Resizing frequently crashes after launch on the Quest 3
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Description
Description
When installed on a Quest 3, RetroArch (AArch64, 1.16.0) frequently crashes if resized shortly after launch.
Expected behavior
The UI successfully resizes.
Actual behavior
The app stops responding.

Steps to reproduce the bug
- Install RetroArch on the Quest3 using SideQuest
- Run RetroArch
- Immediately resize it after launch
Version/Commit
You can find this information under Information/System Information
- RetroArch: 1.16.0 (Git Version: 14cb373)
Environment information
- OS: Quest 3, Version 60 (Unsure of the specific version of Android)
- Compiler: N/A
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Research direction
No source files, tests, or entry points are named in the report. First reproduce the launch-and-resize sequence on a Quest 3 running RetroArch 1.16.0, then use the resulting crash information to locate the affected resize path; done means the UI resizes successfully without the app becoming unresponsive.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, c
- Domain
- mobile-dev
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 28/100