JPG files not recognised; "Unrecognised image file format"
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Description
## Technical information
- image viewer in Linux M - locale (language used):
- version of the app: Cinnamon
- desktop environment: Dell Inspiron 15 7000 laptop
## Encountered problem
Files just transferred to SSD now cannot be read
"Not a JPG file, starts with 0 off"
## Suggested solution
No hints from a new user like me . . .
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Research direction
No source files or tests are identified. Start by reproducing the problem with the transferred JPG files and inspect how the application reports the "Not a JPG file, starts with 0 off" error; done means determining whether valid JPG files can be opened or documenting the required reproduction details.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- python
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100