QuantumBadger / QuantumBadger/RedReader

Unable to login due to not redirecting from browser

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Description

I upgraded RedReader v1.21.1 on f-droid yesterday and the app prompted re-authentication, so I tried re-login but re-auth process stalled without redirecting to the app after login from the internal web browser.

I found related discussions on /r/redreader subreddit [1], [2] and the issue tracker. @QuantumBadger said the issue was fixed in those threads, but it still affects me.

Deleting cache and reinstalling RedReader and revoking the app permission on my reddit preference don't work. Any suggestions? I'm using Android 7.1.2.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the re-authentication flow on Android 7.1.2, then read the linked issue 985 and the two Reddit discussions for prior context. No source files or tests are named; done means completing login in the internal browser and returning to RedReader reliably.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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