docs(v1.8.1): comprehensive metadata & documentation update for F-Droid release

Complete overhaul of all metadata and documentation for v1.8.1:

F-Droid Critical:
- Fix broken umlauts in de-DE/10.txt changelog (für, hinzugefügt, aufgeräumt)
- Shorten de-DE/7.txt changelog for brevity
- Remove trailing newline from en-US/title.txt

Version & Accuracy:
- Update README badges (Android 7.0+) and footer (v1.8.1)
- Add widgets, sorting, parallel sync to highlights
- Fix APK names in workflows (removed "universal")
- Update cache action v3 → v4 in PR workflow
- Fix CONTRIBUTING.md filename references
- Update QUICKSTART guides (APK name, typo, Android version, docs links)

Feature Documentation:
- Update full_description.txt (both locales) - remove NEW/NEU labels, add v1.8.0+ features
- Major FEATURES.md update - add Views & Layout, Widgets sections, updated tech stack
- Add UPCOMING.md v1.7.0-1.8.1 as released sections
- Update DOCS.md roadmap references and dates to Feb 2026
- Create missing en-US changelogs 1.txt, 2.txt

Supplementary Fixes:
- Update BACKUP.md - add encryption docs, fix cross-references
- Add CHANGELOG.md reference links v1.2.1-v1.8.1 (15 missing)
- Fix DEBUG_APK.md duplicate header
- Rewrite fastlane/README.md with both locales and limits table
- Create SELF_SIGNED_SSL.de.md (full German translation)

Affects: 26 files across READMEs, docs/, fastlane/, workflows

Author: inventory69

.github/workflows/build-production-apk.yml

@@ -61,11 +61,11 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           mkdir -p apk-output
           
-          # Standard Flavor - Universal APK
+          # Standard Flavor
           cp android/app/build/outputs/apk/standard/release/app-standard-release.apk \
              apk-output/simple-notes-sync-v${{ env.VERSION_NAME }}-standard.apk
           
-          # F-Droid Flavor - Universal APK
+          # F-Droid Flavor
           cp android/app/build/outputs/apk/fdroid/release/app-fdroid-release.apk \
              apk-output/simple-notes-sync-v${{ env.VERSION_NAME }}-fdroid.apk
           

.github/workflows/pr-build-check.yml

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ jobs:
           distribution: 'temurin'
           java-version: '17'
       - name: Gradle Cache
-        uses: actions/cache@v3
+        uses: actions/cache@v4
         with:
           path: |
             ~/.gradle/caches
@@ -69,14 +69,14 @@ jobs:
         continue-on-error: true
       - name: Build-Ergebnis pruefen
         run: |
-          if [ -f "android/app/build/outputs/apk/standard/debug/app-standard-universal-debug.apk" ]; then
+          if [ -f "android/app/build/outputs/apk/standard/debug/app-standard-debug.apk" ]; then
             echo "✅ Standard Debug APK erfolgreich gebaut"
             ls -lh android/app/build/outputs/apk/standard/debug/*.apk
           else
             echo "❌ Standard Debug APK Build fehlgeschlagen"
             exit 1
           fi
-          if [ -f "android/app/build/outputs/apk/fdroid/debug/app-fdroid-universal-debug.apk" ]; then
+          if [ -f "android/app/build/outputs/apk/fdroid/debug/app-fdroid-debug.apk" ]; then
             echo "✅ F-Droid Debug APK erfolgreich gebaut"
             ls -lh android/app/build/outputs/apk/fdroid/debug/*.apk
           else

CHANGELOG.de.md

@@ -968,6 +968,21 @@ Das komplette UI wurde von XML-Views auf Jetpack Compose migriert. Die App ist j
 
 ---
 
+[1.8.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.8.1
+[1.8.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.8.0
+[1.7.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.7.2
+[1.7.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.7.1
+[1.7.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.7.0
+[1.6.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.6.1
+[1.6.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.6.0
+[1.5.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.5.0
+[1.4.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.4.1
+[1.4.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.4.0
+[1.3.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.3.2
+[1.3.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.3.1
+[1.3.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.3.0
+[1.2.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.2
+[1.2.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.1
 [1.2.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.0
 [1.1.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.2
 [1.1.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.1

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -967,6 +967,21 @@ The complete UI has been migrated from XML Views to Jetpack Compose. The app is
 
 ---
 
+[1.8.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.8.1
+[1.8.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.8.0
+[1.7.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.7.2
+[1.7.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.7.1
+[1.7.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.7.0
+[1.6.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.6.1
+[1.6.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.6.0
+[1.5.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.5.0
+[1.4.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.4.1
+[1.4.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.4.0
+[1.3.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.3.2
+[1.3.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.3.1
+[1.3.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.3.0
+[1.2.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.2
+[1.2.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.1
 [1.2.0]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.2.0
 [1.1.2]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.2
 [1.1.1]: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/tag/v1.1.1

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -94,10 +94,10 @@ Nutze die [Feature Request Template](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes
 Dokumentations-Verbesserungen sind auch Contributions! 
 
 **Dateien:**
-- `README.md` / `README.en.md` - Übersicht
-- `QUICKSTART.md` / `QUICKSTART.en.md` - Schritt-für-Schritt Anleitung
-- `DOCS.md` / `DOCS.en.md` - Technische Details
-- `server/README.md` / `server/README.en.md` - Server Setup
+- `README.de.md` / `README.md` - Übersicht
+- `QUICKSTART.de.md` / `QUICKSTART.md` - Schritt-für-Schritt Anleitung
+- `docs/DOCS.de.md` / `docs/DOCS.md` - Technische Details
+- `server/README.de.md` / `server/README.md` - Server Setup
 
 **Bitte:** Halte beide Sprachen (DE/EN) synchron!
 
@@ -219,10 +219,10 @@ Use the [Feature Request Template](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-s
 Documentation improvements are also contributions!
 
 **Files:**
-- `README.md` / `README.en.md` - Overview
-- `QUICKSTART.md` / `QUICKSTART.en.md` - Step-by-step guide
-- `DOCS.md` / `DOCS.en.md` - Technical details
-- `server/README.md` / `server/README.en.md` - Server setup
+- `README.de.md` / `README.md` - Overview
+- `QUICKSTART.de.md` / `QUICKSTART.md` - Step-by-step guide
+- `docs/DOCS.de.md` / `docs/DOCS.md` - Technical details
+- `server/README.de.md` / `server/README.md` - Server setup
 
 **Please:** Keep both languages (DE/EN) in sync!
 
@@ -260,4 +260,4 @@ By contributing, you agree that your code will be published under the [MIT Licen
 
 Öffne ein [Issue](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/issues) oder nutze die [Question Template](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/issues/new/choose).
 
-**Frohe Weihnachten & Happy Coding! 🎄**
+**Happy Coding! 🚀**

QUICKSTART.de.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 ## Voraussetzungen
 
-- ✅ Android 8.0+ Smartphone/Tablet
+- ✅ Android 7.0+ Smartphone/Tablet
 - ✅ WLAN-Verbindung
 - ✅ Eigener Server mit Docker (optional - für Self-Hosting)
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ ip addr show | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1
 ### Schritt 2: App installieren
 
 1. **APK herunterladen:** [Neueste Version](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/latest)
-   - Wähle: `simple-notes-sync-vX.X.X-standard-universal.apk`
+   - Wähle: `simple-notes-sync-vX.X.X-standard.apk`
 
 2. **Installation erlauben:**
    - Android: Einstellungen → Sicherheit → "Unbekannte Quellen" für deinen Browser aktivieren
@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ Für zuverlässigen Auto-Sync:
 ## 🆘 Weitere Hilfe
 
 - **GitHub Issues:** [Problem melden](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/issues)
-- **Vollständige Docs:** [DOCS.md](DOCS.md)
+- **Vollständige Docs:** [DOCS.md](docs/DOCS.md)
 - **Server Setup Details:** [server/README.md](server/README.md)
 
 ---

QUICKSTART.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
-- ✅ Android 8.0+ smartphone/tablet
+- ✅ Android 7.0+ smartphone/tablet
 - ✅ WiFi connection
 - ✅ Own server with Docker (optional - for self-hosting)
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ ip addr show | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1
 ### Step 2: Install App
 
 1. **Download APK:** [Latest version](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/releases/latest)
-   - Choose: `simple-notes-sync-vX.X.X-standard-universal.apk`
+   - Choose: `simple-notes-sync-vX.X.X-standard.apk`
 
 2. **Allow installation:**
    - Android: Settings → Security → Enable "Unknown sources" for your browser
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ ip addr show | grep "inet " | grep -v 127.0.0.1
 
    > **💡 Note:** Enter only the base URL (without `/notes`). The app automatically creates `/notes/` for JSON files and `/notes-md/` for Markdown export.
 
-4. **Press "Test connection"****
+4. **Press "Test connection"**
    - ✅ Success? → Continue to step 4
    - ❌ Error? → See [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
 
@@ -261,8 +261,8 @@ For reliable auto-sync:
 ## 🆘 Further Help
 
 - **GitHub Issues:** [Report problem](https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync/issues)
-- **Complete docs:** [DOCS.en.md](DOCS.en.md)
-- **Server setup details:** [server/README.en.md](server/README.en.md)
+- **Complete docs:** [DOCS.md](docs/DOCS.md)
+- **Server setup details:** [server/README.md](server/README.md)
 
 ---
 

README.de.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 <div align="center">
 
-[![Android](https://img.shields.io/badge/Android-8.0%2B-3DDC84?style=for-the-badge&logo=android&logoColor=white)](https://www.android.com/)
+[![Android](https://img.shields.io/badge/Android-7.0%2B-3DDC84?style=for-the-badge&logo=android&logoColor=white)](https://www.android.com/)
 [![Kotlin](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kotlin-7F52FF?style=for-the-badge&logo=kotlin&logoColor=white)](https://kotlinlang.org/)
 [![Jetpack Compose](https://img.shields.io/badge/Jetpack%20Compose-4285F4?style=for-the-badge&logo=jetpackcompose&logoColor=white)](https://developer.android.com/compose/)
 [![Material 3](https://img.shields.io/badge/Material_3-6750A4?style=for-the-badge&logo=material-design&logoColor=white)](https://m3.material.io/)
@@ -66,12 +66,14 @@ alt="Get it on F-Droid" align="center" height="80" /></a>
 - 📝 **Offline-first** – Funktioniert ohne Internet
 - 📊 **Flexible Ansichten** – Listen- und Grid-Layout
 - ✅ **Checklisten** – Tap-to-Check, Drag & Drop
-- 🌍 **Mehrsprachig** – Deutsch/Englisch mit Sprachauswahl
 - 🔄 **Konfigurierbare Sync-Trigger** – onSave, onResume, WiFi, periodisch (15/30/60 Min), Boot
+- 📌 **Widgets** – Home-Screen Quick-Note und Notizlisten-Widget
+- 🔀 **Smartes Sortieren** – Nach Titel, Änderungsdatum, Erstelldatum, Farbe
+- ⚡ **Paralleler Sync** – Lädt bis zu 5 Notizen gleichzeitig herunter
+- 🌍 **Mehrsprachig** – Deutsch/Englisch mit Sprachauswahl
 - 🔒 **Self-hosted** – Deine Daten bleiben bei dir (WebDAV)
 - 💾 **Lokales Backup** – Export/Import als JSON-Datei (optional verschlüsselt)
 - 🖥️ **Desktop-Integration** – Markdown-Export für Obsidian, VS Code, Typora
-- 🔋 **Akkuschonend** – ~0.2% mit Defaults, bis zu ~1.0% mit Periodic Sync
 - 🎨 **Material Design 3** – Dynamischer Dark/Light Mode & Farben
 
 ➡️ **Vollständige Feature-Liste:** [docs/FEATURES.de.md](docs/FEATURES.de.md)
@@ -138,6 +140,6 @@ MIT License – siehe [LICENSE](LICENSE)
 <div align="center">
 <br /><br />
 
-**v1.7.0** · Built with ❤️ using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose + Material Design 3
+**v1.8.1** · Built with ❤️ using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose + Material Design 3
 
 </div>

README.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 <div align="center">
 
-[![Android](https://img.shields.io/badge/Android-8.0%2B-3DDC84?style=for-the-badge&logo=android&logoColor=white)](https://www.android.com/)
+[![Android](https://img.shields.io/badge/Android-7.0%2B-3DDC84?style=for-the-badge&logo=android&logoColor=white)](https://www.android.com/)
 [![Kotlin](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kotlin-7F52FF?style=for-the-badge&logo=kotlin&logoColor=white)](https://kotlinlang.org/)
 [![Jetpack Compose](https://img.shields.io/badge/Jetpack%20Compose-4285F4?style=for-the-badge&logo=jetpackcompose&logoColor=white)](https://developer.android.com/compose/)
 [![Material 3](https://img.shields.io/badge/Material_3-6750A4?style=for-the-badge&logo=material-design&logoColor=white)](https://m3.material.io/)
@@ -66,12 +66,14 @@ alt="Get it on F-Droid" align="center" height="80" /></a>
 - 📝 **Offline-first** - Works without internet
 - 📊 **Flexible views** - Switch between list and grid layout
 - ✅ **Checklists** - Tap-to-check, drag & drop
-- 🌍 **Multilingual** - English/German with language selector
 - 🔄 **Configurable sync triggers** - onSave, onResume, WiFi-connect, periodic (15/30/60 min), boot
+- 📌 **Widgets** - Home screen quick-note and note list widgets
+- 🔀 **Smart sorting** - By title, date modified, date created, color
+- ⚡ **Parallel sync** - Downloads up to 5 notes simultaneously
+- 🌍 **Multilingual** - English/German with language selector
 - 🔒 **Self-hosted** - Your data stays with you (WebDAV)
 - 💾 **Local backup** - Export/Import as JSON file (encryption available)
 - 🖥️ **Desktop integration** - Markdown export for Obsidian, VS Code, Typora
-- 🔋 **Battery-friendly** - ~0.2% with defaults, up to ~1.0% with periodic sync
 - 🎨 **Material Design 3** - Dynamic dark/light mode & colors based on system settings
 
 ➡️ **Complete feature list:** [FEATURES.md](docs/FEATURES.md)
@@ -148,6 +150,6 @@ MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE)
 <div align="center">
 <br /><br />
 
-**v1.7.0** · Built with ❤️ using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose + Material Design 3
+**v1.8.1** · Built with ❤️ using Kotlin + Jetpack Compose + Material Design 3
 
 </div>

docs/BACKUP.de.md

@@ -276,8 +276,9 @@ Schritt-für-Schritt:
 
 ### Daten-Schutz
 - ✅ **Lokal gespeichert** - Kein Cloud-Upload ohne deine Aktion
-- ✅ **Keine Verschlüsselung** - Klartextformat für Lesbarkeit
-- ⚠️ **Sensible Daten?** - Backup-Datei selbst verschlüsseln (z.B. 7-Zip mit Passwort)
+- ✅ **Optionale Verschlüsselung** _(v1.7.0+)_ - Backup-Dateien mit Passwort schützen
+- ✅ **Menschenlesbar** - Klartextformat (JSON) wenn unverschlüsselt
+- ⚠️ **Sensible Daten?** - Verschlüsselung aktivieren oder externe Tools nutzen (z.B. 7-Zip)
 
 ### Empfehlungen
 - 🔐 Backup-Dateien in verschlüsseltem Container speichern
@@ -321,4 +322,4 @@ Schritt-für-Schritt:
 - [FEATURES.md](FEATURES.md) - Vollständige Feature-Liste
 - [DESKTOP.md](DESKTOP.md) - Desktop-Integration mit Markdown
 
-**Letzte Aktualisierung:** v1.2.1 (2026-01-05)
+**Letzte Aktualisierung:** v1.8.1 (2026-02-11)