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[GH-ISSUE #4755] Will AppFlowy v.0.5.xxx and newer support Win 8.1? #2126

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opened 2026-03-23 21:19:51 +00:00 by mirror · 4 comments

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Originally created by @Twilightssuperb on GitHub (Feb 27, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/4755

Description

I see notice at v.0.5.0 release details that it doesn't support Win 8.1 due to Flutter upgrade. So should I wait for newer versions, otherwise AppFlowy for 7/8.1 would stop at 0.4.9?

Impact

Yep, these OS are outdated, but... It hurts a bit.

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I wanna ask it in Discussions. but seems that page is locked for new topics.

Originally created by @Twilightssuperb on GitHub (Feb 27, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/4755 ### Description I see notice at v.0.5.0 release details that it doesn't support Win 8.1 due to Flutter upgrade. So should I wait for newer versions, otherwise AppFlowy for 7/8.1 would stop at 0.4.9? ### Impact Yep, these OS are outdated, but... It hurts a bit. ### Additional Context I wanna ask it in Discussions. but seems that page is locked for new topics.

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@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2024):

Hi, @Twilightssuperb. The last version that supports Windows 7 and 8 is 0.4.9. As you know, we're using Flutter to build our frontend, and we have upgraded to the latest version (3.19.0) to access new features and bug fixes.

Here's the announcement from Flutter.

As Flutter evolves, we’re excited to focus on the latest technologies by ending support for Windows 7 and 8 with Dart 3.3 and Flutter 3.19 releases. This shift, in line with Microsoft’s strategy, allows us to enhance Flutter on modern operating systems. We appreciate the adjustments required from our developers and are committed to assisting you through this transition. This move paves the way for a more secure, efficient, and feature-rich development environment on supported versions of Windows. Thank you for your understanding and adaptability as we continue to innovate together in the Flutter ecosystem.

@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2024): Hi, @Twilightssuperb. The last version that supports Windows 7 and 8 is 0.4.9. As you know, we're using Flutter to build our frontend, and we have upgraded to the latest version (3.19.0) to access new features and bug fixes. Here's the announcement from Flutter. > As Flutter evolves, we’re excited to focus on the latest technologies by ending support for Windows 7 and 8 with Dart 3.3 and Flutter 3.19 releases. This shift, in line with Microsoft’s strategy, allows us to enhance Flutter on modern operating systems. We appreciate the adjustments required from our developers and are committed to assisting you through this transition. This move paves the way for a more secure, efficient, and feature-rich development environment on supported versions of Windows. Thank you for your understanding and adaptability as we continue to innovate together in the Flutter ecosystem.

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2024):

You should edit note from "...are not yet supported" to "Win 7, 8.1 and iOS11 won't be supported further". 😢

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2024): You should edit note from "...are not yet supported" to "Win 7, 8.1 and iOS11 won't be supported further". 😢

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2024):

Well, I've just created 2nd instance specially for 0.5.0 (x86-64.zip) and launched it on Win 8.1. It works and looks that UI became a bit faster since 0.4.9... 🤓

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 28, 2024): Well, I've just created 2nd instance specially for 0.5.0 (x86-64.zip) and launched it on Win 8.1. It works and looks that UI became a bit faster since 0.4.9... 🤓

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@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 29, 2024):

After I restarted my PC, this 2nd instance failed to load frontend. Yesterday it launched on Win 8.1, today — no. It's just my own experience with obvious risks. I'm not sure that it would be to ask for your help, but anyway I attach two logs for 0.5.0 weird behavior.
log_2024-02-28.txt
log_2024-02-29.txt

Main AppFlowy instance (0.4.9) works fine.

Also it's a bit inconvenient — I expected that 2nd instance won't connect to my main AppFlowy data folder (it' just unpacked ZIP-file!). I thought that I got new data folder for 2nd instance. But nope!

So AppFlowy needs complete portable version... #390

UPD. After some pause (30 mins) and user idleness 0.5.0 started again, it works! 🤪😂

@Twilightssuperb commented on GitHub (Feb 29, 2024): After I restarted my PC, this 2nd instance failed to load frontend. Yesterday it launched on Win 8.1, today — no. **It's just my own experience with obvious risks.** I'm not sure that it would be to ask for your help, but anyway I attach two logs for 0.5.0 weird behavior. [log_2024-02-28.txt](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/files/14446374/log_2024-02-28.txt) [log_2024-02-29.txt](https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/files/14446376/log_2024-02-29.txt) **Main AppFlowy instance (0.4.9) works fine.** Also it's a bit inconvenient — I expected that 2nd instance won't connect to my main AppFlowy data folder (it' just unpacked ZIP-file!). I thought that I got new data folder for 2nd instance. But nope! So AppFlowy needs complete portable version... #390 UPD. After some pause (30 mins) and user idleness 0.5.0 started again, it works! 🤪😂

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