[Android] Implement vBAT notices and sunset

[Miyayes]

Description

Implement vBAT notices and sunsetting related to https://brave.com/rewards-changes.

[kjozwiak]

We'll try getting this verified/checked on an older device like Android 8 via the emulators, however, most of the time the emulators are x86 which doesn't work on rewards due to use disabling rewards on x86. If we can't manage to get a x64 emulator running on an older device, we'll at least ensure that it's working fine on mobile & tablet.

[GeetaSarvadnya]

Verification PASSED on Samsung Galaxy version 12 running Bravemonoarm64.apk_1.49.108

Verified the scenarios from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVa6Wx4kMd90Q7mfx29iW--xa4tPNl7YXc486CkYQAI/edit#heading=h.t2vdk6dnw3tr

Note: Reset rewards cases are NOT verified, thread about the discussion https://bravesoftware.slack.com/archives/CNH9Q6REV/p1675080664239119?thread_ts=1675061489.249839&cid=CNH9Q6REV

Logged #28817
Logged #28816

Case 1: vbatDeadline not specified_PASSED

1.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging (ideally select a country with a supported custodian and that you have a matching account for, such as UK)

1.47.x rewards settings

1.2. Upgrade the profile to 1.49.x
1.3. You are now in the grandfathered-unverified state. Make it so that the /parameters endpoint (via Ben Huson or a proxy) does not have a vbatDeadline field/value at all
1.4. Make sure that the browser has picked up this new /parameters value.

1.49.x rewards settings	1.49.x BR panel

Logs:

[ REQUEST ]
> URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
> Method: GET
....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]}}
2023-02-28 21:28:20.233 23243-23243/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 10968 s

1.5. Connect to a custodian. You are now in the connected state.

Example	Example

1.6. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still not showing any vbatDeadline value
1.7. Restart browser just in case.
1.8. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

1.9. Reset Brave Rewards. You should now be in the new non-connected state.
1.10. Restart browser just in case.
1.11. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still not showing any vbatDeadline value.
1.12. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.
1.13. Delete your profile completely (fresh profile) and create one in 1.49.x. Enable Brave Rewards.

Example	Example

1.14. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still not showing any vbatDeadline value.

Logs:

[ REQUEST ]
> URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
> Method: GET
....
 [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]}}
2023-02-28 21:48:53.583 29026-29026/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11544 s

1.15. You should be in the new non-connected state.
1.16. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

Case 2: vbatDeadline is in the past_FAILED_Logged #28817

2.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging (ideally select a country with a supported custodian and that you have a matching account for, such as UK)
2.2. Accept accept UGP grant (so that you can check the vBAT expiry notices on the NTP Widget)

1.47.x rewards settings

2.3. Upgrade the profile to 1.49.x
2.4. You are now in the grandfathered-unverified state. Make it so that the /parameters endpoint (via Ben Huson or a proxy) has a vbatDeadline field/value set in the past (such as January 2, 2023).
2.5. Ensure this is the result you’re getting from /parameters.

Logs

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
  [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-01-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 14:02:57.164 9140-9140/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11286 s

2.6. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere. Encountered the issue #28817

1.49.x rewards settings	1.49.x BR panel

2.7. Connect to a custodian. You are now in the connected state.

Example	Example

2. 8. Make sure /parameters endpoint vbatDeadline field/value is still set in the past (such as January 2, 2023).

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
  [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-01-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 14:02:57.164 9140-9140/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11286 s

2.9. Restart browser just in case.
2.10. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

2.11. Reset Brave Rewards. You should now be in the new non-connected state. (NA)
2.12. Restart browser just in case.
2.13. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still showing vbatDeadline field/value set in the past (such as January 2, 2023).
2.14 Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.
2.15. Delete your profile completely (fresh profile) and create one in 1.49.x. Enable Brave Rewards.
2.16. Make sure /parameters endpoint’s vbatDeadline field/value is still set in the past (such as January 2, 2023). .
2.17. You should be in the new non-connected state
2.18. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

Case 3: vbatDeadline is in the future (custodian available → connected → reset into non-connected)_FAILED_Logged #28816

3.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging (ideally select a country with a supported custodian and that you have a matching account for, such as UK)

1.47.x rewards settings

3.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is in the future. Note that vbatDeadline is a UTC date.
3.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
3.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
 [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 12:28:21.445 16982-16982/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 10957 s

3.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices. They SHOULD appear
(compare with Figma, row “Countdown to feature removal notification”). Make sure the “Connect account” and “Learn more” buttons work in all of them (open up relevant pages or modals, but do not connect to custodian yet).

• Confirmed that the content of “Countdown to feature removal notification” message is as per the Figma spec
• Confirmed that click on “Learn more” (verified all the 2 places) redirects to https://brave.com/rewards-changes/
• Confirmed that click on “Connect account” in rewards settings page opens up the connect account modal popup
• Click on “Connect account” via BR panel doesn't open the connect account modal popup, logged [Android] [Rewards 2.5 Phase 4] Click on “Connect account” in the vBat expiry notice via the BR panel doesn't open the connect account modal #28816

brave://rewards	Rewards panel

3.6. Inside each of the notices, make sure the date and time correspond with what’s at the /parameters endpoint. The parameters endpoint is in UTC, and the value shown in notices should be translated into your local device time.

• The date and time at the /parameters endpoint is in UTC "2023-03-25T04:00:00Z"
• Ensured that the time is translated into local device time (IST) March 25, 2023 at 9:30  AM (IST = UTC + 5.30)

3.7. In the NTP Rewards widget, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, refresh the NTP and it should appear again. (NA)
3.8. In the Rewards dropdown panel, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, close and open the dropdown panel again. It should reappear again.

Close vBAT expiry notice in BR panel	Refresh BR panel

3.9. Connect a custodian.
3.10. Once connected, look around for vBAT expiry notices on NTP, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel. Now that you’re in the connected state, NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere.

Example	Example

3.11. Reset Brave Rewards and enable Brave Rewards. You’re now in the non-connected state. Check NTP, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel. NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere. (NA see comments)

Case 4: Japan version of vbatDeadline is in the future (custodian available → connected → reset into non-connected)_PASSED

4.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging and declare JP region

1.47.x rewards settings

4.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is in the future. Note that vbatDeadline is a UTC date.
4.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
4.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 18:33:09.010 1241-1692/? I/ActivityManager: Start proc 22538:com.brave.browser_beta:sandboxed_process0:org.chromium.content.app.SandboxedProcessService0:2/u0ai112 for  {com.brave.browser_beta/org.chromium.content.app.Sandbox

4.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices. They SHOULD appear
(compare with Figma, row “Countdown to feature removal notification”). Make sure the “Connect account” and “Learn more” buttons work in all of them (open up relevant pages or modals, but do not connect to custodian yet).

• Confirmed that the content of “Countdown to feature removal notification” message is as per the Figma spec
• Confirmed that click on “Learn more” (verified all the 3 places) redirects to https://brave.com/rewards-changes/
• Confirmed that click on “Connect account” in brave://settings, opens up the connect account modal popup
• Confirmed that click on “Connect account” BR panel, opens up the connect account modal popup, encountered [Android] [Rewards 2.5 Phase 4] Click on “Connect account” in the vBat expiry notice via the BR panel doesn't open the connect account modal #28816

brave://rewards	Rewards panel

4.6. Inside each of the notices, make sure the date and time correspond with what’s at the /parameters endpoint. The parameters endpoint is in UTC, and the value shown in notices should be translated into your local device time.

• The date and time at the /parameters endpoint is in UTC "2023-03-25T04:00:00Z"
• Ensured that the time is translated into local device time (IST) March 25, 2023 at 9:30 AM (IST = UTC + 5.30)

4.7. In the NTP Rewards widget, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, refresh the NTP and it should appear again. (NA)

4.8. In the Rewards dropdown panel, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, close and open the dropdown panel again. It should reappear again.

Close vBAT expiry notice in BR panel	Refresh BR panel

4.9. Connect a custodian.
4.10. Once connected, look around for vBAT expiry notices on NTP, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel. Now that you’re in the connected state, NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere.

Example	Example

4.11. Reset Brave Rewards and enable Brave Rewards. You’re now in the non-connected state. Check NTP, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel. NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere. (NA)

Case 5: vbatDeadline is in the future (custodian available → not available → available → connected → reset into non-connected)_PASSED

5.1. Create a profile on 1.47.x or earlier and enable Rewards against staging in the US.

1.47.x rewards settings

5.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is in the future. Note that vbatDeadline is a UTC date.
5.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
5.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
   [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 15:33:39.550 30077-30077/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11497 s  

5.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices.

brave://rewards	Rewards panel

5.6. Inside each of the notices, make sure the date and time correspond with what’s at the /parameters endpoint. The parameters endpoint is in UTC, and the value shown in notices should be translated into your local device time.

5.7. Now, have Ben Huson or proxy the /parameters endpoint so that there are NO available custodians for your region (in this example, US). I have added "GB" in the region not supported block for Uphold custodian

5.8. Make sure these new values are being picked up by the browser (e.g., try a browser restart).

Logs:

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....

    [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 15:49:59.391 415-415/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11038 s

5.9. Check for vBAT notices on NTP, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown. However, they should now be the variant that says “no available custodian” (matches Figma row “Countdown to feature removal notification + No custodians available”). Make sure the “Learn more” buttons work in all of them (open up relevant pages).

• Confirmed that the content of “Countdown to feature removal notification+ No custodians available” message is as per the Figma spec
• Confirmed that click on “Learn more” (verified all the 2 places) redirects to https://brave.com/rewards-changes/

Example	Example

5.10. In the NTP Rewards widget, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, refresh the NTP and it should appear again (NA)

5.11. In the Rewards dropdown panel, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, close and open the dropdown panel again. It should reappear again.

Close vBAT expiry notice in BR panel	Refresh BR panel

5.12. Now, update /parameters endpoint so that there is at least 1 available custodian for GB, then confirm new /parameters values are being picked up by the browser.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....

    [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 15:49:59.391 415-415/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11038 s

5.13. Check to see if vBAT notices have returned to looking like Figma’s row “Countdown to feature removal notification”, which allows a user to connect custodian. Make sure the “Connect account” and “Learn more” buttons work in all of them (open up relevant pages or modals, but do not connect to custodian yet).

Example	Example

5.14. Connect a custodian.
5.15. Look around and make sure no more vBAT notices of any kind appear in NTP, Rewards dropdown panel, or brave://rewards.

Example	Example

5.16. Reset Brave Rewards then re-enable Rewards. You should now be in the non-connected state.
5.17. No vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere: none on NTP, brave://rewards or dropdown panel.

Case 6: Custodian available → forcible transition to non-connected_PASSED

6.1 Create a profile on 1.47.x or earlier and enable Rewards against staging in the UK.

1.47.x rewards settings

6.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is sometime in the future.
6.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
6.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
   [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 16:43:19.999 13907-13907/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11034 s

6.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices (available custodian case).

Example	Example

6.6. Now, change /parameters to vbatDeadline to sometime in the recent past, and vbatExpired: true.
6.7. Make sure /parameters is picking up the new values.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....

   [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-02-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":true}
2023-03-01 16:50:48.936 16762-16762/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:creatives_builder.cc(71)] Creative set id f1886272-e83d-4efb-b53c-72a1c79ae0b3 does not support android

6.8. Check Brave Rewards UI: user should now see the new non-connected state and no longer see the grandfathered-unverified state. No vBAT notices should appear anywhere. Do a general scan to make sure NTP widget, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel match the new non-connected state.

Example	Example

Case 7: Japan version of custodian available → forcible transition to non-connected_PASSED

7.1 Create a profile on 1.47.x or earlier and enable Rewards against staging and select the JP region

1.47.x rewards settings

7.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is sometime in the future.
7.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
7.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}

7.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices (available custodian case).

Example	Example	Example

7.6. Now, change /parameters to vbatDeadline to sometime in the recent past, and vbatExpired: true.
7.7. Make sure /parameters is picking up the new values.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
    [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-02-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":true}
2023-03-01 19:02:10.602 32263-32263/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11191 s

7.8. Check Brave Rewards UI: user should now see the new non-connected state and no longer see the grandfathered-unverified state. No vBAT notices should appear anywhere. Do a general scan to make sure NTP widget, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel match the new non-connected state.

Example	Example

Case 8: No custodian available → forcible transition to non-connected_PASSED

8.1. Create a profile on 1.47.x or earlier and enable Rewards against staging in a region that has no supported custodians (like Antarctica).

1.47.x rewards settings

8.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is sometime in the future.
8.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
8.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
    [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 17:15:35.980 24107-24107/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 10921 s

8.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices (no available custodian case).

Example	Example

8.6. Now, change /parameters to vbatDeadline to sometime in the recent past, and vbatExpired: true.
8.7. Make sure /parameters is picking up the new values.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-02-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":true}
2023-03-01 17:19:46.687 25590-25590/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 10965 s
2023-03-01 17:19:52.429 25590-25590/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE5:ledger_impl.cc(117)] 

8.8. Check Brave Rewards UI: user should now see the new non-connected state and no longer see the grandfathered-unverified state. No vBAT notices should appear anywhere. Do a general scan to make sure NTP widget, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel match the new non-connected state.

Example	Example

Case 9: vBAT flag (custodian available → flag → unflag → no custodian available → flag)_PASSED

9.1. Create a profile on 1.47.x or earlier and enable Rewards against staging in the US.

1.47.x rewards settings

9.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is sometime in the future.
9.3. Update to 1.49.x. You are now in the grandfathered-unverified state.
9.4. You should see vBAT expiry notices on NTP, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel.

Example	Example

Logs:

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 17:38:26.027 32307-32307/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11539 s

9.5. Go to brave://flags and set BraveRewardsVBatNotice feature flag to “disabled”.
9.6. Relaunch Brave.

9.7. Look around and make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices visible anymore.

Example	Example

9.8. Go to brave://flags and set BraveRewardsVBatNotice feature flag to “enabled”. Relaunch browser.

9.9. Make sure vBAT expiry notices appear again.

Example	Example

9.10. Change /parameters so that there are no available custodians for your region (in this example, UK)

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
.....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-01 17:47:27.004 4783-4783/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11839 s

9.11. vBAT notices should now show the Figma “Countdown to feature removal notification + No custodians available” case.

Example	Example

9.12. Go to brave://flags and set BraveRewardsVBatNotice feature flag to “disabled”. Relaunch browser.

9.13. Make sure all vBAT notices have disappeared.

Example	Example

9.14. Go to brave://flags and set BraveRewardsVBatNotice feature flag to “enabled”. Relaunch browser.

9.15. Make sure all vBAT notices have reappeared.

Example	Example

9.16. Reset Brave Rewards so that you’re in the non-connected state. (NA)

[GeetaSarvadnya]

Verification PASSED on Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 version 12 running Bravemonoarm64.apk_1.49.118

Verified the scenarios from https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVa6Wx4kMd90Q7mfx29iW--xa4tPNl7YXc486CkYQAI/edit#heading=h.t2vdk6dnw3tr

Note: Reset rewards cases are NOT verified, thread about the discussion https://bravesoftware.slack.com/archives/CNH9Q6REV/p1675080664239119?thread_ts=1675061489.249839&cid=CNH9Q6REV

Encountered #28817
Encountered #28816

Case 1: vbatDeadline not specified_PASSED

1.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging (ideally select a country with a supported custodian and that you have a matching account for, such as UK)

1.47.x rewards settings

1.2. Upgrade the profile to 1.49.x
1.3. You are now in the grandfathered-unverified state. Make it so that the /parameters endpoint (via Ben Huson or a proxy) does not have a vbatDeadline field/value at all
1.4. Make sure that the browser has picked up this new /parameters value.

1.49.x rewards settings	1.49.x BR panel

Logs:

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-08 15:16:03.040 24445-24445/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 12060 s

1.5. Connect to a custodian. You are now in the connected state.

Example	Example

1.6. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still not showing any vbatDeadline value
1.7. Restart browser just in case.
1.8. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

1.9. Reset Brave Rewards. You should now be in the new non-connected state.
1.10. Restart browser just in case.
1.11. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still not showing any vbatDeadline value.
1.12. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.
1.13. Delete your profile completely (fresh profile) and create one in 1.49.x. Enable Brave Rewards.

Example	Example

1.14. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still not showing any vbatDeadline value.

Logs:

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-08 15:26:39.495 28919-28919/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 12038 s

1.15. You should be in the new non-connected state.
1.16. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

Case 2: vbatDeadline is in the past_FAILED_encountered #28817

2.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging (ideally select a country with a supported custodian and that you have a matching account for, such as UK)
2.2. Accept accept UGP grant (so that you can check the vBAT expiry notices on the NTP Widget)

1.47.x rewards settings

2.3. Upgrade the profile to 1.49.x
2.4. You are now in the grandfathered-unverified state. Make it so that the /parameters endpoint (via Ben Huson or a proxy) has a vbatDeadline field/value set in the past (such as January 2, 2023).
2.5. Ensure this is the result you’re getting from /parameters.

Logs

   [ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
2023-03-07 22:20:52.358 25033-25033/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:recovery.cc(22)] Running empty balance check...
....
     [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-01-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-07 22:55:12.979 4781-4781/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11883 s

2.6. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere. Encountered the issue #28817

1.49.x rewards settings	1.49.x BR panel

2.7. Connect to a custodian. You are now in the connected state.

Example	Example

2. 8. Make sure /parameters endpoint vbatDeadline field/value is still set in the past (such as January 2, 2023).

   [ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
....
 [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-01-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-07 23:04:44.563 8269-8269/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11615 s

2.9. Restart browser just in case.
2.10. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

2.11. Reset Brave Rewards. You should now be in the new non-connected state. (NA)
2.12. Restart browser just in case.
2.13. Make sure /parameters endpoint is still showing vbatDeadline field/value set in the past (such as January 2, 2023).
2.14 Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.
2.15. Delete your profile completely (fresh profile) and create one in 1.49.x. Enable Brave Rewards.
2.16. Make sure /parameters endpoint’s vbatDeadline field/value is still set in the past (such as January 2, 2023). .
2.17. You should be in the new non-connected state
2.18. Look at NTP Rewards Widget, Rewards panel, and brave://rewards page. Make sure there are no vBAT expiry notices anywhere.

Example	Example

Case 3: vbatDeadline is in the future (custodian available → connected → reset into non-connected)_FAILED_encountered #28816

3.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging (ideally select a country with a supported custodian and that you have a matching account for, such as UK)

1.47.x rewards settings

3.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is in the future. Note that vbatDeadline is a UTC date.
3.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
3.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

   [ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
2023-03-07 22:20:52.358 25033-25033/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:recovery.cc(22)] Running empty balance check...
....
    [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-07 22:22:51.661 25990-25990/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11553 s

3.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices. They SHOULD appear
(compare with Figma, row “Countdown to feature removal notification”). Make sure the “Connect account” and “Learn more” buttons work in all of them (open up relevant pages or modals, but do not connect to custodian yet).

• Confirmed that the content of “Countdown to feature removal notification” message is as per the Figma spec
• Confirmed that click on “Learn more” (verified all the 2 places) redirects to https://brave.com/rewards-changes/
• Confirmed that click on “Connect account” in rewards settings page opens up the connect account modal popup
• Click on “Connect account” via BR panel doesn't open the connect account modal popup, encountered [Android] [Rewards 2.5 Phase 4] Click on “Connect account” in the vBat expiry notice via the BR panel doesn't open the connect account modal #28816

brave://rewards	Rewards panel

3.6. Inside each of the notices, make sure the date and time correspond with what’s at the /parameters endpoint. The parameters endpoint is in UTC, and the value shown in notices should be translated into your local device time.

• The date and time at the /parameters endpoint is in UTC "2023-03-25T04:00:00Z"
• Ensured that the time is translated into local device time (IST) March 25, 2023 at 9:30  AM (IST = UTC + 5.30)

3.7. In the NTP Rewards widget, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, refresh the NTP and it should appear again. (NA)
3.8. In the Rewards dropdown panel, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, close and open the dropdown panel again. It should reappear again.

Close vBAT expiry notice in BR panel	Refresh BR panel

3.9. Connect a custodian.
3.10. Once connected, look around for vBAT expiry notices on NTP, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel. Now that you’re in the connected state, NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere.

Example	Example

3.11. Reset Brave Rewards and enable Brave Rewards. You’re now in the non-connected state. Check NTP, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel. NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere. (NA see comments)

Case 4: Japan version of vbatDeadline is in the future (custodian available → connected → reset into non-connected)_PASSED

4.1. In older version of Brave, create a Rewards profile in staging and declare JP region

1.47.x rewards settings

4.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is in the future. Note that vbatDeadline is a UTC date.
4.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
4.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
....
 [ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-08 15:47:43.284 6699-6699/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 11325 s

4.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices. They SHOULD appear
(compare with Figma, row “Countdown to feature removal notification”). Make sure the “Connect account” and “Learn more” buttons work in all of them (open up relevant pages or modals, but do not connect to custodian yet).

• Confirmed that the content of “Countdown to feature removal notification” message is as per the Figma spec
• Confirmed that click on “Learn more” (verified all the 3 places) redirects to https://brave.com/rewards-changes/
• Confirmed that click on “Connect account” in brave://settings, opens up the connect account modal popup
• Confirmed that click on “Connect account” BR panel, opens up the connect account modal popup, encountered [Android] [Rewards 2.5 Phase 4] Click on “Connect account” in the vBat expiry notice via the BR panel doesn't open the connect account modal #28816

brave://rewards	Rewards panel

4.6. Inside each of the notices, make sure the date and time correspond with what’s at the /parameters endpoint. The parameters endpoint is in UTC, and the value shown in notices should be translated into your local device time.

• The date and time at the /parameters endpoint is in UTC "2023-03-25T04:00:00Z"
• Ensured that the time is translated into local device time (IST) March 25, 2023 at 9:30 AM (IST = UTC + 5.30)

4.7. In the NTP Rewards widget, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, refresh the NTP and it should appear again. (NA)

4.8. In the Rewards dropdown panel, close the vBAT expiry notice. Then, close and open the dropdown panel again. It should reappear again.

Close vBAT expiry notice in BR panel	Refresh BR panel

4.9. Connect a custodian.
4.10. Once connected, look around for vBAT expiry notices on NTP, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel. Now that you’re in the connected state, NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere.

Example	Example

4.11. Reset Brave Rewards and enable Brave Rewards. You’re now in the non-connected state. Check NTP, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel. NO vBAT expiry notices should appear anywhere. (NA)

Case 7: Japan version of custodian available → forcible transition to non-connected_PASSED

7.1 Create a profile on 1.47.x or earlier and enable Rewards against staging and select the JP region

1.47.x rewards settings

7.2. Update parameters endpoint (or set up a proxy) so that vbatDeadline is sometime in the future.
7.3. Update to 1.49.x. You should now be in the grandfathered-unverified state.
7.4. Make sure the right values are coming from /parameters.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-03-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":false}
2023-03-08 16:24:42.242 14536-14536/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:issuers.cc(74)] OnFetchIssuers

7.5. Go to NTP Rewards widget, brave://rewards, and Rewards dropdown panel and check for notices (available custodian case).

Example	Example

7.6. Now, change /parameters to vbatDeadline to sometime in the recent past, and vbatExpired: true.
7.7. Make sure /parameters is picking up the new values.

[ REQUEST ]
    > URL: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Method: GET
....
[ RESPONSE - OnResponse ]
    > Url: https://api.rewards.bravesoftware.com/v1/parameters
    > Result: Success
    > HTTP Code: 200
    > Body: {"autocontribute":{"choices":[1,2,3,5,7,10,20],"defaultChoice":1},"batRate":0.262301,"custodianRegions":{"bitflyer":{"allow":["JP"],"block":[]},"gemini":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB"],"block":[]},"uphold":{"allow":["AU","AT","BE","CA","CO","DK","FI","HK","IE","IT","NL","NO","PL","PT","SG","ES","SE","US","GB","IN"],"block":[]}},"payoutStatus":{"bitflyer":"complete","gemini":"complete","payoutDate":"","unverified":"processing","uphold":"complete"},"tips":{"defaultMonthlyChoices":[1.25,5,10.5],"defaultTipChoices":[1.25,5,10.5]},"vbatDeadline":"2023-02-25T04:00:00Z","vbatExpired":true}
2023-03-08 16:27:26.451 15504-15504/? V/chromium: [VERBOSE1:api_parameters.cc(90)] Params timer set for 10903 s

7.8. Check Brave Rewards UI: user should now see the new non-connected state and no longer see the grandfathered-unverified state. No vBAT notices should appear anywhere. Do a general scan to make sure NTP widget, brave://rewards and Rewards dropdown panel match the new non-connected state.

Example	Example