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testing fixes

Test new features and fixes in the most stable pre-release build of Thunderbird.

Thank you for your interest in using beta. Whether you are just curious or already using beta, this reference will help you have the best possible experience. [https://www.thunderbird.net/download/beta/ Thunderbird Beta web page] contains details about whether you should use beta, how to install, references, and other basic information – '''please read it first, then return to this article for more advanced information.''' [https://start.thunderbird.net/en-US/beta/ Beta start page] is also a handy reference for frequently used links – available in thunderbird as {button ≡} > {menu Go} > {menu Mail Start Page}. {warning}This document is still under construction. If you have ideas to improve or items to add, please comment in the [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/thunderbird-beta/discuss discussion].{/warning} __TOC__ = How to help improve beta = * Please test the many [[New in Thunderbird 102|major new features]], plus improvements in pop accounts, calendar today pane, PGP, vCard, folder colors, and … please [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird report bugs] that you find. * Join the [https://thunderbird.topicbox.com/groups/beta beta forum] to keep up to date with the most recent information. * Follow along as bugs are reported during the 102 testing and initial release, by CCing yourself to [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1772703 Bug 1772703 aka “tb102found” – Bugs found during testing and release of TB102]. = Add-ons = <!-- DO NOT REMOVE THIS HEADING ANCHOR, there are links to it from other locations --> Add-on authors are not obligated to have their add-ons work in beta. So expect some or all of your add-ons to not work. Or if they do work today, they may not work tomorrow. Consult the [[Thunderbird add-ons - frequently asked questions#w_what-if-my-add-on-is-broken|add-ons FAQ]] if you have difficulty. = Download locations = * [https://www.thunderbird.net/download/beta/ Windows, Mac and generic linux] * [https://snapcraft.io/thunderbird Ubuntu from Canonical] -- sudo snap install thunderbird --beta <!-- = How do I get from a beta version back to a release version? = * If you meet the following criteria, then you don't need to do anything special. Just start the “normal release” Thunderbird program that you still have installed, which will use the ''default'' (or ''default-release'') profile that you had not deleted. ** you use multiple, dedicated profiles (one for beta and one for release as recommended). ** you have only IMAP accounts. ** you don't have address book and other information to transfer from beta to release. * For other scenarios and options, there will be a future support article. For now, please ask for assistance in support. --> = How do I change from a beta version back to a release version? = How you change back to a release version depends on how you configured your profile data, and when you decide to make the change. If you only have one profile, then the best time to change is shortly before or within two to three weeks after version 102 ships publicly – while the beta is still version 103. This timing will minimize the possibility that data structures have changed. You have two options: # Beta program installed in its own directory, beta data is in a [[Dedicated profile per Thunderbird installation|dedicated profile]], and you do not need any beta data (address books, local folders, pop folders, etc.) back in your production profile, and wish to remove the beta data and beta program from your system: <!-- copied from https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/download/beta/#uninstall --> #* Start the release version of Thunderbird to use the [[Using Multiple Profiles|profile manager]]. #* Delete the beta profile using the profile manager, default name is “default-beta”. #* Delete the beta version’s program directory in your OS. # Beta program installed in its own directory, beta data is in a [[Dedicated profile per Thunderbird installation|dedicated profile]], but you DO need beta data (address books, local folders, pop folders, etc.) copied back to your production profile. '''This gets messy and difficult, and is something you really want to avoid.''' #* While running beta, export your address book(s) to file(s) as vCard, which you can then import into version 91 (but version 91's lower capabilities might mean the results will be less than perfect). #* Open both of your profiles in your OS's file browser. One way of finding them is {button ≡} > {menu Help} > {menu More Troubleshooting Info} > {menu about:profiles}. #* Shutdown both versions of Thunderbird. #* [[Profiles - Where Thunderbird stores your messages and other user data#w_restoring-a-profile-backup|Backup your production profile]]. #* Under the '''Mail''' directory you will find both '''Local Folders''' directory and pop account directories – you can copy the contents of these from the beta profile to your production profile, taking care to NOT overwrite any msgFilters.dat files (which contain your filter rules) in your production profile. #* Imap accounts – there should be no need to copy any files from beta profile to your production profile. = Beta isn't for me. How can I help? = [https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/get-involved/ Get involved] lists many ways for you to help in the community, and places to learn more about Thunderbird.