Tor Browser v8.5a4 Released (October 23, 2018) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.5a4 Tor Browser 8.5a4 -- October 23 2018 * All Platforms * Update Firefox to 60.3.0esr * Update Tor to 0.3.5.3-alpha * Update Torbutton to 2.1.1 * Bug 23925+27959: Donation banner for year end 2018 campaign * Bug 24172: Donation banner clobbers Tor Browser version string * Bug 28082: Add locales cs, el, hu, ka * Translations update * Update Tor Launcher to 0.2.17 * Bug 27994+25151: Use the new Tor Browser logo * Bug 28082: Add locales cs, el, hu, ka * Translations update * Update HTTPS Everywhere to 2018.9.19 * Update NoScript to 10.1.9.9 * Bug 1623: Block protocol handler enumeration (backport of fix for #680300) * Bug 27905: Fix many occurrences of "Firefox" in about:preferences * Bug 28082: Add locales cs, el, hu, ka * Windows * Bug 21704: Abort install if CPU is missing SSE2 support * Bug 28002: Fix the precomplete file in the en-US installer * OS X * Bug 26263: App icon positioned incorrectly in macOS DMG installer window * Bug 26475: Fix Stylo related reproducibilitiy issue * Linux * Bug 26475: Fix Stylo related reproducibilitiy issue * Bug 28022: Use `/usr/bin/env bash` for bash invocation * Android * Backport of fixes for bug 1448014, 1458905, 1441345, and 1448305 * Build System * All Platforms * Bug 27218: Generate multiple Tor Browser bundles in parallel * Windows * Bug 27320: Build certutil for Windows * OS X * Bug 27320: Build certutil for macOS
New Release: Tor Browser for Android 1.0a3 https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-android-10a3
Tor Browser v8.0.4 Released (December 11, 2018) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.0.4 Tor Browser 8.0.4 -- December 11 2018 * All platforms * Update Firefox to 60.4.0esr * Update Tor to 0.3.4.9 * Update OpenSSL to 1.0.2q * Update Torbutton to 2.0.9 * Bug 28540: Use new text for 2018 donation banner * Bug 28515: Use en-US for english Torbutton strings * Translations update * Update HTTPS Everywhere to 2018.10.31 * Update NoScript to 10.2.0 * Bug 1623: Block protocol handler enumeration (backport of fix for #680300) * Bug 25794: Disable pointer events * Bug 28608: Disable background HTTP response throttling * Bug 28185: Add smallerRichard to Tor Browser * Windows * Bug 26381: about:tor page does not load on first start on Windows * Bug 28657: Remove broken FTE bridge from Tor Browser * OS X * Bug 26263: App icon positioned incorrectly in macOS DMG installer window * Bug 26475: Fix Stylo related reproducibility issue * Linux * Bug 26475: Fix Stylo related reproducibility issue * Bug 28657: Remove broken FTE bridge from Tor Browser * Build System * All Platforms * Bug 27218: Generate multiple Tor Browser bundles in parallel
Tor Browser v8.5a6 Released (December 11, 2018) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.5a6 Tor Browser 8.5a6 -- December 11 2018 * All Platforms * Update Firefox to 60.4.0esr * Update Torbutton to 2.1.3 * Bug 28540: Use new text for 2018 donation banner * Bug 27290: Remove WebGL pref for min capability mode * Bug 28075: Tone down missing SOCKS credential warning * Bug 28747: Remove NoScript (XPCOM) related unused code * Translations update * Bug 28608: Disable background HTTP response throttling * Bug 28695: Set default security.pki.name_matching_mode to enforce (3) * Bug 27290: Remove WebGL pref for min capability mode * Bug 27919: Backport SSL status API * Bug 25794: Disable pointer events* Windows * Update OpenSSL to 1.0.2q * Bug 28740: Adapt Windows navigator.platform value on 64-bit systems* OS X * Update OpenSSL to 1.0.2q* Linux * Update OpenSSL to 1.0.2q* Android * Bug 26843: Multi-locale support for Tor Browser on Android* Build System * Android * Bug 25164: Add .apk to our sha256sums unsigned build file * Bug 28696: Make path to Gradle dependencies reproducible * Bug 28697: Use pregenerated keystore and fix timestamp issues
Tor Browser v8.0.5 Released (January 29, 2019) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.0.5 Tor Browser 8.0.5 -- January 29 2019 * All platforms * Update Firefox to 60.5.0esr * Update Tor to 0.3.5.7 * Update Torbutton to 2.0.10 * Bug 29035: Clean up our donation campaign and add newsletter sign-up link * Bug 27175: Add pref to allow users to persist custom noscript settings* Update HTTPS Everywhere to 2019.1.7 * Update NoScript to 10.2.1 * Bug 28873: Cascading of permissions is broken * Bug 28720: Some videos are blocked outright on higher security levels* Bug 26540: Enabling pdfjs disableRange option prevents pdfs from loading * Bug 28740: Adapt Windows navigator.platform value on 64-bit systems * Bug 28695: Set default security.pki.name_matching_mode to enforce (3)
Tor Browser v8.5a7 Released (January 29, 2019) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.5a7 Tor Browser 8.5a7 -- January 29 2019 * All Platforms * Update Firefox to 60.5.0esr * Update Torbutton to 2.1.4 * Bug 25702: Update Tor Browser icon to follow design guidelines * Bug 21805: Add click-to-play button for WebGL * Bug 28836: Links on about:tor are not clickable * Bug 29035: Clean up our donation campaign and add newsletter sign-up link * Translations update * Code clean-up* Update HTTPS Everywhere to 2019.1.7 * Update NoScript to 10.2.1 * Bug 28873: Cascading of permissions is broken * Bug 28720: Some videos are blocked outright on higher security levels* Bug 29082: Backport patches for bug 1469916 * Bug 28711: Backport patches for bug 1474659 * Bug 27828: "Check for Tor Browser update" doesn't seem to do anything * Bug 29028: Auto-decline most canvas warning prompts again * Bug 27597: Fix our debug builds* Windows * Update Tor to 0.4.0.1-alpha * Bug 25702: Activity 1.1 Update Tor Browser icon to follow design guidelines * Bug 28111: Use Tor Browser icon in identity box * Bug 22654: Firefox icon is shown for Tor Browser on Windows 10 start menu * Bug 27503: Compile with accessibility support * Bug 28874: Bump mingw-w64 commit to fix WebGL crash * Bug 12885: Windows Jump Lists fail for Tor Browser * Bug 28618: Set MOZILLA_OFFICIAL for Windows build* OS X * Update Tor to 0.4.0.1-alpha * Bug 25702: Activity 1.1 Update Tor Browser icon to follow design guidelines * Bug 28111: Use Tor Browser icon in identity box* Linux * Update Tor to 0.4.0.1-alpha * Bug 25702: Activity 1.1 Update Tor Browser icon to follow design guidelines * Bug 28111: Use Tor Browser icon in identity box * Bug 27531: Fix crashing print dialog* Android * Bug 28705: Fix download crash on newer Android devices * Bug 28814: Backport 1480079 to allow installing downloaded apps* Build System * All Platforms * Bug 29158: Install updated apt packages (CVE-2019-3462) * Bug 29097: Don't try to install python3.6-lxml for HTTPS Everywhere* Windows * Bug 26148: Update binutils to 2.31.1 * Bug 29081: Harden libwinpthread* Linux * Bug 26148: Update binutils to 2.31.1* Android * Bug 28752: Don't download tor-android-binary resources during build
New Releases: Tor 0.4.0.2-alpha, 0.3.5.8, 0.3.4.11, and 0.3.3.12 https://blog.torproject.org/new-releases-tor-0402-alpha-0358-03411-and-03312
Tor Browser v8.0.7 Released (March 19, 2019) Announcement Spoiler: Changelog v8.0.7 Tor Browser 8.0.7 -- March 19 2019 * All platforms * Update Firefox to 60.6.0esr * Update Tor to 0.3.5.8 * Bug 29660: XMPP can not connect to SOCKS5 anymore * Update Torbutton to 2.0.11 * Bug 29021: Tell NoScript it is running within Tor Browser* Windows * Bug 29081: Harden libwinpthread* Linux * Bug 27531: Add separate LD_LIBRARY_PATH for fteproxy
Tor Browser v8.5a9 Released (March 21, 2019) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.5a9 Tor Browser 8.5a9 -- March 20 2019 * All platforms * Update Firefox to 60.6.0esr * Update Torbutton to 2.1.5 * Bug 25658: Replace security slider with security level UI * Bug 28628: Change onboarding Security panel to open new Security Level panel * Bug 29440: Update about:tor when Tor Browser is updated * Bug 27478: Improved Torbutton icons for dark theme * Bug 29021: Tell NoScript it is running within Tor Browser * Bug 29239: Don't ship the Torbutton .xpi on mobile * Translations update * Bug 29120: Enable media cache in memory * Bug 29445: Enable support for enterprise policies* Windows + OS X + Linux * Update Tor to 0.4.0.2-alpha * Bug 29660: XMPP can not connect to SOCKS5 anymore * Update OpenSSL to 1.0.2r * Update Tor Launcher to 0.2.18.1 * Bug 29328: Account for Tor 0.4.0.x's revised bootstrap status reporting * Bug 22402: Improve "For assistance" link * Translations update * Bug 25658+29554: Replace security slider with security level UI * Bug 28885: notify users that update is downloading * Bug 29180: MAR download stalls when about dialog is opened * Bug 27485: Users are not taught how to open security-slider dialog * Bug 27486: Avoid about:blank tabs when opening onboarding pages * Bug 29440: Update about:tor when Tor Browser is updated * Bug 23359: WebExtensions icons are not shown on first start * Bug 28628: Change onboarding Security panel to open new Security Level panel* Android * Bug 28329: Design Tor Browser for Android configuration UI * Bug 28802: Support PTs in Tor Browser for Android * Bug 29794: Update TBA built-in bridges * Bug 27210: Add support for x86 on Android * Bug 29809: Only ship tor binary for .apk architecture * Bug 29633: Don't ship pdnsd anymore * Bug 28708: about:tor is not the default homepage after upgrade * Bug 29626: Application name is now "Always-On Notifications" * Bug 29467: Backport fix for arc4random_buf bustage* Build System * All platforms * Bug 25876: Generate source tarballs during build * Bug 28685: Set Build ID based on Tor Browser version * Bug 29194: Set DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive * Linux * Bug 26323+29812: Build 32bit Linux bundles on 64bit Debian Wheezy * Bug 29758: Build firefox debug symbols for linux-i686 * Android * Bug 29632: Use HTTPS for downloading Gradle
You Can Now Donate to the Tor Project in 9 Different Cryptocurrencies March 22, 2019 https://www.coindesk.com/tor-project-takes-cryptos-after-donors-request-new-options
Tor Browser v8.5a11 Released (April 16, 2019) Announcement Spoiler: Full Changelog v8.5a11 Tor Browser 8.5a11 -- April 16 2019 * All platforms * Update Torbutton to 2.1.6 * Bug 22538+22513: Fix new circuit button for error pages * Bug 29825: Intelligently add new Security Level button to taskbar * Bug 29903: No WebGL click-to-play on the standard security level * Bug 27484: Improve navigation within onboarding (strings) * Bug 29768: Introduce new features to users (strings) * Bug 29943: Use locales in AB-CD scheme to match Mozilla * Bug 26498: Add locale: es-AR * Bug 29973: Remove remaining stopOpenSecuritySettingsObserver() pieces * Translations update * Update NoScript to 10.6.1 * Bug 29872: XSS popup with DuckDuckGo search on about:tor * Bug 29916: Make sure enterprise policies are disabled * Bug 26498: Add locale: es-AR * Windows + OS X + Linux * Update Tor to 0.4.0.4-rc * Update Tor Launcher to 0.2.18.2 * Bug 26498: Add locale es-AR * Translations update * Bug 29768: Introduce new features to users * Bug 27484: Improve navigation within onboarding * Bug 25658: Improve toolbar layout for new security settings * Windows * Bug 27503: Improve screen reader accessibility * Android * Bug 27609 (and child bugs): Use Tor Onion Proxy Library * Bug 29312: Bump Tor to 0.3.5.8 * Bug 29859: Disable HLS support for now * Bug 28622: Update Tor Browser icon for mobile * Bug 29238: Prevent crash on Android after update * Bug 29982: Add additional safe guards against crashes during bootstrap * Bug 29906: Fix crash on older devices due to missing API * Bug 29858: Load onboarding panels after bootstrapping is done * Bug 28329: Improve bootstrapping experience * Bug 30016: Localize bootstrap-/bridge-related strings for mobile * Build System * All platforms * Bug 29868: Fix installation of python-future package * Bug 25623: Disable network during build * Linux * Bug 29966: Use archive.debian.org for Wheezy images * Android * Bug 30089: Use apksigner instead of jarsigner
I've never taken the chance to say thank you, mood. Your update information alone is incredibly valuable to me. Thanks for all that you do.
NoScript Temporarily Disabled in Tor Browser https://blog.torproject.org/noscript-temporarily-disabled-tor-browser
