About Tella
Tella . In challenging environments--with limited or no internet connectivity or in the face of repression--Tella makes it easier and safer to document events, whether that’s violence, human rights violations, corruption,...
Tella . In challenging environments--with limited or no internet connectivity or in the face of repression--Tella makes it easier and safer to document events, whether that’s violence, human rights violations, corruption, or electoral fraud.
ENCRYPTION: All of the content and data stored in Tella are encrypted. This means that unless the app is unlocked, all the data within Tella will remain inaccessible.
FILE MANAGEMENT: Take photos, videos, or audio recordings directly in Tella, or import documents from your phone, and easily organize your files in folders.
CAMOUFLAGE: Change the app icon and name to a seemingly harmless one, such as a calculator or a camera.
QUICK DELETE: In just a few seconds, delete all the sensitive data and files stored in Tella.
DATA-COLLECTION: Groups and organizations can collect data through forms and surveys, and received the data directly on their server.
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Tella since it was posted on our website on 2023-06-20 15:51:05.
The latest version is 3.1.0 and it was updated on 2026-06-17 11:50:15. See below the changes in each version.
Tella version 3.1.0
Updated At: 2026-06-08
Changes: - Replaced camera library and location provider with FOSS options.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements:
- Fixed import and delete original bug that prevented original file being erased.
- Added option to hide Tella Web connection URL from connection's setting.
- Fixed screen security issue on on boarding (some screens were not hidden).
- Properly remove camouflage when changing lock type.
- Fixed geo-location permission flow.
Full notes: https://tella-app.org/releases
Tella version 3.0.0
Updated At: 2026-05-25
Changes: - New feature: Nearby Sharing. User can securely share files with other Tella's in physical proximity. Nearby Sharing is fully offline, available across platforms and devices, and assures end-to-end encryption.
- Implemented security fixes detected by our most recent security audit (to be published soon!).
- New languages support: Ukrainian.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
Full release notes: https://tella-app.org/releases
Tella version 2.20.2
Updated At: 2026-04-09
Changes: - Hotfix: Made sure that if users exit the flow for changing Lock in the middle, Tella keeps the old lock. Locks are only changed after the whole flow is completed.
- 2 Tella Web hotfixes related to report submission and accuracy of confirmation messages.
Full notes: https://tella-app.org/releases
Tella version 2.20.1
Updated At: 2026-04-01
Changes: Hotfix: Manual reports (in all connections) are not longer stuck in the Outbox.
Tella version 2.20.0
Updated At: 2026-03-24
Changes: - Improvements to the Tella Web connection to increase resilience against intermittent and slow connectivity:
- Fixed bug: Auto-reports getting stuck in the Outbox.
- Improved background submission: Ensures that submissions complete even if the app is in the background.
- Implemented a retry mechanism to resubmit reports once the connection is restored.
- Updated translations.
Full release notes: https://tella-app.org/releases
Tella version 2.19.2
Updated At: 2026-03-12
Changes: Hotfix: solved a bug that prevented new connections to Google Drive.
Tella version 2.19.1
Updated At: 2026-03-06
Changes: - Fixed issues in the Uwazi connection:
- Error in URL verification for private Uwazi instance was preventing users to connect to the server.
- Fixed a bug that caused templates not to be saved in the Submitted tab for public Uwazi servers' submission.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- New Languages support: Mizo.
- Updated translations.
More info: https://tella-app.org/releases
Tella version 2.19.0
Updated At: 2026-02-19
Changes: - Fixed bug on Dropbox connection: "This app is not valid" error.
- Added added lock-protection guidance for new users and while changing lock.
- Added support for any file manager (including FOSS ones).
- Refactored permissions, prioritizing user's privacy (Sunsetting submissions to a Shared Drive folder + more granular permissions).
- Preparatory work to be able to merge Tella Android and Tella FOSS codebases.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
Full notes: https://tella-app.org/releases/
Tella version 2.18.1
Updated At: 2025-12-09
Changes: Used least restrictive permissions for the Google Drive Connection.
Tella version 2.18.1
Updated At: 2025-12-03
Changes: Hotfix for saving a single file from Tella the device (with or without verification information).
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