[tbb-bugs] #13406 [Tor Browser]: Tor Browser 4.0 should not warn users their version is outdated unless it can't fetch updates

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#13406: Tor Browser 4.0 should not warn users their version is outdated unless it
can't fetch updates
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 Reporter:  Sherief      |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |      Milestone:
Component:  Tor Browser  |        Version:
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 While testing Tor Browser 4.0 I noticed that about:tor still points at
 TorButton to warn the user that this isn't a recommended version. This
 shouldn't happen at all because now TB includes an auto updater, the arrow
 should only be visible if the auto updater is unable to fetch the update.

 Suggestions:
 - Tor Button shouldn't flash the warning icon unless Tor Browser cannot
 fetch the update.
 - about:tor shouldn't point at TorButton unless Tor Browser cannot fetch
 the update.
 - If Tor Browser can fetch updates, about:tor should notify the user that
 a new version of TB is currently being downloaded and updated
 automatically.
 - Tor Browser should notify the user that the update is ready to install
 and needs an immediate restart.

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.torproject.org/projects/tor/ticket/13406>
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