Zimbra Desktop Changelog

What's new in Zimbra Desktop 7.3.1 Build 13063

Sep 21, 2017
  • Spell check while composing new email not working in 7.3 for Windows OS
  • No option of "Open with" for downloaded attachments. Only save option is available.
  • Blank screen should not displayed while opening doc or xls file
  • ZD zoom issue while switching applications when mouse is handled through trackpad
  • Upgrading NW.js to latest version 0.23.3

New in Zimbra Desktop 7.2.7 Build 12059 (Aug 22, 2015)

  • New Features and Bug Fixes:
  • Important security issues fixed.
  • Yahoo mail sync issues resolved.
  • Java is no longer bundled inside the Zimbra Desktop package for Windows and Linux. Zimbra Desktop now detects and uses the Java available on the user's machine. As part of this development, a separate 64-bit Zimbra Desktop package is available for Windows.
  • Zimbra no longer ships a copy of trusted CA certificates inside the application, instead it now relies on Java's CA trust store for improved security.
  • Mac installer signing issue fixed, which was causing Zimbra Desktop to appear from an "unidentified developer".
  • Yahoo mail sync issue fixed, which was broken after Yahoo discontinued their web service mail API. IMAP/SMTP is now used for Yahoo mail sync.
  • Zimbra Desktop is updated with the latest timezone data.
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Fixed Mac installer signing issue which was causing Zimbra Desktop to appear from an "unidentified developer"
  • Removed the bundled JRE from Zimbra Desktop to work with ZCS 8.6.0
  • Zimbra Desktop installer has correct permissions for log directory
  • Removed bundling of JRE from Zimbra Desktop and uses native JRE on 32-bit application launch
  • Zimbra Desktop windows installer changes to detect Java version installed on user's machine.
  • Created 64-bit Zimbra Desktop build for Windows OS
  • Zimbra Desktop auto updates (About Zimbra Desktop - >Check for updates...) from 7.2.5 to 7.2.7 and 7.2.7 to future releases
  • Updated Zimbra Desktop upgrade script (Windows OS) to remove bundled JRE from user's machine during upgrade process
  • Zimbra Desktop Linux - JRE bundling removed from Zimbra Desktop and now uses native JRE installed on Linux machine
  • Zimbra Desktop Linux installer changes to detect Java on user's machine
  • Upgrades allowed from 32-bit Zimbra Desktop to 64-bit version
  • Zimbra Desktop auto launches on Mac after installation
  • Installer prevents user from proceeding if compatible Java version is not installed on user's machine.
  • OSL for ZDESKTOP updated.
  • Official Support for Ubuntu 14.04 Desktop 64bits or above.
  • Increased Memory Allocation In ZD Linux
  • Legal approval for msvcr100.dll (for Zimbra Desktop).
  • Error messages are displayed when required JRE is not found on Zimbra Desktop application launch.
  • Disabled Gmail Contact sync for 7.2.7 release
  • Fixed error issue caused when syncing calendar in Japanese Yahoo account
  • Yahoo mail folders sync with Zimbra Desktop.
  • Yahoo IMAP URLs are standardized.
  • Yahoo! mail API's are supported, allowing email to send using Yahoo account on Zimbra Desktop.
  • Yahoo sync issue are fixed.
  • Added Global Sign as trusted CA in Zimbra Desktop.
  • Updated timezones.ics to tzdata2015d.tar.gz.
  • TO column displays for sent messages archived to local folders.
  • Updated copyright string to refer to Zimbra instead of Telligent
  • Changed copyright year to include 2015 for all Zimbra and Telligent products, help and website
  • Composing mail in new window works correctly.
  • Online/Offline icon is visible on Zimbra Desktop 64-bit.
  • Fixed issue causing error when opening an email with
  • embedded images hosted in https

New in Zimbra Desktop 7.2.5 Build 12038 (May 22, 2014)

  • New Features and Enhancements
  • Zimbra Desktop 7.2.5 includes updated branding, logos, and copyright notice.
  • Fixed Issues:
  • Fixed issue causing sync to cease when attempting to send email from a Yahoo! Mail Account. This affected all previous versions of Zimbra Desktop. Users are encouraged to upgrade to Zimbra Desktop 7.2.5 to avoid this issue.
  • Removed skins Lake, Oasis, Pebble, Tree and Twilight. If preference skin is not available, the default skin Carbon is used.

New in Zimbra Desktop 7.2.2 Build 11951 (Mar 26, 2013)

  • Major Issues Fixed:
  • Fixed issue causing selected language to revert to English (United States). Selected language now displays properly and does not revert.
  • Fixed issue when canceling a single instance of a recurring appointment. The cancellation of an instance that has already been canceled no longer replicates as a SetAppointmentRequest in the server mailbox.log.
  • Calendar localization issues have been fixed for de, pl, ro, fr, ms, hu, pt_BR and other locales.

New in Zimbra Desktop 7.1.4 Build 11273 (Mar 17, 2012)

  • Major New Feature Enhancements:
  • Users can move folders to “local folders” in Zimbra Desktop by dragging and dropping the folder to the desired location in “local folders”. The folder move might take some time before the move completes, in particular if the folder contains many messages, but also because the process of moving folders happens in the background. The move process copies the messages to the destination, and then deletes the messages from the source. (Bug 42542)
  • Major fixes:
  • Ability to enable about:config in Mozilla Prism.
  • Support moving folder from mailbox accounts to “local folders” account.
  • Fixed possible MUST_RESYNC Error when performing SyncRequest.
  • Share common GAL between accounts.
  • Fixed error occurring when printing a contact.
  • Recover deleted items is not longer available.
  • User interface asks for consent to send heap dump to Zimbra.
  • Ability to add appointments in local folders.
  • Mark as spam "ms" keyboard shortcut works for moving messages to the spam folder.
  • Zimbra Collaboration Suite is changed to Zimbra Collaboration Server in application.
  • Ability to use parameter ArchiveFormatter to archive a folder only without parent folder hierarchy.
  • Ability to use other account's GAL, if user has multiple accounts, for AutoComplete.
  • Folder issues resolved when using Google Apps and Zimbra Desktop.
  • Address book creation is handled properly for Gmail, Yahoo, and Live.
  • Zimbra Desktop remembers the open/collapse state of account trees, tags, and saved searches.
  • Can create a contact with and without an image in a shared address book.
  • Manually check messages feature works correctly.
  • Reduced Zimbra Desktop lock contention.
  • Fixed language preference in Add new account page, Mail Sync options.
  • Fixed problem accessing the shared calendars.
  • Ability to forward contacts from the Local Address Book.
  • Fixed issue when messages are moved to local folder structure and shown when clicking any other local folder.
  • Fixed Spam mail options in Preferences to function properly
  • Fixed ClassCastException in Gal Sync.
  • Fixed issue of Old Courier IMAP server used by GoDaddy breaking with IMAP protocol.
  • Fixed deadlock in Mailbox.saveDraft.
  • Simple mailbox cache is used for OfflineMailboxMananger.
  • No longer receive NullPointerException (NPE) once Offline Gal Sync begins.
  • Gal Sync not marked as completed if there is sync error.
  • Increased Gal Sync read time to five minutes.
  • Fixed Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF) parsing Out of Memory Error (OOME).
  • Account type now displayed on the edit page drop-down menu.
  • Ability to change existing appointments.
  • Updated Copyright © 2005-2011 to include 2012.
  • Mailbox appearing offline issue resolved.
  • Fixed com.zimbra.cs.mime.MimeHandlerException which occurred while sending appointment invite message.
  • Searching resources works correctly.
  • Fixed issue in IMAP STATUS command error.
  • Ability to move folders with ("") in its name.
  • No unwanted dialog is shown on folder move to local folders.
  • Issue of ConcurrentModificationException in OfflineSyncManager resolved.
  • Fixed Out of Memory Error (OOME) when creating an appointment with 635MB attachment.
  • Ability to move and rearrange folders within Local Folders.
  • Ability to launch Mozilla Prism without error.
  • Account type icon is visible when switched between right and bottom modes when in All Mailboxes section.
  • Fixed error given when printing a conversation in a shared mail folder.
  • Fixed error given after navigating from tagged mail > other tab > mail tab.
  • Fixed error when composing in a new window and clicking To or CC, which caused the Subject field to disable and the selected address to not display.

New in Zimbra Desktop 7.1.1 Build 10917 (Sep 7, 2011)

  • Fixed issues that caused CalDAV notifications to appear as sent “on behalf of” when there was an alias for the account.
  • GAL sync has improved performance and error handing capabilities.
  • Contact information that includes custom fields, including “other phone” label, now sync correctly.
  • Fixed the contact form to insert a space before the Postal Code so that the contact information displays correctly.
  • Signature displays properly when replying to a mail.
  • Signature setting must be set properly under Preferences > Signature.
  • Changing working hours using Preferences > Calendar updates correctly.
  • In the Calendar tab, you can open the Trash folder and permanently delete items.
  • Zimbra Desktop logo on the account setup page has been updated.
  • Contact information for birthday and anniversary are saved correctly in the Dutch (NL) version of ZWC.
  • Zimbra Desktop starts up correctly and has improved performance in immediate restart after a shutdown.
  • Users are able to print appointments with attachments.
  • Task lists with a large number of tasks now displays correctly.
  • Auto update dialog displays correctly.
  • If running a search after upgrading from pre-7.0 to Zimbra Desktop 7 is not finding Chinese, Korean or Japanese words, you need to reindex the content of the accounts after you upgrade. See the account setup page to reindex
  • after upgrading.
  • Automatic synchronization functions properly when Zimbra Desktop is offline.
  • Fixed the issue causing Calendar not to display correctly.
  • When composing an email to send later, the scheduled send time displays properly for the draft.
  • Zimbra Desktop performance is improved when displaying email messages with a large amount of recipients.
  • Fixed issue when composing a message in a new window, user can to add an attachment and show images in the body of the message.
  • Mail filters added in Zimbra Desktop display in the Web Client, are applied to incomng mail, and sync properly.
  • Printer icon in Calendar tab functions correctly for user-owned calendars. You can print your calendar using the print dialog.
  • Large messages with significant amount of formatting and/or tables, and messages that are in HTML, display correctly.
  • Zimbra Desktop no longer duplicates email.
  • Fixed issue when printing an attachment in .jpg, .gif or .bmp form.
  • Build and release details display in Help link options.
  • When printing a contact, no longer receive an HTTP ERROR 500 window.
  • Downloading multiple documents in Briefcase works correctly.
  • Shared Calendar items display in print view.
  • When changing an appointment in Calendar, error is no longer received.
  • Zimbra Desktop maintains accurate free/busy information for conference rooms and other calendar resources.
  • Yahoo! Contacts and Zimbra Desktop uses API provided by Yahoo! to access Yahoo! Contacts. Upon adding a new Yahoo! mail account or upgrading Zimbra Desktop, you must edit the Zimbra Desktop account setup page with a verification code provided by Yahoo! before contact sync will work.
  • When adding a new account and selecting Yahoo! as the account type, the Yahoo! account setup page loads properly.

New in Zimbra Desktop 2.0.1 Build 10659 (Dec 18, 2010)

  • Enhancements:
  • 'Send To Mail Recipient’ works on Windows. Right-click selected files in Windows Explorer, then click ‘Send To Mail Recipient’. Zimbra Desktop launches, if it's not already running, and opens a compose view with those files attached. The user must first set Zimbra Desktop as the default mail application.
  • ‘mailto:’ link handling is more robust on both Mac and Windows.
  • Issue resolved that prevented Zimbra Desktop 1.0 users from migrating data to Zimbra Desktop 2.0.
  • Improved the issue of ‘losing new message notification’.
  • Improved the issue of Zimbra Desktop appearing to be offline after waking up or switching network connection, and is unable to recover until restart.
  • Keyboard shortcut ‘m’ for moving messages works on Zimbra Desktop, even for cross-account move
  • Stability fixes made, including making database operations more reliable.
  • Auto-update works on both Mac and Windows, similar to Zimbra Desktop 1.0.
  • Fixed Bugs:
  • Supports ‘Send To->Mail Recipients’ on Windows.
  • Zimbra Desktop auto-launches after finishing installation.
  • Cross-account tagging via Drag and Drop.
  • Zimbra Desktop 2.0 minimizes on Mac.
  • Large conversations show as read after reading the last message.
  • Dragging email from one account to calendar from another account works properly.
  • No error message after Zimbra Desktop restart.
  • Mail/contacts print view shows appropriate account name.
  • Disabled fullscreen mode.
  • Disabled 'Share Folder' for local folders.
  • ‘mailto’ handling works when Zimbra Desktop is not running.
  • Synchronization no longer occurs during program startup when account is set to sync manually.
  • Moving messages using ‘m’ keyboard shortcut -- Search/Filter working.
  • Unknown error when resuming resolved.
  • Able to launch shared calendar in separate window.
  • When Calendar shared with ‘Public’, calendar now shares.
  • Can now move emails to a folder returned from a saved search.
  • Calendar sync does not fail when calendar removed on initial sync.
  • HTTP Error 501 does not occur after launching a calendar in separate window.
  • User can decline share with 'sent standard message'.
  • Private calendar entries ownership fixed.
  • Using ‘QuickAdd Dialog’ box to create private calendar appointments in Zimbra Desktop works.
  • ‘helper.exe’ no longer triggers UAC prompt at runtime.
  • Gmail syncs.
  • ‘SQLITE_BUSY’ avoidance no longer leads to deadlock.
  • Notification added to DBG statements.
  • Clicking on mail list in shared folder marks it read.
  • Zimbra Desktop auto update works on Windows and Mac.
  • One instance of Jetty running at a time.
  • Synchronization of POP3 folder works.
  • IMAP folder sync does not fail.
  • Masked login passwords in the log for datasource account logins
  • Move button valid to move messages.
  • Disabled assertion in Zimbra Desktop.
  • Importing data from 1.0 to 2.0 works appropriately.
  • Signatures with spaces or umlauts in its name no longer cause a ‘NullPointerException’.
  • No problem in Zimbra Desktop handling error condition
  • Able to forward messages with attachments from Local Folders.
  • Upgraded prism.
  • No deadlock during Zimbra Desktop startup.
  • Documents with non-ASCII names can have same case-insensitive names.
  • No error when user clicks on any mail in shared folder.
  • New documents in Briefcase now open with HTML editor toolbar.
  • ‘keySequence’ defined.
  • Moving a message from a saved search folder works.
  • Print button works in 'Message View' when mail is opened in content pane.
  • IMAP readAttributes() does not fail if space is missing after attribute.
  • Network error does not occur when expanding conversation in shared folder.
  • Correct account icon in All Mailboxes.
  • No ‘SoapFaultException’ when selecting a single message conversation in All Mailboxes.
  • Jetty process no longer running after upgrade.
  • No sync failure when modifying ‘zimbraPrefForwardReplySignatureId’.