QuantumBadger / QuantumBadger/RedReader
CookieSyncManager is not needed from API 21
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- Java
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Description
Hi,
I found in WebViewFragment, CookieSyncManager is instantiated yet this API is deprecated from API 21 and not needed on higher API levels. (You may refer to the API guide)
As suggested, From API 21, CookieManager can work well alone.
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Research direction
Open src/main/java/org/quantumbadger/redreader/fragments/WebViewFragment.java at the referenced line and inspect how CookieSyncManager and CookieManager are used. Check the API 21 guidance, then build or run the relevant Android tests to confirm cookie behavior remains intact without the deprecated manager.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, java
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 45/100