keybase / keybase/client

KBFS rekey requested but not working after installing iphone app

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Description

I just installed and setup the app on iphone - scanned the QR code from the desktop app.
The menubar app is requesting that I "rekey" my own private dir.
It opens the desktop app and it appears to give me two options - one is to open the app itself (which is presumably already open) and the other is to enter my paper key.
Entering the paper key appears to do nothing - it just returns to the screen asking to either open the app or enter the paper key.

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Research direction

No source files, tests, or entry points are identified. Start by reproducing the iPhone-to-desktop QR setup and paper-key flow, then trace the KBFS rekey request across the iPhone and menubar apps. Done means the paper key is accepted and the private directory no longer repeatedly requests rekeying.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go, ios, react-native
Domain
desktop-dev, mobile-dev, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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