simple-notes-sync/CHANGELOG.md

Changelog

All notable changes to Simple Notes Sync will be documented in this file.

The format is based on Keep a Changelog.

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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 - Complete sync documentation
• Created MARKDOWN_DESKTOP_REALITY_CHECK.md - Desktop integration analysis

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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

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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()

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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

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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)

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