keybase / keybase/client

Error 908 after restoring / resetting account

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Description

Trying to log in after recovering my account on either Windows or Android results in

image

which isn't particularly helpful

my log id: 1dbbef07b605c0ff537a6b1c
58fe5ba22861a10ce5dc441c

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Research direction

Start with the attached error screenshot and the supplied log ID, reproducing the login flow after account recovery or reset on Android or Windows. Trace the handling of Error 908 in the client and verify that the restored account can log in without displaying the unhelpful error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, go
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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