign WiFi networks
- Server reachability check before sync (2s timeout)
- Silent abort when server offline
- Pre-check waits until network is ready
- No errors during network initialization
### Changed
- **Notifications**
- Old sync notifications cleared on app start
- Error notifications auto-dismiss after 30 seconds
### UI
- Sync icon only shown when sync is configured
- Swipe-to-delete without flicker
- Scroll to top after saving note
### Technical
- Server check with 2-second timeout before sync attempts
- Network readiness check in WiFi connect trigger
- Notification cleanup on MainActivity.onCreate()
---
## [1.1.0] - 2025-12-26
### Added
- **Configurable Sync Intervals**
- User choice: 15, 30, or 60 minutes
- Real-world battery impact displayed (15min: ~0.8%/day, 30min: ~0.4%/day, 60min: ~0.2%/day)
- Radio button selection in settings
- Doze Mode optimization (syncs batched in maintenance windows)
- **About Section**
- App version from BuildConfig
- Links to GitHub repository and developer profile
- MIT license information
- Material 3 card design
### Changed
- Settings UI redesigned with grouped sections
- Periodic sync updated dynamically when interval changes
- WorkManager uses selected interval for background sync
### Removed
- Debug/Logs section from settings (cleaner UI)
### Technical
- `PREF_SYNC_INTERVAL_MINUTES` preference key
- NetworkMonitor reads interval from SharedPreferences
- `ExistingPeriodicWorkPolicy.UPDATE` for live interval changes
---
## [1.0.0] - 2025-12-25
### Added
- Initial release
- WebDAV synchronization
- Note creation, editing, deletion
- 6 sync triggers:
- Periodic sync (configurable interval)
- App start sync
- WiFi connect sync
- Manual sync (menu button)
- Pull-to-refresh
- Settings "Sync Now" button
- Material 3 design
- Light/Dark theme support
- F-Droid compatible (100% FOSS)
---
[1.2.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.0
[1.1.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.2
[1.1.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.1
[1.1.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.0
[1.0.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.0.0
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