nextcloud / nextcloud/mail

When you try to 'marks as read' an un-open subfolder, it shows an error

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Description

Expected behavior

No error

Actual behavior

Tell us what happens instead

The error:
POST http://localhost/nextcloud/index.php/apps/mail/api/accounts/1/folders/cXdlci4xMTExMQ%3D%3D/sync 428 (Precondition required)

Could not sync envelopes: Request failed with status code 428 Error: Request failed with status code 428

Mail app

Mail app version: latest

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the action of marking an unopened subfolder as read and inspect the failing POST request to the Mail app sync endpoint. Trace the handling of the 428 response and confirm the folder is marked as read without an error or failed envelope sync.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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