signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android

Excessive battery drain

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Description


Bug description

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Steps to reproduce
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Device info

Device: Manufacturer Model XVI
Android version: 0.0.0
Signal version: 0.0.0

Link to debug log

https://debuglogs.org/android/5.42.7/c7b1be0c78f85a3b2a937a657ee325af04675bebf433f621f5e74e6439a97e7e

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the linked debug log and the 168-comment issue thread, then investigate the reported excessive battery drain in the Signal Android app. The issue does not name files, tests, reproduction steps, device details, or expected behavior; done would require identifying a reproducible cause and verifying that battery usage is reduced.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile-dev, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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