[CLOSED][APP][5.0+] FairEmail - Fully featured, open source, privacy oriented email app

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Version 1.1900 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval (which is the main goal of this release).

Changelog/download:
https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

My girlfriend is slowly recovering too

It makes me really happy that the discussion with Google led to the continuation of the awesome email client! And I'm also glad that your girlfriend is recovering too.
I've really enjoyed these for me rare good news. I can't say more than thanks. It means really much for me. Thanks, thanks!

 

[Deleted member 12018507]

Thank You Marcel for continuation of development! FairEmail is my favorite e-mail client and is the only email app I want to have on my degoogled phone
You are awesome!

 

[M66B]

I didn't receive feedback from Google's privacy and policy team yet. I don't expect feedback today, on Ascension Day, in any case.

Also, I asked better to be thorough than to be fast to prevent trouble later on again.

I'll keep you informed.

 

[Dakkaron]

Really happy you managed to talk with a real person at Google. That's not something many smaller devs ever manage to do.

I didn't know FairEmail before, but I've been using (and recommending) Netguard for years.

I'll definitly check out FairEmail, though.

Btw, I think it's kinda funny to see how many people seem to think, that a one-time payment of $6 would give them a right to unlimited life-time updates.

Any app can be discontinued at any time (and most will at some time). Unless you have a contract specifying otherwise, that's just how that works.

There is a term for what those guys expect. It's (incredibly cheap) indentured servitude. And luckily, that's illegal.

 

[M66B]

Version 1.1900 has been approved by Google and is available in the test program now.
I didn't receive feedback from Google's privacy and policy team yet though.

 

[nadir husain]

Version 1.1900 has been approved by Google and is available in the test program now.
I didn't receive feedback from Google's privacy and policy team yet though.

Did you specifically ask for a response? They may not even bother replying . Just the fact that they approved the release means you are good to go.

 

[crok.bic]

Version 1.1900 has been approved by Google and is available in the test program now.
I didn't receive feedback from Google's privacy and policy team yet though.

Just updated it, I hope you continue

 

[M66B]

Did you specifically ask for a response? They may not even bother replying . Just the fact that they approved the release means you are good to go.

Normally, approving apps is an automated process as far as I know, but in this case I should receive direct feedback from Google's privacy and policy team too.

 

[La_Globule]

Version 1.1900 has been approved by Google and is available in the test program now.
I didn't receive feedback from Google's privacy and policy team yet though.

Congratulations Marcel
It's the begining if a new life for you and FE !

 

[OldRoutard]

Marcel, just to add my voice to all those who have so much appreciated FE.
Your work has been really appreciated. Good luck, thanks for reconsidering and I wish you and yours all the best.

 

[M66B]

Version 1.1901 is available on GitHub now and in the Play store test program after Google's approval.

Changelog/download:
https://github.com/M66B/FairEmail/releases

This version fixes all reported bugs and there is a small behavior change: scrolling to the end of a list or message will show the compose or answer button now, without needing to scroll in the other direction again.

Google's privacy and policy team confirmed the approval of the app. For more news, please see here.

 

[heinhuiz]

Meta updates its privacy policy to make it easier to understand how it uses your data

Meta is updating its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to make it easier to understand its data practices. Read on.

www.xda-developers.com

Coincidence?

 

[Surfinette]

Dear Marcel,

I've only discovered the various drama that have affected both your personal and dev lives because I hadn't been on this forum for months and hadn't updated FE for quite some time (FE is so good and already satisfies my needs well enough that I don't feel the need to upgrade too often). So reading backwards through 40+ pages of this thread was a shock to me.

First, I hope your GF keeps recovering. Life in good health is so precious.

Second, I want to reiterate my strong support to you. FE is by far the best email client out there. I couldn't manage my multiple accounts without it and would be quite desperate/sad should its support end. And you Marcel are the nicest and most dedicated dev I've ever "met" either virtually (through public forums such as XDA) or in person (at my workplace). So, whatever the next steps I want to warmly thank you!

I hope you'll be able to learn how to become insensitive (or less sensitive) to unfair negative comments (this earth is full of as***les and you have no control over this). You should only feed yourself with positive energy received from all the good people who love and respect you and your fantastic work.

You're having a strong positive impact on people: not only the daily happy users of your apps, but also now beyond. Your story has been in the media, and now it's seems that some political parties or lobbies could use your story to encourage the EU increase their support towards independent dev, FOSS, etc...
So now you're reaching a new iconic status, and you'll have to learn to live with it!

Sending more positive energy from France

 

[M66B]

Dear Marcel,

I've only discovered the various drama that have affected both your personal and dev lives because I hadn't been on this forum for months and hadn't updated FE for quite some time (FE is so good and already satisfies my needs well enough that I don't feel the need to upgrade too often). So reading backwards through 40+ pages of this thread was a shock to me.

First, I hope your GF keeps recovering. Life in good health is so precious.

Second, I want to reiterate my strong support to you. FE is by far the best email client out there. I couldn't manage my multiple accounts without it and would be quite desperate/sad should its support end. And you Marcel are the nicest and most dedicated dev I've ever "met" either virtually (through public forums such as XDA) or in person (at my workplace). So, whatever the next steps I want to warmly thank you!

I hope you'll be able to learn how to become insensitive (or less sensitive) to unfair negative comments (this earth is full of as***les and you have no control over this). You should only feed yourself with positive energy received from all the good people who love and respect you and your fantastic work.

You're having a strong positive impact on people: not only the daily happy users of your apps, but also now beyond. Your story has been in the media, and now it's seems that some political parties or lobbies could use your story to encourage the EU increase their support towards independent dev, FOSS, etc...
So now you're reaching a new iconic status, and you'll have to learn to live with it!

Sending more positive energy from France

Thanks.

My girlfriend is slowly recovering, although frustratingly slow (especially for herself).

I never wanted an "iconic status", and only wanted to help people protect their privacy because in my opinion this was and still is necessary, but I guess it is what it is and that I need to deal with it now. Maybe it helps to increase awareness about privacy matters though, which would be a good side.

I like to thank the many people who have been rather supportive last week. This is the main reason why I am continuing.

 

[Surfinette]

Iconic people don't become icons from their own will, but from their good and impactful actions.

While I've always been privacy aware (but not necessarily obsessed), I learned a lot about privacy and the lack of privacy on the internet just by using FE and reading your well detailed faq. So you made me a better (and maybe smarter) person with regards to privacy and open source topics

And what I've learned from you, I've shared with family and friends, so indeed you're having an impact beyond just your apps. These may be small steps (especially as many people are giving up on privacy), but still positive steps.

 

[M66B]

So, how do I deal with reviews like this?

My experience is absolutely awful. 1 star

I would like to have seen a reason and even better being contacted for help, but instead it is just shooting down and not getting any chance.

In any case, this is why I am still a bit hesitant to restore the app in the Play store, which I will do probably anyway, possible at the end of this day or tomorrow morning.

 

[de_Wolf]

So, how do I deal with reviews like this?

Ignore them! (even if it will be difficult for you)

You know very well that this statement is not true.
We all and you know the quality of your software products.

 

[deechte]

Ignore them +1.
This is no new advice.

 

[30jp]

So, how do I deal with reviews like this?


I would like to have seen a reason and even better being contacted for help, but instead it is just shooting down and not getting any chance.

In any case, this is why I am still a bit hesitant to restore the app in the Play store, which I will do probably anyway, possible at the end of this day or tomorrow morning.

Ignore.
If they don't say why FairEmail is so bad, just ignore it.
Or give a standard answer along the lines of:
"Dear .... I'm sorry you're not happy with FairEmail, but if you don't explain why FairEmail is so bad, then I can't help you as the developer of the app.
Too bad because I would have loved to do that.
Sincerely"

Stay friendly and keep it short and sweet.
New people who want to use FairEmail and read this think, hey stupid review with friendly helpful response from the developer. I want to try that app.

 

[NorLa]

M66B said:

So, how do I deal with reviews like this?

My experience is absolutely awful. 1 star

Such reviews without justification are annoying, but you can't really prevent them - don't worry! Only those who take the trouble to get to know FairEmail will realize what a fantastic app it is.

If you want to respond to it at all, it might be like this: "Too bad you're having a problem with FairEmail - please tell me what the problem is, only then can I help you solve it."

Even if you don't get a response to that, others will see that you responded and offered help. Personally, I would be more impressed by such a spontaneous help than by the 1-star rating...