callstack / callstack/react-native-paper

TextInput in react-native-paper can't move cursor point once it is focused

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bug TextInput
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Description

### Current behaviour
Now I am Trying to build react native mobile app using react native version 0.72.4
{
dispatch(actions.setUserLoginEmail(text));
setShowError(false);
if (text === "") {
setShowError(false);
} else {
debouncedCheckEmailValidity(text);
}
}}
error={showError && !validateEmailForTextInput(email)}
outlineStyle={{
borderRadius: 10,
backgroundColor: "#F5F8F6",
}}
activeOutlineColor="#000000"
theme={{
colors: {
background: '#FFFFFF',
primary: '#000000',
text: '#000000',
},
}}
/>
When I try this code and try to focus nth letter place then it is not working.

![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/00b55cc9-e263-4e07-b38f-16d4eb5895ae)

For example I can't set cursor position next to "i" which is 3rd place in that "twinklex" string.
If keyboard is hiden then can click anywhere but once keyboard is shown again then can't again too.
This happens only on android

### Your Environment

| software | version
| --------------------- | -------
| ios | 18
| android | 34
| react-native | 0.72.4
| react-native-paper | 5.13.1
| node | v20.9.0
| npm or yarn | 10.1.0

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the supplied TextInput example with react-native 0.72.4 and react-native-paper 5.13.1 on Android 34. Investigate cursor placement while the keyboard is visible, then verify that tapping within the text positions the cursor correctly without affecting the reported input behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
react-native, typescript
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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