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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] mosabab opened a new pull request #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
mosabab opened a new pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050
The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
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### Platforms affected
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### Motivation and Context
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After upgrading to Cordova Android 8.0, you will see the error: net::ERR_CLEARTEXT_NOT_PERMITTED errors when trying to connect to http:// targets on external websites
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r363371697
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,22 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+Indicates whether the app intends to use cleartext network traffic, such as cleartext HTTP. The default value for apps that target API level 27 or lower is "true". Apps that target API level 28 or higher default to "false".
+When the attribute is set to "false", platform components (for example, HTTP and FTP stacks, DownloadManager, and MediaPlayer) will refuse the app’s requests to use cleartext traffic. Third-party libraries are strongly encouraged to honor this setting as well. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected.
Review comment:
```suggestion
When the attribute is set to "false", for example, HTTP and FTP will refuse the app’s requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected.
```
I thinkt this would make it easier for Cordova app developers to understand.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r392604545
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,26 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+By default HTTP and FTP etc. will refuse the apps requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected. You can learn more about the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` or any other android application elements setting in the [documentation for Android developers](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element).
+
+To allow clear text communication again, set the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` on your application tag to true in `config.xml` file:
+```xml
+<platform name="android">
+ <edit-config file="app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml" mode="merge" target="/manifest/application">
+ <application android:usesCleartextTraffic="true" />
+ </edit-config>
+</platform>
+
Review comment:
Oops, maybe I messed up in my last suggestion, but the block end is missing after the `</platform>`
We should have a ``` after `<platform>`
The reason this is necessary is because without the ending ```, we are making the rest of the document a pre-formatted block.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] mosabab commented on a change in pull request #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
mosabab commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r363377712
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,22 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+Indicates whether the app intends to use cleartext network traffic, such as cleartext HTTP. The default value for apps that target API level 27 or lower is "true". Apps that target API level 28 or higher default to "false".
+When the attribute is set to "false", platform components (for example, HTTP and FTP stacks, DownloadManager, and MediaPlayer) will refuse the app’s requests to use cleartext traffic. Third-party libraries are strongly encouraged to honor this setting as well. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected.
Review comment:
looks good to me.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r363498110
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,22 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+Indicates whether the app intends to use cleartext network traffic, such as cleartext HTTP. The default value for apps that target API level 27 or lower is "true". Apps that target API level 28 or higher default to "false".
Review comment:
```suggestion
```
This might be confusing in this context. Better link to the Android docs below.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599215855
> good now ?
There was a small mistake in the last commit. See https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r392604545
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] mosabab commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
mosabab commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-571586057
Looks better now
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek merged pull request #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek merged pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r363501694
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,22 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+Indicates whether the app intends to use cleartext network traffic, such as cleartext HTTP. The default value for apps that target API level 27 or lower is "true". Apps that target API level 28 or higher default to "false".
+When the attribute is set to "false", for example, HTTP and FTP will refuse the app’s requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected.
Review comment:
```suggestion
By default HTTP and FTP etc. will refuse the apps requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected. You can learn more about the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` setting in the [documentation for Android developers](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element).
```
Sorry for the next suggestions. I always find something while proofreading a second time. I want to make sure this setting is properly explained and attributed with it's security implications.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599237564
will do
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] mosabab commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
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mosabab commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599237010
> Sorry, it's still not quite right. I think the ending ``` needs to be on its own line.
>
> As you can see in the screenshot below, the preformatted text is extending to the remainder of the document.
>
> 
Could you please solve it from your side, because this come confused to me.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
NiklasMerz commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r363502435
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,22 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+Indicates whether the app intends to use cleartext network traffic, such as cleartext HTTP. The default value for apps that target API level 27 or lower is "true". Apps that target API level 28 or higher default to "false".
+When the attribute is set to "false", for example, HTTP and FTP will refuse the app’s requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected.
Review comment:
Is it better to link the Android docs here? Open for opinions.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] mosabab commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
mosabab commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-571601318
@NiklasMerz
I added another information about Android Manifest information as global resource for android manifest info., please check it and review it if it need other info or edit.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
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breautek commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599238092
All checks passed, merged and thank you for your contribution :tada:
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r392604545
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,26 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+By default HTTP and FTP etc. will refuse the apps requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected. You can learn more about the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` or any other android application elements setting in the [documentation for Android developers](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element).
+
+To allow clear text communication again, set the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` on your application tag to true in `config.xml` file:
+```xml
+<platform name="android">
+ <edit-config file="app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml" mode="merge" target="/manifest/application">
+ <application android:usesCleartextTraffic="true" />
+ </edit-config>
+</platform>
+
Review comment:
Oops, maybe I messed up in my last suggestion, but the block end is missing after the `</platform>`
We should have a ``` after `<platform>`
Without the ending ```, we are making the rest of the document a pre-formatted block.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r392602587
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,25 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+By default HTTP and FTP etc. will refuse the apps requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected. You can learn more about the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` or any other android application elements setting in the [documentation for Android developers](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element).
+
+To allow clear text communication again, set the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` on your application tag to true in `config.xml` file:
+`<platform name="android">
+ <edit-config file="app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml" mode="merge" target="/manifest/application">
+ <application android:usesCleartextTraffic="true" />
+ </edit-config>
+</platform>`
Review comment:
I think this is intended to be a preformatted block
```suggestion
```xml
<platform name="android">
<edit-config file="app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml" mode="merge" target="/manifest/application">
<application android:usesCleartextTraffic="true" />
</edit-config>
</platform>
```
```
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
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breautek commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599236552
Sorry, it's still not quite right. I think the ending ``` needs to be on its own line.
As you can see in the screenshot below, the preformatted text is extending to the remainder of the document.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] mosabab commented on issue #1050:
usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
mosabab commented on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599235303
> > good now ?
>
> There was a small mistake in the last commit. See [#1050 (comment)](https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r392604545)
I update this , please take a look.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek edited a comment on issue #1050:
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breautek edited a comment on issue #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#issuecomment-599237564
will do.
As soon as the checks are completed, I'll merge given there are 2 other approval votes.
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[GitHub] [cordova-docs] breautek commented on a change in pull request
#1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
Posted by GitBox <gi...@apache.org>.
breautek commented on a change in pull request #1050: usesCleartextTraffic information
URL: https://github.com/apache/cordova-docs/pull/1050#discussion_r392604545
##########
File path: www/docs/en/dev/guide/platforms/android/index.md
##########
@@ -766,6 +766,26 @@ The corresponding html:
</body>
</html>
```
+### Android Quirks
+The default API level in the Cordova Android platform has been upgraded. On an Android 9 device, clear text communication is now disabled by default.
+
+By default HTTP and FTP etc. will refuse the apps requests to use cleartext traffic. The key reason for avoiding cleartext traffic is the lack of confidentiality, authenticity, and protections against tampering; a network attacker can eavesdrop on transmitted data and also modify it without being detected. You can learn more about the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` or any other android application elements setting in the [documentation for Android developers](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element).
+
+To allow clear text communication again, set the `android:usesCleartextTraffic` on your application tag to true in `config.xml` file:
+```xml
+<platform name="android">
+ <edit-config file="app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml" mode="merge" target="/manifest/application">
+ <application android:usesCleartextTraffic="true" />
+ </edit-config>
+</platform>
+
Review comment:
Oops, maybe I messed up in my last suggestion, but the block end is missing after the `</platform>`
We should have a ``` after `<platform>`
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