nextcloud / nextcloud/notes-android

We need a function to reconnect to the cloud without loss of data

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

I'm always frustrated when... A solution to a problem (speaking in ITIL terms) includes "this will cause total loss of your unsynced data", like in #2942 . As the root cause of that problem, which is yet unfixed, seems to be an issue with a token to access the user's cloud, a mechanism is dearly missed to re-connect (and subsequently sync) to a cloud.

It is apparant that, because tne NextCloud client still flawlessly connects (and syncs) to the cloud, while the Notes app doesn't, there is a lack of communication between the two, IMHO.

Therefore I am asking for method of reconnection. Thanks!

Describe the solution you'd like

A method to re-connect to the user's cloud. Either by asking to user to enter credentials or by receiving a new token (?) from the NextCloud app...

Describe alternatives you've considered

There are no alternatives. (Total) loss of data is unacceptable, IMHO.

Additional context

Issue #2942

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Research direction

Start by reviewing issue #2942 and the interaction described between the NextCloud client and Notes app; the issue names no repository files, tests, or entry points. The work is complete when users can reconnect to their cloud without losing unsynced data and those notes subsequently sync.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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