bitwarden / bitwarden/android

[PM-42630] Protected action says "Invalid master password" on correct password entry

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app:password-manager bug
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Description

### Steps To Reproduce

1. Go to a protected entry (in my case a card or identity) and try to view / fill
2. Enter master password correctly

### Expected Result

I can view, edit or fill the protected entry

### Actual Result

"Invalid master password"

### Screenshots or Videos

I cannot take screenshots in the app

### Additional Context

Flight recorder archive collected and exported, cannot see address or option to share it.
Previous bug reports from other users and older app versions (#7060 & #7134 ) closed with "cannot reproduce" - obviously this is a recurring issue.

### Build Version

2026.8.0 (21819)

### What server are you connecting to?

EU

### Self-host Server Version

_No response_

### Environment Details

Samsung Galaxy S25 SM-S931B/DS
Android 16, OneUI 8.5

### Issue Tracking Info

- [x] I understand that work is tracked outside of Github. A PR will be linked to this issue should one be opened to address it, but Bitwarden doesn't use fields like "assigned", "milestone", or "project" to track progress.

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by reproducing the protected-entry view or fill flow on the reported Android 16 and OneUI 8.5 environment, using build 2026.8.0 (21819), and trace where the correct master password is rejected. Compare the behavior with the earlier issues #7060 and #7134; done means a correct password permits viewing, editing, or filling the protected entry without the invalid-password error.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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