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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 33m ago
Boosted by @gvenema@fairmove.net
There are still 2k monthly active users on the Google Play version of #Fedilab, even though it has been shut down for weeks now. To get the latest updates, please use #FDroid. I understand that some people can't use F-Droid (e.g. on a work phone). But I would personally encourage everyone to never install an app from Google Play when it is available on F-Droid. PS: I am still waiting for Google to remove my apps and account.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 2d ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
I haven't opened the #Fedilab issue tracker in a long time (I am a bit afraid to). But this break really helped me understand where I should put my energy and motivation, and what I can keep doing in the long run. In a few months, Fedilab will be 10 years old, and if it is still here, it is of course thanks to your support. So thank you all for being part of it.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1w ago
#Columnly is a UFO in the Fediverse. It has grown a lot in just a few days and many people are happy with it. I think #Fedilab still has its place thanks to its in-app features. But congrats to Dansup for building the app he wanted to use and sharing it with others.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 2w ago
Boosted by @trending@homestead.social
I think it's time to move #Fedilab forward. I haven't introduced an ambitious feature in a long time. The idea is a shared Home timeline with all connected accounts, with the option to exclude some of them. Actions on a message won't need extra effort: the right account will be used, and if several accounts are involved, the app will ask you which one to use. It's a lot of work, so I'm asking you first.

I think it's time to move #Fedilab forward. I haven't introduced an ambitious feature in a long time. The idea is a shared Home timeline with all connected accounts, with the option to exclude some of them. Actions on a message won't need extra effort: the right account will be used, and if several

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 2w ago
Boosted by @trending@homestead.social
I hope I will still be able to maintain #Fedilab for all Android devices, especially the oldest ones. That's why I chose not to use some libraries that would raise the minimum Android version, so the app still works on devices from 2014. To avoid encryption issues, Fedilab uses the Conscrypt library to install a modern security provider on devices that are no longer maintained. Not everyone runs the latest Android version or has a recent device, and I am proud to take care of these users.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 2w ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
Just a reminder that #Fedilab has a feature to detect the language of the message you are writing (disabled by default). If you are a polyglot, it can warn you when you have selected the wrong language. You can enable it in Settings > Compose > Check language when posting.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 2mo ago
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
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#Fedilab updates will no longer reach Google Play store. What's your position:
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Sunup | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
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Sunup | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository

UnifiedPush distributor using Mozilla's push server

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 3w ago
I am slowly coming back. I know #Fedilab has issues and still needs improvements, but this is endless work. That's why it is important for me to step back from issues and focus on a big new feature. I think working on the #Pixelfed API will give me that satisfaction.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 3w ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
#Pixelfed has officially released API documentation for devs, and this is really good news! https://developers.pixelfed.org/api Many #Fedilab users also have a Pixelfed account. The work of the Pixelfed team on this documentation is greatly appreciated, and I was waiting for it. Updating Fedilab with it will be a priority, as the app has always supported Pixelfed with its own layout.
developers.pixelfed.org

Introduction · Pixelfed API

Read timelines, upload photos, publish posts and build full clients on any Pixelfed server.

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @gvenema@fairmove.net
To those wondering about the future of #Fedilab: although I did everything I could to leave the Play Store, I still haven't received a reply to my GDPR request, sent weeks ago. The app has not been removed, so it still appears as an app that accepts Google's rules. That's not my goal. If the freedom to get apps is over, I want Fedilab to go with it. But Google keeps the app. Developers are being held hostage, be aware.
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe

Three timeline functions in #Fedilab that some might not know:

  1. Long-press on standard or list timelines for additional filters (for example, self-replies). (see image)
  2. Long-press on a hashtag to follow or filter it.
  3. Long-press on interaction buttons to interact using another account of yours (if you have only two, you will not be asked which account to use; quotes are not supported yet - see issue 121).

Marco

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 3mo ago
#HolosDiscover now lets you filter trends (posts, tags and links) by language. It also displays trending accounts related to those results. What's your opinion about bringing HolosDiscover inside #Fedilab?

#HolosDiscover now lets you filter trends (posts, tags and links) by language. It also displays trending accounts related to those results. What's your opinion about bringing HolosDiscover inside #Fedilab?

Yes, it would be useful 44%
No, keep it for Holos Social 12%
What's HolosDiscover? 44%

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
I decided to take a break, because coding became a competition with myself, releasing quickly to satisfy people using #Fedilab and my other projects. But that is the trap. I gave a lot, hoping people would keep enjoying my projects. I was looking at it the wrong way. People here are not waiting for results. Building fast and creating things before even suggesting them is not how it works. I should have understood it sooner :) Definitely taking that break. Tom
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @trending@homestead.social
#Fedilab has left the Google Play Store. You can update your Google version manually using the APK files attached to the release notes. For automatic updates shortly after the release, I recommend switching to Fedilab's custom F-Droid repository. See how to do that in the next message of this thread. (1/2)
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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
#Fedilab 3.45.1 fixes a crash with art timelines and Pixelfed timelines. If you use those, skip 3.45.0 when it releases on F-Droid. Furthermore, a bug with the new "show description on hidden media" feature was fixed. Release notes https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/tag/3.45.1 Google APK download https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/releases/download/3.45.1/Fedilab-Google-3.45.1.apk Custom F-Droid repo https://fdroid.fedilab.app/ Enjoy your weekend. 🙂 Marco
codeberg.org

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
#Fedilab 3.45.0 has been published! It brings several improvements and fixes. You can now add a colored mark next to avatars in timelines to easily identify content from some accounts. Large media files are automatically resized to what your instance supports. You can also publish directly from the message preview feature. There are also many fixes, especially a lot of work on catching gaps in the Home timeline. Release notes:
codeberg.org

Cookie monster!

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Fedilab Apps @apps@toot.fedilab.app
· 1mo ago
Boosted by @fedicat@pc.cafe
For those who still see gaps in their home timeline with #Fedilab, there is an open issue on #CodeBerg where I published two new APKs today: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues/1410#issuecomment-24200376 This comment explains how to send reports: https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues/1410#issuecomment-23273524 Feel free to help. You can safely install the APK (Google or #FDroid version, from the custom repo) without breaking updates.
codeberg.org

"Fetch more messages..." often doesn't show up with "Interface->Use Cache" enabled, leading to major timeline gaps

As I referenced in the [other issue I just filed](https://codeberg.org/tom79/Fedilab/issues/1409), this is the reason I've got "Interface->Use Cache" disabled, since the bugs when it's off are more manageable. The issue is far more common when it's been a long time since I've checked my feed, ...

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