libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[Feature request] Android: "RetroArch settings were potentially modified but not saved last time you opened it"

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Description

Steps to reproduce the bug
  • Open RetroArch in Android.
  • Modify any setting.
  • Close Retroarch from Android. This will not save the setting.
  • Open Retroarch again. If: Settings -> Configuration -> Save Configuration on Quit: Enabled [default] it would be useful if RetroArch displayed a "RetroArch settings were modified but not saved last time you opened it, because it was not closed from "Main Menu -> Quit RetroArch"
Version/Commit
  • RetroArch: 1.16.0 (F-Droid)
Environment information
  • OS: Android

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by tracing Android close-and-reopen behavior and the Configuration setting at Settings → Configuration → Save Configuration on Quit. Reproduce the scenario with that option enabled, then identify how RetroArch can detect settings changed without a save through Main Menu → Quit RetroArch. Done means Android displays the requested warning on the next launch when applicable.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, c
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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