keybase / keybase/client

Android app can not log in

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Description

Android app refuses to log in. Device authorization was successful (after typing keys) but despite the phone is listen in authorized devices at desktop, the app can not log in

After I type my username and press the log in button it returns immediately to the intro page (Join Keybase) without any warning or error message.

It would be nice to include some error message or information if the software crashes or throws exceptions.... this silent endless loop is much worse.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Android login flow after device authorization and inspect available logs when it returns to the Join Keybase intro page. The issue provides no file or test entry point; done means the failure no longer loops silently and presents actionable error information.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, go, react-native
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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