signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android
UI freezes when call is minimized
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Description
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- I have searched searched open and closed issues for duplicates
- I am submitting a bug report for existing functionality that does not work as intended
- This isn't a feature request or a discussion topic
Bug description
At times, when the call is minimized in picture-in-picture mode, clicking the messages freeze. The UI does not respond.
When the minimized call is dismissed, the UI works fine.
Debug log: signal-log.zip
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Device
Samsung Galaxy A56
Android version
16, One UI 8.0
Signal version
7.62.3
Link to debug log
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the freeze with a call minimized in picture-in-picture on the reported Android setup, then inspect the attached signal-log.zip. The issue is resolved when tapping Messages remains responsive while the minimized call is present, without requiring the call to be dismissed.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, kotlin
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100