signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android

Microphone and camera icon disappear after sending voice message

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Bug description

After sending a voice message, both the microphone and camera icons disappear. I am unable to send another voice message. To make them reappear, I have to exit and reenter the chat, or type and erase a message. I've tried clearing the app cache and uninstalling/reinstalling. This does not fix the problem. This happens in all my chats with all my contacts.

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Device

samsung s26 ultra

Android version

Android 16

Signal version

8.2.2

Link to debug log

https://debuglogs.org/android/8.2.2/977dd94147dd5dd7ac7a54d54ddd812b6a4a42844e3d5c2cbf2b5a2fdee3fa2f

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in a Signal Android chat on Android 16 after sending a voice message, then review the linked debug log for the UI state change. Done means the microphone and camera icons remain available so another voice message can be sent without leaving and reentering the chat.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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