https://olvid.io/ List of latest Olvid releases, for all platforms. en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Upgrade to Keycloak 26.6.4.</li> <li>Fix an issue with magic link generation not properly opening a new tab on Safari.</li> </ul> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 keycloak_4.6.3 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>If your profile is managed by your organization, staying signed in now works reliably, so you’re no longer unexpectedly asked to sign in again. Creating such a profile now correctly uses the server defined by your organization.</li> <li>Scanning a QR code or link that bundles a server and an activation key now opens a redesigned, easier-to-read screen, so you can see exactly what you’re about to set up before continuing.</li> <li>Your profile’s details now show which server it’s hosted on.</li> <li>When you activate a license tied to a specific server, Olvid now only offers the profiles that can actually use it.</li> <li>Calling availability and subscription status are now only shared between your profiles when they’re on the same server.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where entering an already-used activation key could leave the screen stuck on a spinner during onboarding.</li> </ul> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 ios-macos_4.3.1 https://olvid.io/download/ <p>New</p> <ul> <li>You can now use Olvid with Apple CarPlay. Browse your recent discussions, have messages read aloud, and start calls directly from your car’s screen.</li> <li>You can now send messages, make calls, search your conversations, and send voice messages using Siri.</li> <li>Tap the Discussions tab a second time to jump straight back to the top of your conversation list.</li> <li>Olvid is now available in Vietnamese.</li> </ul> <p>Improvements</p> <ul> <li>Group updates, including group photo changes, are now more reliable and more efficient.</li> <li>Improved message processing when launching the app.</li> <li>Refreshed a few in-app notices to use Olvid’s newer tip style, including the microphone and camera permission prompts and the “a new version is available” notice.</li> <li>When transferring your profile to a new device, network errors and profiles already present on the new device now show dedicated screens with clear steps to resolve the issue.</li> </ul> <p>Bug fixes</p> <ul> <li>Fixed a bug where delivery and read receipts could be sent twice in certain situations.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where a contact’s internal identifier could briefly appear instead of their name on the call screen.</li> <li>On Mac, copying text from the message compose field now pastes correctly into other apps.</li> <li>Fixed a crash that could occur when editing a message on Mac.</li> <li>Tapping certain actions on a contact or group screen no longer opens a screen behind it.</li> <li>The option to introduce a contact is now hidden when an introduction isn’t possible.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where in-app notices could cover the button used to start a new discussion.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where messages could be duplicated on the receiving device during a message history transfer.</li> <li>Fixed the Cancel button on the message history transfer confirmation so it now properly dismisses the prompt.</li> <li>During a message history transfer, attachments the new device doesn’t need are now properly skipped instead of leaving incomplete files behind.</li> <li>The transfer progress on the receiving device no longer appears frozen while it skips attachments it doesn’t need.</li> <li>After sending your message history, the status shown on the original device now correctly indicates when the other device didn’t need some attachments, instead of suggesting something went wrong.</li> <li>Fixed an issue that could slow down or stall the reception of messages while a contact was continuously sharing their location.</li> <li>You can now copy the text of messages with limited visibility.</li> <li>You can now share attachments from messages with limited visibility.</li> <li>Siri no longer offers to save Olvid identifiers to your address book from notifications.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where old reactions and poll votes could be re-sent to all members of certain groups, triggering unwanted notifications.</li> </ul> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 ios-macos_4.3 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Redesign of several app components: contact card, profile card, storage manager, etc.</li> <li>Added a calendar view to the discussion to quickly jump to a specific point in time.</li> <li>Added an internal “ongoing playback” controller to easily switch between voice messages.</li> <li>Added the ability to cancel an attachment upload.</li> <li>Show missed notifications when profile mute expires.</li> </ul> Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 android_4.4 https://olvid.io/download/ <h3 id="features">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Major rework of the user interface with the addition of light/dark themes.</li> <li>Implementation of chat history transfer.</li> </ul> <h3 id="various-ui-improvements">Various UI improvements</h3> <ul> <li>Contact &amp; group cards redesign.</li> <li>Various UI bug fixes.</li> </ul> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 windows_3.0.0 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Upgrade to Keycloak 26.6.3.</li> <li>Fix new version notifications not working properly.</li> <li>Fix how ID-based authentication and “magic link” sessions are created in Keycloak so the refresh token works as intended.</li> </ul> Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 keycloak_4.6.2 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Fix a small bug preventing some user password resets.</li> </ul> Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 keycloak_4.6.1 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Upgrade to Keycloak 26.6.2.</li> <li>Added dark mode for the console (actually, two dark modes!).</li> <li>Support for magic link authentication and re-authentication based on Olvid cryptographic key.</li> <li>Updated bot authentication to support Olvid bots v2 <red>(legacy bots can no longer authenticate with this version)</red>.</li> <li>Improved user creation and password reset email templates.</li> </ul> Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 keycloak_4.6.0 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>You can now transfer your chat history between devices — a feature many of you have been waiting for!</li> <li>Improved paste experience: copy text, media, or attachments from anywhere — even outside Olvid — and paste them directly into the message composition area. A new “Paste” button is also available in the “+” menu for easy access.</li> <li>Added a new setting to disable autocorrection, making it easier to copy and paste code without unwanted changes.</li> <li>Improved reply experience: dismiss the blur view to continue your conversation while keeping the reply context visible.</li> <li>Added notifications to alert you when one of your devices is about to be deactivated.</li> <li>When you type the @ symbol to mention someone, the order of contacts in the list is now more natural.</li> <li>Adding or removing group members now includes haptic feedback to help prevent accidental additions or removals.</li> <li>New for Enterprise users: managed profiles can now authenticate using their Olvid cryptographic identity as an alternative to standard OpenID Connect, making authentication fully transparent.</li> <li>Managed profiles can now also authenticate via a single-use magic link, simplifying the first login flow.</li> <li>Replaced the repeated notification authorization prompt with a non-intrusive in-app tip, shown only when relevant.</li> <li>Attempting to register or bind a revoked managed profile now displays a specific, actionable error message instead of a generic failure.</li> <li>Long-pressing a message bubble now brings up the emoji reaction picker.</li> <li>Right-clicking a message bubble shows the standard text editing menu when text is selected, and the message action menu when nothing is selected.</li> <li>Fixed the “Stop sharing” button not working correctly in the location-sharing view inside a message.</li> <li>Fixed incorrect tips being shown while sharing your location.</li> <li>Resolved an issue that could occur when downloading an attachment received more than three months ago.</li> <li>Fixed a graphical issue in the message editing screen.</li> <li>Fixed a crash that could occur when editing a sent message.</li> <li>Japanese and Korean are now supported languages.</li> </ul> Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 macos_4.2 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>You can now transfer your chat history between devices — a feature many of you have been waiting for!</li> <li>Improved paste experience: copy text, media, or attachments from anywhere — even outside Olvid — and paste them directly into the message composition area. A new “Paste” button is also available in the “+” menu for easy access.</li> <li>Added a new setting to disable autocorrection, making it easier to copy and paste code without unwanted changes.</li> <li>Improved reply experience: dismiss the blur view to continue your conversation while keeping the reply context visible.</li> <li>Added notifications to alert you when one of your devices is about to be deactivated.</li> <li>When you type the @ symbol to mention someone, the order of contacts in the list is now more natural.</li> <li>Adding or removing group members now includes haptic feedback to help prevent accidental additions or removals.</li> <li>New for Enterprise users: managed profiles can now authenticate using their Olvid cryptographic identity as an alternative to standard OpenID Connect, making authentication fully transparent.</li> <li>Managed profiles can now also authenticate via a single-use magic link, simplifying the first login flow.</li> <li>Replaced the repeated notification authorization prompt with a non-intrusive in-app tip, shown only when relevant.</li> <li>Force-press the Olvid app icon to quickly access the scanner and connect with other Olvid users faster than ever.</li> <li>Fixed the “Stop sharing” button not working correctly in the location-sharing view inside a message.</li> <li>Fixed incorrect tips being shown while sharing your location.</li> <li>Resolved an issue that could occur when downloading an attachment received more than three months ago.</li> <li>Fixed a graphical issue in the message editing screen.</li> <li>Fixed a crash that could occur when editing a sent message.</li> <li>Attempting to register or bind a revoked managed profile now displays a specific, actionable error message instead of a generic failure.</li> <li>Japanese and Korean are now supported languages.</li> </ul> Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 ios_4.2 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Chat history transfer is now available.</li> <li>Chat history .zip file export contains an HTML page to visualize exports outside Olvid.</li> <li>Voice message recording can now be paused/resumed.</li> <li>Rework of audio playback within Olvid: <ul> <li>finishing playing a voice message continues with the next one,</li> <li>use of Android media sessions for previous/next support.</li> </ul> </li> <li>New option to copy the text of multiple messages at once.</li> <li>Improved map display when sharing your location.</li> <li>Support for “multi-style” maps when using a custom OpenStreetMap server.</li> <li>Enabled R8 to minimize app install size.</li> <li>[MDM] Added the possibility to force users to set up a lock screen for Olvid.</li> <li>[MDM] Added the possibility to bypass a user’s lock screen if they forgot their PIN.</li> </ul> Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 android_4.3 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Redesigned message composer for a sleek new interface when typing text, adding attachments, voice messages, and sending messages.</li> <li>Introduced real-time location sharing for 2 minutes, with updates almost every second, in addition to the existing 1-hour and unlimited options.</li> <li>Faster processing of return receipts, ensuring smoother app startup—especially after your device has been off for a while.</li> <li>Improved call setup speed and reliability by optimizing network connection handling.</li> <li>You can now condense the introductory message in discussions for a cleaner view.</li> <li>Olvid is now available in 4 more languages.</li> <li>Received messages now show the exact date and time they were delivered to the server.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where notifications would not appear for messages containing only attachments.</li> <li>Resolved a problem where actions from user notifications were sometimes unreliable.</li> <li>Fixed bugs in the location sharing feature for better reliability.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where tapping an Olvid call in the iPhone call log would not always start a new call.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where unbinding would incorrectly occur when reconnecting to a Keycloak instance you are already linked to.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where poll results in group discussions could appear incorrect for users who joined after the poll was created.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where reaction dates could appear incorrect to users who joined a group after the reaction was sent.</li> <li>Fixed an issue sometimes preventing users from listening to audio messages.</li> <li>Fixed an issue where it was possible to forward a received message without downloading all its attachments first.</li> <li>Fixed a UI issue preventing users from easily muting a discussion for a certain time.</li> <li>On macOS, pressing the Esc key now dismisses the Photos app window if it opens with no items, preventing it from getting stuck.</li> <li>Expired read-once messages are now reliably deleted when the app starts up.</li> <li>May fix the camera button of the standard CallKit interface.</li> <li>Updated WebRTC to version 7390 for improved performance.</li> <li>Improved the design of the call participant screen.</li> <li>Advanced users can now use alternative TURN servers with rotating IP addresses.</li> <li>Fixed a rare crash that could occur during app use.</li> <li>The “Open Settings” button now works correctly on macOS.</li> <li>Resolved an issue where the “Create group with…” button on contact sheets did not always respond as expected.</li> </ul> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 ios-macos_4.1 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Upgrade to Keycloak 26.5.5.</li> <li>Fix an issue with password reset emails when the password contains a <code class="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">$</code> character.</li> </ul> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 keycloak_4.5.2 https://olvid.io/download/ <h3 id="features">Features</h3> <ul> <li>Users can now open an emoji picker to react to a message.</li> <li>The new emoji picker is also available in the message composer.</li> <li>Users can now read and participate to polls.</li> <li>New setting to configure the preferred shortcut to send a message.</li> </ul> <h3 id="various-ui-improvements">Various UI improvements</h3> <ul> <li>Ephemeral Messages configuration reworked (available in the message composer).</li> <li>“New Discussion” modal reworked (available through the “+” button in the discussion tab).</li> <li>New confirmation modals when downgrading or deleting a contact.</li> <li>Various UI bug fixes.</li> </ul> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 windows_2.8.0 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Fix a bug with the search inside a discussion.</li> </ul> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.2.4 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>A few bug fixes.</li> </ul> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.2.3 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Fix some minor bugs introduced in version 4.5.0.</li> </ul> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 keycloak_4.5.1 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Upgrade to Keycloak 26.5.3.</li> <li>Support for disabled keycloak users (useful if using SCIM synchronization with Entra ID).</li> <li>Multiple corrections and optimizations in the console.</li> <li>[experimental] Preliminary support for Olvid-ID-based authentication in Keycloak.</li> </ul> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 keycloak_4.5.0 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Add support for “alternate” TURN servers, allowing secure calls through relay servers with rotating IP addresses.</li> <li>Minor color adjustments in dark mode.</li> </ul> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.2.2 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Fix an issue with voice messages not readable on iOS.</li> </ul> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.2.1 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Complete redesign of the message composition area.</li> <li>Offer to clean links from some tracking identifiers before opening them.</li> <li>Add new tips to present Olvid+ premium features.</li> <li>Several bug fixes and UX improvements.</li> </ul> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.2 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Fix some issues with the new dashboard.</li> </ul> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 keycloak_4.4.1 https://olvid.io/keycloak/ <ul> <li>Upgrade to Keycloak 26.4.7.</li> <li>Added French language to the console.</li> <li>Added a new dashboard to easily monitor the number of users and used Olvid licenses.</li> <li>Some bug fixes and quite a few optimizations.</li> </ul> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 keycloak_4.4.0 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li><a href="/faq/how-in-app-purchase-works/">Olvid+</a> now offers new subscription plans, allowing you to share your subscription with family and stay securely connected together.</li> <li>Refreshed app design for a more modern and intuitive experience.</li> <li>Smoother performance, especially when launching Olvid with a large message history to sync.</li> <li>Background push notifications are no longer required to use Olvid.</li> <li>Resolved a memory issue related to new audio messages.</li> <li>Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented deleted messages from being removed from your contacts’ devices.</li> <li>Fixed a bug that occasionally prevented voice messages from playing through the speaker.</li> <li>Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented voice messages from being sent.</li> </ul> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600 ios-macos_4.0.3 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Fix a rare issue in reprocessing of downloaded messages.</li> <li>Add a troubleshooting option to recreate secure channels with all contacts at once.</li> </ul> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.1.2 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Improve processing of received return receipt and implement “deduplication” of return receipt in a multi-device context.</li> <li>Improved tips visibility with a small animation.</li> <li>Implement a priority queue for the processing of cryptographic protocol messages.</li> <li>Resend relevant reactions and poll votes to group members when they join a group.</li> <li>Small changes to call states and the handling of timeouts.</li> </ul> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 android_4.1.1 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Details of the reactions to a message are now available.</li> <li>Redesign of the profile and device management, and addition of new features.</li> <li>Various UI/UX improvement.</li> </ul> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600 windows_2.7.0 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>You can now create polls to ask a question to all members of a group.</li> <li>Rework of the reaction/contextual menu for messages.</li> <li>[security] Detect potential rogue accessibility services.</li> <li>Better notifications for messages with no text content.</li> <li>Several small UI/UX improvements.</li> <li>Drop support for Android versions before Marshmallow (API 23).</li> </ul> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 android_4.1 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>Polls in Chats: Now create polls in any discussion and let everyone share their opinion in just a tap!</li> <li>Completely redesigned contact experience: Tap the new floating “+” button (on every tab) to add contacts instantly—via QR scan, invitation link, or from a list of suggested users (including Olvid users from shared groups).</li> <li>One-click invites: Easily connect with users from your shared groups.</li> <li>Redesigned voice message cells with interactive waveforms and playback speed controls (1x, 1.5x, 2x) for a richer audio experience.</li> <li>Improved onboarding design.</li> <li>Resolved an issue that could prevent secure calls from being properly established, improving call reliability.</li> <li>Improved the reliability of user notification delivery.</li> <li>Optimized startup operations in Olvid for faster and more efficient app launch.</li> <li>Olvid is now available in German.</li> </ul> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 ios-macos_4.0.2 https://olvid.io/download/ <ul> <li>UI update to remove blue top bars.</li> <li>Minor fixes for the new “+” button introduced in version 4.0.</li> </ul> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500 android_4.0.1