[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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Description changed by Sherief:

Old description:

> 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.

New description:

 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 updater and about:tor
 should make use of it.

 I suggest to tell users about both update methods within about:tor. It can
 be something like:

 "A new version of Tor Browser is out, you can get the update by going to
 the 'Menu bar' then select 'About Tor Browser' or do a manual update via
 this <link> (the same link TorButton gives).

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