TeamAmaze / TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Selecting Hidden Files in More Options Menu Opens Empty Window

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Description

Expected Behavior

Choosing the Hidden Files option in the More Options menu brings up a window listing hidden files.

Actual Behavior

Choosing the Hidden Files option in the More Options menu brings up a window with no information in it.

How to Reproduce
  1. Launch Amaze File Manager 3.2.1 on Android 8.1.0
  2. Select the 3 Horizontal Lines Icon in the Upper Left
  3. Toggle 'Show Hidden Files and Folders' to 'On'
  4. Go to a Directory containing Hidden Files
  5. Select the 3 Vertical Dots Icon in the Upper Right
  6. Select 'Hidden Files'

Device: Pixel 2 XL
OS: Android 8.1.0
App Version: 3.2.1

Recording of the Bug

hiddenfilesdoesnothing



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Research direction

Reproduce the issue on Android using the listed steps, then trace the More Options menu's Hidden Files action and the window it opens. Verify the fix by confirming that the window lists hidden files in a directory where they are enabled and present.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
66/100

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