24.11.20.0
Bug Fixes
• Users trying to view a profile with the OOO status were out of luck when the app crashed on them. The whole experience was entirely out of line, and this bug is now out of the picture.
24.11.10.0
Bug Fixes
• Tapping on a threaded reply in search results was opening the correct channel but not the thread itself. As it turns out, “somewhere over there” is not a particularly helpful way to surface results. We’ve tied up all loose threads, and hope your patience has not unraveled in the meantime.
For more information about this version (and the others), see https://slack.com/release-notes/android
23.10.30.0
What’s New
• We tuned up the engine and gave the interiors a thorough cleaning. Everything is now running smoothly again.
23.10.10.0
Bug Fixes
• Don't mind us—just removing some cobwebs. Minor bugs and digital detritus, begone!
23.09.40.0
What’s New
• Alert: This will be the final version of Slack that supports Android 9. We know; goodbyes are hard. While you’ll still be able to continue using Slack on this build, you’ll need to update your OS in order to get all the goodies coming in future updates. Thanks for helping us keep Slack at the top of its game!
For more information about this version (and the others), see https://slack.com/release-notes/android
23.09.30.0
Big changes are coming—our app is getting a makeover! We’re updating both desktop and mobile versions of Slack with brand-new dedicated views designed to maximize focus, organization and productivity. Depending on which plan you’re on, you may not see these changes immediately, but keep your eyes peeled over the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can read about what’s coming down the pike on our blog at SlackHQ.com.
23.09.20.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: In rare cases, when on a particularly weak connection, drafts would be sent to the next channel you opened rather than the channel it was intended for. Can you imagine if mail carriers treated “Return to sender” as “Deliver to the next house on your route”? We’ve fixed the bugs and double-checked our postage to ensure that this doesn’t happen again.
23.08.50.0
What’s New
• This week we give you minor improvements too small to mention, but did you know that you can read through our past release notes anytime you’d like? Discover a feature! See how far we’ve come! Have yourself a sensible chuckle! They’re all available over at https://slack.com/release-notes/android.
23.08.40.0
Bug Fixes
• Like a storyteller who can’t stop once they get started, the TalkBack feature was reading the entirety of a Slack message, even when you only wanted to hear a paragraph, a line or just a single word. That was fine if you’re not into the whole brevity thing, but for everyone else, TalkBack will now talk less when you ask it.
23.08.30.0
What’s New
• Nothing new to announce this week, but did you know that you can read through our past release notes anytime you’d like? Discover a feature! See how far we’ve come! Have yourself a sensible chuckle! They’re all available over at https://slack.com/release-notes/android .
23.08.10.0
What’s New
• Fixed: Not a lot to share this week, but rest safe in the knowledge that we’re at work behind the scenes making sure everything is in tip-top shape. If you notice anything that shouldn’t be (or things that aren’t that ought to), drop us a line at
[email protected]!
23.07.30.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: [In large tabloid font] “Slack Dis-Connect?!” In some cases, adding folks to a group DM that included Slack Connect users caused the app to crash. We’ve pushed a late-breaking update to all phones.
• Fixed: Check, please! At times, sending a reply to a thread with the “Also send to channel” box checked would result in the box stealthily unchecking itself. We’ve added an additional check for a check on all threads in the checkout line.
23.07.20.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Not to burst anyone’s bubble, but it seems that Android conversation bubbles were sometimes sticking around long after the messages in question had been read. We popped in a fix. Break out the bubbly!
23.07.10.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Our magnifying glass illustration was obscuring search results, the irony of which is not lost on us. We hope you can see a little clearer now in its absence.
23.06.40.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: “It’s now or never” seemed to be the implicit message when the app would crash after responding “Be there soon” to a huddle invitation. We know that there are myriad things pulling for your attention. Take your time; we’ll hold the huddle for you.
23.06.30.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: In larger group DMs, scheduling a message was triggering the “no backsies” clause, whereby the app would crash suddenly if you tried to make any changes from the Drafts & Sent screen. We appointed our amazing mobile engineers to be “it,” and they went ahead and tagged out this bug.
23.06.20.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Ever peek at someone's Slack profile only to find that person suddenly added to your list of recent Direct Messages? Don't worry, it wasn't a fugue state full of forgotten messages—just a run-of-the-mill bug. It's been fixed.
23.06.10.0
What’s New
• We’ve updated some of the language and illustrations within the app to make certain flows clearer and more inviting. It’s the same place you know and love; we just did a little dusting to prepare for company.
23.05.50.0
What’s New
• You know how sometimes you just become aware of how much tension you’re holding in your body, then take a deep breath and slowly let it out? This update is like that. It’s still Slack, just with a tiny bit less friction.
23.05.30.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: One size did not fit all for those whose emoji reactions were being partially cut off, or cropped too close, when the device’s font size was set smaller than the default option. That wasn’t the reaction any of us were hoping for.
23.05.20.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Eager to “return” to a moment before your message was sent? We found that when typing in Japanese on an external keyboard, the Return key was sending the message instead of adding a line break. We’ve “entered” a fix and “sent” that bug packing.
23.04.40.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Emoji reactions were sometimes failing to render as anything more than gray squares, which may have left you feeling slightly … emotionless. A message without a reaction is always a bit of a blank slate—now your reacji may extend beyond the blank and slate-colored.
23.04.20.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Our app took some actions a bit personally, crashing after users attempted to use the 'Cut' function on text that appeared after a code block. Rest assured, we fixed the bug, and no code was harmed in the process.
For more information about this version (and the others), see https://slack.com/release-notes/android
23.04.10.0
What’s New
• No big fixes to call out this week, but rest assured, there will be more in the future. Not that introducing bugs is our aim, of course. But missteps, adjustments, errors and corrections—these are the rhythms of life and the price of growth. We hope you're enjoying the ride, no matter where you happen to find yourself at present.
23.03.50.0
What’s New
• No news is good news! Well, some news can also be good news, or no news could perhaps lead to uncertainty and speculation on par with bad news, but in this case our absence of news is a good thing. Or at least not a bad thing. No news is just fine. Never mind.
23.03.40.0
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: If you noticed that fine print wasn’t looking so fine in images, it was probably because our “zoom” function was a bit out of sorts. We now return you to your regularly scheduled clarity.
• Fixed: Feel like you’re always starting from square one? Making lists using both bullets and numbers meant that every number following a bullet reset to “1.” Here’s to progress, for us and for you.
23.02.30.0
Feb 14, 2023
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: It was discovered that entering text into the “Jump to…” field was returning no results at all. We didn’t want to jump to conclusions, but that sure sounded like a bug. Our intrepid engineers jumped in and deployed a fix. You may now jump around to your heart’s content.
23.01.40.0
Jan 23, 2023
What’s New
• You can multitask, and so can we. Video clips can now be minimized into a smaller window, allowing you to continue playback while working at a steady clip.
For more information about this version (and the others), see https://slack.com/release-notes/android
23.01.20.0
Jan 10, 2023
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Our friendly “Join this channel to reply to the thread” banner was obscuring each thread’s latest message, which was in turn rather unfriendly. You’ll now see the full conversation before deciding if you want to be a part of it.
22.12.20.0
Dec 13, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: “That’s just not me,” you may have thought upon noticing the “/me” command was no longer italicizing your text. Apologies for any Slack-induced identity crises. As Dr. Seuss said, "there is no one alive who is youer than you," and our slash commands will once again reflect that truth.
22.11.40.0
Nov 22, 2022
What’s New
• The app is objectively better today than it was yesterday. This is a scientifically verifiable fact that cannot be challenged or undermined. We appreciate you staying up to date!
22.11.30.0
Nov 14, 2022
What’s New
• Minor tinkerings and tune-ups across the app. We appreciate you staying up to date! Let us know if you run into any problems by dropping us a line at
[email protected].
22.11.10.0
Oct 31, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Customized sidebar settings (sorting channels by recent activity, collapsing channel sections) were sometimes reverting to their defaults for no discernible rhyme or reason. Now that Halloween is over, we’re done playing tricks.
22.10.50.0
Oct 24, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Searching with Japanese characters would inevitably return zero results (even when there were many messages that fit the bill). Forgive us—our search was simply at a loss for words.
For more information about this version (and the others), see https://slack.com/release-notes/android
22.10.40.0
Oct 17, 2022
What’s New
• If you’re the sort who finds calm through cleaning, find some portable peace by moving channels between sections in your sidebar (provided you’ve created those sections already on the desktop app). Furniture is expensive—why not redecorate your sidebar instead?
22.10.20.0
Oct 11, 2022
What’s New
• Say more with video, live emoji reactions and more—now included in huddles on mobile devices!
For more information about this version (and the others), see https://slack.com/release-notes/android
22.09.40.0
Sep 22, 2022
What’s New
• We are living in a material world, and Slack now supports material design icons for your Home screen. We hope this experience makes you richer.
22.09.30.0
Sep 16, 2022
What’s New
• This is to notify you of a notification you’ll see if you have notifications disabled in Slack. If you’re someone who says “no” to notifications, tap the button to notify us of your preference and we won’t bother you again.
• We’ve added “ALT” badges to images that contain image descriptions, or alt text. Tap on the badge to read additional context for the image, and remember that quality descriptions go a long way for those who rely on screen readers. We’re all in this together!
22.09.20.0
Sep 13, 2022
What’s New
• Hard work is happening this week, but nothing we can easily describe. It’s like a duck swimming on a river. Under the water, the duck is paddling furiously, but on top all that can be seen is the gentle gliding of a bird on water. This week, Slack is the duck.
22.09.10.0
Sep 1, 2022
What’s New
• Now when you select text in a message you’re writing, the formatting bar will automatically appear so you can cut, copy or paste with one tap. It’s sort of like when you’re about to sneeze and someone hands you a tissue before you actually do, but less gross.
22.08.50.0
Aug 26, 2022
What’s New
• Alas, this is the final version of Slack that will work on Android 8.0 or 8.1. But it doesn’t have to be goodbye forever. Simply update your device to Android 9.0 or newer, and keep the good times rolling.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: “The Sound of Silence” is a great song, but the actual sound of silence isn’t so great in a huddle. Apologies to any Xiaomi device users who experienced audio issues. You can continue to jam in your huddles.
22.08.40.0
Aug 18, 2022
What’s New
• Don’t mind us—just making a few small adjustments to keep the app in tip-top shape. More to come soon. Cheerio!
22.08.30.0
Aug 11, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Scheduling a message to send in the future was resulting in a confirmation banner that would trail you from channel to channel, appearing at odd times. It was confusing at best and a little creepy at worst, like those paintings that follow you with their eyes. Should be better now.
22.08.20.0
Aug 5, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Beginning to edit your profile and then canceling those edits would sometimes cause the buttons at the top of the screen to render incorrectly. You’re allowed to change your mind, and when you do, all your options will once again be right where you left them.
22.08.10.0
Jul 28, 2022
Bug Fixes
What’s New
• We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is polished, well-oiled, and running as it should be. If you notice anything to the contrary, as always, let us know at
[email protected]!
22.07.20.0
Jul 15, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Do you get déjà vu when we’re with you? That was most likely a bug, bringing you to your most recently viewed channel instead of whichever one you tapped on in the sidebar.
22.07.15.0
Jul 8, 2022
What’s New
• Nothing to report this time. Well, nothing that you can see, but plenty going on under the surface. We’re working hard to make Slack better; this time it’s not so visible.
22.07.10.0
Jun 30, 2022
What’s New
• Nothing major to report this week. Nothing minor to report either, as it turns out. Work is still happening, mind you—it’s just more the sort that happens behind the curtain in between scenes at a play. We’re quietly setting the stage for what’s to come.
22.06.25.0
Jun 24, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Those using third-party light filters might have encountered buttons and other controls that refused to respond while the filter was enabled. No need to resign yourself to the #nofilter life—we’ve gone ahead and fixed that.
22.06.20.0
Jun 16, 2022
What’s New
• We don't have any updates to share this week, but we're laying the groundwork for future changes in this version. Perhaps that sounds frustratingly vague, but we invite you to think of it as mysterious and exciting instead.
22.06.11.0
Jun 3, 2022
What’s New
• Hard work is happening this week, but nothing we can easily describe. It’s like a duck swimming on a river. Under the water, the duck is paddling furiously, but on top all that can be seen is the gentle gliding of a bird on water. This week, Slack is the duck.
What’s New
• We’ve updated the channel list so you can now sort channels by recent activity, and sorting preferences set on desktop will now sync with your mobile view. You’ll also see your three most recent DMs in the Home tab for added convenience.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: Images and videos were not displaying any sort of preview, an experience some found “mysterious and exciting” and everyone else found “broken and annoying.”
22.04.20.0
April 25, 2022
What’s New
• A little reminder as you go about your day: The world is a more unique place simply because you’re a part of it, and you’ve impacted others in ways you can’t imagine. Oh, and no big changes to the app this time. Happy messaging.
22.04.10.0
April 11, 2022
What’s New
• Dash on over to the Quick Switcher to find that searches will more accurately return channels with dashes in their names. If your hopes were previously dashed, we ask for a dash of forgiveness and wish to say you’re looking very dashing today.
22.03.20.0
March 28, 2022
What’s New
• The size of the Slack app (the amount of data you download) is now a bit smaller, lighter, more compact. More efficient. Trim. Tightly engineered. Streamlined. Pared down to its essentials. You know, unlike this update copy.
22.02.20.0
February 28, 2022
What’s New
• Let’s double click on that: If your organization allows you to edit your messages, you can fix that typo quicker than ever. Just double-tap one of your messages to open up the editing view.
• Images, stickers and emoji from custom keyboards were not previously supported in Slack, leading to “the particular pain of not being able to express oneself with the specific GIF or meme one has in mind” (translated from the German). We support these now, and hope you feel supported as well.
22.01.30.0
January 31, 2022
What’s New
• Prefer for tappable URLs to be underlined? We’ve added a new Accessibility option to the Preferences menu to increase visibility for those words that are, in fact, links.
Bug Fixes
• Long-pressing on a URL would bring up a menu with several prompts, none of which would actually do anything. We’d call it a false dilemma, but that would imply that any of the choices you were given were real options.
22.01.20.0-externalflavor
January 18, 2022
Bug Fixes
• Fixed: If you opened the DMs tab and repeatedly scrolled up and down, you may have noticed that the preview text would slowly be replaced by multiple copies of the word “You.” It would seem our “New Year, New You” initiative had gotten a bit out of hand.
22.01.11.0-externalflavor
January 7, 2022
Bug Fixes
• We tweaked some things too small to notice or too difficult to explain. We’ll return you to your regular, more interesting types of release next time (we hope).
21.12.10.0
December 6, 2021
What’s New
• No news is good news! Well, some news can also be good news, or no news could perhaps lead to uncertainty and speculation on par with bad news, but in this case our absence of news is a good thing. Or at least not a bad thing. No news is just fine. Carry on.
21.11.20.0
November 16, 2021
What’s New
• The channel list just got easier to command! Tap and hold on any channel or DM in the Home tab to mark a conversation as read, mute notifications, copy the channel name or leave it entirely. All this with the press of a finger.
21.11.10.0
November 1, 2021
Bug Fixes
• If you’re someone who sets their screen zoom and font size to the maximum values, you may have noticed that the text editing field was getting pushed offscreen. We want there to be room for everyone in the app, so you should find the editor now remains in view no matter how much you “enhance” the image. 🔬