# User Testing

**URL:** https://support.delta.chat/c/user-testing/19.md

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## [About the User Testing category](https://support.delta.chat/t/about-the-user-testing-category/2086)

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**Author:** [@flipsimon](https://support.delta.chat/u/flipsimon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2022, 6:57am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/about-the-user-testing-category/2086 "2022-05-05T06:57:34Z")

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Beta versions and experimental features. Support your favourite messenger by testing and giving feedback.

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## [Bug: When joining a channel, existing messages are sent only as a preview, not in full (v 2.59.0)](https://support.delta.chat/t/bug-when-joining-a-channel-existing-messages-are-sent-only-as-a-preview-not-in-full-v-2-59-0/5657)

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**Author:** [@Lorem\_ipsum](https://support.delta.chat/u/Lorem_ipsum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/bug-when-joining-a-channel-existing-messages-are-sent-only-as-a-preview-not-in-full-v-2-59-0/5657 "2026-08-19T13:31:36Z")

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If a previously existing message is automatically resent when joining a channel, only the preview is sent, not the entire message. Using Desktop 2.59.0 on Ubuntu 24 and Arcane Chat 2.58.1 on Android 10 (tested both back…

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## [iPad account switcher inaccessible unless rotating iPad](https://support.delta.chat/t/ipad-account-switcher-inaccessible-unless-rotating-ipad/5489)

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**Author:** [@io4w5](https://support.delta.chat/u/io4w5)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/ipad-account-switcher-inaccessible-unless-rotating-ipad/5489 "2026-07-24T20:36:43Z")

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I’ve had a persistent bug for at least since upgrading to iOS 26 iPad frequently loses top left account switcher when going into a chat, and it only shows up again if rotating screen. Which means it’s totally inaccessib…

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## [Feedback DeltaTouch as flatpak](https://support.delta.chat/t/feedback-deltatouch-as-flatpak/4390)

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**Author:** [@lk108](https://support.delta.chat/u/lk108)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/feedback-deltatouch-as-flatpak/4390 "2026-07-24T03:11:03Z")

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DeltaTouch is now available on Flathub :tada: Please let us know if you run into any problems when running DeltaTouch via flatpak. Useful information to include in your report is: Version of DeltaTouch Your OS and ver…

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## [Android v2.50 legacy options reset and absent \[account is erroneously detected as chatmail, only check deltachat folder\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/android-v2-50-legacy-options-reset-and-absent-account-is-erroneously-detected-as-chatmail-only-check-deltachat-folder/5324)

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**Author:** [@aelius](https://support.delta.chat/u/aelius)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/android-v2-50-legacy-options-reset-and-absent-account-is-erroneously-detected-as-chatmail-only-check-deltachat-folder/5324 "2026-07-13T05:04:00Z")

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Hey all, seems like a small oversight made it into 2.50. I think this bug happened a few releases ago, too: an external account is erroneously detected as chatmail. I’m still using fastmail as my backend. The recent upd…

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## [DeltaChat 2.51 connects to the IMAP mail server, but it’s not receiving messages](https://support.delta.chat/t/deltachat-2-51-connects-to-the-imap-mail-server-but-it-s-not-receiving-messages/5368)

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**Author:** [@ajypz7p5y](https://support.delta.chat/u/ajypz7p5y)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/deltachat-2-51-connects-to-the-imap-mail-server-but-it-s-not-receiving-messages/5368 "2026-06-15T08:54:57Z")

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DeltaChat 2.51 connects to the IMAP mail server, but it’s not receiving messages. Previously, there was a setting to move messages to the DeltaChat folder. Now it’s gone. Is this the cause? For some reason, the log says…

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## [No phone handset (v 2.52) \[calls need Android 8.0 since 2.47\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/no-phone-handset-v-2-52-calls-need-android-8-0-since-2-47/5436)

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**Author:** [@Sergey90](https://support.delta.chat/u/Sergey90)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/no-phone-handset-v-2-52-calls-need-android-8-0-since-2-47/5436 "2026-06-13T17:38:22Z")

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I have Android 7.0. Starting with version 2.47 the phone handset for calls stopped appearing. It’s present in version 2.43, but missing in 2.47/2.52."

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## [The Webxdc AppStore flashes blinding white for 1 second](https://support.delta.chat/t/the-webxdc-appstore-flashes-blinding-white-for-1-second/5307)

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**Author:** [@Low](https://support.delta.chat/u/Low)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/the-webxdc-appstore-flashes-blinding-white-for-1-second/5307 "2026-06-13T16:26:48Z")

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When in a dark environment and you’re on dark mode, this is really jarring, it makes users angry, and it feels very cheap / brittle. If the device is on dark mode, if it must “flash” at all, have it be a black screen be…

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## [Help testing 2.49+ bugfix releases](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-2-49-bugfix-releases/5059)

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**Author:** [@r10s](https://support.delta.chat/u/r10s)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-2-49-bugfix-releases/5059 "2026-06-06T15:43:10Z")

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and now: here is Delta Chat 2.49.0 - choose your flavour and mind your backups: :lemon: https://download.delta.chat/android/beta/deltachat-gplay-release-2.49.0.apk (google play candidate, overwrites existing installs, …

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## [The current profile in v2.43.0 no longer provides any way to show all relays (design regression)](https://support.delta.chat/t/the-current-profile-in-v2-43-0-no-longer-provides-any-way-to-show-all-relays-design-regression/4873)

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**Author:** [@ell1e](https://support.delta.chat/u/ell1e)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/the-current-profile-in-v2-43-0-no-longer-provides-any-way-to-show-all-relays-design-regression/4873 "2026-05-31T00:27:22Z")

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The current profile in v2.43.0 no longer provides any way to show all relays, which seems like a UI design regression. The “Encryption Info” still shows one, but not all of them. I think the easiest way to fix this would…

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## [Forward image with text - text does not appear in secondary devices](https://support.delta.chat/t/forward-image-with-text-text-does-not-appear-in-secondary-devices/5112)

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**Author:** [@dcuser11](https://support.delta.chat/u/dcuser11)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/forward-image-with-text-text-does-not-appear-in-secondary-devices/5112 "2026-04-30T15:13:23Z")

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Forward a message containing an image and text from primary device. Message forwarded in secondary device only shows the image. Tested with: Windows 2.48.0 Android 2.49.0 both as primary and secondary, same result. E…

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## [Help testing upcoming 2.47+ with multi-relay and improved experimental calls](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-upcoming-2-47-with-multi-relay-and-improved-experimental-calls/4953)

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**Author:** [@r10s](https://support.delta.chat/u/r10s)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-upcoming-2-47-with-multi-relay-and-improved-experimental-calls/4953 "2026-04-13T20:15:59Z")

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and now: here is Delta Chat 2.48.0 - choose your flavour and mind your backups: :lemon: https://download.delta.chat/android/beta/deltachat-gplay-release-2.48.0.apk (google play candidate, overwrites existing installs, …

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## [Android: Delta Chat v2.25.0 released with improved channels!](https://support.delta.chat/t/android-delta-chat-v2-25-0-released-with-improved-channels/4328)

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**Author:** [@adbenitez](https://support.delta.chat/u/adbenitez)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/android-delta-chat-v2-25-0-released-with-improved-channels/4328 "2026-04-12T17:55:58Z")

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Delta Chat 2.25.0 is already available for installation in Google Play (F-droid coming soon, they always take some days) and direct download at https://get.delta.chat between the nice enhancements are a new completely r…

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## [DC 2.48: Fehler bei ankommenden Anrufen \[Android 16, SecurityException: microphone requires permissions\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/dc-2-48-fehler-bei-ankommenden-anrufen-android-16-securityexception-microphone-requires-permissions/5005)

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**Author:** [@rvs2000](https://support.delta.chat/u/rvs2000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/dc-2-48-fehler-bei-ankommenden-anrufen-android-16-securityexception-microphone-requires-permissions/5005 "2026-04-02T20:08:26Z")

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HyperOS 3/ Android 16 Hi, ich hab 2.48 frisch installiert, bekomme einen Fehler bei ankommenden Anrufen. ava.lang.SecurityException: Starting FGS with type microphone callerApp=ProcessRecord{e2c280f 9676:chat.delta/u0…

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## [Help testing upcoming 2.22+ Delta Chat release with calls 📞!](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-upcoming-2-22-delta-chat-release-with-calls/4220)

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**Author:** [@adbenitez](https://support.delta.chat/u/adbenitez)\
**Replies:** 92\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-upcoming-2-22-delta-chat-release-with-calls/4220 "2026-03-24T22:38:08Z")

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EDIT 2026-03-23 (@link2xt): this topic is old, if you want to test calls on Android, download at least 2.47.0 don’t download 2.22.0 releases from 2025. Newer releases have the call feature as well. EDIT 2026-03-24: ther…

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## [Unnatural Attachment Behavior \[checkmark indicating successful delivery immediately\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/unnatural-attachment-behavior-checkmark-indicating-successful-delivery-immediately/4814)

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**Author:** [@DELTA\_MAFIA](https://support.delta.chat/u/DELTA_MAFIA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/unnatural-attachment-behavior-checkmark-indicating-successful-delivery-immediately/4814 "2026-03-15T10:59:41Z")

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When sending an attachment, it misleads the sender: the checkmark indicating successful delivery to the server appears immediately. Apparently, the attachment’s text part is delivered to the server first, and the client …

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## [Chinese iOS users cannot use it.](https://support.delta.chat/t/chinese-ios-users-cannot-use-it/4895)

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**Author:** [@plode566-cell](https://support.delta.chat/u/plode566-cell)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/chinese-ios-users-cannot-use-it/4895 "2026-03-13T15:31:57Z")

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Chinese iOS users are unable to download from the App Store; the TestFlight beta version fails to install. Please fix this.

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## [Encryption info link doesn't work \[wrong string: Tap to learn more\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/encryption-info-link-doesnt-work-wrong-string-tap-to-learn-more/4879)

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**Author:** [@ggrey](https://support.delta.chat/u/ggrey)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/encryption-info-link-doesnt-work-wrong-string-tap-to-learn-more/4879 "2026-03-11T09:02:00Z")

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When opening the encryption option on a profile, it shows Messages are end to end encrypted. Tap to learn more But tapping does not open any link. Android 2.43.0

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## [Calling not working on android 5.1 \[system WebView too old\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/calling-not-working-on-android-5-1-system-webview-too-old/4733)

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**Author:** [@Epoch](https://support.delta.chat/u/Epoch)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/calling-not-working-on-android-5-1-system-webview-too-old/4733 "2026-03-03T22:51:36Z")

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Calling doesn’t seem to work on android 5.1. There a few times a call will try and go through, but can’t be answered. Using this app on a Kyocera Gratina kyf31 4g. Expected behavior Call and connect to another user. A…

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## [Setting up relays means getting spam? \[option to block unencrypted messages\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/setting-up-relays-means-getting-spam-option-to-block-unencrypted-messages/4683)

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**Author:** [@mray](https://support.delta.chat/u/mray)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/setting-up-relays-means-getting-spam-option-to-block-unencrypted-messages/4683 "2026-03-01T11:52:21Z")

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I used DeltaChat with my regular email address and it worked fine, putting all its chatmails in a separate folder. I want to test relays, but get notified I need to disable two “legacy?” settings: move chatmails to …

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## [Help Test the Tauri pre-release](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-test-the-tauri-pre-release/3827)

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**Author:** [@Simon](https://support.delta.chat/u/Simon)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 8:21am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-test-the-tauri-pre-release/3827 "2026-02-25T08:21:14Z")

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As some of you know, I worked the last 2 years on porting the desktop client from electron to tauri: NLnet; Delta Tauri deltachat-desktop/packages/target-tauri at main · deltachat/deltachat-desktop · GitHub Currently …

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## [DeltaTouch: Help testing the upcoming 2.9.0 release](https://support.delta.chat/t/deltatouch-help-testing-the-upcoming-2-9-0-release/3941)

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**Author:** [@lk108](https://support.delta.chat/u/lk108)\
**Replies:** 46\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/deltatouch-help-testing-the-upcoming-2-9-0-release/3941 "2026-02-21T19:19:49Z")

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Following the official clients (e.g., DC Desktop or DC Android), DeltaTouch will soon update to version (edit: version updated) 2.9.0 as well. Most major changes as described for the official clients apply for DeltaTouch…

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## [Android App crashes (v2.42.0) \[Clicking on a video or image\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/android-app-crashes-v2-42-0-clicking-on-a-video-or-image/4765)

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**Author:** [@kw6db4xvi](https://support.delta.chat/u/kw6db4xvi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/android-app-crashes-v2-42-0-clicking-on-a-video-or-image/4765 "2026-02-18T08:25:40Z")

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Clicking on a video or image causes the app to crash. And I have tested it, v2.40.0 does not crash.

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## [Help testing upcoming Delta Chat 2.34.\* release!](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-upcoming-delta-chat-2-34-release/4427)

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**Author:** [@adbenitez](https://support.delta.chat/u/adbenitez)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/help-testing-upcoming-delta-chat-2-34-release/4427 "2026-02-13T02:03:58Z")

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Want to help us testing the upcoming Delta Chat release? choose your flavor and mind your backups: :lemon: https://download.delta.chat/android/beta/deltachat-gplay-release-2.34.0.apk (google play candidate, overwrites…

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## [A typo in the french version](https://support.delta.chat/t/a-typo-in-the-french-version/4628)

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**Author:** [@Abelbarfr](https://support.delta.chat/u/Abelbarfr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/a-typo-in-the-french-version/4628 "2026-01-20T12:36:59Z")

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On the french version of delta chat and some forks I tried, (Arcane chat, Whatssdown) When creating a new account, the following text is displayed : Choisissez un nom que vos contacts reconnaîtrons. Vous pouvez égaleme…

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## [DC-iOS 2.35.0 rollout?](https://support.delta.chat/t/dc-ios-2-35-0-rollout/4624)

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**Author:** [@Raiden](https://support.delta.chat/u/Raiden)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/dc-ios-2-35-0-rollout/4624 "2026-01-19T15:44:02Z")

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I noticed that according to the changelog on GitHub, DC-iOS 2.35.0 has been finished for over a week. Is there a plan to release this version?

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## [Bug: attachments don't open on tap](https://support.delta.chat/t/bug-attachments-dont-open-on-tap/4620)

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**Author:** [@pelle](https://support.delta.chat/u/pelle)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/bug-attachments-dont-open-on-tap/4620 "2026-01-17T10:04:17Z")

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when tapping on an attachment in arcanechat and deltachat, it asks me what app to open with, but it never works. if i open this pdf with pdf reader, it opens an empty “null.pdf”. if i “save as …” with #materialfiles, i…

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## [A typo in the German version](https://support.delta.chat/t/a-typo-in-the-german-version/4613)

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**Author:** [@Raiden](https://support.delta.chat/u/Raiden)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/a-typo-in-the-german-version/4613 "2026-01-15T10:48:37Z")

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When copying an invitation link, the following text is displayed: Teile den Link nur mit Personen, denen du vertraue. The correct version should be: Teile den Link nur mit Personen, denen du vertraust. or perhaps…

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## [Bug and suggestion regarding the group \[block contact button in channels\]](https://support.delta.chat/t/bug-and-suggestion-regarding-the-group-block-contact-button-in-channels/4506)

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**Author:** [@Gleblol](https://support.delta.chat/u/Gleblol)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/bug-and-suggestion-regarding-the-group-block-contact-button-in-channels/4506 "2026-01-01T08:55:48Z")

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Hello everyone. I wanted to draw your attention to the “Block Contact” feature in my channel. My channel has a “block contact” feature. Why block people in a channel (it doesn’t work at all) if this feature should theore…

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## ["Why is it impossible to send large messages without encryption, despite the developers' recommendations within the application?"](https://support.delta.chat/t/why-is-it-impossible-to-send-large-messages-without-encryption-despite-the-developers-recommendations-within-the-application/4556)

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**Author:** [@Gleblol](https://support.delta.chat/u/Gleblol)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://support.delta.chat/t/why-is-it-impossible-to-send-large-messages-without-encryption-despite-the-developers-recommendations-within-the-application/4556 "2026-01-03T10:28:50Z")

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Hello everyone. Recently, I wanted to send a movie that I really liked to my friend. I remembered a message created by my device at startup, which said that I could send a message without encryption, and I wanted to use …

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