Selenium 4.49.0 removes deprecated Java endpoint

SeleniumHQ has released version 4.49.0, as noted in the project's GitHub release notes. Among the changes, the Java component has removed the deprecated GET /session/{sessionId}/se/files/{fileName} endpoint. This endpoint was previously marked for deprecation and is no longer available in this release. Other updates include improvements to BiDi functionality across multiple languages, fixes for flaky tests, and enhancements to build workflows.

Operators should verify whether any existing automation or integrations rely on the removed endpoint before upgrading. If this endpoint is still in use, those systems will break and require refactoring to alternative methods for file handling. This removal aligns with a common pattern across projects where deprecated features are phased out after sufficient warning, emphasizing the importance of tracking deprecation notices in release notes.