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inventory69 015b90d56e 🐛 v1.2.1: Markdown Initial Export Bugfix + URL Normalization + GitHub Workflow Fix 
## 🐛 Fixed
- Initial Markdown export: Existing notes now exported when Desktop Integration activated
- Markdown directory structure: Files now land correctly in /notes-md/
- JSON URL normalization: Smart detection for both Root-URL and /notes-URL
- GitHub release notes: Fixed language order (DE primary, EN collapsible) and emoji

## ✨ Improved
- Settings UI: Example URL shows /notes instead of /webdav
- Server config: Enter only base URL (app adds /notes/ and /notes-md/ automatically)
- Flexible URL input: Both http://server/ and http://server/notes/ work
- Changelogs: Shortened for F-Droid 500 char limit

## 🔧 Technical
- getNotesUrl() helper with smart /notes/ detection
- getMarkdownUrl() simplified to use getNotesUrl()
- All JSON operations updated to use normalized URLs
- exportAllNotesToMarkdown() with progress callback
- Workflow: Swapped CHANGELOG_DE/EN, replaced broken emoji with 🌍

versionCode: 6
versionName: 1.2.1
2026-01-05 11:46:25 +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.

[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

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)